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Archbishop Tartaglia offers congratulations to English Cardinal- elect Vincent Nichols By Martin Dunlop
ARCHBISHOP Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow has expressed his congratulations to Archbishop Vincent Nichols after the announcement that the leader of the Catholic Church in England and Wales is to be made a cardinal. Archbishop Nichols of Westmin- ster (above), who was in Glasgow on Tuesday for the annual meeting of the presidents and vice-presidents of the Bishops’ Conferences of England and Wales, Ireland and Scotland, said he is ‘deeply moved’ by Pope Francis’ announcement that he will be created a cardinal at the Vatican next month. Following the announcement, Archbishop Tartaglia, president of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, said: “On behalf of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, I warmly congratulate Archbishop Vincent Priests a priority for new bishop Nichols on being named a cardinal by Pope Francis.” Archbishop Nichols is one of 19 new cardinals who will be appointed I at the next Consistory of Cardinals, Newly installed Bishop Robson of Dunkeld plans to help over-stretched clergy which will take place at the Vatican By Ian Dunn vocations to the priesthood and religious life.” Bishop Emeritus Vincent Logan (left) hands over the on February 22. bishop’s crosier to the new Bishop of Dunkeld, Stephen Robson, (right), during his installation Mass at St Andrew’s The Holy Father made the Hopes THE new Bishop of Dunkeld says his ‘first pri- Cathedral, Dundee PIC: PAUL McSHERRY announcement at the end of his ority’ is to help the over-stretched priests of his In a witty and good-natured address on the joyful Angelus message at St Peter’s diocese. evening, Bishop Robson also said he was looking for- Square on Sunday. The cardinals- At his installation Mass at St Andrew’s Cathedral ward to getting to know the people of Dunkeld better. Then Bishop Emeritus Logan formally presented elect are the first to be appointed by in Dundee last Thursday, Bishop Stephen Robson So far ‘they have been kindness itself, truly lovely Bishop Robson with his crosier of office, after which Pope Francis since he was chosen as paid tribute to the ‘wonderful priests’ of his new dio- and helpful,’ he said, before adding that he looks ‘for- the two men embraced, and the new bishop assumed the leader of the world’s 1.2 billion cese but said that they did not have the time to reflect ward to trying to build up the People of God in the his seat of office on the bishop’s chair for the Mass. Catholics in March last year. and replenish, and that they could not ‘give what they Faith and in the confidence of being Catholic in a Bishop Logan had opened proceedings by saying Following the announcement of don’t have.’ challenging world and also to helping the young and that he was delighted to welcome the bishops from the new appointments, the Pope also Pope Francis appointed Bishop Robson, 62, previ- families to live the Gospel and to serve Christ in the Scotland, England and Ireland and priests from Eng- sent the cardinal-designates a letter ously auxiliary bishop in St Andrews and Edinburgh Church.’ land, Scotland, Ireland, Spain and Rome to the instal- expressing his ‘heartfelt’ greetings Archdiocese, as the new Bishop of Dunkeld last The new bishop also paid tribute to his predeces- lation Mass. and assuring the 19 men of his December. He replaces Bishop Emeritus Vincent sor, Bishop Emeritus Vincent Logan, who he said had He also assured Bishop Robson of his ‘support and ‘closeness and my prayers.’ Logan, who stood down in December 2010 on done a ‘wonderful job as bishop’ and the administra- prayers as he begins his ministry here.’ The Holy Father highlighted that grounds of ill health. tor during the period of Sede Vacante, Canon Basil the cardinalate ‘does not mean a pro- Bishop Robson told the packed cathedral congre- O’Sullivan, who at the age of 81, had served ‘very Brother bishops motion, nor an honour, nor a decora- gation and his fellow bishops, the Papal nuncio, his ably and with great good humour.’ The past and present bishops of Dunkeld were joined tion’ but ‘simply a service’ that calls friends and the priests and people of Dunkeld, that on the altar by Archbishop Antonio Mennini, the us to ‘widen our gaze and enlarge the he was ‘deeply honoured’ to have been chosen by the Installation Papal nuncio to the United Kingdom, Archbishop heart.’ Pope for his new role, but that he was very aware of Canon O’Sullivan had the key role of reading the Leo Cushley of St Andrews and Edinburgh, who the pressures his priests are under. Papal Bull that confirmed Bishop Robson as the new gave the homily, Bishop Joseph Toal of Argyll and I Continued on page 6 “I know the priests here are doing wonderful work, Bishop of Dunkeld at the installation Mass. the Isles, Bishop Hugh Gilbert of Aberdeen, Bishop but I also know they are at full stretch and my first The letter from the Vatican carried ‘the Apostolic Emeritus Peter Moran of Aberdeen and Archbishop task will be to get them some help,” he said. “The blessings and greetings’ from Pope Francis and in it the Emeritus Mario Conti of Glasgow, who was repre- sacramental work of the priest is very important, but Holy Father commended Bishop Robson for his ‘exem- senting Archbishop Phillip Tartaglia of Glasgow, who they also have to carry out the pastoral work of the plary work’ and ‘Christian zeal’ as an auxiliary bishop. was unable to attend. shepherd, and that requires they have time to rest, Pope Francis also instructed Bishop Robson to guide pray and reflect. A big priority must be to encourage the people of the diocese to follow ‘the path of sanctity.’ I Continued on page 2
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Ahead of his official installation last Thursday, Bishop Stephen Robson presented the Papal Bull, his letter of appointment from the Holy Father, to the canons of the cathedral chapter at solemn vespers at St Andrew’s Cathedral, Dundee, the previ- ous evening.The reflective, reverential evening was moving and joyful, with voices raising the rafters in song at St Andrew’s for the new Bishop of Dunkeld PICS: EDDIE MAHONEY
What’s On Archbishop Cushley’s wishes for new bishop A weekly guide to upcoming Church events I Continued from page 1 place our gifts and talents SATURDAY JANUARY 18- group will then pray the Jesus completely at the disposal of SATURDAY 25 Prayer together, followed by a In his elegant homily, Arch- Christ our Master, so that we I Week of Prayer for Christian time of contemplative silence. bishop Cushley drew on the may one day return them to Unity. Tea/coffee will be served recent Feast of the Epiphany Him, well used and well worn, afterwards. This meeting is and the gifts offered by the when He comes to judge us in SUNDAY JANUARY 19 open to members, non-mem- three Kings, suggesting that His glory.’ I Mass for migrants, led by bers and anyone who would the gifts of ‘prayer, wisdom Archbishop Leo Cushley, like to become a member of and service’ will be ‘essential Papal message 11.30am, St Mary’s Cathedral, the Prayer Circle. Please feel to Bishop Stephen as he takes Archbishop Mennini addre- Edinburgh. free to bring family and up this most important task of ssed the congregation at the I Mass of Thanksgiving to friends along. his many years of priestly end of the Mass saying it was a mark the restoration of St I Talk by Louise Zanré, service, in the pastoral leader- great pleasure to be in Dunkeld Mary and St Finnan’s director of the Jesuit Refugee ship of the Church of representing Pope Francis. Church, Glenfinnan. Mass Service UK, on Faith values Dunkeld.’ “May the light of Faith light begins at 3pm followed by around asylum issues, 7.30pm, “My wish for Bishop your journey,” he told Bishop refreshments at the Prince’s Lauriston Jesuit Centre, Edin- Stephen is that God grants him Robson. “That light is unique House Hotel. burgh. All welcome, admis- a spirit of prayer leading to for it illuminates every aspect For further information, sion by donation. The holiness, a holiness that will of human existence so trust in contact Fr Tony Wood on Lauriston Jesuit Centre is make his actions a living God and preach the Gospel.’ 01687 450223. planning a number of talks, Gospel among all the people of The Mass was also lit up by I Archbishop Philip Tartaglia which will inform the Dunkeld,” he said. “The sec- the wonderful singing of the attending Ecumenical Act of discussions on the upcoming ond gift I would ask for him is Dunkeld Diocesan choir, led by Worship in Eastwood Parish Scottish Independence a spirit of wisdom. In accept- Fr Kevin Golden. Their efforts Church, Glasgow to mark the Referendum such as, how ing to be your Pastor, Bishop were much appreciated by the Week of Prayer for Christian does our nation stand on the Stephen swears his obedience congregation, which included Unity, begins at 6.30pm. international stage? What to our Holy Father, Pope the Lord Provosts and Provosts values go into decisions on Francis. of Angus, Dundee, Clackman- MONDAY JANUARY 20 issues of asylum? Keep an eye “This is not some empty act, nanshire, Perth and Kinross, Fife I St Mary’s Cathedral, Edin- out for future talks. some token gesture. This is an and Stirling, representatives burgh, Prayer Circle Meeting, essential part of his mission. from Dundee and Abertay uni- Fr Jeremy will celebrate Mass TUESDAY JANUARY 21 The third gift that I would ask versities, the Church of Scot- at St Andrew’s Altar at I Magnus MacFarlane-Bar- for Bishop Stephen is a spirit of land, the Scottish Episcopal 6.45pm. After Mass those row, founder of Mary’s Meals service. Only service will give Church, and staff and pupils attending will go into Cathe- charity, visiting St Andrew’s a Christian joy and only joy from the local Catholic schools, dral House for a time of prayer Secondary School, Carntyne, will prove to the world that the including St Paul’s Academy and to offer the prayer Glasgow, to speak to pupils. Gospel has value and and St John’s Academy. requests for the day. The Begins at 11am. meaning.” Archbishop Cushley said he E-mail [email protected] hoped ‘Bishop Robson, and all I [email protected] of us in our turn, learn daily to PIC: PAUL McSHERRY
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By Ian Dunn tives to their education committees. Michael McGrath, director of the Scot- ARCHBISHOP Philip MSPs have agreed to further invesit- tish Catholic Education Service, said those Tartaglia of Glasgow has said gate rather than reject an anti-Catholic representatives did sterling work. that Catholic parents must petition brought forward by secular- “The Church was of course given the not delay in getting their chil- ists that seeks to force religious repre- reps as a guarantee in 1916 when its dren Baptised and also sentatives off council education schools transferred into the state,” he said. warned against the growth of committees. “So we are legally fully entitled to them, expensive Baptism parties. The petition by the Edinburgh Secular but more than that they are needed as they In a sermon on the Feast of Society was heard by Holyrood’s Public have an on-going role as community repre- the Baptism of the Lord, Arch- Petitions Committee on Tuesday, and said sentatives, and provide a very useful alter- bishop Tartaglia (right) said he the Church should not be allowed to nom- native vote to committee discussions.” was ‘troubled’ by the phenome- inate people to such committees because He also said they were ‘adding a voice non of parents leaving Baptism now reached ‘worrying levels.’ the ‘Church in Scotland is an outpost of a to local democracy which you would think for many months or even years, He said it was vital parents foreign power based in Rome.’ would want to be encouraged’ and pointed and in some cases omitting it realised the Sacrament was a “The hierarchy of the Church of Rome out that on certain councils there are also completely. spiritual event where there was in Scotland, which makes the appointment representatives from teachers’ unions and “I confess that one of the no need for expensive celebra- of one member of each local authority parent groups. things that worries me some- tions. education committee on the mainland, is “It’s hard to get away from the conclu- what about the present situation “We need to assure young itself appointed and disciplined by, as well sion that the secular groups just want their in the Church is the tendency of parents too that they do not need as being accountable to, the overseas hier- own representatives on these committees,” some parents to delay baptising to spend a lot of money to have archy of the Church,” it reads. “Why he said. their new-born children, some- a Baptism,” he said. “Baptism is should the educational policy of every A Church of Scotland spokesman said times not just for months, but for the gift of Christ which the mainland local authority in Scotland be they were also firmly behind the retention years,” the archbishop said. “It Church gives freely. We should subject to potential influence by of religious representatives. is as if they are forgetful about not complicate the lives of appointees who are nominated by a repre- “The role the Kirk’s representatives Baptism and about its meaning young parents by suggesting that sentative of a foreign power?” play is one of service and support that as the beginning of life in Christ.” the Baptism of their child needs Suggesting Catholics are loyal to Rome rassing for the secularists that they would reflects its contribution to education since The archbishop added that in to be set in the context of an rather than their homeland has been a hall- talk in such a way but perhaps reveals the its vision of a school in every parish Baptism ‘we set our children on a expensive social occasion. The mark of anti-Catholic rhetoric for cen- crux of what they are about.” helped in establishing Scotland’s univer- journey of faith in Christ, a jour- Baptism of a child is a joyful turies and John Deighan (right), Whether or not the committee will back sal education system, one of the first any- ney which is punctuated with spiritual event of grace and new Parliamentary officer for Scotland’s bish- the removal of religious representation from where in the world, and profoundly shaped other sacraments, first Confes- life and innocence which should ops, said he was appalled by it. council education committees remains to be the Scotland we know today,” he said. sion, first Holy Communion, and be celebrated simply and purely, “It is unbelievable,” he said. “This is the seen. Councils are currently compelled by Confirmation.’ without pressure to spend lots of language of the 16th century. It is embar- law to appoint three religious representa- I [email protected] “And eventually baptism money.” brings them to Christian mar- The true tradition of the riage or indeed to Holy Church, Archbishop Tartaglia Orders,” he said.“Baptism is the said was to Baptise children Religious freedom tested in Scotland at schools door to Christian life,” he added. quickly and simply. “Without Baptism, our children “There is much wisdom in the remain spiritually at the starting custom of the Church to bring THE Scottish Church is school’s approach to these mat- tion of requiring any denomina- Gaelic School. They com- post. Without Baptism, children children to Baptism if possible hopeful the Scottish Gov- ters, and I think that will tional school to act contrary to plained to the city council over cannot come easily to know within weeks of birth,” he said. ernment will enshrine the remain the case with the the guidelines/policy estab- the remarks, with one describ- Jesus Christ in a personal way “It is possibly time gently and positive values of a Catholic revised guidelines,” Michael lished by the SCES or other ing them as ‘absolutely dis- and will not recognise the lovingly to remind parents of approach in new sex educa- McGrath told the SCO. “But I religious authorities with a role graceful.’ Church as their spiritual home. this and to encourage them to tion guidelines. would like to see something in denominational education,” A spokesman for Glasgow Without Baptism, there is very Baptise their new born infants as There have been fears that more positive about what he said. City Council said that while the little incentive for parents to soon as possible. I make this revised guidelines would force Catholic schools do and why.” In a more worrying move on minister was entitled to his teach their children to pray, or to appeal to parents: ‘Baptise your Catholic schools to promote Mr McGrath said he had religious freedom, a Church of opinions, action had been taken introduce them to Jesus and children. Do not delay in bring- same-sex ‘marriage,’ but the been repeatedly assured by Scotland minister has been because his views ‘were not in Mary, or to begin to bring them ing them to Jesus.’ It is the love director of the Scottish Catholic Scottish Government ministers removed from his post as chap- keeping with the ethos of the to Mass, and the parents them- of a father and mother, which Education Service (SCES) said that the independence of lain of a Gaelic school after school,’ and the council had a selves do not advance in their brings new life into being. It is the independence of the Catholic schools would be describing homosexuality as a duty of care to the pupils. journey of faith.” that same love which brings that Catholic schools remained respected. ‘perversion’ and a ‘disorder.’ The school, near Charing The archbishop said the ten- new born child to the new life of uncompromised. “We expect it, in its final The Rev Donald MacInnes Cross, provides Gaelic educa- dency to ‘delay Baptism of chil- Christ at the font of Baptism.” “The bottom line is that the guidance, to honour Nicola made the comments on a Face- tion for pre-school, primary and dren for a very long period or current guidelines guarantee the Sturgeon and Mike Russell’s book page seen by some par- secondary pupils, some of even to forget to Baptise chil- I Pope Francis Baptises 32 in right of the Church to direct a assurance that it has ‘no inten- ents of pupils at the Glasgow whom are Catholic. dren has crept up on us’ but has Sistine Chapel, pages 6-7
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Caritas celebrations at Rutherglen High School
By Martin Dunlop sion, were delighted to take Caritas event, Mr McGrath said part in the celebration and he was ‘very impressed by the SENIOR pupils from Ruther- prayer service, which was led young people who have been glen High School, which caters by school chaplains Rev John enrolled for the award.’ for children and young adults Sanderson of Rutherglen “They are sure to receive the with additional support needs, United Reformed Church and support of the entire school have been assisting in their Ross Murray of Rutherglen and community, represented at this school and parishes as part Cambuslang Reachout. event by parents, school staff, of this year’s Caritas Award. Rutherglen High’s Caritas the local authority and the local The school session 2013/14 participants Caragh Reilly, a churches,” he said. “The sup- marks the first time Rutherglen parishioner of St Mary’s port of young people and staff Archbishop Tartaglia in call High School has enrolled pupils Church, Larkhall, Christie from Trinity High School was in the Caritas programme, McPeake and Liam Reynolds, also evident at the launch which encourages and promotes St Mark’s and St Anthony’s event. We have designed the By Martin Dunlop theme: Has Christ Been reflect those of Pope Francis, the ongoing faith journey of Church, Rutherglen (above), Caritas Award to be flexible Divided, which has its origins in who, in his prayer intentions for young people by asking them to invited their parents and enough to suit pupils of all abil- ARCHBISHOP Philip 1 Corinthians 1:1-17. January 2014, spoke of his hope provide witness to their faith in respective parish priests, Fr ities and we are delighted to see Tartaglia has highlighted the In a message to Catholic that ‘Christians of diverse their communities. Stephen Rooney and Fr Frank these young people involved.” plight of persecuted Chris- parishes, Archbishop Tartaglia, denominations may walk toward A Caritas celebration was Dougan, to the service. Mr McGrath added that, at tians around the world and president of the Bishops’Confer- the unity desired by Christ.’ held at Rutherglen High S6 students from neighbour- present, there are more than promoted the importance of ence of Scotland, asks the Faith- “These acts of common towards the end of last term to ing Trinity High School joined 1300 young people enrolled for justice, peace and the relief of ful ‘to join with other Christians prayer on the part of Christians launch the pupils’ participation their colleagues from Ruther- the 2014 Caritas Award and that poverty, as he encouraged in your area in acts of worship and in a local area, although they in the programme. glen High School at the Caritas organisers are ‘looking forward Scotland’s Catholics to par- prayer for the unity of Christians,’ seem little, remain important,” Andrea Batchelor, head of event and spoke of their experi- to another huge celebration of ticipate in the Week of Prayer and adds that he will participate Archbishop Tartaglia said. inclusion at South Lanarkshire ences of the award’s pro- faith and action at the awards’ for Christian Unity 2014. and preach at an ecumenical act “They are a witness to our bap- Council, Michael McGrath, gramme. Pupils from both ceremony,’ which will be held The annual week of prayer for of worship in Eastwood Parish tismal faith in the God of Jesus director of the Scottish Catholic schools meet regularly to cele- at Glasgow’s Clyde Auditorium Christian Unity—that begins Church, organised by Shawlands Christ—Father, Son and Holy Education Service, and James brate different events on the on Saturday May 31. tomorrow and continues until Churches Together. Spirit. They speak of our sor- McVittie, chairman of the Catholic calendar. January 25—has as its the The archbishop’s words row for divisions among the Catholic Education Commis- Following Rutherglen High’s I [email protected]
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Glasgow celebrates the life and work of its patron saint
By Martin Dunlop and citizens of Glasgow for the those present the previous led by Mgr Gerry Fitzpatrick, ten-day celebration, which evening, as an ecumenical cele- and school children from across A NUMBER of events have kicked off last Thursday evening bration took place at Glasgow Glasgow (above right). been taking place throughout and concludes tomorrow. Cathedral, during which a wreath this week marking the life Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of was placed at St Mungo’s Tomb. I For further information on and work of St Mungo, the Glasgow led celebrations on Music, song and dance have, events marking the final day city of Glasgow’s patron Monday evening, as a feast day once again, played a pivotal role (Saturday) of the St Mungo for Christian unity saint and founder. Mass was held at the city’s St in the annual St Mungo Festival Festival, visit: http://people- Church and civic representa- Mungo’s Church (above left). celebrations, with performers makeglasgow.com/st-mungo- tives have joined school children The archbishop was also among including the St Mungo Singers, festival/events-and-exhibitions churches and of our hope for Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of greater unity. They are a wit- Glasgow took part in the ecumeni- cal celebration at Glasgow Cathe- ness to the importance of faith dral on Monday ahead of the feast Get the wheels in motion and book a pilgrimage bus trip and religious freedom in our day of St Mungo society. They are a sign of our commitment to the common important.” DESPITE the dark days and “Please, I would like to ask across the UK, buses are attrac- with other factors such as the good of all citizens, to justice, On the eve of the Week of early nights in Scotland at all those who have positions of tive not only for environmental carbon footprint of commercial peace and the relief of poverty. Prayer for Christian Unity this time of year, and even responsibility in economic, reasons. Though modern buses flights, to make the traveller of They present an opportunity to 2014, Archbishop Tartaglia after the busy festive period, political and social life, and all now emit 98 per cent less pol- today less agreeably disposed to pray for the many Christians asked priests to ‘please assure many Scots Catholics turn men and women of goodwill: lutants than in 1990, are up to air travel than ever before. around the world who are our brothers and sisters in Christ their attention to foreign Let us be ‘protectors’ of cre- 25 times quieter than previous Travelling by coach allows being persecuted on account of in other Christian churches and climes at this time of year, ation, protectors of God’s plan buses and able to do the work pilgrims to arrive directly at their faith. In a time when the communities of my prayers and looking ahead to the inscribed in nature, protectors of up to 30 cars—something their destination, enjoy the search for truth is slow to bear warmest wishes.’ pilgrimage season when of one another and of the envi- which allows Catholics to company of the group, take in fruit, the ecumenism of prayer pilgrims will head to sites of ronment,” the Holy Father said. answer the call of Pope Francis the sights and sounds surround- and witness is even more I [email protected] Catholic interest all over the It is something the Pope has —they are now a more attrac- ing their destination and listen world. made a part of his daily life, tive option in an age where air to the input of guides and other One aspect of the tours and shunning large and powerful travel carries more concerns experienced pilgrims—not to pilgrimages most people won't vehicles and instead leading by than ever before. mention avoid awkward ques- consider is the environmental example as he travels by low- The increased security checks tions at security when airport impact of travelling across emission means, and many pil- before a flight, combined with staff uncover the umpteen bot- Europe and beyond in large grims seems to be following suit, limited baggage allowances and tles of Holy Water they hope to numbers, but Pope Francis has with bus tours becoming a more airports miles from their named take aboard as souvenirs for been outspoken in his encour- attractive option for pilgrimages. location have all combined, family and friends! agement for all Catholics to With sites of interest for take seriously our impact on Catholics across the continent, the earth and the atmosphere. and ferry connections from LEISURE TIME TRAVEL 9 : < LOURDES by Executive Coach < : A VERY SPECIAL PRICE = ; ; : Departs Glasgow 21st April >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ; ; A 6 day pilgrimage. 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The Faith then becomes elect to accept their role ‘with a bishop Vincent Nichols in Glasgow “Today, carry this thought home with you,” he the greatest gift a child is given. simple and humble heart.’ this week for a meeting between told the families who were gathered for Mass in “Above all, I want to tell you this: you are the “I am deeply moved by the their bishops’ conferences the Sistine Chapel. “We must be transmitters of persons who hand on the Faith, the transmitters; honour conferred on the PIC: PAUL McSHERRY the Faith. Think of this, think always of how to you have the duty to pass on the Faith to these Catholic Church in England hand on the Faith to your children. Every child babies. It is the most beautiful inheritance that and Wales and on the Diocese who is born is a gift of joy and of hope, and you can give them: the faith!” he said. of Westminster in my appoint- the highest ranked title of priest every child who is Baptised is a miracle of the As the congregation stood surrounded by the ment,” Archbishop Nichols, 68, in the Catholic Church below the faith and a feast for the family of God. beauty of Michelangelo’s famous paintings, said following the announce- Pope, is dominated by priests “These children are links in a chain,” he said Pope Francis also offered a practical reflection ment. “Personally, this is a from the developing world, with of the 32 infants brought for Baptism. “You par- for the parents: ‘today the choir sings, but the humbling moment. This Archbishop Nichols being one ents have a baby son or daughter to be Baptised, more beautiful choir is that of the children, who appointment enables me, on of only two Europeans to receive but in several years, it will be they that have a make noise.’ behalf of all, to serve the Pope the title. baby to Baptise, or a grandchild and so, the chain “Some will cry, because they are not comfort- in a direct and prolonged way.” Of the 19 new cardinals, 16, of Faith!” able, or because they are hungry,” he continued. Archbishop Nichols, who including Archbishop Nichols, This chain of faith began with Christ, whose “If they are hungry, mothers, give them some- was ordained a priest in 1969, are under the age of 80, meaning Baptism the Church celebrated last Sunday. thing to eat—don’t worry, because they are the was named Archbishop of that they will be eligible to vote Although ‘Jesus did not need to be Baptised,’ main people (here).” Westminster in 2009, the same at the conclave to elect the next because He was without sin, ‘with His body, Following his homily, the Pope celebrated the year he was elected President Holy Father. Archbishop Nichols with His divinity, He blessed all waters,’ rite of Baptism for all 32 babies and continued of the Catholic Bishops’ Con- joins his predecessor, Cardinal explained the Pope. the Mass. ference of England and Wales. Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, and “Sharing is the true way of love,” the Holy Pope Francis had said last December that He had previously served as Cardinal Keith O’Brien—who Father said. “Because by sharing our condition, women should feel comfortable about breast Archbishop of Birmingham. stepped down as leader of the Jesus made us His brothers, and together with feeding during his ceremonies. Breast feeding in Among those who will join Catholic Church in Scotland last Him, makes us sons of God the Father.” public is rare in Italy and almost unheard of dur- Archbishop Nichols at the con- year, following his admission “Doesn’t it seem like we need an increase of ing Catholic Church services. sistory in Rome next month, dur- that his conduct had fallen short fraternal sharing and of love in our time?” the ing which they will receive their of that expected of him—as UK Pope asked. “Doesn’t it seem like we all need an cardinals’ red hats, are Arch- cardinals. Convention prevented increase of charity? Not a disinterested charity bishop Pietro Parolin, the Vati- Archbishop Nichols being ele- but a charity that shares, that cares for the hard- can Secretary of State, and vated to the rank of cardinal ship and the suffering of the brother. Archbishop Gerhard Müller, pre- while Cardinal Murphy-O’Con- “And then, before going up to Heaven, Jesus Pope Francis is seen here baptising an infant in the Sis- fect of the Congregation for the nor was under the age of 80 and told us to go out to all the world and Baptise,” tine Chapel at the Vatican on Sunday.The Pope baptised Doctrine of the Faith, who vis- therefore capable of voting in the Pope said. “And from that day until today, 32 children during the celebration on the feast of the ited Scotland last year to deliver the Papal Conclave. this is an uninterrupted chain: they were Baptis- Baptism of the Lord. the 2013 Cardinal Winning Lec- ture.The list of new cardinals, I [email protected]
Plymouth awaits bishop’s installation, SPOTLIGHT ON first appointment by Pope Francis
THE new Bishop of Ply- mouth is to be installed at Plymouth Cathedral later this month. Mgr Mark O’Toole (right) will become the ninth Bishop of Plymouth on Tues- day, January 28 and is the first new bishop to be appointed in England and Wales by Pope Francis. He will succeed Bishop Christopher Budd, who is retir- ing after 27 years and who will consecrate his successor at the installation ceremony. Mgr O’Toole has been Rector of Allen Hall Seminary in London since 2008, where more than 40 men are presently studying to become Catholic priests. Before this he was private secretary for six years to Cardinal Cormac Cornwall and most of Dorset, nal-elect Vincent Nichols and Murphy-O’Connor, then Arch- and has an estimated Catholic the Apostolic nuncio to Great bishop of Westminster. population in excess of 58,000 Britain, Archbishop Antonio The ceremony will consecrate people. Mennini. Monsignor O’Toole as bishop in Guests of honour will include The whole service will be a diocese extending from the Cardinal Emeritus Murphy- broadcast live on Plymouth Dio- Isles of Scilly to Bournemouth. O’Connor and the present Arch- cese’s website at www.plymouth- It includes all of Devon and bishop of Westminster, Cardi- diocese.org.uk from 1.30pm. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JANUARY 17 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER WORLD/VATICAN NEWS 7 Experts call for immediate ceasefire in Syria during Vatican conference
THE Vatican has stepped up its efforts to broker a peace deal in the long running Syr- ian civil war. Pope Francis said that he believed peace was coming to the troubled country and a conference of regional experts meeting at the Vatican on Monday said there had to be an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. Pope Francis expressed the hope that the conflict in Syria ‘will finally come to an end this year’ and that this month’s Geneva II conference would mark the begin- ning of a peace process. The Holy Father made that observation in the context of the traditional Papal address given each January to the diplomatic corps in the Holy See. The same day a workshop of regional experts and global lead- ers, including former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair, which was held in the Vatican, released a statement calling on the forth- coming peace talks to include all participants in the fighting, including Iran. “To build the basis for regional peace, Geneva II needs to ensure inclusive participation of all par- ties to this conflict, within the region and beyond,” it said. The recent nuclear deal with A child reacts as he is carried on a Iran creates ‘a vital foundation “The first and most urgent stretcher at a damaged site in for a lasting peace in Syria’ and step... should be an immediate Damascus following what activists ‘gives the world great hope that ceasefire and end to violence of described as heavy shelling after an extended period of grave dis- all kinds, an end without political Christmas trust between Iran and other preconditions,” the Vatican said, nations in the region and beyond echoing a joint call by Moscow all religious communities in might now be followed by a new and Washington on Monday for Syria and urged reconstruction era of trust and even coopera- local ceasefires and humanitarian work to begin as soon as a cease- tion,’ according to the statement. corridors. “All internal combat- fire is agreed, even before a final Russia, the chief ally of Presi- ants should put down their peace agreement. dent Bashar al-Assad’s Syrian weapons. All foreign powers In a sign the Vatican’s push regime, is keen to see Iran at the should take immediate steps to for peace is having an increasing table for the Geneva II talks, but stop the flow of arms and arms impact, John Kerry, the US Sec- the United States has said Tehran funding that feed the escalation retary of State, flew into Rome should first back an accord set- of violence and destruction.” late on Tuesday for a meeting ting a path to a transitional gov- The Vatican said it was ready with his Vatican counterpart, ernment in Syria. to support reconciliation between Cardinal-elect Pietro Parolin.
Pilgrims climb to were treated unfairly in the Vatican invite for touch the Black Catholic journalist fatally NEWS ROUNDUP North of Ireland in the 1960s. Valentine’s Day Nazarene during a Tributes for late MP Rev Paisley, 87, spent hours THE Pope has invited engaged procession in stabbed over chess game being interviewed by the BBC, couples to join him at the Manila, Philippines and Catholic activist with the first part airing last Vatican for Valentines Day. last week. The PAUL GOGGINS, the Labour Monday. ‘The Joy of Yes Forever’ wooden statue, A FORMER Catholic jour- Iona Institute for seven years, MP and prominent Catholic “The whole system was read a Vatican note announcing carved in Mexico nalist in Ireland has been and is believed to have taken in activist, died last Wednesday in wrong,” he said. “It wasn’t one the unusual initiative. and brought to the a lodger in recent months to hospital. The Wythenshawe and man-one vote. A fair government “Engaged couples who have Filipino capital in fatally stabbed in what detec- the early 17th tives believe may have been a help supplement his income. Sale East MP suffered from a is that every man has the same already attended or are century, is row over a late night game of David Quinn, director of the brain haemorrhage while out power to vote for what he wants.” presently attending marriage cherished by local chess. Iona Institute, said Mr O’Gor- running with his son on But he also claimed Irish preparation courses are invited Catholics, who They believe a violent row man’s friends and colleagues December 30. Republicans and civil rights to a meeting with the Holy believe that erupted over a move and spi- were devastated at the news of The 60-year-old’s family was leaders went too far in their Father,” the statement said in touching it can raled out of control at the home his death. with him in Salford Royal opposition. Mr Paisley served several languages. lead to a miracle of the victim, named locally as “On behalf of everyone at Hospital when he died. His as leader of the Democratic The Vatican’s Pontifical Thomas O’Gorman. The 39- the Iona Institute, I would like family said they had been Unionist Party from 1971 to his Council for the Family is year-old researcher was found to express our total shock and overwhelmed by the care, retirement in 2008. He was organising the audience, and with multiple stab wounds at deep sorrow at the terrible and support and good wishes they First Minister of Northern couples need to apply by Janurary the premises in Beech Park untimely death of Tom O’Gor- had received. Ireland from 2007 to 2008. 30, by contacting their diocesan Avenue, Castleknock, in north man,” he said. “Tom was a friend Labour leader Ed Miliband marriage and family office or by Dublin, in the early hours of as well as a work colleague to paid tribute to Mr Goggins’ faith. Vatican named a top emailing the pontifical council Sunday morning. us all. He was a fond and dear “Paul was a man of deep faith,” 2014 destination at: [email protected] Irish police were alerted to friend and we will all miss him. he said in a statement. “As a THE Vatican has been named the stabbing at around 1.50am “We extend our deepest com- social worker, councillor, MP one of the 50 top places to visit Pope inspires and recovered a knife from the miserations to his family and and minister, attending to the in 2014. The New York Times Donatella Versace scene, which has been sealed off above all to his sister and needs of the most disadvantaged list says that Pope Francis is ‘so POPE Francis has an unsual for forensic experts to examine. brother, Catherine and Paul.” was always at the core of his popular that the Vatican is admirer, fashion designer It is understood Mr O’Gorman A 34-year-old man was particularly thoughtful and anticipating record pilgrim Donatella Versace. was a former journalist with the arrested at the scene. He is dedicated service.” attendance at its celebrations The fashionista dedicated her Voice Today, a Catholic newspa- understood to be from Palermo this year, with well over a latest collection to the Pope at per in Ireland. A graduate of on the Italian island of Sicily. Catholic were treated million visitors expected in its launch in Milan last University College Dublin, he Police are not looking for anyone unfairly, says Paisley April when Holy Week will be weekend. Ms Versace said she had more recently been a else in connection with the death, THE Rev Ian Paisley, the followed by the Canonisation had done so because the Pope researcher with the Dublin- and are awaiting the results of a Protestant firebrand turned of John XXIII and John Paul II.’ ‘is revolutionary, he keeps his based Catholic lobby group the post mortem examination. politician, now says Catholics Scotland is also on the list. promises.’ WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 8 FIRST COMMUNIONS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 17 2014 Help is at hand to get ready to receive the Lord
ITH the level of spiri- dress code and gifts for the cele- tual and practical brations that are taking place. It preparations required, is highly advisable to consult itW comes as no surprise that, as them on guidelines and require- soon as Christmas celebrations ments ahead of making any pur- are over, thoughts turn not only chases. Some Communicants to Easter but also the First Holy will be advised to wear school Communion season. uniform, other robes and other First Communion is a defin- traditional white dresses, suits ing moment in a child’s, and an and sashes worn by communi- adult’s, life. Taking part in First cants the world over. Holy Communion is a milestone For both girls and boys, the that the candidate has arrived at choice of outfit can heighten the the age of discretion and has sense of occasion at their Holy successfully met all the Church’s Communion, as can cakes, cards requirements to receive the and gifts from family and friends. selection and ensures delivery, fit arrange to have them taken Lord. Aside from making the There is a wealth of options when and comfort and allows time for ahead of time before the actual First Confession, the communi- it comes to choosing Communion alterations. It also reinforces the day of their First Holy Com- cant should also be in the state of clothes, from long and short sense of occasion ahead of the munion, which tends to be hec- ‘grace.’ Catholic parents and dresses for girls to Highland dress approaching Sacrament. tic. Planning, and buying, ahead families all over the world con- and suits for boys. For help in Some parents and children facilitates this. sider it a joyous experience. deciding, there is nothing to top also like to confer with class- First Holy Communion cele- Parents, children and families the personal service for a shop mates and their parents on what brations will take place at preparing a family member for where you can see samples, or ‘everyone else is wearing,’not to parishes throughout the country the Sacrament of Holy Com- even have your child try on some be competitive but to make sure this year. While parents have a munion will likely be working options. their child is not ‘the odd man great deal to organise, remember with their local school and/or Shopping nationally and out’ on the day. Let the child that it is not solely the priest’s parish priest ahead of the event. locally also supports small busi- wear their First Communion out- responsibility to teach your child In addition to the important spir- ness and encourages their growth. fit as soon as you receive it, and the basic doctrines of the Church itual preparation of the candi- Planning early on Communion make any necessary adjust- and that they may need to be dates for the Sacrament, both attire avoids last minute panics, ments. Should you wish photo- reinforced it in the years to schools and clergy are also well gives parents and children ample graphs of your child in their come. And have a great day versed in offering guidance on time (hopefully) to agree on Communion outfit, it is best to when it comes.
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LETTER OF THE WEEK Thanks for the old and the new, but where are the rest?
I WISH the new Bishop of Dunkeld every blessing and support in his new role. As with several dioceses, and indeed many parishes, awaiting reinforcements, we must take the time to thank the clergy who have stepped into the breach in the interim period. In Dundee that would be Canon Basil Sullivan, among others. He is a priest of many years who did not shy away from the extra responsibility in what is all too often a thankless task as an administrator. We must also remember the other administrators, such as Motherwell’s (Bishop Joseph Toal) and the retired bishops who continue to discreetly help steer the ship, so to speak, such as Bishops Vincent Logan, Peter Moran and John Mone to name but a few. With all due respect to the fact that the Church does and must work to its own timetable, I have to ask how long before the other Scottish dioceses without bishops, such as my own diocese, Paisley, are freed from this limbo of sorts? Indeed, how long before the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland is restored to its full strength? M Murray PAISLEY
Good news for January and for the Church
IT WAS a pleasant surprise to see the SCO’s coverage of the installation of the new Bishop of Dunkeld in the form of last Specialist family service is a week’s interview with Bishop Stephen St Margaret’s started as a Catholic Cardinals-elect, one omission Robson. As a lifelong Dundonian, I have common sense option adoption agency, faithfully and successfully always thought of the Observer as a serving a specific niche and helping where Glasgow newspaper and forget that, in this WHAT a great initiative by Archbishop others could not. I cannot see why anyone day and age, it reaches throughout the Philip Tartaglia to encourage parishes to would try and prevent its work from By Hugh McLoughlin country in ways it probably never could in leave their cribs up for longer to increase continuing . After all, there are other agencies the past. I applaud you for putting a the opportunity for people to donate in out there catering to other sections of the “To the ears of Christ, talk of a liberal or a conservative wing in the spotlight on positive news in the Church support of St Margaret’s Children and community. Common sense has to prevail. Church, talk of a progressive or regressive Pope is meaningless. He and our diocese. That makes a pleasant Family Care Society, an agency whose My great aunt from New York used to say: would be exasperated and exclaim: ‘Do you still not understand?’ change from much media coverage. You future must be secured. Indeed, 2013 was a ‘why would anyone go to a kosher butcher “We need to be liberated from looking at everything in terms of right gave me quite a lift this January and I thank challenging year for people of Faith and I if they did not want kosher meat.’ Sage and left. It does not just polarise the House (of Representatives) and you. Keep up the good work. fear 2014 is not going to be any easier. words. Political correctness can go too far. the Senate: it polarises and therefore seeks to destroy the Church. If NAME AND ADDRESS What I cannot fathom is why a specialist Mrs Cunningham we think in terms of polarising politics within the Church we have SUPPLIED service is perceived as prejudice? COATBRIDGE handed the Devil a golden opportunity to do what he does best: divide, conquer and destroy.” Thus spoke Mgr Peter Magee in his sermon at the Cathedral of St Room for debate but not concerns in the same way as I defended We must know the past to Matthew the Apostle, Washington, DC, on Sunday, April 24, 2005, fol- point scoring prepare for the future lowing the election of Pope Benedict XVI on the preceding Tuesday. Hugh Dougherty’s right to question the And yet, sadly, many will study the list of Cardinals-elect announced impact independence would have on the during last Sunday’s Angelus by Pope Francis precisely on that basis. MY initial reaction to Martin Blackshaw’s Faithful (again, a viewpoint I do not share). I WAS very interested to read the articles Most especially will the media do so, not excluding the Catholic media. ‘backward thinking’ comment in the SCO Last week’s SCO editorial said that if anyone in your recent edition about the Church in They will be looking for evidence of what are presumed to be Pope Fran- (January 10) was one of disappointment has a question concerning the Church they Scotland and its future. I though it made a cis’s progressive, left wing tendencies. And they will find it. But if they and upset. I thought it would be another should have the right to ask it. To do so they significant number of very well argued were hoping for a revolution, they will be sadly disappointed. example of the the scornful, must have the appropriate, respectful points in a concise way. This kind of well Of the five prelates heading dicasteries belonging to the group of 21 counterproductive point scoring that some platform. Thanks to the SCO for providing thought out analysis is very important, as which heretofore were “Red Hat” posts, four are to be created cardinal employ to fashion schisms in the Universal that platform. I hope it always will. we cannot know where we are going unless on February 22, Feast of the Chair of Peter: Mgr Gerhard Ludwig Müller Church between so-called liberals and I also hope one day we all truly realise we know where we have been and where (65, German), Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith conservatives. I was not wholly wrong, yet that we are equal in the eyes of God and we are now. It is also good to know people (and Mgr Pat Burke’s recently former boss); Mgr Beniamino Stella (72, nor was I entirely correct. not in competition with each other to prove are still so engaged with the Church in Italian), Prefect of the Congregation for the Clergy, and; Mgr Lorenzzo While I do not share Mr Blackshaw’s our Faith or devotion by what I can only Scotland and are planning for it’s future. Baldisseri (73, Italian), General Secretary of the Synod of Bishops. viewpoint, nor even deem the debate he class as theological or intellectual After all the future is very important to all Unfortunately, one cannot ignore the fact that the only viable explanation champions as even productive, in this age nit-picking. of us. This is the sort of thing I would like for the only one of the five omitted from the list does not reflect well on Pope of transparent communications in the J Phillips to see more of in The Scottish Catholic Francis unless it was purely an oversight. The omission wasArchbishop Jean- Church I defend his write to air his GLASGOW Observer. Louis Bruguès, OP (70, French) who has been archivist of the Vatican Alfred Doyle Secret Archives and librarian of the Vatican Library since June 26, 2012. EDINBURGH From 1700 until 1936, every appointee as librarian and archivist was already an established cardinal. In that latter year, Giovanni Cardinal Mer- cati was created cardinal and named archivist and librarian on the same The Pope is a fisher of men obviously! There is also a wonderful image I EDITOR’S NOTE: Harry Schnitker’s new and friend to all creatures series, which puts Evangelii Gaudium into day, June 15. Thereafter, five appointees were not cardinals on appoint- of Pope John Paul II holding a koala bear. ment were all created cardinal at the very next consistory. These were: Fr But my favourite is the photograph of Pope historial context, began in the SCO this month. Alfons Maria Stickler (1983/1985); Archbishop Antonio María Javierre I VERY much enjoyed seeing a picture of Pius XII with a tiny bird perched upon his Ortas (1988, June/ July 1; Archbishop Luigi Poggi (1992/1994, along with Pope Francis caring a lamb on his hand. Cardinal Winning); Archbishop Jorge María Mejía (1998/2001), and; shoulders during the recent festive period If your readers know of any others in Archbishop Raffaele Farina (2007, June 25/November 24). (SCO Jan 10). I very much enjoy seeing this genre I would be delighted to hear of Thank you for a Christmas For the five years prior to Mgr Bruguès appointment as archivist and pictures of Popes with animals. Pope them. gift like no other librarian he was secretary of the Congregation for Catholic Education (for Benedict XVI was pictured with a lion and Laura Long Seminaries and Educational Institutions). In 2009, Pope Francis, when a monkey, on separate occasions GALLOWAY THANK you for a Christmas gift like no he was Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, wished to appoint Fr Vic- other. The young woman at the stall in my tor Manuel Fernandez, dean of the faculty of theology at the Catholic Uni- parish gave me one of the last copies of the versity of Argentina and a close friend, as rector of that same institution. G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or style requirements Christmas SCO, which I thoroughly Long associated with Charismatic Renewal, Fr Fernandez’s appoint- G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views expressed are not necessarily enjoyed, in particular James Barclay and ment was resisted both by ‘conservatives’ within the Argentinian hierar- shared by SCO Cath Docherty’s short stories. I look chy and by the Congregation for Catholic Education. Cardinal Bergoglio prevailed. On May 13, two months to the day after G If you would like to share your opinion, send your correspondence to the above address forward to future copies of the newspaper his election, it was announced that Pope Francis had named Fr Fernandez G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, address, and phone number or as it has certainly improved. as titular Archbishop of Tiburnia. your letter will not be used M Mitchell BLANTYRE Have those who said at that time that the writing was on the wall for Mgr Bruguès have been proven correct? WRITE TO LETTERS, SCO, 19 WATERLOO STREET, GLASGOW G2 6BT [email protected] 10 COMMENT SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 17 2014 The joy of a whole new beginning Pope Francis’ The Joy of the Gospel (Evangelii Gaudium) is a template for a new start embracing the old
NSTEAD of being irritated by missions of this sort would prepare us, the usual excited New Year energise us for the task ahead. countdown beloved by TV pre- And if the relationship between senters, this leading to a surfeit priests and people needs to be strength- of fiddle and accordion music, ened in some places, we could play our vast crowds milling around in the city part by offering constructive ideas. centres with no apparent purpose, and Respect shown to a priest is surely Imoney which could be put to better respect for the office which he bears. He use, I’m sure, exploding all over Scot- is, as my mother used to tell me in child- land’s skies in the form of fireworks, I hood, ‘one of God’s anointed.’ (At the didn’t notice any of it. I was reading time, she was trying to dissuade me one of the books received as a Christ- from pulling the parish priest’s jacket to mas present and couldn’t put it down. get his attention). I suppose it could be called a small book or a large pamphlet but it BY CATH DOHERTY f I could set out a ‘wish list’ in rela- demanded a second reading and will tion to our priests, I would ask that probably have a third. It is, of course, those who choose to be addressed by The Joy of the Gospel written by Pope and people. He is frank about pitfalls Itheir Christian names without the prefix Francis, An Apostolic Exhortation of in this, and writes that, despite the of ‘Father’ should be dissuaded from the Proclamation of the Gospel in present shortage of priests: “There is doing so, that casual clothes should not Today’s World. a need for a better process of selecting be worn instead of clerical garb as our This rallying call to a New Evange- candidates for the priesthood.” The priests go about their day-to-day duties, lisation, a clear guide to the way vocational aspect of candidates who that sycophants who seek the attention ahead, is written in plain language the present themselves for training is ered at length, it being referred to by the to those who ‘tend their flocks’in hostile of our priests should stop telling them way ahead for all of us signposted so emphasised as being essential. Per- Pope as ‘...the touchstone for judging a and dangerous environments, he also what they (the sycophants) think they that there can be no misunderstand- sonal motivations, such as ‘pursuit of pastor’s closeness and ability to com- shines a very clear light on those who want to hear. Honesty is far more con- ings. There is no denying that we as power, human glory or economic municate to his people.’ Here, prepara- fall short of the selflessness required by structive. And a cursory handshake at Christians, and indeed as Catholics, wellbeing’ are unacceptable. There are tion for preaching is emphasised, clearly true spiritual leaders. It is a reminder to the end of Sunday Mass (left) is no sub- have been forced into a defensive constant reminders, too, that our defined as ‘a prolonged period of study, them—and to all of us—about the way stitute for contact with our priests. The position in recent times... a sort of priests must remain close to the peo- prayer, reflection and pastoral creativ- things should be. sight of a queue forming outside the sac- siege mentality, if the truth be told. ple, must avoid employing business ity.’ Lack of time for this is not an risty at the end of Mass may be daunt- Pope Francis, a man who clearly methods, managerial techniques, gen- excuse for neglecting to undertake this n a few short months, the Holy ing, but it is personal contact, and as understands the world in which we eral administration of parishes. This, preparation. Time must be set aside for Father has caught the attention and such, is valuable. live, who has moved both believers Pope Francis writes, gives rise to a sit- it, irrespective of other duties. For a long indeed the approval of an often cyn- Of course there are places where there and non-believers by his actions, by uation where ‘...the principal benefici- time, there has been constant complaint Iical media, of believers and non-believ- is a closeness, an understanding between the example he has set in the last nine ary is not God’s people but the Church by the Faithful about ‘not getting any- ers alike. “We must be fearlessly open priests and people. But where there months, has translated his actions into as an institution.’ thing out of the homily given at Sunday to the workings of the Holy Spirit,” he is not, simply to criticise is non- the writings of Evangelii Gaudium. In He writes, too, of ‘ostentatious pre- Mass’ and, on one occasion, an obser- tell us, and in Evangelii Gaudium he productive. We all have a positive part it can be found Francis, both scholar occupation for the Liturgy,’ among vation by one of the Faithful that he was tells us how this can be achieved. In to play... The last word must go to a and priest, a man of wide experience other things, as being a form of what ‘tired of homilies with no verbs in them.’ recent years, I have seen an example of young friend of mine who was in recent of the world in which we live, and of he calls ‘Spiritual wordliness’...and in Where homilies relate directly to the this, a whole community energised in times studying that picture of a small the anomalies of that world. It is as if that particular section, I noticed that people, to helping them find their way the Faith by the missionary zeal of an boy reaching up to give Pope Francis a the Papacy has stepped down from a the Pharisees were given passing men- through hostile world, there are no com- order which works in developed coun- knee-hug. “That’s our new Pope,” my distant balcony and into the crowd tion. They’re never very far away, plaints. From arguing among ourselves tries and also in those which are unsta- small friend told me. “He knows a lot of waiting below. even in this day and age. And ‘spiri- about what might be called ‘externals’ ble. It was a parish mission, where things. Not everything, like God... but tual wordliness’ has been around for a to a feeling of abandonment in a materi- priests from this particular order were nearly everything...” hrough all of these writings is long time. It used to be called Spiritual alistic world, encompasses difficulties in joined by some of their young seminar- Fair comment, I would say, and in this reference to the importance of Materialism. moving forward in the Faith. And while ians. An integral part of the way for- New Year, he has given us a sense of a Tthe relationship between priests The importance of the homily is cov- the Pope’s writings pay rightful tribute ward? The answer is obvious, parish whole new beginning. The views expressed in the opinion What do you think of CATH DOHERTY’S comments on Evangelii Gaudium? Send your points of pages of the SCO are those of view to the SCO. Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT or e-mail [email protected] informed individuals and groups and not necessarily those of the newspaper or the Church Jesus does not call for superficial change but fundamental selflessness
AT ONE time, salmon were so There survival was almost a matter we have moved away from using They and their natural resources tist had been a call to repentance. plentiful in this country, that of accident rather than design. the term Third Word, and substi- were mercilessly exploited. What His offer of baptism in the Jordan labourers had it written into Other, more cost effective ways, tuted it with the term Developing did we bring them? We called it was an offer to his contemporaries their terms of work that they Fr Eddie were discovered of meeting con- World. At many levels the wording civilisation! We brought them to make this moment, a moment of could not be fed this fish more sumer needs, previously met, by may have changed, but the reality Christianity. It all came at a profound change. John the Baptist than three time a week. McGhee the by-products of the whaling of how our brothers and sisters live, huge price. Much of the understood that a change of heart Changed times! This week, industry. Whaling was no longer has not. developing world continues to was necessary rather than a polite almost as a footnote, anglers profitable. Our understanding and A debate in this country has been pay that price. but relatively meaningless ‘I’m were asked to return all salmon suggest that this trend can be sensitivity towards these creatures sparked by the potential for further The Gospel this week gives an sorry!’ Jesus is to echo this mes- that are caught until the begin- reversed but it will take significant developed. Now we go whale immigration from Eastern Europe. insight into Jesus at the beginning sage of John throughout his min- ning of June. effort and very careful manage- watching, to be astounded, rather It is fuelled by the prospect of of His ministry. This insight is istry. Jesus is not calling for The wild Atlantic salmon is an ment. Ultimately, we have to than to kill. potential immigrants ‘stealing’ our offered by none other than John the superficial change. ‘The sin of the endangered species. There are accept our responsibility for this If we are honest, what we have jobs! Claiming benefits! With Baptist. He points out Jesus. He world’ that John the Baptist refers many reason for this. Habitat and for many similar situations in done to this world of ours and what more than 2.5 million unemployed says of Him: “There is the lamb of to, and which Jesus will take away, degradation is one of the major the world of nature. It is our own we continue to do, should leave us already they are going to have to God who takes away the sin of the is that fundamental selfishness that causes in this country. The Indus- selfishness that has brought us to with a sense of shame. I am sure look hard. Scare mongering is not a world.” It is interesting that John potentially lives in all of us. trial Revolution and the subsequent this point. someone, somewhere, knows how new tactic. It is as old as human the Baptist has to point Jesus out to Jesus will call on us to move pollution of many of our rivers Dundee, the City of Discovery, many species we have, by our history. The problems of the world the crowd. This suggests that the away from our self-centred living made it impossible to sustain was once an important hub in the intervention, driven to extinction. are always caused by somebody movement of Jesus from the time and self absorption to live in a new migratory fish such as the salmon. whaling industry. In the 21st cen- We are constantly reminded of how else. When all of Europe was in of His Baptism into full ministry way. Living the way that Jesus Estuary netting took the most seri- tury, the hunting of these magnifi- many creatures we have brought ‘colonial mode’ we literally was a gradual process. What he invites us to, will enhance respect ous toll on fish returning to their cent creatures, rightly causes a right to the edge. Why? Usually ‘claimed’ what we could of the says of Jesus is important. He was for the world and all that is in it. It native rivers. Anglers added to the sense of outrage. This was not because we cannot peacefully co- world to be used for our own pur- talking to Jewish people so they will move us away for all that is problem by killing almost all of the always the case. In the 19th century exist with them. Our need seems to poses and to increase our wealth. would have been familiar with the destructive towards all that is good fish they caught. It was believed whaling was so hugely profitable be the only significant need. Our Indigenous peoples did not have term ‘lamb of God,’ they celebrated and creative. The call to repentance that our rivers would always be self that men were prepared to put their survival the only important issue. It much of a say about this unex- Passover every year. is not a ‘Bless me Father...’ sustaining so prolific were the lives at risk to hunt these leviathans would be bad enough if this only pected influx from Europe. They I wonder what the Baptist’s lis- moment. It is a call to face the real- stocks. Sadly, this was not the case. of the ocean. So successful were extended to the natural world, how- were immediately marginalised, teners made of the remainder of the ity of our world and to begin its The numbers of fish returning to they in their endeavours that sev- ever, our actions directly affect so their land taken, their customs description, ‘who takes away the transformation. our rivers has imploded and we are eral of the whale species were many of our brothers and sisters derided, more often than not they sin of the world’? at crisis point. There is evidence to hunted to the verge of extinction. who shareour world. Nowadays, were treated as sub-human. The whole ministry of the Bap- I [email protected] WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JANUARY 17 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER COMMENT 11
worthy cause.’ W The motorbike expected to Faith’s flame still burns in China IRE go for around £10,000, so if D I you have it to spare you could N become the Holiest Roller English as the real second lan- of all. guage of the country. Currently less than one per cent of the Chi- nese population speak English An SCO diary but that still adds up to 10 mil- WORRYING news from the lion speakers. States, where the winter has been so bad that Hell has stimates suggest that there frozen over. The small town of are around 15 million Hell in Michigan last week Catholics (left) in China. ground to a halt due to a thick Urbanisation has left many peo- E carpet of snow. Weather ple finding the much-lauded records have tumbled across attainments of wealth or status North America, with all 50 US completely unfulfilling. Foreign states experiencing freezing whole story. It’s worth remem- he Communist state has religious workers often refer- BY PETER KEARNEY temperatures. But there have GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG bering that China is in the very been an almost unimagin- ence China’s exceptional spiri- been other signs of worse to early stages of its economic evo- ably tyrannical force in tual curiosity; large portions of come including a terrifying WITH eagle eyesight, Pope N the Western calendar, lution, most of its exports are Chinese society since Mao the population have no previous T incident were the town of Francis spotted him in a we celebrate New Year on low-tech products we’re happy Zedong declared the country a contextual knowledge of reli- Pigs, Missouri was seen crowd of 50,000 people. Or January 1. An unchanging not to produce anymore. It does ‘People’s Republic’ in 1949. In gion whatsoever. hurtling through the sky last maybe he first recognised the fixture since the adoption assemble high tech goods, but the course of his barbaric rule, 60 So it comes as no surprise that Wednesday. voice—one of dozens of the Gregorian calendar they’re mostly developed and million Chinese people starved, the Chinese Government remains screaming ‘Santo Padre!’ across Christendom over 400 designed elsewhere, mainly in were executed or died in pursuit wary about Catholicism in a GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG ‘Holy Father!’ At his first years ago. Notwithstanding the the US. It is utterly and com- of a calamitous series of ‘Five country, which is officially an Wednesday general audience fact that the messy contrivance pletely dependent on the mature Year Plans’ and ‘Great Leaps For- atheist state. Former Premier I IN KEEPING with his of the new year, Pope Francis of leap years means that the date wealthy markets of the US and ward.’ The barbarity of the Com- Deng Xiaoping once warned of media-given image as a ‘rock plucked a fellow Argentine out itself isn’t actually the same day Europe for its success as it is an munist regime continues to this the ‘Polish disease’—the alliance n roll Pontiff,’ Pope Francis of the throng and gave him every year (it can’t be since a export driven economy, which day, most visibly in the gruesome of religion and independent social was presented with the the ride of his life. year is defined as lasting 365 does not yet have a wealthy ‘one child per couple’ policy. forces, which in Poland empow- 1,585cc Harley-Davidson Fr Fabian Baez (below) is a days, 5 hours, 49 minutes, 12 indigenous class of sufficient Forced abortions, sterilisations, ered the trade union Solidarity in Dyna Super Glide last June. parish priest at Our Lady of seconds) New Year’s Day is still size to be a ‘consumer econ- female infanticide on a massive conjunction with the Catholic Now the machine is to be the Pillar church in the Pope’s a pretty predictable event. omy.’ When it does, its prob- scale and the creation of a gener- Church to oppose and defeat the auctioned for charity by former Archdiocese of Buenos The Chinese New Year isn’t. lems will really start. ation of spoilt and petulant ‘little Communist Government. Bonhams at the Grand Palais Aires. He said that he shouted This year it will begin on January As Chinese workers become emperors’ is the end result. Such fears cause China to on February 6 2014. ‘Santo Padre’ to get the 31, in 2013 it didn’t begin until better off, their aspirations grow Yet, the people accepted these allow only government-aligned The sale, which is taking Pope’s attention. The pope half way through February. Hold- in direct proportion to their privations as part of a Confucian churches to operate legally, where place as part of Rétromobile saw the priest, made his ing on to their very ancient pre- income. An emergent and compact with the state: lift us leaders must swear fealty to the Week, will see the motorcycle driver stop the Popemobile Christian traditions such as year demanding Chinese middle from poverty and we will con- state and among other things raise funds for Caritas Roma, and gestured to him to come numbering, while adapting in a class and beneath them a gener- sent to any social policy. For the promise to ‘fervently love the which works on behalf of the and see him. They waited until limited way to Western standards ation of workers who have most part the state kept its part socialist motherland.’ That’s a big Roman Catholic Church to the priest could make it past and ideas, seems to be a hallmark tasted some of the fruits capital- of the bargain and explosive ask for anyone with; a social con- support those in need around the people in front of him, the of this oriental monolith. ism has to offer, want more. economic growth followed. science, a belief in the sanctity of the world. Funds raised by the large wooden barricade and In recent decades we’ve been Previously peasants arriving How the Chinese people will life or a desire to respect Christ’s sale will go towards the security. The two hugged conditioned in the west into see- in China’s cities were willing to react when the growth slows or injunction in Matthew 22:21. renovation of the charity’s Don warmly, the Pope asked if he ing China as a growing eco- work relentlessly in dire condi- even stops and the first recession Relations between Beijing and Luigi di Liegro hostel and were by himself and, when he nomic, political and military tions for slave wages to earn arrives is anyone’s guess. But the Holy See have been strained, soup kitchen based at Rome’s said yes, told him, ‘Come! Get colossus. At once a threat and an themselves a place on the urban the Chinese regime has much to as the Chinese Government con- Termini railway station. The on!’ and take a seat next to opportunity for our Western cap- ladder of progress. But they fear when it does. Massive tinues to appoint bishops not hostel opened 30 years ago to the Papal assistant. As the italist democracies. The narrative don’t want their children to have social upheaval may follow and approved by the Vatican. But the help the homeless, jobless priest clambered on, the Pope we’re presented with is of a rapa- to do the same. This creates an China’s ‘moment’ in the global number of Catholics continues to and the poor, and the money rightly told him: “The picture cious powerhouse, stripping our inexorable pressure on wages. economic forefront may pass as grow, fuelled by the thirst in raised by the Harley will go around the world.” economies of their manufacturing As a result, exports will slow as, quickly as it arrived. every human heart for answers Davidson’s sale will allow it to After we asked the Vatican base by offering; a non-unionised, comparatively speaking, they Culturally, this cradle of to the mysteries of life. Answers continue to provide food and press hall to find out who the low cost, compliant workforce become less attractive. This is ancient civilization is clearly which only Christ can give. Far accommodation to more than then-mystery hitchhiker was, able and willing to operate in beginning to happen and the absorbing more and more of from being the ‘opium of the 1000 people in need they got back to us not just working conditions and at rates of Chinese command economy and Western culture, science and people’ as the father of Commu- every day. his name, but with news that pay which Western employees Communist Government are philosophy. Even the Chinese nism Karl Marx proposed, in Signed on the tank by His the Pope also told his aides simply wouldn’t tolerate. spectacularly ill equipped to languages are threatened to China, religion may well turn out Holiness at a special that the priest is ‘a great That’s partly true, but not the deal with it. some extent by the emergence of to be their liberator. ceremony at the Vatican in confessor.’ Fr Baez got to ride November, the machine is the long way around the also offered with a certificate square with the Pope and Looking into realism and reality in the Church of conformity from then was given special Harley-Davidson. Ben Walker, seating at the start of the head of motorcycles at audience. The two even got to And a ‘reality check’ is the love and worship of God; physical needs. Bonhams, said they were chat briefly afterwards before exactly what Pope Francis is Mgr Basil sought in the law of the Church Unlike some contemporary ‘incredibly honoured to be the Pope returned to his running, not on himself but on rather than in the love and serv- Church leaders Pope Francis selling this item on behalf of residence. The priest summed the Church. In particular he is Loftus ice of one another. will not try to encase this love Caritas Roma. We hope to be up the day best on his Twitter trying to see how much of the For too long many in the of God and of one another able to do both Pope Francis feed: “I’m going to change my gap between perceived fantasy Church have tried to defend within a small-meshed net of and Harley-Davidson proud biography. ‘The poor priest and reality can be bridged by God from those who seem to unchanging and unyielding law by raising a significant who got on the Popemobile I’M NOT sure if Pope Fran- the exercise of mercy. This is infringe His law, rather than and practice. In one of his early amount of money for a very today with #PopeFrancis.’” cis’s admittedly poor com- not so much a question of indi- expose God’s vulnerability to interviews he told the Italian mand of English stretches to vidual acts of mercy, but of the those who profess not to love journalist, Scalfari, that he appreciation of the modern conviction of the paramountcy Him; to seek their pound of embraced St Ignatius’s counsel vernacular expression so of love and mercy which under- flesh rather than freely give that ‘great principles must be popular amongst young peo- pins those acts. what has been freely received; embodied in the circumstances ple: ‘Get real, man.’ I have Here again I suspect that Pope to judge rather than non-judg- of place, time and people.’ certainly heard it often Francis’s time in Germany famil- mentally to pardon. He also praised Pope John enough from sixth-formers iarised him with the writings of Today, Pope Francis is telling XXIII’s attitude to the govern- when I have tried to con- German theologians. This, for us that true spiritual reality, true ment of the Church, when he vince them of the intrinsic instance, is what Bernard Häring union with God in love, is describes his favourite remedy as reasonableness of the says about that fundamental found only through mercy: “If ‘the medicine of mercy,’ going Church’s teaching on sex sense of mercy: “One who has in our heart there isn’t mercy, on to specify this as meaning: and marriage. no sense for this richness of love the joy of forgiving, we are not “See everything, turn a blind eye What those young people flowing from the heart and back in Communion with God.” to much, correct a little.” meant, though they expressed it to the heart will never penetrate From that mercy in our Surely it is in this attitude, more succinctly, was: “Basil, to the depths of true Christian hearts there will then flow all and not in the over-zealous you are living in a fantasy mercy.” (The Law of Christ, those individual acts of mercy attribution of sin and invoking world, we are living in the real Volume II, p 395). which Pope Francis demon- of excommunication, that we world.” Or, in another of their For too long reality has been strates to us every time he sees bridge the gap between per- more pithy phrases: Man, run a sought, though never found, in someone in need of love, some- ceived fantasy and God-given reality check.” the law of God rather than in one with unrequited spiritual or reality. 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SHINING A LIGHT ON LOVE JANE HAMILTON, press and communications officer for MARY’S MEALS, explains how 2013 was a year in which the charity made great strides forward, which it hopes to continue this year and beyond
HE last 12 months have been very excit- child with a nutritious daily meal in their place of young boy wearing the hooped football top of his The year 2013 was a successful one for the charity Mary’s ing for Mary’s Meals; not least because education. beloved home team and said: “Even in Liberia, there Meals. It was also one that saw founder Magnus MacFarlane- Barrow, and his wife, meet the Holy Father, Pope Francis the charity is now providing a nutritious “So often when I meet people and they hear about is Celtic!” (right) and high-profile supporter, actor Gerard Butler, travel daily meal to 822,142 children in places Mary’s Meals, they tell me they’d like to help,” Mr to Liberia to see the work of Mary’s Meals at first hand of education around the world—more MacFarlane-Barrows said. “It’s one of the things he actor learned about the logistics of school than 119,000 above the total this time last year. about my job that never ceases to amaze me. feeding, helping to load a truck with sacks of During 2013, The Year of Faith, Mary’s Meals “When Gerry said he’d be in touch after we met rice and even delivering some ingredients by dren is a piece of charity and a little piece of love, Tfounder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow was invited to at the CNN awards, I didn’t really expect to hear Tcanoe. He saw the school gardens where supplemen- and goes into the hearts of the children, feeding Rome with his wife to meet the Holy Father, Pope from him again, until he turned up at our HQ in Dal- tary food is grown for the meals and helped to plant them physically and nourishing them. That all Francis. mally! It’s been great to be able to bring him out to pepper seeds and pineapples alongside villagers. passes down into the families and into the commu- “Such an honour felt undeserved and I maintain Liberia to see the work of Mary’s Meals is doing “Since 2010, I have come to know Mary’s Meals nities and gives them a sense of hope and that is the that there are many others involved in Mary’s Meals here in partnership with schools and communities. but I had no idea of what that really meant until I difference between a kid saying, ‘I want to survive around the world who should have been further “We’re incredibly grateful to Gerard for helping came to see what is possible with this organisation tomorrow’ and ‘I want to be a doctor.’ ahead in the queue to meet this remarkable man,” us to shine a light on Liberia and its potential as the and the effect it can have on the lives of so many chil- “It’s been over a decade since the war, and I see Magnus said. “But to hear Pope Francis bless the country works hard to carve out a strong, positive dren,” he said. “One of the things that I have been communities full of resilience, integrity, warmth, work of Mary’s Meals and have the opportunity to future where its children will prosper.” struck by during this visit is the strength of peoples’ love and hope. All of that is already here but Mary’s hand him his very own blue mug was a wonderful dignity and what I love about Mary’s Meals is that it Meals is like a little switch that helps flick it on. experience and one that we dedicate to the Mary’s he A-list star visited Liberia in December and is all about retaining this. They don’t operate a free “This trip has inspired me to get more involved Meals global movement as a whole.” spent his time with the children and commu- system where people are just taking; instead it is all and hopefully will inspire other people. I wish peo- And the Mary’s Meals global movement is certainly nities benefitting from the Mary’s Meals about respecting and promoting the lives of people, ple could spend one second or one minute that I’ve one that is growing. The charity now has a dedicated Tschool feeding programme. their culture, and what they are capable of. had here in these schools, with these families, as I do fundraising co-ordinator in Ireland and is making Liberia’s 14-year civil war destroyed educational “I’ve seen a lot of these communities becoming think anyone who has had that experience would get strides in its growth in both Europe and the US. infrastructure and around 60 per cent of the coun- more energised and alive, and what Mary’s Meals way more involved. try’s children remain out of school. Recent Liberian does is that it helps create a sense of community that “There is such a direct link between a donation ne famous friend of the Mary’s Meals family research has highlighted that the majority of out-of- goes way beyond the feeding programme itself.” and a nutritious meal for a kid and so much more in particular—Hollywood actor Gerard But- school children live in food-insecure households, than that. The short-term aspect is very appealing as ler—has been making a point of trying to which hints at why Mary’s Meals has been so well roviding a nutritional meal in school presents a donor can have a great deal of comfort in knowing spreadO the word, most recently by accompanying Mag- received there. a powerful incentive for children to attend their money is going straight towards helping the nus on a visit to the charity’s programme in Liberia. During his visit, Scots-born Butler helped volun- school and the Mary’s Meals Liberia pro- children. In the long-term, Mary’s Meals is helping The actor has been a committed supporter of teer cooks to prepare and serve the meal and sat Pgramme has grown by over 40 per cent in the last kids get a great education, and in turn, a better edu- Mary’s Meals since 2010 when he presented Mag- down to eat with the children and hear some of their 12 months, with one in six primary-school-aged cation system can help lift a nation out of poverty.” nus MacFarlane-Barrow with a CNN Hero award stories. He also took a class of orphans and played children now being supported by Mary’s Meals. and learned about its central vision to reach every football with the children. He was delighted to see a Mr Butler added: “Every meal given to these chil- I http://www.marysmeals.org.uk WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 LIFE MATTERS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER JANUARY 17 2014 JANUARY 17 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LIFE MATTERS 13
SHINING A LIGHT ON LOVE JANE HAMILTON, press and communications officer for MARY’S MEALS, explains how 2013 was a year in which the charity made great strides forward, which it hopes to continue this year and beyond
HE last 12 months have been very excit- child with a nutritious daily meal in their place of young boy wearing the hooped football top of his The year 2013 was a successful one for the charity Mary’s ing for Mary’s Meals; not least because education. beloved home team and said: “Even in Liberia, there Meals. It was also one that saw founder Magnus MacFarlane- Barrow, and his wife, meet the Holy Father, Pope Francis the charity is now providing a nutritious “So often when I meet people and they hear about is Celtic!” (right) and high-profile supporter, actor Gerard Butler, travel daily meal to 822,142 children in places Mary’s Meals, they tell me they’d like to help,” Mr to Liberia to see the work of Mary’s Meals at first hand of education around the world—more MacFarlane-Barrows said. “It’s one of the things he actor learned about the logistics of school than 119,000 above the total this time last year. about my job that never ceases to amaze me. feeding, helping to load a truck with sacks of During 2013, The Year of Faith, Mary’s Meals “When Gerry said he’d be in touch after we met rice and even delivering some ingredients by dren is a piece of charity and a little piece of love, Tfounder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow was invited to at the CNN awards, I didn’t really expect to hear Tcanoe. He saw the school gardens where supplemen- and goes into the hearts of the children, feeding Rome with his wife to meet the Holy Father, Pope from him again, until he turned up at our HQ in Dal- tary food is grown for the meals and helped to plant them physically and nourishing them. That all Francis. mally! It’s been great to be able to bring him out to pepper seeds and pineapples alongside villagers. passes down into the families and into the commu- “Such an honour felt undeserved and I maintain Liberia to see the work of Mary’s Meals is doing “Since 2010, I have come to know Mary’s Meals nities and gives them a sense of hope and that is the that there are many others involved in Mary’s Meals here in partnership with schools and communities. but I had no idea of what that really meant until I difference between a kid saying, ‘I want to survive around the world who should have been further “We’re incredibly grateful to Gerard for helping came to see what is possible with this organisation tomorrow’ and ‘I want to be a doctor.’ ahead in the queue to meet this remarkable man,” us to shine a light on Liberia and its potential as the and the effect it can have on the lives of so many chil- “It’s been over a decade since the war, and I see Magnus said. “But to hear Pope Francis bless the country works hard to carve out a strong, positive dren,” he said. “One of the things that I have been communities full of resilience, integrity, warmth, work of Mary’s Meals and have the opportunity to future where its children will prosper.” struck by during this visit is the strength of peoples’ love and hope. All of that is already here but Mary’s hand him his very own blue mug was a wonderful dignity and what I love about Mary’s Meals is that it Meals is like a little switch that helps flick it on. experience and one that we dedicate to the Mary’s he A-list star visited Liberia in December and is all about retaining this. They don’t operate a free “This trip has inspired me to get more involved Meals global movement as a whole.” spent his time with the children and commu- system where people are just taking; instead it is all and hopefully will inspire other people. I wish peo- And the Mary’s Meals global movement is certainly nities benefitting from the Mary’s Meals about respecting and promoting the lives of people, ple could spend one second or one minute that I’ve one that is growing. The charity now has a dedicated Tschool feeding programme. their culture, and what they are capable of. had here in these schools, with these families, as I do fundraising co-ordinator in Ireland and is making Liberia’s 14-year civil war destroyed educational “I’ve seen a lot of these communities becoming think anyone who has had that experience would get strides in its growth in both Europe and the US. infrastructure and around 60 per cent of the coun- more energised and alive, and what Mary’s Meals way more involved. try’s children remain out of school. Recent Liberian does is that it helps create a sense of community that “There is such a direct link between a donation ne famous friend of the Mary’s Meals family research has highlighted that the majority of out-of- goes way beyond the feeding programme itself.” and a nutritious meal for a kid and so much more in particular—Hollywood actor Gerard But- school children live in food-insecure households, than that. The short-term aspect is very appealing as ler—has been making a point of trying to which hints at why Mary’s Meals has been so well roviding a nutritional meal in school presents a donor can have a great deal of comfort in knowing spreadO the word, most recently by accompanying Mag- received there. a powerful incentive for children to attend their money is going straight towards helping the nus on a visit to the charity’s programme in Liberia. During his visit, Scots-born Butler helped volun- school and the Mary’s Meals Liberia pro- children. In the long-term, Mary’s Meals is helping The actor has been a committed supporter of teer cooks to prepare and serve the meal and sat Pgramme has grown by over 40 per cent in the last kids get a great education, and in turn, a better edu- Mary’s Meals since 2010 when he presented Mag- down to eat with the children and hear some of their 12 months, with one in six primary-school-aged cation system can help lift a nation out of poverty.” nus MacFarlane-Barrow with a CNN Hero award stories. He also took a class of orphans and played children now being supported by Mary’s Meals. and learned about its central vision to reach every football with the children. He was delighted to see a Mr Butler added: “Every meal given to these chil- I http://www.marysmeals.org.uk WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 14 STRONG IN FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 17 2014
A weekly discussion chaired by strong in faith young Catholics DISCUSSION: How can we attract more young people to the religious life?
DAVID LUNDIE: I spent some considerable time discerning whether I might have a voca- tion to the religious life. (Answer was no, and now happily married). At times it seemed religious orders could be divided into those with a more liberal inter- pretation of their rule, with a mostly older generation, and very few young vocations, and ‘traditional’ orders with extremely rigor- PRAYERS FOR THE WEEK ous, radical ways of life that few young peo- ple raised in a more permissive contemporary ON JANUARY 17, 1827, the all the Catholic bishops Scottish mainstream Catholic culture would Duke of Wellington was across the world to look at be capable of living out. appointed Commander-in- bringing the Church up-to- I don’t know whether that helps toward an Chief of the British Army. date ‘to let in some air and answer, and I don’t mean it as a criticism of BRENDANSLEVIN: I have been very Christ? Do they avoid going to church After defeating Napoleon blow away the dust.’ That either form of religious life, just an observa- impressed by our younger brothers making because they find the idea of getting to know in 1815, Wellington heard meeting would be called The tion. our lives visible by wearing the habit while Christ boring? Of course not. They leave, per- someone say that war was Second Vatican Council. travelling. In so many ways it is the young haps, because too little emphasis has been glorious. His reply was: Pope John wrote a prayer BRENDAN SLEVIN: It would help if religious who are leading the way, reminding ‘oldies’ placed on religion as the means of getting to “Take my word for it: if you which we will make our own were more visible. Unfortunately too many like myself what is important in living the know God. had seen but one day of war, today. are ‘cowards’ when it comes to wearing their Faith. As a university chaplain I have learned Our practice of our religion has not com- you would pray to Almighty habits in the public arena, and yes I do include far more from the students than they have municated who Christ is and what He has God that you might never see Renew in our own days your myself in this. learned from me. On the few occasions I have done for us. Instead we have separated reli- such again.” miracles like a second Pente- walked the streets of Glasgow wearing the gion and liturgy from having a genuine rela- It is reported that when cost. LAWRENCE LEW: Habit-wearing in public is habit I have had no bad experiences, perhaps tionship. If we do this, of course we will one a deserter from the army Grant that the Church, re- truly something one has to be habituated into. it’s time to wear it more, if only it didn’t rain suffer a crisis in vocations to the religious life. was brought before him, united in prayer, may extend It feels awkward and difficult to begin with, so much. I might go as far to say that if we do this our Wellington was about to pro- the Kingdom of Jesus—a but over time, it becomes quite natural and love for Christ will be stunted and become nounce the death sentence on Kingdom of truth and justice, one is able to use the habit as a chance to start ANDREW McMANUS: The root of a vocation based on what He can do for us. Good reli- him, and said: “We have of love and peace. Amen. conversations. I speak from personal experi- to the religious life has to be a love and gion and liturgy helps us get to KNOW Him. tried everything, and all the ence, and I do understand the difficulty some knowledge of Christ that reflects His own In order to attract more young people to the discipline and penalties have have with using the habit in public. But Prov- tenacious love and knowledge of us. I just religious life we must help them get to know failed to improve this man idence has given us ‘advertising’ garments; don’t think the way we are formed as Christ, nurturing their natural inclination to who is otherwise a brave and they need to be used but of course must be Catholics in this country naturally disposes us love him. We can do this through the proper good soldier.” matched by genuine religious living. to give this type of love to Him or help us get practice of our religion, for Lex orandi, Lex Then the Duke of Welling- I ought to add that the negative experiences to know Him. credendi. ton invited his fellow-sol- I have had while wearing my habit in public, How many people do we know who have diers to speak on his behalf. and that includes on planes, have been negli- given up the Church because they find prac- I Have your say on this and upcoming One of them said: “Sir, there gible and are far outweighed by the positive tising in it boring? Who thinks they don’t topics at http://www.facebook. is one thing you have not effects. need religion to have a relationship with com/scostronginfaith tried. You have not tried for- giving him.” Wellington was struck by these words and told the deserter that he was for- Young people respond to visible role models given. Never again did the soldier desert. By Aidan Michael Cook however, and religious living A prayer for someone who out their vocation joyfully (but needs to be forgiven: QUEEN Victoria, after the IT IS clear that far from see- not ignoring its intrinsic chal- death of her husband (Prince ing the renewal of religious lenges and struggles) is bound Father, I ask you to help me Albert), spent a good part of life that had been hoped for to be more attractive. to be generous when I think her time at Balmoral Castle at the Second Vatican Coun- And so the religious commu- of the attitude and actions of in the Scottish Highlands. cil, the past few decades nities that succeed in attracting others. Walking one day by her self, have instead seen a growing young vocations will likely be Forgiving someone isn’t an it started to rain. Queen Vic- number of problems. Empty those committed to following a easy option, and I know that toria stopped for shelter at a buildings, ageing communi- religious rule with a certain sta- forgiveness isn’t somehow nearby cottage, and knocked ties: in short, a lack of voca- bility, and with a good solid pretending that something on the door, hoping to be tions. It could hardly be community spirit. wrong hasn’t happened. able to borrow an umbrella. thought that God is not call- But a dedication to a distinct For what I have done The woman inside did not ing young people to the reli- form of religious life is not wrong, forgive me Father, to recognise the Queen, and the gious life, so what is enough: even communities liv- the extent that I am generous Queen didn’t say who she stopping them answering ing a solid religious life can in forgiving—or hoping to was. The woman closed her this call? struggle with vocations. Some- forgive—those who have door, with the Queen still My observations come from thing is also needed from the done wrong to me. Amen. standing outside, and then my own experience in consid- outside. chose a broken umbrella to ering a religious vocation, but The wider Church needs to JANUARY 18 sees the start lend her. also in the many discussions I encourage religious vocations, of the Week of Prayer for Having thanked her, have had with other young peo- something that starts with good Christian Unity. Pope John Queen Victoria returned to ple doing the same. Some com- family and parish life, and of XXIII was Pope in the early Balmoral Castle. munities are seeing growth, and course the witness of the men 1960s and he did a lot for The following morning, so these can perhaps help shed and women already living the world peace at the time of several of the Queen’s men some light on the underlying religious life. An aspect of this the Cuban Missile Crisis that drove to the cottage in full Sister Scholastica of the Dominican problems. drawn from his own his own Sisters of St Cecilia speaks about her is, as Fr Brendan mentions, is almost became the Third uniform. “Madam, the Queen Firstly, it can be noted that discernment. vocation to Madrid World Youth Day religious wearing their habit in World War. He is also well- thanks you and returns the those communities that are cur- Part of the problem, it seems pilgrims from Wisconsin, in the US, public so that people know that known for being very keen to umbrella that you lent to rently attracting young voca- to me, is that there has been so in 2011 there are actually religious bring closer together Chris- her.” The woman was tions often seem to have in much upheaval in religious out there. tians of different churches. annoyed and ashamed. The common a commitment to a houses in the past 50 years that As well as attractive commu- He said: “In essential men heard her mutter: “If stricter form of religious life: no one knows what to expect in certain stability and solidity are nities living a solid religious things—unity; in unimpor- only I’d known, I’d have not necessarily extreme, but the next 50. Many communities generally faring better. life in a good spirit, we need tant things—freedom; in all given her my best umbrella.” certainly distinct from lay life. have changed beyond recogni- A third aspect is that some the Church more widely to pro- things—charity.” It seems quite clear that young tion, and so why would a communities are simply not mote religious life, to care for The end of Church Unity Lord, inspire me to live in people do not want to make the young person commit them- attractive: dour religious who our religious brothers and sis- Week, January 25, is the such a way that I always give significant sacrifice of religious selves to a life which will are not at peace with and com- ters, and to encourage young anniversary (in 1959) of the of my best and be welcoming profession only then to live in almost certainly see fundamen- mitted to their vocation will men and women to at least announcement by Pope John and generous towards others. effect as lay people. This tal changes? simply not attract vocations. A explore the possibility of reli- that he would call together Amen. reflects David’s observation Those communities with a community with a good spirit, gious life. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JANUARY 17 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER REFLECTION 15 EWTN PROGRAMMES
SUN 19 JANUARY 12.30PM 9PM LIVE CLOSING MASS OF THE THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS NATIONAL PRAYER VIGIL FOR WITH FR BERNARD LIFE MCGUCKIAN SJ 2PM 11AM LIVE MARCH FOR LIFE LIVE ANGELUS WITH POPE 9PM FRANCIS STORIES OF FAITH: MEGHAN’S 1PM MIRACLE LIVE SUNDAY MASS THU 23 JANUARY 4PM 1PM CENTRAL AMERICA AND LIVE DAILY MASS MEXICO: FIGHTING FOR LIFE, 6PM FAITH AND FAMILY YOUTH RALLY AND MASS FOR 4.30PM LIFE LIVE PASTORAL VISIT TO THE 8PM ROMAN PARISH OF THE EWTN LIVE SACRED HEART OF JESUS IN 9PM CASTRO PRETORIO GRAVE IN PERM, A: THE 5PM FATHER WALTER CISZEK EWTN BOOKMARK STORY 8PM FRI 24 JANUARY WHY CATHOLICS ARE RIGHT 1PM LIVE 9PM DAILY MASS SUNDAY NIGHT PRIME 11PM 8PM LIVE BENEDICTION LIVE THE WORLD OVER MON 20 JANUARY 9PM 1PM ECHOES OF OUR CHOICES LIVE DAILY MASS 9.30PM 9PM LIFE ON THE ROCK A HIDDEN JEWEL: THE SAT 25 JANUARY DIOCESAN MUSEUM OF 1PM LIVE SACRED ART IN VENICE DAILY MASS TUE 21 JANUARY 4.30PM 1PM LIVE FEAST OF THE LIVE DAILY MASS CONVERSION OF ST PAUL, 9PM CELEBRATION OF VESPERS A journey into the light of YOU ARE A MASTERPIECE 7PM 11.30 PM LIVE WALK FOR LIFE WEST LIVE OPENING MASS OF THE COAST NATIONAL PRAYER VIGIL 9.30PM Christ and the dark of WW2 WED 22 JANUARY EWTN THEOLOGY ROUNDTABLE FR JAMES CRAMPSEY of Lauriston Jesuit Centre looks at the journeys LAY READERS’ GUIDE of Mary and others in the latest article on our series on spirituality
Rest on the Flight into Egypt, Caravaggio’s RE we there yet? The Advent depiction of Joseph, Mary and Jesus’ escape to and the Christmas readings are A SPIRITUAL Egypt from the forces of King Herod full of journeys. On hearing the SUNDAY JANUARY 19 news that Elizabeth is expect- REFLECTION Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 . Response: Here I am ing a child, Mary sets out ber not just the journeys which characterised Lord I come to do your will. Corinthians immediately to walk to the hill country of the Shoah—the Jewish word for the Holo- Judea. This is a joyous journey at the end of caust—but other enforced journeys. Princi- 1:1-3. John 1:29-34. Awhich we hear the Hail Mary and the Mag- pal among those journeys is the forced nificat. This meeting between Mary and Eliz- depopulation of the cities of Cambodia in MONDAY abeth is an oasis of love; a refreshment before 1975 by the Khmer Rouge. One of the the births of their sons. speakers at the national gathering in Stirling Samuel 15:16-23. Response: I will show Mary has other journeys before the birth of will be Arn Chorn Pond, a survivor of Pol Godʼs salvation to the upright. Mark 2:18- Jesus. She stays until the birth of John the Pot’s reign of terror. Another will be a Jew- 22. Baptist, then makes the return journey now ish survivor called Alfred Munzuer. three months pregnant. Nothing is said of that Now Egypt is the place for the escaping male since it pales into insignificance alongside the child to find refuge. hese speakers will help us remember. TUESDAY journey to Bethlehem to fulfil the require- Was His birth ever registered in the end? They will help us remember people we Samuel 16:1-13. Response: I have found ments of the occupying forces. Here we see Did He need papers, this little refugee? Car- never knew, but by bringing them into David, my servant. Mark 2:23-28. oppressive bureaucracy as a control mecha- avaggio has a wonderful example of the Tour hearing and consciousness, we will give nism: people being compelled to travel, no much loved theme in art and carols of the honour to their names. They will also help us concessions to anyone. We can imagine Mary Rest on the Flight into Egypt. There is rest, remember what we can easily forget: human WEDNESDAY being jolted every inch of the way, and saying there is hope, there is a future. beings’capacity to be inhuman. We join in the Samuel 17:32-33, 37, 40-5. Response: to Herself, ‘Are we not there yet?’ cry ‘never again,’ but do we remain suffi- The stable provides a welcome point of anuary is also a month when we are asked ciently alert to where it is happening again. Blessed be the Lord, my rock. Mark 3:1-6. stillness where the birth of the newborn Jesus to think of journeys which were not char- There is a moment in Luke’s Gospel which can be celebrated and shared. But it is a point acterised by rest, hope and the sense of a sums this up for me. In the course of the trial THURSDAY of stillness which becomes a magnet for future.J In the northern darkness of January we and the Crucifixion, people such as Pilate, the Samuel 18:6-9: 19:1-7. Response: In God another journey. The Magi are on their way. are asked to think about Holocaust Memorial authorities, the crowds try to stick a name or The star is giving them the answer to the Day. We think of all those trains going east: a title on Jesus. The one whose birth took I trust; I shall not fear. Mark 3:7-12. question: “Are we there yet?” But then there straw-lined cattle trucks a million miles away place in Bethlehem because of the census of is no star and the magi find themselves caught from the stillness of the Bethlehem stable and recording names, is about to be removed from up in the ruthless web of the dreams of Herod. its straw. There is no view of the stars on the the register by this most dehumanising of FRIDAY He uses the prophecy like a census document journey. The wisdom of the east, which sees deaths. In the midst of all this inhumanity, Samuel 24:3-21. Response: Have mercy to winkle out the information his paranoia God with us in the humanity of the child, is the good thief calls Him by His simple given on me, God, have mercy. Mark 3:13-19. demands. Only another journey, the flight into submerged in the logic of inhumanity which name: Jesus. “I am remembering who you Egypt, saves Jesus from being included in the sees no place for God being with His people. are,” he said, “remember me when you come wiping out of a generation of boy children. The question ‘are we there yet?’ now drips into your Kingdom.” SATURDAY There is an extraordinary irony here. Writ- with horror. There are some sparks in the dark- On Holocaust Memorial Day, can we do Apostles 22:3-16. Response: Go out to ten into the psyche of the people of Israel is ness, the Kindertransport and Oskar Schindler the remembering for people who have been the whole world; proclaim the Good news. the event of the Exodus. Egypt is the place are stories to warm the heart. forgotten and build a new humanity out of you escape from, a place of oppression, slav- ‘Journeys’ is the theme for Holocaust the debris of inhumanity. This is called res- Mark 16:15-18. ery and the wiping out of the male children. Memorial Day 2014. We are asked to remem- urrection. Are we there yet? WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 16 FAITH IN CULTURE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 17 2014 The right songs can make sense of life FAITH IN CULTURE explains how music and singing shines a light on some of the problems that society often ignores
period. I remember hearing Snake, a raw guitar ‘five techniques’ after being arrested and taken and benefits cheats is an attempt to take away driven retelling of Adam and Eve, it was instant, from his home-town streets by helicopter. focus from a range of pressing issues including vital and arresting on first listen, undoubtedly there The writer and broadcaster John Rees investi- privatisation, low wages, zero hour contracts, the was something different about Polly Jean who gated London’s ‘two cities’ both the financial hollowing of the labour market and in-work went on to win the Mercury Music Prize twice square mile and the sprawling metropolis beyond poverty. By Richard through the power of song, the second time with the Thames. His focus was the current govern- her anti-war masterpiece Let England Shake ment’s protection of the banking sector; a place he former Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Purden (2011). apart—described as ‘permissive,’ having its own Williams, made headlines recently after he Miss Harvey said she wanted to give a voice to police, laws and interests. Dr Ariel Hessayon of criticised the Works and Pensions Secretary J HARVEY attracted some caustic criti- ‘people who challenge us and move us to examine Goldsmiths University explained the Bank of Eng- TIain Duncan Smith for his recent attack on the food cism after editing Radio 4’s flagship cur- our deepest beliefs and feelings.’ land’s roots were fundamentally linked to financ- bank charity, The Trussell Trust. Dr Williams said rent affairs and news programme Today. ing King William of Orange and his war against Mr Duncan Smith’s criticism of the charity was Statements such as ‘left wing tosh’ and he three hours made for listening as fasci- Louis XIV of France. Mr Rees lifted the lid on a ‘disturbing’ and that it was needed for struggling ‘drivel’ were among some of the more nating, unique and fresh as Miss Harvey’s hidden city that houses more wealthy bankers than human beings not ‘shirkers’ and ‘scroungers.’ predictable headlines featured in publications such musical output and theatrical live perform- any other European city. Today London is being Mr Duncan Smith appeared affronted that the as the Daily Mail. Ms Harvey’s chosen material Tances. Control and censorship were the dominant cleansed of ordinary working class people who can charity had suggested food banks were a necessity Pwas certainly strong meat, but it balanced the food themes, early in the edition listeners heard the no longer afford to live there. Many bankers are in Britain because of government cuts. for thought we are often served by the BBC. voice of Liam Shannon, a man arrested during the also moving to Elmbridge in Surrey where the res- The former Archbishop of Canterbury offered a I was still at school when a class-mate brought conflict in the North of Ireland. At the age of 24 idential housing of the borough is worth more than poem on PJ Harvey’s Today and some thoughts on her Rid of Me (1993) album to play during a free he was subjected to a form of torture known as the that of Glasgow. Despite a desperate housing how music and singing helps us make sense of the shortage in London endless ‘super prime real world and that even the most raw energies, feel- estate’ sits empty and is owned by wealthy ings and emotions can be soothed by songs, har- investors from overseas. The programme also monies and melody—allowing us to reflect and reported that after the economic collapse of 2008 perhaps take more constructive road in life. After CROSSWORD Gordius No 126 the British Government provided almost 90 per listening to some reports that made me feel a sense cent percent of the bailout money from the public frustration about the current government, purse compared to 20 per cent in France, 25 per Williams’ words lead me to thinking of my 16- 123 4 5 6 7 cent in Germany and 35 per cent in the US. month-old daughter who begins and ends the day John Pilger also annoyed the BBC’s political with a song of her own creation. Perhaps it’s her editor Nick Robinson with his segment entitled: “s way of making sense this life and the world around 89 The Media Just Another Word For Control, it her. Rowan Williams suggests that: “In the begin- proved to be essential listening. Last week chan- ning was the word,” from Genesis could have cellor George Osborne revealed his ‘year of hard been: “In the beginning was the song.” It’s a notion truths’ making his target those on benefits worth considering. 10 11 12 First entry out the hat next once again. I Richard Purden is a freelance journalist, the 13 14 TUESDAY will be the winner Last week on the BBC’s Question Time Nadine Dorries warned against a tidal wave of immigrants author of We are Celtic Supporters and Faithful from ‘Yugoslavia.’ As one audience member Through and Through, an SCO feature writer and Send your completed a married father of two. 15 16 pointed out the scaremongering over immigration 17 crossword entries—along with 18 your full name address and daytime phone number—to 19 20 CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 SUDOKU 21 22 23 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 6BT SIMPLE 1 4 2 3 24 25 The winner’s name will be printed next week 8 6 7 9 6 28 4 7 5 19 3 3 491 2 8 657 26 27 The editor’s decision is final 385 2 72185 369 4 9 526 7 4 3 1 8 ACROSS LAST WEEK’S 297865 1 3 4 1 That drink has no right to be a Stinger (3) 849 SOLUTION 1 3864 9 2 7 5 3 The sconce tapers towards a parasite (11) 46231 8 9 7 5 8 Suave, polished (6) ACROSS 47 816 725 3 4 9 9 The cooking implement can pause, somehow (8) 1 Cog 3 Rescheduled 10 Personal journal (5) 8 At ease 9 Practise 7 1 5 5 9 3 1 62 78 4 11 Rope-making fibre (5) what you preach FILL IN THE GRID IN SUCH A WAY 13 Crosby surrounds the novice with glittering objects (5) 10 Chant 11 Young 15 Friends appearing as the flower perishes (7) 13 Gales 16 Trouble 127 9 AS EVERY ROW AND COLUMN 16 Go on and on about the soft toy (7) 20 Sound 21 Roost AND EVERY 3 BY 3 BOX CONTAINS 20 Funeral song (5) 23 Theta 24 Gendarme 539 4 THE NUMBERS 1 TO 9. 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RELIGIOUS DEATH NUGENT DALTON In loving memory of Fr In loving memory of our dear mother, Elizabeth, SR. MARY FELICITAS Gerry. who died January 18, BRADLEY O.S.F. For all who think of Fr Peacefully at home on Gerry today, 1991, and our dear father, January 11, 2014, Sr. A little prayer to Jesus say. William, who died, Felicitas, former head- Gone but not forgotten. November 22, 1959. Our Lady of Lourdes pray teacher of Our Lady & St. With love, Margaret, for them. Francis School, Charlotte Marie, Mary A, Rita and Street. St Anthony, pray for Veronica. them. Reception and vigil at St. GILCHRIST, Phyllis HAUGH, Frank , Betty Boyle MARTIN Inserted by the family. Teresa’s Church, Saracen Precious memories of my Loving memories of my Beloved wife, mother and very special Daddy on MEMORIAM Street, on Friday, January mother, who died Decem- granny, whose birthday 17, at 6.30 p.m. Funeral ber 2, 2009. Remembering your 3rd Birthday in DALY occurs on January 20. Mass on Saturday, her birthday, January 28. Heaven, January 18. BEGEN In loving memory of my January 18, at 10.00 a.m. You were my mother, my I wish that I could see you Sadly you are no longer 14th Anniversary dear husband and dad, and thereafter to St best friend. Daddy for just a little while, here, Treasured memories of a Eddie, who died January Peter’s Cemetery, Dalbeth. I will love you and miss I wish that I could hug you But still you remain ever much loved husband, dad 16, 1992. you till the end. and see your lovely smile. near, and grandfather, Jimmy, It broke out hearts to lose From your loving son, Thinking of you and send- Your memories are who died January 21, you, DEATH But you did not go alone, Tommy and your sister ing a very special prayer treasured within my 2000. that God will keep you For part of us went with Agnes. heart, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray CHAMBERS safe and tend you with you, for him. Peacefully at Wishaw great care. You are so ever precious The day God called you General Hospital, on Happy birthday Daddy. and dear. St Benedict Joseph Labré, home. January 8, 2014, Joseph Eternal rest grant unto Loved and missed every pray for him. No tears no verse will ever Chambers, aged 57 years, him, O Lord, day. say, beloved son of Joan and And let perpetual light Loving husband Ronnie. BOYLE, Jane How much we miss you the late Joe Chambers shine upon him, Our lives are not the 2nd Anniversary every day. and much loved brother of May he rest in peace. same without you, Treasured memories of Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Peter, Theresa, Joan, Amen. our loving mother, gran, for him. Maria, Brian and Anne, You’re irreplaceable. Sacred Heart of Jesus, great-gran and sister, who Mary and Geraldine. and brother-in-law and We’ll always cherish the pray for him. died on January 19, 2012. uncle. memories of you, Our Lady, Star of the Sea, We love and miss you The family wish to thank GILCHRIST, Peter We’ll always treasure pray for him. every day and hold you most sincerely Father Precious memories of you. God Bless. close within our hearts. Brown for spiritual comfort, Peter, who died May 7, So sadly missed. Daughters Liz-Anne, Rest in peace. staff of Ward 5, family GP 2005. Remembering his Your loving daughter Elaine, Marie-Louise, and district nurses for care birthday on January 22. With love from all her Jacqulyn & David. xx son-in law Arthur and given. Special thanks to Your name we often men- family. “The Magnificent Seven”. all the carers who looked tion, , Frank HAUGH oooxooo after Joseph at home over Our thoughts are with you Cherished memories of COONEY the years. Thanks also to still, my beloved husband, Please pray for the soul organist and cantor, all You haven’t been forgot- Frank, on your 3rd Birth- of May Clark Cooney, family, friends and neigh- ten, day in Heaven, January RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM who died January 22, DEVLIN 9th Anniversary bours for all expressions What’s more you never 18. 1982, beloved wife of the will. Treasured memories of of sympathy and to Sherry Loved always and so late Francis Cooney, and Funeral Directors. From his brother Tommy. my dear husband and our sadly missed. dear mother, grandmother Holy Mass will be offered dear father, James Devlin, Your loving wife Doris xx and great-grandmother of for the intentions of all. who died on January 12, Sacred Heart of Jesus, the family. pray for him. 2005. R.I.P. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Our Lady of Lourdes, pray BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray for him. for her. for him. Inserted by her loving Loved and missed by all BOYLE children. grandchildren and great Treasured memories of my grandchildren. dear aunt, Theresa, who COWIE died September 25, 1989, VERY REV. CANON and whose birthday occurs Second Anniversary GEORGE BOYD In loving memory of Anne, on January 21. 1st Anniversary To me you were someone McINTYRE who died on January 21, In loving memory of special, In loving memory of a 2012, much loved wife of Someone good and true, dearly loved great gran, Canon Boyd, who died the late Bill, and loving You will never be forgot- grandmother and mother – on January 22, 2013. mum, gran and great-gran ten, Anne McIntyre (née (Retired Parish Priest of of the family. Because I thought the Coulter), who was sadly St Brendan’s, Motherwell). Always in our thoughts world of you. taken from us on Friday, May he rest in peace. and prayers. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray August 14, 2009, and Our Lady of Knock and Inserted by all the family. for her. whose birthday occurs on St Pio, pray for him. DOWNEY Catherine. January 14. Inserted by family and 31st Anniversary CRILLY You are always in our friends. Of your charity, please BURNS prayers. In loving memory of Pat, pray for the repose of the Tender memories of our Hail Holy Queen Mother of dear husband, dad and soul of my dear husband MULHALL special baby son, Craig Mercy, pray for her. grandad, who died and our dear father, John, 20th Anniversary of Philip, 18 January, 1996. Place Your Intimation January 20, 1995. R.I.P. who died January 21, Announcing, Reverend Father Joseph Always with us. Remembering, 1983. R.I.P. Thanking Mulhall, established Our Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Love and hugs, Mum, Births, Marriages, Inserted by his wife Mona, Deaths,Anniversaries for him. Dad, Lucy and Hannah. Lady’s and St Helen’s, sons Michael and Martin, xxxx Condorrat, 1974, returned Always in our thoughts daughter Mary and f Tread softly, for you tread to the Lord, January 9, and prayers. amilies, Edinburgh, To place a Family Announcement Contact on our dreams. Patricia Cairney: 0141 241 6106 1994. Frances and the family. Glasgow and Lennoxtown. FRIDAY JANUARY 17 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19 FAMILYANNOUNCEMENTS
DURNING McCREADY MacMILLAN REID THANKSGIVING 35th Anniversary 8th Anniversary 3rd Anniversary Loving memories of our Please remember in your Please remember in your In loving memories of brother, Kevin James , prayers our dear father prayers, May, died Effie, who died on January Reid, fatally injured BLESSED VIRGIN MARY you who can find a way and granda, James, who January 17, 2006, beloved 19, 2011. January 23, 1970. Joined when there is no way, died suddenly on daughter of the late Hugh Loving wife of the late by our Dad, Ronald, please help me. December 29, 1978. and Isabella, dear sister of Alasdair, loving mother, August 22, 1996, and our Publication promised. – Inserted by Mary Milarvie grandmother and sister. Mum, Pat, June 8, 2013. Frances and a loving aunt. R.M. and family. Our Lady of Fatima, pray Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Together again with the for her. for her. Lord. GRATEFUL thanks to the From all the family. Susan and family, GALBRAITH Sacred Heart, Our In loving memory of my MacKINNON Caithness. McDERMOTT 8th Anniversary Blessed Lady, St Anthony, beloved wife, and dearly 10th Anniversary MacMILLAN Stewart, Australia. Remembering my dearly St Jude, St Clare and St loved mother, Ann Maria In loving memory of our 15th Anniversary loved mother, Margaret, Rita.- R.M. Galbraith, who died da, granda, and GG, Ben Precious memories of REID granny and great-granny, January 22, 1993, aged (Barney), beloved John, who died January In loving memory of my died on January 20, 2006, GRATEFUL thanks to St 47 years. husband of Mary Armstrong, 21, 1999, loving husband, darling nephew, Kevin. aged 100 years. Jude for favours received. Our hearts are full of who died on January 18, dearest dad, father-in-law Forty four years today we Queen of the Most Holy – M & J. memories, 2004. and grandad. had to part, Rosary, pray for her. And we treasure them Eternal rest grant unto Each of us in our own way, You left behind a broken Effie and family, Fort William. GRATEFUL thanks to St with care, him, O Lord, Have special thoughts of heart, Jude. – T.B. The way you had to leave And let perpetual light you today. It was God’s will you had us, shine upon him, MacKINNON Fois gu robh aig anam. to go, 8th Anniversary NOVENA PRAYER TO ST Will always seem unfair. May he rest in peace. Ishabel and family. How much I miss you, no In loving memory of JUDE The special years will not God help us this day, one will ever know. May the Sacred Heart of Margaret, loving mother, return, Watch over us and guide us. MacMILLAN Auntie Kate. Jesus be praised, adored, gran and great-gran, who When we were all Always in our thoughts Happy and precious mem- With his father in Heaven. glorified and loved died January 20, 2006. together, and prayers. ories of a very special Godmother Beth. throughout the world now Forever remembered and But with the love that’s in St Pio, pray for him. person, John (Jackan) and forever more. Sacred loved. our hearts, Inserted by all the family. MacMillan, who died REYNOLDS Heart of Jesus have mercy Our Lady of the Isles, pray You’ll walk with us forever. January 21, 1999. 2nd Anniversary on us. St Jude helper of for her. St Bernadette, pray for Always in our thoughts. In loving memory of the hopeless, pray for us. MacINNES Mary and family. her. 23rd Anniversary Kirsty and Donald and Rosemary, who died on St Jude, great miracle Donald James and family, In loving memory of a dear family. January 20, 2012. A much worker, pray for us. Say 149 Brevig, Barra. husband and a beloved loved daughter of the late nine times daily. father, John Andrew McSORLEY Con and Ellen, a dearly In loving memory of John GRIFFIN MacInnes, who died loved sister and aunt of DEAR FATHER in 6th Anniversary January 19, 1991. Also our (Jack), who died January the family. heaven, please send all Treasured memories of dear son, Tommy, died 21, 2002. St Teresa, pray for her. healing and love to your Patricia Griffin, a loving February 19, 2009. We have loved him in life, Rest in peace Rosemary, special child, wife, mother and gran, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray let us not forget him in Mum and Dad. Through the Lord Jesus who died on January 17, for them. death. – St Ambrose. Inserted by all the family. Christ. Amen. Our Lady of Perpetual 2008. Iosa na dian mise Succour, pray for him. Those who die in grace dhiobairt. ROBELLO PRAYER TO THE HOLY Inserted by his sister, go no further from us than S. daor a dhiol thu air mo MacLEAN 19th Anniversary SPIRIT brother and families. God, and God is very cheannach. 18th Anniversary In loving memory of our Holy Spirit, you who solve near. Inserted by his loving wife Remembering with love dear father and all problems, light all roads, so that I can attain Our Lady of Medjugorje, Tessie and family. my dear husband Calum, MARLEY grandfather, Charles In loving memory of my my goal; You who gave pray for her. our dad and granddad, Robello, who died January dear husband and our me the divine gift to for- Inserted by her loving died January 20, 1996. 20, 1995. McKENNA dad, Hugh, died January give and forget all evil husband Tommy and Precious memories of a R.I.P. Our Lady of Aberdeen, 17, 2009. against me, and in all family. x truly wonderful mum, Our Lady Star of the Sea, pray for him. May you rest in peace instances of my life you Ellen, (née O’Reilly), pray for him. Inserted by the family. dear Hugh in that heav- are with me. I want in this beloved wife of our dad, Effie and family, Fort KEENEY enly home above with the short prayer to thank you 30th Anniversary Hugh, who died January William. Sacred Heart of Jesus in for all things as you con- In loving memory of 23, 1971, and who would His own eternal love. firm once again that I Mrs. Maureen Keeney, have been 100 years old MacLEOD St Joseph and St Andrew, never want to be sepa- who died January 23, Of your charity, please on January 19, 2014. Mum pray for him. rated from you, even in 1984. to Agnes, Hugh, Eileen, pray for the repose of the Mary, Anne, Euan O.P. spite of all material illu- Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Denis, Brian, Rosemary, soul of Michael MacLeod, sion. I wish to be with you for her. and the late Josephine. who died January 18, O’NEILL in eternal glory. Thank you Inserted by Anna and We think about you every 1973; also pray for Archie Treasured memories of for your mercy towards me daughters Eleanor Clare day – how lucky we were. and Allan MacLean whose our dear father, George and mine. (Say this prayer and Carole, 17 Aitkenhead Rest in peace. anniversaries occur about (Terry), who died on for three consecutive days). Road, Chapelhall. this time. January 19, 1978. Publication promised. - S.D. MacKENZIE On whose souls, sweet Through the mists of time SLUDDEN McCLEMENTS 22nd Anniversary Jesus, have mercy. he will never be forgotten. 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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
their fishing nets and their boats. So off they not be serious differences between you. A reading went, to spread the message that the Kingdom from the first letter of Paul to the Corinthians 1:10- CHILDREN’S of God was here! 13, 17. G Remind the children that we follow Jesus My dear friends, as a follower of our Lord Jesus whenever we are kind, try to make peace, and Christ, I beg you to get along with each other. CROSSWORD 14 make others feel welcome. Ask the children to Don’t take sides. Always try to agree in what think of other ways we can follow Jesus right you think. where we are, at home and at school. Write Several people from Chloe’s family have 1 2 3 4 these on the board. already reported to me that you keep arguing G On a separate piece of paper, ask the with each other. They have said that some of 5 6 children to trace their shoe. In the shoe print, you claim to follow me, while others claim to have the children write down some of the follow Apollos or Peter or Christ. 7
ways they will follow Jesus. Then have the Has Christ been divided up? Was I nailed to a 8 9 children color the shoe print and cut it out. cross for you? Were you Baptised in my name? Third Sunday of You may display these, if possible, or have the Christ did not send me to Baptise. He sent me to Ordinary Time children take them for display at home. tell the Good News without using big words that would make the Cross of Christ lose its power. 10 11 12 Reflection Prayer The Word of the Lord PETER, Andrew, James and John, were Jesus, I want to come with you. Help me to 13 14 fishermen. That was their job in order to come right away with you, just like Peter, Alleluia take care of their family. Andrew, James and John. I want to be with you Matthew 4:23. 15 16 17 18 They were preparing to do their job of now and always. Amen. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. 19 fishing by cleaning the nets they used to First Reading Jesus preached the good news of the Kingdom catch the fish. They had learned from their and healed all who were sick. 20 father how to get ready to go fishing. It is The people have seen a great light. A reading from (R) Alleluia, alleluia. hard work. Sometimes, they could be the book of the prophet Isaiah 9:2-4. 21 fishing all day and catch no fish. This was Those who walked in the dark have seen a Gospel always a big disappointment to them. It was bright light. And it shines upon everyone who Come with me. A reading from the Holy Gospel not easy to pick the right spot where there lives in the land of darkest shadows. according to Matthew 4:17-23. ACROSS may be many fish. So they had to learn to Our Lord, you have made your nation Jesus started preaching: “Turn back to God! The 2 It is used to write on a blackboard (5) be patient and keep trying different places stronger. Because of you, its people are glad Kingdom of Heaven will soon be here.” 5 Boy’s name, sometimes shortened to all the time. and celebrate like workers at harvest time or While Jesus was walking along the shore of Andy (6) One day, Jesus was walking on the beach soldiers dividing what they have taken. Lake Galilee, He saw two brothers. One was 7 Not at home (4) and saw Peter, Andrew, James and John, You have broken the power of those who Simon, also known as Peter, and the other was 8 Fighter in the WWE (8) out in their boats preparing the nets for oppressed and enslaved your people. You have Andrew. They were fishermen, and they were 10 The sound a cow makes (3) fishing. He called to them and asked them rescued them as you did from Midian. casting their net into the lake. 11 Frighten (5) to: “Come follow me”! Jesus told them that The Word of the Lord Jesus said to them: “Come with me! I 15 Huge group of soldiers (4) He would show them how to fish for people. will teach you how to bring in people instead 17 A tulip or rose, perhaps (6) In order to catch fish or people, we have Responsorial Psalm of fish.” 20 You can have different toppings on this to go where they are and learn to be patient 27:1, 4abc. Right then the two brothers dropped their nets Italian food (5) as we wait for them. Jesus wants us to fish (R) The Lord is my light and my salvation. and went with Him. Jesus walked on until He 21 Small hard balls you play with (7) for people today too. Jesus wants us to tell You, Lord, are the light that keeps me safe. saw James and John, the sons of Zebedee. They others about what He has done for us and I am not afraid of anyone. were in a boat with their father, mending their DOWN what He wants to do for them. You protect me, and I have no fears. nets. Jesus asked them to come with Him too. 1 County in Ulster (6) To be a fisher of people we must have the (R) The Lord is my light and my salvation. Right away they left the boat and their father 3 Notice a sound (4) right equipment. We must know what the I ask only one thing, Lord: Let me live in your and went with Jesus. 4 Type of competition in which a team Bible teaches and learn how to share it with house every day of my life. Jesus went all over Galilee, teaching in the plays every other team (6) 6 Cardiff is in this country (5) (R) The Lord is my light and my salvation. Jewish meeting places and preaching the good others. We can’t stay home and just read 9 Tale (5) and talk about the Bible, it means we have news about God’s Kingdom. He also healed Second Reading 12 Underground place for storing things (6) to go out where the people are and tell them every kind of disease and sickness. 13 Glad (5) about Jesus. I appeal to you, my brothers and sisters, there should The Gospel of the Lord 14 Angry (5) Then, we have to learn patience. We 16 You can lost in this (4) cannot force a person to believe, but we 18 You can get water from this (4) can’t give up. All we can do is to keep 19 You might spread it on your bread (3) telling people about Jesus and let Jesus take care of the rest. If we do these things we LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION will truly become fishers of people like Jesus wants us to be. ACROSS Discussion 1 Visits 4 Scar 8 Dribble 9 Cent 10 Stream 11 Ate 14 Polish 16 Bell 17 Famous 18 Mobile phone I What does it take to be a fisher of people? (Be prepared, Go to the people, Learn patience) DOWN I What did Jesus asked Peter, Andrew, James 2 Spaniel 3 Scratch 5 Cabbage 6 Reel 7 Scrap and John? (“Come follow me”) 12 Tomato 13 Please 15 Snail 16 Blush I Is Jesus asking you to, “Come follow me”? How? (Yes) I Can you be a fisher of people right now? The Children’s Liturgy page is published (Yes—How?) one week in advance to allow RE teachers Activities and those taking the Children’s Liturgy at G Explain to the children that, in today’s Gospel, weekly Masses to use, if they wish, this Jesus called four men to follow Him: Peter, page as an accompaniment to their Andrew, James, and John. These men were fishermen, and to follow Jesus they had to leave teaching materials
WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 22 CELEBRATING LIFE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 17 2014
Special guests visit St Aidan’s to celebrate 50 years of top class teaching
By Dan McGinty The banner was presented to Anthony and how that will become even closer as Organised by Anthony MacDonald, Ian Sommerville, Clyde Valley High Rooney, headteacher of St Aidan’s, at a staff work together to offer a comprehen- principal teacher of mathematics, the raf- headteacher,receives a banner from his St Aidan’s counterpart Anthony Rooney alongside ST AIDAN’S High School in special assembly for S6 just before the sive choice of subjects to their senior pupils. fle saw more than £600 worth of prizes captains from both schools (above left).A Wishaw welcomed Ian Som- Christmas holidays, and Mr Sommerville The assembled group were further shared out, with a first prize of £400 going raffle later raised more than £1000 with the merville, headteacher of Clyde Val- addressed the school’s pupils, telling them delighted by a surprise visit from St to pupil Morgan Mulholland, and second first prize being presented to pupil Morgan ley High School, along with the how much he admired St Aidan’s and Aidan’s pupil Nicholas McDonald of X- prize of £200 in vouchers for a local super- Mulholland by Mr Rooney (above right) Clyde Valley school captains as how he enjoyed the partnership the two Factor fame as part of the celebration. market going to local woman Jean Gray. they visited the school to present St schools share. The school also showcased its charity A loyal supporter of St Aidan’s, Mrs Aidan’s with a banner in recogni- He also commented on the close bond Christmas raffle, with more than £1000 Gray was delighted to receive the early ticket from her next door neighbour, S4 tion of its 50th jubilee. which already exists between the schools being raised in funds. Christmas present after buying the pupil Connor McGrory.
Guests in Aberdeen were welcomed to the Bishop’s House as Bishop Hugh Gilbert hosted his New Year reception. Celebrated on the Feast of the Epiphany, the evening’s festivities were rounded off with the guests joining together to sing We Three Kings, as 2014 was welcomed in fine fashion by the gathering
Zambian official visits Scottish charity HIS Excellency Paul ested to discuss SCIAF’s pro- African country later this William Lumbi, the new grammes in Zambia and the month. The commissioner is Zambian High Commis- forthcoming visit of Scottish pictured above, along with his sioner, recently met with Government minister for inter- aide Amos Chanda and a num- SCIAF staff at the charity’s national development, Humza ber of the dedicated SCIAF Glasgow offices. Yousaf, who will travel to study staff including communica- SPOTLIGHT ON The commissioner was inter- the charity’s work in the tion’s chief Philippa Bonella.
HIS week we look to the threat of assassins. back to the year of Mr Whitelaw was under vast 1973. The top story AN ARTICLE FROM THE SCO ARCHIVES pressure to re-deploy troops to in The Scottish stop the sectarian attacks in the Catholic Observer .....1950s.....1960s.....1970s.....1980s.....1990s.....2000s..... North of Ireland from increasing. in January of 1973 was a plea At this meeting, which contained for peace in the North of Ire- members of the Orange Order, Tland by Cardinal Conway and Mr Whitelaw warned that the by the heads of three other Conflict and sectarian violence in Ireland’s troubled north killings could lead to an major churches in the country. increase in the support of the The article was written at the three churches stated that appear to be well-planned.’ he pleas for peace only Belfast MP Paddy Devlin and IRA in the country. He felt that height of the conflict that crimes committed during the “I wonder if the crimes increased after six Catholic Phil Curran, who was the head the best plan of action would be greatly affected the nation. conflict ‘have brought shame to detection squad requires rein- Rolls-Royce workers were organiser of the Catholic Ex-Ser- for the community to come The churches were calling for Ireland.’ The statement came forcements from London,” the Tshot and killed in Dundonald, a vicemen’s Association. He called together in harmony. William Whitelaw, who was the after it was revealed that in cardinal said. “There ought to be predominantly Loyalist suburb of for a ‘protest strike by Catholics.’ “The answer to the sectarian first secretary of Northern Ireland 1972 alone 467 people were a greater military and security Belfast. The driver of the vehicle Mr Curran believed that Mr murders is for the community at the time, to increase measures killed due to sectarian violence presence in all areas. The mur- was also shot dead. This led to Whitelaw was too pre-occupied to come forward with informa- which would reduce the wave of in the North of Ireland. Cardi- ders mostly take place in areas even more criticism of the strat- with his attempts to contain the tion,” he said. “It is only by sectarian assassinations that were nal Conway specifically said where security is very thin on the egy underrtaken by the Northern paramilitary actions of the IRA breaking down the ‘wall of hurting the country. that the killings had ‘increased ground.” Irish government and Mr and was leaving vast areas of silence’ that the criminals will A statement made by all in intensity and bitterness, and Whitelaw. Critics included the North of Ireland vulnerable be brought to justice.” E-MAIL CELEBRATING LIFE EVENTS TO DAN MCGINTY AT [email protected] FRIDAY JANUARY 17 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER CELEBRATING LIFE 23
Archbishop is given a warm welcome from school community at St Mungo’s Academy By Dan McGinty During his visit to St Mungo’s Academy in Glasgow, Arch- bishop Tartaglia met with pupils (above and above right) and also the school’s justice and peace group (right) S1 PUPILS at St Mungo’s Academy in Glas- gow welcomed the city’s archbishop to their based in the nearby St Alphonsus’, who spoke to school as he celebrated a Mass of Welcome. senior pupils about work in Uganda and Sierra Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, a former pupil of Leone. the school, was joined by local clergy, including Pupils were also encouraged to put their Faith school chaplain Fr Liam McMahon, and he spoke into action, with Tony Begley from Classrooms for to the pupils of his own experiences at St Mungo’s. Malawi speaking to S3 pupils about Mary’s Meals, The Mass was part of the school’s events to com- joined by Sr Catherine, the head teacher of Stella memorate the end of the Year of Faith, and was wel- Maris Secondary, a girls’ school in Malawi, who comed by Peter Johnstone, the new depute head who later met with the Caritas nominees as well as the has responsibility for S1, as he called on pupils to school’s Malawi and Justice and Peace groups. embrace the Gospel values on which the school is built. Events were concluded with a visit by John Evitt, Along with the celebration of Mass, the Year of the development co-ordinator for Mission Matters Faith was marked with a visit from the Cardinal Scotland, who spent time discussing the Pontifical Winning Pro-Life Initiative, a talk Claire Carr from Mission Societies with S4, and encouraged the the Society of St Vincent de Paul on the work of her young people to put their Faith into action. organisation and an insight into the work of mis- sionary priests by Fr Montesi, a Xaverian priest I [email protected]
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St Maurice’s pupils put the fun in fundraising
PUPILS from St Maurice’s With a raffle and a variety of together to put on a festive per- High School in Cumber- baked goods on offer for the formance for members of the nauld showed their commit- staff, vital funds were raised for local Cumbernauld community ment to fundraising with a the Teenage Cancer Trust. and pupils from Glencryan and range of charitable endeav- Their efforts were echoed else- Redburn schools. ours, which raised money where in the school as pupils The performance was part of for a variety of projects. brought their fundraising to the annual MakMerry, a chance Staff and pupils from the friends, family and neighbours, for the school to join the local school’s Teenage Cancer Trust selling raffle tickets in a bid to community to share the Christ- committee showed their com- support the St Maurice’s School mas spirit, with Christmas car- mittment to the cause as they Fund. In total, more than £900 ols and hymns being sung as organised a staff tea in the was raised by the raffle, which well as enjoying an afternoon school library, repaying their will be used to support the vast tea. The event was funded by teachers for a busy year with a range of clubs, societies and the S4 Prince’s Trust group, chance to relax and enjoy some excursions on offer at St Mau- which raised £500 to ensure tea, coffee, shortbread and rice’s. The community spirit everyone could enjoy the after- The Children’s Liturgy Group at St Mary’s, Inverness, rounded off their preparations for Christmas as they mince pies—all while raising evident in the St Maurice’s noon and get a visit from Santa treated the congregation to a delightful account of the Christmas Story, and sang Silent Night beautifully money for their chosen charity pupils was again shown before and his elves, complete with a in the process. Christmas as they gathered Christmas present. E-MAIL CELEBRATING LIFE EVENTS TO DAN MCGINTY AT [email protected] 24 EVANGELII GAUDIUM SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JANUARY 17 2014 Give missionary action due care and attention DR HARRY SCHNITKER’S series on Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii EVANGELII GAUDIUM Gaudium, looks at the need for an increase in missionary activity in our lives
N THE previous two articles in this short indeed, to some saints that played a very signifi- excuses, or such despondency: “Where sin series, the word ‘mission’ has been men- cant part in bringing the Gospels to a particular increased, grace abounded all the more”. (Romans tioned on several occasions already. It is, region, for good reason. These men and women 5:20). The missionary, all of us, that is, should, like undoubtedly, the key concept contained in answered the Great Commission wholeheartedly. Paul, trust in God. He, after all, was told in person Pope Francis’s recent Apostolic Exhortation, The Great Commission is Christ’s unequivocal by Jesus: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my The Joy of the Gospel. Indeed, the sub-title of the command, given in Galilee after He was risen: “Go, power is made perfect in weakness.” (2 Corinthians exhortation makes it clear that this is the theme: therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptis- 12:9). If that was good enough for Paul, Francis “OnI the proclamation of the Gospel in today’s ing them in the name of the Father and of the Son seems to be saying, it should be sufficient for us. world.” Proclaiming the Gospels, spreading the and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all Good News: these have been essential elements of that I have commanded you.” (Matthew 28:119-20) ext, Pope Francis turns to an issue that we the Church since the days of the Apostle Paul, and As said, this was an unequivocal demand, and the may see on display every week in the pages were an essential element of Christ’s own ministry. Apostles were quick to follow. However, their work of our Catholic press, and read every The Holy Father uses St Paul as a thread was still mainly circumscribed by the confines of minuteN of the day on innumerable websites: inter- throughout his exhortation. There are 11 mentions the Holy Land, until St Paul was chosen by Christ nal divisions. Pope Francis shows his strong grasp of the great missionary, each at key points in the to work amongst the Gentiles. (1 Corinthians 1:17) of history here, for he foregoes the obvious quote discussion on mission, its attributes and its require- To Pope Francis, mission should be a joy, a from St Paul to the divided Church in Corinth, ments. In this, Pope Francis follows closely in the labour of love and a self-evident service. He quotes which is time-specific. Instead, he opts for the steps of his immediate predecessor, whose book St Paul to support his claim (Evangelii Gaudium, more general Pauline exhortation in the Letter to on St Paul explores the life of the Apostle in great II, 9): “The love of Christ urges us on” and “Woe to the Romans: “Do not be overcome by evil, but detail. To Pope Francis, what matters most in the me if I do not proclaim the Gospel.” St Paul was overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:21) life of Paul is not his conversion, which interested rather direct about this; even if it caused him per- To Pope Francis, in a characteristically forceful the theologian in Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sonal suffering, he pressed on with his task, and did He returns to this in the exhortation: “The Gospel passage, this amounts to: “How much good it does immensely, but Paul, the missionary. Not that Pope so in a joyful manner. To Pope Francis, this is an offers us the chance to live life on a higher plane, us to love one another, in spite of everything. Yes, in Benedict did not pay attention to this, but to Pope essential part of being human, and one would think but with no less intensity,” (Evangelii Gaudium, II, spite of everything!” (Evangelii Gaudium, II, 101). Francis, Paul shows us the way into the future, and the same was true for St Paul; “If we wish to lead 10), an obvious reference to spiritual development, We ought not to allow our differences to spill over is not an object of historical curiosity. a dignified life, we have to reach out to others and and intimately linked with the type of personal into personal conflict, Pope Francis tells us, and he Both Popes, therefore, shine complimentary but seek their good,” the Holy Father writes. sanctification that comes from being involved in once more quotes St Paul: “Let us not grow weary different lights on St Paul. Now all Popes neces- mission. Quoting the Aparecida document from the in doing what is right” (Galatians 6:9), to urge us to sarily have an interest in the Apostle: he is one of his good is material, but also spiritual, for Fifth General Conference of the Latin American unite in love. Mission without this is impossible. the founding fathers of the Roman Church. Pope Francis as it was for St Paul. Both and Caribbean Bishops, Francis states: “Indeed, I would like to finish this week’s exploration of Blessed Pope John Paul II, for example, men- Pope Benedict XVI and Blessed Pope John those who enjoy life most are those who leave the exhortation by returning to another theme tioned him during his visit to Malta in May 2001, TPaul II used World Youth Days, respectively those security on the shore and become excited by the already broached last week, namely Pope Francis’s where he noted that island-nation’s phenomenal of 1993 and 2009, to emphasise the two forms mission of communicating life to others.” The continuous emphasis that we are all called to be track record in the missions, and saw this as their of poverty. model of St Paul (above) is obvious here. missionaries. Again, he enlists the support of St fidelity to the man who also founded the Church Pope Francis, in an address to the diplomatic Now we all know that St Paul’s missionary Paul for his statements: “There is neither Jew nor on Malta. However, Pope John Paul studied Paul corps at the Holy See, stated this clearly, too: “After endeavours were far from easy, and that he suffered Greek... for you are all one in Christ Jesus.” (Gala- mainly for his primary concern: the nature of man. the example of Francis of Assisi, the Church in rather a good deal for his efforts. On several occa- tians 3:28) The Church, Pope Francis says, is not The few examples given show how the Magis- every corner of the globe has always tried to care sions, he suffered physical violence, betrayal, ship- an exclusive group, just as the Apostles were not terium is gradually built up: each Pope adds a lit- for and look after those who suffer from want, and wreck, hunger and illness. (e.g. 2 Corinthians an exclusive club. (Evangelii Gaudium, III, 113) tle to our understanding. I think that in many of your countries you can attest 11:24-8 and 2 Corinthians 12:10). For Paul, this And just as we are all one, so we should all strive to the generous activity of Christians who dedicate was simply to be expected, but Pope Francis clearly to make the Gospels known to all. Linking Paul ope Francis, then, clearly sees St Paul as the themselves to helping the sick, orphans, the home- notices that most of us are not cast in the same with the Samaritan woman (John 4:39), Pope Fran- ideal missionary. He is not the first to do so. less and all the marginalized, thus striving to make mould as the great missionary: “The evils of our cis reminds us that St Paul became a missionary Now all Apostles were missionaries. The society more humane and more just. But there is world—and those of the Church—must not be immediately after his encounter with Jesus. (Evan- Pvery word derives from the Greek verb, ‘to send another form of poverty! It is the spiritual poverty excuses for diminishing our commitment and our gelii Gaudium, III, 120) He concludes this state- out and far away.’An apostle is someone sent out. of our time, which afflicts the so-called richer coun- fervour.”(Evangelii Gaudium, II, 84) He offers us ment with a question, both direct and provocative: The name is given to the first disciples, and, tries particularly seriously.” St Paul’s solution, or rather, prescription for such “So what are we waiting for?” God will never ask for violence to be carried out in His name
IN HIS deeply insightful kill people who were in doctrinal Testament who seemingly orders up, He tells them: “Let the per- them physically, thinking vio- book, Violence Unveiled, Gil error. Today we see a new form the extermination of whole peo- son among you without sin cast lence needed to be done for Bailie takes us through a Fr Ronald of this in a number of extremist ples is indeed primitive and the first stone!” Then He bends God’s cause. Then, having bro- remarkable section of the Islamic groups who believe that superstitious when placed beside down and writes for a second ken them, he needed to go up the diaries of Captain James Rolheiser God wants infidels of all kinds the concept of the Father of Jesus time with His finger. Unbeliev- mountain a second time and have Cook, the famed British sci- put to death for the sake of reli- who sends His son into the world ably they get the message and lay them rewritten by God; but entist and explorer. gious purity. as a helpless infant and then lets down their stones and go away. before rewriting them, God gave Visiting the Island of Tahiti in inside this story makes clear, we We have forever justified Him die helpless before a mock- What has happened here? The Moses a stern message: Don’t 1777, Cook was taken one day have never stopped killing people killing and other forms of vio- ing crowd. The God whom Jesus key for interpretation is Jesus’ stone people with the Command- by a local tribal chief to witness a in God’s name, we have only lence in God’s name, often point- reveals is devoid of all violence gesture of writing on the ground ments! Don’t do violence in my ritual where a man was sacrificed changed the nomenclature. They ing to texts in scripture, which and asks that we no longer do with His finger. Who writes with name! The people who wanted as an offering to the god, Eatooa. called it human sacrifice; we call seemingly, show God as ordering violence in God’s name. His finger? Who writes twice? to stone the woman caught in The man was being sacrificed in it capital punishment. In either violence in His name. But, in this, To offer just one example: In God does. And what God writes adultery understood Jesus’ ges- hope that this particular god case, someone dies because we we have been wrong. Despite a John’s Gospel (8, 2-11), we see with His finger and writes twice ture. Their divine interpreter, would give the tribe some assis- feel that God needs and wants number of texts which, on the the story of the woman who has are the Ten Commandments, and Moses, had it wrong. tance in an upcoming war. Cook, this death for some divine reason. surface, seem to indicate that God been caught in adultery. As John He had to write them twice Too often, though, we are still, though friendly to the local peo- All peoples, right up to this is ordering violence (but which tells the story: A crowd of pious because Moses ‘broke’ them the in a variety of forms, stoning ples, could not conceal his detes- day, have always done violence are really archetypal and anthro- persons bring her to Jesus and first time. Coming down the people with the Commandments, tation for what he considered in God’s name, believing that the pomorphic in nature and do not tell Him that they have caught mountain, carrying the tablets of falsely believing that God wants both a barbaric and superstitious violence is not only justified but justify that interpretation) we see, her in the very act of committing the commandments, Moses this violence. act. In a conversation with the is in fact necessitated by God. if we read the Bible from begin- adultery and that Moses (their caught the people in the very act tribal chief afterwards, Cook told God, it is argued, needs us to do ning to end, a progressive revela- primary interpreter of God’s will) of committing idolatry and he, I Fr Ronald Rolheiser is a the chief, through an interpreter, this violence in His name. For tion (or at least a progressive has ordered that, for this offence, gripped in a fever of religious Catholic priest and member of that in England they would hang this reason, ancient cultures often realisation on our part) of the she needs to be put to death. and moral fervour, broke the the Missionary Oblates of Mary a man for doing that. offered human sacrifice. During non-violence of God, a revelation Jesus, for His part, says nothing. tables of stone on the golden calf Immaculate. He is president of Cook found the idea of killing the medieval ages, as a Christian that ends in Jesus who reveals a Instead, He bends down and and on peoples’ heads. Moses the Oblate School of Theology in someone to appease God to be church, we had the Inquisition God of radical non-violence. Our begins to write on the ground was the first person to break the San Antonio, Texas. Visit his abhorrent. Yet, as the great irony believing that God wanted us to faulty idea of the God of the Old with His finger. Then, looking commandments and he broke website at www.ronrolheiser.com WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK