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By Daniel Harkins ple packed into the church. Bishop Toal based his homily SCOTLAND celebrated on the good shepherd, and spoke two further ordinations in about sacrifice, commitment and the last week as a new priest laying down one’s life. and a deacon took important Fr Gerard Maguiness, parish steps on their journey of priest at St Ignatius, said it Faith and service. was a great and marvellous St Ignatius church in Wishaw night for the parish and had welcomed Fr Martin Delaney high praise for Scotland’s as he was ordained to the newest priest. “He was on priesthood on June 26, while placement with me when I was Joseph O’Donnell was in Airdrie,” he said. “He is ordained to the permanent dia- very intelligent and hardwork- conate the next day in St ing and good with people and Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow. young people.” Parishioners of St Ignatius Speaking after his ordina- turned out in force to see Fr tion, Fr Delaney said he was Delaney ordained by Bishop very happy to be a priest and in his first ordina- that it was a decision he had tion since becoming Bishop of thought about for a long time. Motherwell. 47 priests were in attendance, as around 600 peo- I Continued on page 2

Honour for new archbishop I Former Vatican diplomat Archbishop of St Andrews and back in Rome to receive the pallium from By Liz Leydon (Above) Pope Francis greets Archbishop Leo Cushley after bestowing on him the palium POPE Francis was seen chatting and during Mass marking the feast of Ss Peter and smiling with Archbishop Leo Cushley Paul. The Holy Father presented the pallium to 24 when he bestowed the pallium on the archbishops from around the world on Sunday TOP PIC: L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO Bishop Joseph Toal ordained Rev Martin Delaney to the priesthood in St Archbishop of St Andrews and Edin- PIC LEFT: LUCY GILL Ignatius of Loyola, Wishaw PIC: TOM EADIE burgh on Sunday. The Motherwell-born former Vatican diplomat was head of the English-language Mass, Archbishop Cushley said: “I am hon- section of the Vatican Secretariat of State oured to receive the pallium from our Holy and, in that role, worked closely with Pope Father Pope Francis, the supreme Shepherd Emeritus Benedict XVI and then Pope Fran- of the universal Church, as a sign of com- cis before his own Episcopal ordination for munion with him and of our shared pastoral St Andrews and Edinburgh on September 21 duty towards Christ’s flock. last year. “I am delighted that my family and friends Archbishop Cushley was one of 24 met- and many from the Archdiocese of St ropolitan archbishops installed in the past Andrews and Edinburgh, especially many year who were honoured by the Holy Father young people, have chosen to come on pil- on Sunday during the solemnity of Ss Peter grimage with me to the Tomb of Peter and to and Paul at the Vatican. He was also privi- greet the Pope. leged to concelebrate Mass at the High Altar “I also bear the good wishes and affection of St Peter’s. of many Scots, Catholics and not, who have “It is not the first time that I have concel- expressed to me their esteem for the Holy ebrated there, but it is extremely rare and Father. something of a privilege, as only the Holy “I hope these days will be a great source of Father normally says Mass at it,” the arch- knows precisely why—he wore the same peace and joy for all those present in Rome bishop told the SCO. “It fell to me this time pallium as the rest of us, in contrast to recent on this happy occasion.” because I was one of the four longest nomi- practice where the Popes had been accus- Archbishop lays his nated (since June 29 2013) of the new met- tomed to wearing a more elaborate one.” I Continued on page 6 hands to ordain the Rev Joseph ropolitans, the pays attention to Archbishop Cushley travelled to Rome O’Donnell to the permanent things like that. The Holy Father was very for the ceremony with a group of Scots I Pope Francis urges new archbishops to diaconate PIC: PAUL McSHERRY warm and welcoming and—no one yet pilgrims. Commenting before the pallium trust in God, see page 6

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New priest and permanent deacon

I Continued from page 1 First Communion in St Murray, Archdiocesan director Ignatius earlier this year. The for the permanent diaconate. “He said it was something new priest celebrated his first Rev O’Donnell’s fellow dea- that made him happy and Mass the following Saturday cons came out in force to sup- because of that his family were in the same church of his ordi- port their new member, who happy as well,” Fr Maguiness nation. was joined on his journey by added. “They are content that Further celebrations were his wife Marie, who took to he has found what he’s been held in Glasgow as Joseph social media to thank Glasgow looking for.” O’Donnell (above and below) Archdiocese and all those who Fr Delaney, who grew up in was ordained to the permanent attended the ordination. Cleland were he attended St diaconate. Archbishop Philip Mary’s Church and Taylor Tartaglia of Glasgow was the I [email protected] High, was supported by his main celebrant at the Mass family, including his 8-year- attended by Archbishop Emer- PICS: PAUL McSHERRY Sacred 50th celebrations old brother, who made his itus and Mgr Paul Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow recently celebrated the Golden Jubilee of Sacred Heart, . The Archbishop was joined by Archbishop Emeritus Mario Conti and parish priest Fr John Campbell as parishioners gathered in the unique church with a Stations of the Cross design that illuminates the windowless building. PICS: PAUL McSHERRY

Motherwell honours three teachers THREE long-serving Lanarkshire teachers from St Cadoc’s, Halfway, . have been presented with Bene Merenti Mrs Hamilton was nominated for the medals as reward for decades of work medal by her headteacher Margaret Harris. guiding children on their Faith journeys. “Her service over the 40 years is Bishop Joseph Toal of Motherwell exemplary in all aspects of her high presented Helena Collins and Mary quality teaching of the children in her Theresa Mullen (left) with the Pontifical care,” she said. “She teaches them about decoration at their school’s leavers Mass. their faith by explaining to each child that The Cathedral Primary teachers have they should follow closely in the footsteps served for 38 years. of Jesus ensuring that social justice for all Fellow teacher Margaret Hamilton is is key to developing a strong Catholic Faith. also celebrating after being presented with Mrs Hamilton has been a tremendous asset a Bene Merenti medal by Rev Patrick to the teaching profession and will be sadly Hennessy and Fr Stanislaw Jan Pamula missed when she retires.” PICS: TOM EADIE

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then society and the Church doesn’t’ PRIESTS from across Scot- by Lord Donald McKay from land met with Tina Camp- the McLellan Commission. The bell, the Church’s national afternoon brought a powerful By Daniel Harkins many ways, today’s society seems to pro- safeguarding coordinator, presentation from three sur- mote a culture of death regarding the unborn recently for their annual vivors who spoke very honestly THE Scottish Church has welcomed and to manifest a culture of indifference in Safeguarding Conference at about the impact of abuse as the Vatican document that will form approaching life in general.’ the Conforti Institute in children and their journey to the basis of discussion at October’s Raising concerns about modern technol- Coatbridge. healing as adults. Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on ogy’s effect on families, the document states Bishop Joseph Toal, now One of the survivors shared the family. that access to the internet can ‘replace real , Bishop the following at the end of the The newly released Instrumentum family relationships with virtual ones’ and of Dunkeld conference. Laboris, a summary of diocesan data col- warns of the risk of this leading to ‘not only and Bishop John Keegan of “It was a wonderful experi- lected by the Vatican, examines a wide-range the disunity and breakdown of the family but Paisley were also there as dele- ence for all of us to speak at the of issues affecting families including socio- also the possibility that the virtual world will gates for the duration of the conference. We feel privileged economic pressures and the damaging replace the real one.’ conference. to have been asked to present to effects of consumerism. Also addressed are negative effects on the Almost all the diocesan safe- such an amazing and gifted The document looks at the issues of family from poverty, consumerism and indi- guarding advisors were also audience. The atmosphere we divorce and marriage, however key officials “When you look back at yourself and your vidualism. “A culture based on the senses able to attend. felt in the room was unbeliev- involved have warned not to expect any dra- own family life and think about the good and immediate gratification is also having an The Hearing the Voices of able, having that sense of being matic changes in Church teachings. things that are in you as an adult, you recog- influence,” the document says. “In treating Survivors conference explored ‘held,’” the survivor said. “The doctrine of the Church is not up for nise that so much of that comes from the the cultural pressures on the family, the some important issues for the “We cannot describe it. discussion,”Archbishop Bruno Forte of Chi- goodness of your mum and dad.” responses consistently mention con- . Maybe the Greater God above eti-Vasto (right), the special secretary of the Fr Boyle also agreed with the Vatican doc- sumerism, which is gradually focusing more Ms Campbell gave the first has guided us all along? The extraordinary synod, said. ument findings that there is a lot of pressure on ‘what I have’ rather than ‘who I am.’ presentation—entitled Looking pain and suffering we endured The October Synod will bring together the on families in the modern world, and high- Introducing the document, Cardinal back but more importantly for many years has been for a presidents of national bishops conferences, lighted the need for a traditional bond of Lorenzo Baldisseri, general secretary of the looking forward—and she out- reason—and has led us to the the heads of Eastern Catholic churches and marriage. “There is a big problem with peo- Synod of Bishops, said participants ‘will lined the many developments place where we were yester- Vatican officials. A larger, ordinary meeting ple who don’t commit to marriage and have thoroughly examine and analyse the infor- of the Scottish Catholic Safe- day— in a room full of beauti- of the Synod will take place in 2015, as will a kid but don’t ever formalise it or enter into mation, testimonies and recommendations guarding Services within recent ful, caring, supportive, human the World Meeting of Families, due to take traditional marriage and family life,” he said. received’ from around the world. months and the plans for the beings. Yesterday gave each of place in Philadelphia in September. Instrumentum Laboris was compiled fol- Pope Francis announced the extraordinary year ahead. us an inner peace and strength Fr Thomas Boyle, assistant general secre- lowing the issue of a questionnaire filled out synod in a letter to families issued earlier this The second day of confer- which will carry us forward in tary of the Bishops’Conference of Scotland, by 90 percent of the world’s bishops’ con- year. “This important meeting will involve ence began with morning our work.” said the upcoming synod is important. “If ferences and about 800 Catholic organisa- all the People of God—bishops, priests, con- prayer and Mass. During Mass Next year, the Scottish the family is not working properly then tions or individuals. secrated men and women, and lay faithful of everyone was asked to light a Catholic Safeguarding Service society and the Church doesn’t work prop- The document examines the nature and the particular Churches of the entire world— candle to represent a survivor will host a one-day conference erly,” he said. “When people are praying consequences of weakened faith in families, all of whom are actively participating in known to them. for each diocese to again together and families are going to Mass a lack of communication, violence and sep- preparations for the meeting through practi- These remained lit during the address the key issues in rela- together they are doing something that arations. Exploring the issue of abortion, the cal suggestions and the crucial support of rest of the mornings presenta- tion to safeguarding for the strengthens who they are, or helps them to documents says that ‘many bishops’confer- prayer,” the Holy Father said. tions. Catholic Church and the ongo- realise who they properly are, and then they ences are greatly concerned about the wide- One of the key note speakers ing work of the McLellan can live that out as a family. spread practice of abortion’ and that ‘in I [email protected] was Ranald Mair, accompanied Commission. Foundation of Catholic teacher education honours director of the SCES

MICHAEL McGrath, director ship of the St Andrew’s Founda- flourish for the good of all.” Mr McGarth’s leadership, the Gerhard Müller and Dr Tom Fitz- of the Scottish Catholic Edu- tion by the University of Glas- Mr McGrath chairs the Board SCES has overseen the production patrick as honorary fellows of the cation Service (SCES), was gow,” Mr McGrath (left) told the of Catholic Education, the body of a new religious education syl- StAndrew’s Foundation. The cre- appointed as an honorary fel- SCO. “I regard it as a tribute to that oversees Glasgow Univer- labus (This is Our Faith), pio- ation of the St Andrew’s Founda- low of the St Andrew’s Foun- the work of all those who sup- sity’s commitment to Catholic neered the now established tion for Catholic teacher dation at Glasgow University port the development of Catholic teacher education. Appointed Caritas Award for senior pupils at education in 2012 gave added on Monday. The fellowship teacher education in Scotland director of SCES in 2003, the for- Catholic secondary schools in impetus to Glasgow University’s was awarded at the end of the and I am humbled by this recog- mer headteacher of Our Lady’s Scotland and has been instrumen- position as the sole Scottish 2.15pm graduation Mass. nition of my personal contribu- High in Cumbernauld is a key tal in a new pilot award pro- provider of teachers educated “I am greatly honoured to be tion to this work. I pray that the player in Catholic education in gramme for senior primary pupils. specifically for work in Catholic awarded this Honorary Fellow- St Andrew’s Foundation will Scotland and worldwide. Under Mr McGrath joins Cardinal schools.

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Government calls in council decision to close St Joseph’s Primary School

By Shannon McGurin continue as a well-regarded and denominational primary school Colourful Mass celebrates multi- popular Catholic primary for Bearsden and Milngavie,” PARENTS are celebrating school serving the people of she said. “We understand the By Daniel Harkins with an abundance of tartan inside the church, after the Milngavie,” he added. significance of any new school which was adorned with flags of 24 nations, agreed to ‘call-in’ East Dun- Members of the campaign to build for the local community THE colourful and diverse nature of the hanging alongside the parish’s banner proclaim- bartonshire Council’s deci- save St Joseph’s Primary and what we all have in Scottish Church was celebrated in Maryhill ing it a place were ‘All are welcomed, none are sion to close Milngavie’s have praised the support from common is that we want to get it recently as parishioners of the Immaculate judged.’ The Offertory procession was led by only Catholic school. Archbishop Tartaglia, who right to ensure the best possible Conception Parish gathered for a multi- Nigerian parishioners in national dress while a The council plans to merge St recently wrote to the future education for the young cultural Mass that celebrated months of char- Filipino choir sang in their own language, spark- Joseph’s Primary in Milngavie Scottish Parliament asking people in the area.” itable fundraising efforts. ing spontaneous applause. with St Andrew’s Primary, them to stop the closure of the The council said it would The diversity of this year’s Commonwealth After communion, Sr Magdalene from Bearsden and build a new primary school. work closely with the Scottish Games host city was fully on show as mid-day Botswana, also in national dress, sang a hymn in denominational school on the Laureen McIntyre, chair- Government in its review of the Mass was celebrated by parish priest Fr James her first language, astounding the congregation current St Andrew’s site. woman of St Joseph’s Parent council’s decision for the Lawlor before a cheque was presented to SCIAF with the quality of her voice. The atmosphere in Supporters of St Joseph’s Council, said they were Milngavie and Bearsden for £5000 (above centre). the church was one of joyful celebration of the (above) and the Church have delighted that the Scottish schools. However, the main The festival of faith and fundraising kicked of cultural diversity of the energetic parish and of been fighting the plan. Government has decided to aim, the council said, still with a musical note, as one young parishioner its generosity. In a letter to the council, call the process in. remains to deliver state of the played the bagpipes to soundtrack the gathering The £5000 was raised for SCIAF over the pre- ministers said the proposal “I would like our local art primary schools which are congregation. People from across the world made ceding months via the charity’s Wee Box cam- might have included inaccurate representatives to reflect on the ‘better for pupils and cheaper to their way into the packed church clad in the national paign, while the Justice and Peace Group held a data relating to financial infor- fact that this could have been run and maintain.’ dress of their countries of origin (above left). Poverty Breakfast each Friday with donations mation and the way in which avoided if they had listened to “The council must save a African, Polish and Hungarian outfits mixed contributing to the fundraising efforts. the under-occupancy rate was our community, instead of ignor- further £20m from its budget calculated. ing us,” she added. “St Joseph’s over the next three years,” Ms “There are concerns that the is a fantastic school with the Geekie added. “On top of the consultation report did not fully fastest growing roll in the whole £40m we have already saved, Vibrant history of Royal reflect or have regard to the level of East Dunbartonshire. We doing nothing in terms of our of opposition to the proposal,” belong in Milngavie and today’s school estate to help address in Salamanca is given a digital makeover the Scottish Government said. decision gives us hope that this this was never an option. The ‘call-in’ was also is where we will stay.” “We have to ensure that our welcomed by the Glasgow East Dunbartonshire Council school buildings are as cost- WITH the announcement last ladolid, Spain, and his history of college’s transfer from Madrid. Archdiocese, who have been leader Rhondda Geekie said that effective as they can possibly week that the Royal Scots the seminary is now available in In 1988, the college transferred against the council’s plan from ‘this is a complex process and be to ensure that we are getting College in Salamanca is to be e-book format from Amazon. to Salamanca. Last week, the the beginning. The archdiocese it’s understandable that the value for money from our re-opened as a seminary, those The college (right) was Bishops of Scotland announced consistently opposed the plan Scottish Government wants to budget spending.” looking for information on the founded in 1627 in Madrid, that it would re-open as a semi- to close St Joseph’s, a investigate the proposal further.’ The plans for St Joseph’s famous college can look to a before it moved to Valladolid. The nary from January 2016. spokesman said. “We welcome the same are stalled for now while the recently digitised history by a extraordinary events involved in Any proceeds from sales of “We welcome the decision of opportunity to explain in greater Scottish Government determines former Galloway bishop. the move are covered extensively the book will go to the the Scottish Government to call detail the educational benefits whether or not they will give Bishop Emeritus Maurice in the book, which was originally Ambrosian Society, the society in the proposal and it is our that we believe will come from their consent to the closure of Taylor was rector of the Scots published in hardback in 1971 to of former students of the Royal hope that St Joseph’s will our proposal to build a new £9m the school. College during its period in Val- mark the second centenary of the Scots College, Spain. St Aloysius’ students and invited guests enjoy lively debate on Scottish independence

By Daniel Harkins MP for Central Glasgow, and Mr study law at Glasgow University. Noon, an ex-pupil at St Aloy- The wide range of questions SEPTEMBER’S independ- sius’ College and lead strategist asked by the school pupils in ence referendum was the for the Yes Campaign. attendance covered many of the topic of discussion for senior Throughout the debate, Mr important issues that have been pupils at St Aloysius’ Col- Sarwar was supported by raised throughout the referen- lege, Glasgow, as the school Cristina Marini, an S6 pupil who dum debate. held the first live debate is planning to vote no in the Sep- Topics such as Scotland’s eco- between Anas Sarwar of Bet- tember referendum and hopes to nomic future, the potential of ter Together and Stephen study English and Italian at Scotland’s oil revenues, the Noon of the Yes Campaign. Oxford University, whilst Mr effect of Independence on trade BBC Radio Scotland presen- Noon was joined by Connor and businesses and the current ter Bill Whiteford moderated the Devine, an S6 pupil who intends economic hardships facing debate between Mr Sarwar, the to vote yes and hopes to apply to many people under the West- minster government were posed to the four person panel (right) by the St Aloysius’ pupils. EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 Those in attendance, when Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. polled at the start of the debate, 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. swayed slightly towards a no Mr Giroux, the head of S6 that we take an active role in “We wanted to take this oppor- Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. vote, and remained in favour of who helped arrange the political informing the pupils in a bal- tunity to be sure that they are Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] Better Together at the end of the debate, said he felt it was the anced manner about the issues presented both views before for free monthly posted programme guide and debate. 40 per cent of the young school’s duty to do so. that may impact their decision they leave the school in June.” visit www.ewtn.co.uk for more info. voters however were strongly in “As a leading Glasgow when they vote in the Referen- favour of independence. school, I felt it was important dum in September,” he said. I [email protected] WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JULY 4 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LOCAL NEWS 5

culturalism and charitable efforts Following the Mass parishioners enjoyed a One couple danced a spontaneous jig as the Priest and minister are praised in parliament buffet lunch featuring food from Africa and East- young piper welcomed us into church.” ern Europe and were entertained by an Irish Parishioners from the parish echoed Mrs dancer—Scottish with Donegal and Nigerian Leitch’s views. “It was a great day enjoyed by for their joint efforts in tackling sectarianism heritage (above right). everyone young and old,” said one. “Food was Christina Leitch, a member of the parish coun- great. Flags were brilliant. The gathering was A CATHOLIC priest has viewed thousands of times on deliver a simple yet powerful cil, said the day had an atmosphere of excitement truly international and inclusive.” been welcomed to the Scot- YouTube. message: we get more when we and celebration. Another churchgoer commented that the day tish Parliament after joining Their most recent film—A join in with others. We are hon- “In these days when so many churches are half was ‘very vibrant, colourful and joyful,’ while forces with a Church of Bridge Too Far—shows Fr oured to be able to make their empty and people are feeling anxious about another said ‘I’ve never known anything like Scotland minister to combat Boyd and Rev Urquhart paro- pack more widely available.” parish closures, it was a privilege to be in a it; it was full of joy, the church seemed to vibrate sectarianism. dying various film characters The two clergymen began church so full of joy, celebrating the Mass with with it.” Fr William Boyd, parish (above), dancing in schools their filmmaking career after brothers and sisters from so many parts of the The event was organised in recognition of the priest at St Mary’s in Irvine and dressed as the Blues Brothers, creating short videos emphasis- world,” she said. “On a Sunday afternoon, so changing population of the parish, reflected in vocations director for Galloway and encouraging a Celtic fan ing the true meaning of Christ- many people have other commitments yet the many parishes across Scotland. Immaculate Con- Diocese, has created a number and a Rangers fan to cross a mas, before branching out into hall was full to capacity with people eating ception, originally St Mary’s, dates back to 1851 of light-hearted videos with symbolic bridge dividing them. their fight against bigotry. together, taking photographs of one another and when, even then, immigrants, mainly from Done- Rev Neil Urquhart aimed at Copies of the film, along Rev Urquhart said he was just talking, making friends. gal, formed a sizeable part of the congregation. combating bigotry. Last week, with education packs, will now delighted by the feedback the “Even in the car park, people stopped to the clergymen visited Holyrood be distributed to schools across film had received and really admire the gorgeous forms of national dress. I [email protected] and were honoured with a the West of Scotland by anti- pleased that it will now be reception attended by several sectarianism group Nil by available to more people. West of Scotland MSPs. Mouth. “Willie and I have been As part of their campaign, “The Shoes Brothers’ film is friends for nearly 20 years and, the duo—using the pseudonym certainly the best we have ever in schools, we hope to speak to The Shoes Brothers—have seen about tackling sectarianism children who aren’t yet caught toured schools to speak to and embracing difference,” Dave up in the divide and show them pupils, including them in their Scott, campaign director for the what can be achieved by join- videos, which have been group said. “The ‘Brothers’ ing in,” he said. Clergy changes announced for St Andrews and Edinburgh

ARCHBISHOP Leo Cushley The ReverendVictorAdigboluja Joseph’s, Burntisland. recently announced changes to to be priest in residence supplying The Reverend Nicholas C the staffing of parishes in the pastoral care at St John the Bap- Hodgson, while remaining parish St Andrews and Edinburgh tist’s, Corstorphine, while Mgr priest of St Patrick’s, Lochgelly Archdiocese. Burke VG becomes administrator and SS Kenneth and Bernard’s, With immediate effect, the of the parish for the time being. Ballingry, becomes parish priest Reverend Alexander R Davie The Reverend Jamie Boyle of St Joseph’s, Kelty. becomes parish priest of Our becomes temporary administra- The Reverend Sebastian Thu- Lady of Lourdes, Dunfermline. tor of St Andrew’s, Ravelston. ruthippillil to St Joseph’s, Whit- SPOTLIGHT ON The following appointments The Very Reverend Canon burn and The Sacred Heart and are made and effective from James Friel to retire. St Anthony’s, Armadale, as September 6, 2014. The Very Reverend Canon administrator. Fr Thuruthippllil The Reverend Kenneth Owens Joseph McMullan, while remain- will be assisted by the Reverend resigns as parish priest of St Mary’s, ing parish priest of Our Lady of Ronald A Macauley. Stirling to go on sabbatical. Loretto and St Michael’s, Mus- The Reverend Basil Clark The Reverend Andrew J selburgh, becomes administrator resigns as parish priest of Our Kingham becomes parish priest of St Mary’s, Haddington. Lady and StAndrew’s, Galashiels, of St Mary’s, Stirling. The Very Reverend Canon St Cuthbert’s, Melrose and Our The Reverend Michael John John Urquhart to retire. Lady and St Joseph’s, Selkirk, to Galbraith becomes parish priest of The Reverend John McInnes go on sabbatical. St James’, StAndrews, East Neuk becomes parish priest of Our The Reverend Kevin Murray and the university chaplain. Lady of Lourdes and St becomes parish priest of Our Lady The Reverend Marcin Motyka Bernadette’s, Larbert. and St Andrew’s, Galashiels, St SAC becomes parish priest of The Reverend Tadeusz Majcher Cuthbert’s, Melrose and Our Our Lady and St Bridget’s, West SDS becomes parish priest of Lady and St Joseph’s, Selkirk. Calder, St Thomas’, Addiewell The Sacred Heart, Penicuik and The Reverend John Deighan and prison chaplain. St Margaret’s, Loanhead. becomes administrator of St The Reverend James G The Reverend Joseph Portelli Paul’s, Milton of Campsie and Tracey becomes parish priest of to retire. St Dominic’s, Torrance. St Kentigern’s, Barnton. The Reverend Simon Hughes The following are appointed as The Reverend Daniel P to become parish priest of St curates: The Reverend Andrew Doherty becomes parish priest Agatha’s, Methil and St Giles’, Garden to St Francis Xavier’s, A Coatbridge priest last week celebrated the golden jubilee of his ordination with a Papal Blessing and the of St Patrick’s, . Kennoway. thanks of Bishop Joseph Toal of Motherwell. Canon William Dunnachie celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving at Falkirk; the Reverend John Peter St Mary’s, Coatbridge, before being presented with the Papal Blessing by 99-year-old Anne Denny. The Reverend George Suszko The Reverend Paul Capaldi to to St Francis Xavier’s, Falkirk; The long-serving priest is pictured above with Bishop Toal, clergy and parishioners. PIC: TOM EADIE SAC becomes parish priest of retire. the Reverend Nicky J Welsh, The Holy Cross, Trinity and St The Reverend Brian Gowans ordained June 21, to St Mary’s Margaret Mary’s, Granton; becomes parish priest of St Metropolitan Cathedral. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 6 WORLD/VATICAN NEWS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JULY 4 2014 Islamic extremists fatally shot worshippers, torched churches

SUSPECTED Islamic most populous nation. Nige- extremists sprayed gunfire ria’s President Goodluck at worshippers and torched Jonathan has said Boko Haram four churches in Nigeria on is part of al-Qaeda and poses a Sunday in a village just threat to countries throughout miles from the town where the region more than 200 schoolgirls President Goodluck were kidnapped, witnesses Jonathan on Sunday con- said. demned other recent attacks— As the SCO went to press, at Friday’s bombing of a hotel least 30 bodies have been that local reports identified as recovered but more were turn- a brothel in Bauchi state, also ing up in the bushes, where in the northeast, and sectarian people tried to escape from killings of sedentary farmers Kwada village, according to a who are mainly Christian by member of a group that has alleged Fulani Muslim herders had some successes in in northern Kaduna state. repelling attacks. “The president commiser- “They killed dozens of peo- ates with all the families who ple and burned houses after lost loved ones in the heinous attacking worshippers,” sur- attacks and extends his heart- vivor Mallam Yahi said from felt sympathies to all those Chibok town, where he who suffered injuries or lost escaped to. Chibok is the town their properties during the in northeast Borno state from wanton assaults on Bauchi which more than 200 girls and Kaduna States,” a state- Archbishops urged to trust in God were abducted in April. Offi- ment said. cials say 219 girls remain cap- Bauchi has links with St tive. Kwada is six miles and Andrews and Edinburgh Arch- Kautikari four miles away. diocese. In 1962, Archbishop By Beth Thomson stronger than our denials. He realizes that Archbishop Leonard P Blair of Hartford, Conn, US,, Some of the church build- the God's fidelity dispels our fears and centre, embraces an archbishop at the sign of Gordon Gray met Bishop Red- peace.Archbishop Blai rwas among 24 ings destroyed included the dington of Jos at the Second POPE Francis has urged 24 new arch- exceeds every human reckoning.” archbishops to receive the pallium on Sunday Protestant Church of Christ in Vatican Council in Rome. bishops, including Archbishop Leo The pallium is a white woollen garment Nigeria, the Pentecostal They discussed the needs of Cushley of St Andrew’s and Edin- that represents the traditional and peculiar Deeper Life Bible Church and the Diocese of Jos which burgh, to, like Peter, place their secu- sign of the metropolitan office, and is do we let ourselves be deceived by the Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa, which is included the Province of rity in the Lord when faced by the fear given annually to the new archbishops pride which seeks gratification and recog- Hausa for Church of the Bauchi. of their own weakness. appointed during the throughout the year. nition, thinking that these will offer us Brethren in Nigeria. It is This is a large area that had On the feast of Sts Peter and Paul on “Today the Bishop of Rome and other security?” believed that members of been unable to develop due to Sunday the Holy Father presented the pal- bishops, particularly the metropolitans “Jesus never abandons us, for he cannot Boko Haram are responsible lack of priests and lium to 24 newly ordained archbishops. who have received the pallium, feel chal- deny himself. He is faithful,” the Pope for the attacks. Boko Haram resources. In January 1964, “I wonder, dear brother bishops, are we lenged by the example of St Peter to assess noted. The Pope, 77, who has recently extremists are demanding the after due consultation with the afraid? What are we afraid of? And if we to what extent each of us puts his trust in cancelled a few appointments, showed lit- release of detained fighters in Cathedral Chapter and Priests are afraid, what forms of refuge do we the Lord,” the Pope said. tle sign of recently reported poor health return for the kidnapped girls. of the Archdiocese and with seek, in our pastoral life, to find security?” The Pope also questioned where the during the joyful 90 minute ceremony. Nigerian security forces are the encouragement of Pope the Pope asked in his June 29 homily. archbishops place their security. Often laughing or smiling, he chatted with struggling to contain a cam- Paul VI, Bauchi Province was “Peter experienced how God's fidelity “Do we look for support from those each of the 24 archbishops kneeling before paign of violence by Boko welcomed into the care of the is always greater than our acts of infidelity, who wield worldly power?” he asked. “Or him to receive the pallium. Haram, which is fighting to Archdiocese of St Andrews impose Islamic law on Africa’s and Edinburgh.

Archbishop Cushley with NEWS ROUNDUP years. Bishop Williams, the Archbishop honoured Scottish director of the National Shrine pilgrims in of Our Lady at Walsingham in Rome last Sudanese Catholic Norfolk, was ordained by Cardi- I Continued from page 1 The other archbishops who weekend mother freed nal Vincent Nichols, Archbishop recieved the pallium during the who wore CATHOLIC mother Meriam of Westminster, in the presence The woollen pallium is an Mass were Victor Henry Thakur of Scottish Ibrahim—who had previously of the Papal , Cardinal ancient ecclesiastical vestment Raipur (India); José Rafael Quiros ‘palliums’ in been sentenced to death in Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, the representing the traditional and Quiros of San José (Costa Rica); tribute Sudan for her faith— has been Bishops of England and Wales, peculiar sign of the metropolitan Giuseppe Fiorini Morosini, OM of released after another detention His predecessor, Bishop Thomas office, and is given annually to Calabria-Bova (Italy); Jaime last week for accusations of McMahon, tendered his resigna- the new archbishops appointed Spengler, OFM of Porto Alegre Archof Antsiranana (Madagas- Romulo T De La Cruz of Zam- forging travel documents. tion to the Vatican three years throughout the year as a symbol (Brazil); Jean-Luc Bouilleret of car); René Osvaldo Rebolledo boanga (Philippines); Paul Bui “The State Department has ago at the age of 75. of jurisdiction and of communion Besançon (France); Leonard Paul Salinas of La Serena (Chile); Vin OC of Thành-Phô Hô Chí received confirmation that with the See of Peter. Blair of Hartford (US); Gabriel Archbishop Marlo M Perlata of Minh, Hôchiminh Ville (Viet- Meriam Ibrahim Ishag has been Australian bishop Archbishop Cushley succeeded ‘LekeAbegunrin of Ibadan (Nige- Nueva Segovia (Philippines); nam); Wojciech Polak of Gniezno released on bail and is no longer accused of abuse Cardinal Keith O’Brien as Arch- ria); Sebastian Francis Shaw, Emmanuel Obbo of Tororo (Poland); José Luiz Majella Del- being detained at a Sudanese A SENIOR Catholic bishop in bishop of St Andrews and Edin- OFM of Lahore (Pakistan); Franz (Uganda); Daniel Fernando Sturla gado CSSR of Pouso Alegre police station,” Marie Harf, Australia has been charged with burgh. Archbishop Malcolm Lackner OFM of Salzburg (Aus- Berhouret SDB of Montevideo (Brazil) and Agustinus Agus of deputy department spokesperson sexually abusing a child in New Patrick McMahon, OP of Liver- tria); Thomas Luke Msusa SMM (Uruguay); Marco Arnolfo of Pontianak (Indonesia). for the Department of State, said Norcia 45 years ago. Max Davis, pool also recieved the pallium on of Blantyre (Malawi); Benjamin Vercelli (Italy); Damian Denis on June 26. “She and her fam- 68, is believed to be Australia’s Sunday. Marc Balthason Ramaroson CM, Dallu of Songea (Tanzania); I [email protected] ily are in a safe location and the first bishop and the most senior Government of Sudan has Church official to be charged assured us of the family’s con- with a child sex offence. He is tinued safety.” currently the Bishop of the Aus- Papal nuncio laicised as punishment for abuse in the Caribbean In May, the 27-year-old then tralian Defence Force. pregnant woman was arrested and charged with abandoning Islam. Haiti nuncio to serve POLISH Archbishop Jozef priest. The sentence makes the Lopez, told Pope Francis about She gave birth to her second child at United Nations Wesolowski, who was the former nuncio the most senior claims that Wesolowski had sex- in shackles in jail before being THE current Nuncio to Haiti, Vatican’s nuncio to the Vatican figure to be punished for ually abused teenage boys. released on June 23, sentence Archbishop Bernardito Cleopas Dominican Republic in the such a crime. Wesolowski has two months dimissed. She ws re-arrested on Auza, has been appointed by Caribbean from 2008 to The Vatican gave no informa- to appeal. During that time, the June 24 while over what Pope Francis as the new Perma- August 2013, was found tion about what crimes the for- Vatican said that he will Sudanese authorities claimed nent Representative to the guilty of sex abuse by the mer nuncio had been convicted be placed under restrictive were forged travel documents. United Nations in New York. He Vatican’s Congregation for of, where and when the offences measures. succeeds Archbishop Francis the Doctrine of the Faith. took place or how many victims The 66-year-old also faces New bishop for Chullikatt, who was appointed The Congregation chose the there had been. imprisonment in the Vatican’s Brentwood Diocese by Pope Benedict XVI in 2010. harshest penalty possible against The former nuncio was tiny jail, as, when all appeals FR ALAN Williams became Archbishop Auza is a native of a cleric under canon law, strip- recalled to the Holy See after the are exhausted, he will be tried Bishop of Brentwood on Tues- the Philippines, and was ping Archbishop Wesolowski archbishop of Santo Domingo, by a criminal tribunal of the day in the first such ceremony in appointed Apostolic Nuncio to (left) of his duties and status as a Cardinal Nicolas de Jesus city state. the town’s cathedral for 34 Haiti in 2008. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JULY 4 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER COMMENT 7 All aboard for pilgrimage nostalgia A visit to pilgrimage sites such as Knock—and the journey to them—always live long in the memory

WAS down on a features job at Dromod in County Leitrim recently, when I stumbled across an old friend. There, parked in the yard of the Cavan and Leitrim Railway, whose story I had come to cover, was none other thanI a restored Great Northern Rail- way of Ireland Gardner bus, straight out of my 1950s boyhood holidays in Bundoran. It transported me back to sitting out- side our boarding house waiting to be called for tea—as the evening meal was known in Ireland in those days. BY HUGH DOUGHERTY For, two of these fine, blue-and-cream buses would pass, one showing ‘Port- noo’ on its destination screen, and the was seven, on a sunny July day in other, ‘Sligo.’ 1958, when we presented ourselves The interest was heightened when good and early at Bundoran Station the Portnoo bus stopped outside Ifor the epic day trip and pilgrimage to Malarkey’s newsagent’s shop, to allow Knock. It wasn’t cheap, for an old the conductor to throw out a bundle of timetable from that era tells me that it the Evening Press, which had come cost 14/- for adults and 7/- for children. from far-off Dublin in those pre-inter- For the four of us, the total was 42/-, net days. that’s just over £2, but, in real terms, head, leading us, you’ve guessed, in didn’t result in the happiest memories ing chips. It is amazing I am still a The passengers were equally inter- probably around £40 in today’s money. the Rosary, while there was a stop at a of Ireland’s National Marian shrine at Catholic at all! esting; plenty of nuns, starting their We’d used the GNR tour buses row of taps to fill bottles with Knock the age of 7. All those memories from one old holidays; families, all dressed in their before and had enjoyed trips to Water. And it was hot, one of those, But, as I looked at old number 389 bus, but a memory of pilgrimage in best holiday clothes to travel, and, Belleek Pottery, Mullaghmore and rare, Irish July days when the sun (above) at Dromod, a piece of the past long-gone de Valera’s Ireland of the black-suited Christian Brothers, who Lough Gill and Sligo, so I wasn’t cracks the pavement, and all my big kept alive in the present, I couldn’t 1950s, and a reminder, too, that reli- were cursed by conductors for bring- unduly worried, but where else than in sister and I could think of was the help recalling the return trip, for Con- gion was woven into the very fabric of ing their bikes with them, as these 1950s Ireland would holidaymakers beach back at Bundoran! ductor Carr, conscious of his moral everyday life, even to the extent of heavy, machines had to be humped up make a pilgrimage part of the fun? Then there were the shops. These and religious duty to his passengers, going on pilgrimage as part of your on to the roof rack. And fun it was not, for the Gardners were rows and rows of tacky souvenir and adhering to his instructions as pro- summer holidays. Add some locals, some Irish sol- weren’t the fastest buses, and the 150 stalls along the road to the church, vided by the Great Northern Railway Times have changed and our expec- diers for nearby Finner Camp, the odd plus miles seemed to take forever, where my mother forbade me to buy a of Ireland, recited the Rosary again, all tations of holidays and pilgrimages ‘Yank’ or two, and you get some idea especially as Conductor Carr used the water pistol which squirted Knock the way back to Bundoran. I am sure have changed, too. Travel is much more of these GNR buses in action! public address system to broadcast the Water—yes, really!—but compro- he invented a few new mysteries to luxurious than the hard seats of a 1950s But, number 389 brought back Rosary which he led and all recited, mised on a pair of binoculars in which keep it going. GNR bus. But, no matter where you go another memory, and it was when we every one of those 150 miles, as the Our Lady of Knock appeared, for just on holiday, this summer, maybe it’s not went on a day pilgrimage, all the way driver, a Protestant, sound-proofed in 6 old pence. think I slept at least part of the way, the worst idea to include a pilgrimage, from Bundoran to Knock, Knock of the his cab, drove stolidly away! My sister, to this day, insists she and, as we arrived back in the sta- short or long, in your plans, too. pre-airport and air travel era, when most was short-changed by a nun at whose tion yard at Bundoran, the awful I’ve checked that number 389 isn’t came by bus and train, and when the f Knock, I recall walking stall she bought a holy medal, and the Itruth dawned that we were too late for operating a 1950s-themed pilgrimage Marian shrine was much less well-devel- round in pilgrimage outside the fact that it was getting hotter and we tea at the boarding house, and had to to Knock. Maybe just as well. Have a oped than today’s pilgrimage magnet. Ochurch, Conductor Carr at our had done enough praying for one day, head for Crowder’s Café for life-sav- great holiday. The views expressed in the opinion What do you think of HUGH DOUGHERTY’S comments on pilgrimages? Send your points of pages of the SCO are those of view to the SCO. Write to or e-mail informed individuals and groups and Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT [email protected] not necessarily those of the newspaper or the Church We must affirm and support each child on their journey of faith

THERE was a sense of embar- have volunteered in droves and out and leave the football to speak that lies at the root of many of our there for our young people, the rassment a week or two ago are are key to making the games for itself, this has been a wonderful problems today. Those of us of a same problems will face them. Do when the Queen’s Baton a success. Rather than focus on competition. The skill, passion, certain age have long since come we care? If we don’t then we are Relay was interrupted here in Fr Eddie the pathetic effort of one foolish commitment and excitement have, to terms with how we live our failing our young people. Only if Kilmarnock by an undisci- youth, we are invited to focus on at times, been breathtaking and lives and to accept the limitations. we encourage and help them to plined young person who McGhee the incredible positive input of the beautiful game truly beautiful. For our young people the growing secure their future, does our own made a futile attempt to grab thousands of young people and For every football star who has gulf between dreams and realities future have any meaning. the torch from the bearer. No this happens, we who are older not a few who may have passed graced this world stage, there are seems almost impossible to bridge Two weeks ago I had a Baptism doubt, in retrospect, this par- and wiser, allegedly, point the beyond the first flush of youth. legions of supporters who have and this leads to frustration. in one of my parish communities. ticular young person regrets finger at youth and at society and Currently the focus is on the dreams for their team. In some In the Roman Empire, those in It was my first Baptism this year. his action. It still leaves us apportion blame, justified or not. World Cup. There were protests, senses. it is the players who are power knew that to keep the peo- In another of my communities, I standing back and observing, On a positive note, the baton sometimes violent, before the living the dream. The dream is ple required ‘bread and circuses.’ have had no Baptism for over a with a sense of frustration. has come more than half way competition got under way in kept alive by the expectations of Sometimes I think we are still year. In a third, I have had a few The baton symbolises the around the globe with only a Brazil. Now that the competition the supporters. It is they who involved in the same process as Baptisms, but children are scarce desire of the youth of the Com- moment of disruption. For this is getting to the really exciting animate the process. Most of us we look at the plethora of sporting at our Sunday masses. This tells us monwealth to gather together and we should be grateful. Glasgow stage, for the moment at least, the once had aspirations about being events that fill our calendars dis- that we need to encourage and to compete. It has journeyed is waiting. For those of a sporting beautiful game is at the centre of the next greatest footballer but by tracting us from greater and some- support our young people. If we from the furthest flung corners of inclination—and for our country all that is happening. There has the time we were seven or eight times more dangerous realities. don’t, then we have no future. the globe carried by an endless in general—this is a moment of been controversy on and off the we were already faced with the While the World Cup is on, the The Gospel this week is very retinue of bearers. It has passed opportunity. This is a chance to pitch. One single negative incident limitations of our ability. It did not crisis in Iraq and the Middle East unambiguous about our need to without incident from the display our legendary Scottish has generated hours of comment stop us playing, but it did modify is going nowhere. While the affirm and support each and every sparsely populated islands in the hospitality. The Commonwealth and endless column inches. The our expectations. Now we watch Commonwealth Games happen in child on his or her journey of faith. south seas through the teeming Games has been a huge logistical World Cup has produced some football and in our heads we still Glasgow the same will be true. The challenge of winning gold at millions of India. It has been exercise. As we head towards fabulous games, some incredible dream and voice our exasperation Our attention will be diverted anything pales to insignificance carried through mountains and their starting point there is a real individual and team performances. at those living the dream who fail elsewhere. When we settle down before this task facing all of us. deserts until this unfortunate sense of anticipation. The It is this that we are invited to to come up to our critical standard. to mundane reality again after the Our future depends on it. incident on our doorstep. planners and organisers have remember as we head towards the It is this very potent mix of dreams sporting events have safely gone Inevitably, when something like done their thing. The volunteers final. When we take the politicking and hopes, confronted by reality, away the same frustrations will be I [email protected] WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 8 COMMENT SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JULY 4 2014 Recharging batteries and refreshing faith

BY MICHAEL McGRATH

T’S that time again—school’s out for summer. Teachers every- where are smiling. Parents (and grandparents) are praying for good weather and opportunities for lots of outdoor play to keep the kids busy and the bank account not tooI damaged. Of course, there are some who resent the long summer holidays for teachers, arguing that they only work short days at the best of times—from 9am to 3.30pm. This fails to recognise the many additional hours spent on preparation, correction, meetings with parents, after-school classes and clubs, concerts, Masses and many other activities which take up the time of publication, designing it for printing, Those working in Catholic education any conscientious teacher. Some have argued recently that Scot- schools having at least one full week’s often—like the rest of us—need their As a headteacher—like many land’s school holidays should be reduced holiday in February and some families designing lesson materials for teachers holidays to recharge their batteries and colleagues—I wasn’t able to be away to improve the quality of pupils’ learn- are now beginning to build in an extra and completing a video and leaflets for refresh their Faith. However, they still have from school during the summer ing. However, comparisons with other break to their annual holiday pattern. parents. much preparatory work to do over the holidays for more than a couple of countries are not conclusive in suggest- For secondary schools, once final summer PIC: MANDOLIN DAVIS weeks. There was simply too much to ing that shorter summer holidays will s for me, as I enter my 40th approval is granted by the Holy See, be done if you were preparing for improve pupil achievement. Indeed, it is year of working in Catholic we’ll be preparing for the publication demonstrate their use of the Gifts of the pupils and staff to return in a relatively interesting to note that a number of education, I’m just returning of the senior phase appendix to This Is Holy Spirit at home, in school and in short time. Some years you didn’t countries which have much longer sum- afterA a week’s break and I hope to Our Faith, the religious education their parishes. know if you would have all the teach- mer holidays than Scotland outperform enjoy another week during the time of syllabus for pupils in S4/5/6. Finally, we’ll be putting the finish- ers you needed and timetables had to us in various international comparisons. the Commonwealth Games, enjoying We’ll also be preparing the materials ing touches to some materials, which be rearranged. Other years classrooms The reality is, of course, that school some of the sights around Glasgow necessary to enrol pupils in our two are designed for parents to help their were being re-decorated—or even holidays are not designed to suit teach- during what is bound to be such a main award schemes. The CaritasAward children to grow in Faith. built anew—and you didn’t know if ers. They reflect the history and the fascinating time. will, once again, involve pupils from All of these activities will be you would have enough space for all culture of the country—and even of During the rest of this summer, the every Catholic secondary school in reflected in our re-designed website, the pupils when they returned. Other different regions in the country. So, in SCES office will be a hive of activity. Scotland and we’ll be writing to every which should be ready for the start of years again you were running summer Perthshire and Tayside, for instance, We’ll be busy preparing to publish a parish to encourage them to provide the new school session. And if we man- school classes and other activities to for many years schools have enjoyed brand new resource for primary opportunities for young people to be age all that by the end of the summer, help some new pupils to settle into two weeks holidays in October, schools—God’s Loving Plan—which actively involved in parish life. We are we’ll be ready for a holiday ourselves. a new environment. So ‘the long reflecting the historical patterns of will direct the teaching of relationships also preparing to involve even more summer holidays’ are never quite what local agricultural activities. In recent and sex education. This will involve schools in the Pope Francis FaithAward, I Michael McGrath is director of the they are made out to be. years, we have begun to see many preparing the final document for which encourages pupils in P6/7 to Scottish Catholic Education Service Make a positive change in your life and allow time for stillness and peace

AS I write this column a few renewal of your body and soul, death—technology.’That is what Just in case of what? Nuclear helps them to remain anonymous weeks before you read it, I can be an amazing I’m going to succumb attack? The end of the world? If and ask questions they might not am hoping my July experience. I would go as far as to in the end.” There is a real there were a real emergency, I’d ask face-to-face. It also allows predictions come true. I’m Sr Roseann to say that we all need periods of possibility that one day, having get through to you, not by text, them to share feelings and predicting sunshine or at least real silence to enable us to really pressed every number on the twitter or Facebook but by phone thoughts at a deeper level. It’s clear, dry skies. I’m hoping Reddy live, to really listen and respond keypad in an attempt to gain where I can speak to you. Who not ideal, but for some it works that many of you will be to the promptings of our inner- access to my own information knows, I might even come round well. enjoying a holiday or, at any For holidays—yes, we sisters most selves. Our world is far only to be told: “I’m sorry our and tell you face-to-face if I have As with most things, the best rate, time off work, school or do get holidays—I prefer either from silent and I really worry operators are busy. Please try something really important to way we can change this growing university. to visit friends, or go to a about the growing inability of again.” I will just explode— you say. So by all means, keep your culture of constant noise and We all need a break from rou- cottage or retreat house on my people, especially of the younger have been warned! phone on for emergencies, but activity is to lead by example. tine. I love routine, and some- own with a car full of craft proj- generation, to be silent—to be at Technology can be fantastic. It turn the rest off and get a good, Set boundaries and stick to times I struggle with the thought ects that have never quite got fin- peace. enables us to keep in contact proper, uninterrupted sleep. them—no mobiles at the dinner of a holiday—heading into the ished or indeed started. Either Everywhere you go, whether it with friends and relatives all over Constantly, I see people who table, no computers before 9am unknown, out of my comfort way, I like the simple life and a be shops, cafes, bars, there is the world at the touch of a but- seem to be switched on 24/7, or after 10pm, no earphones in zone, away from home, but I do place of peace and quiet. I am noise in the background. Even ton. It can literally save lives and available and online 24/7. Does it the car—at least on short it anyway. sure others wouldn’t thank you waiting to reach someone on the it can help us find answers to bring them closer to people? journeys. These are only a few Certainly if it’s work related, I for such a boring holiday—they phone usually results in a musi- almost everything we ever Does all that information clarify suggestions. Look to your own always do it. If I’m asked to give crave a few weeks of excitement cal ear bashing of epic propor- wanted to know. But as with your thoughts or just make you life circumstances and see if a talk or attend a conference or and adventure—but I get more tions, not to mention the most most things there is a price to be more confused? I think in many there is an area where you can deal with some situation away than enough of both of those in irritating of all: “Your call is paid. We just have to make sure cases it’s the latter. make some positive change to from home, my default position my daily living and so, for my important to us, please hold the that the price we pay isn’t too Don’t get me wrong, I am not create stillness and peace. I is always to say yes and just do holiday, I want peace. I want to line.” If it were that important high. We all know people who against technology. In fact, I’d be recently decided no texting after it. The lesson I really need to be alone, to go with the flow, to you’d have enough staff to are on their phones and laptops lost without it. In our work night prayer at 10pm and guess learn is at that point to stop be out of the routine I love, to do answer it! Almost every day, I from the moment they wake up recently with a couple of what? So far, no casualties, no moaning about it… Like fine whatever I want or, for that mat- am heard to rant: “Do you know until the moment they go to vulnerable young women, my deaths. wine—I really don’t travel too ter, to do absolutely nothing. what they’re going to put on my sleep, and even then they don’t first contact with them was via I http://gospeloflifesisters.word well! Solitude, if you seek it for the death certificate? ‘Cause of switch them off—just in case. text. They feel safe using it, it press.com/ WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY JULY 4 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LETTERS 9

LETTER OF THE WEEK PICTURE OF THE WEEK Two sides to staying neutral on independence debate

I MUST express my disappointment at the SCO displaying the Better Together campaigners. This publication should be at the forefront of impartiality but this is most certainly not the case. The sponsors of the recent full page propaganda advert said that it was in response to the Christians For Independence page in the May 30 issue of the SCO and threatened to take out similar adverts right up to the referendum. The Christians For Independence was to invite undecided voters to go to debates and express their concerns. William Haughey and Lord Reid’s contribution was most certainly not of the same tone. Lord Reid even emphasised his chairmanship of Glasgow Celtic in a bid to persuade. Foolish move. Canon McBride has removed the SCO from his Churches in principle and I agree with this action. I will certainly not purchase this publication until it refuses to promote a political view that is contrary to that of a large section of Scottish Catholics. I have a large circle of Catholic friends and most of my family are Catholic and with very few exceptions they are voting YES in the referendum. I know there are Catholics who are opposed to independence but in my experience they Mary Wogar, the London-based leader of Peregrinatio Pro Christo (Legion of Mary) and seven other members from the South of Ireland recently came to stay at The Immaculate are in a minority. Heart of Mary Parish in Glasgow. During their stay, they visited hundreds of homes within the parish boundary. This visit has been deemed a great success with a new presidium Keep the SCO out of the political battle being formed in the parish with four new parishioners please, but if you want an input, keep it balanced. John Fegan SUPPLIED SCO adverts must be neutral guidelines. Willie Haughey has now given at on referendum least three different answers to that question. Reading Cath Docherty’s June SCO article As a Catholic in Scotland, I really don’t want on Catholic schools made me wonder about ARTICLES in The Herald centre on an to see the SCO being exploited for political ESTABLISHED IN 1885 the coming independence. Our schools advertisement that appeared in the SCO purposes in a debate where one’s religion have a hard time of it within the UK at concerning the independence referendum. should not enter into proceedings, nor the present, my fear is that independence may The ad provoked questions about Lord football club one supports. put further pressure on our education Reid. Well known Labour Party donor Lord I would implore the SCO to drop all ads on system. There is nothing in the white paper Haughey [said] he is behind the ad. So why the independence question. I realise this will abut religion anywhere, so it won’t be did Lord Reid sign it? Willie Haughey is cost the paper much needed revenue however protected. Maybe I am being pessimistic also claiming the ads represent a separate the matter is too important to allow it to be about this. group called Faith in the Union. hijacked by either side of the debate. Honour for Scotland, and Tom Fabling All ads are meant to make clear who has Jo Greenhorn GLASGOW funded them under Electoral Commission GLASGOW a call to be good sports

Make your views known on a conscience protection clauses for those SSVP not pushing for yes or RCHBISHOP Leo Cushley of St Andrews and Edin- Scottish constitution who object to things legalised by the no vote in referendum burgh returned to the Vatican last weekend to join 23 Scottish Government, imposition of other new metropolitan archbishops in receiving the pal- A SCOTTISH Consitution sounds like a inappropriate and immoral sex education, I REFER to the letter published under the lium from Pope Francis on the solemnity of Sts Peter great idea till you consider the legalisation of assisted suicide, leading headline: SSVP member asks for your vote and Paul. The Holy Father greeted the archbishops like implications. This would give the Scottish very quickly to legalisation of euthanasia for the vulnerable. I am concerned that the old friends during the feast day Mass and, in fact, Archbishop Cush- Government a basis for it to define right and onwards to yet more horrors. writer might have mislead your readers ley is indeed a ‘well-kent face’ for the Holy Father. The Motherwell- and wrong itself and it is obvious that left Unless the Scottish Constitution itself is into thinking that the SSVP encourages or Aborn former head of the English-language section of the Vatican to its own devices, this body will take us correct from the start, all hope of advises its members or the public at large Secretariat of State worked closely with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, down the road to hell. Parliament being able to self correct is lost. to vote no in the referendum. and then Pope Francis, before his own return to Scotland and his Epis- Expect the Scottish Constitution to Even if there is a no vote in September, The SSVP is a worldwide Catholic copal ordination last year. eventually encapsulate such things as: the Scottish Government will still likely organisation which follows Christ through Archbishop Cushley had another extra special moment on his abortion on demand, promotion of cling to the spurious moral authority that service to those in need. For the last 181 years, recent pilgrimage to the Vatican, when he was offered the rare privi- same-sex relationships, undermining of the this constitution affords them. So it is we have sought to alleviate suffering and lege of celebrating Mass at the High Altar of St Peter’s. Canons and family and parental authority, undermining important to make your views known. promote human dignity. However, since its visiting clergy normally use the other altar, the Altar of the Chair and of faith schools, removal of charitable Christopher G Ross foundation the SSVP has asserted its political only the Pope celebrates Mass at the High Altar. However on certain status for faith bodies, removal of STENHOUSEMUIR independence and neutrality. It has always grand occasions the Pope may be joined at the High Altar by a select taken extreme care not to identify itself with few concelebrants for the Liturgy of the Eucharist and that included any political party or political option. Archbishop Cushley. So much left for Caritas more rewarding than looking after God’s While we are glad that some members, as Regardless of the extra honour, receiving the pallium itself sealed Award winners to do house and environment. We Catholics need individuals, follow and fully participate in the bond of fraternity between Archbishop Cushley and the Holy See. to understand this from an early age. These their political vocation in such a way that they WE MUST congratulate all our young things were well understood in the days bring Christian values to political matters, chool is out, the sun is (almost) breaking through and television Caritas award recipients. Now hope is gone by. We keep on praying and hoping the fact remains they are acting in an screens across the country seem to have major sporting events needed that they will participate in helping for such things to continue. individual, personal capacity and in no way on a 24-hour cycle. What is not to like about summer? Well, out with the various little jobs each church “Hope is the thing with feathers. That represent or speak on behalf of the SSVP. apartS from the constant need to keep young children entertained, all over Scotland requires doing namely: perches in the soul, and sings the tune For the avoidance of doubt, in struggling to find a local Catholic Church while on holiday for one helping to clean the church, weeding without the words and never stops at all.” accordance with its rule, traditions and thing. In addition to leaflets in parish, the SCO’s special Commonwealth flower beds and generally keeping church (Emily Dickinson). ethos, and in compliance with charity law, Games supplement this week aims help Scottish and overseas visitors in grounds tidy. Proper clothes and gardening Joan Duffy SSVP Scotland adopts a neutral stance with and around Glasgow from July 23 to August 3 with that. Don’t miss gloves will be necessary. There is nothing MOTHERWELL regard to the Referendum and does not Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow’s welcome message. advocate a Yes vote or a No vote. While we Pope Francis’prayer intentions for July take note of events such as earnestly seek the support of your readers Glasgow 2014, Wimbledon and the World Cup football. The Holy G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or style requirements for the poor and vulnerable, we do not Father is this month praying: “That sports may always be occasions G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views expressed are not necessarily consider this requires a no vote (or indeed of human fraternity and growth.” shared by SCO a yes vote) in the referendum. Glasgow Archdiocese is home to many citizens from around the G If you would like to share your opinion, send your correspondence to the above address James McKendrick Commonwealth (see pages 4-5 of this week’s SCO) and they swell SSVP SCOTLAND G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, address, and phone number or our Church and schools, adding richly to the diversity of the Faith in your letter will not be used NATIONAL PRESIDENT Scotland. May we always make them welcome, and may we offer Christan hospitality to all during the Commonwealth Games. WRITE TO LETTERS, SCO, 19 WATERLOO STREET, GLASGOW G2 6BT [email protected] 10 SCIAF SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JULY 4 2014 FRIDAY JULY 4 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SCIAF 11

LOVE IS OVERFLOWING As SCIAF launches its Water is life appeal, ANN WARD explains how the charity is helping communities around the world to improve their health, grow more food and work their way out of poverty in a number of different ways

HE water is free from dirt, worms and bad Helping Gemo, her family and others in her community to voirs, five irrigation canals and installing pumps to get the Donating to SCIAF’s Water for life appeal can help people in dire taste. I now feel comfortable when I drink it get clean water closer to their homes leaves them with more water to the crops. Some communities are now able to harvest need of the world’s most precious commodity today to enjoy a more or give it to my children,” Gemo Muni from time for education, growing food and working their way out their crops twice a year. prosperous tomorrow (left and above) Ethiopia told SCIAF recently. Whether it’s of poverty. We’ve also helped to set up community water committees PICS: TAMIRU LEGESSE FOR SCIAF clean water to drink, cook and wash with, “My first two daughters didn’t go to school because they to make sure the new water resources are shared fairly, and or to grow food, water is as important to life as clean air. Yet had to help me fetch water,” she said. “They now go to have trained farmers in how to conserve water, mulching money from SCIAF supporters and the Big Lottery Fund, and today 2.5 billion people, including almost one billion chil- school. I also have time to care for my family. I have time to around crops to reduce evaporation and planting trees and 23 families can now get clean water all year round. We also ‘Tdren, live without clean water and toilets. cook and make our home. I can cut grass for the animals and shrubs to provide shade for their valuable crops. gave families water filters to make sure the water was safe For many years SCIAF has been working with other organ- collect firewood. I even take part in the village saving and In Nicaragua, clean water is also scarce and many families for drinking. isations to help people have a supply of clean water. Despite loan group. Our group has started a small business—selling have to buy water for their homes and to irrigate their crops. Var is now the leader of a village committee which main- the huge challenges that remain, our work is making a big small food items like sugar, salt and cooking oil in my vil- One family we work with has a vegetable garden that now tains the well. difference—more than 870 million more people had better lage. We have saved some money which we will start giving produces tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, carrots, beetroots, “The pump well is really important for my family and other water and toilet facilities between 1990 and 2011. out among ourselves in the future. radishes and onions. Previously, they were only able to grow villagers,” he told us. “It saves time for me as well as the women In Ethiopia we work with our sister agencies CAFOD and “I will use my share to save more money to do my own crops during the winter, rainy season. Now, thanks to a new and children, and reduces the distance we must travel for water Trocaire to help Gemo Muni and others in her community to small trade—selling soap to help me change my hut into a water filter they developed with our support, they can recycle because the well is near to the house. Since we have started using get clean water closer to their home. With the money from our house with corrugated iron.” the water they use in their home and use it to irrigate the gar- the pump well my family has not had diseases and I do not need supporters, we helped to build a water reservoir that collects den. This allows them to grow crops all year round, both to to spend as much money on medicines. I am now more aware of water from a traditional well. We also built a concrete water or Christians, water has a very special significance, eat and sell in the market place. how important it is to take care of our health, to avoid water-borne pond that holds water which they use when there’s a drought. especially at the time of our Baptism, when it symbol- In Cambodia, we are working with native people in 13 vil- infections and use clean water from the pump well. I would Gemo told us she used to have to walk for seven hours with ises the Holy Spirit and the living water promised by lages to protect their land, forest and rivers, produce more food like to thank SCIAF and its partners here for supporting us.” her children, in scorching heat, to get water. Even after such FJesus. Echoing His words in the Gospel of John: “No one who and increase their income. In the village of Kirisoksan, Var Our Water for life appeal will help us to provide more clean hardship, the water they collected was not clean. drinks the water that I shall give will ever be thirsty again,” Long depends on rice farming, fruit, and vegetable crops along water to desperately poor people in Africa, Asia and Latin “The water in the well was not clean,” she said. “We shared (John 4: 14), at SCIAF we believe everyone in the world with cattle, to feed his family. In the dry season, their water can America. Every penny from the appeal will be used to help fam- it with wild animals. Monkeys would defecate in the water. We should have clean water. run out and Var and his family used to collect water from a ilies get clean water. Together, we can reach many more people were drinking this water. Our children were getting sick. The With the support of parishes, schools and individual people small, dirty stream more than one kilometre away. This was like Gemo and Var, and make sure that their families and others water was not even enough for us. We had to wait for hours in across Scotland we’re helping people to have clean water and used for cooking, washing, cleaning, watering the vegetable have enough to drink, to wash and to water their crops. That a queue. During the dry season, the well would run out of water. work their way out of poverty. With money from the Scottish garden and drinking. His family were often ill and had skin way, their children can grow up to be healthy and strong. “Now we have a clean water source close to our village. I just Government, we’re working with over 680 families in diseases caused by dirty water. When they were sick they had walk half an hour to get clean water for my children and animals. Malawi to so they can have clean water. Working in five com- to travel a long way to the health centre and sometimes pay for I To make a donation and find out more about Water for life My children are not thirsty anymore. My calves and goat kids are munities in the Mangochi, Chikwawa and Dedza regions medicine which left them poorer and unable to pay their bills. appeal visit www.sciaf.org.uk/water or call SCIAF on 0141 not dying anymore. We can drink clean water every day.” we’re helping farmers grow more food by building four reser- But in 2013, they built a well with a pump nearby with 354 5555 WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 10 SCIAF SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JULY 4 2014 FRIDAY JULY 4 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SCIAF 11

LOVE IS OVERFLOWING As SCIAF launches its Water is life appeal, ANN WARD explains how the charity is helping communities around the world to improve their health, grow more food and work their way out of poverty in a number of different ways

HE water is free from dirt, worms and bad Helping Gemo, her family and others in her community to voirs, five irrigation canals and installing pumps to get the Donating to SCIAF’s Water for life appeal can help people in dire taste. I now feel comfortable when I drink it get clean water closer to their homes leaves them with more water to the crops. Some communities are now able to harvest need of the world’s most precious commodity today to enjoy a more or give it to my children,” Gemo Muni from time for education, growing food and working their way out their crops twice a year. prosperous tomorrow (left and above) Ethiopia told SCIAF recently. Whether it’s of poverty. We’ve also helped to set up community water committees PICS: TAMIRU LEGESSE FOR SCIAF clean water to drink, cook and wash with, “My first two daughters didn’t go to school because they to make sure the new water resources are shared fairly, and or to grow food, water is as important to life as clean air. Yet had to help me fetch water,” she said. “They now go to have trained farmers in how to conserve water, mulching money from SCIAF supporters and the Big Lottery Fund, and today 2.5 billion people, including almost one billion chil- school. I also have time to care for my family. I have time to around crops to reduce evaporation and planting trees and 23 families can now get clean water all year round. We also ‘Tdren, live without clean water and toilets. cook and make our home. I can cut grass for the animals and shrubs to provide shade for their valuable crops. gave families water filters to make sure the water was safe For many years SCIAF has been working with other organ- collect firewood. I even take part in the village saving and In Nicaragua, clean water is also scarce and many families for drinking. isations to help people have a supply of clean water. Despite loan group. Our group has started a small business—selling have to buy water for their homes and to irrigate their crops. Var is now the leader of a village committee which main- the huge challenges that remain, our work is making a big small food items like sugar, salt and cooking oil in my vil- One family we work with has a vegetable garden that now tains the well. difference—more than 870 million more people had better lage. We have saved some money which we will start giving produces tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, carrots, beetroots, “The pump well is really important for my family and other water and toilet facilities between 1990 and 2011. out among ourselves in the future. radishes and onions. Previously, they were only able to grow villagers,” he told us. “It saves time for me as well as the women In Ethiopia we work with our sister agencies CAFOD and “I will use my share to save more money to do my own crops during the winter, rainy season. Now, thanks to a new and children, and reduces the distance we must travel for water Trocaire to help Gemo Muni and others in her community to small trade—selling soap to help me change my hut into a water filter they developed with our support, they can recycle because the well is near to the house. Since we have started using get clean water closer to their home. With the money from our house with corrugated iron.” the water they use in their home and use it to irrigate the gar- the pump well my family has not had diseases and I do not need supporters, we helped to build a water reservoir that collects den. This allows them to grow crops all year round, both to to spend as much money on medicines. I am now more aware of water from a traditional well. We also built a concrete water or Christians, water has a very special significance, eat and sell in the market place. how important it is to take care of our health, to avoid water-borne pond that holds water which they use when there’s a drought. especially at the time of our Baptism, when it symbol- In Cambodia, we are working with native people in 13 vil- infections and use clean water from the pump well. I would Gemo told us she used to have to walk for seven hours with ises the Holy Spirit and the living water promised by lages to protect their land, forest and rivers, produce more food like to thank SCIAF and its partners here for supporting us.” her children, in scorching heat, to get water. Even after such FJesus. Echoing His words in the Gospel of John: “No one who and increase their income. In the village of Kirisoksan, Var Our Water for life appeal will help us to provide more clean hardship, the water they collected was not clean. drinks the water that I shall give will ever be thirsty again,” Long depends on rice farming, fruit, and vegetable crops along water to desperately poor people in Africa, Asia and Latin “The water in the well was not clean,” she said. “We shared (John 4: 14), at SCIAF we believe everyone in the world with cattle, to feed his family. In the dry season, their water can America. Every penny from the appeal will be used to help fam- it with wild animals. Monkeys would defecate in the water. We should have clean water. run out and Var and his family used to collect water from a ilies get clean water. Together, we can reach many more people were drinking this water. Our children were getting sick. The With the support of parishes, schools and individual people small, dirty stream more than one kilometre away. This was like Gemo and Var, and make sure that their families and others water was not even enough for us. We had to wait for hours in across Scotland we’re helping people to have clean water and used for cooking, washing, cleaning, watering the vegetable have enough to drink, to wash and to water their crops. That a queue. During the dry season, the well would run out of water. work their way out of poverty. With money from the Scottish garden and drinking. His family were often ill and had skin way, their children can grow up to be healthy and strong. “Now we have a clean water source close to our village. I just Government, we’re working with over 680 families in diseases caused by dirty water. When they were sick they had walk half an hour to get clean water for my children and animals. Malawi to so they can have clean water. Working in five com- to travel a long way to the health centre and sometimes pay for I To make a donation and find out more about Water for life My children are not thirsty anymore. My calves and goat kids are munities in the Mangochi, Chikwawa and Dedza regions medicine which left them poorer and unable to pay their bills. appeal visit www.sciaf.org.uk/water or call SCIAF on 0141 not dying anymore. We can drink clean water every day.” we’re helping farmers grow more food by building four reser- But in 2013, they built a well with a pump nearby with 354 5555 WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 FR ROLHEISER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JULY 4 2014 Your spiritual ark against anxiety feel threatened our capacity to listen to each other begins to shut down, even biologically. In brief, when we feel anxiety our brains instinctually move towards a more primitive place, namely, towards the reptile, more cold-blooded, part of us. This is fur- ther compounded by the fact that we have less cultural and spiritual vessels to help contain our anxiety. Many of our former cultural and spiritual rituals to deal with anxiety have either dete- riorated or died. Hence, it is no sur- prise to see so much paranoia and BY FR RONALD violence in our world today. We are drowning in anxiety and lack the psy- ROLHEISER chological and spiritual resources to deal with that. This, for Moore, can be EW thinkers have influ- called ‘Noah’s flood’ in our time, the enced me as profoundly as world is drowning in anxiety and we Robert L Moore. Who is need to learn to build a ‘spiritual ark’ he? He’s a scholar who has (an ‘inner psychic temple’) in order to spent almost 50 years study- not drown and, like Noah, help pre- ing human energy from the perspec- serve life on this planet. tive of psychology, anthropology, and But, he warns, this won’t be easy. spirituality.F Few scholars are his equal We are still very much in a state of in linking human energy, even when it denial and, ironically, at one level that an electrical wire carrying 200,000 and theology: The difference between When we are feeling lonely we are is raw and grandiose, to the image and denial is actually healthily protecting volts and trying to plug in a coffee science and theology is the difference being tricked. likeness of God inside of us. He mer- us. As Moore puts it, if we punch maker. That is an image for our strug- between a jet-engine and a rocket- its an audience. through our denial and other defense gle to try to access and contain Godly engine. A jet engine needs oxygen and What are some steps towards living Recently, I had the privilege of mechanisms without first building an energy. We are constantly pressured can only fly to a certain height; it has the way of beauty and compassion? attending an Institute at which he inner psychic temple, we can fall into by this energy, from within and with- to remain inside our atmosphere. A In brief: Cut through your denial, keynoted. I share with you a couple of psychosis because we can be over- out, and need, inside of us, to construct rocket engine is powered in such a recognise what you lack. Eliminate his insights: whelmed by our archetypal energies. a psychological chalice, a holy grail, way that it can fly outside of the ‘the waffle’ from your life, learn to Our growing anxiety and our need Our defence mechanisms are needed, an inner temple, to consciously hold atmosphere. hold the tension, balance opposites, to build ‘an ark’ so as not to drown at least for a while, to help safeguard our God energies. This psychological and consciously (through prayer) try in it: Our lives today are awash with our sanity. Fundamentalism is one of chalice is too the cup of the Eucharist. On how we are to build an inner to abide in the Great Presence. anxiety and this is wreaking psycho- those safeguards: People are turning to Beyond that, we must also ask the psychic temple: We all have amazing Employ a ‘holy fierceness’ in doing logical and spiritual havoc every- rigid ways in order to try to remain question: Why is there such a resist- potential, but are forever shooting low. that. where. We are being assailed by sane. ance in us regarding being aware of It is possible to learn to walk in the Few spiritual writers exhibit ‘unregulated anxiety’ and, as this anx- the great presence? Why our habitual way of beauty, to live elegantly Moore’s combination of depth and iety is rising, our capacity to handle it On our fear of God, our attempts to refusal of the awareness of God? Why because we are already sitting in radi- balance. He merits an audience. is simultaneously going down. This is block off God from our lives, and do we prefer to walk alone, without ance. There is a radical compassion causing, in his words, a ‘pan-tribal our naïve religion: We have many God? For Moore, this is really a key already inside of us, but we must I Fr Ronald Rolheiser is a Catholic regression,’ that is, we are seeing most defence mechanisms against the part of the mystery of iniquity: We ‘awake’ to it. We are already living in priest and member of the Missionary everywhere groups huddle together in ‘numinous,’but that is understandable. habitually shut out a gracious God, a huge love. The road home must Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He is paranoia and self-protection. And When we are standing before God and preferring darkness to light. already be home. And so we need to president of the Oblate School of what are the consequences of this? trying to access that energy it is some- be really suspicious whenever we feel Theology in San Antonio, Texas. Visit Studies have shown that when we what akin to a person standing before On the difference between science alone, because we are never alone. his website at www.ronrolheiser.com

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My wounds are foul and festering, the result in spiritual matters to be aware how sin fes- SUNDAY JULY 6 of my own folly. I am bowed and brought to A SPIRITUAL ters. The opposite of this reek of sin is the Zechariah 9:9-10. Response: I will bless my knees. I go mourning all the day long. All fragrance of which the apostle says: “We are your name forever, O God my King. my frame burns with fever; all my body is REFLECTION the fragrance of Christ offered to God in sick. Spent and utterly crushed, I cry aloud every place, for those who are on the way to Romans 8:9,11-13. Matthew 11:25-30. in anguish of heart. (Psalm 38:6-9) salvation.” (2 Corinthians 2:15) But where does the fragrance come from? MONDAY T IS as if our anguish or groaning of From hope? What is its source, if not the Hosea 2:16-18, 21-22. Response: The heart is a result of our own folly. Ini- memory of the Sabbath? We bewail the bad tially, the psalmist’s folly is that he smell in stinking sins, but breathe the fra- Lord is kind and full of compassion. stinks because of his festering grance of what awaits us. If that sweet scent Matthew 9:18-26. wounds. I met once a person who had were not soliciting us, we should never gangrene. It was one of these strange situa- remember the Sabbath. But through the tions that monastics find themselves. Spirit we can detect it, and can say to our TUESDAY IIn February 1997, I went to France to bless without anesthetic. Herzog in his book bridegroom: “Let us run toward the fra- Hosea 8:4-7, 11-13. Response: Sons of new oil wells. I blessed them, and a few describes the stench. Literally, his fingers grance of our ointments.” (Sg 1:3). So we Israel, trust in the Lord. Matthew 9:32-38. weeks later the oilfields turned out to be were cut off with scissors. avert our noses from our own stench and water. During this visit to France, our friend turn to him, and then we breathe a little more housed me in a very posh hotel just round the lthough Rashi disagrees, some freely… “My bruises have rotted and fes- WEDNESDAY corner from the Ritz. One day, he told me to ancient Jewish commentators say tered.” And the cause? In the face of my Feast of Our Lady of Aberdeen. Genesis be at the bar at the Ritz at 8pm. I turned up that in this psalm we even have the foolishness. A little while ago he said: “In 3:9-15, 20. Response: You are the highest wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Amaz- smellA of dung from the rotting body of the the face of my sins.” Now he says: “In the honour of our race. Matthew 1:18-23 ingly, I was let in. My first misstep was at the psalmist. Why are the psalmist’s wounds rot- face of my foolishness.” bar: I took off my sweatshirt instead of allow- ting because of his foolishness? I have not a There are so many twists and turns in this ing the waiter to do so. David and Herbert clue, but I like Rashi’s translation: “My comment. St Augustine talks of the human THURSDAY were already there. We awaited our guest, wounds have rotted and festered because of stink of rotting flesh, and then without Maurice Herzog. When he arrived everyone my recklessness.” allowing us to take a breath goes onto the Hosea 11:1-4, 8e-9. Response: Let your in the room stood up until he went to our St Augustine’s explanation of this phrase spiritual stink: “You only need a healthy face shine on us, O Lord, and we shall be table and sat. This was because of the little in the psalm, makes you wonder what on sense of smell in spiritual matters to be saved. Matthew 10:7-15 red button in his lapel which indicated he is earth he is talking about, but by the end of the aware how sin festers.” Then the question a Grand Officer of the Legion d’Honneur. exposition you are in amazement at the depth that is an answer: From hope? The whole of Probably everyone knew who he was any- of both human and spiritual insight. He says: his comment is based on this phrase. We take FRIDAY way—he led the expedition that first “My bruises have rotted and festered.” from this section of our psalm, our need of Feast of St Benedict. Proverbs 2:1-9. climbed an over 8000m peak, Annapurna, in Obviously a bruised person is already in a and desire for hope. Response: I will bless the Lord at all 1950, and reached the summit with Louis bad state, but this case is worse, for the Lachenal. On the way down, they met bad bruises themselves have rotted and festered. O Lord Jesus Christ, give us a measure of times. Matthew 19:27-29. weather, resulting in severe frostbite, with Why did they fester? Because they were rot- your Spirit. Help us to obey your teaching, both climbers losing all of their toes and ten (Unde putuerunt? Quia computruerunt). soothe anger, cultivate pity, overcome desire, SATURDAY Herzog most of his fingers. The consequent Is there anyone among us who does not increase love, cast off sorrow, shun vain- Isaiah 6:1-8. Response: The Lord is King, gangrene required the expedition doctor to know how this process takes place in human glory, renounce revenge, and not be afraid perform emergency amputations in the field life? You only need a healthy sense of smell of death. Amen. with majesty enrobed. Matthew 10:24-33. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 14 THAT’S LIFE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JULY 4 2014 Charities must always put children first THAT’S LIFE looks at a controversial submission to MSPs by the Together alliance dealing with the issue of euthanasia

A working knowledge of the book section of the international examples of comparable legislation Celtic Shop in the run up to Christmas is the sum such as the recent amendment to Belgium’s 2002 total of my interest in football. It makes the job of euthanasia law’ is unclear. Maturity rather than age playing Santa that bit easier. As far as the World should be the defining factor in evaluating if a ter- Cup goes, if I am of a mind, I might put on some minally ill patient has the capacity to make the By Mary half-time snacks for the boys. Not for the late game decision, they argue. —they are on their own for that one. McGinty So as not to be seen as anti-social I still hang out harities such as Save the Children and with them of an evening. I am there with them in Barnardo’s—both of which are in the LL being well two weeks from now body, if not in spirit, as evidenced by the head- alliance—depend on public generosity the drinks should be on me. I have phones I sport to block the noise as I sit with my Cthrough regular and occasional giving. Few of us Brazil in the family World Cup sweep laptop browsing the day’s news. would comfortably walk past a street collector and they tell me the odds are looking shaking a can in aid of a children’s charity. I have good. I am trying to feign some his last week or so I have been paying par- to admit that I steer clear of both because of their interest in proceedings, but they know me too well. ticular attention to the minor furore over a support for abortion and population control but I am, after all, the girl who went to Rio on her submission to MSPs by Together—an that, as they say, is a whole other can of worms. Ahoneymoon and read a book during a game at the Talliance of children’s charities in Scotland with the But we need to be aware of the ethics of the char- Maracana.Himself wondered what he had common aim of promoting the United Nations treaty that was designed to enshrine the human ities we support and to take a close look at how our married, but on the plus side he has never had to Convention on the Rights of the Child. In an rights of children to present a case for assisted sui- money is being spent. Each of us must give shell out for a season ticket for me. abhorrent move the organisation is using the very cide for minors. according to our beliefs and our conscience. Press coverage of the submission was swiftly High profile charity frauds and mismanagement followed by a statement by the head of Save the of funds have made us more discerning donors Children Scotland that his charity and the Together than we were in the past. Charity regulations are alliance had been ‘misrepresented’ and their name tighter than ever and we expect to see stringent CROSSWORD Gordius No 150a had been ‘used inappropriately.’ But reading the governance in terms of administration and running text of their submission they stated very clearly costs. But we can be all too trusting when it comes that ‘in the consideration of the age threshold of to the projects they fund. 1 2345 678 16 proposed in the bill, the health and sports com- The big charities have marketing budgets that mittee should note that terminal illnesses do not allow for slick fundraising campaigns that speak 9 discriminate based on the age of a person and to the heart. In times of crisis they can immediately 10 11 accordingly, neither should health care.’They went shine the spotlight where it is most needed and for on to quote the UN Committee on the Rights of the that we must respect them. But they are not above Child to support their opinion. reproach and any abuse of their position should be They say they do not take a position on assisted challenged. Organisations which were instigated 12 13 14 15 First entry out the hat next suicide and have never endorsed either side of the to protect children should never deviate from their 16 17 TUESDAY will be the winner argument. If that is the case then quite what they founding principle. 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DEATHS CARDEN COONEY MacDONALD 30th Anniversary 30th Anniversary 12th Anniversary In loving memory of our Remembering our beloved In loving memory of my dear MacCORMICK youngest brother, Philip, who brother, John, died July 4, husband, John R., who died Suddenly at home, 12 Ormi- 1984, aged 20, also our dear- July 8, 2002, dear father of clate, , on June 14, passed away July 9, 1984, aged just 34. est mum, Bunty, who died Donald G. and Ian J., and 2014, Ronald MacCormick, grandad of Joseph. I often sit and think of you April 4, 2007, and Dad, Jim, aged 49 yrs. Beloved son of died September 1, 1989. Will those who think of him Fond memories I recall, Dolina and the late Donald, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for today, dearly loved brother, brother- Of days we spent together them. A little prayer to Jesus say. in-law and uncle. Of times when we were Our Lady of the Isles, pray Fios shiorruidh thoir dha a small. DOHERTY for him. Thigearna agus solus nach BEERS You were a wonderful brother HENDRY Inserted by his loving wife 49th Anniversary In loving memory, on the sev- Treasured memories of our diobair dearsadh air. So genuine and kind, Peggy and family. In loving memory of my dear enteenth anniversary, of dad, Robert, who died on St Joseph, pray for him. R.I.P That’s why it was so hard to husband, and our dear father, Patrick Doherty, a dear hus- July 7, 2006. say goodbye band, dad and granda, who MacDOUGALL McLAUGHLIN Hugh, who died on July 3, Thank you for the years we When you left us all behind. died on July 6, 1997, aged 88 34th Anniversary Susanna (née Hoban) 1965. shared, years. In loving memory of our dear Peacefully at Wishaw Gen- Requiescat in pace. To have you as a brother The love you gave, the way Those who die in grace go no aunt, Morag, died July 6, eral Hospital, on Tuesday, Inserted by Mary, Katherine Was cause enough for pride, you cared, further from us than God - 1980. R.I.P. June 10, 2014. Beloved wife and James. No one every equalled you Deep in our hearts your and God is always very near. I cannot bring the old days of the late Frank, mother of No matter how they tried. memory is kept, Eternal rest grant unto him, O back, Marie, Morag and the late BRENNAN We cannot explain to others Too dearly loved to ever for- Lord, But your face I seem to see, Paul. Treasured grandmother 24th Anniversary The loss we feel inside, get. And let perpetual light shine I’ll always treasure the mem- to Marco, Luca, Nicholas, In loving memory of our dear Loving you always. We only know we miss you upon him. ories, Jack and Matthew and great- Elizabeth, Anne and William. sister, Margaret Brennan, Though the tears we try to May he rest in peace. Of how good you were to me. granny to Mila. died July 5, 1990 and our hide. Amen. Inserted by Nan and family. Forever in our hearts and KEOWN brother, Michael, who died It seems like only yesterday Our Lady, Queen of the Holy prayers. 15th Anniversary July 5, 2010. The wounds are still so sore, McGINLAY Rosary, and St Patrick, pray In loving memory of Mau- Deep in our hearts a memory For every hour of every day 51st Anniversary for him. reen, beloved mother, wife is kept, RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM We miss you more and more. Inserted by the family. and sister, died July 5, 1999. Please pray for the repose of Of a sister and brother we Our lives go on without you We miss you and remember the soul of our dearly beloved loved and will never forget. But things are not the same, you with love every day. only son, and brother, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for We cannot send a letter Requiescat in pace. Robert, who died (result of an them. Your hands we cannot touch, May Our Lady and St Pio accident) on July 7, 1963; St Martin, pray for them. So please God take this mes- keep you in their prayers. Robert Snr., who died March Inserted by her loving family, sage 30, 1987; also our dear 59 Muiryfauld Drive, Glas- To Philip the little brother we MacARTHUR mother, Patricia, who died gow, G31. loved so much. Second Anniversary of our August 30, 2002. Also remembering our par- dear mum and gran, Annie, In the shelter of Thy Sacred CAMPBELL ents Michael and Annie, our who died July 3, 2012. Also Heart, our dear dad and grandpa, 10th Anniversary sister Sheila and brothers Dear Jesus, may they rest, Alexander, who died Febru- In loving memory of my dear Jack, Michael and Gerard We loved them much, but still ary 6, 1971, and our brother mother, Chrissie, who died and Philip’s recently DONNELLY we know, MURPHY 4th Anniversary of Arthur who and uncle, Donnie, who died July 5, 2004. R.I.P. deceased wife Irene. Thy Holy will is best. 26th Anniversary died on July 1, 2010. July 6, 2001. Deep in my heart you will Loved and missed by all the Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Please pray for the repose of The memories of Arthur are Deep in our hearts they will always stay, family. always stay, them. the soul of the Very Rev- cherished by us all, erend Monsignor Brendan H. Loved and remembered Loved and remembered Inserted by the family. The joy he brought will help Murphy, former Parish Priest every day. CLARK every day. us, of Our Lady of Lourdes, Car- Inserted by Iain. 15th Anniversary Our Lady, Star of the Sea, MacINTYRE Even when we fall. donald, who died on July 4, pray for them. 15th Anniversary In loving memory of John, a Our thoughts are filled with 1988. CAMPBELL Inserted by Anne Marie, John In loving memory of our dear dearly beloved father and special times, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for 10th Anniversary and family. mother and grandmother, grandfather, who died July 7, Laughter, joy and tears, him. In loving memory of our dear Morag, died July 5, 1999, our 1999. Our lives were blessed in mother and granny, Chrissie, dear father, Donald, died On whose soul, sweet Jesus, every way, MEMORIAM who died on July 5, 2004. February 19, 1964, our dear R.I.P. have mercy. Throughout those wonderful brother and uncle, Alistair, Happy memories kept for- Inserted by Margaret Anne, years. died January 2, 2003. BOYLE ever, Jim and family. Inserted by his wife Frances Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for 22nd Anniversary Of days when we were all and the family. them. In loving memory of my together, COLLUMB From all the family, at home beloved husband, Kevin, our Each of us in our own way, 22nd Anniversary GIBBONS and away. dear father and grandfather, Have special thoughts of you Remembering John, died In loving memory of Mary who died June 29, 1992. today. July 9, 1992, beloved hus- Gibbons, died July 1, 1986, R.I.P. McLAUGHLIN Close in our hearts your band of the late Molly, a dear A frequent Mass, a daily and Isabel Gibbons, died MacDONALD In loving memory of our dear memory is kept, father and much loved prayer, March 4, 2006. In loving memory of Angus father and grandfather, To treasure forever and never grandad. The purest token we can Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for John, who died on July 10, Charles, who died on July 2, forget. So sadly missed. 2010. A dearly loved son and spare, them. 1990. Whatever else we fail to do, Inserted by Donald R., Katie St Anthony, pray for him. brother. Sadly missed. We never fail to pray for you. Mary and Mary Ann. Inserted by all the family, Sacred Heart of Jesus, have Our Lady, Queen of the Holy Inserted by his loving wife Newarthill. May they rest in peace. mercy on his soul. Rosary, pray for him. Eileen and family. CHALMERS – MacNEIL Inserted by Claire and Karen. Mary, Queen of Carmel, Inserted by his loving family. In loving memory of my dear CONNOLLY intercede for him. BOYLE sister Janet, and her hus- 46th Anniversary JELLY MacLEAN, Lachlan 1st Anniversary MacDONALD band, Donald, died July 6, In loving memory of my dear 6th Anniversary First anniversary of my hus- In loving memory of James, 1969; dear father, died husband Patrick Joseph, who Precious memories of 10th Anniversary Precious memories oi Mary, band, Lachlan, father and loving dad and grandad, who October 15, 1979, dear died on July 9, 1968, our son, James, who died July 7, died July 3, 2013. loving mum and gran, who grandfather, who died July 3, mother, died July 27, 1987, John, died on July 16, 1984, 2008. Loved and remembered died July 5, 2004. 2013. dear brothers, Ronnie, died and uncle, John Connolly, 36 Your memory is our keep- every day. A silent prayer keeps us in Our Lady, Queen of the Holy Eternal rest grant unto him, O May 25, 1981, and Iain, died Boyd Street, Glasgow, died sake, touch, Rosary, pray for him. Lord. November 1, 1989. R.I.P. July 6, 1984. With which we will never part, With the one we loved and St Pio, pray for him. On whose souls, sweet Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for God has you in His keeping, miss so very much. Inserted by his wife Katie, Your loving family at home Jesus, have mercy. them. We have you in our hearts. Loved always. Barra, and Iain, Julie and and abroad. Dollag and family. 227 Main Street, Rutherglen. Your loving family. x Your loving family. family, Glasgow. FRIDAY JULY 4 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 17 FAMILYANNOUNCEMENTS

MacLEAN O’HAGAN WALKER PRAYER TO THE BLESSED PRAYER TO THE BLESSED PRAYER TO THE BLESSED 11th Anniversary In loving memory of our In loving memory of Mairi VIRGIN VIRGIN VIRGIN In loving memory of my dearly loved parents and Walker, died July 7, 2000. O Most Beautiful Flower of O Most Beautiful Flower of O Most Beautiful Flower of beloved husband, Andy, a grandparents, Catherine and Loving mother and grand- Mount Carmel, fruitful in the Mount Carmel, fruitful in the Mount Carmel, fruitful in the splendour of Heaven, splendour of Heaven, dear father, grandfather and James, who died on August mother, sister and aunt. splendour of Heaven, 1, 1980, and July 6, 1981. When a mother breathes her Blessed Mother of the Son of Blessed Mother of the Son of Blessed Mother of the Son of brother, who died on July 7, Rest in peace. last farewell, God, Immaculate Virgin, God, Immaculate Virgin, God, Immaculate Virgin, 2003. Sacred Heart of Jesus, have The blow is more than assist me in this my neces- assist me in this my neces- assist me in this my neces- Eternal rest grant unto him, O mercy on them. tongue can tell, sity. O Star of the Sea, help sity. O Star of the Sea, help sity. O Star of the Sea, help Lord, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Home seems quite another me and show me herein You me and show me herein You me and show me herein You And let perpetual light shine them. place, are my Mother. O Holy Mary, are my Mother. O Holy Mary, are my Mother. O Holy Mary, upon him. The family. Without the smile of a Mother of God, Queen of Mother of God, Queen of Mother of God, Queen of Our Lady of Lourdes and St mother’s face. Heaven and Earth, I humbly Heaven and Earth, I humbly Heaven and Earth, I humbly Joseph, pray for him. O’KANE, Helen As we loved her, so we miss beseech You from the bottom beseech You from the bottom beseech You from the bottom Inserted by Catriona and the 3rd Anniversary her, of my heart to succour me in of my heart to succour me in of my heart to succour me in my necessity. There are my necessity. There are family at home and away. In loving memory of our dear in our memories she is dear, my necessity. There are sister, Helen, who died July Loved, remembered thought none that can withstand Your none that can withstand Your none that can withstand Your 7, 2011. of always, power. O show me herein power. O show me herein power. O show me herein MacNEIL Sadly missed every day. Bringing many a silent tear. You are my mother. O Mary, You are my mother. O Mary, You are my mother. O Mary, 7th Anniversary Inserted by Catherine, Our Lady of Lourdes and St conceived without sin, pray conceived without sin, pray conceived without sin, pray In loving memory of our dear Margaret and Betty. Pio, pray for her. for us who have recourse to for us who have recourse to for us who have recourse to uncle, Donald Patrick, who Our Lady of Lourdes and St Forever in our thoughts and Thee (three times). Holy Thee (three times). Holy Thee (three times). Holy died July 6, 2007. Jude, pray for her. prayers. Mary, I place this cause in Mary, I place this cause in Mary, I place this cause in Fois shiorruidh thoir dha a Your loving family at home your hands (three times). O your hands (three times). O your hands (three times). O thank you for your mercy to thank you for your mercy to thighearna. SKIFFINGTON and abroad. thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. Say for me and mine. Amen. Say for From all the family, Ardveen- Of your charity, please pray me and mine. Amen. Say for three days; publication prom- three days; publication prom- for the repose of the soul of three days; publication prom- ish, Barra. WOOD ised. – C. McK. ised. – C.C. our dear mother, Theresa In loving memory of Bessie, ised. – E.S. Campbell, who died July 5, our mother, who died July 4, MacPHERSON DEAR HEART OF JESUS GRATEFUL thanks to Dear 1964. R.I.P. 2003, and our dear father, MANY THANKS to the 5th Anniversary Dear Heart of Jesus in the Heart of Jesus, St Anthony, Inserted by daughter and Sacred Heart, Our Lady, St In loving memory of my dear Harry, gone before. past I have asked you for St Anne and St Pio for all son-in-law. Gone from our home, not Joseph, St Therese the Little many favours, this time I ask husband and dad, Angus favours received. - P.L. from our hearts. Flower for blessings you for this special one (men- John, who died on July 8, TURBET From the family. received. – F&M.T. tion favour), take it Dear 2009. Heart of Jesus, and place it THANKS to the Blessed Vir- In loving memory of our dear gin Mother, St Joseph of Of all the gifts God gave us, parents and grandparents, within Your broken heart GRATEFUL thanks to the where your Father sees it, Cupertino and St Pio for However great or small. Patrick Turbet, died July 3, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Blessed Virgin, St Anthony, then in his merciful eyes it prayers answered. - D.L. To have you as a husband 1982, and Elizabeth Gilroy St Martha, St Martin de Por- will become Your favour, not and dad, Turbet, died June 28, 1999. mine. Amen. Say for three res and for general prayers. – THANKS to St Francis for Was the greatest gift of all. Our Lady, Star of the Sea, MacCORMICK days, publication promised. – The family of the late Ronnie I.R. prayers answered. - H. Our Lady of the Isles, pray pray for them. A.F. MacCormick wish to thank for him. 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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

Activities Brothers and sisters, only those people who are G Rea d The Sunflower Parable by Liz Curtis led by God’s Spirit are His children. God’s CHILDREN’S Higgs, Thomas Nelson publisher, 1997. Spirit doesn’t make us slaves who are afraid of G Act out the Parable. Him. Instead, we become His children and call G Hand out packages of sunflower seeds for Him our Father. CROSSWORD 38 the children to plant. God’s Spirit makes us sure that we are His chil- G Hand out roasted sunflower seeds to enjoy dren. His Spirit lets us know that together with as a snack after Mass. Christ we will be given what God has promised. 1 2 3 4 We will also share in the glory of Christ, First Reading because we have suffered with him. I am sure 5 The rain makes the earth fruitful. A reading from the that what we are suffering now cannot compare 6 7 book of the prophet Isaiah 55:10-11. with the glory that will be shown to us. The rain and the snow fall from the sky. But The Word of the Lord they don’t return without watering the earth that produces seeds to plant and grain to eat. Alleluia 8 9 10 And that is how it is with my words. They Matthew 11:25. don’t return to me without doing everything I (R) Alleluia, alleluia. 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time sent them to do. The seed is the word of God, Christ is the sower; The Word of the Lord all who come to Him will live forever. 11 (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Reflection Responsorial Psalm 12 65:9, 11-12, 13. Gospel DID you ever notice how sunflowers 13 14 naturally follow the sun? Once the plant (R) The seed that falls on good ground will A sower went out to sow. A reading from the Holy Gospel grows up and the flower blooms, the flower yield a fruitful harvest. according to Matthew 13:1-9. 15 always faces the sun. So when the sun rises Our God, you take care of the earth and send Jesus went out beside Lake Galilee, where He in the East in the morning—the sunflower rain to help the soil grow all kinds of crops. sat down to teach. Such large crowds gathered 16 faces that direction. As the sun travels Your rivers never run dry and you prepare the around Him that He had to sit in a boat, while across the sky during the day the sunflower earth to produce much grain. the people stood on the shore. Then He taught will turn its face and follow the sun to the (R) The seed that falls on good ground will them many things by using stories. ACROSS west where it sets each evening. yield a fruitful harvest. He said: “A farmer went out to scatter seed in 1 You may wear this over your other We, too, can follow Jesus, the Son. He Wherever your footsteps touch the earth, a rich a field. While the farmer was scattering the sports gear (9) encourages, guides, and helps us to grow in harvest is gathered. seed, some of it fell along the road and was 6 Move them with your feet to make your becoming more loving with our family Desert pastures blossom and mountains celebrate. eaten by birds. Other seeds fell on thin, rocky bicycle go (6) members in our home, and with our friends (R) The seed that falls on good ground will ground and quickly started growing because the 7 You may sprinkle it on your food (4) in the neighborhood. yield a fruitful harvest. soil was not very deep. But when the sun came 8 Nobleman (4) We have many opportunities this summer Meadows are filled with sheep and goats; up, the plants were scorched and dried up, 10 A reason to be let off (6) to be kind toward our brothers and sisters. valleys overflow with grain and echo with joy- because they did not have enough roots. 11 Leave behind, stop taking care of (7) We can share our games, take turns, help ful songs. “Some other seeds fell where thorn bushes 12 What's left of an old building (4) around the house—without even being (R) The seed that falls on good ground will grew up and choked the plants. But a few seeds 13 Wooden harness put on a pair of oxen (4) asked or reminded. yield a fruitful harvest. did fall on good ground where the plants 15 This signal tells traffic to stop (3,5) We can follow Jesus the Son, by produced 100, or 60 or 30 times as much as was 16 It covers your body (4) remembering our prayers in the morning, Second Reading scattered. at meals, and night before we go to sleep at God’s Spirit leads us to share in the glory of Christ. A “If you have ears, pay attention!” DOWN night. We can pay attention to people who reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans 8:14-18. The Gospel of the Lord 1 According to an old song, it's a long way may be lonely or sad. We can help a to this place! (9) neighbour with work in their garden. We 2 Britain’s only poisonous snake (5) can share a smile or a hug with others. 3 Murder (4) Our love for Jesus is so wonderful that 4 Creepy-crawly (6) we can’t keep it inside of us. We must share 5 Torch (10) the Good News with others. 9 Old lamp (7) 10 Ran away to get married (6) Discussion 12 Water falling from the sky (4) I How can we live the message in today’s 14 Tree which gives us acorns (3) Gospel message this week? I Do we listen to others who spread the LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION message? I Who are the people in our lives who spread ACROSS the message of God to us each day? 2 Electric 7 Grass 8 Steam 9. Record 10 Echo I What can we do in our home or 13 Eve 14 Chariot 15 Satsuma 16 Bib 17 Lark neighbourhood to spread the Good News this 18 Saddle week? I How can we pay more attention to our DOWN parent(s) when they ask us to do something? 1 Anger 3 Loser 4 Title 5 Comfortable 6 Manchester Prayer 11 Climbed 12 Banana 13 Easel 14 Club Dear Jesus, thank you for being our Sower. Help us to listen to God’s Word which was The Children’s Liturgy page is published planted in our hearts at Baptism. Help us to one week in advance to allow RE teachers gather around you to pay attention to your message today. Help us to grow in love where and those taking the Children’s Liturgy at we are planted—with our families, with our weekly Masses to use, if they wish, this dear neighbours, with our friends, or wherever page as an accompaniment to their our summer plans take us. In your name we pray. Amen. teaching materials

WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 20 COUNCILS OF THE CHURCH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY JULY 4 2014 Councils are an important part of our Church history DR HARRY SCHNITKER’S new series looking at the councils of the Church COUNCILS OF THE CHURCH explains why they form part of the normal development and reform process

AST November—in a much under- reported statement—Pope Francis men- tioned the Council of Trent. He was marking the 450th anniversary of the council’s final session, and wished to draw attention to a peculiar aspect of the Church’s life, one that is as under-reported as the Holy Father’sL remarks. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s 2005 notion of a ‘hermeneutic of reform,’ Pope Francis said, ‘places under a brighter light one evi- dent property of the Church that the Lord Himself bestows on Her: She is clearly one ‘subject’ which, with the hastening ages, grows and is increased; nev- ertheless, She always remains the same. And so She is the one subject of the sojourning People of God.’ This growth and change against a background of unchangeability is one of the great paradoxes of the history of the Church, and one that is almost always overlooked. There are good reasons for this. To begin with, the English-speaking world, and the Franco-Hispanic one, have a long tradition of interpreting history through the eyes of ‘progress.’ In the English-speaking tradition, this is known as a ‘Whig’ view of the past. According to this ‘hermeneutic,’ this method of interpreting the past, humanity is constantly improving its fate, constantly moving towards a brighter future. Ironically, this concept underpins not just the liberal, Western notion of the past, but was also the hallmark of traditional Marxism. This ‘things can only get better’ interpretation is cou- pled with a desire to pinpoint moments of momen- tous change: the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Age of Enlightenment, the French Revolution, and the rise of the urbanised middle-classes. It has proven to be a deeply resilient concept, and has, more or less, withstood the enormous blows inflicted upon it by the barbarism of the twentieth century. Not the trenches of the First World War, not Auschwitz, carpet bombing of cities, not the atom bomb or the horrors of the gulag have managed to unseat the ‘god of progress.’This matters, for this ‘little god’ directly contradicts the traditional Christian view of the past, and it has a profound impact on the way we as Catholics now view the history of our Church.

et me start with the first element. Christian ideas of history are based on a deep-seated every society in the world. And some progress has poses a level of continuity, a measure of unchange- of the Church, with websites referring to Pope St ‘negative,’ or should I say ‘realistic,’ notion come at a terrible price: it has caused enormous ability. This has to express itself on a theological John Paul II as ‘wicked father Wojtyla,’ the man Lof humanity’s condition. What we call original sin environmental degradation, has impacted severely level, for example in our understanding of the who severed the Church from its roots. is a recognition that human beings are not, in fact, on the human poetic imagination, has ripped apart Eucharist; in a structural level, as in the union with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s answer was sim- programmed to work towards a better future for close family life and has caused great uncertainty the Bishop of Rome; and in our understanding of ple: not only did he pinpoint a hermeneutics of con- all. Instead, unless guided by a higher moral prin- about the absolute value of every human life. the unchanging social and anthropological truths. tinuity, but he highlighted a hermeneutics of ciple, people tend to look after themselves and Progress, if defined as improvement, is, therefore, It is in the rupture of these profound elements that reform. ‘Reform is the norm’should have been one their ‘near and dear ones,’ even if this is detrimen- obviously not the hallmark of every society, of the traumas of Catholic history are to be found, for of the guiding slogans of our Church. That this has tal to the well-being of others. every age. example in the Reformation. always been the case has been known since the In that scenario, the idea of progress sits rather nineteenth century, when Blessed John Henry uncomfortably. At best, progress will be haphaz- ur second observation, that the notion of pproaching Catholic history from this sec- Newman, in his essay on the Development of Doc- ard, taking place in relatively small pockets. When historical progress has upset the way we ular-inspired hermeneutic of discontinuity trine, pointed out that one can have reform and we stop and think about it, we know this to be true. interpret the past of the Church, has causes great divisions. In the contemporary development without causing rupture with the past. Observing the occurrence of dire poverty where he receivedO a good deal of attention during the Papacy Church,A these have coalesced around the Councils least expected it, in the slums of what was then the of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. His main concern of Trent and the Second Vatican Council. At their n this series, I hope to provide the evidence that Imperial capital of London, Mahatma Ghandi was centered on the topic of this series, a Church most extreme, we find both councils referred to as Blessed John Henry Newman, Pope Emeritus stated that this was inevitable: “Although we are council. He was thinking of the Second Vatican if they are the beginning of the ‘real’ Catholic Benedict XVI and Pope Francis are correct in all born equal, that is to say, that we have a right to Council (above), of course, but we can apply the Church. This has caused all types of strange phe- Itheir suggestion that we should see the Second Vat- equal opportunities, nevertheless we have not all same question to all Church councils: if we are to nomena, not least of them the adulation or vilifi- ican Council, and, indeed, Trent or any other the same abilities. By the nature of things it is think in terms of rupture and radical new starts, if cation of St Pope Pius V and St Pope John XXIII, Church council, in the light of a normal develop- impossible that we should all be of an equal we are to think in terms of ‘Whig’ history, in other who in some circles have taken on almost as great ment and reform of the Church. Providing that evi- stature, that we should all have the same colour of words, we can see the history of the Church only a stature as the Apostle St Peter. At its most pro- dence is a laborious task: there have been a vast skin, the same degree of intelligence and conse- as a series of disconnected episodes. As the Emer- found, it causes the idea that the latest council of number of local Church councils, and even the quently it is natural that some of us should be more itus Pope wrote, a ‘hermeneutic of discontinuity the Church—and there is no reason to suppose it ones recognised by the Church as ecumenical, as fitted than others to acquire material gain. Those risks ending in a split between the pre-conciliar will be the last—was somehow a definitive break having universal validity, are rather numerous. Yet who are capable wish to acquire more, and they Church and the post-conciliar Church’ (Address of with the past. within this large array of data there are the com- bend their abilities to this end.” His Holiness Benedict XVI to the Roman Curia Karl Rahner summed this up from one side of mon strands that formed the basis for the conclu- His observation may now be seen all over the offering them his Christmas Greetings, Thursday, the spectrum, when he stated that the Second Vat- sions of generations of Catholics, namely that world. There are Indians who are much richer than December 22, 2005). ican Council was a decisive break, as profound as Church councils are a normal part of the continu- most middle-class people in this country, and the The implication of such a history of rupture is the transition from Jewish to Gentile Christianity ous stream of the Church’s history. I hope over the same is true in Africa, South America and Asia. At profound, as it invalidates how we see ourselves. at the Council of Jerusalem in 49-50 AD. From the next weeks to highlight those strands and to put the same time, poverty has increased in the West, Catholics think of their Church as founded by the other side, one has the stubborn refusal to see the the councils back into the historical context from and inequality has become the hallmark of almost Apostles, and as the Body of Christ. This presup- Second Vatican Council as part of the development which they are so often wrenched. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK