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No 5384 New website at www.sconews.co.uk Friday October 1 2010 | 90p MSPs listen to Church on suicide I Church leads opposition to Margo MacDonald’s End of Life Assistance Bill at Scottish Parliament

By Ian Dunn THE Catholic Church led opposition to Margo MacDonald’s assisted suicide bill this week while campaigners demonstrated against the legislation outside the Scottish Parliament. The End of Life Assistance Bill committee is currently hearing evidence about the bill prior to a final version being voted on by MSPs. Danger of the bill John Deighan, the Church’s parliamentary officer in Scotland, was among those giving evidence to the committee on Tuesday and he wasted no time in spelling out the End of Life Assistance Bill’s dangers. “The hearing gave me specifically the opportu- nity to note the threat that these proposals have for the vulnerable, especially those who at present face various forms of abuse from family or car- ers,” he said. “It was also possible to explain the failure of safeguards to protect the vulnerable in Oregon and in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is a particularly sobering case study given that the pool of those who can be killed has grown steadi- ly since the practice began in that country.” He added that the situation of Dr Chabot who killed a woman by euthanasia because she claimed she could not face life after the death of her sons was ‘an important case which I took the opportunity of raising with the committee, as was that of Barbara Wagner who was refused the pro- vision of life extending treatment for breast can- cer but was told that her health insurance would cover the cost of her assisted suicide drugs.’ “We have to hope that our politicians reflect seriously on the warnings that such cases raise and thus opt to maintain the protection of all lives under the law,” he said. Demonstrations Campaigners have been protesting this week out- John Deighan (above centre back) presented MSPs with abled people had nothing to fear from her bill. tening of the death of another person, you can side the Scottish Parliament against the proposed Care Not Killing’s cards opposing the End of Life “The bill has nothing whatsoever to do with never go back,” he said. assisted suicide bill. Assistance Bill in June of this year. The Church has disabled people, and I think it is absolutely dis- Dr Calland added that if legislation allowing Members of Inclusion Scotland said Ms continued to lead opposition against the bill graceful that such vulnerable people should have assisted suicide was passed it would inevitably MacDonald’s bill discriminates against disabled been used here today,” she said. ‘creep’ into other areas. people and contradicts the independent living ple to live on their own terms, not provide support Earlier this month Elaine Stevens, from the agenda. They were protesting as evidence about for them to die,” he said. Medical opposition Independent Association of Nurses in Palliative the bill was being heard inside the parliament. The bill would make it legal for doctors to Last month, it came to light that the majority of Care, asked: “Does Scotland really want to be Disability support worker Catherine Garrod assist those who wish to die. It is designed to help doctors steadfastly oppose the proposed legalisa- recognised as a ‘death tourism’ destination?” said a double standard was in evidence. those with a terminal illness and those whose tion of assisted suicide in Scotland, according to She also warned that people would register “I think it is offering assisted suicide to dis- physical disability makes life intolerable. a British Medical Association (BMA) Scotland with doctors who took part in the scheme, even if abled people but a non-disabled person who was submission to the Holyrood committee. they didn’t live in the area. suicidal would be given counselling,” she said. Personal interest Last week Dr Tony Calland, chairman of the In June over 14,000 people signed a Care Not Dr Colin Cameron, a disability equality trainer, In response to the protests this week, Ms BMA’s Medical Ethics Committee, warned Killing petition against the bill. backed her view. MacDonald, MSP for East Lothian who herself against the bill. “Once you’ve crossed the rubicon “We need to provide support for disabled peo- suffers from Parkinson’s disease, has claimed dis- of changing the law to allow premeditated has- I [email protected]

GULF BETWEEN THE BISHOP TOAL SAYS POPE BENEDICT XVI rich and poor in we must reflect speaks about the Scotland is shown on the Holy importance of his in new statistics Father’s words recent historic state on abortion and act on them visit to the UK POPE’S MESSAGE ABORTION REPORT ABORTION Page 3 Page 8 Page 24 VISIT INSPIRATIONAL visit www.sconews.co.uk

SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT I tel 0141 221 4956 I fax 0141 221 4546 I e-mail [email protected] 2 PICTURE NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 1 2010 Red Mass celebrated at St Mary’s

The annual Red Mass was celebrated at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, September 26 with Cardinal Keith O’Brien, Bishop Philip Tartaglia, Bishop Emeritus Ian Murray, Mgr Michael Regan, Mgr Peter Magee, Mgr Henry Docherty, The Lord Justice Clerk Lord Brian Gill, and The Hon Lords James Edward Drumond Young, Hugh Matthews and Raymond Doherty in attendance PIC: PAUL McSHERRY SPOTLIGHT ON...

Bishop Joseph Toal joined priests 75 years at St Patrick’s and altar servers at St Patrick’s, Mallaig to celebrate its 75th anniversary with a solemn dedication of the church. Bishop Toal took great delight in meeting the congregation as they left Cardinal Keith O’Brien joined the Sisters of Mercy community at their packed convent in Edinburgh for church after the service their special Feast Day Mass PIC: PAUL McSHERRY PICS: ANTHONY MacMILLAN

Australian priest receives medal for help with British forces ON September 13, a very moving ceremony took place at Edinburgh Castle. Fr Peter Comensoli, a priest from the Diocese of Wollongong, Australia, was pre- sented with the Catholic Forces Bishopric Medal by Bishop OLIVERʼS Richard Moth, the Catholic Boulevard & Drumry Taxis Bishop of the Forces, in the Drumchapel presence of a distinguished 24 Hours Service - Cars for all occasions number of Army personnel, Radio Controlled Cars - All Calls Monitored including Brigadier G E Lowder SINGLE PASSENGERS TRAVEL SAFELY MBE, Commander of the 51st 0141-944 8111 0141-944 7374 (Scottish) Brigade and Bishop Moth read the citation Cardinal Keith O’Brien, Fr Peter Comensoli was awarded Lieutenant Colonel N Kitson, indicating something of the out- Archbishop of St Andrews and the Catholic Forces Bishopric Medal 0141-944 8222 0141-944 4079 the Commanding Officer of the standing services which Fr Edinburgh, indicated how from Bishop Richard Moth, Catholic 0141-944 8333 0141-944 8444 3rd Rifles, along with various Comensoli had rendered to the happy he had been to receive Fr Bishop of the Forces. Cardinal Keith Army personnel, including troops stationed at Redford Comensoli into the archdiocese O’Brien and representatives from NO BOUNDARY CHARGES Catholic Chaplains. Barracks prior to their service in for four years while he contin- the forces joined in the ceremony In presenting the medal, Afghanistan. ued with academic studies. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Friday October 1 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER NEWS 3 Church: Government policy on Abortion gap between rich and poor sex education is a ‘blind alley’

Church says that statistics show an alarming gulf in abortion rates along class lines By Ian Dunn unplanned pregnancies. It is just a shame that we are still living By Ian Dunn THE Church has welcomed in a period in which ideology a new report that says the trumps information.” THE Church has said new figures Scottish Government’s pro- The report also said that its that show a ‘huge gulf’ in abortion motion of sex education is findings ‘challenge the notion rates between the poorest parts of not working. that population based interven- Scotland and the most affluent com- The report on the impact of tions such as school education munities highlight the failure of gov- a £5million government cam- linked to sexual health clinics ernment policies. paign to improve the sexual are able to affect the sexual Statistics for 2009 showed 3723 abor- health of young people has health of the most needy in tions were performed on women from the concluded that it has had ‘lim- society.’ most deprived areas. That is more than ited beneficial impact’ and had The research was carried out double the total for women from the most failed to reach vulnerable by a team of internationally- well off areas, where there were 1753 teenagers. renowned researchers from pregnancies terminated. A higher propor- An evaluation focused on Edinburgh Napier University, tion of women in better off areas also had Healthy Respect Two, the sec- the MRC Social and Public earlier abortions with 67.5 per cent of ond phase of the government’s Health Research Sciences Unit procedures on women from the least aim to integrate education, sex- based at Glasgow University deprived areas carried out before nine ual health services and infor- and the social research body weeks, compared to 58.5 per cent in the mation for young people aged ScotCen. least affluent communities. 10 to 18 years across the The report asserts that in Overall, 13,005 abortions were per- Lothians area. comparing the sexual health of formed in 2009, with 62.1 per cent of the Peter Kearney, spokesman West Lothian schoolchildren procedures carried out before nine weeks for the Catholic Church in with the Scottish average, there —up from 56.7 percent in 2008. Unlike this young woman (above), 3723 women grounds must not see abortion as a simple Scotland, said the report was no evidence that the rates from deprived areas in Scotland did choose to alternative to contraception.” proved the government was differed. Church response have an abortion in 2009 heading down a blind alley. Professor Lawrie Elliott at Peter Kearney, spokesman for the Government defence “The experiment in the mass Edinburgh Napier, who will be Catholic Church in Scotland, said he was before marriage and fidelity within mar- Public Health Minister Shona Robison distribution of artificial contra- giving the keynote address at disturbed by both the findings and, the riage is normalised once again.” defended the Scottish Government’s ception is not working,” he said. the WISH conference, said lit- policy to deem early abortions as prefer- record, however, by saying they were “However, it seems to be clear tle had been achieved. able. Condemnation ‘committed to improving Scotland’s sex- from data and trends that this “It has been running for “It is irrelevant to be discussing when Liberal Democrat public health ual health’ through education. experiment has failed, trying the close to eight years and we’ve an unborn human being is aborted, be it spokesman Jamie Stone also said he was “Backed by £15 million, our national same thing over-and-over again, found the programme has had two weeks or 12 weeks killing is killing,” concerned by the findings. sexual health strategy Respect and with the expectation that the very limited impact,” he said. he said. “There is still a huge gulf between the Responsibility sets out a number of initia- result will be different, won’t “If you really want to do some- “Regarding poorer areas having higher deprived and the well off,” Mr Stone said. tives to do that and help reduce the num- work. The results are clear; the thing with vulnerable young abortion rates than richer areas, instead of “The most deprived in Scotland still have ber of unintended pregnancies,” she contraception culture is counter- people, you’ve got to give them having low expectations of such places more late-term abortions than the least added. “Statistics published earlier this productive, producing high rates something more in their lives why does the government not aim high deprived. Women from the most deprived year showed a decrease in the number of on STIs, abortions and beyond just sex education.” for sexual responsibility and at the same areas are more than twice as likely to teenage pregnancies and the number of time tackle poverty? Why don’t they pro- have an abortion than those from the most terminations and this is to be welcomed.” mote a programme on the size of the anti- well off areas. [email protected] smoking campaign in which chastity “Young women from deprived back- Thomas Marin James Scott Independent Funeral Directors Funeral Directors “Stay local... keep it in the Your local Independent Funeral Director Scots survivor Holy Land pilgrimage to thank Holy Father family... offer a prompt Over eighty years of and personal service 24 giving undivided attention, 24 hour care and a level of service petitions for Pilgrims, who will be escort- hours a day... make it THE Glasgow Archdiocesan second to none. The only independent, pilgrimage to the Holy Land ed throughout the trip by affordable.” family-owned business in the area. creation of an this year has special signifi- guides, will have the opportu- Thomas Marin 1926 cance: It is being offered both nity to visit Biblical sites such Let our family look after your family Three generations later, his words are just abuse forum as a thank you to the Holy as the Capharnaum, Cana, as important to our family business today. 314 Portobello High Street, Father for his visit to Scotland Bethlehem and Jerusalem itself. Edinburgh EH15 2DA 62-64 St Mary Street, Tel: 0131 556 7192 or A MAN who claims he was and as an acknowledgment of Mass will be celebrated each Edinburgh EH1 1SX 0131 556 6874 (24 hrs) Tel: 0131 669 6333 abused at a Catholic chil- Archbishop Mario Conti’s day by the archbishop and or 0131 669 1285 (24hrs) dren’s home has petitioned years of service. priests from the archdiocese. 7 Bridge Street, Musselburgh EH21 6AA Tel: 0131 665 6925 the Scottish Parliament call- Archbishop Conti is leading Organisers are grateful for ing on the Scottish the pilgrimage, which once the support of the business com- Government to set up a again former Glasgow Lord munity who helped lower the forum to allow victims to Provost Alex Mosson has ably cost per pilgrim, which is £935 www.thomasmarin.co.uk www.thomasmarin.co.uk tell of their experiences and assisted in organising. including flights, evening to provide compensation. The pilgrimage will take The Holy Father at the Western meals, guides and taxes. Based on comments that place from November 22–29, Wall in Jerusalem last May For more information, call Pope Benedict XVI made on with the pilgrim group flying the information line on 0800  his state visit to Britain, Chris direct travel from Glasgow to nights in Bethlehem. Places are 371972 or contact Alex Mosson Daly wants the Catholic Tel Aviv and staying for seven currently available. on 0141 954 3360. Church to sign up to the forum. “We are holding him to his   word that he will help us materially, spiritually and psy- Clerical changes next week in Paisley Diocese             chologically,” Mr Daly said       this week. CLERICAL changes have Paisley; and also chaplain to St priest of St Patrick’s, Greenock,           !"#$%%"#$%% In December 2004, his peti- been made in Paisley Diocese. Andrew’s Academy, Paisley. to be parish priest of St Joseph’s &  ' (%      tion to the Scottish Parliament The following appointments Canon Brendan Healey, resi- and St Patrick’s, Wemyss Bay.   )   )     "#$%%%% seeking an inquiry into the will take effect from 12 noon on dent at St John’s Barrhead, to be Fr John Morrison, parish abuse of children in institution- Friday October 8. resident at St Charles’, Paisley. priest of St Joseph’s and St * +* !%((* +* !%(( al care resulted in an apology Fr James Byers, parish priest Patrick’s, Wemyss Bay, to be from the first minister of the Fr Vincent Byrne, parish of St Charles’ Paisley, to parish parish priest of St Patrick’s, day, Jack McConnell, and an priest of St Fergus’, Paisley, and priest of St Bernadette’s, Greenock. inquiry by an expert review parish priest of St James’, Erskine. Fr Eoin Patten, assistant group, which recommended Paisley, to be parish priest of St Fr Oliver Freney, parish priest at St Mirin’s Cathedral, changes to legislation. John Bosco’s, Erskine. priest of St Bernadette’s, Paisley, to be assistant priest at Mr Daly, 45, of Rutherglen, Fr Paul Brady, parish priest of Erskine, to be parish priest of St John’s Barrhead, and chap- South Lanarkshire, said a gov- St John Bosco’s, Erskine, to be St Fergus’, Paisley, and parish lain to St Luke’s High School, ernment-backed pilot forum for parish priest of St John’s, priest of St James’, Paisley, Barrhead. abuse survivors did not go far Barrhead. while remaining Principal Fr Bonavanture Kambotwe           ,            ,  enough as it was confined to Fr Stephen Baillie, parish Catholic chaplain to Gateside (on supply from Ghana) to be 100 former residents of the priest of St John’s Barrhead, to Prison, Greenock. assistant priest at St Mirin’s        Quarriers homes. be parish priest of St Charles’, Fr Desmond Berry, parish Cathedral, Paisley.            4 NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 1 2010 Catholic primary school to convert to the Muslim faith? Call for Faith to have a visible presence

THE Catholic Church has experienced a change to this Archbishop Vincent Nichols makes appeal in pastoral letter after the Papal visit decided to step down from the extent before.’ running of a Lancashire school, “We want to make sure that By Dominic Lynch which could now become the the educational needs of the first in the UK to convert to community are met,” Ms FOLLOWING the visit of Pope an Islamic faith school. Bradbury said. “We would not Benedict XVI to the UK the head of Only ten years ago the Sacred be serving the local community the Catholic Church in England and Heart Primary School in by insisting that we run the Wales has urged Catholics to make Blackburn, England, was a school. It brings together things their Faith more visible in their daily flourishing Catholic community like having a Catholic head- lives. with 91 per cent of the school’s teacher and devoting ten per Speaking in a Pastoral letter, read out in pupils practising the Faith. cent of the timetable to RE. parishes at the weekend, Archbishop That number of pupils has “It would be very wrong of us Vincent Nichols of Westminster, encour- now fallen to as low as three per to insist on putting a school aged Catholics to be more ready to let cent and Salford Diocese, which community through that.” their Faith be seen by regularly saying is responsible for the running of Hamid Patel, principal of the ‘God Bless you’ and making the Sign of the school, has concluded that it Tauheedul Islam Girls’ High the Cross in their daily lives. is no longer ‘appropriate’ for the School, said the community Church to be taking charge of would be taking an interest in Papal visit the school and that it was no the consultation process. Archbishop Nichols also recalled the longer ‘serving the needs’ of the “Given that most of the pupils words of Pope Benedict during his visit community. are Muslim it makes sense for when he expressed his hope that ‘the Archbishop Vincent Nichols, seen here at before the Blessed Sacrament in Hyde The future of the school— us to engage with the school,” Catholics of this land will become ever Westminster Cathedral in London, has called Park. I hope every celebration of Mass which currently has a roll of 197, Mr Patel said. “We will need more conscious of their dignity as a for visible evidence of Faith in lay Catholics contains times of shared silence in which around 97 per cent of whom are more information on the expec- priestly people, called to consecrate the daily lives we can draw close to the Lord.” Muslim—will now be based on a tations of the local authority, but world to God through lives of Faith and consultation process and if the community and the school holiness.’ He said we are to be witnesses to the Confidence Blackburn’s Masjid-e-Tauheedul want us to be involved, then, The archbishop spoke of the ‘four mar- beauty of holiness, to the splendour of the Archbishop Nichols said that with the Islam mosque, which already runs yes, we are interested.” vellous and unforgettable days’ during the truth and to the joy and freedom born of a blessings of the Papal visit we can be a girls’ secondary school in the Blackburn with Darwen Holy Father’s visit and expressed his living relationship with Christ. ‘more confident in our Faith and more town, is among a number of organ- Council said there would be no deep gratitude to the Queen for inviting “We have glimpsed the beauty of holi- ready to speak about it and let it be seen isations expressing an interest. disruption to pupils and it will Pope Benedict XVI to the UK and ness especially in the moments of prayer each day.’ Geraldine Bradbury, Salford now consider applications from thanked everyone who played a part in during this visit. The holiness of God is “Even the simple step of more regular- Diocese’s director of education, organisations interested in tak- preparing for the visit ‘through difficul- reflected in the reverence shown in the ly using the greeting ‘God bless you,’ gen- said the diocese has ‘never ing the school over. ties, doubts and criticism’ and to all those liturgies, in the actions of the Mass, in the tly and naturally, would make a difference who came to show their love for the Holy music and song we have offered and most to the tone we set in our daily lives as

PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Father at events and Masses. vividly in the silence of prayer. would the more frequent use of the Sign of “The Holy Father has given us new “The beauty of this holiness permeates the Cross,” he said. heart for our mission,” Archbishop us from within as ‘heart speaks unto “Making Faith visible is so much a part Nichols said. heart.’ I will never forget the richness of of the invitation the Holy Father has “In our cathedral he spelt out that task. the silence of 80,000 people at prayer extended to us all.” A pilgrim’s eye view of the Bellahouston Papal Mass

By Bridget Orr their house to the parish car Mary Hunter, a parishioner themselves occupied by park. from Christ the King, attend- singing songs and telling jokes AMONG the 70,000 people During the afternoon and ed the pilgrimage with her amongst themselves. who congregated at evening spent at Bellahouston daughter Louise. During the wait on the Bellahouston Park, there Park, the parishioners gathered “I was there in 1982 and it Christ the King bus, Susan were many parish groups in zones with other parishes just seems as big a crowd,” and Deirdre Maguire dis- who had prepared months and families that shared their Mrs Hunter said. “We got a cussed their highlights of the in advance for the visit. excitement before and after fantastic view of the Mass. Although close to the park, the Mass. Popemobile, it passed right by “We were walking in the the parish of Christ the King in “It was wonderful, it was us. It was brilliant, we were air on the road to the bus—it Mary’s Meals founder named King’s Park arranged buses for lovely to see the Pope,” right beside him, and he dou- was just magnificent,” Susan families with young children, Eileen Kelly from St Helen’s bled back across to where said. in top ten list of CNN heroes and elderly and infirm pil- Langside said. “He looked we were. “Everything went so well— grims. There, the group were happy to be here and everyone “It’s been a great day, and the weather, the Pope was By Martin Dunlop way doors seem to open for able to catch up with friends else looked so happy to see I hope it will last for a long absolutely lovely, he was very Mary’s Meals,” Mr MacFarlane- and other parishioners and him.” while.” nice, it couldn’t have gone THE founder of Mary’s Barrow said. share in their expectations. “I think our prayers were There was a long distance better. Meals charity has been “I know lots of heroes and I One of the Christ the King answered with the weather as between Bellahouston Park and “Everybody around seemed named a Top Ten hero by am not one of them. However I buses stop-started from the well. I think the Pope brought the coach parking on the M77, so happy.” international television sta- realise that this is the most amaz- Netheraldhouse Roundabout to lovely weather with him,” but the pilgrims hardly noticed tion CNN and is in with a ing chance to tell more people their parking spot along the Karen McFadden added, point- this. I For more parish and commu- chance of being named the about the difference that a meal a M77. One parishioner even ing out a contributing factor to As the buses filled up and nity Papal visit news, see the channel’s Hero of the Year. day, in school, can make to a joked that it was the same dis- the visit’s success. “The sun was pilgrims waited to be allowed SCO Papal visit supplement in The SCO reported in August child’s life.” tance they had travelled from actually shining on the altar.” to return home, children kept parishes from October 1 that Magnus MacFarlane- As a result of his initial nomi- Barrow (above)—whose charity nation Mr MacFarlane-Barrow currently provides more than appeared on CNN speaking Beatification Mass for Cardinal STEM CELL DAY MARKS 25 UK’S ‘GAY’ POPULATION AT 400,000 poor children world- about the charity’s work world- NEWS IN BRIEF John Henry Newman in Cofton YEARS OF RESEARCH 1.5 PER CENT wide with a daily meal—had wide in a short film. Park, Birmingham, to ask pil- INTERNATIONAL Stem Cell FIGURES have revealed that been chosen as a CNN Hero. The The film will continue to be WEBSITE HOSTS PILGRIMS grims what it really means to Day last Wednesday marked 25 the UK’s gay community former salmon farmer has now shown online as the basis of the REACTIONS TO PAPAL VISIT be a Catholic today. years of the scientific treat- accounts for 1.5 per cent of the made the final ten of the award vote, which runs until Thursday, COVERAGE of Pope The interviews now form the ment. Embryonic stem cell total population, much lower scheme that recognises ‘ordinary November 18 and the Hero of Benedict XVI’s visit to the biggest online archive of research involves the destruc- than previous estimates. people having an extraordinary the Year will be announced at the UK is proving to be an online Catholic voices marking the tion of human embryos and has Almost three-quarters of a impact.’ award ceremony, to be broadcast hit after hundreds of pilgrims Holy Father’s four-day state proved highly contentious. million adults in the UK say Mr MacFarlane-Barrow will on CNN, on November 25. were interviewed during the visit. Dr James Ohene-Djan, However adult stem cell they are gay, lesbian or bisexu- now go through to an online vote The shortlist for this year’s four-day visit and had their WinkBall’s managing director, research does not involve the al according to the first attempt to decide the Hero of the Year, award was drawn up by a panel videos placed on the internet. said the videos displayed ‘citi- destruction of human embryos by the Office of National and will be invited to attend an of high profile figures including ‘Citizen journalists’ from zen reporting at its best’ and and has so far led to over 100 Statistics (ONS) to quantify the award ceremony at the Shrine Mohammad Ali, Sir Richard video communications compa- would help people who could clinical treatments. In 2008 the UK’s gay population. Auditorium (home of the Branson, singer Ricky Martin ny WinkBall.com were sent to not make the events to share in Human Fertilisation and The most commonly used Emmys) in Hollywood in and supermodel Alek Wek. the Holy Father’s Big the experience. To discover Embryology Bill was passed previous estimate was six per November, where he will receive The film can be watched Assembly for schoolchildren at what pilgrims had to say, by Parliament, widening the cent, which was cited by minis- a prize of £16,000 in recognition online at: www.cnn.com/heroes Twickenham, his prayer vigil visit: www.winkball. law for more destructive exper- ters when civil partnership leg- of his achievements. and visitors to the site can also at Hyde Park and the com/users/Religious_Reporters/ iments on human embryos. islation was introduced in 2005. “I never cease to marvel at the take part in the vote. Friday October 1 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER NEWS 5 Church to retain seat on Family mourns for Catholic soldier Scottish teaching body Funeral of Lance Corporal Joseph McFarlane Pool held at St Andrew’s Greenock THE Catholic Church rep- Government’s reform of the resentative on Scotland’s GTC, to take place later this By Martin Dunlop he was so very good at. General Teaching Council year, and is urging others to “He died a soldier’s death, in close (GTC) has said it is ‘quite join him in calling for an end TRIBUTES were paid last week to a combat, bravely and tenaciously taking appropriate’ that churches to religious influence on the Catholic soldier killed in Afghanistan the fight to the insurgents, and in doing so should have representation council. as more than 600 mourners gathered for helping to protect the people of on the country’s regulatory “It seems to me that the the funeral Mass of Lance Corporal Afghanistan from a barbaric enemy.” teaching body amid calls majority of teachers in Joseph McFarlane Pool at St Andrew’s from a teacher that their Scotland think that churches sit Church, Greenock. ‘Sleep well, son’ involvement should be on the GTC solely to judge the The 26-year-old, from the Royal Scots During the funeral Mass Cammy Pollock, banned. suitability of teachers to teach Borderers, 1st Battalion the Royal Warrant Officer Second Class from 1 James Forbes, a modern lan- in denominational schools,” Mr Regiment of Scotland, died in an explo- Scots, paid tribute to his colleague. guages teacher from Lothians, is Forbes wrote in his petition, sion in the Nad-e Ali District of Helmand “I had the privilege of working with petitioning the Scottish which will be submitted later on September 5. Joe,” Mr Pollock said, before adding Parliament to bring to an end all this month. “This assumption that Mr Pool had been a ‘superbly fit’ sol- church representation on the is erroneous... I have discussed Family man dier. GTC. Mr Forbes claims that this issue on many occasions Amongst the mourners paying their final “But Joe had another side of him,” he teachers are consistently with my electorate. On each respects to Mr Pool at last Friday’s added. shocked on discovering that occasion (without exception) Mass—which was celebrated by Fr Peter “He had a mischievous smile that church members of the GTC for teachers have expressed sur- McGarry, St Andrew’s parish priest— would light up my office every time he Scotland could have influence prise that a church could were his mother and father, Roddy and came to see me. over their ability to practise. have a say on their suitability Stella, alongside his fiancée Lynsey “I shall miss Joe,” he said. “But our However, Michael McGrath, to teach. Houston and his two young sons, Lee, loss is nothing compared to the loss of director of the Scottish Catholic “A teacher who, for reasons seven and Jamie, two. Lynsey, his two lads, Lee and Jamie, and Education Service and the of conscience, is neither a Mr Pool was described as a ‘wonderful his parents.” Catholic Church representative Presbyterian (of the Church of dad’ and ‘a loving fiancée’ by Ms He finished his personal tribute with on the GTC, said he is not con- Scotland) nor a Roman Houston. the words ‘sleep well, son.’ cerned about claims that church- Catholic and who has always Outside the church following the Mass, es should lose their place. sought employment in non- Tributes Major Sandy Aitchison, from 1 Scots, “It is quite appropriate that denominational state schools, Mourners started to gather near St said: “L/Cpl Joe Pool was a huge charac- churches should have represen- can be judged and possibly Andrew’s Church before 9am last Friday, ter, an inspiration to everybody who tation on the council as we are struck off on the casting vote with floral tributes to the soldier in the Lance Corporal Pool was killed in action served alongside him within 1 Scots. there to represent public inter- of an organisation whose influ- hearse carrying his body spelling out the following a rocket-propelled grenade attack “I’d just like to say, on behalf of the est and not just to narrowly ence he or she has always words ‘soulmate’ and ‘brother.’ in the Helmand province of Afghanistan Commanding Officer and all his col- represent the views of the sought peacefully to avoid.” Mr Pool had been serving as part of the leagues who are currently still serving in church,” he said. adding that if Although reforms to the GTC Brigade Reconnaissance Force, taking Afghanistan, their thoughts and prayers it were not for the Church then will see 50 seats being cut down part in an operation disrupting insurgents, Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal are with the members of Joe’s family and there would be no education to 37 there will remain a seat on when he was killed in the blast. Regiment of Scotland, said: “I take some friends on this sad occasion.” system in place. the council for the Catholic Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Herbert, small comfort from the knowledge that Mr Forbes, however, is set to Church and the Church of Commanding Officer of The Royal Scots he died doing a job that he loved and that I [email protected] submit a petition to politicians Scotland, a move backed by Mr ahead of the Scottish McGrath. Elliot Sloan brought gifts Cardinal Newman High School to Pope Main Street, Bellshill Benedict XVI During the week beginning 4th October 2010 we celebrate Newman Week. By Hugh McLoughlin As well as a concelebrated Mass on Thursday afternoon with His Lordship WHEN Anne Sloan Bishop Devine and our local parish priests, we are involving our school received a call asking if her community in numerous activities to reflect on the writing and life of Car- son, Elliot (far right)would dinal Newman and to celebrate our community of faith and learning. like to take part in the Offertory procession during the Papal Mass at During this week we will be celebrating the beatification of our patron Bellahouston Park, she was PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman (1801 – 1890) on 19th September somewhat more than 2010 by His Holiness Pope Benedict XIV. absolutely delighted. The call came from James “Elliot’s enthusiasm for the he was about to do,” Mrs Sloan Connelly, formerly headteacher Pope has been greatly enhanced said. “At the Mass he was seat- Our theme for Newman Week 2010 will be: of Firpark School, Motherwell, by his two trips to Rome with ed in the front row and I was sat “Heart speaks unto Heart” and a long time stalwart of the Firpark School,” Mrs Sloan right behind him. For the pro- Handicapped Children’s said. “He went first in 2008 and cession Elliot was paired with We will remind our community of Pope Benedict’s words that Pilgrimage Trust. Elliot Sloan, then again in May of this year. Rena McLellan (above right 18, has serious learning diffi- He is enchanted by Pope with Elliot) from the HCPT and Newman helps us to understand that God has assigned a specific task to culties. A former pupil of Benedict’s beautiful smile.” she was sitting beside him.” each one of us, a "definite service", committed uniquely to every single Firpark School he has now At the General Audience on Another great supporter of the person: "I have my mission", Newman wrote, "I am a link in a chain, a moved on to Motherwell Wednesday, May 5, the eight HCPT is Michelle McManus. bond of connexion between persons. He has not created me for naught. I College. children and four staff members “Michelle has been to the last “Elliot goes to the college from Firpark School were two HCPT Masses at Carfin shall do good, I shall do his work …… two days per week,’ his mother delighted to hear their group Grotto,” Mrs Sloan said. “She said. “He takes classes on every- being singled out among the seemed to be aware that Elliot Isabelle Boyd CBE day living skills and enjoys keep English speaking pilgrims to was there representing the Head Teacher fit.” Elliot and his classmates Rome by His Holiness. HCPT and spoke to him before are taken in small groups out As well as Rome, Elliot has the Mass started. She said: and about in the local area, for also been three times to ‘How are you doing, Elliot? Are Praise to the Holiest in the height, example going somewhere for Lourdes: once with his father, you as excited as I am about And in his depth be praise; lunch. “If he could, Elliot would once with the whole family, and seeing the Pope?’” In all his words most get to Mass every day, but once with the HCPT; which lat- And, of course, he was. “As sometimes it just isn’t possible,” ter accounts for his invitation to soon as he caught sight of the wonderful, according to his mother take part in the Papal Mass Popemobile he got really, really Most sure in all his ways. Anne, her husband Daniel, Offertory procession. excited,” Mrs Sloan said. “He Blessed John Henry Cardinal Newman Elliot and their other children, Elliot and his mother trav- was jumping up and down.” 1801—1890 Lucy, 12, who has Down’s elled to Bellahouston Park with When it came to the Offertory Syndrome, and Daniel, 6, are the parish, led by Fr Tom Millar procession, Rena and Elliot parishioners of St Francis and Deacon Jim Aitken. went up together and the Pope Come and join our Celebration and Reflection Service on Xavier, Carfin. “On Thursday morning he stood and blessed them. Elliot Wednesday 6th October 2010 at 7pm in the school. Refreshments will be Elliot spends hours at a time was quite nervous even was so happy that he sang served in our Junior Hospitality Academy immediately afterwards. on computer websites devoted although I don’t think he hymns all the way back to to Pope Benedict. realised the importance of what Carfin on the coach. All Welcome. 6 CHARITY SPECIAL SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 1 2010 ACN presents Holy Father with a book of supporters’ prayers SCIAF joins the pilgrims in the park CATHOLIC charity Aid to Aid agency reaches out on Papal visit day; chief executive meets the Holy Father the Church in Need present- ed the Pope with a SCIAF entered into the spirit of the Commemorative Book con- Papal Mass in Glasgow on taining the names of sup- September 16 by celebrating with porters who pledged the pilgrims at Bellahouston Park. equivalent of more than six The Scottish Catholic International Aid months of prayer for the Fund had a large marquee within the park Holy Father. which featured a photographic exhibition Graham Hutton, a trustee of of its work helping communities in devel- the charity, made the presenta- oping countries, free face painting, mask- tion to Pope Benedict XVI dur- making and colouring-in games for ing an audience at the children, and a team of staff and volun- Apostolic Nunciature in teers on hand to answer questions about Wimbledon on September 17. SCIAF’s life-changing work. The book contained the Graham Hutton presents the Pope names of 7224 benefactors who with ACN’s book of supporters’ Robin Hood tax had promised to pray for the prayers Over a thousand pilgrims also signed Holy Father in the run-up to his campaign postcards asking the visit to England and Scotland. ACN’s supporters promised Chancellor George Osborne to put in “I was presented to the Holy to say 32,148 decades of the place a Robin Hood Tax, a small tax on Father, along with about 20 Rosary and spend the equiva- large financial transactions which could others, after his private morn- lent of 137 days in Eucharistic generate £20 billion in the UK to fund ing Mass at the Nunciature and adoration—as well as having work to reduce poverty and help develop- before his visit to St Mary’s 11,485 Masses offered for the ing countries adapt to the challenges of College, Twickenham,” Mr Pontiff and his intentions. climate change. Hutton said. “I was able to Mr Hutton added: “I was SCIAF also showed a four-minute explain briefly what the book greatly moved when I was first short film on the main screens in the park contained and to show a few given the book as I could see that highlighted how support in Scotland pages of it to the Holy Father how fervent our benefactors had enables hundreds of thousands of people who smiled his beautiful smile been in their prayerful support in Africa, Asia and Latin America to free and expressed his gratitude. for Pope Benedict and also to see themselves from poverty and injustice. “It was a lovely and unfor- how beautifully this had been gettable experience to meet the recorded in the lovely book.” Meeting Holy Father Pope and to be able to assure The leather-bound book was Earlier in the day Paul Chitnis, SCIAF’s him of the support and prayers handmade by bookbinder and chief executive, met Pope Benedict XVI of Aid to the Church in Need conservationist Dieter Räder of at Holyroodhouse Palace in Edinburgh in our countries.” Blissett Bookbinders in Acton, where he thanked the Holy Father for his Mr Hutton also described west London, who has been inspiration, especially through his how privileged he felt to pres- making and restoring books for encyclical Caritas in Veritate. (Main) Pupils from St Joseph’s Primary at the “It was a really wonderful and memo- ent the book on behalf of the more than 25 years.The names “The visit of Pope Benedict was inspi- SCIAF marquee. (Above and right) pilgrims rable occasion and I thank everyone who charity’s supporters. of those included in the book rational and a wonderful opportunity for have fun with SCIAF came to see us on what was a fantastic, “It was a great honour for me were divided into four main us all to celebrate our faith and reflect sunny day, in which we were blessed by to be asked to present the book sections, England, Scotland, upon how we are putting our faith into the presence of the Holy Father.” containing the names of all Wales and Ireland. action,” Mr Chitnis said. occasion by joining with thousands of its Mr Chitnis also attended services in those benefactors who had been The title page for each coun- “SCIAF played its part to make sure dedicated supporters in Bellahouston Bellahouston Park, Westminster Abbey, praying for the Holy Father over try included a picture of its his visit to Scotland was a memorable Park.” Westminster Cathedral and Hyde Park. the last few months,” he said. patron saint.

What a difference a day makes, by a Knight

The Knights of St Columba, Mass at Bellahouston. Mrs Catholics, in the presence of the at the request of the organis- Burridge explained that they Holy Father, is something I will ers, provided 500 marshals had been horrified by the anti- remember for the rest of my for the Communion Points Pope sentiment on television life.” within Bellahouston Park. and in the newspapers and felt Bill McGovern, a sprightly Members of the order, with this was the best way to show pensioner from Hamilton, said: family, friends and volun- the Holy Father their support. “I almost decided not to come. teers from other organisa- Mr Burridge said: “The sense of However it’s been a great day tions, such as the UCM and excitement all around us was and well worthwhile. SVVP, were present in the overwhelming and the Mass “In years gone by I’ve been park from 9am until all of itself was marvelous. To me the to Hampden Park among the pilgrims had gone home. Pope is now a person and not crowds of this size and bigger Tom Knight, national press just someone on television.” and we did not have all this

officer for the order, spoke John Murray, who travelled carry on getting there. You just SPOTLIGHT ON... with some of the pilgrims, to with his wife and a party from left the house, went to the get their reaction to the day’s the Scottish Borders, said: match and then went home—no events. “This is going to be a long, long problem.” day but it’s worth it. John and Theresa Brown, KEVIN and Sandra Burridge “We were here for hours who travelled up from Ayrshire came from Edinburgh to attend before the Mass even began but with their two teenage boys, the Mass. the singers and the music have said: “What a fantastic occa- They had left Edinburgh early been great. sion. The atmosphere is tremen- Volunteers from two in the morning to get to the park, “I don’t suppose I will ever dous, the Mass was wonderful charities collected making the agonising choice to get the chance to see the Pope and the Pope seemed so nice. donations from the miss the celebrations in the cap- again and the whole feeling of “Our boys will remember this crowds gathered along ital, so that they could join in the being among so many fellow for the rest of their lives.” the St Ninian’s Day parade route in Edinburgh on the day the Holy Father arrived. Money was raised for EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 DON’T MISS THE Mary’s Meals (above) Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. and Marie Curie (right). SCO PAPAL For more Papal visit 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. photographs, see 08442411602 SOUVENIR Call Sky on for installation. the SCO Papal Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] SUPPLEMENT, IN visit supplement, in for free monthly posted programme guide and parishes now PICS: PAUL McSHERRY visit www.ewtn.co.uk formoreinfo. PARISHES NOW Friday October 1 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCHOOLS 7 An experience of a lifetime for pupils Two S5 pupils from John Ogilvie High School, Hamilton, share their experiences from the celebration of Mass with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI at Bellahouston Park

By Megan Clark and Amy MacNeil IN JOHN Ogilvie High School the Pope’s visit was discussed regularly so that we were aware of its impor- tance individually and to the wider Catholic community. At these meetings it was stressed to us to expect a vast amount of people at John Ogilvie Bellahouston Park to take part in Mass. students Because of the mixed media coverage (right) march A special memento building up to the Papal visit we felt a down the great need to support our Faith at this motorway to time. The build-up was added to by the get to By Martin Dunlop St Andrew’s pupils (above) make distribution of our pilgrim packs, which Bellahouston the finishing touches to the table only furthered our excitement for the day. Park to take THE COMMUNITY of St for use in the Papal Mass The journey to Bellahouston Park was part in the Papal visit Andrew’s Academy, Paisley, slow moving because of the amount of and Mass will have a lasting memento their lives. Alistair Campbell, traffic, giving us a preview of how many from Pope Benedict XVI’s who is training for the priest- people were going to be present. celebrated in English and Latin, which said. “The experience at Bellahouston Mass at Bellahouston Park hood at Scots College, was was especially beneficial to our genera- Park was exciting and uplifting for all of after a table built by pupils among the altar servers for the Extraordinary tion as we had never experienced Mass the 200 John Ogilvie pupils and staff who was used to hold sacred ves- Holy Father, while John Paul It was also at this point that we recognised with a dominant use of Latin. were there. A once in a lifetime opportuni- sels during the Mass. O’Sullivan, a doctor at the Royal the extraordinary weather and how the The Pope’s homily was hopeful and ty to join with a multitude celebrating the Prior to the summer break, Alexandria Hospital in Paisley, weeks of rain had been interrupted by a significant from our perspective because presence of the Holy Father. St Andrew’s informed the SCO read the final bidding prayer. bright and warm day. We noticed that this it highlighted the importance of youth as “‘Unforgettable’ and ‘life-changing’ that pupils were preparing and Mr Quinn said that like so seemed to reflect the enlightened moods the future of the Catholic community. We are only two of the comments I have designing the table with the many schools across the coun- and obvious Faith and prayer of the people were surprised at how quickly heard from my students.” finishing touches being made try, the enthusiasm of the St thrilled to be a part of the occasion in the Communion was distributed and the over the holidays. Andrew’s pupils towards the midst of what had been a mixed media reac- irony of the yellow umbrellas. Their sole Tony Quinn, St Andrew’s visit grew as each day passed. tion over the weeks leading up to the event. purpose had been to keep off the rain but Papal visit poem headteacher, said it was ‘a great “I think a lot of the young- As we arrived at the park we felt the instead they were used to guide us to honour and a privilege’ for the sters feel reinvigorated and community atmosphere of many different share Holy Communion with the congre- By Daniel Gallagher school to be asked to build the have reaffirmed their Faith with schools, institutions and cultures coming gation, as there was no rain. S5 PUPIL JOHN OGILVIE HIGH SCHOOL table for the Papal Mass. this visit,” he said. “I’m amazed together represented by choirs, speakers Overall, the Papal visit deepened and The pupils, with the help of at some of the photos of the and presentations. We had not expected strengthened our Faith and made us In Nomine Patris Tony McGowan, technical Pope some of the pupils man- the festival-like atmosphere with people realise the importance of community and A procession of purity. Pilgrims in teacher at the Paisley school, aged to capture. We have one bringing picnics and chairs to spend the that we must support the Catholic Faith. awe of Peter’s proxy. Protected constructed the table using sev- first year boy who captured a day together to share in their Faith. The media coverage not only high- intimacy extends a hand. Silence eral types of hardwood. magnificent photo. I think he The hour before the Pope’s arrival lighted the significance of the event but embraces the multitude. Paragons The front of the alter bears the had to crawl under everybody’s seemed very long as we anxiously waited also made the experience more exciting, of possibility. inscription Salva Me Bona Crux legs to get to the front!” for any sign of his appearance. Eventually, as if we had an important part to play in In nomine patris (Save Me Good Cross, the motto Mr Quinn added that he we could tell his entrance was near as hun- our Faith. One might wonder if our gen- Failings considered, resolve truly of the Scots College in Rome.) would like to thank Michael dreds of priests in white vestments began to eration will be fortunate enough to have pledged. Banded to offer thanks The front of the table also has a McGrath and Margaret Lavery file on to the altar. As the Pope came into the opportunity to see another Papal visit. and regret. First, food for thought: plaster mould of The Last Supper. from the Scottish Catholic sight the thousands of people not already Contemplation, reflection, judge- More than 200 St Andrew’s Education Service who put in standing at the barriers began to rush franti- Immense importance ment between self and Saviour, pupils travelled with 20 staff to so much work in preparing cally towards him. Ripples of never-ending Eddie Morrison, John Ogilvie headteacher, honour for a reforged Covenant. the Mass at Bellahouston Park, schools for the visit. cheers and applause echoed around the park. believes the Papal visit was of ‘immense Et filii many more attended with their The altar table, it is hoped, The atmosphere in the park changed importance for our Faith community.’ Food for the soul: Humility, sacri- parents and parishes. will now return to St Andrew’s from a festival-like mood and became “The words of the Holy Father have fice; triumph and salvation! “It was a fantastic day for the and will be used as the school’s very respectful and spiritually centred in given us the opportunity to reflect on the Et Spiritus Sancti school and the pupils are still altar in their oratory, providing reverence of His Holinesses’ presence importance of our Faith and on our respon- Prayers of the ages, songs of the buzzing about the visit,” Mr staff and pupils with a great and of the sacredness of the Holy Mass sibilities as Christians to play a full and day: Timeless love, eternal Faith Quinn said the morning after. memento of the day they joined that was about to be celebrated. The Mass active part in helping our society to meet Living God taken home by all. Amen Two former St Andrew’s the Holy Father in celebration. was accessible and exceptional as it was the challenges of our times,” Mr Morrison pupils also had a day that will live with them for the rest of [email protected]

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Staff and pupils from St Sylvester’s Primary School, Elgin, wave their flags and display their school banner as they wait to greet the Holy Father in Edinburgh PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Joining in the celebrations welcoming the Holy Father to Edinburgh on September 16 was a large contingent of pupils and teachers from St Aidan’s High School, Wishaw. The enthusiastic pupils were only too happy to pose for a photograph for the SCO with their school banner PIC: PAUL McSHERRY 8 COMMENT SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 1 2010 Looking at September 16... and beyond Following Pope Benedict XVI’s four-day UK visit, BISHOP JOSEPH TOAL of Argyll and the Isles reflects on the message the Holy Father has left with bishops, priests and lay Catholics... and the work ahead

S I RETURNED home last week from the wonderful experience of having participated in most of the events during the Papal Visit, first- ly in Edinburgh and Glasgow and Athen in London and Birmingham, I thought it was especially important to reflect on the Address of the Holy Father to the Bishops of Scotland, England and Wales at Oscott College on Sunday September 19. I immediately wrote down some thoughts then and have since added to them as I partici- pated in various happy gatherings of the clergy and the lay faithful in the time since Pope Benedict flew home to Rome. Thirst for the Good News Pope Benedict spoke to us of the deep thirst of the British people for the Good News of Jesus Christ, and our vocation of proclaiming the coming of the Kingdom and the life-giving message of the Gospel in response to the need for people to know of the salvation offered to us by the Lord Jesus. He spoke of the recently established Pontifical Council for the New Evangelisation of countries of long-standing Christian tradition and encouraged us to have strong contact with it and to avail ourselves of its services, especially in understanding and involving the new ecclesial movements in the mission of the Church. Last week the National Conference of Priests and Permanent Deacons of Scotland held its annual conference and the guest speaker was Fr Raneiro Cantalamessa, and the 30 clergy pres- ent (bishops, priests and deacons) heard his enthusiastic call to us to bring the apostles’ mes- sage of Pentecost, of the saving death and res- urrection of the Lord Jesus, to the people of our time, recognising especially the opportunities given to us in the course of our pastoral ministry to proclaim the Gospel to both believers and unbelievers, the churched and the unchurched. I thought it was a real blessing for us to hear Fr Cantalamessa’s inspiring words in the wake of Pope Benedict’s words to the bishops. The con- ference next year hopes to explore further the New Evangelisation and invite a speaker with a PIC: PA PHOTOS good understanding and appreciation of the new movements. of the English to be used may well be in keep- Christ, Our Head, who endured the pain of the Holy Father in these more difficult economic Refreshed by the Liturgy ing with what we most want at Mass – to be cross to save us all. times called upon us all to show our character- I also think we were all touched by the solemni- touched by the Mystery of the Lord’s presence, istic generosity in taking a lead in calling for ty and beauty of the Mass at Bellahouston, and and, in celebrating His death and Resurrection, The Common Good solidarity with those in need. then later in the Liturgies celebrated in England. to be renewed in faith, hope and charity. On Saturday September 25 a number of the The Liturgies were enhanced by the beautiful Scottish bishops, along with priests and dea- Vocations singing and musical accompaniment, and we Pain of abuse cons, celebrated Mass at Carfin with the extend- Pope Benedict prayed that among the graces of should be very grateful for the long hours of The Holy Father asked the bishops to continue ed Vincentian family to mark the 350th his visit would be a renewed dedication on the preparation and practice given so willingly and to reflect on and to feel the pain of the victims anniversary of both St Vincent de Paul and St part of Christian leaders to the prophetic voca- joyfully by all who composed the music, played of the shameful abuse of children and young Louise de Marillac. The Society of St Vincent tion, speaking out in the Lord’s name, and a new the instruments and sang in the choirs, and people by priests and religious. He acknowl- de Paul continues to be an important presence in appreciation among the faithful of the great gift indeed for all the other preparatory work for and edged the steps already taken to ensure children many of our parishes, with its members being of the ordained ministry. This renewed appreci- participation in the Sacred Liturgies. are effectively protected from harm and to deal well represented at the Mass, and it puts into ation will lead also to prayer for vocations and A strong emphasis was given to dignified cer- properly and transparently with allegations practice what Pope Benedict called “the coming the desired response of the Lord in providing emony, which is expected and appreciated on when they arise. of the Kingdom, with its promise of hope for the new labourers for the plentiful harvest through- such solemn occasions, but we were all touched My experience in the couple of years in poor and the needy, the sick and the elderly, the out the United Kingdom. also by the moments of silence and prayer as we Scotland is that we have the policies and proce- unborn and the neglected.” It is providential that here in Scotland we will joined the Holy Father in offering the Holy dures on paper for safeguarding both children As bishops, with our priests and deacons, we keep next week as Vocations Awareness Week, Eucharist for the Church and the world of our and vulnerable adults, but that there is some need to continue to foster and encourage all thus giving a great opportunity to pray for voca- day. The Holy Father spoke to the bishops of the reluctance yet in putting them into practice in groups within the Church who bring the love of tions to the priesthood and religious life in imminent publication of the new translation of every parish or within each church society. Pope Christ to our needy neighbour. It was noticeable Scotland, trusting that many young people, the Roman Missal, recognising the work done Benedict’s personal pain and deep regret in at Saturday’s Mass a preponderance of the eld- inspired by the Holy Father’s presence and in producing the new text and its collegial these matters is a further incentive to us to make erly, who obviously continue to do sterling inspiring words, may hear the Lord’s call and nature as it has been approved by the different sure we do everything possible to get things work in the service of the poor in the name of respond with generosity. Episcopal Conferences across the English right in this area, and that none of us excuses the Church, but we also need to attract the We thank God then for the Holy Father’s speaking world. He encouraged us to grasp the ourselves, especially when we are in positions younger members of our parishes to take up and visit, and will continue to do so in the weeks opportunity in introducing the new translation of authority or responsibility. The Pope suggest- continue the Church’s Mission of charity and ahead. We were touched by his gentle, smiling to offer an in-depth catechesis on the Eucharist ed also that the pain the Church has suffered in service. presence and thoughtful, yet challenging, and to seek renewed devotion in the manner of becoming aware of child abuse and its devastat- There is another important area here where words, and we pray that his day in Scotland, and its celebration. A strong direction has been ing effects, and the knowledge thus gained, may the effect of the Pope’s visit needs to be har- his time in England, may long resonate in the given therefore to leave behind arguments about be a help for the wider community in recognis- nessed and the young, who greeted the Holy hearts and minds of many and keep us true to the overall quality of the translation, and per- ing the extent of this problem and how best to Father so enthusiastically in the streets and at Christ, whose message and person has been sonal opinion (however learned) about individ- support its victims. The sense of redemptive the various gatherings, invited to be active in such an integral part of our nation’s history. ual words or phrases. The enhanced sacral tone suffering rises from the Church’s union with serving the Lord in their needy neighbour. The Long may it continue to be so!

What do you think of BISHOP TOAL’S comments on the Papal visit? Send your points of view to the SCO Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT Or e-mail [email protected] Friday October 1 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER COMMENT 9 Take a fresh approach History in the making for unexpected results ONCE upon a time it was ‘cool’ to smoke. Now every KEVIN McKENNA cigarette packet carries a government health warning. Fr Eddie reveals the factors There has been a profound change in the way that we McGhee that made the UK think about smoking over a relatively short period. ‘Five a rainbows. Some of these rainbow Papal visit a triumph day’ is a more recent focus for flies and lures are garish beyond our thinking about health belief. The traditionalist fly fishers issues. I’m sure the message in the world of brown trout fishing will get there eventually but it look askance at them. Big Wull ADRE PIO’S kind and craggy may take a bit longer than the and I fish mostly for wild brown features hung from the Cockney message about smoking did. trout and for a few weeks it has cabbie’s mirror as he took me Fruit and vegetables are not been tough going. The water level from Marble Arch to top of the ‘exciting food’ list! in the Daer Reservoir, where we Paddington. In the course of the The campaign for safety on fish, is very low. It can be Pprevious two days I’d heard Pope Benedict our roads, ‘Don’t drink and frustrating trying fly after fly and preaching in Hyde Park, right next to my drive!’ has made drink driving still catching nothing. Big Wull hotel; a Jimi Hendrix exhibition on the socially anathema except for a was catching nothing. floor below me; and now a devotee of the very few individuals. Many of us are convinced that, legendary old Italian bi-locator himself These three examples suggest in his fishing bag, Big Wull may driving a black hackney. And just to make that it is perfectly possible to well be hiding Lord Lucan. We are me feel right at home there was a wee change the way that we think talking about a huge fishing bag. It Orange Walk near the London Eye trans- about important issues. In some was into this fishing bag that Big fixing all the Japanese tourists. Carlsberg senses these are almost peripheral Wull dipped, almost disappearing may not do weekends. when compared to the problem of in the process and like some latter Britain’s capital city was an agreeable alcohol abuse in our society. If day Paul Daniels, produced a place to be the weekend before last for it radical new thinking is needed, it fluorescent pink rabbit. seemed that, momentarily, the city that is on this one central concern. Pink elephants are the product never moves at less than 100mph had Alcohol abuse blights lives. of too much alcohol, fluorescent taken its foot off the gas. I’m not saying it Everyone knows this and yet there pink rabbits are the creation of was the Benedict effect, but a curious calm is such acceptance of alcohol use, over imaginative rainbow fly seemed to have settled on this beautiful that it is difficult to shift the enthusiasts. It is a rainbow lure tied and fast city. Sophisticated Londoners do mentality away from the notion of on a strip of rabbit fur dyed not, as a rule, give vent to displays of flag- recreation, to the shocking truth of fluorescent pink. waving enthusiasm on their streets. The devastation. Change is possible. For the purists, this was a ‘shock funeral of a princess certainly, or Bringing about change is the horror’ moment. Flies for brown Elizabeth’s golden Jubilee and perhaps an challenge. Those who risk ridicule trout are supposed to be small and English sporting triumph. Beyond these, for the sake of creativity are real delicate and very, very imitative. their default position is one of studied instruments of change. Let me This was lurid monstrosity. indifference. Kings, princes and poten- give you a light hearted but ‘You’re not putting that thing on?’ tates; London has counted them all in and important example. ‘I am so.’ was the reply. This was counted them all out with nary a blast of a Big Wull shares a boat with me a moment that would have had ragman’s trumpet. most Wednesdays. We fish and we purists pulling their hair out. Big But there they were, lining the streets yarn and sometimes we catch fish Wull tied it on and cast it out. In a around Westminster to see the Pope and and sometimes we don’t. Fishing few moments he had his first take joined by their fellow Englishmen from takes us away from the routine and of the day. A substantial number of the shires and the regions, smiling with gets us a new and differing slant wild brown trout later, Big Wull’s their yellow papal carrier bags and fold- on the world. At 6ft 5in Big Wull choice of the fluorescent pink away seats. Pope Benedict’s visit had man of letters, must have shuddered at the Pope Benedict XVI passes Big Ben at the Houses takes up a lot of space, neither is rabbit was vindicated. Big Wull is already begun well in Edinburgh barely 24 crude caricature of himself being inter- of Parliament on September 17, the second day he long and lean but like me, he is a more successful angler than I am hours earlier, but now, with two more days viewed on national television inveighing of his four-day Papal visit to the UK built for comfort, rather than because he is prepared to try the still remaining, it was beginning to be hysterically against the Pope’s visit. I hope speed. In his younger days Big seemingly impossible. regarded as a triumph. Mr Fry will seek out the person responsi- reminder to our hierarchy just how much Wull anchored a Scottish ‘tug This is the whole point of this ble and give him a damned good thrashing. pain and hurt some people have suffered of war’ team, heavyweight of week’s Gospel. Jesus is inviting us et during the tenure of his Papacy And never, ever let it be said again that through the actions of thousands of our course. He is a man not to be not to settle for the predictable and it is doubtful that Pope Benedict our print and electronic media are some- priests. trifled with. the pedantic. Ywill ever again face a set of cir- how enslaved by an anti-Christian agenda. My only gripe about the media coverage Among his other incarnations, Faith is about more than a nod cumstances as thorny as those that con- The coverage of Pope Benedict’s four-day over those memorable four days was that Big Wull is also a Crown in the direction of tradition. Faith fronted him here. The UK in 2010 is visit was gracious, thoughtful and affec- there were few analysts, if any, who were warranted water bailiff. He runs is something that has to be lived. If perhaps the most secular country a Pope tionate. Each one of our national daily and prepared to challenge the accuracy of the the fish hatchery and manages the faith is lived then it will meet any has ever visited and the anti-Catholic rhet- Sunday titles provided superb written and secularists’ two main points of attack: that Boreland Reservoir on behalf of challenge head on no matter how oric of the so-called forces of reason and photo journalism about the event. I the Holy Father is homophobic and that he the Cumnock Angling Club. It impossible the challenge seems. democracy were a throwback to a time thought the special supplements published colluded in a church cover-up of child sex seems he never has trouble with Most of us never really achieve when Catholics were hunted and burned. by the Herald and Sunday Herald were abuse. To be homophobic is to discrimi- poachers. It is not just his size, but our potential because we are afraid The unerring accuracy of his warnings especially splendid, while my nomination nate against an individual on account of he has a beard of prophetic to do things and see things to Britain’s youth not to be seduced by the for best newspaper heading of the cover- sexual orientation. The Catholic Church proportions, which would strike a differently. We are afraid of what world’s empty trinkets would have chimed age goes, as ever, to The Scottish Sun. does not teach that. Indeed to do so would chord of fear into anyone. At people might think. We can, if we with many families. The way that he Accompanying a front-page picture of be considered uncharitable and unjust. heart, of course, he is gentle. He choose, settle for the terminally admonished and dismissed the militant Benedict wearing his tartan scarf the Sun All Christian churches though, teach also teaches any prospective boring. On the other hand, we can secularism that seemed to have captured proclaimed: ‘Our Father In Tartan that the physical homosexual act is sinful flytyer the art of putting fur and invest in the unexpected and the airwaves in the weeks leading up his Heaven.’ Sheer genius. because it undermines the Christian con- feathers together in a way that will achieve seemingly impossible visit was heartwarming and timely. For, by The BBC’s coverage was also world cept of the sacredness of human life and fool even the wiliest of trout. results. This week think fluorescent then, even my atheist friends were begin- class and I reject utterly those complaints the sanctity of marriage. It is a position It is at this point that the story pink rabbit. ning to tire of all the shrill coming from that the corporation spoiled its performance they and their Jewish ancestors have stead- really begins. For many years now Richard Dawkins and his menagerie of by giving house-room to assorted oppo- fastly held to for thousands of years. the rainbow trout has been I FR EDDIE McGhee has been social grotesques and Islington luvvies. nents of Benedict’s visit. This is an organi- Perhaps now would be as good a time as introduced to many of our a priest of Galloway Diocese By the end of the visit Professor sation funded by taxpayers of all beliefs and any for the hierarchy to state, with no stillwaters. These are a non native since 1972. Currently serving Dawkins was left looking ridiculous. To none, yet they insisted on televising every equivocation, that Benedict had no part in species and are much more three parishes in the Kilmarnock witness this very learned and witty scien- word and nuance of Benedict’s homilies any sex abuse cover-up and that, on the aggressive feeders than our natural area he helps on a part time tist reduced to hurling adolescent insults at and talks. They showcased the Catholic rite contrary, he began the process of ensuring wild brown trout so they grow basis with chaplaincy in HMP an 83-year-old man of peace is sad and of worship in all its ancient glory and pro- greater transparency and accountability to larger much quicker and provide Kilmarnock. He holds a diploma unedifying. It must be difficult for his vided expert analysis and guidance from the civil authorities in these matters. some stunning sport as well as a in religious education and a friends and family to watch. May I humbly various Catholic priests and commentators. My prayer, in the aftermath of the visit, tasty meal. In historic terms, masters in education and has suggest, in a spirit of fraternal charity, that It is entirely correct that, as a public- is that our hierarchy and priests, embold- fishing for rainbow trout is well worked extensively in Catholic someone close to the old professor takes funded and neutral state broadcaster, they ened by Pope Benedict’s wisdom, become established but still relatively new. schools as an advisor in religious him gently by the arm and suggests a peri- also seek opinions from those who reject increasingly less fearful and even more There is a long and education. A columnist for the od of quiet convalescence. and oppose Catholic teaching. articulate in facing down the false prophets distinguished history of tying SCO since 1991, his hobbies It was also good that they provided a of militant atheism. imitative patterns of flies to catch include fishing, pigeon-racing nd what are we to make of that platform for victims of priestly sex abuse the native brown trout. In tandem and poetry. He can be contacted chap impersonating Stephen Fry? throughout their coverage. This was com- I Kevin McKenna is former deputy editor of now there is a whole new process by email: edwardmcghee AThis great comic actor and gentle passionate and just and should serve as a the Herald newspaper of tying flies that will fool @btinternet.com 10 COMMENT SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 1 2010

SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER OOKING at the Papal visit headlines, in print and on television, the futility of choosing one defining moment or message as the legacy of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI’s spiritually uplift- Ling four-day visit to our shores becomes clear. Walkers didn’t need their The Holy Father’s message is deeper and more PICTURE yellow umbrellas on the profound than a series of sound bites, as Pro-life walk at Strathclyde Professor John Haldane explains in the SCO OF THE Park last month, but the Papal visit supplement this week. pupils at St Kentigern’s in However, Pope Benedict did develop definite Blackburn (left) made good themes of ecumenism, education, evangelisation WEEK use of theirs before heading and vocation in Scotland on September 16. off round the park And the legacy of Pope Benedict’s visit? Well that will be what Scotland—the ‘special daughter of the Roman Church’ as Archbishop Mario Conti of Glasgow recalled at Bellahouston End of visit is the start same journalist who, in the Park—makes of the Holy Father’s homily and his of rejuvination of Faith Scottish edition of the Sunday call to Faith. THE success of the Holy (London) Observer, berates Indeed, the events, homilies and speeches of Father’s state visit leaves the the prelates of Scotland with the first ever state visit to the UK by a successor Catholics in Scotland with a Letters gutter-type verbiage? of St Peter each merit our attention in their own challenge. How are we going SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT He delicately comments on right—from the historic firsts of a state visit to build on the Pope’s visit the difficulty in estimating the beginning in Scotland and a Pontiff entering and renew the Church? [email protected] sex scandal within the Westminster Palace and Westminster Abbey to This gentle shepherd came Church, but in the Observer the beatification of Cardinal John Henry to a nation that is legislation. George Orwell’s educated to celebrate Mass in brays of the ‘thousands’ of Newman at Cofton Park. commemorating but not date of 1984 is now well past. both forms, Ordinary and priests worldwide While we process what His Holiness has taught celebrating the 450th His prediction of the human Extraordinary. I hope and pray systematically abusing us there is no harm in enjoying the myriad of anniversay of the Reformation future however draws ever that this too will spread, youngsters. A dreadful sin moments, and historic firsts, of the Papal visit and fearlessly proclaimed the closer with Labour under Ed especially to our own country indeed, and which must be that touched pilgrims so deeply: moments in Catholic Faith. Miliband. where the faithful are denied firmly dealt with, but Edinburgh, with the St Ninian’s Day tartan, and We Catholics are, I would Alan Clayton access to the Exraordinary ‘thousands’ I have my doubts. in Glasgow, with the haunting Mass Liturgy, as contend, in need of renewal ARGYLL Rite in so many dioceses, He goes on to state that ‘the described in this week’s newspaper by Bishop by better Catechesis, proper despite the Holy Father’s priesthood has become a Joseph Toal and Kevin McKenna and in the sou- Liturgical celebration as the Burning of religious wishes. magnet for young, gay venir supplement by Cardinal Keith O’Brien, new, more accurate and text is not appropriate Kenneth Purdie Catholics who can submerge Archbishop Conti, Fr Paul Conroy and Professor dignified translation of the I’M GLAD to see that the GREENOCK their wicked sexuality in a

The message and the magic moments of Papal visit Haldane. Mass offers. There is a chance American pastor who celibate lifestyle’. Not very And while Pope Benedict’s words to reverse nearly two intended to burn the Qu’ran Roman Catholics: encouraging to the few young in Edinburgh on the dangers of sec- generations of decline and has suspended his plans. What is in a name? men who may genuinely ularism and ‘atheist extremism’ ignorance of the precious gift Perhaps he would have WHY do some Catholics aspire to the priesthood, is it? struck home, his hard-hitting mes- God has gratuitously given us: been wiser to threaten to object to being called He uses phrases like ‘the sage to Scotland’s young the Catholic Faith. photocopy a page from the ‘Roman’ Catholics? For that is Scottish Catholic hierarchy is Catholic pilgrims during the If we accept this moment of Qu’ran and leave it under the what we are. We belong to the good at burying its head in the hauntingly beautiful Bellahou- grace then the reconversion of doormat of his church. western, Latin Church, with sand’ and ‘the hierarchy has ston Mass in Glasgow also Scotland to the ancient Faith This would undoubtedly its headquarters in Rome. been rudderless since the endure. might be viable. have fulfilled his mission to The name differentiates us death of the great Cardinal The Holy Father told young Andrew Gray insult Muslims, but would not from those eastern, Greek, Winning’ and his Observer Catholics that in spite of the EDINBURGH have involved the totalitarian Byzantian Churches, with headline reads ‘Save temptations of the modern connotations (or incendiary whom we are nevertheless in Catholicism? The Pope needs world: “There is only one thing Will Ed Miliband back risk) of actual book-burning. communion. a miracle.’ which lasts: the love of Jesus secular agenda? John E Douglas The visit of Pope Benedict I have known, and Christ.” THE election of Ed Miliband EDINBURGH XVI will surely emphasise respected, many journalists in Everyone can share the joy of as Labour leader has caused this in no uncertain way. a long public lifetime, but pilgrims in now knowing Pope quite a stir. The Miliband Hope for future, or just Sometimes Catholic schools have no time for one who Opinion Benedict better, and in the knowl- brothers have quite a dramatic optimistic thinking? are referred to as being ‘in the appears to enthuse genuinely edge that Scotland, through the hard background. Their father as a A REALLY superb article by possession’ of the Church. in one newspaper, then treats work and sheer will of many, set the tone young man in Belgium with James MacMillan (SCO This is not the case. Our much the same subject with and turned the tide of apparent negativity in soci- his father, just managed to 10/9/10). As ever, he was schools are state schools, open contemptuous derision in ety at large towards the 2010 Papal visit. escape capture by the Nazis. insightful and can see where to all who can find a place in another. Former deputy editor They were Jewish and had the Church has gone down them, irrespective of faith. of the Herald, you say? I’ll they not done so the Milband cul-de-sacs in the past 40 They are properly referred to wager they were glad to see brothers would not be with us years. as ‘Roman Catholic’ because the back of him. today. I hope he is correct that the Roman Church has a Charles Gray Their father’s first name there are signs of this degree of control over them, CHRYSTON SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER was Adolphe. This was judged changing. There are precious protected by law. ‘inappropriate’ in wartime few signs of this in Scotland, Tom Fitzpatrick Shame that Catholic London and was changed to though things look more GLASGOW schools did not close MAIN SWITCHBOARD Ralph. He became the leading hopeful in other parts of the I THINK it is a disgrace that Tel: 0141 221 4956• Fax: 0141 221 4546 Marxist thinker in Europe. He Catholic world, we can only Opinion seems to the Catholic Schools were not died in 1996 and according to hope and pray that this will differ by publication given the day off to celebrate EDITOR his wish was buried proximate spread. KEVIN McKenna takes a full Mass with the Pope. Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 to the tomb of Karl Marx in It is interesting that half page to eulogise with The children would have [email protected] Highgate Cemetery in Seminarians in the American anticipation the visit of the loved the day, my little cousin London. 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mittee which produced the St Eucharist. But back to the St and crusaders against the epis- Andrew Hymnal, along with Andrew Hymnal. copate in Scotland. PAPAL MASS INSPIRES some of the correspondence After a spell of banishment between them, have survived, ith the excitement from Edinburgh on account of and they make interesting read- still fresh about the his political ideas, Pastor John ing. They show just how con- Wvisit of the Successor managed to return to Edinburgh, RETURN TO ST ANDREW cerned the compilers were to of St Peter to our country and to with the intention of preaching get things just right to produce a our parish, I turned to the sec- in the now protestant Church of collection of hymns which tion on Church and Pope. It St Giles on the Royal Mile. would be easily usable in contains some of the great When his parishioners heard he parishes, yet would also be of hymns which many people still was coming, they met him at the highest musical standards. sing with great enthusiasm, Leith and walked up to St Giles They were at pains to produce such as Faith of our Fathers with him singing psalm 123 a collection of hymns which and Full in the panting heart of [124] (“If it had not been that the would convey the Catholic Faith Rome. The hymn which opens Lord was with us, let Israel now in all its splendour, nourish the this section cannot claim to say: If it had not been that the HYMNAL faith of those who sang them, have had the same success as Lord was with us when men rose The Papal Mass at Bellahouston has inspired our and also give glory to Almighty those two, but the sentiments up against us, perhaps they God in the context of the Liturgy are the same, and it too has a great would have swallowed us up and the devotions of the People tune, known as the OLD 124th. alive. Blessed be the Lord, who music columnist to revisit some much loved hymns of God—goals which the It is inconceivable that the did not give us as a prey to their Fathers of the Second Vatican compilers of the St Andrew teeth.”) in imitation of Christ’s ANY SCO which is always guaranteed to Council also had, and which had Hymnal did not know the asso- entry into Jerusalem, and in cel- readers will bring a tear to the eyes of a few. been laid out in the conciliar ciations that this protestant ebration of the new Scottish still remember Hearing the lovely hymn by document on the Sacred Liturgy hymn tune had. A certain John Protestantism. They sung this the little blue Mgrs McHardy and Duffy of Sacrosantum Concilium only a Durie had been a monk of psalm to the OLD 124th. Almost St Andrew Galloway Diocese Ninian of year before (1963). Dunfermline Abbey in the mid- 500 years later this tune would MHymnal, published in the Galloway sung with such gusto As a young person and a dle of the 16th century. He appear in a Catholic hymn book. 1960s. It was the last (and only at Bellahouston Park two weeks musician it seems almost incred- came from a devout Catholic What were the words? Those second) hymnal to be commis- ago made me get out my music ible that so many hymns of such family. His cousin was the which were on all our lips last sioned and approved by the edition of the old St Andrews questionable value and content abbot of Dunfermline and week in Bellahouson Park: God Scottish bishops for use in their when I got home. managed to become so popular another cousin was the abbot of Bless our Pope, God bless our territories, and contained many Even the way it is bound at that time when such an obvi- Melrose and Bishop of glorious Pope! lovely hymns which are still shows that it had been a labour of ously well-produced hymn book Galloway. Nevertheless, John loved by Scottish Catholics love. Adorned with the cross of as the St Andrew Hymnal was had been suspected (with good Fr Gerard Byrne is the co- who are of the correct vintage Fr Gerard Byrne St Andrew which flew so proud- available, along with the steadi- reason, it turned out) of having ordinator of a Ordinary Form to remember them. ly alongside the crossed keys of ly developing repertoire of protestant tendencies, and Latin Mass celebrated in the Actually, the book survived a Peter two weeks ago, and bound another Scot working in the therefore his abbot had ordered Catholic Chaplaincy of the surprisingly long time. I still hymns that are nowhere to be in a blue cover that makes one world of hymnody—the late Fr him to be imprisoned for life, in University of Glasgow (Sundays recall using it when I sang in found in the books of Kevin think of Scotland and our Blessed James Quinn, SJ (1919-2010). order that he would have no during term time, 4pm), and is our church choir as a teenager, Mayhew which dominate the Lady simultaneously, it was Recently I was gobsmacked to influence over others. However, the director of the Schola and later used it when I played parish pews of Scotland, such clearly intended to last. There are have seen in Kevin Mayhew’s he was rescued by friends and Glasguensis. contact Fr Byrne the organ in the parish. From as The bells of the angelus, still some who lament that it did new ‘Catholic’ Hymns Old and cast aside his Benedictine habit on schola_glasguensis @hot- time to time, even now, occa- Dear St Joseph pure and gentle, not last longer than it did. New hymns such as Kum Ba ya, for ever, to become a protestant mail.co.uk, telephone 0141- sional requests are made before O come to the throne of grace, The minutes of the regular not to mention the tired-out minister, and one of the most 882-1024, or go to weddings and funerals for and of course Guardian angel– meetings of the editorial com- Israeli Mass and the Amercan active persecutors of Catholics www.schola.org.uk 12 PAPAL VISIT 2010 SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 1 2010 Friday October 1 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER PAPAL VISIT 2010 13 FEEDING HIS LAMBS is more important than a fashionable Church Retired Glasgow University lecturer PROFESSOR PATRICK REILLY provides an insight into the role of the Holy Father and argues against the criticism that has enveloped Pope Benedict XVI and the way in which he leads the Church

HE Papal visit revealed yet again a radical and inveterate misconceptioon concerning the Pope’s role as Vicar of Christ and leader of His Church on earth. Some people seem to regard the Pope as a kind of head-waiter in a restaurant whose prime Tfunction is to listen attentively to the customers’ orders and ensure they get what they want. As patrons of the restaurant, we do not expect the waiter to ignore our choice of dish and to dictate what we should eat instead. We would not be appeased by the argument that it was for our own good, that what we had chosen would lead to gastric grief whereas what he was impos- ing would be beneficial—this would simply be piling imperti- nence upon impertinence. The customer is always right and any waiter who thinks otherwise will soon find himself out of a job. But the Pope is not a waiter in a restaurant. A more appro- priate simile is that of a doctor, a physician of souls, who diag- noses ailments and prescribes remedies, giving his patients not what they want, but what they need. A patient who comes to suspect his doctor’s competence has every right to seek a new Kevin goes to see the Pope adviser, but that is plainly not the case with the 1.3 billion Catholics worldwide who still regard the Pope as the rock upon By Kevin McHugh For ten-year-old St Mungo’s Primary School pupil Kevin which Christ built His Church, and who still look to him for PRIMARY 5/6 PUPIL, ST MUNGO’S McHugh (inset) the visit of Pope Benedict XVI (above) to moral and spiritual guidance. As such, he does not take orders, PRIMARY SCHOOL, GLASGOW Scotland and the chance to see him celebrate Mass at he gives them, as any true leader in any field of human activi- Bellahouston Park is something that he will remember for the rest of his life ty must finally do. I WAS very happy when we got on the train to Returning to the opening culinary image, the is what Jesus go to Bellahouston Park. The police officers the sky was clear blue. There was not a cloud in Christ commanded Peter (and every Pope since) to do, when gave us directions when we got there and sight. It was really, really sunny and bright. He said: “Feed my lambs.” The Holy Father would be derelict made sure we had our green wrist-bands on. We had three minutes silence to pray before the in this duty if he allowed Christ’s flock to feed upon garbage or My mum and my brother were carrying two Mass started. This part was the best time of the any noxious substance simply because they had a mind to—we cool bags with food and drinks and me and my whole day for me because the Pope was there and I have yet to realise that there can be a junk food of the soul as two sisters were carrying our pilgrim packs was praying with him too. I prayed for my family, well as of the body. The fact that some of the lambs may be and Mass books. My family found a great my friends and all my teachers and for all the peo- clamouring for the shepherd to resist their misguided demands. place to set up where we had a great view of ple who could not see the Holy Father. Christ did not say ‘give them whatever they fancy.’ the screen so we put down our blankets and a When the Mass started, we sang lovely hymns Herein lies the crucial differences between spiritual leadership chair. It was my brother, Darren’s 18th birth- and I followed the words in the hymn book that me and political readership in democratic societies. In politics, the day so it was a very special treat for him. At and my mum shared. I was really excited because it electorate, as with the customer, is always ‘right,’ in the sense that that time Pope Benedict XVI was still in was all leading up to Holy Communion. I felt a tear openly defying them means condemning yourself to the political Edinburgh having a wee rest. in my eye and felt a bit weird because I did not wilderness. The only way to win political power is to give people Soon Michelle McManus came on the big screen expect to cry at that moment. what they want, even if you think that what they want is wrong. and she sang a beautiful song that I really liked. The last thing to look for in a modern democracy is leader- People were clapping and cheering for her. When Papal Mass ship. When the desire to be elected overrides every other con- Susan Boyle came on, everybody started cheering, Pope Benedict spoke to all the people and at the sideration, leadership becomes simply a new name for market jumping up and down and waving their flags. She end, he spoke to all the young people in Scotland research: find out what the voters want and give it to them. As sounded like an opera singer the way she was hit- and told us to stay close to God. I felt quite emo- Groucho Marx cynically puts it: “Here are my principles, if ting those really high notes. I think she seemed like tional, quite happy but quite sad at the same time you don’t like them, I have others.” It echoes Camille a nice and gentle person. Then we heard that Pope because I felt like it was happening that second and Desmoulins’ doleful remark during the French Revolution: “I Benedict had left Edinburgh. it would never happen again. am their leader. I must follow them.” Hence the instability, When all the priests started to walk by in twos, I Just before Holy Communion, I saw loads of yel- volatility, fickleness of political life, since what the public was looking for priests that I knew and I saw Fr low umbrellas coming slowly in straight lines all craves today it may spurn tomorrow. Success can so discon- Paul Francis but he did not see me. Some of the around the park and I was wondering what they certingly mutate into failure, as in so much else, the market priests were waving and taking pictures of us. were for. I did not want to disturb my mum to ask rules, and the market exists to cater to desires, not to criticise, her about it because she looked as if she was saying far less resist, them. Holy Father’s arrival a prayer. Next a boy with an umbrella stopped Pope Benedict XVI (above) leads the clergy to the altar at Bellahouston especially those which many people find troublesome and Church at all if their only function is to echo public opinion, Next when we heard that Pope Benedict was passing beside me and I knew then that it was somebody he Vicar of Bray, that consummate timeserver who Park, Glasgow for the Papal Mass. Professor Patrick Reilly believes unpalatable ‘hard sayings’ today? scrutinise the findings of market research, and adjust their The Fort Shopping Centre in Easterhouse and he would holding an umbrella over a Eucharistic Minister. I trimmed his sails to every wind, making expedience, not that the Holy Father is doing an excellent job in leading the Catholic Well, Christ knew something of that too. “Who can listen to teachings to suit the newest customers’ latest requirements? soon be with us, people were cheering and waving their was first to receive Holy Communion because I was Ttruth, his guiding star, is the perfect embodiment of this Church and resisting the urge to bend to modern trends and fashions this?” said many who followed Him when He startlingly told We shall be told that the Church must change as the world flags. Soon he came into the park. He got into the right next to them and there was a long queue moral ‘leadership’ carried to its logistical extreme—but the them to eat His body and drink His blood. It was too much and changes. True, but not as the world dictates, not as the squad on Popemobile and came around the park. Everybody behind me. When I looked at the screen, I could see Vicar of Bray is totally unfit to be the Vicar of Church; he is no easily, and legitimately, repeal and annul. The Ten they left Him. He did not appeal to them to come back, to talk it the parade-ground wheels and turns at the drill-sergeant’s com- started running towards him with excitement. the Pope giving out Holy Communion. I was think- rock, but simply putty. Commandments were the invention, the brainchild, of Moses, over, to reach a compromise, to make a deal, to down this shock- mands. The Church exists to serve, but not to flatter, the world, I saw a man holding a baby up. She was wearing ing to myself that people from around the world The laws that the Pope is being badgered to change by his who then duped himself and his followers—or perhaps only his ing teaching to make it more palatable. Sorrowfully, He let them and, paradoxically it is a truth that every loving, caring parent pink. When the Holy Father passed, the man handed were asking Pope Benedict to pray for them. uncomprehending critics are not his to change in the first place. followers?—into accepting them as the Word of God. But, in go, for it was the Truth He taught and there is nothing else to do knows, She can often serve it best by contradicting it, by cor- the baby into the Popemobile. The Pope took the Near the end, when the Holy Father blessed us He is no more than their steward and custodian. Underlying the reality, they were no more than a set of man-made regulations with truth but teach it, whatever the consequences. But be sure rection rather than compliance. The parent who thinks to win baby, kissed her twice, once on the forehead and all, I held up my Rosary beads that my mum bought critics’ demands is a fundamental divergence of view con- for guiding an intractable, rebellious people over many years of this: had He decided to consult the market researchers we by capitulating will in the end lose everything. The Church’s once on the side of her head before he handed her me a long time ago so they could get blessed too. I demning the nature of truth and law, particularly in moral and through a difficult, often menacing desert towards a promised would have been denied the great sacrament of our redemption, mission is always to preach salvation, but sometimes this may back. I held up my phone really high and I saw was so happy because I will always have something spiritual matters. land. Moses succeeded. His commandments—not God’s— because Mori and Gallup would never have approved. mean rebuking a world grown too arrogant and vainglorious, Pope Benedict’s face and also the top of the to remember him by. It is commonly accepted today that the laws of science are were sufficient for their time. But why should people living in sometimes encouraging and sustaining a world fallen into Popemobile. I got seven seconds when I recorded it. The pipe bands were playing when I was leaving not invented by men but are discovered by them, just as the 21st century be bound and restricted by a set of instructions fashionable Church, anxiously scanning the latest rat- despair. Pascal explained his strategy for dealing with man: “If I felt so happy that I had actually seen him and that the park and I felt so proud to hear them play. I liked Columbus did not create America, but found it. The law of bound by a man, however great, that seem increasingly irrele- ings, discarding untrendy dogmas like last season’s he exalts himself, I humble him. If he humbles himself, I exalt I got seven seconds of it on my phone. If I ever get the song they were playing because it was lovely. gravity, the second law of thermodynamics, have to be obeyed, vant to, and even at odds with, their needs and wishes today? Astyles, would be doomed to fail and would deserve to him.” Balance is all. another phone, I will keep on sending it to my new Outside the park, we phoned my dad to come and whether we like or dislike them—anyone who called for their There is no reason on earth—and Heaven no longer need be do so. The Pope does the same. The duty of pastoral care and the phone because I want to keep it forever. It is the pick us up. I was quite tired but really happy. That repeal would be regarded as mentally disturbed. heeded—why men today should not rewrite, alter, even aban- Consumer-demand, platforms and plebiscites, manifestos duty of teaching the truth are inextricably entwined. He cannot best thing that has ever happened to me. night, I had a dream that I was in the third row at With moral and spiritual matter it is completely otherwise. don altogether, what another man, thousands of years ago, and referenda, all the contrivances of markets and hustings – —no matter how strident and vociferous his critics may be— I noticed when I got into the park that there were Bellahouston and that I could see the Pope really These are simply and solely the creations, the inventions, of the devised. It is the same logic that is directed against the Pope none of this has any relevance to how the Church guards, pre- renounce the mandate of Christ: “Feed my lambs.” But the loads of clouds in the sky but when the Pope came, close to me. He said a prayer and he said it for me. human mind and what man has called into existence he can as today. Why won’t he change his purely man-made ‘truths,’ serves and communicates God’s Truth. Why have a Pope or a Lord did not say that the lambs were to write the menu. 14 MARIAN SERIES SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 1 2010 Rosaries help express MARY BLESSED VIRGIN our love for Our Lady DR HARRY SCHNITKER continues his extensive SCO series looking at the blessed figure of the Virgin Mary from many different perspectives (OCTOBER) OUR LADY OF THE ROSARY

N THIS series so far, we have Rupe, that this remarkable lady was encountered Our Lady in a mul- devoted to his order. De Rupe was the titude of forms. We have seen inventor of the Rosary, which should the historical Mary, met Her in have made him one of the Church’s most the theology of saints and Popes, popular figures. However, such was his sawI Her incarnate in architecture and eccentricity, that even his own order is at art, and even recalled those who have odds as to what to make of him. To some, had the privilege of hearing or seeing the confident attribution of the Rosary Her in person. Touch, however, has, so to De Rupe will be unacceptable. far, eluded us. Yet Marian devotion is a Few devotions of the Catholic very tactile thing; to touch a very Church have had such a confusing Catholic expression of love for the development as that of the Rosary. As Divine. And we have all touched Mary, we shall see in this month’s articles, it for whenever we say our Rosaries, we has been attributed to St Dominic, to touch the Mother of God, She runs the Carthusians, to the Brigittines, and through our hands as we think of Her to influences as diverse as Hinduism, life and that of Her Son. Buddhism, and Islam. For many cen- We all have a favourite one, beads turies, it was even held that the founder smooth or rough, with or without a lit- of the Dominicans, St Dominic, was tle medallion or heart. Some have taken personally responsible for the devotion. on an importance of their own; I have a Responsibility has to be laid at the silver one which belonged to my grand- door of De Rupe, who was rather diffi- father and which I have had ever since dent about his own role, and with rea- I left home. At times, Rosaries have an son; invention was rather frowned amuletic quality. They are kept in upon by Church authorities. The man trouser pockets or handbags but never responsible for the popularisation of used, or are carried by those whose the devotion, the Dominican, Michael lives or careers depend to some extent Francisci, also knew this, and attrib- on luck, by soldiers and sportsmen— uted the origins of the Rosary to none famously by Wayne Rooney. This is not other than the Venerable Bede. Whilst what they were intended for, of course. it would have been wonderful to have So what is the story of the Rosary? such a popular Catholic devotion orig- The Rosary has for centuries been an inating in Britain, this is as fanciful as icon of Catholicism. The beads were the attribution to St Dominic. worn on monastic garb, often outsize to There is no evidence that De Rupe emphasise the Catholicity of the wearer. contemplated a structured devotion Non-Catholics would comment on the until after he had settled in Ghent in use of the beads in churches, and the 1468. There, he was briefly the confes- dismissive 19th-century British sor at the local Beguinage. The Ghent Protestant travel writers would use them Beguinage had developed its own par- as a topos to emphasise the backward- ticular form of prayer beads: ever since ness of Catholic countries. The humble 1234 they had prayed a ‘Psalter of the string of beads, then, was the dividing Blessed Virgin Mary’ on a daily basis, line demarcating the separateness of consisting of three times five chaplets Europe’s Christian communities. of ten beads. Alanus, according to his own admission, borrowed this practice et the Rosary is more than the to form the basis of his devotion. symbol of the Catholic Church The real genius of Alanus de Rupe, Yin the post-Reformation period. however, did not consist of re-using a Indeed, it pre-dates the Reformation by Beguine tradition, or even in its adap- some considerable time. tation. What was genuinely revolution- It has its roots in a very deep past, but ary was his idea to merge these the current version of the Rosary dates devotional practices with the concept back to the 15th century. This is inter- of a religious guild. Guilds were par- esting, as the century preceding the ticularly vigorous in Ghent, but were Reformation has traditionally been dis- not primarily prayer confraternities. missed as spiritually corrupt. On closer The establishment of a guild for only observation, however, one finds that reciting the Rosary was nothing short many of the practices that came to of inspirational. define the Church after the Reformation De Rupe’s erection of the sprang up between 1400 and 1500. Confraternity of the Rosary in Douai in Few 15th-century devotions made 1470, when he was briefly living back quite such an impact as the Rosary. Its at the friary there, signalled the start of roots are in the Low Countries, where the modern Rosary. His vision was it flourished around the court of the nothing short of breathtaking: he envis- dukes of Burgundy, and more particu- aged a guild open to all, with free mem- larly, under the benevolent gaze of the bership, unrestricted by wealth, status There was Jan Uytenhove, the vicar- to the Dominican friary there, and its A Rosary is draped over the praying hands English princess, Margaret of York, or residence. This was to be a world- general of the Low Countries province most important patroness. It is very of a statue of Our Lady. Rosary beads form wife of Duke Charles the Bold. She wide confraternity. His new confrater- of the Observant Dominicans since likely, indeed, that it was Weyts who an important part of our Marian devotion was a great patroness of the religious nity soon attracted the attention of the 1459, and De Rupe’s immediate superi- introduced Margaret into the confrater- orders, in particular the stricter ones, religious authorities. Wary of innova- or, who gave his blessing to the new nity there. Her son-in-law, the Holy Roman such as the Observant Franciscans, the tion, Ferry, Cardinal de Clugny, the confraternity on April 6, 1472. His fam- By this time, the most famous Emperor Maximilian I, entered the Dominicans, the Carthusians and the Bishop of Tournai, ordered Alanus to ily were close confidents of the ducal Rosary confraternity of all had been confraternity in Cologne and became a Brigittines. All these orders were explain his new confraternity. Clugny family. Also a friend of both Margaret founded. The Cologne confraternity strong devotee. deeply committed to the evangelisation brings us back to Margaret of York. The of York and Alanus de Rupe was owed its existence to Dominican pupils The Rosary had become an estab- of the wider public, some through pub- bishop belonged to the duchess’ inner Laurent Muschelede, prior of the of Alanus de Rupe: Jacob Sprenger and lished devotional aid by 1500, with a lic preaching and others through their circle in the Low Countries. Charterhouse of Hérinnes, and Michael Francisci. Sprenger is more Europe-wide guild membership. It writings. The great wealth of the Margaret’s spiritual councillor. famous these days as the inquisitor would not be until the Battle of duchess greatly assisted these religious everal other members of Finally, there was Jacques Weyts, who wrote the Witches’ Hammer, the Lepanto in 1571, however, that the in their work. Margaret’s inner circle were who inaugurated the confraternity in handbook for the persecution of witch- devotion established itself as the pri- It was, therefore, fortunate for the Sclosely involved in the birth of Gent, the main residence of the dukes es in the following century. He, too, mary expression of devotion to Mary ambitious Breton Dominican, Alanus de the Rosary devotion. of Burgundy. Margaret was very close was a familiar of Margaret of York. and Jesus of the whole Church. Friday October 1 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER A GRAND LITTLE PARISH 15 A lively meeting with WEEK 32, VOLUME 1 no shortage of ideas Canon Brannan and Fr John Paul join forces to maintain order as they field a myriad of questions from St Aidan’s parishioners in KT BROGAN’S series A GRAND LITTLE PARISH

FTER a few humorous mentioned. Questions were asked ing to his feet. “Go on,” the canon said and Fr John Paul and myself will go Mozza. “They don’t call him Loup for words by the canon, Fr about how this committee would be with a smile. over them. nothing.” John Paul rose to address selected. “Will the new hall be eco-friendly? “When all has been considered, As tea was served, there was a lot to the meeting. Tandy, lying “Commitees grow into cliques. Solar panels on the roof, for instance. another meeting will be called and the talk about. Here and there, voices were at the canon’s feet, We’ve all seen that in the past,” said A small wind turbine, perhaps?” parish will be off to a flying start raised in argument. Tandy, who had waggedA his tail by way of encourage- one irate-looking woman. The canon stared for a moment and before you know it...” fallen asleep, awakened suddenly and ment. An agenda had been circulated at “Aye, an’ a parish is made up o’ the speaker dived into the space pro- There was a polite round of applause growled for a moment or two. the previous Sunday’s Masses and as it them that dae, and them that criticise,” vided and began to deliver a long lec- and the ladies had just begun to fill the “Arguments... the sound of that wor- was worked through, it was clear that Kitty’s voice rang out. The two speak- ture about sustainability, reducing teacups ranked on the long side table ries me,” whispered Fr John Paul. all present had given some thought to ers glared at each other. carbon footprints and was just getting when Mozza, Hezza and Buzz raised The canon laughed. “No cause for the matters to be covered. “As long as any parish committee round to describing how a co-operative their hands in unison. worry John Paul. That’s good robust Fr John Paul kept a firm grip on the had a representation from the newer parish recycling project could be set up “Question for Fr John Paul...” began discussion. And of course, it’s a proud ensuing discussion while managing to parishions they’re often made to feel before an interruption became possi- Mozza. parochial tradition... arguing with one make hasty notes here and there. Bert like intruders in an established parish ble. Low groans and shuffling of feet “What aboot the football team?” another. You might call it a reflection Mullaney got to his feet to deliver a like this,” one young woman said. were threatening to drown out his Hezza and Buzz spoke in unison. of interest in parish affairs.” He stood monologue about his negotiations with “There’s gratitude for ye. I invited monologue when at last the canon was “It’s still pending,” was the answer. up and clapped his hands. Councillor Chirray which had brought you to my table at the basket tea,” able to make a contribution. “We’ve still to find someone to take “Your attention, please.” he beamed. about the access to the Welfare. He had called a voice from the back. “Now... you have a lot of very inter- training and to organise the team...” “I’m sure there are a lot of great ideas just taken a deep breath to launch into “You telt us tae integrate, Fr John esting material there and no mistake. “I’ll dae it,” a stocky, white-haired whizzing around this hall by the sound a lecture on keeping council contacts Paul, didn’t ye. Well... so much for I’d like to study it at my leisure to do it man rose to his feet. “I’ll lick these of things. amicable for the good of the parish integration...” justice. Could you perhaps set it all young anes intae shape.” “Now, you’ve all got writing materi- when someone shouted: “Siddoon, “Is the parish committee to be elect- down in writing and let me have it has There was a spontaneous round of als there, so get your ideas and obser- Bert. We ken a’ that. Ye’re haudin’ up ed on the basis of volunteers, Father?” soon as possible,” he asked. applause. Mozza, Hezza and Buzz vations down on paper. Fr John Paul the proceedins.” “Do we get a vote, or what?” “Fr John Paul and myself will give it looked slightly apprehensive. At and I will go through them, I promise A few people applauded the inter- Various voices were raised in our consideration.” teatime, introductions were made. you, then we’ll make some decisions. vention and Fr John Paul cooled Bert’s enquiry. Fr John Paul looked slightly “Deo gratias,” shouted an elderly “Loup Gorman at your service, “We’ll call another meeting as soon indignation by praising his efforts on alarmed. man at the front of the hall. Father,” the volunteer offered a hand- as that’s been done and then we can the parish’s behalf at which he sat “The decision has yet to be “I was an altar boy before Vatican shake. really get up a good head of steam, as down with arms folded resentfully. reached,” he said hastily. II,” was his answer to a look of enquiry “Ma name’s Matthew, but they call they say. Now... enjoy your tea.” “Just as long as we dinna have the from the canon. me Loup. Ah was a goalie in junior His little speech brought a round of here was no shortage of ideas for usual crowd that try t’ push furrit. football a long time ago. Ex PE applause and things settled down a bit social events, groans when fund- Democracy... that’s whit we’re efter.” he canon clapped his hands. instructor in the RAF. I’ve been away after that. Traising was mentioned but An angry-looking man banged his “Time for a break,” he visitin’ the grandweans in America this “You must be thirsty. I’ll get you agreement that setting the hall to rights walking stick on the floor for emphasis. Tannounced with a smile. last wee while. Didna hear you were something in two ticks,” the canon said was a priority. Jack Gilmartin present- “Time for the cup of tea I think,” “There’s a lot to talk about, so we’ll lookin’ for somebody t’ train a fitba’ looking over by Fr John Paul. ed a short report on his findings and murmured the canon. be able to do it over that cup of tea the team...” “No need. Kitty’s bringing us some the volunteer tradesmen openly stated “You take over for a bit,” Fr John ladies have promised us. “He’s too auld,” Mozza, now tea,” answered Fr John Paul. their willingness to work for the bene- Paul was beginning to look flustered. “There will then be a short period alarmed, whispered to the canon. “I was talking to Tandy,” was the fit of the parish and were vigorously The canon rose. when you can make suggestions, note Bernard, passing by, heard him and answer and the other just had to laugh applauded. The atmosphere suddenly “I have a question,” a serious look- some of your ideas on the sheets of permitted himself a smile. as he looked out over a sea of heads chilled when a parish committee was ing fellow with a beard said while ris- paper provided. They’ll be collected “Don’t be too sure of that,” he told bent intently over sheets of paper. Familial respect is a lesson that Church could well learn

‘THE hierarchy is not just there to undertake tasks on his own initiative. minister, but to govern, the Furthermore, let pastors respectfully hierarchy stands between Christ Mgr Basil acknowledge that just freedom which and the family of believers’. belongs to everyone in this earthly These words were uttered by Pope Loftus Zeal and Patience city’, (Lumen Gentium, n.37). Paul VI on November 20, 1965, a few Families work out new models as days before the end of the Second children come of age, without Vatican Council. Ultimately it is St Robert with respect to the apostolate from detracting from the rightful honour He had been frightened by the Bellarmine who is to blame. For their union with Christ their head,” (n due to parents. The Laity has come of intensity of the debate on the council’s centuries the Church had taught that 3). age. A new model is still needed in the mission document–Ad Gentes. his doctrine—that the ancient regime What is needed is the recognition family of the Church. The Dutch Cardinal Alfrink had in France, where there were separate that yesterday’s theological and Love and good humour, together castigated the draft document because ‘estates’, or castes, for clergy and pastoral models of the Church—those with lack of pomposity and it spoke as if the mission of the laity—should be a model for the of Robert Bellarmine—must give way self-importance will resolve the matter Church ‘were entrusted almost solely Church. to the models outlined by Vatican II. for the Church, as I saw it resolve to the hierarchical church, while the And 20 years after the council, in This is a necessary first step. No things recently for a delightful family other followers of Christ were capable 1986, Cardinal Bernardin, the more patronising or condescension. at Mass. The second reading was only of co-operation with the bishops’. Archbishop of Chicago in the United Sadly, there then still remains the need Paul’s injunction to children to obey Bishop McGrath of Panama was no States of America still struggled with to dovetail the enhanced role of the their parents. The father playfully dug less strident—condemning any idea this conflict between the Laity with the divinely conferred and his elbows into the ribs of his teenage that the laity’s contribution to the empowerment of the People of inalienable right of the bishops to sons sitting on either side of him. A mission of the Church was only God—baptised as priest, prophet and govern the Church. As Cardinal little later, as Paul urged children to be ‘incidental’. king— and the subordination of the and is not simply a ‘perfect’ society on Bernardin said, that is ‘our future kind to their father when his mind Other bishops disagreed. They laity to the hierarchy. earth, then the relationships between agenda’. failed, the two sons wrapped their seemed to fear becoming redundant, He said: “How to make our own a its members will evolve. We must let A start could be made by heeding arms round him. Clearly, this was a so they asked the Pope to intervene. vision of the Church that recognises them do so. the council’s injunction to ‘let sacred vibrant Catholic family, with no The council struggled then, as the the distinctive charism of all believers The laity came of age when they pastors recognise and promote the problems about rights and hierarchy. Church still struggles today, to move as well as the unique and essentially were recognised both by the council’s dignity as well as the responsibility of The Church could learn from it. the laity on from ‘participation’ or different charism of the presbyteral document on the Laity and by its the layperson in the Church. Let them ‘co-operation’, to the rightful role ministry is another item on our future dogmatic constitution on the Church: willingly make use of his prudent Mgr Basil Loftus is a priest of the given to it at Baptism, and attested to agenda.” ‘For by its very nature the Christian advice. Let them confidently assign Diocese of Leeds now living in in the council’s dogmatic constitution The last thing we need is a juridical vocation is also a vocation to the duties to him in the service of the retirement in the North of Sutherland. on the Church—Lumen solution in the theoretical order. apostolate’ (Apostolicam Church, allowing freedom and room He worked in secretariat for English Gentium—namely one of Rather, because the Church is Actuositatem, n 2). for action. Further, let them encourage and Welsh bishops in Rome during the ‘collaboration’. maturing into the Kingdom of God, “The laity derive the right and duty the layperson so that he may Second Vatican Council 16 MISSIO SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 1 2010 Reminder of what is important FR PAT McGUIRE, national director of the charity MISSIO SCOTLAND, refreshes our memory about the crucial work being undertaken by the organisation and looks at how the Papal visit strengthens this message

AM sure that like most thing in many of us that we nothing to do with the organisa- lined in her era of so called new Catholics in Britain need to tease out and set as new tion, unashamedly, on behalf of thinking—Prayer, Sacrifice and thoughts of the Papal directions. those who did, I happily accept- Practical Assistance. visit pop up in my Last week I gave a short time ed the thanks. The ‘Benedict Prayer, Pauline saw as the thoughts as I try to move of reflection to the diocesan bounce’ obviously crossed the ‘simplest and most effective backI into the less festive practi- directors of Missio in Ireland, Irish Sea. way of helping the missions’. calities of daily life and work. (they call themselves World What now one might ask? Business people told her they If the truth were to be told, I Mission Ireland). During our How do we take up the Papal were too busy to spend long don’t want to let go of anything two days together every one of challenge that has been heard periods in prayer and so she from the visit to Scotland or the directors, including Bishop by millions of Christians devised a way that they could England. The Lord through the Colm O’Reilly, thanked me for throughout these islands and not reject. Groups of five busi- Holy Father has stirred some- the Papal visit. Although I had elsewhere, that call to proclaim ness men and women promised the Gospel? to pray one decade of the rosary The personal presence of each day for one of the world’s Pope Benedict XVI has made us continents. The idea soon all keenly aware of the Papal spread and each day the mis- EWTN PROGRAMMES message, but it is one that is sions throughout the whole given every year, especially dur- world were brought under the SUN 3 OCT WED 6 OCT ing the month of October. That guidance of the Holy Spirit. 9AM 1PM month was first set aside by Pius Thus the Living Rosary was IN CONCERT: MOTETS OF LIVE DAILY MASS XI in 1926 as a time of prayer established. Incidentally, more THE BACH FAMILY 7.30PM for the spread of the Gospel. than 4000 Scottish children 10AM As the years have rolled by it promised Pope Benedict XVI WRITINGS OF ST FRANCIS has become part of the year’s that they would pray the Rosary FORGOTTEN HERITAGE: OF ASSISI routine and often been confined for the mission. Can the adults EUROPE THU 7 OCT to Mission Sunday and the col- follow suit? 3PM 1PM lection for the ‘Propagation of THE WORLD OVER LIVE DAILY MASS the Faith.’ However the Papal rayer: For the Missions 7PM 7.30PM intention was for something far need not be limited to the FRANCISCAN UNIVERSITY greater than that. One 12th of Rosary. Pauline herself RESTORATION OF THE P PRESENTS the year was to be specifically would spend many hours daily 8PM BASILICA OF ST FRANCIS devoted to supporting and sus- in adoration of the Blessed BEST OF THE JOURNEY 8PM taining missions. The focus cre- Sacrament. (Pope Benedict HOME MISSION FOR TRUTH ated in October was to underpin gave us an example of that 10PM 9PM all the mission activities during prayer in Hyde Park.) Ideally ROME REPORTS: THE WORLD PADRE PIO'S WAY OF THE the rest of the year. the prayer of Holy Mass should SEEN FROM THE VATICAN CROSS That focus was to be centred be offered for the ‘Spread of the on the three principals on which Gospel’ but if time is short, a 11PM FRI 8 OCT Pauline Maire Jaricot had thought or a Hail Mary at the LIVE BENEDICTION 1PM founded the Association for the bus stop or during the tea break MON 4 OCT LIVE DAILY MASS Propagation of the Faith. will bring the influence of that 1PM 7.30PM Pope Pius XI was so at one same Holy Spirit to work in our DAILY MASS PADRE PIO’S WAY OF THE with Pauline’s principals that he world. 7.30PM CROSS adopted her Association and by ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI: PER- 9PM the Motu Proprio Romanorum acrifice: Everyone has FECT JOY Pontificio of May 3, 1922 made something to offer THE WORLD OVER 9PM it his primary support for those SPauline would constantly SAT 9 OCT FR CORAPI spreading the Gospel abroad, tell her friends. She did not 1PM Ad Extra 10PM , and for sustaining the mean money, although she took CATHOLIC LIVES LIVE DAILY MASS newly founded dioceses that subject up frequently throughout the world. enough. She saw an unhar- TUE 5 OCT 7PM Pope Benedict XVI in his nessed resource for the 1PM ASSISI: HOME OF ST FRANCIS homilies this year addressed Missions in ill health, pain and LIVE DAILY MASS clergy, laity and young old age. She asked people to 7.30PM 9PM Catholics reminding them of offer their hardships to the Lord THE LAST APPEAL LIFE ON THE ROCK their duty to proclaim Jesus as for the sake of the Gospel. The Lord. His thoughts echoed again Lord does not look for suffering ractical Assistance: hearts of many in this land. The and again those of Pius XI in or pain, rather the selfless offer- Pauline took the plight of response of God’s people to the 1922 when he gathered the ing by those who endure unites Pmissionary work to those visit should not be ignored. LAY READERS’ GUIDE Society of the Holy Childhood all to Calvary and to its redemp- who understood suffering and Processing through the vast by Fr John Breslin (Missionary Children) and the tive sacrifice. hardship. She approached the congregation at Bellahouston, I Society of St Peter the Apostle What a gift Pauline asked women working in the factories saw tears well up among sever- (for the education of seminari- from the people of the 19th cen- of Lyons in France and asked al of my fellow priests as the SUNDAY OCTOBER 3 ans and novices) together with tury. Yet many thousands of them to help. From their own crowds cried out and waved to Sunday 27/C. Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4 Response: O that Propagation of the Faith into people willingly offered it to poverty these women gave the ‘their priest’ or to Fr Joe or Fr today you would listen to His voice! Harden not your The Pontifical Mission God as missionaries moved fur- smallest coin of the realm. Tom or simply to the ‘priests.’ hearts. 2 Timothy 1:6-8.13-14. Luke 17:5-19 Societies. All based on those ther and further into unexplored From their poverty they feed Looking down from the altar MONDAY same three principals that regions bringing hope, goodwill the hungry. steps at the sea of colour and Memorial of St Francis of Assisi. Galatians 1:6-12. Pauline Jaricot saw as indispen- and relief to millions. As a fundraiser for the mis- smiles the message was clear Response: The Lord keeps His covenant ever in mind. sable to Mission for the Church. Is the pain of the 21st century sions I should dwell on this part enough. We love our Church Luke 10:25-37. October was to be the time of and less than in the past? Are of Pauline’s story but I won’t. and all that it brings us. remembering, as Pauline put it self-discipline and selflessness Just as have all missionaries It would be a tragedy to say TUESDAY that, no one is too rich to not walking the path to Golgotha coming out of Scotland I too the least if that outpouring of Galatians 1:13-24. Response: Lead me, O Lord, in the path of life eternal. Luke 10:38-42. receive and no one too poor to and the garden? Perhaps have experienced the generosity blessing from and to God were give. Every Catholic has some- October 2010 would be a good of Scots Catholics towards the to be allowed to dissipate. WEDNESDAY thing to offer the mission. time for all of us to rethink the missions. If you believe in chance then Galatians 2:1-2.7-14. Response: Go out to the whole Pauline’s principals were not spiritual resources that are at our Suffice it to say that all year happily mission month falls on world; proclaim the Good News. Luke 11:14. new, they had simply been side- personal disposal? round we have opportunities to the heels of the visit. give towards good causes over- If you believe in opportuni- THURSDAY seas, to respond to tragedies or ties given by the Lord, then Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary. Galatians 3:1-5. Response: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel? He simply help other human beings Mission month is a call to has visited His people. Luke 11:5-13. in their daily struggle. But it is make, that which was voiced in only once each year that the September a reality in October, FRIDAY Church puts its own mission and every month thereafter. Galatians 3:7-14. Response: The Lord keeps His covenant ever in mind. Luke 11:15-26. before its members and asks The Church is Mission and their help and that is at the col- October is the time of manifest- SATURDAY lection on Mission Sunday. ing ourselves as Church Galatians 3:22-29. Response: The Lord remembers His Most assuredly the Holy through prayer, sacrifice and covenant for ever. Luke 11:27-28. Father’s visit has stirred the practical assistance. Friday October 1 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHURCH NOTICES 17

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The Society of the Innocents St Lucyʼs Pro Life Vigil Living Life to the Full: Faith, Family, Friendship and Community Motherwell Branch Friday 15th October ANNUAL MASS AND “I do not ask you to do more than look Vocations Week 3 – 10 October 2010 at him. You can look at very ugly things, TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION DIOCESE OF PAISLEY On can you not look upon the most VOCATIONS MASS Monday 4th October at 7.30pm beautiful object imaginable?” In St Teresa of Avila in St Francis Xavier’s Church, Carfin 6 pm Rosary St Mirin’s Cathedral, Paisley Celebrant Fr. Eddie McGhee on 7 pm Mass (Columnist in the Scottish Catholic Observer) followed by buffet, talks, films Thursday 7th October 2010 at 7pm ALL WELCOME and prayers Feast of Our lady of the Rosary Tea will be served afterwards Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament until Principal Celebrant 9.30 am Mass The Right Reverend Philip Tartaglia St Lucyʼs - Hornbeam Road, Cumbernauld, G67 3NQ Bishop of Paisley Mass in honour of the Feast of Contact Billy 07849886060 Refreshments in the Cathedral Hall afterwards St. Faustina ALL ARE WELCOME at St Monica’s Church MEDJUGORJE COME AND SEE…. Sharp Avenue, Coatbridge OUR LADY’S MONTHLY MESSAGE GIVEN TO will be held on THE VISIONARY MARIJA PAVLOVIC FOR THE “I have come that they may have life, VILLAGE OF MEDJUGORJE AND THE WORLD ON and have it to the full.” Tuesday 5th October at 7pm SEPTEMBER 25 2010 John 10:10 All Welcome “Dear children! Today I am with you and bless you all with my Tea in hall motherly blessing of peace, and I urge you to live your life of faith even more, because you are still weak and are not humble. I urge you, little children, to speak less and to work more on your personal conversion so that your witness may be TO ADVERTISE fruitful. And may your life be unceasing prayer. Thank you for having responded to my call." Call Colette On: Craig Lodge Family House of Prayer 0141 241 6105 Dalmally, PA33 1AR. Tel (01838) 200 216 www.craiglodge.org Email: [email protected]

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DEVLIN McCANN DEATH SCOT-COVER 21st Anniversary Remembering this day RE-UPHOLSTERY MacKINNON Sacred Heart of Jesus, have and every day, a loving Suddenly but peacefully at mercy on the soul of our mother and grandmother, 01698 834091 his home in Kenneth Drive, dear father, Jimmy, who died Peggy (Margaret), died Lochboisdale, on September October 6, 1989; also our October 3, 1988, and a RECOVERS from £399 15, 2010, George MacKin- dear mother, Alice, who died much loved father and FREE SCATTER CUSHIONS & FOOTSTOOL non, aged 74 years. A loving February 9, 1987. grandfather, James, died husband, dad and papa. St Anthony, pray for them. August 18, 1996; also • Repairs • New Foams • Springs Repaired • Sacred Heart of Jesus, have Inserted by Josephine and our loving brothers, Peter, Tom. died March 6, 1991, Michael, www.scotcover.co.uk mercy on him. KELLY also MOBILE REPAIR SERVICE all over Scotland Sadly missed by loving wife died May 10, 2005 and 15th Anniversary. Mary and family. 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Perhaps it’s just as well, Contact Michael Our Lady of the Isles, pray In loving memory of our dear We never could have said LYNCH Mob: 07878156444 for him. father, William Docherty, who goodbye, Land: 01698 827724 (ansa) Inserted by the family at died on September 30, 1974, 29th Anniversary To the one’s we loved so home and abroad. beloved husband of the late In loving memory of our dear well. Elizabeth Docherty (McE- mother, Jane McEwan who Inserted by their loving MEMORIAM wan), our dearest mother. died September 28, 1981. family, Betty, Tommy, John, G EORGE P. R EILLY May their dear souls rest in Mother dear, no words can ADDISON Margaret and Andy, Robert Painter and Decorator the peace of Christ. say, Treasured memories of our and Joan. 30 Years of Experience Monsignor Henry Docherty, The pain we feel in our May the angels up above, dearest son and brother, his sisters Mary Margaret hearts today, Free Estimates Gordon, who died October 4, Give our nana and granda all Hall (U.S.A.) and Kathleen Tomorrow and our whole our love. 07974379811 2000. McKay. lives through, A daily prayer, a silent tear, God Bless. 01698 822215 We’ll thank God our mother From all the grandchildren. A constant wish that you DUNPHY was you. were here. 10th Anniversary Nothing can be more beauti- It broke our hearts to lose In loving memory of Vincent ful, TERRY SPECIALIST you, Michael, who died October 4, Than the memories we have IN McCARRON But you did not go alone, 2000. of you, LUNDIE TOOTH 2nd Anniversary For part of us went with you, Gone but not forgotten. To us you were very special, The WHITENING Treasured memories of AND The day God called you Love from the family. And God must have thought Peter, a much loved Denture COSMETIC home. that too. DENTURES husband, dad and granda, Technician St Antony, pray for him. May you always be in sun- who died October 7, 2008. Have your own natural teeth High quality Dentures made with Inserted by his loving mum, shine, whitened. Monitor your own shade good quality private teeth and Close in our hearts you will dad and brothers. And His love around you change by this new safe method. quality denture base material. always stay, Home visits can be arranged. flow, A beautiful natural appearance BURNS Loved and remembered SAVE YOURSELF £££’s made for the individual. For what it meant to lose every day. TELEPHONE FOR A FREE CONSULTATION 42nd Anniversary you, 15 Fairfield Lodge, Bothwell. 18 ASHBURTON ROAD, KELVINDALE, GLASGOW G12 Of your charity, please pray No one will ever know. Telephone 0141-334 1883 for the repose of the soul of 02559 The family. our dear mother, Mary Loving you always Gran, for- VOCATIONS Burns, who died October 7, getting you never. McDONACH 1968; also our dear father, IRVINE Grandchildren and great- 50th Anniversary. JERICHO John Burns, killed in action In loving memory of my dear grandchildren. December 30, 1944. R.I.P. friend, Maureen, died Octo- In loving memory of Do you feel that St Martin and Our Lady of ber 4, 1989. To Augustine (ex City of BENEDICTINES God is calling Perpetual Succour, pray for I mention your name and Glasgow Police), died you to the place Combine the them. think of you often, a October 1, 1960, beloved Spiritual Life with Missionary Inserted by their loving fam- God Bless you Maureen, Family husband of Catherine Priesthood ily. You’re never forgotten. Murray McCourt, died May the running of Announcement: 15, 1976, and their elder ʻJericho Innsʼ for Then we Inserted by Jean Lundie. can help Contact son, Brian Thomas, died those being you ʻpassed by on CARROLL Patricia suddenly on September 17, Remembering with love my Cairney: 1981, their eldest the other sideʼ dear wife, Margaret, devoted Cherished daughter, Geraldine The Drug & Alcohol Contact: mum, gran and great-gran, Elizabeth Currie, after a long Addicted who died October 1, 2006. 0141 241 illness, died October 25, The Vocations Director Memories 6106 Victims of Domestic SMA FATHERS Of tender heart and gracious 1984; also his sister, May Violence St Theresaʼs spirit. Miller (ex Paisley), died Clarendon Place, Dunblane St Theresa, pray for her. intimations@ May 5, 2000, and her Homeless Men Perthshire FK15 9HB Of Your &Women Inserted by husband John scottishcatholicobserver.org.uk daughter, Maureen Parise, Holidays for those on and family. died June 18, 2000. Both Low income PERSONAL Loved Ones All bookings buried in Block Island must be Cemetery, R.I. Vocation info from: UNATTACHED? CHAMBERS made by St Augustine, pray for Brother Patrick, Please pray for the souls of Call: 0141 them. Monastery of Jesus, Join the our dear mother, Cathie Monday 5pm St Catherine, pray for Harelaw Farm CATHOLIC Campbell, who died October 241 6106 prior to them. UNATTACHED 6, 1985, and our dear father, St Theresa of the Child KILBARCHAN DIRECTORY publication Renfrewshire Jim, died July 21, 1994. date. Jesus, pray for them. PA10 2PY Tel: 01322 222 213 Inserted by their loving fam- Inserted by Austen on behalf for free brochure ily. of their family. Friday October 1 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

MacDONALD SMITH PRAYER TO THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Cherished memories of our 9th Anniversary BLESSED VIRGIN In loving memory of Alexan- dear mother, Janet, died Oc- MacKINNON O Most Beautiful Flower of der, who died on September tober 4, 1976, and our dear Mary and family would like to 25, 2001, aged 35 years. Mount Carmel, fruitful in the father, John, who died No- thank most sincerely Fr So sadly missed. splendour of Heaven, vember 3, 1970. Roddy, Fr Michael, Fr Callum “Present him to God the May God grant them eternal for celebrating George’s Re- Blessed Mother of the Son of Most High.” rest. quiem Mass. Special thanks Our Lady of Lourdes, pray God, Immaculate Virgin, as- Iain, Donald, Isabell and to Fr Roddy for his spiritual for him. sist me in this my necessity. families. comfort and unfailing atten- Inserted by his loving family. O Star of the Sea, help me MILLIGAN PRETE tion during George’s illness. MacINNES Thanks to MacMillan Nurses, and show me herein You are Fifth Anniversary 9th Anniversary. 2nd Anniversary With treasured and loving district nurses and home car- my Mother. O Holy Mary, Remembering with love Treasured memories of our memories of Annie (Tracey), TAGGART ers. Thanks to Callum An- Mother of God, Queen of today and always, Michael, thony for his lovely piping dearest mother, mother-in- dear wife of the late John, In memory of our dear father, Heaven and Earth, I humbly th and special thanks to Neil law and Nana, Mary Mie, who died on 7 October, adored mum, gran and Daniel Hughes Taggart, McIntyre Undertaker and beseech You from the bot- who passed away peacefully 2005. Beloved husband of great-gran of the family, who M.B.E., B.M., J.P., who died Archie Walker. Thanks to St tom of my heart to succour on October 1, 2008. Frances and much loved dad sadly died October 6, 2001. October 2, 1983; also our Midnight stars are shining, Peter’s Hall and Polochar May she rest in peace. of John, Rosella, Michael, dear mother, Helen me in my necessity. There On a grave not far away, Meechan, who died May 1, Inn for catering. Grateful Also remembering loved Francis and Anne. A treas- are none that can withstand Where we laid our loving 1963, our brother, Pally thanks to all who attended ones gone before. Your power. O show me ured grandpa of Stephen, mother, (Patrick), who died Septem- the Requiem Mass and who Our Lady of the Isles, pray Danielle, Frances, Michael, Nine years ago today, ber 30, 1987, our brother sent Mass cards, sympathy herein You are my mother. for her. cards and who visited the Daniel, Paul, Lauren, It broke our hearts to lose Francie, died October 5, O Mary, conceived without Eoghann, Alice, Rebecca you, house. Sharon, Natasha, Francis 1999, also Helen, died in sin, pray for us who have re- and Joseph, Ardnamonie, But you did not go alone, Italy, September 2, 2001. Holy Mass will be offered for and Samantha and great- South Uist. For part of us went with you, All sadly missed. the intentions of all. course to Thee (three times). grandsons Jack, Charlie and The day God called you Our Lady of Lourdes pray 5 Kenneth Drive, Lochbois- O thank you for Your mercy dale, South Uist. MacMILLAN Casper. home. for them. to me and mine. Amen. Say Words cannot express how So put Your arms around her Inserted by the family. Remembering with love and for three days; publication affection, our darling mother, much we miss and think of Lord, Forever keep her safe, promised. – D.T. Annie, died October 6, 1971. you every day. May God grant her eternal She was so very special, THANKSGIVING As life goes on without you, And can never be replaced. TAYLOR joy. PRAYER TO THE The days turn into years, Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant Her loving family – Eriskay Precious memories of my GRATEFUL thanks to Our BLESSED VIRGIN We hold a million memories, them eternal rest. beloved dad, grandad, great- and Glasgow. Lady of Lourdes, St Joseph So sadly missed. grandad and father-in-law, O Most Beautiful Flower of And many silent tears, and St Jude for prayers an- From your loving family. xxxx John, died October 5, 1994, McNULTY Eternal rest grant unto him, swered. – B.D. Mount Carmel, fruitful in the A loving gran, kind and true, also my brother, John, died O Lord, splendour of Heaven, 17th Anniversary. One in a million gran, that October 20, 1999, my Blessed Mother of the Son of Please pray for the repose of And let perpetual light shine was you. mother, Ellen, died January the soul of Elizabeth Mc- upon him. Thank you for the years we 3, 2003. God, Immaculate Virgin, as- GRATEFUL thanks to St Nulty, who died October 3, Requiescat in pace. shared, The one I always turned to, Therese of the Little Flower sist me in this my necessity. 1993, beloved wife of Dan The love you gave, the way When a decision was at St Francis of Assisi and St for prayers answered. O Star of the Sea, help me and mother of Daniel. R.I.P. you cared. hand, Patrick, pray for him. and show me herein You are Sadly missed. We will never forget you, Who always had the answer, gran – you were the best. And who would always un- my Mother. O Holy Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray GRATEFUL thanks to St From all your loving grand- derstand, for her. Jude and St Joseph for Mother of God, Queen of children and little great- He had to go and leave us, prayers answered - T.O. Heaven and Earth, I humbly MARTIN grandchildren. xxxx And it’s unbearable for me, I’m wondering who to turn to, beseech You from the bot- In loving memory of my hus- SINCLAIR There’s no one else you see, POWERFUL NOVENA tom of my heart to succour band and cherished father, 17th Anniversary I’ll remember all you taught Of Childlike Confidence me in my necessity. There Dominic, who died Septem- Cherished memories of our me, (This novena is to be said at are none that can withstand ber 17, 2009. loving mum and granny, I’m hurt and I’m still sad, the same time, every hour, No words are needed, we Morag, who died October 2, You’ll send me down the an- Your power. O show me for nine consecutive hours – will never forget. 1993. Also remembering our swers, herein You are my mother. just one day). O Jesus, who Our Lady of the Isles, pray dearly loved dad and gen, You’ll always be my dad. hast said, ask and you shall O Mary, conceived without for him. ROBERTSON Neil, who died October 12, From your Alice, Willie and receive, seek and you shall sin, pray for us who have re- Inserted by Mary Jessie and In loving memory of my lov- 2002. R.I.P. family. find, knock and it shall be Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Time passes, memories stay, course to Thee (three times). family, Glasgow. ing dad and papa, Hugh, opened to you, through the pray for them. Loved and remembered O thank you for Your mercy died October 3, 1985. intercession of Mary, Thy MOONEY Inserted by their loving fam- every day. The old home is now gone, Most Holy Mother, I knock, I to me and mine. Amen. Say ily. From your daughter-in-law In loving memory of our dear seek, I ask that my prayer be The voice that once reigned Rosemary and family. for three days; publication mother, Bridget, who died there is still. granted (make your request). promised. – M.D. October 4, 2002, also our O Jesus, who hast said, all May God in His mercy re- dear father, John, who died that you ask of the Father in November 21, 1991, and our ward you Dad, My name, He will grant you DEAR HEART OF JESUS dear brother, John, who died You worked hard for us all BIRTHDAYS through the intercession of Dear Heart of Jesus in the August 21, 1992. with a will. CELEBRATIONS Mary, Thy Most Holy Mother, past I have asked you for We love you Dad. I humbly and urgently ask On their souls, sweet Jesus, many favours, this time I ask have mercy. Daughter Jean and Jim. CONGRATULATIONS Thy Father, in Thy name, you for this special one In the shelter of Thy Sacred that my prayer be granted Remembering papa is easy, (make your request). O Heart, CALL (mention favour), take it Dear We do it every day, Jesus, who hast said, Dear Jesus, may they rest, Heart of Jesus, and place it But missing him is the PATRICIA Heaven and Earth shall pass We miss them much, but still within Your broken heart heartache, away but My word shall not we know, That never goes away. 0141 241 pass, through the interces- where your Father sees it, Thy Holy will is best. sion of Mary, Thy Most Holy Grand-daughter Jane. then in his merciful eyes it Our Lady and St Francis, 6106 Mother, I feel confident that will become Your favour, not pray for them. We love you papa. my prayer shall be granted Inserted by Mary, Margaret Great-grand-daughters Jane, (make your request); publi- mine. Amen. Say for three and all the family. 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Our weekly series on children’s liturgy has word lesson plans for use with young people who are on the path to Christ Each week, catechists will find readings and Psalm responses, complemented by prayer, reflection, FAITH discussion questions, and activities. Please feel free to use them as you wish The lessons are created by Adorer-theologians using the lens of the spirituality of St Maria de Mattias, which also embraces precious blood spirituality FIRST While this is the starting point for the lessons, readers are invited to approach them however the spirit moves you The Church is concerned with the availability and understanding of scripture for children who have their rightful place in the Church. In light of this SCO aims to provide a useful tool in drawing children closer to KIDS the Catholic Faith

foreigner. Jesus points out that the Responsorial Psalm Samaritan leper has gained something 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 Twenty-eighth Sunday in far more important than a physical cure; (R) The Lord has revealed to the nations he has gained his eternal salvation. his saving power. Ordinary Time Did you ever wonder why the other Sing to the Lord a new song, for He has nine lepers did not return to thank Jesus? done wondrous deeds; His right hand has Naaman returned to Elisha and acknowledged the Lord. A reading from the Book of Kings 5:14-17 Try to think of some reasons: one may won victory for him, His holy arm. have hurried back to his family; another (R) The Lord has revealed to the nations may have meant to thank Jesus, but got his saving power. Naaman went down and plunged into the busy with other things and forgot. Can The Lord has made His salvation known: Jordan seven times at the word of Elisha, you think of some other reasons? in the sight of the nations He has revealed the man of God. His flesh became again like Do you always thank someone for a His justice. the flesh of a little child, and he was clean of gift? Why or why not? How do you do it? He has remembered his kindness and His his leprosy. Naaman returned with his whole When and how do you give thanks to faithfulness towards the house of Israel. retinue to the man of God. God for his gifts to you? (R) The Lord has revealed to the nations On his arrival he stood before Elisha and His saving power. Activities All the ends of the earth have seen the sal- said: “Now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel. Please accept a Make a treasure chest from a large box. vation by our God. Give each child a coin cut-out. Sing joyfully to the Lord, all you lands: gift from your servant.” Have the children draw something that break into song; sing praise. Elisha replied: “As the Lord lives whom I they value on the coin. (R) The Lord has revealed to the nations serve, I will not take it.” And despite Call each child up to show his/her His saving power. Naaman’s urging, he still refused. drawing and have him/her put the coin in Naaman said: “If you will not accept, please the treasure chest. Second Reading let me, your servant, have two mule-loads of Remind the children of the reading from If we hold firm we shall reign with Christ. A earth, for I will no longer offer holocaust or Mark, where Jesus says that it is easier for a reading from the letter of Paul to Timothy sacrifice to any other god except to the Lord.” camel to pass through the eye of a needle 2:8-13. The Word of the Lord than for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of Beloved, remember Jesus Christ, raised Heaven. from the dead, a descendant of David: such Reflection & Discussion Show a plastic craft needle to the is my Gospel, for which I am suffering, IN THIS story of a miraculous healing, children in the class. Ask if they think a even to the point of chains, like a criminal. ten lepers cry out to Jesus for help. In camel could fit through the eye of this But the word of God is not chained. The Children’s Liturgy page is published one Jesus’ time, lepers were outcasts of needle. Therefore, I bear with everything for the week in advance to allow RE teachers and those society. Jesus tells them to go show Show them various objects from around sake of those who are chosen, so that they themselves to the priests, who will witness the classroom and ask if any of those will too may obtain the salvation that is in taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to their healed condition and allow them fit through the eye of the needle. Christ Jesus, together with eternal glory. use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment back into society. Only one leper, a Explain that we must value God above This saying is trustworthy: If we have Samaritan, returns to Jesus to praise and all things if we are to enter the Kingdom of died with Him, we shall also live with to their teaching materials thank God. This man is not a Jew but a Heaven. Him; if we persevere we shall also reign with Him. But if we deny Him, He will deny us. If we are unfaithful He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself. The Word of the Lord Alleluia cf John 6:63.68 (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Your words are spirit, Lord and they are life: you have the message of eternal life. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel No one has come back to give praise to God, except this foreigner. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke 17:11-19. As Jesus continued His journey to Jerusalem, He travelled through Samaria and Galilee. As he was entering a village, ten lepers met him. They stood at a distance from Him and raised their voices, saying: “Jesus, Master! Have pity on us!” And when He saw them, He said: “Go show yourselves to the priests.” As they were going they were cleansed. And one of them, realising he had been healed, returned, glorifying God in a loud voice; and he fell at the feet of Jesus and thanked Him. He was a Samaritan. Jesus said in reply: “Ten were cleansed, were they not? Where are the other nine? Has none but this foreigner returned to give thanks to God?” Then he said to him, “Stand up and go; your faith has saved you.” The Gospel of the Lord 22 VOCATIONS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday October 1 2010 End of a chapter, renewal of Faith

CANON BERNARD J CANNING reflects on marking the end of the celebrations and the proud history of St Kieran’s College, which provided Scotland with many of its post-Reformation priests

ILKENNY from the songs of songs: Hiems Diocese in Ireland Transiit—Winter has passed, ended the Year of the winter of Persecution. the Priests with a Apart from St Patrick’s day of solemnities College, Maynooth, St Kieran’s Kthat began with an address in St provided the highest number of Kieran’s College, Kilkenny on priests—close on 200 of the the dignity of the priesthoods 1333 Irish-born secular seen in the world of today by priests— to serve in Scotland, Cardinal Cormac Murphy- either on loan or permanently, O’Connor, Archbishop in the 150 years (1829-1979) Emeritus of Westminister. following the Catholic About 200 priests attended, Emancipation Act of 1829. including many of the 35 marking the golden jubilee of concelebrated Mass of their priesthood conferred on thanksgiving was held St Kieran’s College, Kilkenny them in 1960. Of that 35, two Ain the evening before a (above), gave the second highest were ordained for Scotland, the large congregation in St Mary’s number of priests to serve in late Rev Jeremiah O’Riordan Cathedral, with Bishop Seamus Scotland in the 150 years following (Motherwell) and Rev Michael Freeman, SAC of Ossory, as the Catholic Emancipation Act of Conway (Galloway). Six cele- principal celebrant, Bishop 1829. (Right) Priests renew their vows during a chrism Mass. Chrism brated their silver jubilee and Emeretus Laurence Forristal of is used in baptismal anointing, Canon Patrick J Moss Ossory, Archbishop Thomas A confirmation, priestly and episcopal (Motherwell), now retired, was White, Emeritus Papal Nuncio ordinations, and during the present, marking his diamond and member of the 1948 All- dedication of churches jubilee. Possibly the oldest Ireland winning St Kieran’s priest from Scotland, Canon Hurling Team, Mgr Kieron Tom Murphy (Glasgow) was Kennedy, college president, also there. and the large number of In the afternoon there was priests. exposition of the Blessed Cardinal Murphy-O’Connor Sacrament in the college chapel delivered the homily on the “Now as we are gathered here, where most of those 200 priests sanctity and work of the bishops, priests and people at received Holy Orders. priesthood. the altar of thanksgiving, are St Kieran’s College was, in As part of the offertory, you ready to renew your own 1782, the first college opened Bishop Freeman invited the dedication to Christ as priests in Ireland after the reformation, priests to make their renewal of of His new covenant?” as indicated in its crest, taken priestly commitment beginning: St Kieran’s first opened its doors in 1782 to students seeking learning and formation, both clerical and lay, to the mission on the values of the The seminary suspended its of Ossory and the county. highest standards, based on its Gospel. work in 1994—the third time in Six pillars of the cathedral its history. The boarding school had highly coloured banners of for lay boys was closed in 2006 SS Kieran, Canice, Farce, after 222 years. Fergal, Palotti and Blessed Is God calling you to a However, the college is a Edmond Ignatius Rice (native life of Love and Service? vibrant place of learning and of Callan, co Kilkenny and formation. It is one of the founder of the Christian Contact the largest secondary schools for Brothers and the Prentation . DO YOU FEEL THAT GOD IS boys (650 pupils) in the diocese Brothers). Saint Joseph of Cluny Sisters CALLING YOU TO THE Sr Mary: 0141 8815142 MISSIONARY PRIESTHOOD? Sr Ruth: 01465 713673 THEN WE CAN HELP YOU The Society of African Missionaries (SMA Fathers) JERICHO Website: www.sjc.ie is an international group of Missionary Priests. 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Secondary briefly excommunicated by the “She (MacKillop) submitted to a farci- Teachers have been told that schools in church in part because she exposed a cal ceremony where the bishop had lost Muslims would not be permitted Ireland have paedophile priest, a new documen- it,” Gardiner told the documentary, which to wear the niqab, the garment banned the tary has claimed. screens on October 10. “He was being covering the entire body except wearing of Blessed Mary MacKillop, who will be manipulated by malicious priests.” for slits across the eyes. the niqab Canonised by Pope Benedict XVI later The man sent back to Ireland continued The guidance, circulated in (left) this month, is known as a tireless educator as a priest, the documentary says. Ireland by bishops among more being a universal Church. and founder of the Sisters of St Joseph of “Were they covering up sexual abuse? than 450 schools this week, said “On the other hand, the wear- the Sacred Heart order of nuns that ven- Well, I suppose you could put it that that although staff should respect ing of a full veil over a girl’s tured into remote outback areas of way,” Fr Gardiner said. “Or priests being the religious rights of non- face [niqab], for example, is a Australia. annoyed that somebody had uncovered it Catholics, it was ‘unsatisfactory more challenging issue.” A documentary to be screened on and being so angry that the destruction of for a teacher not to be able to see The guidelines advise teach- national broadcaster ABC will paint her the Josephites was decided upon.” and engage properly with a pupil ers to explain the prohibition in as a woman who also spoke up to Church From his deathbed some five months whose face was covered’. the presence of the head or sen- authorities about allegations of child later, Bishop Shiel instructed that “No pupil or staff member ior teacher to parents of any molestation by priests. MacKillop be absolved and the should be prevented from wear- pupils who wanted to wear the “The story of the excommunication Melbourne-born woman went on to grow ing a religious symbol or gar- veil. Staff are told that they amounts to this: that some priests had her order around the country, attracting ment in accordance with their would be right to demand that a been uncovered for being involved in the hundreds of women to her cause. Calls tradition, for example, the hijab pupil’s mother remove her own sexual abuse of children,” Fr Paul for MacKillop’s Canonisation began [headscarf] for Muslim girls veil during such a meeting as Gardiner, a campaigner for MacKillop’s shortly after her death in 1909. and the turban for Sikh boys,” long as no men are present. sainthood told the documentary makers. the document ‘Guidelines on The guidelines also recom- Blessed MacKillop and her nuns told the Inclusion of Students of mend that parents are made their superiors and severe action was (Above right) A man prays at the tomb of Other Faiths in Catholic aware of uniform policy before Blessed Mary MacKillop inside the chapel taken, including sending one priest back dedicated to her in Sydney, Australia. The Secondary Schools’ said. children arrive at schools. to Ireland, and this so enraged other chapel and an adjacent museum, where this “Freedom of religious expres- The guidelines were pub- priests that they swore to take revenge portrait (right) hangs, make up Mary sion is a basic human right and lished after a number of head against her order, he said. MacKillop Place, a centre celebrating her life is in keeping with the Catholic teachers asked the bishops for understanding of its identity as advice. Mexican bishop wins human rights award A BISHOP from north-east Mexico has been named win- ner of the 2010 Rafto Prize by a Norwegian human rights foundation for his efforts to protect human rights and achieve social justice. Jose Raul Vera Lopez, who is Pontifical University hosts planetary science congress Bishop of Saltillo, was ‘an uncompromising critic of power THE Pontifical University at the Vatican Observatory in who come to talk about their This picture (above), taken by the abuse and a fearless defender of of St Thomas Aquinas in Tucson, Arizona, and was one research’ and to network. NASA Rover Spirit, shows the planet migrants, indigenous peoples, Rome has hosted planetary of a number of Vatican The sensor he designs may be Mars. Scientists met at the and other groups at risk’, the scientists and astronomers astronomers who took part. able to detect life by picking up Pontifical University of St Thomas foundation said. His work has from all over the world. Fr Gabor, who designs instru- the colour, that is, the composi- Aquinas to discuss recent discoveries of planets in the galaxy also focused on prisoners, gays Bishop Jose Raul Vera Lopez The European Planetary ments that gather data about the tion, of a distant planet’s atmos- and lesbians and prostitutes. November 7 in Bergen, Norway. Science Congress took place atmosphere of planets outside phere, he said. The jury highlighted the 65- Azerbaijani journalist last week at the university. the solar system, said the con- “Mars is an intriguing object being somewhere under the sur- year-old bishop’s criticism of Malahat Nasibova was awarded Jesuit Fr Pavel Gabor works gress ‘is a melting pot of people with a high probability of life face or traces of life remaining.” Mexican drug cartels, blamed the prize last year and for thousands of deaths, and of Congolese priest and activist the government’s focus on a Bulambo Lembelembe Josue Days of Prayer is an initiative HAITIAN BISHOPS AGREE week with Catholic officials military response rather than the year before. NEWS IN BRIEF of the Catholic Church in REBUILDING PLANS from the United States, South tackling the root of the problem, Previous Rafto Prize winners Sudan encouraging people of HAITIAN bishops have America, Europe and the which he says is unemployment also include Myanmar’s opposi- 101 DAYS OF PRAYER IN all faiths to pray for peace in agreed to the creation of a Inter-American Development and poverty. tion leader Aung San Suu Kyi SUDAN VITAL FOR PEACE the run-up to the vote on the broad-based reconstruction Bank. The bishops were con- The Rafto Prize was created and Iranian human rights MILLIONS of people in political future of South program—called the Program sidering the proposal devel- in 1986 in memory of Thorolf activist Shirin Ebadi. The two Sudan have been invited to Sudan, due on January 9 2011. for the Reconstruction of the oped over several months Rafto, a Norwegian academic are among four Rafto winners join a programme of prayer In an interview with Aid to Church in Haiti—involving primarily by the US and human rights activist. The who later received the Nobel preparing for the country’s all- the Church in Need, Auxiliary church partners from around Conference of Catholic award is due to be presented on Peace Prize. important referendum on pos- Bishop Daniel Adwok Kur of the world that will guide how Bishops and Catholic Relief sible cessation of the south. Khartoum said the 101 Days parishes and Catholic schools Services. The four-day gather- Launched in parishes on of Prayer could play a crucial destroyed in the January earth- ing came on the heels of meet- Irish bishops head to Rome September 21 to coincide with part in ensuring the country quake are rebuilt. ings the Haitian bishops had World Peace Day, the 101 remains committed to peace. They met in Miami last in Port-au-Prince. IRELAND’S four senior trip to Ireland. Catholic clergymen will Plans for the visitation were- travel to Rome next week to announced last March in a prepare for the arrival of a Pastoral Letter from Pope

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should help the Church prepare of the investigation. Gotti Pope inspired by Scotland visit NEWS IN BRIEF for the seventh world meeting Tedeschi, under investigation of families in Milan from May by prosecutors, also said that State visit to the UK was one of learning and appreciation for the Holy Father CHALLENGES OF TODAY 30 to June 3, 2012 where the accusations of money launder- REQUIRE FULL UNITY theme will be: “The Family: ing by the bank are false, claim- By Stephen Reilly members of the clergy and reli- OBEDIENCE to Christ and Work and Celebration.” ing the bank has been working gious. It was a moment of today’s challenges to with the Bank of Italy to con- POPE Benedict XVI, has intense emotion and prayer. Christianity oblige Christians ITALIAN TEENAGE GIRL HAS form to Italian anti-money laun- spoken about his recent At his meeting with people to be seriously committed to BEEN BEATIFIED FOR BELIEF dering requirements. apostolic trip to the United responsible for protecting chil- full unity, Pope Benedict XVI VENERABLE Chiara Badano Kingdom, at his weekly dren and young people in has said. (1973-1991), an Italian teenag- POPE BENEDICT’S SCHEDULE audience at the Vatican. He Church environments he added: The Pope affirmed this when er who died of bone cancer, has FOR SPAIN IS SETTLED described it as ‘a historic “I thanked them and encour- he appealed for prayers for the been Beatified in Rome. THE Vatican has released the event marking a new impor- aged them to continue their work of the international mixed Badano frequently refused schedule for a visit by Pope tant phase in the long and work.” commission for theological dia- morphine despite intense pain. Benedict XVI to Spain. complex history of relations logue between the Catholic The miraculous healing of a The Holy Father will fly between that people and the Beatification Church and Orthodox Church boy who was dying from from Rome on Saturday morn- Holy See.’ “The culmination of my visit who met in Austria last week- meningitis helped pave the way ing, November 6, arriving at Referring to the first event of was the Beatification of end to examine the role of the for her Beatification. Santiago de Compostela. He the trip, his meeting with Queen Cardinal John Henry Newman. Bishop of Rome in the will visit the cathedral, have Elizabeth II in Edinburgh, the It was preceded by a special Communion of the Church in BANK CHAIRMAN WORRIED OVER lunch with a group of Spanish Holy Father recalled how ‘it prayer vigil at Hyde Park. the first millennium. MONEY LAUNDERING SCANDAL bishops then celebrate Mass for was a highly cordial meeting, Pope Benedict XVI and Queen “To the multitude of Faithful, THE chairman of the Vatican the Compostela Holy Year. Elizabeth II had a highly cordial REFLECTION ON FAMILY LIFE characterised by a deep and meeting in Edinburgh especially young people, I pre- bank is questioning why Italian On Saturday evening he will mutual concern for the wellbe- sented the shining example of WILL BE OF HELP TO GATHERING prosecutors seized £19.5 mil- fly to Barcelona and on Sunday ing of the peoples of the world dwelt on ‘the importance of the Cardinal Newman, intellectual POPE Benedict XVI has asked lion from a Vatican bank morning meet with the King and for the role of Christian val- faith in forming mature and and believer, whose spiritual Catholics to use 2011 as a time account for alleged violations and Queen of Spain. ues in society.’ responsible citizens’. message can be summed up in to reflect on the impact of their of money laundering. He will preside at Mass to In Glasgow, where he cele- The Pope went on to say: “In his witness that the way of work and free-time pursuits on Ettore Gotti Tedeschi said the consecrate the Sagrada Familia brated the first Mass of his trip my subsequent meeting with knowledge does not mean clos- their family life. bank’s image may have been Cathedral before returning to on the feast of St Ninian, the the leaders of other religions ing in on oneself; rather it The reflection, he said, ‘irreparably’ damaged by news Rome Sunday evening. first evangeliser of Scotland, the present in the United Kingdom, means openness, conversion Pope said it had inspired him. I pointed out the need for sin- and obedience to He who is the “I recalled the importance of cere dialogue, which in order to way, the truth and the life,” the the evangelisation of culture, be fruitful requires respect for Holy Father said. especially in our own time in the principle of reciprocity. At He concluded his remarks by CROSSWORD which an insidious relativism the same time, I identified the highlighting how ‘this apostolic threatens to darken the search for the sacred as a trip confirmed my profound unchanging truth about the ground common to all religions, conviction that the old nations 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 nature of man,” he said. upon which to build up friend- of Europe possess a Christian ship, trust and collaboration. soul which merges with the 8 London Calling genius and history of their The second day of the visit Historic firsts respective peoples and the 9 began with a meeting in London Later in the apostolic nuncia- Church never ceases to work to with the world of Catholic edu- ture he added: “I met with some keep this spiritual and cultural 10 cation, at which the Holy Father victims of abuses committed by tradition alive.’ 11 12

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