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No 5648 VISIT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER ONLINE AT WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK Friday November 27 2015 | £1 Pope: Christmas 2015 a ‘charade’ I Holy Father cannot reconcile marking Christ’s birth and peace on earth when the world is at war By Daniel Harkins

POPE Francis fears the festivities of Christmas will be a ‘charade’ this year as the ‘whole world is at war,’ rejecting the ‘path of peace,’ so that ‘Jesus Himself weeps.’ The Pope’s powerful announcement was made during Mass at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican last week, and came after the terrorist attacks in Paris that killed 130 people on November 13, as an increasingly complex war rages on in Syria and tensions build in Africa, where he arrived on Wednesday to visit Kenya, Uganda and the Central African Republic. “Today Jesus weeps as well, because we have chosen the way of war, the way of hatred, the way of enmities,” the Holy Father said, following a recounting of Jesus crying as He approached Jerusalem. “We are close to Christmas: there will be lights, there will be parties, bright trees, even Nativity scenes—all decked out—while the world continues to wage war. The world has not understood were martyred during the Spanish Civil War in the the way of peace.” 1930s. “They were priests, young professed friars On Sunday, the Pope will arrive in the Central awaiting ordination, and lay brothers belonging to African Republic, the first time he has visited an the Capuchin Order of Friars Minor: let us entrust active war zone. Thousands have been killed and to their intercession the many of our brothers and hundreds of thousands displaced in a civil war that sisters who, sadly still today, in many different parts has gripped the country since 2012. of the world, are persecuted because of their faith in Christ.” War today The Pope also sent a telegram expressing solidarity During Mass at Casa Santa Marta, the Pope also with the people of Mali following a terrorist attack recounted the recent commemorations of the Second last Friday that killed 21 people, and followed just World War, the bombs dropped on Hiroshima and a week after the attacks in Paris. Nagasaki, and his visit to Redipuglia—home to Italy’s largest war memorial—last year on the UK anniversary of the First World War. Cardinal , Archbishop of “Useless slaughters,” he said, repeating the words Westminster, said—following the Paris attacks and of Pope Benedict XV. “Everywhere there is war amid calls for action against ISIS in Syria—that today, there is hatred. What shall remain in the wake while ‘indiscriminate violence’ is never justifiable, of this war, in the midst of which we are living now? ‘specific use of weapons in a defensive mode is What shall remain? Ruins, thousands of children defensible.’ without education, so many innocent victims—and “While there is a duty on us to pray, and while lots of money in the pockets of arms dealers. Jesus there is a duty on us to stand together, there is also once said you cannot serve two masters: either God a duty that those who barbarically threaten other or riches. War is the right choice for him who would individuals need to be stopped,” Cardinal Nichols serve wealth: ‘Let us build weapons, so that the said. “And I don’t think there’s any doubt that economy will right itself somewhat, and let us go effective action is called for to stop the actions and forward in pursuit of our interests.’ the activities of ISIS.” “There is an ugly word the Lord spoke: The UK Government is expected to hold a vote ‘Cursed’… The men who work war, who make next week on whether the country should begin air war, are cursed. They are criminals. A war can be strikes in Syria. The conflict this week became justified, so to speak, with many, many reasons, more complicated with the shooting down of a but when all the world [is] as it is today at war— Russian jet by Turkey on the Turkey-Syria border. piecemeal though that war may be, a little here, a “It will do us well to ask the grace of tears for little there, and everywhere—there is no justification, ourselves, for this world that does not recognise HOLDING ON FOR PEACE, PARIS and God weeps. Jesus weeps.” the path of peace, this world that lives for war, and cynically says not to make it,” the Pope said. “Let The Paris terrorists who sought to impose tyranny in France will be banished by the country’s love for liberty, Persecution us pray for conversion of heart... here before the equality and fraternity, Archbishop Philip Tartaglia said last week at a special Mass for the victims of November During his Sunday Angelus address, the Pope called door of this Jubilee of Mercy.” 13’s atrocity. The Archbishop of Glasgow preached the homily in St Andrew’s Cathedral and comforted those for prayers for all those persecuted around the seeking solace with celebration of a Mass of ‘solidarity and hope.’ He was joined by Archbishop Emeritus Mario I ’ African visit, pages 6-7 Conti and clergy from the archdiocese. Report on page 3 PIC: PAUL McSHERRY world because of their Faith. He recalled the Beatification in Barcelona last Saturday of Blessed I Editorial, page 9 Federico da Berga and his 25 companions, who I [email protected]

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St Mirin’s Cathe- dral Administrator Mgr John Tormey celebrated Mass for the Bereaved in What’s On Paisley on Wednesday A weekly guide to upcoming Church-related November 18 with clergy from Paisley events, more online at www.sconews.co.uk Diocese. Members SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28 THURSDAY DECEMBER 3 of the congrega- tion at the cathe- I Take Pope Francis' climate I The Holy Land Today: a dral put a lighted call to the streets. On Saturday series of advent reflections candles on the November 28. SCIAF, Justice beginning on Thursday sanctuary steps in and Peace. and many others December 3 at 7pm, Christ the memory of loved will march in to King Church Hall, 220 Car- ones. Mgr John call on world leaders to take munnock Road, Glasgow, Tormey read verse tough action on climate G44 5AP. after all the can- change. There will be an ecu- I Glasgow Faith Forum 2015: dles had been menical service beforehand at a series of talks for young peo- placed on the University Chaplaincy. ple aged 16-25 at Turnbull the sanctuary Please see www.sciaf.org.uk Hall, University of Glasgow PICS: PAUL for more info. Chaplaincy, 13-15 Southpark McSHERRY Terrace, G12 8LG. ‘The SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29 Church is His Voice’by I 40 Hours Adoration begins Bishop Joseph Toal on Thurs- after 12noon Mass. ‘The Vigil day December 3 at 7.30pm. of St Andrew’ organised by Followed by refreshments and Glasgow Churches Together Night Prayer. will take place at 7pm at St Andrew’s cathedral, Glasgow. FRIDAY DECEMBER 4 Music will be led by The St I YOUTH EVENT: ‘Wonder Mungo Singers AND Night & Awe’ at St Andrew’s Cathe- Fever. Refreshments after in dral Glasgow on Friday Eyre Hall, next to Cathedral. December 4 from 7- 9pm. All welcome. See Notice Held on the First Friday of Board. every month. For info, e-mail MONDAY NOVEMBER 30 [email protected] or phone I Monday November 30 (St 0141 226 5898. Andrew’s Day): I Vocations to the Priesthood: Archdiocesan Mass for Voca- The monthly evening of cate- tions at 7pm, celebrated by chesis, prayer and fraternity Archbishop Tartaglia at St will take place on Friday Andrew’s Cathedral, Glas- December 4 at Turnbull Hall, gow. All welcome University of Glasgow Chap- I Mass in the Extraordinary laincy for men who may be Form (‘Old Rite). St Joseph’s, thinking of a vocation to the Greenock, is hosting a cele- diocesan priesthood. For more bration of Mass according to info contact Fr Ross Campbell Wishaw ST IGNATIUS parish in The concert was organised to Ignatius Verse Speaking Choir, the 1962 Missal (issued by 0141 3394315 or e-mail Wishaw entertained a packed showcase the wide range of Catherine Dale and Emma, Pope John XXIII) on St Ross.Campbell.2@glasgow. audience at a variety concert talent in the parish and its Michael and Paul Kennedy. Andrew’s Night Monday ac.uk. parish unites on Friday November 20. associated schools. The concert was organised by November 30 at 7pm. 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WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER NEWS 3 Gorsilaure Project founder Masses for Paris in Glasgow, Aberdeen makes an appeal to SCO By Daniel Harkins THE founder of a charity aid, from December/Christmas ARCHBISHOP Philip Tartaglia cele- which rescues orphans in onwards the future looks very brated a Mass of ‘solidarity and hope’ the Democratic Republic of bleak.” last week in St Andrews Cathedral for Congo is calling on SCO Sr Scullion is hoping more the victims of the terrorist attack in readers for help in the run donations will allow the project Paris that killed 130 people, and up to Christmas. to continue helping children in Bishop Hugh Gilbert of Aberdeen cel- Sr Margaret Rose Scullion the country, children like Anne ebrated a special Mass in French. founded the Gorsilaure Project Marie and her two brothers The Glasgow Archbishop, president of in 2000 and it has since helped who suffered abuse on the the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, said hundreds of children through streets before they were given a that with the French people we hope for its orphanage and work in the home by the charity. ‘the victory of humanity over inhumanity, community. of peaceful coexistence over civil strife, of “It is with a very full heart I To receive a bank standing democracy over tyranny, of civilisation that I say thank you to The order form, or to make donation over chaos, and of hope over despair.’ Scottish Catholic Observer for by cheque to the Gorsilaure The Mass was attended by Dr John its coverage of the evolving Project, contact Peter Campbell (left), honorary French consul in miracle and to every reader who Harding, 6 Sealstrand, Glasgow, who gave a reading in French dur- has ever contributed to making Dalgety Bay, KY11 9NG, Fife. ing the Mass and offered a vote of thanks at it possible,” Sr Scullion said. Tel: 01383 822540, Mobile: the end. Justice Secretary Michael Matheson “However… without financial 07963 606 677 MSP represented the , with Glasgow Lord Provost Sadie Docherty (centre) also in the congregation. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY “Sometimes when bad things happen, we need to ask why, and sometimes we ask why and resurrection, offers us the grace to bombings outside the Stade de France, in pain and anguish,” Archbishop Tartaglia love one another in peace and to enjoy the where the French national football team said. “Sometimes we say angrily to God, fullness of life. Once again this evening were playing Germany. ‘Where were you? Why did you allow it?’ Jesus invites us to come to Him and to put Last Saturday, Bishop Hugh Gilbert of But what happened in Paris was not a ran- our trust in Him.” Aberdeen, where there is a large French dom tragic accident of the kind we have seen Archbishop Tartaglia also prayed for the community, celebrated a French Mass in in Glasgow in the last two years, which have victims of the attacks, for the citizens of St Francis of Assisi. In a homily given at left us all bewildered. The difference is that Paris ‘whose beautiful city has once again Sunday Mass the previous week to a con- we know the why of the Paris atrocity. been turned into a brutal killing field,’ and gregation including some of the French “There is no mystery about it. Men did for the defeat of the men and women who community, Bishop Gilbert spoke about a it. They wanted it. They planned it. They ‘seek to impose tyranny, to sow distrust well-known saying. carried it out. We can seek the why in that and to engender strife… banished by “There is a saying that everyone has two place in the darkness of men’s souls where France’s love for liberty, her instinct for countries; their own and France,” he said. they are deceived into believing that evil equality, and her passion for fraternity.’ “We might feel that particularly at the is good. And the greatest deception of all is More than 400 people were injured in moment…many of us surely have friends, to believe that God approves. From that the November 13 Paris attacks which have relatives in France… we want to express dark place come murder and terror and all been claimed by ISIS. 89 people were our solidarity with them, and as Christians THE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR kind of destructive sinfulness. God does killed at a concert at the Bataclan theatre, we want to pray for those who have died, Scottish Charity: SC002904 sponsored by not want that for His children. And so he with near simultaneous shootings taking and for wisdom and comfort and strength gave us His Son who, through His death place at city restaurants and three suicide for the living, and pray for peace.” Scots hear Pope warn against dangers of elitist education presents ‘CHRISTMAS with the PHOENIX & Friends’ A SCOTTISH Catholic edu- sity were in Rome from advisor for Paisley Diocese, three elements can manage on cation delegation was in the Wednesday to Saturday for the was part of the Scottish delega- their own to educate children with special guests Vatican last week to hear the World Congress on Catholic tion, and celebrated Mass in the both in the positive sense of The Co-operative Funeralcare Band Pope speak at a conference Education. crypt of St Peter’s Basilica teaching them lots of things Inverclyde Voices & Inverclyde marking the 50th anniver- When Pope Francis before the group headed off to they want to learn but also the Schools Senior & Junior Choirs sary of the Second Vatican addressed the congress he listen to the Holy Father. negative sense of protecting Council’s Declaration on warned of the dangers of selec- “The Holy Father’s sugges- them from less helpful Christian Education. tive and elitist education, the tion of the bond between the influences. GLASGOW ROYAL CONCERT HALL A group of laity and priests need to pay teachers enough, parish, the school and the fam- “No one group can do that Friday 11th December 2015 7.30pm including Michael McGrath, and the conflict between a large ily was a very powerful [mes- themselves… but the three of Tickets Price: £8 / £10 / £12 / £14 / £17 director of the Scottish number of people seeking sage] and that is something that them working together, then we GRCH BOX OFFICE Tel: 0141 353 8000 Catholic Education Service, access to Catholic education I certainly think works very have a very powerful and diocesan RE advisors, and but not embracing its soul: The well for Catholic education,” strong influence on the life of teachers from the St Andrews sacramental life of the Church. the Pope said. young people that we can try to Foundation at Glasgow Univer- Fr Michael McMahon, RE “Because not one of those use, of course, for the good.” CEBU,CEBU, PHILIPPINESPHILIPPINES 51ST INTERNATIONALINTERNAATTIONAL EUCHARISTICEUCHARISTIC CONGRESSCONGRESS The Bishops’ SPOTLIGHT ON Conference of £ Scotland has re- IEC2016 elected the exiting £2,065pp office bearers 21 JANUARY | 10 NIGHTS [President: Arch- From London Heathrow bishop Philip » IEC2016 Registration package Tartaglia (centre), » 5HWXUQÀLJKWVIURP /RQGRQ WR &HEX YLD +RQJ .RQJ Vice-President: » $LUSRUWWUDQVIHUV ZLWK (QJOLVKVSHDNLQJJXLGH Bishop Joseph Toal »  QLJKWV  KRWHO DFFRPPRGDWLRQ EUHDNIDVW GLQQHU (left) & Episcopal » 'DLO\VKXWWOHVHUYLFHWRFRQJUHVV YHQXHV Secretary Bishop » +DOI GD\ H[FXUVLRQZLWKGLQQHUDWORFDOUHVWDXUDQW Hugh Gilbert (far left)] for a further REGISTRATION PACKAGE JOI 3-year term. 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By Daniel Harkins

A NEW youth outreach programme in St Andrews and Edinburgh Archdio- cese got under way last weekend at St Patrick’s Church in Cowgate on the Solemnity of Christ the King. The Youth Mission Team in the archdiocese is made up of young Catholics who are committed to their faith and parishes. The group have been receiving formation Dalbeattie to lose its Catholic primary about evangelisation, study- ing Joy of the Gospel for the By Daniel Harkins responded to a consultation ear- school in the Dalbeattie area… past year, and as a result felt lier this year also opposed the The Diocese is satisfied that the called to witness to the joy of CATHOLIC education is set proposals. council has suitable arrange- their faith. to end in the Stewartry dis- Bishop William Nolan of ments in place for the Religious Now formed as the Youth trict of Dumfries and Gal- Galloway in response to the Education of children who are Mission Team, the group loway after councillors consultation said he would members of the Catholic (right) will travel to parishes recommended the closure of regret the loss of St Peter’s, but Church who will no longer they are invited to, offering St Peter’s Primary School in acknowledged the figures attend a denominational school, liturgy that seeks to engage Dalbeattie. reflected a lack of demand for should the proposal be imple- other young people their age Only seven pupils currently denominational education in mented.’ and promote youth involve- attend the school including the area. The report supported the clo- ment in parishes and the three baptised Catholics from The council have pledged to sure proposal saying it will wider Church. the catchment area. Numbers at provide transport for any benefit the children attending In St Patrick’s, young peo- the school, which has a maxi- Catholic pupil in the area to St Peter’s and ‘increase the ple gathered for an evening mum capacity of 44, have another Catholic school, and time available for learning and of praise and worship led by more than halved in the last have set up a Catholic Schools teaching, help to build their Youth for Christ, the interna- two years, and the council have Network and plan to appoint a resilience and promote their tional group that share the said that demographics indicate coordinator in the Stewartry social and emotional develop- Good News of Jesus—who no future demand for the region. ment.’ performed some of their vide opportunities for young school. An Education Scotland Scottish ministers will now music—and attended Mass It was wonderful people. The closure is opposed by report into the proposed closure be informed of the proposal alongside regular St Patrick’s to see the Mission Fr Anthony Caruana the parent council, and the noted Galloway Diocese’s view with St Peter’s set to close in parishioners. so well attended (above), youth chaplain to St majority of stakeholders— that ‘there is insufficient July of 2016, bringing to an The event included a pow- Andrews and Edinburgh pupils, parents and staff—who demand for a Roman Catholic end 47 years in the community. erful witness by Mégan by groups and Archdiocese, said he was Buhrmann, a young Catholic young Catholics blessed with a number of teacher from Falkirk, who from various parts young Catholics in the arch- spoke about her journey of our Archdiocese… diocese who are committed to faith, and throughout priests their parishes and to the faith. were available for Forgive- “ very inspiring. “It has been a joy for me as ness or just a quick chat. Fr Anthony Caruana, the Youth Chaplain to journey After Mass the young peo- youth chaplain to St with the Youth Mission Team ple present were invited to Andrews and Edinburgh as they’ve grown in their mis- explore a number of stalls in Archdiocese sion and to see them in action the foyer set up by various last Sunday; happily encour- groups and parishes who pro- aging people their age to ”

St Augustine’s High School in Edinburgh welcomed Archbishop Leo Cushley to the school as pupils, priests and par- ents celebrated their Patronal Feast Mass. Archbishop Cushley celebrated Mass alongside Fr James Tracey, Fr Tony Quinlan, Fr Piotr Czerwonka and Mgr Tony Duffy, who is also the school’s chaplain. Fittingly, Archbishop Cushley drew upon a maxim of St Augustine as a useful guide to living mercy in daily life: “Leave the past to the mercy of God. Leave the present to the love of God. Give the future to the providence of God.” Following the Mass, the school’s senior pupils presented a cheque for £13,000 to the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF) repre- sented by Elaine Coakley, SCIAF’s Outreach Officer. Archbishop Cushley also received a gift from the school pre- sented by one of the Senior Students. A spokesperson for the school said it was an enjoyable, uplifting and spiritual SPOTLIGHT ON experience and thanked the Liturgy Committee for the smooth running of the Mass and commended the ‘superb contribution’ made by staff and pupils Parishioners at St Peter’s in Edinburgh took part in a baton relay calling on world leaders to agree a fair and binding deal on climate change when they meet in Paris next month. The relay, organised by Eco-Congregation Scotland, is bringing together Christians from across the country in a ‘call EWTN - THE CATHOLIC SATELLITE CHANNEL Send school for climate justice.’ The baton has been passing from church to church since the summer.In the final leg of its journey,it will travel to Paris where The perfect Christian present nativity world leaders are set to meet in December for UN talks on how to tackle climate change. St Peter’s youth group,Youth Rocks, formed a chain down Tel: SAS 0141 774 5000 or 07463 683655 photographs to the central isle at Mass on Sunday November 15 and passed the Climate Justice Baton on before young parishioner Lewis Mazzei presented it to for our Christmas Special INFO@SCONEWS. Mgr Francis Kerr, parish priest (right). The day was rounded of with a bake-off (above) held for 9-12 years olds, with cakes of famous land- SAS - SCOTLAND’S CATHOLIC SATELLITE COMPANY CO.UK marks with all profits going to SCIAF

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THE parish of St John’s secure. the Baptist in Perth saw “All my life I was a servant one of its own take a step of the altar,” he said. “This is closer to the permanent what God called me for. I diaconate last Saturday at have had the feeling all my Vigil Mass. life; it’s the reason I came to Kris Jablonski, 53, has Scotland. My economic situa- spent the last few years under- tion in Poland was good, 23 going a course of formation years employed, so I wasn’t with the intention of becom- sure why I came to Scotland.” ing a permanent deacon in Mr Jablonski said he is Dunkled Diocese. happy to serve where he is Mr Jablonski, who is Pol- needed if ordained to be dea- ish, was joined by his wife con, and that his only con- Teresa and daughter Justyna cern—he said in perfect and Bishop Stephen Robson English—is possible prob- of Dunkled (right) as the lems with the language bar- Church officially recognised rier. that he is moving towards “I’ve got so many friends ordination. now, especially in the Scottish In Scotland, those training community,” he said. “I’ve to be deacons are instituted as never heard about a Polish lectors first and then deacon in Scotland—I’m acolytes—meaning they can probably the first!” proclaim the readings at St John the Baptist has a liturgy and assist at the altar at Polish Mass once a week, up liturgical celebrations— from once a month when Mr before being admitted to can- Jablonski first arrived in didacy, officially recognising Scotland. their journey to ordination. Canon Martin Drysdale, Mr Jablonski, who has four current parish priest, said the daughters, came to Scotland Mass went very well and that from Poland 11 years ago. It there is a great support for Mr was his then parish priest Mgr Jablonski in the parish, with a Charles Hendry who recom- lot of support from fellow dea- mended the diaconate to him, cons and priests. During the and put him on his eight year- vigil Mass, Bishop Robson build God’s Kingdom through parishes. Personally I feel the long path to possible ordina- emphasised the importance of their words and example,” he Mission Team is providing us tion next summer. Mr the diaconate to the diocese. said. “It was wonderful to see with an effective and much- Jablonski though says his call- Dunkled currently has five the Mission so well attended by needed resource. I hope that ing began in Poland, when he deacons in active ministry. groups and young Catholics any parish which wants to decided to come to Scotland from various parts our Arch- encourage their young people despite being financially PIC: EDDIE MAHONEY diocese… the choice that will see the value of what this young Catholics make today to new team is providing and get be a part of the Church can be in touch.” very inspiring. In particular it speaks to other young people. I Fr Caruana is currently on NEW PUBLICATION Sometimes it can be the best retreat but can be contacted way to re-connect a young per- later at johnvianney@blue son to Jesus and to the Church. yonder.co.uk “Several groups have I [email protected] Mario Conti already expressed an interest in hosting a Mission in their PIC: PAUL McSHERRY

Helensburgh man IT’S LATE! deacon in Milan In It’s Late, the final page of a THE magnificent cathedral Bishop’s Journal, Archbishop FINAL PAGES OF A BISHOP’S JOURNAL in Milan was the setting for Mario Conti of Glasgow recalls the the ordination to the perma- final years from his resignation in nent diaconate of a young accordance with Canon law on his Scotsman now resident 75th birthday in 2009 through to in Italy. September 2012—over three and Thomas Lyden (right), for- a half active years. merly a parishioner of St Joseph’s Reminiscing on his travels to in Helensburgh where his parents Lourdes, Italy, the Holy Land, the still live, began his journey of US and Russia—giving a fascinat- faith in another cathedral having ing insight in over 450 pages been Baptised in St Mary of the good use and he began teaching including the Papal visit of Pope Assumption in Aberdeen in 1974. Religious Education to secondary Benedict XVI in 2010; the Diamond After a time spent in England school pupils in the nearby town Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II; the his family set up home in Helens- of Saronno. Restoration of St Andrew’s Cathe- burgh and Deacon Lyden He began training for the per- dral—it is a complete journal writ- attended St Patrick’s High school manent diaconate in 2010 and ten in the Archbishop’s warm and in Dumbarton. After leaving was ordained along with four gentle style. school Deacon Lyden returned to native Italians by Cardinal “These events are taking place England where he tested his earlier this month. against a background of virtual Available challenges to the Church, most vocation to the priesthood with Travelling to share his celebra- Now for only the Order of Carmelites in Ayles- tions were his parents Paul and particularly with respect to legisla- ford. Although he completed five Patricia, his sisters, Geraldine and tion which resulted in the virtual years studying theology and phi- Catherine, his brother Michael redefinition of marriage,” Arch- losophy he decided his calling lay and wife Anu, and his godpar- bishop Conti said ahead of the £13.95 elsewhere. ents, Ian and Irene Murray. book’s official launch on Thursday. In 2002 he married Emanuela Deacon Lyden and Emanuela Archbishop Conti was awarded Published by Burns Publications, Caledonia Business Centre, in Milan where they set up home have six children, the youngest of an honorary degree of Doctor of Thornliebank Ind. Estate, Glasgow G46 8JT in Arese, a suburb of Milan whom, Sophia was born just ten Letters by Glasgow Caledonia Tel: 0141 270 9777 Email: [email protected] where Deacon Lyden began days before his ordination. Dea- University this week in recognition of his continued support and teaching English as a second lan- con Lyden will serve the Arese Available from: guage. However his earlier stud- parish of San Bernardino of important part in the life of the City ies with the Carmelites was put to Siena, run by the Salesians. of Glasgow, as well as his strong Pauline Book & Media Centre, 5a-7 Royal Exchange Square,Glasgow G1 3AH relationships with GCU and sup- port of the university’s Magnusson TEL : 0141 226 3391 - E MAIL [email protected] WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK Awards. 6 WORLD/VATICAN NEWS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27 2015 Five indicted over ‘Vatileaks’ scandal A VATICAN judge has members of Pope Francis’ Both Mr Nuzzi and Mr Pope condems Mali attack indicted five people over the reforms commission and a Fittipaldi published books this latest ‘Vatileaks’ leak scandal, newly identified assistant were month recounting instances of including two journalists. indicted on charges of disclosing greed and financial abuse at the By Beth Thomson visits to a slum, refugee camp and mosque Journalists Emiliano Fittipaldi confidential Vatican information Vatican, citing Vatican documents. despite security fears following jihadist attacks. and Gianluigi Nuzzi, were and documents. Mgr Lucio Mr Nuzzi, who refused a AHEAD of his trip to Africa this week, Pope When the Pope arrives in Uganda on Friday, among five people indicted last Vallejo Balda and Francesca Vatican summons for questioning, Francis condemned the ‘senseless violence’ he will celebrate Mass to commemorate the 50th Saturday by a Vatican judge in Chaouqui were arrested by the was defiant in a message on of last Friday’s terrorist attack on a hotel that anniversary of the Canonisation of the Ugandan the latest scandal involving Vatican earlier this month; Mgr Twitter. “You can do what you killed at least 22 people in Mali, West Africa, Martyrs, a gathering expected to attract a leaked documents cited in recent Balda is being held while want but as long as the world and prayed for the ‘conversion of hearts.’ congregation of over 2 million. He will also meet books alleging inappropriate Chaouqui was released after exists, there will be journalists The Pope was ‘appalled by this senseless with newly-married couples and more than financial actions at the Vatican. agreeing to cooperate with the who report uncomfortable news,” violence, and ‘strongly condemns it,’ according 100,000 young people from the country. The members of the media investigation. The indictment he wrote. Mr Fittipaldi appeared to a telegram to the Archbishop Jean Zerbo of Pope Francis’s visit to Uganda will ‘revitalise were indicted on a charge of also identifies for first time an for questioning, but refused to Bamoko, signed by Vatican Secretary of State the faith’of the young Church, one of the country’s soliciting and exerting pressure assistant to Balda, Nicola Maio, give any answers, citing Italian . leading Catholic clerics has said. to obtain the information, as under suspicion. law on protecting sources. “The Pope implores God for the conversion of Mgr John Baptist Kauta, secretary general of according to the indictments The three Vatican insiders also After formalities on Tuesday, hearts and the gift of peace, and invokes an the Uganda Episcopal Conference, told Aid to released by the Vatican on face an additional charge of their trial is expected to resume abundance of Divine blessings on all those the Church in Need of how the country’s violent Saturday. Meanwhile two forming a criminal organisation. next week. affected by this tragedy.” past had prepared the way for a young and hopeful A total of 22 people were killed in the attack, Church to emerge. according to a statement last Sunday by the UN’s “We too are called to witness in one way or ISIS claims responsibility for shooting priest Mali mission. another. Our faith must be alive and shown through our good work,” Mgr Kauta said. ISIS HAS claimed that it was based aid worker in late September Message “The Pope’s simple life is a beautiful example. responsible for shooting and and a Japanese farmer last month, In light of tensions in the region and growing He revitalises the people’s faith and reminds us wounding an Italian priest which were also claimed by the concerns over the Papal visit, Pope Francis also there is always room for improvement.” in Bangladesh last week. If Islamic extremist group. sent a video message to the people of Kenya and The Pope’s arrival in Uganda is likely to attract confirmed it would be among The Daily Star, the main Uganda on Monday, saying he is coming ‘as a pilgrims around the world from as far afield as the latest in a spate of recent national newspaper, reported the minister of the Gospel, to proclaim the love of Australia and the United States but Mgr Kauta attacks on foreigners claimed news of further death threats Jesus Christ and His message of reconciliation, hopes that the visit will also encourage inter-reli- by the jihadist network. delivered to 12 priests and forgiveness and peace.’ gious dialogue with the Muslim community Fr Piero Parolari (right), a Christian pastors across the “Weare living at a time when religious believers already welcoming the Pope too. priest and doctor who worked at country,including five ‘warned’by and persons of good will everywhere, are called Aid to the Church in Need supported the the Suihari Catholic Mission in text message that they have only to foster mutual understanding and respect, and to church in Uganda in the run-up to the visit by the northern city of Dinajpur, ‘three-four days of their life’left. support each other as members of our one human providing transport for catechists to travel across was shot at close range by three After the attack, some 200 family,” the Holy Father says in the video. “For rural parish communities. gunmen on a motorbike on “Unless we can find out who has people, from different faith groups, all of us are God’s children. A highlight of my The monsignor welcomed this support, claiming Wednesday of last week. actually executed the operation, gathered in protest in front of the visit will be my meetings with young people.” that it made the church ‘as local as possible’ and An ISIS radio bulletin last we can't say who or which group National Press Club in Dhaka, to The Pope starts his five-day trip across Africa welcomed being part of a universal faith. Thursday reported that: “An was behind the attack,” Dinajpur demand justice for Fr Parolari, a on Wednesday with visits to Kenya, Uganda and “We are the children now sharing the same Islamic State cell tracked and Police Chief Ruhul Amin said missionary with the Pontifical the Central African Republic, a visit some Church,” he said. targeted an Italian crusader before adding that the attack on the Institute for Foreign Missions commentators are calling the riskiest trip of his missionary on his way to work... priest bore ‘some similarities with (PIME). Now in his 60s, Fr Papacy. In spite of concerns the Holy Father Danger shot him multiple times, leaving the previous attacks on foreigners.’ Parolari has been based at Suihari plans to ride in an open-topped Popemobile and The 78-year-old Pope, hailed as a defender of the him critically wounded and The priest’s shooting followed Catholic Mission in Dinajpur for subsequently hospitalised.” the murders of an Italian faith- more than 30 years.

common future,’ according to Republic and to its citizens NEWS ROUNDUP Caritas Jerusalem. Commenting saying that ‘such barbaric acts on the International Day of leave us shocked and we wonder Solidarity with the Palestinian how the human heart can conceive Themes of Pope’s new people, the text, signed by Fr and carry out such horrible acts children’s book Raed Abusahlia, director general which have shaken not only A PUBLISHING house in the of Caritas Jerusalem, reaffirms France but the whole world.’ US that already published two that ‘peace must be built on Those attending included Lord books by Pope Francis has been rights for all and protection for Mayor of Birmingham, Councillor compiling his first children’s book. all’ because ‘the collective Ray Hassall, Her Majesty’sDeputy Titled Dear Pope Francis: punishment of the Palestinians Lord Lieutenant, Professor Deirdre The Pope Answers Letters from must cease immediately.’ Kelly DL, the High Sheriff, Mr Children Around the World, the “Detention without charge or EJTurpie MBE, judges, academics book contains the Holy Father’s trial, home demolitions, closures and diplomatic representatives personal responses to 30 hand- at checkpoints and other methods as well as ecumenical and inter written letters and drawings that punish indiscriminately have faith leaders. solicited from children aged 6-13. devastating effects on the daily life “We know that those who Loyola Press, the publishing of Palestinians and only increase carried out such acts of violence arm of the Chicago Jesuits, will animosity and intolerance,” in Paris were not motivated by publish the book in the US in he added. the authentic teachings of Islam,” English and Spanish by March. Archbishop Bernard said. “We It will also be published by recalled how last weekend ‘our seven other Jesuit publishers in Muslim brothers and sisters Italy, Spain, Mexico, Poland, from the Birmingham Central Indonesia, the Philippines and Mosque prayed with us for those India in at least five additional who died and also continue to languages suffer the effects of the attacks.’” Tom McGrath, one of the project’s editors, said many Priest shortage causes common themes emerged among church closures the children atking part, including DOZENS of Catholic churches a devotion to and curiosity about PIC: JAMES BRADLEY are set to close in Salford Pope Francis, questions about Diocese because of a fall in the the afterlife and the importance Paris attack victims number of priests. of family. Submissions also recalled at Civic Mass The Bishop John Arnold has reflected a strong sense of justice ARCHBISHOP Bernard Longley informed parishes that the on a global level and related to of Birmingham recalled the deadly number will have to be halved particular domestic situations, attacks in Paris in his homily at from 150 to 75. according to Mr McGrath. the annual Civic Mass at St Chad’s Remaining priests will have to Cathedral in Birmingham, which take on more larger congregations Cease punishment of was attended by the city’s civic and many churches will have to the Palestinians leaders as well as members of run themselves. WITH each passing day the the judiciary and diplomatic corps. The diocese currently has 150 people of the Holy Land ‘are Archbishop Longley (above) priests—23 of whom are older losing any sense of empathy, any echoed the words of Pope Francis than 75, the age of retirement. sense of mutual understanding in sending deepest condolences By 2020 it is expected there will of our common humanity and to the President of the French be only 108 priests in the diocese. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER WORLD/VATICAN NEWS 7 Baby’s tumour reportedly shrinks after Papal kiss ahead of his visit to Africa A BABY’S inoperable brain shrunk in the weeks since the tumour has reportedly reduced visit, and that recovery is clearly in size following a kiss on the visible in recent screenings. head from the Pope Francis. “You can hardly see the The Pope kissed one-year-old tumour,” her mother said. Gianna in September (right), Gianna was named for St during a Papal procession in Gianna, a modern-day saint who Philadelphia while he visited the died in 1962. The saint’s daughter US and now the comparison of was in Philadelphia and met Gianna’s MRIs from August and Gianna during the Papal weekend. November shows a noticeable to point at things.” The family also point out that difference. According to the TV station, the toddler has a sibling named The girl’s parents Joey and the girl’s brain stem had been Dominic—and the first name of Kristen Masciantonio have ‘attacked’ by the toddler’s blood the bodyguard who hoisted the girl reportedly described the kiss as a cells. One year-old Gianna’s blood up during the kiss is Domenico. miracle and the baby’s family, cells attacked her brain stem Her parents insist Gianna’s from Pennsylvania, have credited weeks after birth, and surgery is future is a bright one, and they the improvement in the child’s not an option. Her family took can’t wait to sit down and tell her condition to divine intervention. Gianna to the Papal parade in what a difference a kiss can make. “She’s getting better and front of Independence Hall, where “Last year was about living in stronger,” Kristen Masciantonio, she was blessed by the Holy honour of her,” her father said. told CBS Philadelphia. “She’s Father with a kiss. “Now we are going to get to live blowing kisses. She’s starting Her family says the tumour has with her.”

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A Christmas tree was positioned in St Peter’s Square at the Vatican last Saturday. The tree, an 82-foot spruce fir downtrodden, will give 19 speeches in Africa on in a region riddled with jihadist violence and from Germany's Bavaria his 11th foreign trip, meeting with victims of war, following a spate of deadly attacks from France region, arrived earlier child soldiers and AIDS sufferers, as well as to Turkey and Mali by gunmen claiming to be than usual to be ready those who live in extreme poverty. acting in the name of Islam. for the December 8 During his packed African itinerary, it is The Mali attack on Friday saw gunmen enter the opening of the Holy Year expected that his bodyguards will be extra vigilant Radisson Blu Hotel in the Malian capital of Bamako. of Mercy

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By Canon Bernard Canning the right to vote in Britain. She wrote several works BETWEEN October 2014 renowned for their depth of their and October 2015 Christians doctrine and showed her own around the world, especially spiritual experiences as a religious. within the Carmelite Family, She had very little preparation as a celebrated the fifth centenary of writer but was able to construct Saint Teresa of Avila, the first clear, straight forward sentences woman to be a Doctor of the and to express herself in words that Church. are simple and direct. Works linked She was born on March 28 1515 with her include The Book of Her in Avila, astile, Spain, one of nine Life, The Book of her Foundation, children. Early in 1531 she felt The Way of Perfection, Prayers that called to religious life and entered are Answered. the Augustinian convent in Avila She died in 1582 in Alba at the but ill-health forced her to leave. age of 67, a Carmelite thought at She recovered and entered the that time to be old. Carmelite Order and made great The Carmelites of the Anglo- progress in the way of perfection Irish Province produced on the and experienced mystic revelations. front cover of their Quarterly Following the direction of Review Mount Carmel in 2014 and Franciscan Observant, St Peter of 2015 Spanish stamps in colour of St Alcantara, Spanish mystic, she Teresa. One covers aspects of her bravely undertook reform of life with the Crucified Christ but Carmel. She endured great trials with her face looking to Heaven. and suffered as did St Paul of the The second showed St Teresa in Cross. She won, however, by her one of her ecstasies. She turns indomitable spirit. As a woman she one to gaze at Christ as Pope had to face society which ignored Francis today advocates. Teresa’s the basic rights of women. prayer was a compassionate It was not until the 1800s that companionship with Christ in His women close on 300 years later had great sufferings.

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LETTER OF THE WEEK The world-famous clerical singing trio PICTURE OF THE WEEK The Priests made their first ever Sacraments and the Rosary appearance in Edinburgh on Saturday in the Year of Mercy at St Mary’s Cathedral when they were joined in concert by renowned com- IN 1917 Our Lady at Fatima asked for the poser Sir James MacMillan and praying of the Rosary for Peace, and Belfast-based choir Cappella Caecil- warned that if we Catholics ignored this— iana. God’s own Weapon of Choice—Russia "It was a wonderful experience for would spread its errors. us,The Priests and our organist The Popes of our times have responded Stephen Hamill to give honour to St to Her call by exhortations on the Rosary, Cecilia in such a beautiful venue and and may I draw readers attention on this to such an appreciative audience,” Donal McCrisken, musical director of subject to the particular relevance of the Cappella Caeciliana, said last week- Encyclical of Pope St John Paul II written end. just after 9/11 and prophetically During the cathedral concert, Sir highlighting twin threats against humanity James MacMillan conducted three of today—global terrorism with particular his own compositions, including the emphasis on militant Islam, and the world premiere of his new work, Ut complementary domestic terrorism moving omnes unum sint. against marriage and the family, by “It was also very fitting that Sir governments who, dictated by their love of James directed us in the premiere of this error, persist being masters rather than his latest choral work in the cathedral servants, and using exceptions to dictate given that he was a member of the the rule. The last is particularly vicious cathedral choir whilst undertaking his because it is their own vindictiveness early compositions as a student at the against sexual integrity and the right to life University of Edinburgh,” Mr of the next generation, politicising a sexual McCrisken added. agenda which would be recognised by This debut work was commissioned Aleister Crowley, which has provided the by Cappella Caeciliana to mark its market of family breakdown on which they 20th anniversary and features a trio now capitalise. section written especially for The In this Encyclical on the Rosary Priests.The free event at the cathedral (traditionally built on the framework of the was held in honour of St Cecilia, the 150 Old Testament Psalms) Pope St John patron of music, upon the eve of her Paul II courageously steps out of the box to feast day add five decades of meditations based on the active ministry of the Christ. I note that four of these have a bearing on the Catholic Sacraments, some lost by other denominations at the reformation. These are Baptism, Matrimony, Holy Orders and Holy Communion frequently, and go to their place usury, the National Debt, slavery, the Holy Eucharist, and in the preaching of Confession regularly. oppression of the poor, Bankers’Interest the Kingdom, the Call to Repentance—a In this Year of Mercy I note that Pope replacing the Just Family Income as the first foreshadowing of the Sacrament of Francis has extended to ordinary priests the cost on prices, abortion, divorce, promotion of ESTABLISHED IN 1885 Penance. This last has particular weight in power to forgive the sin of human abortion, casual fornication of all kinds, contraceptive the Year of Mercy, often misunderstood by the death of these innocents being such a sex, conscription, concentration and those who would change all Scripture to serious sin, absolution demanded confession experimentation camps. And through it all a accommodate their particular preferred to a bishop. A rebellion of the privileged hatred, ignorance and persistent brand of self-indulgence or personal classes destroyed local autonomy, the status misrepresentation of our Catholic past. Surely failure. ‘Seek me in my Mercy’ says Christ of women, our hospitals, schools and the very least we can do is go down on our to Sr Faustina ‘before I come in my university facilities, orphanages, poor houses knees and thank God we are still on our Praying for peace in a time Justice!’And the place to seek this Mercy, and credit structures, and plundered the feet—wielding our Rosaries in our two hands! He says, is in the Confessional. Worker’s Guilds. MT Kielty of piecemeal war The Church teaches that we should receive A post-reformation world re-introduced in CLYDEBANK

VEN as Advent begins, and St Andrew’s Day approaches, Catholic education must be Archbishop Tartaglia has a vision of Pray for success and safety there does not seem to be much joy in our hearts. As he rooted in pupils’ reality teachers, teaching RE because they want to of Pope in Africa prayed for persecuted Christians the world over, con- do it. If he is serious about this then why demned the Mali hotel attack and prepared for his visit to ARCHBISHOP Philip Tartaglia states that not employ enough specialist teachers in a LET US all pray for the Pope on his Africa, Pope Francis himself admitted that the peaceful the central focus of the RE curriculum school to teach the whole school? This upcoming trip to Africa. Travelling to the Christmas season seemed a ‘charade’ with the world at war. should be that it is 'relevant, engaging and way schools will not have to rely on the Central African Republic, a nation that has We can only hope that this Advent and Christmas there is an extra Indeed transformational.' I have had a look few Catholic teachers who are then been burdened with great suffering and incentiveE to pack our parishes to capacity, that additional reason being at it; here are a couple of outcomes: conscripted into teaching RE. The violence makes him a true pilgrim of to pray for peace. It has been said that God did not create terror, we Mystery of God: I have explored the reputation of the subject is diminished peace. Africa remains a much more did, but praying for the strength to survive and combat terrorism with mystery of the Most Holy Trinity as the amongst pupils and staff because it is seen hopefuly continent than the Media often the ultimate aim of peace, there in lies our Advent mission. central mystery of Christian faith and life as being a subject anyone can teach. potrays. There is much more there than If we cannot prepare a world worthy of the Jesus’ birth, then per- and I have reflected upon how this learning Neither is there any academic motivation war, famine, and suffering. It is in fact a haps we can still prepare our hearts for that moment. As Archbishop affects my own, and others’ knowledge, for the pupils, as they gain no reward for place of hope. The Pope embraces that by Leo Cushley flagged up in this week’s diary, widower Antoine Leiris understanding and belief in One God. their learning. In a results driven profession travelling there when many would balk in refused to give his wife Hélène’s killers the ‘gift of hating’ them in Revealed Truth of God: I have studied RE lacks this credibility. fear. May God go with him, always. spite of her death in the Paris attacks. Scripture and Church teaching which My understanding is that The Decree of L McDonald Christians are not weak for ‘turning the other cheek,’ forgiving is reveal the nature of God and I have Recognition has a condition attached: that COATBRIDGE not forgetting. The world will indeed learn from this spate of terror considered how these influence my own resources are produced which will enable attacks. It will learn that those who kill are not doing ‘God’s work,’ and others' spiritual life and relationship the teaching of RE according to the it will learn the need to protect religious freedom and secure religious with God. curricular framework. This is a welcome Moving forward on abuse tolerance; it will learn the gaping abyss between the ‘haves’ and the This misses the reality of most of the condition; one which was sadly missing proceedures ‘have nots’fuels conflict and violence, and that the reactions from all pupils in Catholic schools. I would also from the launch of This is Our Faith PI to sides seem so predictable and meaningless. add the teachers. The Mystery of God or S3 in 2011. THE Church in Scotland has been wise and For some, everyday is a struggle, a war. God, who sees everything, the Nature of God is not relevant to most However, I believe there is much that well advised in its latest steps towards a sees this struggle. and cannot be made relevant by giving needs changed in the structure and transparent and standard proceedure for This Christmas, and everyday, we must rise to the challenges of them knowledge. You cannot engage young management of RE in Catholics schools, documenting and handling cases of abuse, this life and keep going, keep ‘struggling’ to stay on the right path. people or their teachers with these issues the bold initiatives are needed to address as reported in the November 20 SCO. If Remember St Andrew on his feast day too. He was martyred by and make it transformational by asking these issues first, followed by a curricular only we had a time machine to go back and Crucifixion at the city of Patras (Patræ) in Achaea, on the northern them to study scripture or read Church framework, based around the reality of the correct the problems of the past, be they coast of the Peloponnese, a victim of early religious persecution and teaching. There needs to be some children who sit in front of the teacher. those cause by individual religious or by violence. innovative and creative pedagogy, with the those handling complaints about Most of what we know about Andrew comes from the Gospel of young people at its core. NAME AND ADDRESS inappropriate behaviour. I was glad to see John. John reveals Andrew as one who was constantly bringing peo- that support for and involvement by abuse ple to Jesus. He began by bringing his brother Peter to Jesus. G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or style requirements survivors is a foundation stone of the Andrew and Peter were fishermen until being called permanently G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views expressed are not necessarily bishops’ plan. Our Church was once, and by Jesus to be ‘fishers of men.’ (Mt. 4:18f). shared by SCO must once again become, a haven for the As Christians in an increasingly secular country and world, we too G If you would like to share your opinion, send your correspondence to the address below vulnerable. I truly hope this ‘action plan’ must cast our nets wide to find fellow believers as we are called to do G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, address, and phone number or helps rebuild confidence by our Baptism, the Sacraments and through the new Evangelisation. your letter will not be used J H Campbell Christmas marks the arrival of our Saviour, and we need Him now LOTHIAN more than ever. WRITE TO LETTERS, SCO, 19 WATERLOO STREET, GLASGOW G2 6BT [email protected] 10 COMMENT SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27 2015 Do you think you are greater than God? As the Pope heads to Africa, we look at the African Church’s opposition of the liberal agenda at the synod

RTHODOX Catholics had low expectations of the recent Synod on the Family, but despite the blatant manipulation of its deliberations it produced some inspirational leadership by many sen- iorO prelates. The voices raised on behalf of Christ and Catholicism against those advocating surrender to secularism, relativism and the homo- sexual lobby—in a word, sin—were not only numerous and impressive but, in some cases, surprising. The introductory general report BY GERALD WARNER from Cardinal Erdo, stoutly defending doctrine, took the would-be revolu- tionaries by surprise. He was not than Christ?’” allowed to speak again. Cardinal Peter Another African prelate, Cardinal Erdo was the relator-general of the , current Prefect of the Synod, but he was effectively silenced Congregation for Worship and the by Cardinal , a Sacraments, after the Pope’s closing move that commentators compared to statement to the synod had been inter- the switching off of Cardinal Alfredo preted as ambiguous on this issue, said Ottaviani’s microphone at the Second that giving communion to the divorced Vatican Council. But this was not the and remarried ‘would be unequivocally 1960s and the defenders of orthodoxy a premeditated complicity and profana- were not to be routed this time. The tion of the Most Holy Body and Blood ‘Letter of the Thirteen Cardinals,’ of Jesus. The entire Church has always headed by Cardinals and held that one may not receive commun- Gerhard Müller, protesting to the ion with the knowledge of being in a Pope about the sidelining of what state of mortal sin… Not even a pope should have been the main topics— can dispense from such a divine law.’ ‘the dignity of marriage and family’— to focus on communion for remarried he iconic champion of liberal- divorcees and homosexuality, was a ism, the Belgian Cardinal God- tipping point in the Church’s civil war. fried Danneels, reproached the Since even Timothy Cardinal AfricanT bishops, saying he would Dolan—far from a ‘conservative’— advise ‘everyone to steer clear of all signed that letter, it begins to seem that forms of triumphalism and claims to numbers of senior churchmen who have self-sufficiency.’ Cardinal Danneels so far tolerated the ‘liberal’agenda have faces little temptation to indulge in tri- felt a tug at their consciences as they umphalism. saw how close to the abyss the had During his period as Primate of Bel- stamped had gone. Nor was that the gium, from 1979 to 2010, when he only inspiring moment, both within the implemented a regime of extreme post- synod and outside. Conciliar radicalism, Mass attendance Another was the statement by Arch- plummeted from 27 per cent to below 5 bishop Gadecki, president of the Polish per cent. By the year he retired, Bel- Bishops’ Conference and a Synod gium ranked as the 172nd nation in the father, in condemnation of the liberals’ world for priestly vocations. Cardinal tactics, that ‘doctrinal stability is being Danneels said, in apparent wonderment: nullified… one cannot speak of the sep- “But I remember Belgium being full of aration of the practice of the Church vocations, there were huge seminaries from her doctrine, from her teachings. and novitiates being built up until the The two are inseparable.’ ’60s.” So, who presided over this decline? Er… Cardinal Danneels (far similar hammer blow on behalf right). Yet, with his achievement of of orthodoxy was the rebuke under 5 per cent Mass attendance, he delivered by the Nigerian Car- still feels qualified to hand down advice Adinal (top), Prefect to Cardinals Sarah and Arinze, whose Emeritus of the Congregation for native Nigeria has a Mass attendance of Divine Worship and the Discipline of 92.2 per cent. Cardinal Danneels sug- the Sacraments, to the German Cardi- gested: “Africans may also experience a nal (right), who had told situation similar to ours. Then they the synod to ‘seriously consider’giving might call us up to see how we dealt communion to divorced, civilly remar- with it. To get some useful tips.” ried couples, saying: “The advice to Why does one feel that scenario is refrain from sexual acts in the new rela- unlikely? Unless, of course, theAfrican tionship not only appears unrealistic to bishops were sufficiently insane to many. It is also questionable whether adopt the failed progressive prescrip- sexual actions can be judged independ- tions of the near-extinct Belgian ent of the lived context.” Church. Cardinal Danneels’ claim to In response, Cardinal Arinze told an have ‘dealt with it’ will surprise interviewer: “You cannot name a situ- observers of the religious desert that is ation which Christ did not foresee, nor present-day Belgium. That is the suici- can you tell us that you are wiser than dal programme some aretrying to foist Christ and that you can modify what upon worldwide Catholicism. he has said. We will then ask you, Scots have an appropriate answer to ‘Who do you think you are? Greater that discredited agenda: “Ay, right.”

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choice between helping an W existing or new Scottish IRE resident. Both need help. And The trials of Paul illustrate that D I even if we can only help one N person each, we must all do our share.

God indeed has a plan for us all An SCO diary GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG AND the last word this week TRADITIONALISTS look away goes to: Archbishop Leo now… No peaking. So the Cushley (below left) who was Vatican’s way of handling asked by BBC Scotland to Pope Francis: Wake Up!, a reflect upon recent events in ‘rock’ album featuring the Paris and beyond. Here is Holy Father, is to focus on the what he had to say: “It’s a tracks where the Pontiff long way from where I’m addresses universal issues sitting in Bruntsfield to such as peace, the Bujumura but it was there in environment, taking care of the capital of Burundi in the people most in need, faith December of 2000 that I first and family. met a man called Michael Faithful listeners can also Courtney. JOE McGRATH’S expect electric guitar rifts, “Michael was the Papal progressive rock anthems and Nuncio—the Pope’s AFTER THE even the tinkle of a synth as representative—to the small Pope Francis speaks in Italian, war-torn central African RESSURECTION Spanish, English and country. He was a fabulously PART 8: THE TRIALS OF PAUL Portuguese throughout. gregarious Irishman. Although the title track has Charming. Funny. Smart. an undeniably 1980s rock Brave too. He continually put vibe, the whole album is his life on the line in the AST month we looked at how reverential so don’t expect to pursuit of peace between Paul was spreading the Gospel hear the Pope singing along in warring Hutu and Tutsi tribes. to the pagans. When he arrived verse to any of the hymns or His reward? On the afternoon in a place he always spoke to ‘rocking out.’ of Monday 29 December 2003 the Jews in the Temple before This is a collection of 11 Archbishop Michael Courtney talking to the pagans. This always caused tracks containing antiphons was assassinated. His problems. Some would listen to him and and sacred hymns, diplomatic vehicle, flying be converted while most opposed what he L reimagined by contemporary Vatican flags, fired upon by said and threatened him with violence. composers and musicians gunmen. How often the Some people listened and thought about with Pope Francis' voice. response to people of peace what he said while others were angered at Antiphons are psalms or is rebuke, resentment, him for attempting to bring about a change prayers sung in alternate rejection—even unto death. in their ways. We see a good example of the Sanhedrin was made up of Pharisees As we can see from his story, Paul faced parts. In the album, the Pope Their very being seems to this opposition when Paul reached Eph- like himself and Sadducees. Paul claimed trials in court and the dangers involved in also seeks to cover contradict and condemn the esus on his way back to Jerusalem. In that the Sadducees opposed him for preach- travelling on long journeys in those early philosophical and ethical conscience of those Ephesus there was a thriving trade in sil- ing resurrection which the Pharisees times. He faced both sorts of trials in the issues, much as he does on hell-bent—and I use that word ver shrines of the goddess Diana. A sil- believed in but the Sadducees did not. This same way. He placed all his trust in God. his Twitter account. advisably—on wicked acts. versmith called Demetrius called a split the meeting and feelings were running God had chosen him to complete a mission It is upon this rock, it would “I thought of my friend meeting of his employees and other sil- high. The tribune, afraid the Paul would be and Paul knew that he would survive until seem, that he is rebuilding the Michael as I watched a video versmiths and warned them against Paul. harmed sent troops in to bring to the his mission was completed. He was proved Church. All in all, an tribute of a young Frenchman He told the meeting that Paul’s teaching fortress. to be correct. Now we might think it was ok unexpectedly calming called Antoine Leiris (below) to discredited Diana, threatening to render her The Jews plotted to kill Paul but the trib- for Paul who had heard God speak directly collection of tracks, unless his late wife Hélène. She was unimportant and, more importantly, destroy- une learned of the plot. He sent Paul under to him and had appeared to him. God is you are still erupting over its one of the one hundred and ing the trade that made them their fortunes. guard to Caesarea to be examined by the unlikely to appear to any of us with a mes- very existence. 29 souls killed in the terror He whipped the crowd into a fury and the Governor, Felix. Felix listened to both sides sage of reassurance. How can we hope to attack upon Paris. meeting ended in uproar. It seems obvious but did not come to a decision. He kept Paul behave like Paul with such confidence? GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG “‘I don’t give you the gift of to us that these men objected to Paul for rea- for two years until he was replaced by a new This is really because we do not under- hating you,’ says Antoine asking sons that had nothing to do with religion. We governor, Porcius Festus. stand God and how he deals with us. Each FIRST Minister Nicola ‘if this God for which you kill would never behave like that, or would we? Festus listened to the complaints against of us has a mission; it may not be as dra- Sturgeon recently apologised indiscriminately made us in His We too can be resistant to change for rea- Paul and asked if he was willing to go to matic as Paul’s but it is why we are here. to refugees arriving in own image, every bullet in the sons that are not based in the Gospel. Often Jerusalem to be tried there. Paul asserted his We find it difficult to recognise the impor- Scotland about the ‘dreich’ body of my wife will have been people resist change in the Church because right, as a Roman citizen, to be tried by Cae- tant mission we have and distinguish it weather. It was a humourous a wound in his heart.’ they are happy to be where they are and see sar. Festus had little choice but to send Paul from the normal problems of everyday moment in the uplifting end to “As it happens, the city’s no reason to change something they have to Rome. The journey to Rome was no sim- life. We worry about trivia and get dispir- a sad part of their new Basilique du Sacré-Cœur always believed to be good. I remember ple affair. The best route was by ship. ited when our plans don’t seem to work arrivals’ stories. —only two miles from where debating with my grandfather who saw no These ships were not the large liners we out. My plan to win the Euromillions and Scotland indeed turned Antoine’s beloved Hélène was reason to have the Mass in the vernacular. might sail across the Mediterranean in. They sort out poverty in Africa has come to wintery last weekend as slain—is a monument to that He argued that the Latin Mass allowed you were small and did not make the journey in nothing. I wonder why God doesn’t help temperatures, and some very proposal: the deeds of to go to Mass anywhere in the world and it one go. Paul had to sail from one port to out. The reason is that it is my plan, not snow, fell. It was a timely men do, indeed, afflict the heart would always be the same. I argued that it another, each time finding another ship to God’s. It’s not my place to sort out world reminder of the perils of winter of God. As human beings we allowed you to go anywhere in the world take him nearer to Rome. On the third leg poverty single handed. That’s not in God’s to come—a reminder about are creatures of passion but we and still not understand what was being said. of this journey the ship was struck by a vio- plan. watching out for, and looking also possess reason, intellect lent storm and was forced to drift before the I remember speaking to some primary in on, our neighbours, and will. The path to serenity hen Paul eventually arrived in wind. As the storm raged on the next day the school pupils about the work of Holy particularly the ill and elderly. often lies in not allowing our Jerusalem he went to the Temple crew were forced to jettison the cargo and Childhood. One wee boy asked me what Sadly it will be another winter passion to dominate our reason to be purified. His seven days of on the third day they had to throw the boat’s we would do when we sorted out all the where many rely on food and while the path to peace purification were nearly over when some of W gear overboard. poverty and there were no poor people any banks and some make the neither necessitates pacifism the Jews from Asia recognised him and The ship was caught in the storm for four- more. I can’t remember the daft answer I difficut choice whether to heat nor negates justice, it should stirred up the crowd against him. The crowd teen days and they had been unable to take must have given him but he made me their homes or to eat. Others always set aside hatred, anger seized Paul and a riot ensued. The Roman any food. Paul reassured them that God had think. What would we do? How would we won’t have homes. It is not a and revenge.” tribune heard there was a riot and sent sol- promised they would all survive as Paul was be able to live out our Christian calling to diers to quell the riot. He arrested Paul and destined to go before Caesar. They all ate feed the hungry cloth the naked and help took him in chains to the fortress. Paul asked some food and at daybreak the found them- the sick if there were no poor? They are permission to address the crowd and explain selves at Malta where the ship ran aground. our road to salvation in God’s plan. who he was and how he had come to be a The soldiers determined to kill Paul and his Paul was a great orator and converted believer in Jesus. companions to stop them escaping but the many people with his preaching. He con- When they heard his story the Jews centurion stopped them as he was deter- verted many more by his example of cur- demanded he be killed. The tribune ordered mined to deliver Paul to Rome. ing the sick, acting justly and devoting his Paul to be questioned under the lash. As life for the benefit of others. Surely we they strapped him down Paul asked if it was t was three months before better weather could all do a bit of that. We don’t need to legal to flog a Roman citizen without a trial allowed them to continue their journey be orators. first. Realising what he had done the trib- to Rome. Paul made contact with the We can lead the world to God by our une released Paul. IJews in Rome and continued to spread the good example. The next day Paul was brought before the Gospel message. Paul remained there for Sanhedrin to state his case. He realised that two years. I www.theviewfromjoemcgrath.com

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WHAT A DAY AND WHAT A YEAR FOR MARY’S MEALS JANE HAMILTON, media and communications officer for MARY’S MEALS, reflects on the success of its most recent event and tells of a new Christmas campaign and a Vatican concert in its honour

AST weekend—Sunday November 22— exactly 14 years since the charity’s founder, also attended, having launched a special collection XIV Edition of the International Festival of Sacred saw Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall filled Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, first met young of prints (left and right) to raise money for the charity. Music and Art, held from October 28 to November 4 with more than 1000 supporters of Edward—the boy whose words inspired the work Magnus’ time on stage was spent reflecting on an in the Papal Basilicas in the Vatican City and outside Mary’s Meals, coming together to do and creation of Mary’s Meals. incredible year, in which Mary’s Meals reached the the Walls. their bit to help feed more impoverished Back in 2002, while visiting Malawi during a milestone of feeding more than one million children A concert—held at the Papal Basilica of St Paul children in school as part of Mary’s Meals Day. devastating famine, Magnus met a 14-year-old boy in school each day, in the face of challenges such as outside the Walls as part of the festival on October Talented fans of the charity packed the venue’s called Edward, whose mother was dying from flooding, political unrest, the well-documented 31—is traditionally dedicated to a charity working Lexhibition space with arts, crafts, home-baking, and AIDS. When Magnus asked him what his hopes and Ebola crisis. The message remains clear—this simple to support impoverished people around the world. gifts—aiming to raise as much as possible for dreams were, Edward replied: “I’d like to have intervention is really working, but 59 million This year, the Foundation Pro Musica e Arte Sacra, Mary’s Meals while the UK Government is matching enough food to eat and to go to school one day.” children remain out of school because of hunger. which organises the concert, chose Mary’s Meals for all donations. Knitting, crocheted goods, cakes, sweets, These words helped to inspire the work of the charity The work of Mary’s Meals is just beginning. the XIV Edition of the International Festival. Christmas decorations, jewellery, and Mary’s Meals we now know as Mary’s Meals. The purpose of the festival is to increase the inspired gifts were on sale throughout the day And those attending yesterday were able to watch One More for Christmas public’s awareness of the institutional activities of (above left), while a programme of entertainment Magnus and Edward meet again, on film, during an As we approach the joyful festive season, those the foundation, which raises funds for the restoration unfolded in the main auditorium, hosted by radio exclusive preview of the charity’s new documentary, looking to share their blessings and reach out with of religious artefacts and buildings. presenter Shelagh Fogarty. Generation Hope. The half-hour film follows young love to children living in poverty can join the Mary’s Speaking at the concert (above), Cardinal James Mary’s Meals works with some of the world’s adults whose lives have been transformed through Meals One More For Christmas campaign (above Michael Harvey, Archpriest of the Basilica of St poorest communities to set up school feeding Mary’s Meals, focusing on Malawi, India, and Haiti. right), by setting a place at the charity’s virtual Paul outside the Walls in Rome, said: “The concert programmes, giving hungry children the chance to The day’s programme began with a live, lone dinner table online for just £12.20. organised by Foundation Pro Musica and Arte Sacra attend class and learn instead of working or scavenging piper playing Highland Cathedral while images of Ordinarily, a donation of £12.20 would provide is for Mary’s Meals and the work that Mary’s Meals for food. By providing a daily meal in school, Mary’s children receiving Mary’s Meals around the world one child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school carries out. Art can certainly save art, but it can also Meals attracts children into the classroom where indicated the reach of the charity’s global work. A year, but with the UK Government matching all save many needy children as Mary’s Meals does, they can receive an education that can provide a 52-strong choir from St Mary’s Primary School in donations to Mary’s Meals until December 28, giving new life and hope to those ones who, otherwise, route out of poverty. Currently, 1,035,637 children Hamilton rocked the hall with heart-warming songs setting a place at the One More For Christmas table would not have certainty for tomorrow. I wish the in 12 countries of the developing world receive a meal including Bill Withers’Lean on Me and Paolo Nutini’s this year will allow the charity to feed two children best to Mary’s Meals and to those who work in from the Scottish charity every day they attend school, High Hopes. in their place of education for a whole school year. favour of the poorest of the world.” thanks to the generosity of people all over the world. Wrapping up the afternoon’s entertainment was The annual Mary’s Meals Day event in Glasgow the cast of Cathy Forde’s Mary’s Meals-inspired Vatican concert honours the I Gerard Burns’ special prints can be purchased for is always eagerly anticipated by local supporters, play, One in a Million, who reunited for a special work of Mary’s Meals £122 each by visiting: http://www.gerardmburnsprints and by chance, this year’s celebration took place performance at the event. 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WHAT A DAY AND WHAT A YEAR FOR MARY’S MEALS JANE HAMILTON, media and communications officer for MARY’S MEALS, reflects on the success of its most recent event and tells of a new Christmas campaign and a Vatican concert in its honour

AST weekend—Sunday November 22— exactly 14 years since the charity’s founder, also attended, having launched a special collection XIV Edition of the International Festival of Sacred saw Glasgow’s Royal Concert Hall filled Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, first met young of prints (left and right) to raise money for the charity. Music and Art, held from October 28 to November 4 with more than 1000 supporters of Edward—the boy whose words inspired the work Magnus’ time on stage was spent reflecting on an in the Papal Basilicas in the Vatican City and outside Mary’s Meals, coming together to do and creation of Mary’s Meals. incredible year, in which Mary’s Meals reached the the Walls. their bit to help feed more impoverished Back in 2002, while visiting Malawi during a milestone of feeding more than one million children A concert—held at the Papal Basilica of St Paul children in school as part of Mary’s Meals Day. devastating famine, Magnus met a 14-year-old boy in school each day, in the face of challenges such as outside the Walls as part of the festival on October Talented fans of the charity packed the venue’s called Edward, whose mother was dying from flooding, political unrest, the well-documented 31—is traditionally dedicated to a charity working Lexhibition space with arts, crafts, home-baking, and AIDS. When Magnus asked him what his hopes and Ebola crisis. The message remains clear—this simple to support impoverished people around the world. gifts—aiming to raise as much as possible for dreams were, Edward replied: “I’d like to have intervention is really working, but 59 million This year, the Foundation Pro Musica e Arte Sacra, Mary’s Meals while the UK Government is matching enough food to eat and to go to school one day.” children remain out of school because of hunger. which organises the concert, chose Mary’s Meals for all donations. Knitting, crocheted goods, cakes, sweets, These words helped to inspire the work of the charity The work of Mary’s Meals is just beginning. the XIV Edition of the International Festival. Christmas decorations, jewellery, and Mary’s Meals we now know as Mary’s Meals. The purpose of the festival is to increase the inspired gifts were on sale throughout the day And those attending yesterday were able to watch One More for Christmas public’s awareness of the institutional activities of (above left), while a programme of entertainment Magnus and Edward meet again, on film, during an As we approach the joyful festive season, those the foundation, which raises funds for the restoration unfolded in the main auditorium, hosted by radio exclusive preview of the charity’s new documentary, looking to share their blessings and reach out with of religious artefacts and buildings. presenter Shelagh Fogarty. Generation Hope. The half-hour film follows young love to children living in poverty can join the Mary’s Speaking at the concert (above), Cardinal James Mary’s Meals works with some of the world’s adults whose lives have been transformed through Meals One More For Christmas campaign (above Michael Harvey, Archpriest of the Basilica of St poorest communities to set up school feeding Mary’s Meals, focusing on Malawi, India, and Haiti. right), by setting a place at the charity’s virtual Paul outside the Walls in Rome, said: “The concert programmes, giving hungry children the chance to The day’s programme began with a live, lone dinner table online for just £12.20. organised by Foundation Pro Musica and Arte Sacra attend class and learn instead of working or scavenging piper playing Highland Cathedral while images of Ordinarily, a donation of £12.20 would provide is for Mary’s Meals and the work that Mary’s Meals for food. By providing a daily meal in school, Mary’s children receiving Mary’s Meals around the world one child with Mary’s Meals for a whole school carries out. Art can certainly save art, but it can also Meals attracts children into the classroom where indicated the reach of the charity’s global work. A year, but with the UK Government matching all save many needy children as Mary’s Meals does, they can receive an education that can provide a 52-strong choir from St Mary’s Primary School in donations to Mary’s Meals until December 28, giving new life and hope to those ones who, otherwise, route out of poverty. Currently, 1,035,637 children Hamilton rocked the hall with heart-warming songs setting a place at the One More For Christmas table would not have certainty for tomorrow. I wish the in 12 countries of the developing world receive a meal including Bill Withers’Lean on Me and Paolo Nutini’s this year will allow the charity to feed two children best to Mary’s Meals and to those who work in from the Scottish charity every day they attend school, High Hopes. in their place of education for a whole school year. favour of the poorest of the world.” thanks to the generosity of people all over the world. Wrapping up the afternoon’s entertainment was The annual Mary’s Meals Day event in Glasgow the cast of Cathy Forde’s Mary’s Meals-inspired Vatican concert honours the I Gerard Burns’ special prints can be purchased for is always eagerly anticipated by local supporters, play, One in a Million, who reunited for a special work of Mary’s Meals £122 each by visiting: http://www.gerardmburnsprints and by chance, this year’s celebration took place performance at the event. Local artist Gerard Burns Mary’s Meals was the official beneficiary of the .com and clicking the Mary’s Meals tab on the website WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 14 FR ROLHEISER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27 2015 Our Muslim brothers and sisters ism is Islam itself, namely, authentic God-fearing Muslims are the first vic- tims of this violence. When we look at the history of any terrorist Islamic group such as ISIS or Al-Qaeda, we see that it first establishes itself by terrorising and killing thou- sands of its own people, honest, God- fearing Muslims. And it goes on killing them. ISIS,Al-Qaeda, and Boko Haram have killed thousands more Muslims than Christians or persons of any other religion. While their ultimate target may well be the secularised, Christian BY FR RONALD West, but more immediately their real war is against true Islam. ROLHEISER Moreover the victims of Islamic ter- rorists are not just the thousands of HIS is not a good time to be moderate Muslims who have been a Muslim in the Western direct victims of their violence and world. As the violence per- killings, but also all other Muslims who petrated by radical Islamic are now painted with the same brush groups such as ISIS, Al and negatively judged in both their reli- Qaeda, and Boko Haram becomes giosity and their sincerity. Whenever more and more prevalent, huge num- Islamic terrorists perpetrate an act of Tbers of people are becoming paranoid violence, its victims are not just those about and even openly hostile towards who die, are injured, or who lose loved the Islam religion, seeing all Muslims ones, it’s also all true Muslims, partic- as a threat. Popular opinion blames the ularly those living in the West because Islamic Faith itself for that violence, they are now viewed through the eyes Houston Smith’s point is that the latter, lence is false and belies Islam. Islamic terrorists in Algeria in 1996, wrote a suggesting that there is something of suspicion, fear, and hatred. not the former, is a truer basis for judg- extremists don’t speak for God, remarkable letter to his family on inherent in Islam itself that’s responsi- But the Muslim religion is not to ing Christianity. We owe our Islamic Mohammed, Islam, or for what it means France shortly before he died. Well ble for this kind of violence. That equa- blame here. There is nothing inherent brothers and sisters the same courtesy. to surrender in faith, but only for a self- aware that he had a good chance of tion needs to be challenged, both in the in either the Koran or in Islam itself that And that’s more a recognition of the serving ideology, and true Muslims are, being killed by Islamic terrorists, he name of truth and in the name of what morally or religiously undergirds this truth than a courtesy. The word in the end, the real victims of that. shared with his family that, should this is best in us as Christians. kind of violence. We would holler ‘Islam/Muslim’ has its origins in the Terrorist attacks, like the recent ones happen, they should know that he had First of all, it’s untrue: Painting all ‘unfair’ if someone were to say that word ‘peace,’ and that connotation, in Paris and Mali, call for more, not already forgiven his killers and that he Muslims with the same brush is like what happened during the Inquisition is along with the concept of ‘surrender to less, sympathy for true Muslims. It’s foresaw himself and them, his killers, painting all Christians with the same inherent in the Gospels. We owe Islam God,’constitutes the essence of what it time to establish a greater solidarity in the same heaven, playing together brush, akin to looking at most the the same judgement. One of the great means to be a Muslim. And for more with Islam, notwithstanding extremist under God’s gaze, a gaze that lovingly depraved man who calls himself a students of World Religions, the than 90 per cent of Muslims in the terrorism. We are both part of the same takes in all of God’s children, Muslims Christian and saying: “That’s Chris- renowned Houston Smith, submits that world, that is exactly what it means to family: We have the same God, suffer no less than Christians tians for you! They’re all the same!” we should always judge a religion by be a Muslim, namely, to be a man or the same anxieties, are subject to the Second, it’s also unfair: Islamic mili- its best expressions, by its saints and woman of peace who has surrendered same mortality, and will share the same I Fr Ronald Rolheiser is a priest and tants no more speak for Islam than graced-history rather than by its psy- to God and who now tries to live a life heaven. Muslims more than ever need member of the Missionary Oblates of Hitler speaks for Christianity (and that chopaths and aberrations. I hope that that is centered on faith, prayer, respon- our understanding, sympathy, support, Mary Immaculate. He is president of comparison isn’t idly chosen). Finally, others offer us, Christians, this cour- sibility, and hospitality.Any interpreta- and fellowship in faith. the Oblate School of Theology in San such an equation misleads our sympa- tesy. Hitler was somehow a product of tion of Islam by a radicalised group that Christian de Cherge, the Trappist Antonio, Texas. Visit his website at thy: The first victim of Islamic terror- the ChristianWest, as was MotherTeresa. gives divine sanction to terrorist vio- monk who was martyred by Islamic www.ronrolheiser.com

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IN THE summer of 1620, a for what has been good in our ON NOVEMBER 30 we also of the fragments that were left group of 120 people set sail lives: For people who have pray today for all who are over… from Plymouth on the south given us love and care, Scottish, as this is the feastday (Jn 61-14) coast of Devon. They had friendship and support… of the Patron of Scotland—St “St Andrew gave Jesus all experienced persecution in Let’s pause to remember Andrew. that there was available, and England because of their reli- and give thanks: For our health When Pope John Paul vis- Jesus miraculously fed those gious beliefs. In their ship, the and talents, and for the oppor- ited Britain in 1982, he spoke five thousand people and still Mayflower, these ‘Pilgrims’ tunities that come to us… to the young people of Scot- had something left over. It is (or ‘Pilgrim Fathers’) crossed Let’s pause to remember land. exactly the same with your the Atlantic. They called their and give thanks: For the He mentioned St Andrew— lives. place of landing New Ply- beauty that we can see Scotland’s patron saint—as the “Left alone to face the diffi- mouth, and the area became and for the inspiration we disciple who led to Jesus the cult challenges of life today, known as New England, which receive… boy who had five loaves and you feel conscious of your is on the northeast coast of Let’s pause to remember two fish. Meanwhile the own inadequacy and feel afraid what we now call the US. and give thanks: For the happy huge crowd were far from of what the future may hold for Half of the small colony’s memories we treasure and for anywhere and had nothing you. But what I say to you is number died during their first all that has been good over the to eat. this: place your lives in the winter. Then they received years… PRAYERS FOR THE WEEK This is what Pope John Paul hands of Jesus. help from the Native Ameri- said: “Jesus had been teaching “He will accept you and cans. Joining together, both NOVEMBER 30 records the advance. “If you want them to strike a crowd of five thousand peo- bless you, and he will make groups celebrated a day of birth in 1874 of Winston “It’s unbelievably simple. If you, strike first. ple about the Kingdom of such use of your lives as will thanksgiving for the harvest in Churchill, who would lead you want them to smile, smile “It’s as simple as that. Peo- God… be beyond your greatest expec- the autumn of 1621. Britain as Prime Minister first. If you want them to take ple will treat you like you treat As evening approached, one tations!” Thanksgiving Day in the US through the Second World War. an interest in you, take an them. of the disciples—it was St Lord, is an important national holi- Winston Churchill spoke the interest in them first. “It’s no secret. Look about Andrew—said: ‘There is a you were given day which is celebrated in fam- following words about relating “If you want to make them you. You can prove it with the small boy here with five loaves five loaves and two fish. ily groups. It is held on the with people: “I have no secret. nervous, become nervous next person you meet.” and two fish; but what is that I give you fourth Thursday each You haven’t learned life’s les- yourself. Inspire me, Lord, among so many?’ all that I have November. son very well if you haven’t “If you want them to shout to be of good influence Jesus took the loaves and and all that I am, Lord, Let’s pause noticed that you can decide the and raise their voices, raise on people I will meet today. blessed them… Later the disci- ready to be transformed. to remember and give thanks reaction you want of people in yours and shout. Amen. ples collected twelve baskets Amen.

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SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29 1PM 11AM DAILY MASS ANGELUS WITH POPE FRANCIS 5.30PM 1PM EWTN NEWS NIGHTLY LIVE SUNDAY MASS FROM 8PM EWTN THREE WISE WOMEN 5PM THURSDAY DECEMBER 4 EWTN BOOKMARK 1PM 6PM DAILY MASS THE WORLD OVER LIVE 5.30PM 8PM EWTN NEWS NIGHTLY THE CHURCH UNIVERSAL 8PM 10PM EWTN LIVE VATICANO 9.30PM 10.30PM FR RUTLER: STORIES OF ADVENT REFLECTIONS HYMNS MONDAY NOVEMBER 30 FRIDAY DECEMBER 4 1PM 1PM LIVE DAILY MASS FROM EWTN DAILY MASS 8.30PM 5.30PM SHEPHERDS SPEAK EWTN NEWS NIGHTLY 10PM 8PM VOCATION BOOM TUESDAY DECEMBER 1 THE WORLD OVER LIVE 1PM SATURDAY DECEMBER 5 DAILY MASS 1PM 5PM DAILY MASS CHRIST COMES IN HISTORY, 5.30PM MYSTERY AND MAJESTY: EWTN NEWS NIGHTLY REFLECTIONS ON ADVENT 7PM WITH HIS EMINENCE, TIMOTHY ROMANIA: SUSPENDED Hear the Good News and CARDINAL DOLAN BETWEEN HEAVEN AND EARTH 5.30PM 9PM EWTN NEWS NIGHTLY SMILES FROM HEAVEN: THE receive the Mercy of God WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 3 LITTLE ANGELS In our spirituality series, SR IMELDA ANN of the DOMINICAN SISTERS LAY READERS’ GUIDE OF ST CECILIA outlines the order’s plans for its 800th anniversary

NOVEMBER 7 of this year— the Dominican Republic, but because it SUNDAY NOVEMBER 29 the feast of All Saints of the A SPIRITUAL revealed his belief that he, too, somehow Jeremiah 33:14-16. Response: To you O Dominican Order—the Order of belonged to the Dominican family. This Lord I lift up my soul. 1 Thessalonians Preachers opened the celebration REFLECTION jubilee celebration is for him as well and for 3:12-4:2. Luke 21:25-28, 34-36. of its 800th anniversary. In others like him. 1216, Pope Honorius III officially approved With good reason, it extends to the people the fledgling community of preachers that of Scotland. Dominican friars arrived in Oxford MONDAY ODominic de Guzman had gathered together in in 1221, sent by St Dominic (above) himself Solemnity of St Andrew. Wisdom 3:1-9, his work of preaching the Gospel in southern just five years after the order’s foundation. Response: Into your hands, O Lord, I France. This anniversary of the Dominican Nine years later, the first Dominicans arrived commend my spirit. Romans 10:9-18. Order is a Jubilee year—a year of grace for in Scotland and within 30 years there were its members and for the entire Church. Dominican houses in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Matthew 4:18-22. The Old Testament tells us that a Jubilee Stirling, Perth, Ayr, Berwick, Aberdeen, year was sacred, a year of liberation for the Inverness, and Elgin. Foundations and TUESDAY people of Israel—a time to return to their look back with gratitude at his courage to preaching centres were later established in Isaiah 11:1-10. Response: In His days roots by returning home to their ancestral send his brothers into the world, trusting Dundee, St Andrew’s, and Montrose among justice shall flourish and peace till the property and clan (Lev 25:8ff). In the Catholic that, with God’s grace, the seed they were to others. Early on, the order took root in Scotland Church, a Jubilee year retains this idea. We, sow would bear fruit for the Church and for and—despite the troubled years of religious moon fails. Luke 10:21-24. too, are invited to return to our roots, a sort the Order. In opening the Jubilee Holy Door persecution—that Scottish root remains. of ‘spiritual homecoming,’ which is often at Santa Sabina in Rome, the current Master Today Dominican friars serve in Edinburgh WEDNESDAY expressed in the concrete journey of a General of the Order, Fr Bruno Cadoré OP, and Glasgow, and my own community of Isaiah 25:6-10a. Response: In the Lordʼs pilgrimage to a designated Church. When observed that Holy Doors are usually opened Dominican sisters came to Elgin in 2013 to own house shall I dwell forever and ever. Dominicans return to their roots, they find so that the Faithful may come in on pilgrimage, serve in Aberdeen Diocese. that from the beginning of the order, those but this one was opened so that Dominicans Another aspect of a Jubilee is liberation. Matthew 15:29-37. roots spread forth into all the world. may go out. For Israel, this was a liberation from the After receiving the Pope’s approval of the bondage of debts. For us, it is a liberation from THURSDAY order, St Dominic returned to Toulouse to number of years ago, I was teaching the bondage of sin, a call to conversion and Feast of St Francis Xavier. Isaiah 26:1-6, share the news with his companions. Shortly at a Catholic school on the east coast the offer of a new beginning. This Jubilee of thereafter, he sent them out to begin the work of the United States. The parish and the Dominican Order will coincide with the Response: Blessed in the name of the of preaching which the Pope had entrusted schoolA had been administered by Dominican extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy for the Lord is He who comes. Matthew 7:21, 24-27. to them, dividing his small band of brethren friars and sisters since opening in the early universal Church. St Dominic was convinced and sending them in pairs or small groups to 1900s, in a city with a long history of that the Gospel had to be heard before FRIDAY establish communities in Spain, Paris, immigration from all parts of the world. One people could live by it; that is why he sent Isaiah 29:17-24. Response: The Lord is Bologna, and Rome. A few brothers were left afternoon, two of my pupils were discussing his brothers to proclaim it: “Then you will to carry on their mission in southern France. their family backgrounds: “My dad is German know the truth and the truth will set you my light and my help. Matthew 9:27-31 People tried to dissuade him, telling him this and my mum’s Italian.” “I’m part German, free” (John 8:32). It is this encounter with would destroy the newly founded order. St part Spanish, and half Dominican.” At that, the truth—this encounter with God Himself SATURDAY Dominic remarked that seed that is hoarded the first boy looked at me quizzically and —that gives us reason to hope in His Isaiah 30: 19-21, 23-26. Response: Happy will rot. His brethren were, like the apostles, asked: “Aren’t we all Dominican?” His unconditional, merciful love. So may this are all who hope in the Lord. Matthew to go out to all the world to preach the question has stayed with me, not because it year of Jubilees be a time for all of us to hear Gospel. Eight hundred years later, we can betrayed his unfamiliarity with the people of the Good News and receive the mercy of God. 9:35-10:1, 5a, 6-8. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 16 FAITH IN CULTURE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27 2015 Board members lost along the Celtic way

Livingston consider how many of the club’s members have publically shown their inability to working class support benefit from tax credits? understand the club’s greatest asset—a football Would they still manage to purchase match tickets, club created to assist and help the poor. replica shirts and Celtic related memorabilia had Willie Haughey was a board member during the By Richard that extra support been taken from them over-night? Fergus McCann era, while he recently admitted Supporters called for the Tory peer to be sacked that Celtic no longer has the European pedigree as Purden arguing that his political stance is against the the best team in the world it has continued to enjoy a ‘ethos’ of the club. At the club’s AGM meeting last unique position in global football. “It’s very week shareholder Jim Mulligan represented the difficult now to be a world class football club, but ARLIER this month Celtic Football lion’s share of Celtic’s fans when speaking out on it is possible to have a world-class reputation,” he Club celebrated its 128th anniversary, the reappointment of Ian Livingston describing him said. In the eyes of the football world that reputation who would’ve believed the club you’ve as a man ‘whose job was to impoverish thousands has been tarnished by the behaviour of some Celtic known for all these years, that your of fellow citizens.’ Celtic Chairman Ian Bankier board members. parents, grand-parents and even great seems to have made a grave error when he, in an The club also made its position clear on the living grand-parents knew would still be going strong. attempt to grandstand, accused the campaign against wage saying it was not in the interests of the club While being an institution of sporting quality this Lord Livingston as ‘criminally racist.’ He also for the second year in a row.Labour MSPJames Kelly footballE club still manages to exist in the hearts and suggested there had been a ‘torrent of base personal made his feelings clear prior to the AGM meeting. imaginations of the community for which it was abuse.’ This has led many well established Celtic “It’s high time Celtic remembered its origins and founded. That is why nearly 10,000 Celtic supporters social media websites to ask: Who were the campaign has been fronted by decent Celtic became an accredited living wage employer,” he including shareholders made their voices heard abusers, what did they say and why did Mr supporters who had no interest or knowledge of said. “Tomorrow presents the board with this when the club’s reason for being was disregarded Bankier not report them to the police? Lord Livingston’s ethnic or religious background opportunity which I hope they grasp.” by board member Baron Livingston of Parkhead This is a grim accusation and fans are now keen nor did they wish to abuse him in this way. If anyone Celtic accused the season book holder of making who voted in favour of cutting tax credits. Did Lord for the details to be disclosed. To this observer the has they should be brought to justice. That is why the statement for ‘his own political purposes.’ It many are now writing to the club to ask for proof seems more likely that Mr Kelly cares about the as Mr Bankier originally suggested there had been ethics of a team he has an emotional and life-long ‘quite a few cases’ in reference to the racist abuse. connection to rather than trying to pull a cheap Gordius No 222 What Celtic fans took issue with was the fact that publicity stunt. Celtic are a club in danger of losing CROSSWORD Lord Livingston didn’t need to cast a vote that their populist and international appeal, they are would pull the rug from under the feet of the most alienating the fans that have always been the club's poorest and vulnerable members of our society. life-force. Celtic choosing to become a living wage 123 4 5 6 7 Stuart Braithwaite of Parkhead favourites employer could have been a powerful symbolic Mogwai said: “I would think after his bizarre outburst gesture enhancing the club’s standing and cultural today that Ian Bankier’s position at Celtic FC is capital. Instead the board have scored another 89 untenable.” Many fans were further disappointed embarrassing own goal. Many of us are now left with a patronising statement by the club aimed at to ponder, whatever happened to the Celtic way? trying to recover ground with the well-worn ‘best I Richard Purden is a freelance journalist, author 10 11 12 fans in the world’ line. Mr Bankier also said it was ‘shocking’ that the fan movement summoned the of We are Celtic Supporters, an SCO feature writer First entry out the hat on FRI and a married father of two. Another of his books, 13 14 DECEMBER 4 will be the winner legacy of Brother Walfrid (above) to underline their point. This was a wilful misreading of, what Faithful Through and Through has been released has been in the mainstream, a worthwhile campaign in paperback form with new and updated chapters, Send your completed now titled Celtic: Keeping The Faith 1516 in the name of the club’s founder. These Celtic board 17 crossword entries—along with 18 your full name address and daytime phone number—to 1920 CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 SUDOKU 21 22 23 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 6BT SIMPLE 5 6 3 24 25 The winner’s name will be printed below. 3 4 8 9 3 6 415 2 78 148 2 6 7 9 35 26 27 The editor’s decision is final 82 6 5 2 587 9 314 6 436 21 9 5 7 8 ACROSS NOVEMBER 20 5 9 1 86732 4 1 Bounder (3) 21 3 SOLUTION 7 2 38 456 9 1 3 Wicked illumination! (11) 8 The donkey is one whose patron is associated with ACROSS 4 6 873 6 9 2 1 4 5 this Italian location (6) 1 Bad hair day 6 Swig 6 1 9 85 4 7 3 2 9 The faithfulness of, perhaps, a tidy life (8) 10 Broad 11 Detective 6 7 5 24 5 1 37 8 6 9 10 Jumps (5) 12 Heretic 15 Eaten 11 Nocturnal twinklers or famous actors (5) 17 Oven 18 Teak FILL IN THE GRID IN SUCH A WAY 13 Steps initially possessing a certain easy style (5) 19 Cocoa 21 Perfume 17 2 4 AS EVERY ROW AND COLUMN 15 Receptacle used by smokers (7) 23 Buyer 24 Knit 25 Ever AND EVERY 3 BY 3 BOX CONTAINS 16 Writers often paired with pharisees (7) 26 Lamps 28 Shouted 7 9 1 THE NUMBERS 1 TO 9. NO GUESS 20 Formally dressed side of the coin? (5) 33 Soap opera 34 Upset WORK IS REQUIRED AND THERE 21 How can a headless chauvinist survive? (5) 35 Dote 36 Whit Sunday IS ONLY ONE SOLUTION. ABOVE 23 Cardinal direction (5) 3 1 5 IS THE NOV 20 SIMPLE SOLUTION 24 Having most weight (8) DOWN 25 Biblical exemplar of manual hygiene (6) 1 Baby 2 Dromedary 26 Must the plunger have something to eat during this 3 Addle 4 Radii 5 Ants MODERATE 7 Wrist 8 Green Party manoeuvre? (7,4) 916 7 27 Shade, colour (3) 9 Science 13 Tame 14 Coffers 16 Stabilised 8539 4 6 271 DOWN 20 Confessed 21 Press on 4 3 8 2 74568 13 9 1 Change realm thus for a Holy Roman Emperor (11) 22 Memo 27 Meant 29 Heart 30 Uluru 1 6 4 952 7 3 8 2 Send (8) 31 Mesh 32 Stay 8 1 9 1845 37 6 2 3 Throws an accountant to the streets (5) 3 2 7 689 4 15 4 Parry what the Celt fed from (7) 5 Vegetables symbolic of Wales (5) NOVEMBER 13’s crossword 2 4 5 4 6 127 8 3 9 6 Stringed instrument (6) competition winner was: 7 23 891 4 5 6 7 Attempt a score in rugby (3) George Becher, Dairsie 6 8 2 6 5 9 2 3 4 1 7 8 12&13 Ornamental growth from an emmental factory? (5,6,5) 4 8 1 7 6 5 9 2 3 14 Religious groups—many may be seen in parts of a 7 6 9 tennis match (5) Scottish Catholic Observer: FILL IN THE GRID IN SUCH A WAY 17 Leave willingly! (8) Scotland’s only national 6 1 5 AS EVERY ROW AND COLUMN 18 Watered down (7) Catholic weekly newspaper AND EVERY 3 BY 3 BOX CONTAINS 19 Insect found by 1 across in American Intelligence (6) printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. THE NUMBERS 1 TO 9. NO GUESS 22 Legal proceedings witnessed in Austria, latterly (5) Registered at the Post Office 529 WORK IS REQUIRED AND THERE 23 Curving type of poor golf shot (5) 24 Belonging to him (3) as a newspaper. IS ONLY ONE SOLUTION. 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DEATH CARDEN HENRETTY 1st Anniversary 6th Anniversary Diocese of Motherwell In loving memory of our dear Remembering Marie F. TAYLOR, Monica Anne B.D.S. brother Vincent and beloved Thérèse, who died on Decem- Parish Youth Development Worker Sadly on October 23, 2015, husband of Jane, who very ber 2, 2009. Beloved daughter Monica (née Reilly) devoted suddenly passed away on of the late William and Ellen The Diocese of Motherwell is looking to recruit a new member wife of George, loving and December 2, 2014. and cherished sister of Mar- of its youth ministry team. Working closely with the Youth caring mother of Sarah, We did not see you close your garet and the late Bill, Don, Chaplain and other members of the newly formed Office for Andrew and Matthew, a dear eyes, Canon Michael and Maire. Mission and Evangelisaon, this person will have responsibility sister of Patricia, Eileen and We did not hear your last sigh, Eternal rest grant unto them, O for building up sustainable local structures within the diocese Stephanie and great friend to We only heard that you were Lord, which promote the involvement of young people in their local many. gone, And let perpetual light shine Monica’s Funeral Mass was parish communies, and brings them into a real and living LUNDIE Too late to say goodbye. upon them, relaonship with the person of Jesus Christ. held on Thursday, November With loving and happy We never thought of losing May they rest in peace. Amen. 12, 2015, at St Cadoc’s RC you, 120 Gala Street. The successful applicant will have an in-depth knowledge of memories of our darling big Church, Newton Mearns. R.I.P. Maybe that was wrong, the values and teachings of the and will be son, Jim, who was tragically killed on July 20, 1984, and You always seemed a part of JOHNSON (South Uist) able to witness to these in their own life. They will also have us, In loving memory of Chrissie, experience of working with young people, either formal or BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE whose 48th birthday occurs on December 1. That would go on and on. our beloved mum, granny and informal, and will be able to demonstrate good interpersonal great-granny, Holmar, I shall always remember the Gone but never forgotten. and organisaonal skills. Happily re-united with our Lochcarnan, who died day you were born, parents, Michael John and November 21, 2010. Also her The day God made you It is ancipated that the postholder will work 25 hours per Annie, sister Margaret Cecilia loving husband, Ronald, who week, some of which may be at evenings and weekends. mine, (Shelia) brothers Jack, died May 6, 2002. 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August 19, 2013, and whose St Joseph, pray for him. is kept, birthday occurs on November Of a father we loved and will KEATINGS 25. I love and miss you so much, never forget. 17th Anniversary St Therese the Little Flower, son. Inserted by his children and Treasured memories of my take care of her. Your ever loving Mum. Also remembering his dad, grandchildren. beloved husband, Lawrence, Always in our thoughts and who died December 3, 1998. To advertise call prayers. James, died February 16, 2012. If memories bring us closer, Tommy, Margaret Anne, Tom We are never far apart, Remembering my brother is and families. For you are always in my 0141 241 6105 easy, thoughts, I do it every day, And forever in my heart. But missing Jim is the Mary, Mother of God, pray for heartache, him. That never goes away. Your loving wife Kathleen. Your sister Jane. Never forgotten. Corresponding to the Jubilee Year of Mercy We love you very much, Uncle Always in our hearts. 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McCANDLISH MacINNES NICOLSON 20th Anniversary 25th Anniversary Treasured memories of our Treasured memories of a dear In loving memory of our father dear father and grandfather, father and grandfather, Willie and grandfather, Duncan, who Peter, who died November 25, McCandlish, died December 2, died November 28, 1990. 1988. 1995, also a dear mother and R.I.P. Love and miss you every day. St Anthony, pray for him. grandmother, Margaret Just a prayer from the ones Your loving family. McElvar, died July 2, 1994. who loved you, A frequent Mass, a daily Just a memory fond and true, In our hearts you will live for- RICE prayer, ever, Treasured memories of my The purest token we can Because we thought the world dear dad, our grandad and spare, great-grandad, Gerry, died KERR of you. ROSS SOMERS November 17, 1998; also my 12th Anniversary Cherished forever the Whatever else we fail to do, Fois shiorruidh thoir dha, a 4th Anniversary We will never fail to pray for dear mum and our gran, In loving memory of my dear In loving memory of Margaret memories of my dearly loved Thighearna. husband, Davie, our much you. Cathie, died July 21, 1991. Somers, dear wife, mother and husband, John, who died Inserted by his loving family. loved dad and granda, who St Anthony, pray for them. Remembering you both is much loved granny, who died December 1, 2004. R.I.P. easy, died on November 30, 2003. December 2, 2011. Inserted by Billy, Liz and Just a prayer from your wife If tears could build a stairway, MacLEOD We do it every day, St Anthony, St Jude and St and family who loved you, family. In loving memory of our dear Missing you both is the And memories a lane, Just a memory fond and true, Martin, pray for her. I’d walk right to Heaven, mother, Annie, died December heartache, Inserted by the family. 1, 1985, also our dear father, In our hearts you will live And bring you home again. That never goes away. forever, Ronald, died January 26, Catherine and David. His sorrowing wife, Mary. Because we thought the world 1942. R.I.P. Quietly today your memory we of you. THANKSGIVING 9 Inverlochy Place, Fort Watch beside them, Guardian treasure, Loved and remembered every William. Angel, Missing you always, forgetting day. NOVENA TO ST CLARE Virgin Mother, light their way, you never. May he rest in peace. Say nine Hail Mary’s for nine LINDSAY Heart of Jesus, grant them Sharon, Tracey and families. Inserted by his loving wife days with a lighted candle; 3rd Anniversary mercy, Margaret and family. publication promised. – C.M. , Robert In loving memory of Flora, That’s our fervent prayer each SCALLY 7th Anniversary SMITH BLESSED VIRGIN MARY you dear sister-in-law and auntie, day. 55th Anniversary Inserted by their loving family In loving memory of a dear who can find a way when there who died November 27, 2012. husband, dad and granda, Of your charity, pray for the is no way, please help. Repeat at 5 Frobost and away. repose of the soul of my dear Treasured memories will last McGOLDRICK passed away on November sister, Margaret, died six times. Publication forever. 24th Anniversary 27, 2008. November 30, 1960; also my promised. Thanks sincerely to May she rest in peace. Treasured memories of our Love and miss you every day. dear sister, May, died Our Lady of Lourdes, Saints Inserted by Mary, girls and beautiful baby son, and Ellen, Robert, Eileen and Julie. September 7, 1942, my dear Anthony, Martin, Jude, Clare, Your memory is our greatest Blessed Mother Teresa and all Stuart. brother, Michael, who died father, Joseph, died May 12, treasure, saints. Please pray for all November 21, 1991, aged 1943, and my dear mother, To have, to love and keep Jane, died February 15, 1978. family – A.M.C. LINDSAY, Flora eight days. forever. Inserted by Mr Joseph Smith, 3rd Anniversary Our precious babe has gone From grandchildren Nicole, Flat 8, 6A Mains Avenue, GRATEFUL thanks to St Jude Precious memories of Flora, from us, Jonathan and Craig. Glasgow, G46 6QY. for prayers answered. - P.C who died November 27, 2012. Gone to Heaven up above, Memories of you are proudly He takes with him our hopes kept, and dreams, Someone too special to ever But most of all our love. McMURRAY forget. A million times we’ve missed In loving and prayer filled Inserted by Mary Margaret, you, memory of my beloved husband, Cornelius (Neil) Donald Angus and family. A million times we’ve cried, If love could have saved you McMurray. Deeply loved and son, cherished dad and papa, who LINDSAY went to God December 3, You never would have died. 3rd Anniversary 2014. Fond memories of Flora, who Night, Night our own wee You’re always close beside us died November 27, 2012. lamb. In everything we do, Our Lady of the Isles, pray for Lots of love, hugs and kisses. You were our greatest treasure her. Mummy, Daddy, big brother God’s gift to us was you. Jessie and family. Anthony and wee brother We hold you close within our Dominic. hearts And there you shall remain, LONG To walk with us through our In loving memory of Peter, our McGOLDRICK lives beloved brother, died Decem- 24th Anniversary In loving memory of my dear Until we meet again. ber 3, 2006. At peace forever in our hearts. little grandson, Michael, who Miss you every day. Your loving wife Joyce and died on November 21, 1991, Our Lady, Star of the Sea, family. aged eight days. R.I.P. pray for him. St Anthony, pray for him. Always loved, never forgotten. Owen, Anne and all the family. Inserted by Gran McGoldrick, aunts, uncles and cousins, Christopher, Ryan and Natalie. Littleinch, Erskine.

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Our weekly series on Children’s Liturgy has lesson plans and activity suggestions 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

to think of other stories where the same word or indeed worked miracles for us. CHILDREN’S person is used. (R) The Lord has done great things for us; Prayer we are filled with joy. CROSSWORD 109 Dear God, John the Baptist told others, with great Second Reading joy, how you are God’s Son. With joy, we want to You share in spreading the Good News. A reading from tell others about you because people still need to the letter of Paul to the Philippians 1:4-6. 1 2 3 4 know you love them. Thank you for loving us; Brothers and sisters, whenever I mention you in help us to show love to those who are poor and my prayers, it makes me happy. This is because 5 need someone to love them especially. Amen. you have taken part with me in spreading the Good News from the first day you heard about it. 6 First Reading God is the one who began this good work in Jerusalem, God will show your splendor. A reading you, and I am certain that He won’t stop before 7 from the book of the prophet Baruch 5:1-5, 7. it is complete on the day that Christ Jesus returns. Jerusalem, exchange your robes of sorrow and The Word of the Lord 8 9 suffering for those glorious garments God has given you forever. Dress in the saving power of Alleluia 10 11 the eternal God, and wear His glory like a Luke 3:4, 6. crown on your head. God will show everyone (R) Alleluia, alleluia. on earth how wonderful you are. And He has Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight His 12 13 14 15 forever given you this name: “Justice Leads to paths. All people shall see the salvation of God. Peace, Obeying God Brings Honour.” (R) Alleluia, alleluia. 16 Second Sunday of Advent Jerusalem, climb to the peaks of the highest Gospel mountains and see your people coming from the 17 Reflection east and the west, at the command of God. They All people shall see the salvation of God. A reading are celebrating because they have been from the Holy Gospel according to Luke 3:1a, 2-6. 18 19 THE prophet, Baruch, tells of a very sad and remembered by the Holy One. God has For 15 years Emperor Tiberius had ruled that hard time. Jerusalem had been destroyed commanded every tall and ancient mountain to part of the world and Annas and Caiaphas were and the people are far from home. St Paul be levelled to the ground and every valley filled the Jewish high priests. At that time, God spoke ACROSS tells his new disciples to learn to be a good in. Then Israel will safely walk in the glory of God. to Zechariah’s son John, who was living in the 1 Scientists use it to look at tiny things (10) community as followers of Jesus. John the The Word of the Lord desert. So John went along the Jordan Valley, 6 Use it when you wash your hair (7) Baptist challenges his listeners to reform telling the people: “Turn back to God and be 7 Twirl (4) their lives and change their society. Responsorial Psalm Baptised! Then your sins will be forgiven.” 8 You wear it on your finger (4) However, all three readings reflect a deep 126:1-2ab, 2cde-3. Isaiah the prophet wrote about John when he 10 Replied (8) sense of hope and a desire for justice. Baruch (R) The Lord has done great things for us; said: “In the desert someone is shouting: ‘Get 12 Mums (7) 16 Black Beauty was one (5) implies that no obstacle will keep God’s we are filled with joy. the road ready for the Lord! Make a straight 17 Competition of speed (4) children from returning home. John’s time It seemed like a dream when the Lord brought path for him! Fill up every valley and level 18 They make honey (4) in the desert, like the time of Jesus to follow, us back to the city of Zion. every mountain and hill. Straighten the crooked 19 You add it to sweeten something (5) gives the courage to voice, cry out, for all We celebrated with laughter and joyful songs. paths and smooth out the rough roads. Then God’s people to follow their lead. God has (R) The Lord has done great things for us; everyone will see the saving power of God.’” DOWN made it clear throughout our history, God is we are filled with joy. “Watch out and keep praying that you can 1 Tasty fungus that looks a bit like a who us, Emmanuel but is not a God over us! In foreign nations it was said: “The Lord has escape all that is going to happen and that the toadstool (8) The ‘making the way’ is not by taking worked miracles for His people.” Son of Man will be pleased with you.” 2 Important part of a bicycle (5) another route, but of carefully and persistently And so we celebrated because the Lord had The Gospel of the Lord 3 Makes noises while sleeping (6) transforming the way we travel—inwardly 4 You might put salt and ______on your and outwardly; as individuals and as a society. dinner (6) We shouldn’t be surprised that the 5 Possessed (5) Scripture stories are not about Jesus’ birth 9 Collects (7) but about us being on the way to Jesus’ 11 Make them, and some might come true (6) 13 Just a single time (4) coming in glory—and our responsibility to 14 Creature which croaks (4) make that way smooth. 15 Rip (4) Activity LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION G John the Baptist was the first person in the New Testament that recognises Jesus. John ACROSS wasn’t a Rabbi, Scribe, Pharisee or even a disciple 1 Wardrobe 6 Can 7 Ideas 8 Eagles 9 Tasks of Jesus—and doesn’t become ‘named’Apostle. 12 States 14 Aunt 15 Twice 16 Cake 17 Less Talk to the children about how important it is 18 Destroy that we learn to recognise Jesus in one another —even in those that are outside the Christian or DOWN Catholic Church. It is important that the 1 Wristwatch 2 Reeds 3 Roses 4 Bright 5 One children struggle with understanding that all 6 Chest 10 Kittens 11 Assists 12 Sailor 13 Abel people are God’s children; all people can be recognised for doing good and loving deeds. The difference with us, our ‘named’ Saints, is The Children’s Liturgy page is that we, as a faith community, proclaim Jesus published one week in advance to as the reason for our actions. G Consider using key words—such as Jerusalem, allow RE teachers and those taking splendour of glory, justice, peace, rejoice, the Children’s Liturgy at weekly overshadowed, light, mercy, testify, prayer, John, Zechariah, desert, Baptism, Isaiah, herald’s Masses to use, if they wish, this voice, way of the Lord, salvation—like flash page as an accompaniment to their cards to engage the children in learning about concepts, people and ideas shown. Help them teaching materials

WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 22 RETREATS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27 2015 In a special report, BETH THOMSON looks at the benefits of reconnecting with God in this way Retreats can help resolve conflict and restore calm

OMETIMES it is hard to find an oasis of calm to centre yourself, remind yourself of what is important and reconnect with God and your Faith. Christmas is looming and the winterS months can be long ones. After prolonged periods of stress and activity, change or loss, however, it is important to refresh yourself spiritually and physically. This can be hard to do in your regular surroundings. That is why ideally taking time for a retreat at places such as the popular Criag Lodge (right), The Cathedral of The Isles on Millport (right top)—Britain’s smallest cathedral dating from 1851—and Drumalis Retreat and Conference Centre, Ireland, (right bottom) offer an ideal solution. Bishop John Keenan of Paisley has himself just returned from a retreat and Pope Francis lead a meditation at international gathering of priests in June of this year, illustrating the value for all—clergy and laity, men and women—of taking time out to think and pray away from everyday distractions.. The Holy Father joined priests in Rome’s Papal Basilica of St John Lateran as the Cathedral church hosted an international retreat for priests, organised by International Catholic Charismatic Renewal Services and the Catholic Fraternity. The spiritual retreat brought together bishops, priests, and celibate deacons theme Called to Holiness for a began by speaking about the where there aren’t any quarrels? the Holy Father said. writing their homilies early in from around the world under the New Evangelisation. The Pope importance of unity in the Church, In cemeteries!” “I would like to thank the the week—on Tuesdays—and even saying if a priest has a Pope Francis then made special women for their cooperation, to be wary of moralising, was problem with his bishop, he mention of the women working and do not forget that when you opposed to preaching the should tell him to his face, ‘like in the Church, remembering that are confronted with certain Gospel. men,’ adding the same goes for a on the day of the descent of the feminist grievances, there is just He said that, when faced with bishop with a problem with one Holy Spirit, women were there. one thing to say: Mary is more a difficult question, especially of his priests. He called the genius of important than the Apostles.” when related to mercy, priests “There are quarrels and women in the Church ‘a grace,’ Pope Francis reminded the should ask themselves ‘what arguments in the Church? Well, and pointed out that the Church priests not to be too tired to visit would Jesus do here?’ He it makes good news! This is so is feminine the Tabernacle, where they will jokingly added that if they since the beginning,” the Pope “The Church is the bride of ‘find Love,’ even when they do forgive too much, then they can said. “A church without quarrels Christ, and the Mother of the not know what to say to Him. blame Jesus, who ‘gave the is a dead church. Do you know Holy People, the faithful of God,” He also asked them to begin bad example.’

47 GLENARM ROAD LARNE CO ANTRIM NORTHERN IRELAND BT40 1DT Cathedral of the Isles, Isle of Cumbrae http://www.drumalis.co.uk Tel 028 2827 6455/2827 2196 Fax 028 2827 7999 Lenten retreat 2016 Drumalis Retreat & Conference Centre, set in spacious grounds 9-12 February • From £186 full board overlooking the sea at the gateway to the Antrim Coast, provides with Canon Alec Boyd a tranquiland secluded environment for retreats and conferences – with en-suite accommodation & state-of-the-art conference facilities. JoinusforacelebratoryeveningonShroveTuesday,followed by Forthcoming events in 2016 include: times of silence and reflection duringAsh Wednesdayand 5–7Feb Re-inhabiting the Earth Spring Conference: “Caring for Our Common Home” with Nellie McLaughlin RSM & Professor John Sweeney (tbc) the followingThursday, withdailyworship inthecathedral 29 June-8 July Option of 3, 4 or 8 day Individually Guided Retreat led by a and addresses to help guideyou. team from Drumalis, TheEpiphany Group (Scotland) and TheIgnatian Spirituality Centre (Glasgow) 16/18 – 25 August Choice of either 8 or 6 day Directed Retreat with Fr More details from John Bennett MSC & Drumalis Team island-retreats.org/cumbrae.html, For further information or a full 2016 programme, 01475 530353 or find us on facebook. telephone (028) 2827 2196/2827 6455 (Mon–Fri, 9 am–5 pm) SC023281 or email [email protected] WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27 2015 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER GÀIDHLIG 23

Air Cùlaibh Dorsan Dùinte GÀIDHLIG In his Gaelic column this month, ANDREAS WOLFF gives his insight into a new book—written by Bishop Emeritus Francis Quinn—which deals with some issues that the Church has faced in the 21st century

H’FHAIGHNICH sagart do chlas A’ airson Synod an Teaghlaich. Anns an ro-ràdh a tha Chiad Chomanachaidh: “Caite a’bheil na fhicsean cuideachd tha an t-Easbuig Daibhidh sibh ag iarraidh a dhol?” A’ chlann: MacIlleMhìcheil anns an Ròimh aig coinneamh le “Nèamh!” “Agus dè dh’fheumas sibh na ceudan de shagartan a tha a’ bruidhinn leis a’ Ann am Beurla (In English) a bhith gus faotainn ann?” “Marbh!” Phàp mu phoileasaidhean na h-Eaglaise. Saoil, an Tha an leabhar ùr le Easbuig Emeritus robh an t-ùghdar a’ feuchainn ri buaidh a thoirt air Prainnseas A Quinn a’ tòiseachadh le làithean an Synod? AT THE end of a First Communion celibacy and is later accused of sexual Daotrom thriùir dhaoine òga. Chan eil an sgeulachd Ma tha, is coltach nach deach aige air sin a class, Fr Rock asked a question. “Where molestation and brought to trial. aige fhèin buileach follaiseach nam measg. Na dhèanamh. Cha robh duine a’ smaointinn gun do you want to go?” he asked the children. This new book was published earlier this bheachdsan tha e air gnè ùr de sgrìobhadh a rachadh teagasg na h-Eaglaise atharrachadh. Ach All together the class responded: year as the Church was preparing for the thòiseachadh: ‘cuimhneachain cruthachail.’ Is e a-rèir an luchd-naidheachd Caitligeach chan eil “Heaven!” “And what do you have to Synod of the Family. The prologue starts dòigh fhreagarrach a tha seo gus dèiligeadh ri fiù’s an dòigh anns a bheil i a’ dèiligeadh ri daoine be to get to Heaven?” “Dead!” with David Carmichael being in Rome at a cuspairean connspaideach leithid daoine gèidh a tha air pòsadh a-rithist gun a’ cur às dhan a’ chiad Behind Closed Doors (above right), by gathering of hundreds of priests to talk agus casg-gineamhainn. Ged a tha na prìomh phòsadh leis an Eaglais atharrachadh gu ìre mhòr Bishop Emeritus Francis A Quinn (above about the status of the Church with the charactaran san leabhar air an cruthachadh leis an sam bith. Tha sinn fhathast a’feitheamh air dè chanas left) starts with the days of youth of three Pope. So the question arises whether the ùghdar tha na cuimhneachain fìor. am Pàp fhèin agus dh’fhaodadh sin a bhith diofraichte. boys who later become seminarians. It is author was trying to influence the outcome Tha an triùir fhireannach òga à California anns Na mo bheachdsa feumaidh an Eaglais set in California and deals with some of the of the synod? na Stàitean Aonaichte far a bheil iad a’ dol dhan cothromachadh a dhèanamh eadar na leanas: Chan most serious debates the Church has faced If so, it doesn’t appear to have worked. samanaraidh gus a bhith nan sagartan. Cluinnidh e a-mhàin gu bheil e ceàrr dìreach beachdan an t- in the 21st century such as homosexuality Unsurprisingly the doctrine hasn’t changed sinn mu na duilgheadasan a tha mun coinneimh. sluaigh a leantainn air sgàth is gu bheil iad anns a’ and contraception. Bishop Quinn says the and that has to be welcomed. Only a Tha fear dhiubh, Ladd Franklin, gu math measail mhòr chuid. Tha e tarraingeach Eaglais le book is written in a new style which he Church that is true to its principles is an air piuthair oileanach eile. Bidh Daibhidh prionnsabalan làidir a bhith ann. Le sin chanainn calls ‘creative memoirs.’ attractive one and it’s probably not a good MacIlleaMhìcheal tric a’ strì le Luchd-Dìon an gur e rud math a th’ ann nach eil an teagasg ag All the characters in the book are fictional, idea to just follow public opinion. But most Doctrine, ach a dh’aindeoin sin thèid a thaghadh atharrachadh. Air an làimh eile tha còir aice a bhith but some of the things that happen to them commentators say the pastoral approach to mar easbuig. Is e fear socair a th’ann an Tyler Stone dlùth ri gach neach a tha a’ sireadh taic bhuaipe. are inspired by the author’s memories.Ladd gay or remarried people for example hasn’t agus e ga fhaotainn doirbh am miann a th’aige airson Ged nach eil i cho cruaidh air daoine a-nis is a bha Franklin is in love with another seminarian’s changed very much either. We do of course feise a chumail fo smachd. Bithear a’cur as a leth gun i dh’fhaodte aig aon àm, tha còir aice sealltainn do sister and has a very controversial friendship await the final exhortation by the Pope. do ghiùlain e e fhèin ann an dòigh mì-iomchaidh a dhaoine gu bheil gràdh aig Dia air a h-uile neach. with her even after being ordained. David But in my modest opinion a place in the dh’ionnsaigh cuideigin eile agus thèid a thoirt gu cùirt. Tha còir aice cuideachd àite ceart a thoirt do ghach Carmichael is a very ambitious man and is Church should be given to every human neach na broinn ged nach eil iad foirfe. continuously opposed by the Guardians of being who desires to follow Christ. After all ha an leabhar air a sgrìobhadh ann an dòigh Sin e bhuamsa à Loch Obha. Gus an ath-mhìos: Doctrine. He eventually becomes bishop. nobody is perfect. a ghabhas a leughadh gu furasta agus a tha Beannachd Leibh. The third protagonist is Tyler Stone, tlachdmhor. Thàinig e a-mach aig toiseach sensitive and caring, who struggles with I [email protected] Tna bliadhna seo agus an Eaglais ag ullachadh I [email protected] WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 24 CATHOLICISM AND ISLAM SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27 2015 Western powers on the rise in the East DR HARRY SCHNITKER, in his series on the history of Islam and Catholicism, THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AND ISLAM provides an insight into the collapse of Ottaman power in the Middle East

N LAST week’s article, Protestant imprint: Britain, the when the growing power of Russia swathes of the Middle East, this Underlying this, however, assassinate the Mamluk class. we mentioned that the USA and, later, Germany. In had deprived the Ottomans of gave French traders a major was a more serious issue. Egypt This served only to open the door relative power of the Islamic today’s article, I will shift the the Crimea and much of their edge in their competition with had been the wealthiest part of to new forces seeking Egyptian monarchies began to attention on the lesser-known lands in the Caucasus. Dutch and British rivals. the Ottoman Empire. However, autonomy or independence. decline substantially by aspect of the story, the gradual, The Ottoman Crown was still Such a reduction in sovereignty increasingly, it was simply a place the late 18th century. This or occasionally fast, collapse, of a major force at this point. It still was to prove fateful to the where European, especially he collapse of real occurred at the same time as the the Islamic monarchies. controlled most of North Africa, Ottomans in the long term, but British and French, merchants Ottoman power in Egypt WestI experienced the French We may begin with the all the Middle East, Anatolia and for now it was a mere irritant. In plied their trade. Ottoman and had profound implications Revolution and the impact of the Church’s most important Muslim the Balkans. However, it was addition, their rivals were still Mamluk officials, concerned Tfor the rest of North Africa. In Enlightenment, which helped adversary, the Ottoman Empire. regarded as vulnerable. This unsure about the true strength of with the income they creamed Libya, tribal leaders now paid reduce the official place of the Ever since its rise to power in mattered to Muslims, as the the Ottomans. The answer was off this trade, were not interested only nominal lip-service to the Catholic Church in the remaining the 15th century, the Ottoman Sultan was also the Caliph, the to be found in Egypt, and it was in promoting Egyptian trade at Sultan. The Bey of Tunis and Catholic countries in Europe. Crown had pressed the Catholic nominal successor to the prophet there that the French invasion of all. The increased European hold the Dey of Algiers became We concluded by stating that both world hard. As seen, this was at and the leader of Islam. Any 1798 revealed just how weak it on Indian trade also impacted effectively independent rulers, the Church and Islam were times inspired by religion, at defeat of the Sultan was a defeat now was. strongly on Egypt’s economy. but of territories where tribal experiencing a series of profound times by the needs of the state of Islam itself. So when Napoleon invaded the loyalties were far more effective challenges: secularisation, atheism, and at times subverted by co- Although the Russian thrust gypt had a long and country in 1798, he effectively than any order emanating from industrialisation, urbanisation operation across denominational into Ottoman lands (below) was convoluted relationship blew over a house of cards. the ruler. Effective Ottoman and colonial expansion. lines. The defeats at Vienna and guided by affairs of state, there was with the Ottomans ever The French invasion of Egypt control vanished over the horizon, The western story is relatively subsequently the loss of Hungary, an underlying sense of Orthodoxy Esince the Turks conquered the was an odd affair, strategically although Ottoman institutions well-known and—again as seen Croatia and Transylvania had revenging itself for the fall of the country in 1517. Ottoman rule in inept and costly. The British most certainly did not; an armed last week—primarily the story seriously reduced Ottoman Byzantine Empire. From the the country had always rested on fleet cut off the French from presence remained into the 19th of countries of a predominantly power. This was further reduced 1770s, the Russian Czars were two pillars—an Ottoman governor their new colony, and Napoleon century. Only Morocco, never toying with the idea of restoring and an armed presence made up of left his army, which was finally under Ottoman control, managed Constantinople to Orthodoxy, slaves, the Mamluks. This worked compelled to surrender in 1801. to continue as before—a and they set themselves up as for as long as there was a strong However, they had invaded collection of fiefdoms and tribal protectors of the Orthodox government in Constantinople. Egypt and the Middle East, the areas nominally united under GGiveive CChristmashrriistmas hopehope subjects of the Sultans. The very However, as this began to lose first nominally Christian force to the monarchy. strength of the old Ottoman state its effectiveness, the Mamluk do so with any success in Across North Africa and the now began to work against it. All officers began to become restless. centuries. I write ‘nominally’ Middle East, the seemingly ttoo a refugeereffuugee childchild religions and all confessions had In 1760, one of their leading because there was not that much unstoppable rise of western power some form of self-government lights, Ali Bey al-Kabir, the son Catholic or Christian about the was regarded with dismay in under the Sultan, a system known of an Orthodox priest inAbkhazia invading force. Napoleon openly Islamic circles. It had been a given as Millet. This now provided the in the Caucasus, began to showed his respect for Islam, for centuries that the political Russians with an ideal lever to aggregate power to himself. This and was accompanied by an leaders of the Islamic world gain power in the Sultan’s lands. culminated in 1768 with the army of academics, products of could protect Muslims and The French played this card deposition of the Ottoman the Enlightenment, searching for expand the House of Islam. from a Catholic perspective. The governor and the de facto Egypt’s Pharaonic past. It is also of Now, this was patently no longer various Oriental Rite Churches independence of Egypt. interest that, whereas previously the case. in the Middle East and Anatolia Flexing his muscles, he when a Catholic power managed An urgent sense of renewal —Armenians, Syrian, Maronites, expanded Egyptian control into to gain a toehold in the Islamic began to take hold across the Chaldean and Melkites—had the Hijaz—now western Saudi world, a Catholic diocese would Islamic world, normally expressed been brought into union with Arabia—and in 1770 invaded be opened, this was not the case in a wish to adapt to modern Rome since the late 17th century the Middle East, attacking his in Egypt under Napoleon. circumstances, but occasionally (with the exception of the erstwhile sovereign. This proved The French were eventually also in a deliberate attempt to Maronites, who claim their union too much for some of his followers, evicted by a combined British- return to the origins. 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