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Archbishop Cushley pledges to be ‘merciful’

By Liz Leydon Scotland’s newest archbishop, Archbishop , The newly ordained and is surrounded by his peers upon leaving St Mary’s THE new archbishop of St Andrews and Edin- Cathedral in after his Episcopal ordination burgh has been counselled by to Edinburgh brings Papal message to Scottish Catholics on Saturday PIC: PAUL McSHERRY be merciful in his ministry in Scotland, and to take special care of young Catholics. Meaning of mercy In his homily, Cardinal Harvey spoke of the ‘spe- gent proclaimer of the Gospel and an active partic- Vatican diplomat Mgr Leo Cushley of Mother- “Merciful, this has already become a key word in cial grace’of being a bishop, adding that ‘grace rose ipant in the sacraments.’ well Diocese was ordained and consecrated as arch- [Francis’] pontificate, and it’s an idea that comes to naturally upon’ the new archbishop. The cardinal, bishop on Saturday, the feast of St Matthew, by his him from the Gospels but filtered through his think- however, addressed directly the challenges facing Humour former boss at the Vatican Secretariat of State, Car- ing about a quotation that he likes from the Venera- the Church and Scottish Catholics. The new archbishop also showed humility and dinal James Harvey, Archbishop , ble Bede, the famous English historian,” The cardinal said that, while it may paint an ‘ugly humour when addressing the congregation on Apostolic nuncio to Great Britain, and Archbishop Cushley, the eighth Archbishop of St picture of what it means to be a bishop’the ordained Saturday. Archbishop of , in his Andrews and Edinburgh since the restoration of the were ‘not perfect beings without weakness.’ Referring back to his previous role as Prelate of capacity as Apostolic administrator of St Andrews hierarchy, said. “God chooses real human beings, real men with the Anticamera, assisting the Pope as he received and Edinburgh. “The Pope told me to look up the Office of Read- real faults and weaknesses... and does great things,” visitors, he teased on Saturday that ‘like the new “One of the things [the Pope] communicated... ings for the day and to find his motto—the words he said. meeting the Pope, I have was the idea that I should be ‘merciful’ in my min- miserando atque eligendo where Christ ‘mercifully’ “The heat gets so intense sometimes that the no idea what I am doing here’and said he had a ‘lot istry here,” Archbishop Cushley, 52, said after the looks upon Matthew and chooses him. But he make-up melts off the ‘actors’ faces, leaving all the to learn.’ congregation’s applause before he spoke died down. explained that being merciful doesn’t mean being blemishes for everyone to see.” Archbishop Cushley addressed the congregation soft. It means being gentle but also firm at the same However, Jesus ‘did not call the righteous but sin- I Continued on page 2 with the Pope’s message after his Episcopal ordina- time. This is what the Pope asked me to be for all ners,’ he said before adding that God ‘makes I Insight into new archbishop, see pages 2 and 12 tion at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, in the of you. redeemed saints out of sinners.’ presence of Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O’Connor, “It is also Pope Francis’ proposal for the way we The cardinal invited the congregation to join him Cardinal Seán Brady and many Scottish bishops. priests ought to be with each other: firmly resolved in praying to Our Lady for the intercession of God First Minister Alex Salmond, Dr Lorna Hood, the to be merciful, to forgive, to be humble, to re-build, for the new archbishop. Moderator of the General Assembly, Bishop John to dialogue.” During the Episcopal ordination the nuncio said Armes, Episcopal Bishop of Edinburgh, Nigel that ‘mercy is the Lord’s most powerful message,’ Baker, the British Ambassador to the , and Challenging times and that ‘sadness can only be overcome.’He offered his predecessor Francis Campbell attended the ordi- Archbishop Cushley becomes pastoral leader of St the Holy Father’s and his own prayers for Arch- nation. The congregation queued outside the cathe- Andrews and Edinburgh at a difficult time for the bishop Cushley. dral to enter, overflowing as the ordination began Church in Scotland. He follows Cardinal Keith Earlier in the Mass, a mandate for the Holy See with some watching the historic event on a screen O’Brien, whose future has yet to be determined was read aloud stating that the Vatican knew the outside St Mary’s. since his retirement, in the role. archdiocese ‘awaited a pastor who would be a dili-

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MONDAY SEPTEMBER 30 I UK premiere of James I Year of Faith talk: Christian MacMillan’s Piano Concerto Prayer Workshop 8: The Year No.3, 7.30pm, Glasgow Royal of Faith (Rediscovering the Concert Hall. Catholic Catechism) 7.30pm, St Cadoc’s Church, Newton I Mearns. Arts Project, Arts in the Autumn, Reflection on the THURSDAY OCTOBER 3 Divine Office in Poetry and I Annual Mass to welcome Music, 7.30pm, St Peter’s newly qualified teachers to Church, Partick, a special Motherwell Diocese, 7.30pm, evening of poetry and music Our Lady of Good Aid Cathe- reflecting upon the prayers dral, Motherwell. said daily by priests, religious and laity all over the world. The opening of the new legal year in Scotland was marked on Sunday with the celebration of the annual Red FRIDAY OCTOBER 4 Published poet and regular Mass at St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. The celebration was particularly special for Archbishop Leo Cushley of I Join SCIAF and Take One Lentfest performer Anne Mur- St Andrews and Edinburgh, who had been installed the previous day at the cathedral and returned to celebrate Action for special screening of ray reads her new sequence of Mass with legal professionals from across the country, along with their families and friends. Bishops emeriti Ian A Thirsty World. seven poems on the Divine Murray and Vincent Logan joined Archbishop Cushley and archdiocesan clergy in celebrating the Mass, during The film explores the use Office, also providing insights which the new archbishop greeted and blessed Senators of the College of Justice. Among those in attendance at and availability of fresh water on what is happening in the the Red Mass were Lord Gill, Lord President and Lord Justice General, and Lord Doherty and Lord Matthews, Senators of the College of Justice in 20 countries around the secular world at these times. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY world (including Congo, Cam- Violinist, Anne Morgan, of the bodia and India) through spec- Morgan Lee Band accompa- tacular aerial images shot in nies the work with music. The remote, rarely filmed regions. evening will conclude with the An unusal route The film meets the cam- celebration of Compline paigners, women and entrepre- (Night Prayer of the Church) to becoming the neurs on the frontline. It with a priest from the host provides a breathtakingly parish. Free Entry: Retiring new archbishop beautiful view of our global Collection for Donations [No THE new Archbishop of St reliance on often scarce water Tickets required]. Estimated Andrews and Edinburgh has taken sources. Event starts at running time: one hour approx. an unusual route to the role but 2.35pm, Filmhouse, Lothian throughout his life there has been a Road Edinburgh. SUNDAY OCTOBER 6 powerful through line of Faith. Screening followed by dis- I Fatima Devotion Team, “One of my very earliest memo- cussion with guests including annual ladies’ lunch and ries is of being in a very small Percy Patrick (SCIAF), Dave fundraiser, 1.30pm, Christ the chapel in Coatdyke,” Archbishop Watson (UNISON Scotland) King Church hall, Glasgow. Cushley told the SCO. “I was only and Nick Hepworth (Water Wit- three or four but I remember very I clearly seeing the Tabernacle, hav- ness). Booking is essential. You Annual Mass for friends and ing some sense that this was the can book tickets for the special benefactors of Society of house of God, that it was a very still, screenings by clicking here African Missions (SMA very beautiful place.” http://www.takeoneaction.org.u Fathers), 3pm, Holy Family As a child he came from what he k/calendar/details/936/ Church, Dunblane, followed by calls a ‘comfortably Catholic fam- refreshments in the parish hall. ily.’ “I’m the only priest or nun I SATURDAY OCTOBER 5 know of in the family, I didn’t have I Life in the Retreat I SCIAF and Take One Action lots uncles and aunts as examples,” Cardinal Harvey ordains Archbishop Leo Cushley PIC: PAUL McSHERRY he said. “But my father told me not Day, St Joseph’s Church, special screening of A Thirsty long before he died that he had Blantyre, from 11.15am to World. Event begins at 6pm, thought about being a White Father. 4.40pm. (doors 5.15pm), The Tall Ship at Much to my absolute amazement, Riverside, Pointhouse Place, Archbishop’s call to young Catholics because he kept that quiet all his I Official reception for per- Glasgow. Event details and days. But that was just after I was manent relic of St Faustina at booking as above for Friday I Continued from page 1 Guests at the ordination and reception that fol- sent to Burundi which was evangel- St Mary’s Cathedral, Edin- screening. Sunday’s discussion lowed at the Gillis Centre included Lord Gill, ized by the White Fathers which is burgh, 2pm-4.30pm. Solemn includes Percy Patrick (SCIAF) He also welcomed the Vatican diplomats he had Lord President and Lord Justice General, Sir maybe what tempted him to give away his big secret.” procession with the relic will and John Rathjen (HydroNa- worked with, speaking of the ‘simpler times’they Tom Farmer, the US Dominican Sisters of St That life, of a Vatican diplomat is be followed by an overview of tion.) had shared prior to his new appointment. Cecilia from Elgin, Abbott Mark Caria of Nun- one he says he spent 20 years St Faustina’s life and the cele- The archbishop concluded with a message to raw and Archbishop Cushley’s mother, brother preparing for, and he expected to be bration of Mass. There will be I Archdiocese of Glasgow Arts the young people of St Andrews and Edinburgh and sister. going to a foreign nunciture rather the opportunity for Confes- Project, Arts in the Autumn, from the Pope. than back to his native land. “You sions to be heard throughout Reflection on the Divine Office “He told me to have a special care for all of Reaction do get used to the idea do this every the afternoon. On the three in Poetry and Music, 7.30pm, St you, and to make sure that you have the best In a letter to congratulate Archbishop Leo Cush- three years, so you don’t put down days preceding the official Brigid’s Church, Toryglen. preparation for your adult lives from our Catholic ley on his appointment to St Andrews and Edin- deep roots,” he said. “On the other reception (Wed 2-Fri 4), a schools,” the archbishop said. burgh, Bishop Malachy of Bauchi, Nigeria, hand I think you learn to experience Same details as Saturday the moment a little bit more.” retreat will be held at the evening event at St Peter’s, “You are the future, you are our future fathers speaks of Bauchi Diocese being a child of St Now he is back in Scotland, he is cathedral with Adoration and Partick (see above.) and mothers, priests and sisters. Sitting among Andrews and Edinburgh Archdiocese. well aware the country has changed talks from 10.30am-11.30am. you are the next priests of this archdiocese: you Bishop Malachy was celebrating the ordina- a lot in the 20 years he has been There will also be Adoration MONDAY OCTOBER 7 – will stand here too one day and guide this tion of three Nigerian priests at the same time as away. “The obvious change is what and a brief talk in Polish fol- TUESDAY 15 Church. This is your greatest challenge—don’t Archbishop Cushley’s ordination. now sits at the foot of the Royal lowing the 6pm Polish Mass I National pilgrimage to the be afraid to become priests, to pick up where we At the reception, Bishop said Mile,” he said. “I think there is a on each of the three days. Holy Land. will leave off and to give the Gospel, entire and Archbishop Cushley spoke well after his ordina- new political awareness here that whole, to the next generation. tion and was an inspiring presence in the arch- was not here when I left.” Despite the political, pastoral and “Dear young people, all our eyes are fixed on diocese and in Scotland. spiritual challenges he will face as E-mail [email protected] you, for you are our future and our hope! May I [email protected] Archbishop he is clearly a man with God bless all of you abundantly!” a rich interior life, being a keen hill- walker, Music afficando and self described ‘movie buff.’ INSIDE YOUR NEW SCO INDEX TO NEWS, OPINION AND FEATURES THIS WEEK Asked for his favourite film he demurs, saying that like ‘Barry Nor- EWTN - THE CATHOLIC SATELLITE CHANNEL man, it changes.’ “Well a Desert Island movie has The perfect Christian present NEWS pages 1-7 COMMENT pages 9-11 BISHOPS’ ENGAGEMENTS page to be long and it has to be intelligent NEWS FEATURE page 8 CENTRE SPREAD pages 12-13 20 so I would say Lawrence of Ara- Tel: SAS 0141 774 5000 or 07971 514 703 LOCAL NEWS pages 2,3,4,5 STRONG IN CHILDREN’S LITURGY page 21 bia,” he admitted. “A brilliant film, for our special offer WORLD NEWS pages 6-7 FAITH page 14 SPECIAL OCCASIONS pages with beautiful photography and VATICAN NEWS pages 6-7 SPIRITUAL LIFE page 15 22-23 unforgettable dialogue. And even Steven Spielberg agrees with me on SAS - SCOTLAND’S CATHOLIC SATELLITE COMPANY LETTERS page 9 INTIMATIONS pages 17-20 FR RON ROLHEISER page 24 that one!” I More insight, on page 12 WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER NEWS 3 SCIAF urges Nick Clegg Police hostility to Christian witness to stand up for the poor By Ian Dunn Christian religious freedom is at risk if street preachers SCIAF has called on Deputy CONCERN is growing over Christian such as the Perth’s Prime Minister Nick Clegg to religious freedom in the UK after an Rev Josh stand up for the world’s poor- Evangelical street preacher was Williamson (left) est people at the UN General arrested in Perth last Wednesday for are arrested for Assembly this weekend. ‘disturbing the peace.’ breach of the Mr Clegg (right) will be repre- This is the third Christian street preacher peace when they senting the United Kingdom at that has been arrested since July, and John try to evangelise the gathering of world leaders in Deighan, the Scottish bishops’parliamentary New York and on the agenda will officer, said he would like to see an investi- be talks to agree a new plan to gation into why the police seemed so hostile end world hunger after the Mil- to Christian witness. lennium Development Goals The Rev JoshWilliamson, pastor of Craigie expire in 2015. Reformed Baptist Church, said he believed his Philippa Bonella (below arrest was part of a growing trend towards ‘an right), SCIAF’s head of commu- increasingly hostility towards Christianity.’Mr nications and education, said the Williamson added that he regularly preached world’s richest countries still had in the streets of Perth, was not using any much to do to help the millions amplification but was told by a local officer a going hungry across the globe. complaint had been made against him and that “The Millennium Develop- he was breaking the law by being a ‘breach of the process all over again.” the third arrest in as many months,” she said. ment Goals have helped to bring the peace.’ Mr Deighan said the incident was a very “These street preachers are not breaking any about real and positive change The officer went on to warn Mr concerning one. laws and are perfectly within their rights. The for millions, including reducing Williamson that if he continued preaching he “How many street preachers do we see in police are overreaching their authority and poverty and improved access to would be arrested. Mr Williamson replied towns all over the country talking about war, misapplying the law. Freedom of speech is a clean water in many of the that he would not comply because he was not hunger all sorts of issues, but if it’s only precious freedom that we must uphold. This world’s poorest countries,” she breaking the law. A second man intervened Christians who are getting carted off by the injustice must be tackled to halt the chilling said. “But inequality is on the and defended Mr Williamson’s right to police that is a very worrying turn of events,” effect already felt by many Christians. The rise and the most vulnerable peo- preach but he was arrested by the police offi- he said. “If you look at human rights law free threat to freedom of speech is a concern for ple do not always benefit from around the world. People, not cer as well. speech means you have the right to offend wider society, not just for Christians.” development. Leaders meeting profit, must be at the centre of Mr Williamson said he was then taken to people.” There is a need for greater clarity on this at the UN General Assembly this the world’s economic and politi- Perth police station. “They took me into an He added that the police had to be clear on issue, she added. “It’s evident that police all week, including the UK’s cal goals in the coming years.” interview room,” he said. “Towards the end what exactly the crime was in this instance. over the UK need clear guidance on this mat- Deputy Prime Minister Nick Ms Bonella said she wanted to of my interview the officer said to me: ‘You “Weneed to know exactly what the thresh- ter,” she said. “Three wrong arrests in three Clegg, must ensure that ending she world leaders ‘setting and seem reasonable. Why don’t you just stop old is,” Mr Deighan said. “I would like to see months just shows the level of ignorance that the scandal of global hunger achieving a set of goals for the preaching?’ I replied by saying: ‘Let me ask that investigated. Are there some things we currently exists. It’s up to the police chiefs to remains a major priority when future which promote solidarity you a question, is it better to obey man or are not supposed to discuss in public?” take a lead and issue guidelines so that this the Millennium Development and equality, end hunger and God?’With that the interview was over, and These thoughts were echoed by Andrea stops happening.” Goals expire in 2015. reduce conflict, and give poor I was given a caution. The police also told me Minichiello Williams, chief executive of the “We must tackle the growing people the chance to participate that if I preach again then we will go through Christian Legal Centre in London. “This is I [email protected] gap between rich and poor in decisions that affect them.’

NEWS ROUNDUP Teenager attacked “Enquiries are ongoing to near Glasgow parish establish the exact circumstances Fine for anti-Catholic POLICE are continuing enquiries surrounding this incident,” Detec- Facebook posts in the Pollok area of Glasgow tive Constable Sheila MacDonald A STIRLING man has been fined after a teenager was seriously said. The assailant is described as Persecuted But in court for posting anti-Catholic assaulted close to St Robert Bel- white, in his 30s, with short, comments on Facebook. larmine Church last Friday night. cropped hair and a scar on his left Jamie Love, 20, took to the social An 18-year-old man was cheek. The victim of the attack networking site in 2011 to label attacked near the church after was taken by ambulance to Glas- Never Forgotten Celtic player Kris Commons being approached by three men gow’s Southern General Hospital, ‘F****n scum’and posted lyrics between 11pm and 11.30pm, with his condition later being from the Billy Boys song saying police have said. One of the men described as stable. ‘We’re up to our knees in F****n seriously assaulted the 18-year- Any witnesses to the attack are blood, surrender or you’ll die.’The old. As the SCO went to press, asked to call Police Scotland on comments were spotted and he police were checking CCTV the non-emergency number 101 was reported the police.Atrial at footage of the atack, including or Crimestoppers anonymously Stirling Sheriff Court was told on that of St Robert’s Church. on 0800 555111. Monday that his comments caused people ‘disgust.’ Kim McGregor, prosecuting, said they incited ‘religious preju- dice against Catholic people’a Mancunia charge the court upheld. “I would submit that the lyrics ‘up to our The Pilgrimage Specialists knees in F****n blood, surrender th or you’ll die’could initiate vio- 8 December - One Day lence against the Catholic commu- nity,” the depute fiscal said. “The Pilgrimage to accused said it was meant as ban- ter with his mates but conceded LourdesLourdes by Air the comments were made com- pletely out of stupidity.” - £285 Mr Love, an apprentice stone- mason, was found guilty after a trial of behaving in a threatening or abusive manner by posting the comments between August 5 6th - 8th December - 2 nights full board - £309 including fl ights 2011 and September 30 2011. Staying at the St Georges for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception Defence agent Virgil Crawford Melkite Patriarch Gregorios lll from Syria will be the keynote speaker after said that his client’s comments For the fi rst time in many years, we are pleased to Mass, which will be celebrated by Archbishop Emeritus . had no real chance of causing fear off er a coach for the December feast day, or alarm and they would do little departing from Manchester: from £229 Also speaking will be Sister Hanan whose community in Lebanon is helping more than ‘upset people.’How- refugees, and Aid to the Church in Need’s Neville Kyrke-Smith and John Pontifex. ever, Sheriff Mark Thorley dis- agreed, and fined Mr Love £250. 5126 “Having considered the matter offi [email protected] . t: 0161 883 1515 I find the charge proved,” he said.     “I accept this was on one view a www.mancunia.com         matter of stupidity.” WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 4 SCHOOLS/LOCAL NEWS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013 Holyrood is breaking down barriers

By Martin Dunlop

AS ONE of more than 2000 pupils and part of Europe’s largest school it would be understandable for any young child to feel a sense of trepida- tion joining Glasgow’s Holyrood Sec- ondary School, let alone a young pupil with additional support needs. To counter any potential barriers to such pupils enjoying a fair and fruitful educa- tion, Holyrood works with a number of different partners and local community groups to support children with additional support needs, a programme that was showcased at an information evening for parents at the school last Thursday evening. Laurie Byrne, Holyrood headteacher, said that many parents often ‘have con- in addition to their schoolwork, are per- Pupils Liam Tracey, Aqira Ayyaz, Ibrahin Malik cerns about approaching the school for forming the role of a home carer. and Lauren McDermott were S6 helpers at the help.’ Graeme Campbell, who was representing Holyrood parents night for Additional Support Needs “An evening like this puts the child at Glasgow South East Carers Centre at last PIC: PAUL McSHERRY the centre and allows the school to take the Thursday’s information evening, explained role of supporter and facilitator,” he said. that a young carer could be providing care In an ethnically diverse school such as “We were delighted at the response from for a family member who is ill, has a dis- Holyrood there are a number of pupils, support agencies and were happy to see so ability, mental illness or has an addiction to and parents, who speak English as an addi- many parents and families present.” alcohol or is a substance abuser. tional language. During the information evening, parents Richard McNeish of Cordia Linguistics were invited to spend time speaking to rep- explained that his organisation provides resentatives from Holyrood’s partner organ- At evenings such translation services to communities isations, including Dyslexia Support and as this, you realise throughout Glasgow. Glasgow South East Carers Centre. that you are not “It is very important for parents to know Margaret Leyden, depute headteacher at alone and it is good that services such as ours are available to Holyrood, explained that the idea for the them,” he said. Triumph over additional support needs evening was to to know what Among those in attendance at the par- bring all the school’s local community services are on offer ents information evening was Maeve Scul- groups together for one evening and ‘give from the school. lion, whose son, a Holyrood pupil, has By Martin Dunlop parents the opportunity to see just what is on “ dyslexia and sydenham’s chorea. offer for all their children, and not just those “The school has been wonderful and A PARISHIONER of St Conval’s Church in Glasgow is in Holyrood Secondary.’ treats him with a holistic view to educa- celebrating a quarter century of producing stunning art- “Wehave an excellent programme of sup- As Mr Campbell highlighted, a lot of tion,” she said. “At evenings such as this, work with an exhibition in the city. The achievements of port within the school which is constantly school pupils fail to recognise themselves you realise that you are not alone and it is Edward Rainey are made all the more remarkable, how- changing as new supports are evolving,” she under the term ‘carer’ and see themselves good to know what services are on offer ever, given that he is paralysed from the neck down. said. “The aim of the evening was to inform solely as a son, daughter, brother sister or from the school. I think the parents Over the past 25 years, the tetraplegic painter has produced sev- parents and to provide a warm welcome to friend. evening has widened everybody’s hori- eral works of art using a brush held in his mouth and he is the only all. It also raises awareness of the other serv- “We try to raise awareness of” young zons.” Scottish member of the Association of Mouth and Foot Painting ices from agencies such as the NHS where carers in school and try and give young Ms Leyden expressed her delight at the Artists. promoting positive parenting is on offer and people one-to-one support,” he said. “We ‘excellent turnout’ and spoke of the early, Mr Rainey, a former soldier, lost the use of his arms and legs at the the police, who are currently working on a try to help them realise that there is help positive feedback the school has already age of 23, after severing his spinal cord in a swimming pool accident community-building programme in the area. and assistance out there for them. One of received. in Spain. It puts parents in touch with interpreting the ways we do this is by holding assem- “We hope to make this a permanent fea- He broke his neck, severing his spinal cord with three of his ver- services, careers and our educational psy- blies in schools. ture on our school calendar,” she said. tebrae, and lost the use of his limbs, arms and legs and his upper chologists.” “We have 180 young carers registered body. Like many schools throughout the coun- in the south east of Glasgow, but there will “After they flew me back to Glasgow, the injuries were so bad try, Holyrood has a number of pupils who, be more out there.” I [email protected] that I was given just three days to live, but by the grace of God, I managed to survive,” Mr Rainey said. Following the accident, he was unable to speak for six to eight weeks and was restricted to lying

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THE power of prayer ‘should not be underestimated,’ Bishop told members of the Knights of St Columba at their recent annual pilgrimage to the national shrine at Carfin. This year marked the Catholic men’s lay organisation’s 25th annual pilgrimage to the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, with large numbers of knights, accompanied by family and friends, joining together for the celebration. PICS: PAUL McSHERRY In his homily, Bishop Toal, who was joined in celebrating PIC: TOM EADIE Forty years of Catholic education at St Helen’s Primary School, Condorrat, the Mass by Fr Andy O’Sullivan were marked with a special celebration of Mass on Friday September 13. of the Holy Ghost Fathers and EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 Staff and pupils, as well as parents and friends of the school community, Deacon Joe Gallagher, spoke of The bishop added that Chris- packed into Condorrat’s Our Lady and St Helen’s Church for the anniversary Pope Francis and noted that, in tians profess their faith in God’s Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. celebration, which was led by Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow. the Year of Faith, the Holy love, shown through His Pas- 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. Fr Gerald Sharkey, parish priest at Our Lady and St Helen’s, Fr Willie Don- Father has ‘asked us to pray for sion, Death and Resurrection Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. nelly and Fr David Wallace, a former pupil of St Helen’s, concelebrated Mass peace, and the negotiations now and that He is truly present in the Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] with the archbishop. Margaret Friel, St Helen’s headteacher, spoke for the taking place in Syria suggest Sacraments. for free monthly posted programme guide and whole school community in saying that they were ‘honoured’ to celebrate that we should not underesti- He reminded the knights that their 40th anniversary with the archbishop and clergy. visit www.ewtn.co.uk for more info. mate the power of prayer.’ God was with them in their char- WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LOCAL NEWS 5 Scottish order greeted in Rome by Holy Father

A LARGE Scottish contin- ‘great honour’to be selected to gent recently joined more meet the Holy Father. than 4000 Knights and “It was an unforgettable and Dames of the Equestrian highly moving experience,” Order of the Holy Sepulchre he said. from throughout the world The pilgrims attended further on pilgrimage to Rome as solemn Masses at St Peter’s and part of their activities to St Paul Outside the Walls, led by mark the closing of the Year Cardinal Edwin O’Brien, Grand of Faith. Master of the order. In the basil- More than 50 members of the ica of St John Lateran, they were order’s Lieutenancy of Scotland, treated to a concert of religious their families, and friends, led by choral music based on the pas- the new Lieutenant Ritchie Greig, sion and resurrection of Christ, a parishioner of St Matthew’s two major themes on which the Church, , were in order’s spirituality is based. They Rome for the celebrations, which prolonged their stay in Rome by included one of their number two days, on each of which they being greeted by Pope Francis. celebrated Masses for the Scot- After an inaugural Mass at St tish Lieutenancy. They also vis- Paul Outside the Walls, the Holy ited the order’s headquarters, a Father received pilgrims at a Renaissance building which was special audience, during which the former residence of Cardinal he spoke to them of their mis- Domenico della Rovere, and sion to grow in faith and support were welcomed by the Governor the Christians in the land of General of the Knights and Christ’s birth. Pope Francis Dames of the Holy Sepulchre, exhorted those gathered as pil- Count Agostino Borromeo. grims to ‘walk in life with a “He spoke to us of the world- clear purpose of bringing hope wide expansion of the order, cur- to that community.’ rently some 30,000 strong,” Mr “He highlighted the needs of Donnelly said. “He was particu- those suffering in the Holy Land larly proud of the fact that, almost and the need for members of the alone among major charities, the adversity in inspiring exhibition order to build a community there contributions to the order had in love and compassion, founded risen over the last two years and on faith in Christ’s death and res- had now reached 11 million dol- in his bed for four to six months. (Left) Edward Rainey’s work from the anniversary exhibition. (Above) The urrection,” Paul Donnelly, who lars annually. He decided, however, that he ‘wanted to do something positive’and artist in his studio was among the Scottish pilgrims “This goes to fund the work of ‘constructive’ with his life, and has since concentrated his efforts on PIC (LEFT): PAUL McSHERRY. in Rome, said. the Latin Patriarchate of painting, which he achieves with the help of God. PIC (ABOVE): ROBERT PERRY FOR THE SCOTSMAN Following the audience, the Jerusalem, within which the Scot- “Every time I paint, I pray,” Mr Rainey said. “My Faith is very Pope received a number of rep- tish Lieutenancy has particular important to me and it helped me through fol- resentatives of the knights and responsibility for the parish of lowing the accident.” Every time I paint, week at the Royal Highland Fusiliers Museum dames, including Frank Lunny, Our Lady of Sorrows, Aboud, in Mr Rainey’s collection comprises many dif- in Glasgow. Shortly after leaving school—and Lieutenant of Honour of the the occupied West Bank area of ferent works of art, though he has a particular I pray. My Faith is following a short spell working as a trainee Scottish Lieutenency (below). Israel, which includes a school fondness for landscape paintings. His work has very important to me butcher—Mr Rainey enrolled with the Royal Mr Lunny said it had been a and dispensary there.” been exhibited in many galleries and through his and it helped me Highland Fusiliers. His career took him to serve art he has met the Princess Royal and the late through following in Northern Ireland and enabled him to take part Princess Diana. In addition to painting he has in numerous sports, including abseiling and sky also taken up the art of sculpture. the accident. diving, and he trained as a ski instructor. Although his disability means he is unable to The accident that resulted in his paralysis regularly attend Mass at St Conval’s, Mr Rainey is“ well known within occurred while he was on leave from the Fusiliers in the summer the parish community and he receives home visits from St Conval’s of 1984. Eucharistic ministers as well as Fr William McGinley, parish priest. “I have seen some of his fantastic art work and it is amazing to see I [email protected] what he can achieve,” Fr McGinley said. I Visit http://rhf.org.uk/rhf/index.php? 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IN HIS first major interview, “It is not necessary to talk about ings of the Church are not all Pope Francis also said in the he added, though without specify- Pope Francis has spoken about these issues all the time.” equivalent,” the Pope added. “The interview that he wished to shake ing the action in question.” the perils of over-emphasising The Holy father’s remarks Church’s pastoral ministry cannot up the Church’s approach to gov- He described the evolution of Catholic teaching on sexual appeared in a wide-ranging inter- be obsessed with the transmission ernance. his governing , starting with and medical ethics and said view with Jesuit Fr Antonio of a disjointed multitude of doc- “Many think that changes and his appointment at age 36 as supe- the highest priority for the Spadaro, editor of the Italian jour- trines to be imposed insistently. reforms can take place in a short rior of the Argentine province of Church must be to ‘heal nal La Civilta Cattolica. The inter- “The Church sometimes has time,” the Pope said. “I believe that the Jesuits. wounds and to warm the view, conducted in August, was locked itself up in small things, in we always need time to lay the “My authoritarian and quick hearts of the Faithful.’ the basis for a 12,000-word article small-minded rules. The most foundations for real, effective manner of making decisions led “Wecannot insist only on issues published simultaneously in 12 important thing is the first procla- change.And this is the time of dis- me to have serious problems and related to abortion, gay marriage Jesuit publications around the mation: Jesus Christ has saved cernment. Sometimes discernment to be accused of being ultraconser- and the use of contraceptive meth- world. Pope Francis personally you. The confessional is not a tor- instead urges us to do precisely vative,” he said, adding, “I have ods,” the Pope said, noting that he reviewed the article and approved ture chamber, but the place in what you had at first thought you never been a right-winger. It was had been ‘reprimanded’for failing its publication. which the Lord’s mercy motivates would do later. And that is what my authoritarian way of making to speak often about those topics. “The dogmatic and moral teach- us to do better.” happened to me in recent months,” decisions that created problems.”

By Stephen Reilly

Rancher convicted of POPE Francis has condemned a devastating suicide bombing at an Anglican Church in Pakistan at the week- end, calling the violence unacceptable and urging peace Sr Dorothy’s murder efforts in the region. “Today, in Pakistan, because of a wrong choice, a decision of ABRAZILIAN court has con- hatred, of war, there was an attack in which over 70 people victed a rancher for ordering died,” the Pope said in impromptu remarks at the end of his trip the murder of a US nun over a to Sardinia last Sunday. land dispute. It is the third “This choice cannot stand. It serves nothing. Only the path of time Vitalmiro Bastos Moura peace can build a better world.” has been tried for Dorothy At around noon last Sunday two suicide bombers blew them- Stang’s 2005 death after pre- selves up in the midst of the hundreds of worshippers leaving vious convictions were over- the historic All Saints Church in Kohati Gate, a heavily popu- turned. lated area of Peshawar, Pakistan. Sr Dorothy (right), 73, cam- Witnesses of the attack, which killed at least 80 and wounded paigned for 30 years to save rain- more than 120 people, said they heard two blasts from the forest from the interests of bombs, the second being more powerful than the first. Suicide wealthy landlords. She had tried vests were later found outside of the church. Though Christians to block Mr Moura’s attempts to lent conflict for natural resources have endured mob rampages on their places of worship and seize land and was shot six times. in Brazil’s Amazon region. arson attacks on their settlements in recent years, they have been Mr Moura, who was convicted In the past 30 years, more than largely spared the ravages of suicide bombings for a little more in 2007 and 2010 in verdicts that 1000 people have been killed in than a decade. The last wave of blasts in churches and Christian were subsequently overturned, land disputes in Brazil, with some institutions came in 2002, in the months following the US inva- was sentenced to 30 years in two-thirds of the murders hap- sion of Afghanistan. prison. In the latest trial, the judge pening in Para.Ahead of the latest It is unclear exactly who was behind the attack, with two mil- said the rancher had acted in a verdict, Sr Dorothy’s sister, Bar- itant groups claiming responsibility. Jandullah and the Junood cold-blooded and cowardly bara Richardson, said the repeated ul-Hifsa—both with past links to the Pakistani Taliban —said manner. trials had been upsetting but had they ordered the double bombing in retaliation for US drone Prosecutors earlier said Mr helped maintain a spotlight on the strikes in Pakistan’s tribal north-west. Moura and another rancher had issues. This attack comes as the latest in a series of assaults on hired gunmen to kill Sr Dorothy. “That keeps the injustice of the Pakistani Christians, who represent about 1.6 percent of the Mr Moura’s lawyers argued there system before the people’s eyes,” country's over- wasn’t enough evidence linking she said. “Dorothy is ever promi- whelmingly Muslim him to the crime. The death of Sr nent. The people understand what population. There Dorothy in the northern state of happened to her and what are about 200,000 Attacking Para became a symbol of the vio- this means.” Christians in the innocent men, province, of whom women and chil- 70,000 live in dren while praying Peshawar. SPOTLIGHT ON Both religious in the church is a and political leaders shameful act of have condemned the cowardice. Papal appeal attack, and angry “ crowds took to the streets in denouncement of the state’s failure to protect minori- mourning and protest. ties. On Sunday the demonstrators blocked roads in Peshawar, He also demanded that the government takes immediate steps Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi, and reports say that rallies are to apprehend the culprits and take measures to protect the wor- also expected in major cities on Monday. ship places of all religious minorities. He added that the gov- The attack is thought to be the deadliest ever on Pakistan's ernment should seriously tackle the increasing religious and Christians and Pakistan’s Catholic Bishops’ Conference (PCBC) sectarian intolerance that has reached alarming proportions. has strongly condemned it. ” Archbishop Coutts visited Scotland in 2009 and told the SCO Archbishop Joseph Coutts, the president of PCBC, expressed then that being a Christian in Pakistan was like ‘living in the shock and sorrow over the brutal attack. middle ages.’ “Attacking innocent men, women and children while praying “Life for Christians in Pakistan is very tense,” he said. in the church is a shameful act of cowardice,” he said in a “We do feel in danger and the government does not do enough statement. to protect us.” He announced that all the Christian educational institutions Interior Minister Chaudry Nisar Ali Khan travelled to in the country will remain closed for three days as a sign of Peshawar on the prime minister’s instructions to sympathise

Pope stressed we can never serve addressed the participants in the that is at the heart of our exis- NEWS ROUNDUP God and money at the same time. Plenary Assembly of the Pontifi- tence and our journey, the beauty Pope condemns the Money, the Pope went on, sick- cal Council for Social Communi- of faith and of the encounter with love of money ens our minds, poisons our cations. He said the goal of the Christ.” Pope Francis has conveyed his sympathies to the Mexican victims of thoughts, even poisons our faith, Church for its communications Appointments to the Hurricane Ingrid. In a message to Cardinal Francisco José Robles THE love of money is the root of leading us down the path of jeal- efforts is ‘to understand how to Roman Curia Ortega of Guadalajara, the president of the Mexican bishops’ confer- all evil, that stark warning con- ousy, quarrels, suspicion and con- enter into dialogue with the men ence, the Pope promised ‘fervent prayers for the eternal repose of the tained in St Paul’s first letter to flict. If we are not careful wealth and women of today in order to THE Vatican announced a deceased’ in the wake of a storm that claimed more than 55 lives and Timothy was at the heart of Pope can lead to vanity and the sin of appreciate their desires, their series of key appointments in left more than 8000 people homeless. The Pope’s message, sent in the Francis’homily at his morning pride, he added. doubts and their hopes.’The Holy the Roman Curia on September form of a telegram from the Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Mass in Casa Santa Marta last Father said: “The challenge is to 21, as Pope Francis began Bertone, offered condolences to the families of the victims and to Friday. Reflecting on the way in Holy Father on Church rediscover, through the means of assembling his own Vatican those injured by the storm which greed can corrupt our communication social communication as well as leadership team. The Pope con- hearts and weaken our faith, the POPE Francis on Saturday by personal contact, the beauty firmed the prefects of two Vati- WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER WORLD/VATICAN NEWS 7 wounds rather than Church teaching on sexuality

Later, asArchbishop of Buenos from the Vatican. Some Vatican dlemen or managers.” repeats over and over is Aires, he adopted another offices ‘run the risk of becoming Cardinal Sean O’Malley of tenerezza (tenderness.) approach, meeting often with his institutions of censorship,’ Boston said the Pope’s interview “On the Feast of St Joseph, in auxiliary bishops. he said. showed how all Catholics must his inaugural Mass he speaks to “I believe that consultation is “It is amazing to see the face up to the challenges of their us about protecting people, very important,” the Pope said, denunciations for lack of ortho- Faith. showing loving concern for each noting his establishment as Pope doxy that come to Rome. I think “Pope Francis is calling on us and every person, especially of the so-called Group of Eight the cases should be investigated to embrace the vision of reality children, the elderly, those in advisory panel of cardinals. “I by the local bishops’ confer- that is the Church’s Faith and need, who are often the last we want to see that this is a real, not ences, which can get valuable that values each and every think about.” ceremonial consultation.” assistance from Rome. These human being, and stresses our As a result of these experi- cases, in fact, are much better responsibility to love and serve ences, the Holy Father said he dealt with locally,” he added. each other, especially the most I Read the full interview at intended to devolve more author- “The Roman congregations vulnerable in our midst,” he said. http://www.americamagazine.or ity to local churches and away are mediators; they are not mid- “The word that Pope Francis g/pope-interview.

After mall attack, Catholic leaders praise Kenyan spirit Pontiff speaks about

AS KENYAN security forces and at least 175 injured. worked to finally secure the Kenya’s foreign minister said money at Sardinia visit shopping centre that was ‘two or three’Americans and a attacked by Islamic extrem- British woman were among the ON HIS second Italian trip out- Pope Francis embraces a young attackers. woman during an encounter with ists, the nation’s Catholic side Rome, Pope Francis last youth in Cagliari, Sardinia leaders praised their fellow Amina Mohamed said the Sunday visited the island of citizens responding with ‘the Americans were 18 or 19 years Sardinia and condemned the Kenyan spirit.’ old, of Somali or Arab origin, western world’s focus on recession, Prime Minister Enrico In a statement released on and lived ‘in Minnesota and one money. Letta recently described youth Monday, two days after the other place’ and that the Briton “We don't want this globalised unemployment as a ‘plague.’ attack and hostage crisis began, was a woman who had ‘done economic system which does us so The Pope told his audience in the bishops praised security offi- this many times before.’ much harm,” he said. “Men and the city of Cagliari that he can feel cers for their service, ordinary According to testimonies women have to be at the centre (of their pain, because he lived through Kenyans for donations of blood, gathered by survivors, the an economic system) as God a similar economic meltdown in ‘the sacrifices of those working attackers targeted their victims wants, not money. The world has Argentina in the late 1990s. He in health services; all who have based on religious affiliation, become an idolator of this god argued that such implosions are not volunteered in any way to save saving the Muslims, to whom called money. merely a technical or economic the lives of our brothers and sis- they asked to recite the Shahada, “If there’s to be authentic pro- problem, but also have an ‘ethical, ters in danger.’ the Muslim profession of faith. motion of the person, work has to spiritual and human’dimension. The statement said Catholics However, Christian and Mus- be guaranteed,” the Pope said, “At its roots, it’sa betrayal of the sent condolences to all Kenyans, lim religious leaders in Kenya insisting that work and human dig- common good, both on the part of ‘especially those who have lost have joined in condemning the nity are closely intertwined. individuals and by powerful loved ones and friends in the murderous attack and said the The Holy Father also stressed groups,” he said. “The entire soci- Westgate (mall) hostage crisis. It attempt to sow inter-religious ecological sensitivity, a special ety, in all its components, should is a time of great pain and sor- hatred will fail. concern in places such as Sardinia make every possible effort to row for all Kenyans as the inno- Adan Wachu, the secretary- that rely on tourism and agriculture ensure that work, which is a cent pe.’ general of the Supreme Council as the prime motors of economic source of dignity, is a central The Church statement was of Muslims in Kenya, said that life. The Pope argued that one area preoccupation.” signed by Bishop Philip Anyolo his group would keep working in which societies ought to be Pope Francis stressed this of Homa Bay, Kenya, vice presi- for peace. investing in job creation is pre- because times of crisis tend to breed dent of the Kenya Conference of “We are convinced beyond cisely in eco-friendly enterprises. ‘inhuman work, slave-labour,work Catholic Bishops. doubt that the attempt to sow The comments on jobs in partic- without proper security or without Extremists from al-Shabab, an seeds of discord between Mus- ular have obvious political and respect for creation, without respect affiliate of al-Qaida, stormed lims and Christians will fail mis- social relevance in Italy, where for rest, holidays and families, such Nairobi’s Westgate mall last Sat- erably and that we shall remain almost half of the population as working on Sunday when it’snot urday, throwing grenades and united,” he said. between the ages of 15 and 24 is necessary.’ He celebrated Mass at firing on civilians. Kenyan estimated to be out of work.As the the famed Sardinian sanctuary of authorities described the extrem- Italian economy remains mired in Our Lady of Bonaria. for Pakistan ists as ‘a multinational collection A mother and her children hide from from all over the world.’ gunmen at Westgate mall in Nairobi, At least 68 people were killed Kenya on Saturday A Christian woman mourns next to the coffin of her brother who was killed in a suicide attack at All Saints Church on Sunday with the community and console injured victims. “No religion condones attacks against women and children and innocent civilians,” he told the media. “The enemies of Pak- istan and Islam are behind today’s attack. I’m here to express solidarity with the Christian community. The government has announced three-day mourning across the country.” The interior minister held out an assurance that the govern- ment would do everything it could to protect the religious minorities of Pakistan and said ‘the government is ready to reconstruct the church building.’ can congregations: Archbishop the Pope’s other changes, he Gerhard Müller at the Congre- transferred Cardinal Mauro Pia- gation for the Doctrine of the cenza, who had been the prefect Faith and Cardinal Fernando of the Congregation for Clergy, Filoni at the Congregation for to a new role as head of the Evangelisation. Shortly after Apostolic Penitentiary. To his election, the Pope had replace Cardinal Piacenza, the announced that the leaders of Pope named Archbishop Ben- the Roman Curia should remain jamin Stella, who has been at their posts donec aliter head of the Pontifical Ecclesi- provideatur [until other provi- astical Academy, the training sions are made.] The appoint- place for Vatican diplomats, the ments of these two prefects are new prefect of the Congrega- no longer provisional. Among tion for Clergy. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 8 NEWS FEATURES SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013 Get ready for Mission month and Sunday

ON SUNDAY October 20, and their tireless work throughout the worldwide Church cele- Chennai in India in rescuing brates World Mission Sunday young girls from child trafficking but a great deal is happening and child labour and providing in Scotland before then. them with a safe refuge at their Bishop (below Marialaya Children’s Home. left) recently helped launched The DVD of Sr Clara and the Mission Month here in Scot- relevant Mission Sunday 2013 land and next Friday marks resources are available on Mis- the Missionary Children Day sion Matters Scotland’s website of Prayer. http://missionmattersscotland.org/ On October 20 every parish in index.php?id=62 every country in the world where These are a useful tool to the Church is present will be cele- inspire communities to continue brating being part of a universal supporting overseas mission. Church. This means potentially Primary schools in Scotland 1.2 billion people praying and are encouraged to celebrate Mis- Magongo, the forest spirit giving so that Christ is made bet- dances through the fire in a sionary Children World Day of village in Liberia ter known throughout the world. Prayer on Friday October 4 as On Mission Sunday, the Pope part of Mission Month and to asks Catholics all over the world pray for children around the to join together at Mass to pray, world who live in poverty and celebrate and care for the whole daily hunger. To assist schools, family of the Church. Mission Matters Scotland has a World Mission Sunday is the powerpoint, poster and teacher’s Time to banish false gods special day that unites Catholics notes available on the website all over the world in prayer, cele- http://missionmattersscotland.org/ bration and care for the family of index.php?id=122 JOE McGRATH speaks of the importance of trying to maintain a strong the Church. Thanks to the sacri- In his Mission Month letter to fice and witness of missionaries, the National Directors of the Faith and focusing on the one true God in spite of many distractions the is growing; Pont”ifical Mission Societies many churches can now take care around the world, Fr Timothy of themselves. However, more Lehane B svd [Secretary General] AST month I quoted His Holi- cult conditions. The people had realised that Fr than 40 percent of the Church writes: “This year is special, ness, Pope Francis, telling us to Gary brought more than promises; he brought across the world still needs our because we celebrate it in an era build the Church. We must be the himself. By his selflessness and good works he help to survive and grow to self- of new beginnings—The Year of evangelists spreading the Faith. had shown them the true meaning of the Gospel sufficiency. Even more challeng- Faith and a new Pontiff. That sounds exciting and really message. ing is the fact that more than 50 Since becoming Bishop of scary all at the same time. It is exciting percent of the world’s people has Rome, Pope Francis has insisted because it places us in the forefront of build- t seems to me that it is not the telling of the never heard of Jesus and so don’t on a better and more profound Ling the Kingdom of God on earth. It is scary story that is important. If we are to build the know that they are loved uncon- participation in the Church’s mis- because we don’t really know how to go Church we must be prepared to give our- ditionally by God. sionary activity. He has ques- about it. Iselves to be used. Evangelisation is the work of By supporting Mission Matters tioned our authenticity and A few years ago I was in Liberia with Fr the Holy Spirit. Wemust allow the Spirit to use Scotland, parishioners in Scot- integrity as regards mission. Gary Jenkins, an SMAmissionary. I was learn- us to influence other people. We can be an land will be directly helping over “Mission Sunday is a celebra- ing about how a mission works, looking at the JOE McGRATH’S influence by behaving like true Christians in the 1100 dioceses in these young tion. In his message this year, the school, the clinics and the people working there. way we go about our daily lives and in the way Churches, bringing hope and new Holy Father reminds us that Mis- He was a very experienced missionary and was JOURNEY OF FAITH we treat others. life to people thirsting to hear of sion Sunday is a celebration working in remote villages, bringing the Gospel Telling the story of Magongo dancing God’s love for them. because we believe. He says to people who had never heard the Word. over that element. The boys from the mission through the fire made me think back to the boys Through Mission Matters Scot- “Faith is a precious gift from At that time, Liberia was emerging from a who accompanied us stayed close to us in fear. who were afraid of the forest spirit.At the time land, the prayers and donations of God” that He wants to be in com- disastrous civil war and people were returning The old religion still carried sway. Magongo is I was both puzzled and amused. These boys had the people of Scotland will sup- munion with us so that we may to devastated villages to try to pick up the really a man in a suit of grass, not exactly what been boy soldiers in the civil war and had seen port the work of missionaries and participate in His life. This expe- threads of normal life again. I asked Fr Gary you would wear to dance through a roaring fire dreadful things. They were Christians, firmly the young churches worldwide as rience helps us to open our minds how he went about introducing people to the but that is why it is so impressive. believing in one God and yet they still feared they build schools, provide to understand the way of truth, Gospel. How do you get them interested? His I wondered what it was about Fr Gary that this other god. The apparent weakness of their healthcare and share faith, often search for, and care for each answer was quite simple. The culture in those impressed the villagers more than Magongo. It faith made me think of my own Faith in one in difficult and dangerous circum- other.” African communities was an oral one. Most turned out that Magongo is a spirit dedicated to true God. Do I really have no other gods in my stances, so that all may know Pope Francis also says that people could not read and write so everything Fr Gary and he bowed down before the priest life? If that is the case then why did I make sure God’s love and live a life of dig- Mission Sunday is a thanksgiving was in the spoken word. Their culture was after the dance. Now I was really puzzled. Fr I had a lottery ticket last night? If my Faith was nity. day because of the experiential passed down through the generations in stories. Gary eventually told me the story. strong I would understand that money will not Bishop Gilbert joined Fr Julius joy of faith as a gift. A gift that Fr Gary told stories. He had gone to the village, telling his stories bring me happiness or satisfaction. I tell myself Kundi, vice-rector of the Good grows only when imparted, a gift His stories were the stories of the Bible. He and building a community but there was that money is useful and could be used to Shepherd seminary in Kaduna, that needs our response and the visited villages and told his stories to generate another group there, an Evangelical group who change the lives of so many poor people. It Nigeria, Fr John Convery and one who answers becomes a fol- an understanding of what Christianity was opposed his presence. They disrupted his could do a lot of good. John Evitt, development co-ordi- lower of Christ and a witness about. He told me that Missionaries did not attempts to have a Mass in the village and he I am deluding myself. Millions could be put nator of Mission Matters Scot- who enriches the life of the com- bring God to Africa. God was already there. eventually gave up. to good use, but the Gospel message is not land to launch Mission Month munity. The Holy Spirit moved in Africa before the He explained to the village chief that the peo- about using easy money. It is about the hard 2013 at the Conforti Institute in white man and created a thirst for knowledge ple did not seem to want him there. That would reality of sharing the little we have, not the sur- Coatbridge. I Mission Matters Scotland is of God. What was new to Africa was Jesus. have been the end of the story but for the start plus we can’t think how to spend. If I won the For Mission Sunday 2013, the working name of This seemed logical but it all seemed a bit too of a new war. The civil war was, as I have said, lottery would I help the poor before or after Mission Matters Scotland is MISSIO Scotland. Email: simple. disastrous for the people. Many fled into dis- buying myself a shiny red sports car? focusing on the story of Sr Clara national.office@missionmat- placement camps, seeking safety but often find- Yes, there are still some false gods in my life and her fellow Salesian sisters tersscotland.org r Gary agreed and offered to take me on ing very difficult conditions. Fr Gary stayed in and I need to recognise them for what they are. a visit he was making to a village in the his post throughout the war and did his best to Only then can I live a life that truly teaches by forest where he had started a small Chris- alleviate the condition of the people and sought example. Only then will I be able to live up to Ftian group. The village was not too far away but aid from many people in the UK. Many of you the task Christ set for all Christians; to lead the was not easy to reach. We drove off the road will have helped him via SIR and Mary’s world to Him. and down tracks through the forest until we Meals. Now I am not so sure of myself than I was reached a river. There we were met by a boat- When the war finished and the people were when I started writing this. I need to go off and man in his dugout canoe. returning a messenger came from the village. seek out those other false gods that might be There were only two men who were allowed The chief wanted Fr Gary to come back. He lurking there, somewhere in the back of my to ferry people across the river. He came back went to the village and asked the chief why he mind. and forth until the whole party was across. We had sent for him. He had tried before but the If you would like to see Magongo in action go found ourselves on the edge of the village and people had preferred a different group. Why to http://www.theviewfromjoemcgrath. walked in to a great welcome. We celebrated would things be different now? word press.com. They might not be dancing Mass in a hut in the centre of the village before The chief agreed that the people had been through fire but they could be hiding in that sharing a meal there. drawn to a different Christian group who had lottery ticket or that bottle of red. Oops, that As darkness fell we were treated to a spec- offered prosperity in this life. When the war might be another of mine. tacular dance display where Magongo, a forest came that group left. Fr Gary had stayed and spirit danced through fire, displaying his power had continued to work to alleviate their diffi- I www.themcgraths.me.uk

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LETTER OF THE WEEK Full Church and plenty of young Catholics BY A quirk of fate I found myself at Carfin Grotto on a Sunday morning (Sept 15). It was 10.30 am so myself and my companion decided to stay for 11am Mass. We were early, so not too many people were in, as yet. However, as we approached the hour, the church filled up to capacity. When Mass started and the priest asked for the children to come forward for the children’s liturgy, they did, lots and lots of them. I was amazed at the numbers! I am from the west of Glasgow and I have not seen that kind of turnout for many years. I would like to thank all of the parents of St Francis Xavier’s for bringing their children to Mass. It was inspiring to see it and it filled me with hope for our church. It was a lovely service too so I must thank the parish priest for his part in this, to me, remarkable event. I left Mass with a huge smile on my face and encouraged to pray that this could happen in my own parish. May God bless you all. A very happy Catholic DRUMCHAPEL, GLASGOW

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Great work of Caritas is not a The Caritas Award is not and never has with particular reference to Scripture and reward for Mass attendance been an award for attending Holy Mass on the teaching of Pope Benedict XVI and I WAS a little surprised that the priests a weekly basis. offer an extensive reflection on their Caritas Eileen Catterson had spoken to are The organisers have at no stage in the journey showing the response to their ESTABLISHED IN 1885 ‘disillusioned with what is being taught in process given the impression that this learning, the impact that has made and how our Catholic schools and awards schemes award is open to only Catholics, as is it might influence their future actions. such as the Caritas programme’(SCO evidenced by the photographs of school I fail to see how reflection on scripture, September 13). We live in a period of groups in this publication including many Papal encyclicals and then responding in strength for our Catholic schools. Staff are proud young Muslims receiving the award. love can be seen to ‘disfigure’ the Church. working hard to fully implement the This is To successfully achieve the standard to I, for one, am more than happy with the Our Faith curriculum, founded on the receive the award young people must: Give work of my school and thank God for my Merciful appointment and Catechism and approved by the Holy See. 20 hours of faith witness in their school; vocation. Courses are unapologetically Catholic and give 20 hours of faith witness in their parish How many others can say on a daily the true meaning of crises are being designed to encourage Faith or faith community (not covered by basis “This is our faith. This is the faith of formation rather than the passively attending Holy Mass); the Church. We are proud to profess it?” phenomenological approach to religion that demonstrate how their knowledge and Kenneth Black, RE PRINCIPAL, ST JOHN’S N THE day he was chosen by Pope Francis as the next appears to be in vogue elsewhere. understanding of ‘Caritas’ has developed HIGH SCHOOL, DUNDEE Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh in late July, Mgr Leo Cushley was asked at a press conference for his views on the ‘crises’ facing the Church in The Caritas Award changed Meal's after Mass, did the offertory proces- Caritas Award brings our Scotland. my whole outlook sion a number of times and helped out at young back to faith Astutely, the then Vatican diplomat said that poverty, hunger and CARITAS, for me, really changed my fetes. For me, this felt good, as though my IT WAS with real sadness that I read the violence were the true crises in our world today, no doubt referring to entire outlook on the community as a help was needed and wanted. I enjoyed get- letter about the Caritas award in the SCO on Othe sort of extreme religiously motivated violence witnessed this whole and the parish community. ting to know the members of the church. Car- September 13. I felt that the writer had no weekend in Kenya and Pakistan. I always attended Mass every week, and itas really did change my attitude towards life understanding of the content or the purpose At that July 24 press conference, Mgr Cushley went on to say that I felt with the help of Caritas I was able to and I am so glad I got the chance to do it. My of the award. While initially I felt that an the challenges facing the Church in Scotland, and St Andrews and help out a lot more and be part of it. The teacher, Mrs Watt, also helped me a lot, as injustice had been done through their words, Edinburgh particularly, were something he would address with his Caritas programme made me become more she was very understanding. She also gave us I recalled the teaching of the Holy Father in brother bishops after he was ordained and consecrated as Scotland’s involved in my community as I volun- quiet time, so we could reflect on what we the encyclical studied by pupils: “In God and newest archbishop. teered in The Little Sisters of The Poor had done, which was really helpful and calm- with God, I love the person that I do not There was great joy when the Catholic community came together Rosary Home, which is a nursing home. I ing. She really made my Caritas class come like or even know” (Deus Caritas Est #18) on Saturday for the archbishop’s Episcopal ordination. Going by the started to enjoy helping others off of my closer as friends. The scheme has really made and realised that perhaps some information outbursts of applause during the Sacrament on the day, Scottish own back. If it wasn’t for Caritas I would me have a positive outlook on things and put about the award might help inform them of Catholics clearly wanted to show their support for the Church, the have not got such a rewarding opportunity. my caring nature to use. the real impact that this has had and is new archbishop, Scotland’s bishops, priests and religious. At my local church, St Patrick’s, Greenock, Karen Tegg, S6 PUPIL AT NOTRE DAME HIGH having on our Church. The congregation inside St Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, and those I helped to hand out leaflets about Mary’s SCHOOL, GREENOCK 2012/1013 The Pope Benedict XVI Caritas Award over-spilling onto the pavement outside, heard a great deal that day recognised the need for this New about human failings and weaknesses, and God’s mercy and Evangelisation as far back as the Papal forgiveness. visit in 2010 when the Holy Father In his homily, Principal consecrator Cardinal Harvey reminded the Shocked by treatment of I was one of the parishioners who left the declared to our young people that ‘The congregation that God ‘desires mercy not sacrifice’ and that Jesus Galloway priest church after the letter was read out (before Church now belongs to you’ in said ‘I did not come to call the righteous but sinners,’ and through IN RESPONSE to the article in the Mass began), as [in good conscience] I could Bellahouston Park. For some of our young such people He does ‘great things.’ September 13 Scottish Catholic Observer not stay and celebrate Mass knowing the people, being part of the Church in It was a message than struck home for everyone, from the most quoting Bishop Cunningham, I feel as a unjust actions that had been happening, and Scotland is no more than an historical senior clergy present there, to the seminarians taking part in the Mass parishioner of St Sophia’s, Galston, totally are continuing to happen. I have nothing but identity. Others may put Catholic social (including two former SCO employees), to the school pupils from disgusted by the bishop’s comments on Fr the utmost respect and admiration for Fr teaching into action through organisations around the archdiocese present in significant numbers wearing their Lawson. Fr Lawson was given two days Lawson for having the courage to speak out such as SCIAF but on the whole our youth uniforms. notice to vacate his parish and was not given about Galloway Diocese. I will not put are disengaged with the Church at a local Pope Francis has called on Archbishop Cushley to be ‘merciful,’in the chance to celebrate a final Mass allowing another penny into the Catholic Church and I level. With this in mind, the Bishops’ his ministry, not ‘soft’ but ‘gentle’ and ‘firm.’ him to explain what was happening. know a good number of parishioners who Conference launched the Caritas Award. The sun may not have shone on Saturday, but the rain stayed off Bishop Cunningham sent the Dean to the have already cancelled their standing orders Anything we can do to encourage our and those leaving the ordination Mass felt a little lighter and more parish with a letter to be read out—not once, for their weekly offerings and will not resume young people to build a personal hopeful about what lies ahead. but twice before each Mass began— instead it until Fr Lawson have been reinstated as relationship with Jesus will have a huge The SCO staff would like to congratulate Archbishop Cushley, of coming as the ‘Shepherd of our Diocese’ parish priest. impact on our future. wish him well in his new ministry and keep him and all ordained men to explain to the parishioners what was taking Manuela Kevan, Thomaz McBride and women in our thoughts and prayers as we approach the future of place and why! GALLOWAY FATHER AND SUPPORTER OF CARITAS the Faith in Scotland with renewed hope. WRITE TO LETTERS, SCO, 19 WATERLOO STREET, GLASGOW G2 6BT [email protected] 10 COMMENT SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013 No need for end to clerical celibacy It could be argued that abandoning the practice would place God in a secondary role with His priests

famine of the past 50 years—the self- Pope Siricius insisted on the practice evident answer being the absence of embraced by the Twelve Apostles when he issued a decree in 385AD that all Catechesis, in home or school, and the clergy must live lives of perfect chastity, laxity in cultivating prayer, dignified according to Celibacy author Fr Stefan worship and the sacraments—and to set Heid about repairing those root problems, rather than further diminishing the Church by subverting priestly celibacy. mind by those who suggest that large- “It’s only a matter of discipline, not scale flouting of the Church’s law doctrine,” we are constantly told. against artificial contraception in some “Compulsory celibacy didn’t exist for way nullifies its validity. half of the Church’s history…” The As always, the obvious resort is to first of those claims is technically true, look to Our Lord’s own example and but grossly under-represents the fun- His words: “Amen, I say to you, there BY GERALD WARNER damental importance of celibacy; the is no man that hath left house, or par- second is nonsense. The first writ- ents, or brethren, or wife, or children, ten—as distinct from oral tradition— for the Kingdom of God’s sake, who UST to put you in the declaration of the necessity of priests will not receive much more in this picture, Doris, I’ve asked observing the law of celibacy was pro- present time, and in the world to come Gladys here to be my claimed by the Council of Elvira in life everlasting.” (Luke 18:29-30) additional wife, so she 305AD. This was confirmed by the will be moving in with Synod of Rome in 386AD, the Second oday, the attack on celibacy is us, but I hope still to give half my time Council of Carthage in 390AD and being pressed home on a variety to you and the children…” How many many subsequent Popes and councils. of spurious grounds. The most ‘JChristian wives would accept such an Where confusion arose among histo- Tabsurd is the pretence that abolishing insulting, bigamous ménage à trois? rians was in respect of the early celibacy would prevent scandals such Not many. So, why do those who Church’s tolerance of ordination of as the recent sex abuse cases. The last advocate an end to clerical celibacy already married men, provided they thing a cleric abusing altar boys needs think it is acceptable to expect God to abandoned conjugal relations after being or wants is a wife. The Church of Eng- take a secondary role in the very spe- ordained and observed perfect conti- land has married clergy, but that has cial relationship He has with His nence. Until recently a view prevailed not prevented scandals. priests? that compulsory celibacy was intro- What is most perverse is the notion We live in a society that encourages duced by the Council of Elvira, despite that abolishing celibacy would us, especially women, to postpone or Pope Pius XI’s declaration that the lan- ‘attract’ more men to the priesthood. even forgo marriage to pursue a career guage and public reception of its canon This betrays the extent to which many marketing widgets, but looks askance indicated it reflected previous practice. contemporary Catholics have lost a but not to the priesthood. trated service of God for the distrac- at a priest who dedicates his entire life, Recently, fresh scholarship has rein- proper understanding of what the A priest must be exclusively tions of family life. Even in practical in celibacy, to the service of God. forced the view that celibacy is of priesthood is. It is not a career, but a focused on God and His service, terms—though these are a secondary The current shortage of priests is apostolic origin. Historically, there vocation. The call can come only from firstly in celebrating daily the contin- consideration—in times when priests being used as a pretext to alter the were many breaches of this discipline, God. If a man is attracted to the idea of uing Sacrifice of Calvary, then the serve two, or even three, parishes, the entire character of the Roman priest- but the notion that widespread com- having a wife and children, that is the Sacraments and the pastoral care of his strain on marriage and family would hood. It would be more profitable to mission of sin somehow legitimises it most natural instinct and indicates he people. There is no room in that be intolerable. Nor should parish- ask what has caused the vocations is false—a fact that should be borne in has a vocation to the married state— intense self-abnegation and concen- ioners be expected to bear the costs of

The views expressed in the opinion What do you think of GERALD WARNER’S comments on celibacy? Send your points of view pages of the SCO are those of 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 Deprivation of Ayrshire miners reflects modern attitudes to poverty

FOLLOWING my recent trip and unsanitary conditions that so loss not just of employment but say about 21st century, sophisti- many teachers Gustavo Gutier- down memory lane and through many lived in, the response to the of a house, however inadequate cated Scottish society that we are rez. He, like Kier Hardie, was a the remnants of lost Ayrshire call to arms in 1914 is quite stag- this might be. Often the only establishing food banks? It may revolutionary thinker. His words mining villages, one of the read- Fr Eddie gering. Perhaps the prospect of shop in these villages was also say at one level that we care have stuck with me, probably ers of this column thoughtfully adventure—of simply getting owned by the coal owners. They about the poor. At another level it haunted me, since I first heard provided me with a copy of the McGhee away—motivated many to made immense profits and, it says that we have learned little in them: “To be poor is to have 1913 Evidence Submitted to the respond to the now iconic poster would appear, had scant regard the last 100 years about eradicat- no voice.” Royal Commission on Housing of Kitchener and his message for the poor people that they ing the causes of poverty. The Gospel today reminds us (Scotland) by Thomas McKerrell to make them decently habit- ‘Your country needs you.’ employed. In 1886 the Ayrshire Miners that Lazarus had no voice. He and James Brown for the Ayr- able,” the report says. “With the The Great War and the subse- I find echoes of my grandpar- Union was formed with James was insignificant. The rich man shire Miners Union. exception of the Broomknowe quent Great Depression did little ents lives 100 years ago, in the Kier Hardie as organising secre- could choose to ignore him. If I was immediately excited at cottages at Dalmellington and the to ease the conditions for work- Gospel that we read this week- tary. A significant part of the James Kier Hardie, and many the prospect of revisiting part of Mossblown cottages, there is no ing people. Things had improved end. The rich man ‘Dives’ is not remit of the fledgling union was like him, began to give the poor a what had been my own past, by remedy but a Closing Order for by the time I was born in the unaware of the poor man to oppose the coal masters who voice. Who speaks for them the time I had finished, I was them all.” Kames Row in Muirkirk in 1947 ‘Lazarus’ at this gate, sick and controlled not just the mining today? Who addresses the funda- saddened, frustrated, and angered This is a staggering indictment but they were far from ideal. It dying. The rich man simply is industry but the miners homes mental questions? As the politi- by the picture that was painted. of the conditions that ordinary was nearly half a century after too busy with his own lavish and, very often, the shops that cal debating season gets under This particular trip through his- working men and their families the report was submitted to the concerns even to notice. served the mining communities. way, who will speak honestly toric Ayrshire had nothing to rec- had to live in. Sadly, poor hous- Royal Commission that the Being unaware of reality is The same James Kier Hardie and openly? Who will make the ommend it. Most of the place ing and poor living conditions miners rows were finally nothing new. At one level or was one of the founding fathers Gospel heard? It is a tough task. names were familiar to me, but were not just the prerogative of demolished. another we can all be guilty. We of the Independent Labour Party It risks unpopularity. In a secular the stark, awful descriptions of the miners of Ayrshire. Much of If there is a temptation to look lead busy lives. Thankfully, in 1893. His experience in Ayr- society is it even relevant? If we these places in the report were what is indicated in the 1913 back to this time with a sense of many of us lead more comfort- shire helped awaken the aware- think the gospel is relevant then deeply disturbing. report would have been equally nostalgia, read the report. It able lives than our parents or ness in him that right thinking we are obliged to take the risk. Probably the best summary of true of conditions all over the paints a picture, not just of des- grandparents. people could not stand by pas- The signs are all out there for the conditions comes at the end country, both in mining commu- perate living conditions, but of If we think that the problems sively and allow the exploitation us to read. We know that all is of the report in Part 4, the sug- nities and in our cities. fundamental exploitation. These highlighted in the 1913 report of their brothers and sisters. not well in our world, locally or gested remedies. “After visiting Even as this report was put in desperately inadequate dwellings have gone away then we are at Kier Hardie was a giant of his internationally. We can delude all of the rows described in parts the hands of the Royal Commis- were provided by the coal own- best delusional and at worst com- age. He invested his time, energy ourselves that ‘my world’ is the 1 and 2 of the evidence submit- sion, the First World War inter- ers. They employed the miners pletely uncaring. Poverty—real and talents on behalf of those whole world. The choice is stark. ted, we are of the opinion that the vened and put any potential and charged them rent for their hardcore poverty—exists, not who had no voice. In 1985, while God’s kingdom or my kingdom! great bulk of the houses cannot reform on hold. Given the homes. Complaints about condi- just in the developing world, but I was studying in the US, I was even be patched up sufficiently appalling poverty and unsuitable tions could mean dismissal and on our doorsteps. What does it fortunate to have as one of my I [email protected] WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER COMMENT 11

the building must be approved W by the National Commission of IRE Museums, Monuments and Pope Francis has convinced even D I Historic Places, which N depends on the Ministry of Culture of the nation. Church authorities are now those most resistant to the Church An SCO diary considering what to do with the unexpected gift, though if A WEDDING in the West renowned football fan Pope HE phenomenon of Country was delayed for more Francis fancies a kickabout Pope Francis has than an hour on Saturday when he returns home, he captured the imagi- when a crucial participant in should be all set… nation of the world. the ceremony fell asleep The charm and exu- holding the rings. GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG berance of his character has Darcey, a barn owl, had mesmerised many. The most been given the duty of ring TO CONTINUE the theme of ardent of opponents of the T bearer at the Church of surprising benefits of being Church are now numbered England wedding in Holy Pope, the Holy Father’s among those won over to at Cross Church, Sherston, personality has apparently least giving the Church a second Wiltshire. been encapsulated in hearing. When Pope Francis NEW COLUMNIST The bird was supposed to fragrance form with the speaks it seems the whole world swoop down from the rafters release of a new cologne by listens and his often unscripted BY JOHN with the rings at the Excelsis Fine Fragrances. comments from the heart are appropriate time, when given CEO Frederick Hass quickly picked up by the world DEIGHAN a special signal. Instead, he founded the company in 2005, media hungry for his words. sat tight, clutching the rings after obtaining a recipe for In recent days the social adorned with red ribbons, and Pope Pius IX’s cologne, and media of Twitter and Facebook cial issues and pray fervently Atheists, lapsed Catholics, Pope Francis has been praised for reaching out to a new generation fell asleep in the church roof. has gone on to create other have been abuzz with excite- for the wellbeing of the family people of other faiths and Efforts to wake him failed, Papal scents such as ment over the latest Papal con- and the protection of all human denominations are numbered and eventually Rev Chris Benedictus in 2006, and now tribution to the public life, there is a deeper truth that among those who respond to the Pope Francis as ‘a miracle of Bryan decided to press ahead Francis. But what does the discourse on the role of the Pope Francis seems able to call and I’m talking about many humility in an era of vanity.’ The with backup rings. Rev Bryan pontifical scent smell like? Mr Church in the world. In an expose for the world’s atten- hundreds of people not a handful. humility of Pope Francis is that said he thought a winged ring Hass said that he tried to extensive interview, the Holy tion. That truth is that our Faith Efforts such as this bypass of someone who knows that bearer ‘would have been evoke Pope Francis’ ‘humble Father has given a thoughtful rests in a person not in a moral the caricature of the Church Christ has to be first place in our absolutely superb’ if it had and down to earth’ character account of the most penetrat- code. To reach that person is a that has been sold to the world life and it is prompting a push worked. He explained that the with the cologne, which mainly ing of issues. He goes straight spiritual journey from which for so long. The young people for a spiritual renewal. groom was an amateur consists of bergamot and to the heart of the message of each person has to be accom- involved in this initiative want The Pope, whose words falconer and the plan was sandalwood. “I didn’t want to the Faith, reminding us that it panied from where they are. to know the fullness of the attract the attention of the world, meant to be a surprise for him. get anything too flashy,” he is about presenting Jesus to the To be fruitful in our Chris- Faith. This allows them to still speaks openly about issues After the wedding explained. “I wanted world. In doing so he notes in tian witness, the Holy Father explain to the enquirers in a which some would happily con- ceremony, Rev Bryan spent something subtle and dignified one place that ‘we cannot notes that we need to be able to compassionate way all the sign to history. It is not reported some time up a ladder and relatively simple. insist only on issues related to pass on spiritual life. However, aspects of the Faith which they widely by the press that His coaxing the owl down. He “We are hearing words like abortion, gay marriage and the if we just watch the media we may wish to explore. Holiness speaks often of the said Darcey presumably ‘gentle,’ ‘simple,’ ‘warm,’ use of contraceptive methods.’ are likely to believe there is What they are doing in so spiritual struggle with the devil thought ‘I’m a barn owl, this is ‘pleasing,’ and even ‘heavenly’ These words have been widespread hostility to that impressive a way is the same or that he almost immediately like a barn.’ There’s no used to describe the new latched upon by many. To the spiritual life. In fact that is far thing which each of us has to do consecrated his papacy to Our evidence to say that the owl fragrance,” Mr Hass said. ears of some commentators from the whole story. in the circles in which we live out Lady of Fatima. On October 13 would have behaved itself if it “These are precisely the terms they have been interpreted as One initiative in Glasgow our everyday lives. Through our he will consecrate the world to had been a Catholic used by the media and the the Church must never speak recently gave evidence to the friendships and our compassion- Our Lady of Fatima. Thus he ceremony, but the SCO is new Pope’s close associates on these issues, or even that spiritual hunger that our citizens ate presentation of the Faith, we displays the full dimensions of absolutely confident it would to describe His Holiness’ own the Church has shifted on these have. A group of young people can reach the parts of society the Faith to which we are called have. character traits and personal positions. As if to underline have been organising an event which news headlines or political more profoundly. demeanour.” that this is not the intention, called Nightfever in St Aloysius debates can never reach. In the As Francis draws more inter- GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG Excelsis describes the Pope Francis spoke out the day Church from where they go out Holy Father’s interview he told us est to the Christian message we Francis scent and provenance after the release of the inter- onto the streets to invite the that he sees ‘clearly that the thing will have to be ready to play our THE meek shall inherit the on its website, saying it is ‘an view text to reaffirm the need passers-by to come and light a the Church needs most today is part as Faithful witnesses. As earth, the Bible tells us, but engaging, fresh fragrance with to defend the unborn. “This is candle in the church. Typically the ability to heal wounds and to the first Pope told us, ‘Always most translations gloss over a citrusy top note of bergamot a commitment of new evange- these passers-by are clubbers warm the hearts of the Faithful… be prepared to make a defense the bit about the Catholic and a soft, woody drydown of lisation that often requires out for a night on the town. Yet I see the Church as a field hospi- to anyone who calls you to Church in Argentina inheriting sandalwood. Smooth and going against the tide; paying amazingly they overwhelm- tal after battle.’ account for the hope that is in a massive 10,000 seater soothing, a grand aftershave.’ a personal price,” he said. ingly say ‘yes.’ The volunteers In guiding people to that heal- you, yet do it with reverence stadium in Buenos Aires. A press release from “The Lord counts on you, too, I spoke to are filled with the ing which the Church can pro- and gentleness’ (1 Peter 3:15). Heiress Ernestina de Excelsis also stated that the to spread the Gospel of life.’ same joy the 72 sent by Christ vide, Pope Francis’ has a way of Lectoure, who had no children new cologne was created in The issues where the world must have experienced as they getting to the heart of the Chris- I St Patrick’s parish in Glas- gow will have an all-night vigil and died in February at the response to popular demand, and the Church are most at recount the extraordinary stories tian message which makes the age of 95, was the main a suggestion this column finds odds are symptoms of a deeper of people coming into the world sit up and in a way gives from 8pm on the October 12 to join spiritually in the consecra- shareholder of the property. rather hard to believe. Great malaise in society. Whilst the Church, some for the first time an opportunity of a second She has left 95 per cent of the though many Catholic’s Church cannot abandon its in their lives or after many years glance at the Church. For exam- tion of the world to the Immac- ulate Heart of Mary Luna Park Lectoure Stadium devotion to Pope Francis is, we duty to teach the truth on cru- of absence. ple, Elton John recently spoke of to the Salesian Society of St simply refuse to believe that. John Bosco and Caritas, legally represented by Buenos Justice and the values of Christ must prevail Aires Archdiocese. The Luna Park is considered one of the icons of IT is with great reluctance that I explain the truth of my situation. narian. Yet the bishop knows the the city. The venue has hosted write but last week you published Fr Patrick I have done that with all truthful- truth of this matter and the very many major political and a statement by Bishop John Cun- ness and sincerity. painful, personal consequences it cultural events such as the ningham regarding a canonical Lawson Those parishioners have shown had for me. There is an abun- Mass with Pope John Paul II process which he is pursuing me extraordinary levels of sup- dance of evidence and more peo- during his visit to Buenos against me. I feel compelled to two days to vacate my parish, he port. I do not think that the people ple have recently come forward, Aires in 1987, and sell-out protest at the bishop urging sent a representative to publicly who have observed events over including another priest. The fact concerts with Frank Sinatra, silence, yet simultaneously using explain that removal to my con- the years, and supported me that a Church spokesman is pre- Liza Minnelli and Luciano this paper as a platform for com- gregation. through them, will be deceived by pared to speak on behalf of a Pavarotti. It was here that ment, and I cannot allow his asser- Yet I am supposed to remain calls for silence. Especially when man who has admitted abusing Evita met Juan Perón. It’s also tion that my conduct has been silent. Is it in the interests of jus- they then read an anonymous children, in an effort to discredit the place where, in 1950, the improper to go unchallenged. tice that I do not explain why I ‘Church spokesman’ being quoted me, rather proves my point. Argentina team won the FIBA As my canon lawyer has have been removed—or just in the in [secular newspapers] discredit- There is one thing the bishop World Basketball pointed out to Bishop Cunning- interest of the bishop? Perhaps he ing me and casting doubt on my and I agree on: the outcome of Championship, beating the ham, there is nothing in canon law would prefer people to think that testimony. Who authorised the the canonical process should be United States. which prevents me from dis- there is some scandalous reason Church spokesman to issue such a pleasing to God. In my view, Built in 1930, the theatre cussing the facts of my case pub- behind my removal, some statement? Was it the same bishop God has not had much of a look- was declared a National licly. After all, the bishop himself unknown ‘dirt’ about my years in who has been calling for silence? in during this whole process. The Historic Landmark in 2000, so has already made those facts the priesthood. There is not. I The spokesman claimed that Gospel values of Jesus Christ any repair or modification of known. After sending me a decree owe it to loyal parishioners in Fr Paul Moore denied sexually must prevail and I will do my of removal, which gave me just Galston, Hurlford and Darvel to assaulting me when I was a semi- utmost to ensure that happens.

WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 ARCHBISHOP CUSHLEY SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SEPTEMBER 27 2013 SEPTEMBER 27 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LIFE MATTERS 13 Insight into Archbishop Cushley JIM CASSIDY, who grew up alongside Archbishop Leo Cushley, offers personal insight into the childhood, family life and experiences that helped shape Scotland’s new archbishop

N THE garden where Scotland’s latest arch- children as her youngest son took up one of the driven the 1560 miles in the old red car complete bishop used to play there is an aged silver Catholic Church’s highest offices in Scotland. with Vatican registration that looked straight from birch that was known locally as the ‘tree of Eileen would have treated her son’s elevation with the set of the Italian Job! knowledge.’ Back in an era where grainy her usual poise and dignity; characteristics that On the death of his father, he kept all emotions black and white television pictures were have defined her life. While pride is said to be one in check as he celebrated the most beautiful and entertaining a select few, the ‘tree of knowledge’ of the seven deadly sins, surely the man above poignant funeral Mass even when a message of was the meeting point where many locals in the vil- allowed a sense of pride for the Cushley family on condolence was read out from the Pope. lageI of Uddingston would gather to deliberate their day of days. No doubt Leo and the entire fam- events in post-war Europe, local gossip, accidents ily reserved a special moments of prayer in mem- hat Pope Benedict, who has known the new in the pits or football. ory of Bill, their husband, dad and grandfather who archbishop for years, took time out to pen a Throughout the 1940s and ’50s villagers would passed away several years ago. letter reflects in what high esteem Leo congregate well into the night under the branches isT held. of the birch, occasionally meeting miners finishing hat should Scotland’s Catholics, bruised As he became Archbishop of St Andrews and a shift at nearby collieries. and hurt by a succession of challenges, Edinburgh, he was in the unique position of being Their voices could carry and the occasional raised expect from their new leader? in the prayers and thoughts of two Popes who both voice could be heard debating the worth, or not, of WWell, a man of great charm, great wit, great intel- know him well; Benedict, Pope Emeritus and Pope the local politician, barman, priest or minister. lect and great faith. Francis, the man who appointed him to this new By the time young Leo Cushley was running His Episcopal ordination fell on the feast of Saint position. around his garden the numbers attending the debat- Matthew one of the great evangelists of the Chris- Hopefully, Edinburgh will warm to this gentle of ing session under the leaves of the ‘tree of knowledge’ tian Church who spread the Word in foreign lands. interviews but said he would ask the Vatican’s men with an endearing smile and comforting voice. had dwindled to a couple of old timers. Just as well, Archbishop Cushley has followed in the footsteps authorities if they could make an exception When he was introduced a few months ago to as young Leo’s father Bill was up before the lark of the great evangelists spreading the Word of God explaining to the hierarchy in the Secretariat that the Scottish media, then Mgr Cushley flourished heading to his bakery business in Coatbridge. Even in Burundi in the middle of the gruesome civil war the request was from someone he knew and that an A to Z saying he might need it to find his way this mild mannered man might have been upset at the between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes where more than our two families had been friends for many years. around Edinburgh. The people of Edinburgh and local debating chamber’s midnight sessions keeping 300,000 died. In other postings to Egypt, Lisbon He came back quite apologetic that the strict beyond to St Andrews shouldn’t worry, Archbishop him and his young family awake. and New York, as one of the Vatican’s three diplo- Vatican rules couldn’t be broken, not even for the Cushley has his own sat nav that has guided him mats at the United Nations, this multi-linguistic Uddingston Mafia. safely throughout the most troubled places in the Life, hope and Project Truth oming out of his detached cottage home the charmer won friends and acclaim. While his reputation and stature have grown world. It is called faith. distance between Leo’s primary school St With each passing year his status within Vatican there is not the slightest indication that there is an And the Tree of Knowledge? John the Baptist and the local church of St. circles grew and when he joined the Vatican’s Sec- ego growing in parallel with the success. Quite the It still flourishes, having survived decades of JohnC the Baptist was well nigh equidistant. retariat of State, seen by many as the Roman contrary; the same shy and reserved man still mir- storms, hurricanes, gales, sub zero temperatures The link between church and learning would be Catholic Church’s Foreign Office, everyone in Vat- rors the wee boy who started out as an altar boy in and heatwaves: A bit like the Catholic Church in the two most powerful forces that have driven the ican circles accepted this was a special man with a Uddingston. Scotland! lifting our spirits in Scotland new archbishop. special talent. For someone in the Church’s fast lane, the new SPUC SCOTLAND COLUMN Leo Cushley was gifted with the most remark- Just before Pope Benedict’s visit to the UK, I archbishop would think nothing of driving from I Jim Cassidy is a former newspaper editor and able of happy upbringings. His mum Eileen sat qui- asked Leo if I could interview him for a magazine Rome and spending some of his vacation with his now managing director of Prima Communication and Media Ltd. (Above left and left) Pro-life action with Project Truth in etly in St Mary’s Cathedral last weekend beside her profile. He told me there was a strict rule that sen- mother around the west coast. In truth it would ANY people who support the pro- Edinburgh and Dundee. (Above) Hillary Clinton other two children Kenneth and Carey and their ior figures within the Secretariat couldn’t give have been only a man of great faith that would have PIC: PAUL McSHERRY life cause voiced outrage when Hillary Clinton was given an hon- orary doctorate by StAndrews Uni- versity earlier this month because of HUGH McLOUGHLIN, former education colleague of the new Archbishop of St Andrews and her support for abortion, not just in the US but world- and the talk is of one’s rights versus the other’s. wide. Frederica Mathewes-Green of Feminists For Life Edinburgh, links his Episcopal with Pope Francis’ interview to Civilta Cattolica MCertainly during her years as a leading figure in recently encapsulated this idea when she wrote the Democrat Party and as a major international fig- about the rights… and wrongs of abortion, stating: ure the former US Senator and Secretary of State “The abortion debate seems like an unresolvable HO could deny that the Episcopal Let us pause and consider: died. It read in part: SJ, Confessor and Canonist. Professor at the Greg has done her utmost to advance the pro-abortion conflict of rights: the right of women to control their ordination and installation of the Is it at all likely that this could be true? “You know how badly the Pope’s words are treated. 1920-1959, he daily heard the confessions of brother agenda as much as possible. own bodies, the right of children to be born. Can second most important out of the Fortunately, all we need do is turn to Archbishop People read our allocutions or addresses—not only in Jesuits, secular priests, bishops, and car- From a pro-life point of view, her record is one both support women’s rights and oppose abor- two metropolitan archbishops in Leo’s words as the Mass of Episcopal consecration Italy—in order to falsify their meaning, sometimes dinals as well as of the laity of all walks of life at the appalling when it comes to voting on abortion tion?...Women’s rights are not in conflict with their a wee Protestant, European coun- drew to its close on Saturday. Because he worked inventing altogether and attributing to us the most nearby Church of St Ignatius until shortly before his related issues, including opposing conscientious own children’s rights; the appearance of such a con- try with a statistically almost insignificant Catholic so closely with Pope Francis, Mgr Leo had been utter nonsense and absurdities. death on March 25, 1962. objection rights for the medical profession, which flict is a sign that something is wrong in society… population—St Andrews and Edinburgh circa granted the unusual privilege for a newly appointed “Recent and past history are so perverted in a cer- Dr Edward Peters, a lay American canon lawyer, earned her the Planned Parenthood ‘Margaret “Truly supporting women’s rights must involve W116,000 Catholics, Glasgow circa 225,000 bishop or archbishop to be called in for a chat with tain press that it is said that there is no persecution in has asked the followers of his blog to invoke Fr Cap- Sanger Award’ in 2009. telling the truth about abortion and working for it to Catholics; total population of Scotland in excess of His Holiness. He recalled: “One of the things he Germany, and this denial is accompanied by false and pello’s intercession for the recovery of his son, Her supporters will say her work on abortion is cease… 5,000,000—is wholly insignificant in the greater communicated then and in the coming days [Mgr calumnious allegations of mixing in politics, just as Thomas Peters, who was recently very seriously part of her work to achieve equality for women “Abortion rhetoric paints the unborn as a parasite, scheme of Catholic things? Leo routinely saw him in the course of his normal Nero’s persecution used the charge of setting fire to injured in a swimming accident. He makes note of the around the world and to promote the feminist cause a lump, that ‘glob of tissue.’ But it is in fact her own Well, me actually. duties] — was the idea that I should be merciful in Rome. good confessor’s advice to the student priests whom and there is no doubt that many people think along child. Many women grieve silently after abortion, Two days before Mgr Leo Cushley formally took my ministry here. “Take care, dearest brothers in Christ, and never he taught: “Principles are principles, and they remain these same lines. read them as they walked positive way, by raising their sorrow ignored by a society that expects them up his responsibilities, an interview given by his for- “Merciful. This has already become a key word forget that there are observers and tale-bearers (call firm and are always to be defended. But all con- However, even as voices were being raised over away and several good Truly supporting awareness of the beauty of to be grateful for the ‘freedom’ to abort…” mer most important boss gave rise to an excess of joy in his pontificate, and it’s an idea that comes to him them ‘spies’and you will be nearer the truth) who will sciences are not the same. the issue there was, in fact, positive pro-life action discussions took place.” women’s rights must life in the womb. This is the This is the reality that we aim to expose in all of among those who hate the Catholic Church — from from the Gospels but filtered through his thinking listen to you in order to denounce you, having under- “In applying principles to consciences, we must do taking place on the streets of St Andrew’s giving a The message of the whole focus of Project Truth, our pro-life work at SPUC Scotland, that abortion the New York Times to the Pink News via CNN and about a quotation that he likes from the Venerable stood nothing of the matter in hand or got it all wrong. it with great prudence, much common sense, and very different view on life in the womb and equality Project Truth campaign is involve telling the truth changing hearts and minds by not only ends the life of a new human being, but the National Catholic Reporter; I can’t tell you about Bede, the famous English historian. The Pope told They have in their favour—one must remember how much goodness. In your opinions and decisions never for all to that promoted by the likes of Mrs Clinton. one that is life affirming, promoting the facts about the also damages the mother, the family of the child and The Tablet, I never read it, but I wouldn’t be surprised. me to look up the Office of Readings for the day Our Lord thought of His executioners—only the good be severe. The Lord does not want that. Be always based entirely on scien- about abortion and life of the unborn child. Peo- society as a whole. Our new Holiness, Pope Francis, they have pro- and to find his motto, the words miserando atque sovereign excuse of ignorance.” just, but never severe. Give the solution that offers the A pro-life response tific fact and is centered working for it to cease. ple often dehumanise abor- “The damage caused by abortion is becoming claimed, has declared that homosexuality, abortion, eligendo, where Christ mercifully looks upon soul some room in which to breathe.” Project Truth, which is going from strength to on honouring mother and tion and we seek to challenge more and more evident; we see this on a day to day artificial insemination, embryonic stem cell research, Matthew and chooses him. his, according to some, controversial inter- Never be severe, always be merciful! Exactly what strength in Scotland and is working towards a major baby when it comes to Abortion rhetoric paints that by showing the humanity basis through the work of Abortion Recovery Care. divorce and remarriage, marriage of priests—they “But he explained that being merciful doesn’t view granted by Pope Francis was conducted Pope Francis has said to Archbishop Leo and to his road show event over a six-day period in 2014, pregnancy, not one or the of the child in the womb, in We believe that it is only a matter of time before haven’t, at least not yet, included marriage of priests mean being soft. by Fr Antonio Spadaro SJ, editor in chief of brother bishops and fellow priests is, then, really noth- joined forces with members of the St Andrews Uni- other as is often the case the unborn as a the hope that more people society recognises the truth about abortion, that far to each other —ordination of women and anything “The Holy Father proposed this in his own gen- LaT Civiltà Cattolica on behalf of several Jesuit ing new. Indeed, William Shakespeare said it long ago versity fledgling pro-life group to raise awareness of when it comes to those on parasite, a lump, that will choose life because they from being a ‘right’ which liberates women, it is in and everything else you care to add, no matter how tle and fraternal way, but also with the strength of journals from across the world. As always, Jorge in The Merchant of Venice (Act IV,Scene1): the awe-inspiring development of life in the womb the two polar sides of the recognise it as that; a new and fact a failure to help women and a failure to treat apparently absurd never mind outrageous, is now OK. loving conviction and experience.” Mario Bergoglio was paying his debts. As Pope, “The quality of mercy is not strained during the early stages of pregnancy. abortion debate, by pro- “glob of tissue.” But it is unique human life, a person them and their child with the love, respect and sup- That which had been taught by Pope Benedict XVI canonically he is no longer SJ but at heart he is. It droppeth as the gentle rain from Heaven Students from the St Andrew’s Students for Life viding accurate informa- who deserves the right to port they deserve,” according to Rachel at SPUC and his 264 predecessors and the man to whom they t is worth, I think, pointing out that Pope Fran- And that word ‘canonically’ and that word ‘heart’ Upon the place beneath group and volunteers from Project Truth distributed tion on what the choice of in fact her own child live,” Rachel at SPUC Scot- Scotland. owe their lineage’s and teachings’ very existence, cis when he was Cardinal Archbishop of lead us directly to the pastoral, evangelical impulse It is twice blessed: more thsn800 leaflets on the streets of St Andrews abortion is really about. land said. The Project Truth campaign is having a great Jesus of Nazareth, Son of Mary, the Christ, are ‘oot Buenos Aires was loath to grant interviews with behind Papa Bergoglio’s advice to Archbishop Leo It blesseth him that gives and him that receives.” on the day of the event. The important thing for impact on the public in Scotland wherever it goes the windae.’ Halelujah. Or not, as the case may be. Ithe press. It may well be either he knew of, or, had (as revealed at his consecration/induction) and to the Speaking about the positive impact of the Project us was to use the event as Exposing the reality of abortion and we are looking forward to seeing how it devel- learned from those who knew of, the fact that in Catholic Church more generally (as revealed in his If you take the time to read Pope Francis’s inter- Truth event, one campaigner Chris Jones, said: “We a catalyst to spread the pro-life message, rather than ops over the coming year, in the lead up to the road- or those of us now upset, confused, fearful February of 1959, Good Pope John released for interview). view, this is the key to understanding what he is all wanted to respond to the honouring of Hillary Clin- focusing on any kind of personal attack on Mrs When it comes to crisis pregnancy—one that is show next summer. and full of doubt in face of this apparent publication part of the text of a speech that Pope One of the great teachers of Canon Law in the 20th about: be merciful. Or, since there is nothing new ton in a way that promoted a positive pro-life mes- Clinton herself as a political figure. unexpected, unwanted, unwelcome in some way—it DONNA NICHOLSON massive Papal U-turn it would seem prudent Pius XI had intended to deliver to his cardinals 20 century at the Pontifical Gregorian University in under the Roman sun, as Cardinal Winning always sage rather than a negative anti-abortion one. People “The students from the pro-life society were keen is a trauma for all involved and in response some thatF we yet again follow Para Handy’s sage advice: years earlier, on 11 February 1939, the day after he Rome was Servant of God Fr Felice Maria Cappello put it: Hate the sin; but love the sinner! were very responsive; hundreds took the leaflets and to respond to the event, but also wanted to do so in a people see only the baby, others only the woman, I http://spucscotland.org/ WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 ARCHBISHOP CUSHLEY SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SEPTEMBER 27 2013 SEPTEMBER 27 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LIFE MATTERS 13 Insight into Archbishop Cushley JIM CASSIDY, who grew up alongside Archbishop Leo Cushley, offers personal insight into the childhood, family life and experiences that helped shape Scotland’s new archbishop

N THE garden where Scotland’s latest arch- children as her youngest son took up one of the driven the 1560 miles in the old red car complete bishop used to play there is an aged silver Catholic Church’s highest offices in Scotland. with Vatican registration that looked straight from birch that was known locally as the ‘tree of Eileen would have treated her son’s elevation with the set of the Italian Job! knowledge.’ Back in an era where grainy her usual poise and dignity; characteristics that On the death of his father, he kept all emotions black and white television pictures were have defined her life. While pride is said to be one in check as he celebrated the most beautiful and entertaining a select few, the ‘tree of knowledge’ of the seven deadly sins, surely the man above poignant funeral Mass even when a message of was the meeting point where many locals in the vil- allowed a sense of pride for the Cushley family on condolence was read out from the Pope. lageI of Uddingston would gather to deliberate their day of days. No doubt Leo and the entire fam- events in post-war Europe, local gossip, accidents ily reserved a special moments of prayer in mem- hat Pope Benedict, who has known the new in the pits or football. ory of Bill, their husband, dad and grandfather who archbishop for years, took time out to pen a Throughout the 1940s and ’50s villagers would passed away several years ago. letter reflects in what high esteem Leo congregate well into the night under the branches isT held. of the birch, occasionally meeting miners finishing hat should Scotland’s Catholics, bruised As he became Archbishop of St Andrews and a shift at nearby collieries. and hurt by a succession of challenges, Edinburgh, he was in the unique position of being Their voices could carry and the occasional raised expect from their new leader? in the prayers and thoughts of two Popes who both voice could be heard debating the worth, or not, of WWell, a man of great charm, great wit, great intel- know him well; Benedict, Pope Emeritus and Pope the local politician, barman, priest or minister. lect and great faith. Francis, the man who appointed him to this new By the time young Leo Cushley was running His Episcopal ordination fell on the feast of Saint position. around his garden the numbers attending the debat- Matthew one of the great evangelists of the Chris- Hopefully, Edinburgh will warm to this gentle of ing session under the leaves of the ‘tree of knowledge’ tian Church who spread the Word in foreign lands. interviews but said he would ask the Vatican’s men with an endearing smile and comforting voice. had dwindled to a couple of old timers. Just as well, Archbishop Cushley has followed in the footsteps authorities if they could make an exception When he was introduced a few months ago to as young Leo’s father Bill was up before the lark of the great evangelists spreading the Word of God explaining to the hierarchy in the Secretariat that the Scottish media, then Mgr Cushley flourished heading to his bakery business in Coatbridge. Even in Burundi in the middle of the gruesome civil war the request was from someone he knew and that an A to Z saying he might need it to find his way this mild mannered man might have been upset at the between the Hutu and Tutsi tribes where more than our two families had been friends for many years. around Edinburgh. The people of Edinburgh and local debating chamber’s midnight sessions keeping 300,000 died. In other postings to Egypt, Lisbon He came back quite apologetic that the strict beyond to St Andrews shouldn’t worry, Archbishop him and his young family awake. and New York, as one of the Vatican’s three diplo- Vatican rules couldn’t be broken, not even for the Cushley has his own sat nav that has guided him mats at the United Nations, this multi-linguistic Uddingston Mafia. safely throughout the most troubled places in the Life, hope and Project Truth oming out of his detached cottage home the charmer won friends and acclaim. While his reputation and stature have grown world. It is called faith. distance between Leo’s primary school St With each passing year his status within Vatican there is not the slightest indication that there is an And the Tree of Knowledge? John the Baptist and the local church of St. circles grew and when he joined the Vatican’s Sec- ego growing in parallel with the success. Quite the It still flourishes, having survived decades of JohnC the Baptist was well nigh equidistant. retariat of State, seen by many as the Roman contrary; the same shy and reserved man still mir- storms, hurricanes, gales, sub zero temperatures The link between church and learning would be Catholic Church’s Foreign Office, everyone in Vat- rors the wee boy who started out as an altar boy in and heatwaves: A bit like the Catholic Church in the two most powerful forces that have driven the ican circles accepted this was a special man with a Uddingston. Scotland! lifting our spirits in Scotland new archbishop. special talent. For someone in the Church’s fast lane, the new SPUC SCOTLAND COLUMN Leo Cushley was gifted with the most remark- Just before Pope Benedict’s visit to the UK, I archbishop would think nothing of driving from I Jim Cassidy is a former newspaper editor and able of happy upbringings. His mum Eileen sat qui- asked Leo if I could interview him for a magazine Rome and spending some of his vacation with his now managing director of Prima Communication and Media Ltd. (Above left and left) Pro-life action with Project Truth in etly in St Mary’s Cathedral last weekend beside her profile. He told me there was a strict rule that sen- mother around the west coast. In truth it would ANY people who support the pro- Edinburgh and Dundee. (Above) Hillary Clinton other two children Kenneth and Carey and their ior figures within the Secretariat couldn’t give have been only a man of great faith that would have PIC: PAUL McSHERRY life cause voiced outrage when Hillary Clinton was given an hon- orary doctorate by StAndrews Uni- versity earlier this month because of HUGH McLOUGHLIN, former education colleague of the new Archbishop of St Andrews and her support for abortion, not just in the US but world- and the talk is of one’s rights versus the other’s. wide. Frederica Mathewes-Green of Feminists For Life Edinburgh, links his Episcopal consecration with Pope Francis’ interview to Civilta Cattolica MCertainly during her years as a leading figure in recently encapsulated this idea when she wrote the Democrat Party and as a major international fig- about the rights… and wrongs of abortion, stating: ure the former US Senator and Secretary of State “The abortion debate seems like an unresolvable HO could deny that the Episcopal Let us pause and consider: died. It read in part: SJ, Confessor and Canonist. Professor at the Greg has done her utmost to advance the pro-abortion conflict of rights: the right of women to control their ordination and installation of the Is it at all likely that this could be true? “You know how badly the Pope’s words are treated. 1920-1959, he daily heard the confessions of brother agenda as much as possible. own bodies, the right of children to be born. Can second most important out of the Fortunately, all we need do is turn to Archbishop People read our allocutions or addresses—not only in Jesuits, secular priests, bishops, archbishops and car- From a pro-life point of view, her record is one both support women’s rights and oppose abor- two metropolitan archbishops in Leo’s words as the Mass of Episcopal consecration Italy—in order to falsify their meaning, sometimes dinals as well as of the laity of all walks of life at the appalling when it comes to voting on abortion tion?...Women’s rights are not in conflict with their a wee Protestant, European coun- drew to its close on Saturday. Because he worked inventing altogether and attributing to us the most nearby Church of St Ignatius until shortly before his related issues, including opposing conscientious own children’s rights; the appearance of such a con- try with a statistically almost insignificant Catholic so closely with Pope Francis, Mgr Leo had been utter nonsense and absurdities. death on March 25, 1962. objection rights for the medical profession, which flict is a sign that something is wrong in society… population—St Andrews and Edinburgh circa granted the unusual privilege for a newly appointed “Recent and past history are so perverted in a cer- Dr Edward Peters, a lay American canon lawyer, earned her the Planned Parenthood ‘Margaret “Truly supporting women’s rights must involve W116,000 Catholics, Glasgow circa 225,000 bishop or archbishop to be called in for a chat with tain press that it is said that there is no persecution in has asked the followers of his blog to invoke Fr Cap- Sanger Award’ in 2009. telling the truth about abortion and working for it to Catholics; total population of Scotland in excess of His Holiness. He recalled: “One of the things he Germany, and this denial is accompanied by false and pello’s intercession for the recovery of his son, Her supporters will say her work on abortion is cease… 5,000,000—is wholly insignificant in the greater communicated then and in the coming days [Mgr calumnious allegations of mixing in politics, just as Thomas Peters, who was recently very seriously part of her work to achieve equality for women “Abortion rhetoric paints the unborn as a parasite, scheme of Catholic things? Leo routinely saw him in the course of his normal Nero’s persecution used the charge of setting fire to injured in a swimming accident. He makes note of the around the world and to promote the feminist cause a lump, that ‘glob of tissue.’ But it is in fact her own Well, me actually. duties] — was the idea that I should be merciful in Rome. good confessor’s advice to the student priests whom and there is no doubt that many people think along child. Many women grieve silently after abortion, Two days before Mgr Leo Cushley formally took my ministry here. “Take care, dearest brothers in Christ, and never he taught: “Principles are principles, and they remain these same lines. read them as they walked positive way, by raising their sorrow ignored by a society that expects them up his responsibilities, an interview given by his for- “Merciful. This has already become a key word forget that there are observers and tale-bearers (call firm and are always to be defended. But all con- However, even as voices were being raised over away and several good Truly supporting awareness of the beauty of to be grateful for the ‘freedom’ to abort…” mer most important boss gave rise to an excess of joy in his pontificate, and it’s an idea that comes to him them ‘spies’and you will be nearer the truth) who will sciences are not the same. the issue there was, in fact, positive pro-life action discussions took place.” women’s rights must life in the womb. This is the This is the reality that we aim to expose in all of among those who hate the Catholic Church — from from the Gospels but filtered through his thinking listen to you in order to denounce you, having under- “In applying principles to consciences, we must do taking place on the streets of St Andrew’s giving a The message of the whole focus of Project Truth, our pro-life work at SPUC Scotland, that abortion the New York Times to the Pink News via CNN and about a quotation that he likes from the Venerable stood nothing of the matter in hand or got it all wrong. it with great prudence, much common sense, and very different view on life in the womb and equality Project Truth campaign is involve telling the truth changing hearts and minds by not only ends the life of a new human being, but the National Catholic Reporter; I can’t tell you about Bede, the famous English historian. The Pope told They have in their favour—one must remember how much goodness. In your opinions and decisions never for all to that promoted by the likes of Mrs Clinton. one that is life affirming, promoting the facts about the also damages the mother, the family of the child and The Tablet, I never read it, but I wouldn’t be surprised. me to look up the Office of Readings for the day Our Lord thought of His executioners—only the good be severe. The Lord does not want that. Be always based entirely on scien- about abortion and life of the unborn child. Peo- society as a whole. Our new Holiness, Pope Francis, they have pro- and to find his motto, the words miserando atque sovereign excuse of ignorance.” just, but never severe. Give the solution that offers the A pro-life response tific fact and is centered working for it to cease. ple often dehumanise abor- “The damage caused by abortion is becoming claimed, has declared that homosexuality, abortion, eligendo, where Christ mercifully looks upon soul some room in which to breathe.” Project Truth, which is going from strength to on honouring mother and tion and we seek to challenge more and more evident; we see this on a day to day artificial insemination, embryonic stem cell research, Matthew and chooses him. his, according to some, controversial inter- Never be severe, always be merciful! Exactly what strength in Scotland and is working towards a major baby when it comes to Abortion rhetoric paints that by showing the humanity basis through the work of Abortion Recovery Care. divorce and remarriage, marriage of priests—they “But he explained that being merciful doesn’t view granted by Pope Francis was conducted Pope Francis has said to Archbishop Leo and to his road show event over a six-day period in 2014, pregnancy, not one or the of the child in the womb, in We believe that it is only a matter of time before haven’t, at least not yet, included marriage of priests mean being soft. by Fr Antonio Spadaro SJ, editor in chief of brother bishops and fellow priests is, then, really noth- joined forces with members of the St Andrews Uni- other as is often the case the unborn as a the hope that more people society recognises the truth about abortion, that far to each other —ordination of women and anything “The Holy Father proposed this in his own gen- LaT Civiltà Cattolica on behalf of several Jesuit ing new. Indeed, William Shakespeare said it long ago versity fledgling pro-life group to raise awareness of when it comes to those on parasite, a lump, that will choose life because they from being a ‘right’ which liberates women, it is in and everything else you care to add, no matter how tle and fraternal way, but also with the strength of journals from across the world. As always, Jorge in The Merchant of Venice (Act IV,Scene1): the awe-inspiring development of life in the womb the two polar sides of the recognise it as that; a new and fact a failure to help women and a failure to treat apparently absurd never mind outrageous, is now OK. loving conviction and experience.” Mario Bergoglio was paying his debts. As Pope, “The quality of mercy is not strained during the early stages of pregnancy. abortion debate, by pro- “glob of tissue.” But it is unique human life, a person them and their child with the love, respect and sup- That which had been taught by Pope Benedict XVI canonically he is no longer SJ but at heart he is. It droppeth as the gentle rain from Heaven Students from the St Andrew’s Students for Life viding accurate informa- who deserves the right to port they deserve,” according to Rachel at SPUC and his 264 predecessors and the man to whom they t is worth, I think, pointing out that Pope Fran- And that word ‘canonically’ and that word ‘heart’ Upon the place beneath group and volunteers from Project Truth distributed tion on what the choice of in fact her own child live,” Rachel at SPUC Scot- Scotland. owe their lineage’s and teachings’ very existence, cis when he was Cardinal Archbishop of lead us directly to the pastoral, evangelical impulse It is twice blessed: more thsn800 leaflets on the streets of St Andrews abortion is really about. land said. The Project Truth campaign is having a great Jesus of Nazareth, Son of Mary, the Christ, are ‘oot Buenos Aires was loath to grant interviews with behind Papa Bergoglio’s advice to Archbishop Leo It blesseth him that gives and him that receives.” on the day of the event. The important thing for impact on the public in Scotland wherever it goes the windae.’ Halelujah. Or not, as the case may be. Ithe press. It may well be either he knew of, or, had (as revealed at his consecration/induction) and to the Speaking about the positive impact of the Project us was to use the event as Exposing the reality of abortion and we are looking forward to seeing how it devel- learned from those who knew of, the fact that in Catholic Church more generally (as revealed in his If you take the time to read Pope Francis’s inter- Truth event, one campaigner Chris Jones, said: “We a catalyst to spread the pro-life message, rather than ops over the coming year, in the lead up to the road- or those of us now upset, confused, fearful February of 1959, Good Pope John released for interview). view, this is the key to understanding what he is all wanted to respond to the honouring of Hillary Clin- focusing on any kind of personal attack on Mrs When it comes to crisis pregnancy—one that is show next summer. and full of doubt in face of this apparent publication part of the text of a speech that Pope One of the great teachers of Canon Law in the 20th about: be merciful. Or, since there is nothing new ton in a way that promoted a positive pro-life mes- Clinton herself as a political figure. unexpected, unwanted, unwelcome in some way—it DONNA NICHOLSON massive Papal U-turn it would seem prudent Pius XI had intended to deliver to his cardinals 20 century at the Pontifical Gregorian University in under the Roman sun, as Cardinal Winning always sage rather than a negative anti-abortion one. People “The students from the pro-life society were keen is a trauma for all involved and in response some thatF we yet again follow Para Handy’s sage advice: years earlier, on 11 February 1939, the day after he Rome was Servant of God Fr Felice Maria Cappello put it: Hate the sin; but love the sinner! were very responsive; hundreds took the leaflets and to respond to the event, but also wanted to do so in a people see only the baby, others only the woman, I http://spucscotland.org/ WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 14 STRONG IN FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013

A weekly discussion chaired by our Catholic strong in faith university chaplaincies DISCUSSION: What changes to the Scottish Church, if any, do you hope to see in the coming years? I WOULD be very desirous to see bishops and priests place a renewed focus on the Sacred Liturgy, so as to create a hermeneutic of continuity, as talked about, and enacted by, our emeritus Pope Benedict. Adam Coates

MORE zeal regarding the Liturgy, in particular the Tridentine rite, is critical if the Church is to recover, not just in Scotland but in the West as a whole. Craig Macleod PRAYERS FOR THE WEEK

FULLY agree with Adam, and furthermore this rev- IN A offered to God to be trans- erence for the Liturgy should be part of a renewed speech in formed into something good zeal to present all aspects of the Faith in its fullness. Glasgow for other people. For too long things have been watered down, and the in late She said: “Love can do all Church in Scotland has only found its voice in the September things. Our Lord does not public square when the political situation has forced 1963, the look so much at the greatness matters, with little teaching at the local level. This Labour of our actions—or even at cannot continue. leader, their difficulty—as at the As Pope Francis has reminded us, it is in the con- Harold love with which we do text of the Incarnation and our redemption that the Wilson (above), proposed them.” truth of all the Church’s doctrinal and moral teaching the setting up of what we She was often ill—and she becomes most apparent. We need to show this—in now know as The Open would die of tuberculosis zealous catechesis and preaching, in the Church’s University. when she was only 24. She charitable outreach, Her internal administration and It is highly successful in realised that, as quiet and our own lives, and in the proper celebration of the offering teaching and hidden suffering and sacri- Liturgy—‘the source and the summit of Christian research through TV and fice is offered to God, it is life.’ radio lectures, course materi- transformed into being of Lex orandi, lex credendi, lex vivendi. als, correspondence courses, help to other people. Gerald Bonner and computer software. The “My little way,” she wrote Open University emphasises “is the way of childhood— I Have your say at independent learning, and the way of trust and absolute http://www.facebook.com/scostronginfaith students study at their own self-surrender. In my little time and pace, making way, everything is most ordi- progress by gaining credits. nary. Jesus will transform No initial educational us.” qualifications are needed to Let us pray: If we can change one thing, let it be ourselves join, but the quality of learn- Lord Jesus, you told your ing is as high as demanded friends not to worry about By Aidan Cooke by other universitie. the future. (Mt 634) The idea of such a ‘univer- You showed them how to ST ANDREWS and Edin- sity of the air’ has been have the attitude of simple burgh Archdiocese has a copied by many countries, trust that young children new bishop, three more such as China, India, Hol- have, so that they could place Scottish dioceses are vacant, land, Portugal, Thailand, and themselves into the caring and another is also awaiting South Korea. Some countries hands of our Father. (Mk a new bishop; it is clear that use the same name . The 1015) And so I ask for the the Church in Scotland is Open University. power of your Spirit that I entering a period of over- Let us pray: may remain positive through- haul. Coming so soon after God our Father, whatever our out all that is ordinary in my revelations about Cardinal age, may we always have a daily life. Keith O’Brien, and abuse at thirst for knowledge and I know that your touch can Fort Augustus, it is well understanding, and be ready change people and situa- timed for serious reflection to learn from all of life’s tions, and so I ask you to join about how we need to experiences. me in offering to our Father change. Inspire us always with a not only the good things of In his homily at Bellahouston sense of wonder and a great this day but also the suffer- Park, Pope Benedict XVI reverence for life. ing and sacrifices that I want addressed a special word to the Amen. to offer cheerfully and lov- bishops of Scotland: ‘As you ingly, and in a quiet and hid- know, one of your first pastoral ST THERESE of Lisieux den way. And so I pray that duties is to your priests and to (top), in northern France, was everything —including what their sanctification. As they are a young Carmelite Sister who is not to my liking—may be alter Christus to the Catholic died at the age of 24. She said: transformed in your presence community, so you are to “I will spend my time in for the benefit of other peo- them.’ The urgency of this call heaven doing good on earth.” ple. Amen. has become increasingly appar- October 1 is her feast day. ent in the troubles that have The liturgy, and especially sure, but much more is needed. During the 2010 Papal Mass at Therese was aware that THIS is part of a poem and afflicted the Church in Scotland Holy Mass, is the source and Pope Benedict also spoke at Bellahouston Park, Glasgow, Pope most of us will never achieve prayer by John Oxenham since his visit. Let’s pray that summit of the Christian life. Bellahouston of the importance Benedict XVI spoke of the need for anything great or be well- about the beauty of the all of our bishops care for their We draw life from this of the evangelisation of culture, evangelisation known. Her ‘little way’ (as she changing season of autumn. priests with a renewed fatherly encounter with God, and pour it taking the Gospel to the public called it) was to choose to live We make his words our zeal. back in to praise Him, offering square. The example of change the Church, what would in a loving way her ordinary prayer today, giving thanks While bishops have a special up our entire being. If the Catholics living faithfully in you change?’ She replied: daily life, no matter how mo- that nature’s beauty can duty of care towards their Liturgy is not celebrated well their every day lives is desper- ‘Change myself.’ notonous it might be. When inspire us. priests, we all have a part to then this fount runs dry, and we ately needed in modern life. At the heart of Christianity is somebody was annoying her, We thank thee, Lord... For all play. As Archbishop Leo Cush- become unable to truly ‘lift up Drawing strength and inspira- repentance and new life in Therese set out to think of that the rich autumnal glories ley said to the people of St our hearts.’ tion from the Gospel to act in Christ. If we do not turn to person’s qualities and good spread —The flaming pageant Andrews and Edinburgh at his We often think of the exam- truth and love, we must take Christ our Saviour, a lifelong intentions. “You’ve always of the ripening woods, The ordination, ‘Help us [clergy] by ple set by holy priests, but the Christ to our neighbour in word process of conversion, then all got a smile for me,” fiery gorse, the heather-pur- your prayers and example to example of a holy layperson and deed. We all have a part to else in vain. remarked someone who, in pled hills, The rustling leaves model our lives on the mystery living out the Faith in hope and play in imbuing the world with With the Holy Father, we fact, always irritated her! that fly before the wind and lie of the Lord’s Cross. This is charity is as much of a model, the Gospel. should admit ourselves to be “My vocation, my calling,” below the hedgerows whis- surely the highway for all of us and also an inspiration to Archbishop Cushley told the sinners but with hope in the Teresa said “is to love.” pering; For meadows silver- towards the renewal of the life priests. A renewal of the priest- story of how Mother Teresa saving power of Christ, so that, Whatever was frustrating and white with hoary dew... We of the Church that we all hood is not a renewal of the was once asked: ‘If there was dying to sin we might find new annoying in daily life she thank thee, Lord. desire.’ Church; it is part of it, to be one thing you could do to life in Him.

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SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER WRITINGS OF ST FRANCIS OF 9AM ASSISI THE FOURTH RUPTURE: A PATH THU 3 OCTOBER TOWARDS RECONCILIATION 7.30AM 11AM EWTN NEWS NIGHTLY WITH ANGELUS WITH POPE FRANCIS COLLEEN CARROLL CAMPBELL 1PM 1PM LIVE SUNDAY MASS LIVE DAILY MASS 2.30PM CATHOLICISM 8PM 5PM EWTN LIVE EWTN BOOKMARK 9PM 6PM LE CELLE: A FRANCISCAN THE WORLD OVER LIVE SANCTUARY 10PM FRI 4 OCTOBER VATICANO 1PM 11PM LIVE DAILY MASS LIVE BENEDICTION 3PM MON 30 SEPTEMBER LIVE WORLDWIDE CHILDREN’S 1PM HOLY HOUR LIVE DAILY MASS 8.30PM 8PM NEW SERIES DOOR OF FAITH LIVE THE WORLD OVER 9PM 9PM ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI: WILLIAM M CARRIGAN, PERFECT JOY WITNESS & FRIEND OF PADRE TUE 1 OCTOBER PIO 1PM LIVE SAT 5 OCTOBER DAILY MASS 1PM 9PM LIVE DAILY MASS RESTORATION OF THE 7PM BASILICA OF ST FRANCIS IN SAINT FRANCIS AND SAINT ASSISI Now is the time to rediscover WED 2 OCTOBER CLARE 1PM 9PM LIVE DAILY MASS BELOVED—THE DOMINICAN the Rosary’s power for families 9PM SISTERS OF SAINT CECILIA In this week’s spirituality section, SR ANNA CHRISTI SOLIS of the Dominican LAY READERS’ GUIDE Sisters of St Cecilia writes about the Rosary and how it can bring families together by Fr John Breslin

HE Rosary is a time-honoured The Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia shown above prayer treasured by Catholics. A SPIRITUAL with Bishop Hugh Gilbert October, traditionally observed SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29 as the Month of the Rosary, is a REFLECTION nightly around a statue of the Blessed Amos 6:1, 4-7. Response: My soul, give fitting time to rediscover its Mother in the living room. Thus began a praise to the Lord. Timothy 6:11-16. Luke power for our families. sometimes peaceful, sometimes ‘eventful’ In praying the Rosary, we first hold the cru- 15 minutes. To guide our attention, my father 16:19-31. Tcifix shaped like a key, forged in God’s love placed pictures of the mysteries in a scrap- to open the gates of Heaven. Entering into book. Sometimes the guitar would enliven prayer, we are welcomed into the heart of the the prayer and we would sing the Hail MONDAY Blessed Trinity: ‘In the name of the Father, Marys. Zechariah 8:1-8. Response: The lord shall and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.’ Some days at least one child was banished build up Zion again and appear in all his glory. ‘I believe in God, the Father Almighty...’ to the kitchen for laughing too much. Most Luke 9:46-50. We begin with the Apostle’s Creed, profess- nights one of us would fall asleep during the ing the truths of our Faith. Many Catholics in I learn, from their lives, how to respond to fifth decade. Then my father would say with the course of history, even in the midst of the events in my own? We ponder with Her a smile, ‘I go to prepare a place for you,’and, TUESDAY persecution, have held fast to their Faith by each mystery so that, as the closing prayer having turned down the covers, would carry Zechariah 8:20-23. Response: God is with us. praying the Rosary. says, ‘we may imitate what they contain and the child to bed. My parents used wisdom ‘Our Father, who art in Heaven…’ Jesus’ obtain what they promise.’ and love in guiding these prayer times, trust- Luke 9:51-56. disciples asked that He teach them to pray, ‘Glory be to the Father and to the Son and ing God to bless their efforts. longing to have His intimate relationship to the Holy Spirit,’ each decade concludes. I especially recall that each night every- WEDNESDAY with the Father. In response, He taught them The ‘glory be’ unites those who pray it with one was encouraged to vocalise their per- The Lord’s Prayer, and we pray it five times the entire Communion of Saints in praising sonal intentions. This became a time when Exodus 23:20-23. Response: The Lord has in the course of the Rosary. the Blessed Trinity. It is a foretaste of the our parents could hear and respond to our commanded his angels to keep you in all your ‘Hail Mary, full of grace…’Each Hail Mary praise we will sing together in heaven. concerns. For problems great and small, we ways. Matthew 18:1-5, 10. forms a soothing background to the interior ‘Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our turned to the Rosary. The Family Rosary conversation taking place between the soul life, our sweetness, and our hope...’ Words became a ‘school of Mary,’ giving us an edu- and the Blessed Mother. We take up the angel of love to the Queen of Heaven and our cation in trust, hope, and the power of THURSDAY Gabriel’s salutation and St Elizabeth’s blessing Rosary. We have spent a grace-filled time in prayer. Interestingly, all four children have Nehemiah 8:1-4, 5-6,7-12. Response: The from the Gospel of Luke, addressing the company with the Holy Trinity, the Blessed remained practising Catholics as adults and precepts of the Lord gladden the heart. Luke Mother of God in a fitting and honourable way. Mother Mary, and Her Son, and all the continue to pray the Rosary regularly. angels and saints. Enrolling in the ‘School of Mary’ by 10:1-12. ach decade of the Rosary reaches out to Can this prayer become a part of the praying a daily Family Rosary is free, and us like the ten fingers of the hands of the rhythm of family life? The answer is a the rewards are bountiful. Our Blessed Lady Blessed Mother. Our hands in Hers, we resounding ‘Yes!’ is a good teacher, a good listener, and a won- FRIDAY Esurrender our sorrows and anxieties, our joys ‘Where two or three are gathered together derful example for our lives of Faith. Baruch 1:15-2. Response: Rescue us, O lord, and plans. Perhaps we could say that praying in my name, there am I in the midst of them,’ Through Her, we come to know Her Son in for the glory of your name. Luke 10:13-16. the Rosary is like sitting down to tea with Jesus promised (Matthew 18:20). What a a deeper, more personal way. Who better Mary, our Mother. She companionably opens welcome guest in the home of any family. than his own Mother is able draw us to Him? up the story of Her life and that of Her Son’s SATURDAY life, revealing their most intimate moments. hen I was a child, my parents com- I For more information and resources to help Baruch 4:5-12, 27-29. Response: The lord lis- you get started saying a Family Rosary, try She listens then to the story of my life. mitted to saying a daily family tens to the needy. Luke:10:17-24. How then do the two harmonise? How can Rosary. The six of us would gather accessing www.familyrosary.org. W WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 16 FAITH IN CULTURE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013 Politics and Faith of UK’s leading theologian FAITH IN CULTURE column looks at former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams’ new book on his unabashed faith

Chaired by Senior Rabbi Julia Neuberger, the haired word wizards. In truth it was a place where independent country will be. conversation turned to a previous public debate concessions were made. Mr Dawkins admitted to At the Edinburgh Book Festival, Williams dis- with Richard Dawkins. It’s perhaps when we are singing a hymn in the shower that day while hav- cussed the diversity of politics in the 1980s and the pressed about our Faith that we come up with the ing no answer for ‘self-reflective consciousness.’ vast choice between conservatism and ‘red most effective answers. blooded socialism.’ The sense of a wider social By Richard Mr Williams ideas, which are further explored r Williams also argued that the Christian world is still an important factor in Scottish life. in his weighty but refreshing book Faith In The tradition produces monumental imagina- Ten years ago Tommy Sheridan looked like a seri- Purden Public Square, discussed having an absolute body tive feeling and ideas as well as providing ous political contender but was reduced to a cari- of knowledge, but also a feeling of knowing some- Msupport and care for the lonely, forgotten and unde- cature after much controversy about his HE recent visit of Rowan Williams at thing in your gut, something more than a metaphor. sirable. He cited Christian Aid’s work with the bru- personal life. the Edinburgh International Book Fes- He argued that human condition processes talised child soldiers of Sudan, an example of tival proved to be a fascinating insight knowledge in a number of ways, not just the intel- people who are brainwashed and trained to bru- t present it feels like there is no real diver- into the thoughts of arguably the UK’s lectual way. When Mr Dawkins compared believ- talise others, and suggested that without Christian sity of choice in mainstream British poli- leading theologian. ing in God to the ‘tooth fairy’ the former intervention it is unlikely these victims could find tics. While Alex Salmond does present an His thoughtful and reasoned response to some Archbishop of Canterbury asked if belief in the a way back into life. alternative,A it’s true that in Scotland the nationalist difficult and arresting questions was a lesson in tooth fairy produced profound and complex works Secularism is a subject he tackles in various arguments often sound too emotional to be taken diplomacy.T No matter what was thrown at the such as Dante or Bach. forms. In his book, Mr Williams raises the valid absolutely seriously. How will sectarianism be 104th Archbishop of Canterbury, and sometime One writer suggested the public debate between point that the very structure of secularism is rooted handled with no influence from outside of an inde- poet, his delivery was always dignified and some- Dawkins and Williams was shaping up to be a in a Christian tradition and way of life. He sug- pendent Scotland? It remains a serious question. times humorous. Lord of the Rings style battle between two silver gests the main problem with the modern secular For many the economy is a more pressing mat- perspective is that it provides only one way in ter. We hear much about growth but who does the which to see the world, one way of arguing and growth really benefit and why are there still large one assumption about life. pockets of communities the economy is not More progressively Christian ethics encourages reaching. CROSSWORD Gordius No 110 the grammar of kindness, creative intelligence, Today, citizens of wealthy cities are relying on vivid imagination, spiritual insight, mystery and churches and charities where people of Faith with wisdom. Williams lambasts the wishy-washy an awareness of a need to serve others are willing 123 4 5 6 7 nature of those who describe themselves as ‘spiri- to roll up their sleeves and provide support where tual,’ suggesting that in the secular age the lan- the government isn’t. In essence, Rowan Williams guage of the spiritual has become something argued that the very idea of community is a Chris- 89 useless and unworldly—ultimately meaningless tian tradition. and self indulgent. While the word ‘spiritual’ has When facing life’s problems of impossible rela- become part of everyday use, he unpacks the term tionships or disappointment or perceived failures, and asks what does that really mean in lay terms? a focus on Christ’s sacrifice allows us the deeper 10 11 12 First entry out the hat next currents of perspective. Rowan Williams starting 13 14 TUESDAY will be the winner ore widely, William’s book looks at point is, relentlessly, always creation and crucifix- France as an example of where Faith is ion; the ideas around these subjects remain a reser- excluded from political life. In the con- voir of strength and understanding for people with Send your completed 15 16 text of the UK he discusses the relationship a sense of destiny and purpose beyond the storms 17 crossword entries—along with M between politics and Christian ethics throughout of life. 18 your full name address and history. For many in Britain, a socio-religious daytime phone number—to I Richard Purden is a freelance journalist, the 19 20 identity is more significant that a nationalistic one. CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 In the context of Scotland there is, for many, unre- author of We are Celtic Supporters, an SCO feature writer and a married father of two 21 22 23 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 lenting questions about what the experience of an 6BT

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ACROSS ACROSS 1 “The Local” (3) 1 Sag 3 Jury service 3 See the slave facing up to Mendelssohn's 'Hebrides' 8 Oliver 9 Scribble Bishop Conti backs anti-nuclear letter to the Queen (7,4) 10 Elves 11 Ebbed THIRTY years ago this week mately lead to the deployment food, clean water, good health 8 The Number One sailor returns to the allotment (6) 13 Franc 15 Regatta 9 & 10 Have these for dessert with Joan and some floozies The Scottish Catholic Observer of the Trident nuclear weapons and education. “Hunger kills as 16 Airport 20 Lucid reported on an issue that system, also needed to be surely as any weapon,” the (8,4) 21 Flood 23 Throb 11 Garden feature (5) remains very much alive in reconsidered as it appears ‘we churchmen wisely pointed out. 24 Balmoral 25 Flagon Scotland today. are planning for a 21st century Again this is a good illustra- 13 Sporting contest (5) 26 Greasy spoon 27 Eve 15 Maritime version of cocaine? (7) The Scottish bishops had which will be characterised by tion of the commitment to 16 & 23d As a transitory condition, sending on the ball quietly DOWN joined with the bishops of the the same unresolved, aggres- international development, as has a point! (7,5) Episcopal Church, representa- sive confrontations.’ practised by SCIAF that has 20 As unsteady as a king among the bashful (5) 1 Showerproof 2 Grieving 3 Jeers tives of the Church of Scotland, The letter says that God’s characterised the Scottish 21 Celebrate with five in dance (5) Methodists, Congregationalists purpose for the world He has Church and other Christian 23 Spanish square (5) 4 Yashmak 5 Raise 24 East African republic, capital Dodoma (8) 6 Imbibe 7 Eye and Quakers to sign a strongly created compels Christians to denominations in recent 25 Dr Who's phone-box (6) 12 Disturbance 13 Fatal worded letter to the Queen, live as one family, able to find decades. Interestingly the letter 26 See 24 down 14 Child of Prague which called for ‘serious debate’ forgiveness and reconciliation also condemns the tendency of 27 Sprinted (3) 18 Scallop 19 Collie over the siting of nuclear between each other in the the then Conservative UK gov- 22 Doors 23 Talon weapons in Scotland and the world. In that respect this story ernment to avoid serious public 24 Beg development of the Trident illustrates the growing power of debate and marginialise those DOWN nuclear weapons programme. the ecumenical movement in who oppose them. 1 This soldier might cause a paper to roar (11) These answers were Bishop Mario Conti of Scotland, which was well “Decisions on life and death 2 Garment that makes a bachelor pulsate, to a point (8) unintentionally 3 Material used to clean between the teeth (5) was part of a united developed, even with the strong become concentrated in the published with last ecumenical delegation, which residue of anti-Catholicism that hands of fewer and fewer to 4 Entrails consisting of broken leg bits (7) week’s crossword. 5 It’s inclined to soak things (5) handed the letter into Balmoral was still alive in the country at whom the questioning of 6 Wards off a vaster calamity (6) where the Queen was staying at that time. authority is unacceptable,” it 7 Snakelike fish (3) Mary McMoiran, the time. “The British people The letter also called for a warns. 12 Thus (one assumes) copies out the first great Port Glasgow now face a situation in which, positive policy of international Truly the more things transgression! (8,3) with the concurrence of their aid and development to replace change, the more they say the 13 Sends in the post (5) government, Cruise missiles the attempt to achieve security same. Scotland has changed 14 Had ye an exhilarating workout? (5) are about to be deployed on by means of an escalating arms vastly in the past 30 years, but 17 I cast an aspersion at this insular character (8) 18 Type of rice (7) Scottish Catholic Observer: British soil,” the letter reads. race. Enormous sums of money, the Catholic Church still faces 19 Tree-lined driveway (6) Scotland’s only national The Government is pursing this resources and the creative lives many of the same challenges: A 22 It’s beastly, but central to Stella Maris (5) Catholic weekly newspaper course in the face of serious of many of our front rank scien- government committed to 23 See 16 across printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. and informed objection from tists and engineers are commit- weapons of mass destruction, 24 & 26a How an emirate shelled out for Ireland (3,7,4) Registered at the Post Office people in all sections of soci- ted to ‘this spiral of and the aggressive pursuit of as a newspaper. ety.” destruction,’ says the letter power while all too little is The letter also says the for- while many people in the world done to help those who need ward planning, that would ulti- are denied their rightful share of it most. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER CHURCH NOTICES 17 CHURCH&PUBLICNOTICES

Marian Day - Part of the Year of Faith The Society of the Innocents STALOYSIUS’ CHURCH Motherwell Branch 25 Rose Street All Night Vigil of Prayer, Reparation We offer free pregnancy tests, counselling and practical help Glasgow G3 and Adoration united with (off Sauchiehall Street) Pope Francis as he Consecrates the ANNUAL MASS AND World to the Immaculate Heart of Mary TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION SUNDAY MASS: Monday 7th October at 7.30pm Saturday Vigil 5.45pm; 9am; 10.30am (Family Mass); Saint Patrickʼs Church, St Francis Xavierʼs Church, Carfin 12noon (Sung); 9pm 137 William St, ALL WELCOME WEEKDAY MASS: Anderston, Glasgow G3 8UR Tea will be served afterwards Monday - Friday: 8am; 12.30pm; 5.45pm Saturday: 10am; 12.30pm Vigil from 8pm Saturday 12th FFIRSTIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION CONFESSIONS: until 6am Sunday 13th October TOTO OUR LADY OF FATIMA Monday - Friday: 11.30am - 12.15pm; 5.15pm - 5.30pm 8pm Opening Holy Hour Saturday: 10.30am - 12.15pm; 2pm - 3.15pm; 4.15pm - 5.15pm 9pm Marian Procession, Fatima, Rosary & Brown Scapular talk CELEBRATIONSIN UNION 10pm Enrolement in the Brown Scapular WITH POPE FRANCISASHE EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 11pm Rosary, Holy Spirit Novena Saturday: 2pm - 5.15pm Weddings permitting 12am Stations of the Cross, Litany of the Sacred Heart, CONSECRATES THE WORLD Sunday: 1.15pm - 8.30pm Consecration of the Sacred Heart TO THE 1am Legion of Mary talk on “True Devotion to Our Lady” IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ROSARY: 2am Rosary, Holy Spirit Novena ROME Monday - Saturday 12.00pm before 12.30pm Mass 3am DVD Key Messages of Fatima 4am Rosary, Holy Spirit Novena 13TH OCTOBER 2013 5am Litany of Loreto, Consecration to the Immaculate Sat 12th October: Come & Pray the Rosary with the World Heart of Mary 1. St Maryʼs Church, Abercromby St, Glasgow: 7pm Our Lady of Fatimaʼs Peace Plan from Heaven (Pope Francis has asked that in every Marian shrine in the world, Our Lady's Great Promise 6am Closing Mass I promise to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for the Rosary be prayed at 7pm as the Pilgrim Statue of Our Lady of salvation all those who on the First Saturday of 5 consecutive months, For further info. contact 0141 569 1982 or Fatima arrives in Rome and the Vigil of Prayer leading up to the shall confess,receive Holy Communion, pray 5 decades of the Rosary email [email protected] Consecration begins.) and keep me company for 15 minutes while meditating on the Mysteries of the Rosary---all with the intention of making reparation to me. Our Lady to Lucy, Dec. 1925 2. Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, Christ the King Church, You are invited to do so at any of the following venues on: Howwood, Johnstone SATURDAY 5th October, 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC Rosary, Marian Procession and Mass: 7.30pm 9.00am - Mill Hill Fathers, Cardonald, Glasgow (This vigil takes place every 12th of every month throughout the year.) 9.00am - St Columbaʼs, Renfrew, Glasgow 9.00am - St Francis, Port Glasgow CHARISMATIC RENEWAL 9.20am - St.Aidanʼs, Johnstone 3. St Patrickʼs, Anderston, Glasgow. All night Vigil of 9.30am - St Bernadetteʼs, Carntyne, Glasgow 9.30am - St Anneʼs, NATIONAL SERVICE TEAM Prayer, Adoration, Rosary, Mass. Beginning at 8pm. 9.30am - St Brigidʼs, Toryglen 9.30am - St Gregoryʼs, Wyndford Invites you to a National Day (See other advert for full details). 9.30am - St Josephʼs, Tollcross 9.30am - St Lucyʼs, Cumbernauld 9.30am - St Maryʼs Cathedral, Edinburgh Sun 13th October: CONSECRATION OF THE WORLD TO 9.30am - St Maryʼs, Calton, Glasgow 5th October 2013 THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY 9.30am - St Maryʼs Duntocher 9.30am - St Maryʼs Greenock Community of the Risen Christ, 10.30: Mass From Rome (see EWTN for details) 9.30am - St Matthewʼs, Bishopbriggs 9.30am - St Mirinʼs Cathedral, Paisley Belleisle Street, Glasgow G42 8HJ 2pm: Blessed John Duns Scotus Church, Ballater St, 9.30am - St Philipʼs, Livingston 9.30am - St Robertʼs, Househilwood, Glasgow Glasgow 9.30am - St Rochʼs, Glasgow 1.30pm: Launch of the special lapel brooch/badge to 9.30am - Christ the King, Glasgow 9.40am - St Maryʼs Star of the Sea, Leith “Bringing the Fire to Others” commemorate the Consecration 10.00am - Blessed John Duns Scotus, Glasgow 1.40: Rosary led by the children 10.00am - Christ the King, Howwood, Johnstone Speaker: Ros Powell 10.00am - Christ the King, Pittenweem 10.00am - St Columbaʼs Bridge of Don, Aberdeen 10am for 10.30am start 2pm CONCELEBRATED MASS 10.00am - Our Lady of Lourdes, East Kilbride (All Priests wishing to concelebrate are most warmly invited) 10.00am - Our Lady of Good Aid, Motherwell “FINDING FATIMA”, the most up-to date docu/film on Our 10.00am - Our Lady Star of the Sea, Saltcoats 3pm Prayer Ministry Ros Powell 10.00am - Our Lady and St Anneʼs, Cadzow Bridge, Hamilton Ladyʼs message at Fatima will be shown, courtesy of AGAP, 10.00am - Our Lady and St Helenʼs, Condorrat From 4.30pm Commissioning 10.00am - St Sophiaʼs, Galston in the Hall over tea ʻnʼ coffee ʻnʼ scones. 10.00am - St Aloysius, Springburn Diverse Marian organisations will be exhibiting their work in 10.00am - St Brendanʼs, Yoker, Glasgow 10.00am - St Patrickʼs, Dumbarton the Hall. 10.00am - St Brideʼs, Cambuslang 10.00am - St Brideʼs, East Kilbride 7.30pm: CARFIN GROTTO WITH THE LEGION OF MARY: 10.00am - St Cadocʼs, Newton Mearns Rosary, Marian Procession, Benediction, Mass (this is the 10.00am - St Charlesʼ Paisley 10.00am - St Convalʼs, Pollok, Glasgow final event till next May) 10.00am - St Gabrielʼs, Merrylee, Glasgow ONTHLY For more information on any of the above celebrations, or with 10.00am - St Helenʼs, Langside, Glasgow M 10.00am - St Jamesʼ, Crookston, Glasgow details of other celebrations in Scotland, please contact the 10.00am - St Johnʼs Barrhead 10.00am - St John the Baptist, Uddingston First Saturday Devotion to Our Lady of Fatima at 10.00am - St Josephʼs, Helensburgh EDJUGORJE [email protected] or 0141 882 2254. Thank-you 10.00am - St Maryʼs Irvine M 10.00am - St Michaelʼs, Dumbarton 10.00am - St Paulʼs, Whiteinch 10.00am - St Patrickʼs, Shotts 10.00am - St Peterʼs, Livingston 10.00am - St Philipʼs, Ruchazie, Glasgow VENING 10.00am - St Stephenʼs, Dalmuir E 10.00am - The Holy Family and St Ninian, Kirkintilloch 10.00am - Sacred Heart, Bridgeton ST JOHN THE BAPTISTʼS CHURCH NATIONAL SHRINE OF 10.30am - St Athanasius, Carluke 11.00am - St Anthony's, Govan 12.15pm - Carfin Grotto Lower Millgate 12.15pm - St Mungoʼs, Townhead, Glasgow OUR LADY OF LOURDES 1.00pm - St Mirinʼs Cathedral, Paisley 2.00pm - Our Lady and St Patrick, Auckinleck, Ayrshire UDDINGSTON 5.00pm - Immaculate Heart of Mary, Balornock, Glasgow Sunday 6th October 5.15pm - Immaculate Conception, Maryhill, Glasgow 5.15pm - St Peterʼs, Bellsmyre on Monday 30th September 2013 7.00pm - Franciscan Convent, 92 Dixon Avenue, Glasgow G For more information phone 0141 882 2254. THANK YOU. Rosary at 7.15pm Mass at 7.30pm Little Flower Sunday Light refreshments in the hall afterwards markingthe Feast of Saint Therese ALL WELCOME of Lisieux

SacredAVE music MARIA & hymns in honour MATER of the Blessed Virgin DEI Mary and the close of the 2013 Pilgrimage Season St Augustineʼs Choir Coatbridge HealingSaint Columbkilleʼs Service Hall th Torchlight Rosary Procession Monday 7 October at 7.30pm Kirkwood Street, Rutherglen Sunday October 6th at 2pm in the Grotto 7pm St Augustine's Church, Main Speakers: Invited Clergy & Joe Livingston with an opportunity to venerate the Themes: Forgiveness & Aspects of Divine Love Dundyvan Road, Coatbridge “Come to Me all you who are Weary, and Overburdened and I WILL give you REST” Relic of St. Therese Admission free Tea Music Coffee All welcome 18 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013 EXPERT SERVICES FAMILYANNOUNCEMENTS

RELIGIOUS DIAMOND JUBILEE DEASY McALEER MacLELLAN Of your charity, please pray Anniversary 10th Anniversary SCOT-COVER for the souls of William and In loving memory of a dear In loving memory of Jean, LYNCH Mary Deasy. wife and mum, Margaret who died September 23, RE-UPHOLSTERY Sister Denise Lynch, Medical On whose souls, sweet Jesus, Shields, who died September 2003. Loving mum, gran and Missionaries of Mary have mercy. 27, 2006. great-gran. Freephone: 0800 389 8084 (Philomena Lynch), formerly Inserted by their family. Forever in our hearts and We remember her smile, Suites and church kneelers re-covered. of Baillieston, daughter of the sadly missed. And the things she used to say, late Patrick and Alice Lynch, Inserted by Arthur and family. We treasure the hours, For quality and expertise, all types of celebrated her Diamond We spent every day, upholstery work undertaken - Jubilee at the Medical McCONVILLE The laughs that we had, Missionaries of Mary, 15th Anniversary of our The secrets we shared, contract, commercial and domestic. Drogheda. beloved father, papa and The love that she gave, www.scotcover.co.uk Deo Gratias. great-papa, John, died The way that she cared. Mary and family, Inchinnan. September 30, 1998; also our Never more than a thought beloved mother and gran, away, Cissie, died April 27, 1987, Loved and remembered every RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM and our brother, Thomas, who day. Daly Garage Doors died in infancy. R.I.P. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Family Business With Over 30 years Experience Just a prayer from the family her. who loved you, May she rest in peace. INSTALLATIONS, REPAIRS & DOCHERTY Just a memory fond and true, 39th Anniversary Her loving family at home and MAINTENANCE OF ALL GARAGE DOORS In our hearts you will live for- abroad. In loving memory of our dear ever, father, William Docherty, who Free estimates & advice 24 Hour Because we thought the world died on September 30, 1974, MacLEOD Call Out of you. 6th Anniversary TEL: 01355 261601 beloved husband of the late Always in our thoughts. John (Iagan a’Dot) Elizabeth Docherty (McEwan), St Martin, pray for them. In loving memory of a dear our dearest mother. Inserted by the family. father, grandfather and great- May their dear souls rest in grandfather, died October 1, the peace of Christ. 2007. Loved and remembered G EORGE P. R EILLY GALBRAITH Monsignor Henry Docherty, every day. Seventh Anniversary his sisters Mary Margaret Hall Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Painter and Decorator In remembrance of the Very (U.S.A.) and Kathleen McKay. pray for him. Reverend John Angus Canon Inserted by the family at home 3 0 Years of Experience Galbraith, former parish priest GALLAGHER and away. of Daliburgh and Eriskay, 39th Anniversary. Free Estimates and the In loving memory of my dear McNULTY Isles, who died September 27, husband, James, who died 20th Anniversary. 2006. September 30, 1974. Please pray for the repose of 07974379811 Gum biodh fois aig anam ann May he rest in peace. the soul of Elizabeth McNulty, an sith Chriosda. Inserted by his wife Molly. who died October 3, 1993, 01698 822215 May his soul rest in the peace MacCORMICK beloved wife of Dan and of Christ. KENNEDY 26th Anniversary. mother of Daniel. R.I.P. Remembered always by his 22nd Anniversary In loving memory of our dear Sadly missed. friends in South Uist, Eriskay, In loving memory of my dear father, father-in-law, and Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Barra and Oban. husband, and our father, grandfather, Neil MacCormick, her. NOVENA WANTED John, accidentally drowned on who died on September 28, MacINTYRE 1987; also remembering our MacPHEE 27th Anniversary. Friday, September 27, 1991. In the shelter of Thy Sacred dear mother, mother-in-law, In loving memory of our dear Please pray for the repose of mother, granny and great- Philangeli Association the soul of Father Donald Heart, and grandmother, Kate Hermit Sister Dear Jesus, may he rest. MacCormick, who died on granny, Margaret, who died MacIntyre, M.H.M., who died September 30, 1996, also our on October 3, 1986. Inserted by his wife Peggy, June 16, 1994. R.I.P. Novena seeks Hermitage: dear father, grandpa and Fois shiorruidh thoir dha, O Donald John, Donna Marie The happy hours we once great-grandpa, Archie, who Small, unfurnished Thighearna. and John Paul. enjoyed, died January 2, 1977. R.I.P. to the Angels cottage/bothy, Our Lady of the Isles, pray for How sweet their memory still, Fois shiorruidh thoir dhaibh a him. KINNEAR But death has left a vacant SS Michael, preferably in isolated Thighearna, Inserted by the family at home 20th Anniversary place, Gabriel & Raphael coastal area or island, Agus solus nach dibir and abroad. In loving memory of our dear This world can never fill. dearrsadh orra. and the Guardian Angels asap for long term let. dad, and brother, James, who Our Lady of the Isles, pray for Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for died on September 27, 1993. them. Novena of Masses Will pay reasonable rent. MEMORIAM Iain Ruairidh, Katie and Mairi. them. Always in our thoughts. Inserted by all the family. celebrated from Inserted by his loving son, 29th September Tel: 07760346533 Iain, daughter Fiona and MacDONALD ARBUCKLE to 7th October 2013 sister Cathie. 8th Anniversary In loving memory of our dear Remembering with love, today parents, grandparents and and always, Alistair, called to Please send your LYNCH great-grandparents, George, God September 18, 2005, Tel Remembering with much love pe ons to: who died September 28, loving husband of Hughena, 1988, and Catherine (Kate), James, loving husband of the Salvatorian Fathers devoted father to Jessie Anne 0141 died March 14, 1988. late Martha, dear dad and and Oighrig. 129 Spencer Road May they rest in peace. grandad, who sadly passed Harrow Weald HA3 7BJ Inserted by the family. Fois shiorraidh thoir dha a 241 6105 away on September 30, 2005. Thighearna. R.I.P. May the winds of heaven blow BROWN gently, 9th Anniversary. McGOVERN And whisper for you to hear, ADVERTISINGTERMSANDCONDITIONS In loving memory of my dear In loving memory of my dear That we will always love you, Advertisements submitted must contain complete and accurate wife, Terry, who died husband, James (Jimmy), a MacPHEE information and comply with requirements of all relevant September 29, 2004. And wish so much you were dear dad and grandfather, 4th Anniversary legislation, the British Code of Advertising Practice, and the On her soul, sweet Jesus, here, died September 29, 1996, Precious memories of my Advertising Standards Authority. The publisher has the right, have mercy. In our hearts you have left a also loved ones gone before. beloved husband, dad and at its discretion, to refuse, omit, suspend, or change the position Sadly missed. gap, Time may pass and fade grandad, John Alick, who died of advertisements, or require artwork or copy to be amended to Inserted by her loving That no one else can fill, away, on September 28, 2009. comply with any moral or legal obligations. The publisher will husband Tom. You have gone and yet it seems, But silent thoughts and mem- To us you were someone spe- not be liable for any loss of revenue to the advertiser incurred That you are with us still. ories stay, cial, as a consequence of non-publication or incorrect reproduction CARROLL Your loving son Gerry and No longer in my life to share, Someone good and true, of an advertisement.Advertisements may be cancelled within Remembering with love my daughter Philomena. But in my heart you are You will never be forgotten, 14 days of an order being received and not less than a minimum dear wife, Margaret, devoted If tears could build a stairway. For we thought the world of of 24 hours before deadline for entry. Any cancellations outside mum, gran and great-gran, always there. this period will not affect the buyer’s liability for payment for who died October 1, 2006. And heartaches make a lane, Eternal rest grant unto them, you. the advertisement. Payment for advertisements must be Of tender heart and gracious We would come straight up to O Lord. Our Lady of Lourdes and St received within 30 days. Any order, verbal or written, which is spirit. heaven, Our Lady of Lourdes and St Martin, pray for him. placed for the insertion of an advertisement amounts to an St Theresa, pray for her. And bring grandad home Martin, pray for them. Missed so much. acceptance of these conditions. Inserted by husband John again. From your loving wife Bessie His loving wife Annabella and and family. All your loving grandchildren. and the family. family xx FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19 FAMILYANNOUNCEMENTS

MacPHEE REYNOLDS WALTERS mercy to me and mine. Father sees it, then in his request). O Jesus, who hast 4th Anniversary Please remember in your 3rd Anniversary of Catherine, Amen. Say for three days; merciful eyes it will become said, Heaven and Earth shall In loving memory of our prayers the soul of our father, died September 29, 2010. publication promised. – P.L. Your favour, not mine. Amen. pass away but My word shall beloved brother, who died on William, who died September Precious memories silently Say for three days, publica- not pass, through the inter- September 28, 2009. 29, 2012. Also remember our kept, NOVENA TO THE SACRED tion promised. - K.L. cession of Mary, Thy Most Sweet are the memories mother, Rosa (McGee), who Of a mum and granny who we HEART OF JESUS. Holy Mother, I feel confident silently kept, of John Alick died November 13, 1992, our loved O Jesus who said ‘ask and that my prayer shall be whom we loved and will never sister, Mary, who died June 6, And will never forget. you shall receive, seek and O DEAR ST JOSEPH OF granted (make your request); forget. 2007, and our brother, Vin- Missed and remembered you shall find, knock and it CUPERTINO, who, by your publication promised. - H.G Sacred Heart of Jesus, keep cent, who died April 11, 1960. every day. shall be opened to you,’ prayers, did seek from God him in Your care. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for St Pio, pray for her. through the intercession of that you should be asked at NOVENA TO ST CLARE Inserted by the family. them. Love Marie and Caitlin. xx Mary your most Holy Mother, I your examinations the only Say nine Hail Mary’s for nine Inserted by their loving family. knock. I ask that my prayer propositions you knew, pray days with a lighted candle; MacPHERSON will be granted (make that I too, like you, may suc- publication promised. - G.M. Precious memories of our ROUSE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT request). O Jesus who has ceed in the examination for brother Alex, who died Sep- Loving memories of a dear said whatsoever you ask the which I am preparing. In NOVENA to St Therese of the tember 29, 2001. Also dad, Vincent, died September McLAREN return I will make you known Father in my name, it shall be Little Flower. remembering our dear loved 26, 1974, beloved husband of The family of Catherine granted to you through the and cause you to be invoked; Saint Therese, the Little ones gone before. the late Nan, a dear and won- McLaren would like to thank intercession of Mary, your publication promised. - H.M. Flower, please pick me a rose Dearer to us than words can derful mother, died March 7, all friends and relatives who most Holy Mother. I ask the from the heavenly garden and tell, 2002. offered up Masses and Father in your name that my POWERFUL NOVENA sent it to me with a message Was the brother we loved so Deep in our hearts you will attended the funeral. A special prayer be granted (make Of Childlike Confidence of love. Ask God to grant me well, always be loved and remem- thanks to all of the staff of request). O Jesus who said (This novena is to be said at the favour I thee implore and We do not forget him, bered. Stobhill Care Home for their ‘Heaven and Earth shall pass the same time, every hour, for great care and kindness We never intend, From all the family. away but my words will not nine consecutive hours – just tell Him I will love Him each towards her. Thanks also to We think of him daily, pass away’ through the inter- one day). O Jesus, who hast day more and more. Monsignor Paul Conroy and And will to the end. 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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

newsprint—remember that what might seem will happen. I don’t like proud people, but Don’t be ashamed to speak for our Lord. And small to us is great in God’s eyes, for everyone who is faithful will please me and don’t be ashamed of me, just because I am in jail example, helping out at home or reading to a live.” for serving Him. younger child. The Word of the Lord Use the power that comes from God and join with me in suffering for telling the good news. Activities Responsorial Psalm The Word of the Lord. G Materials needed: Mustard seeds, glue, paper, 95:1-2, 6-7abcd, 7e-9. colouring and drawing supplies. (R) If today you hear God’s voice, harden not Alleluia G Give each child a piece of paper and a mustard your hearts. 1 Peter 1:25. seed. Let them hold the seed to see how small it is. Sing joyful songs to the Lord! Praise the mighty (R) Alleluia, alleluia. G Glue the mustard seed to the middle of the rock where we are safe. The Word of the Lord stands forever; it is the Word paper and then ask the children to use it as part of Come to worship Him with thankful hearts and given to you, the Good News. a picture they make showing a great thing they songs of praise. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. want to do for God. (R) If today you hear God’s voice, harden not your hearts. Gospel Prayer Bow down and worship the Lord our Creator! If you had faith! A reading from the holy gospel Dear God, please help our faith to grow as large The Lord is our God and we are His people, according to Luke 17:5-10. and as strong as a tree. In Jesus’ name we pray. the sheep He takes care of in His own pasture. The Apostles said to the Lord: “Make our faith Amen. (R) If today you hear God’s voice, harden not stronger!” your hearts. Jesus replied: “If you had faith no bigger than First Reading Listen to God’s voice today! Don’t be stubborn a tiny mustard seed, you could tell this mulberry The just will live by faithfulness. A reading from the and rebel as your ancestors did at Meribah and at tree to pull itself up, roots and all, and to plant book of the prophet Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2-4. Massah out in the desert. itself in the ocean. And it would! This was my prayer to God: “Our Lord, how For 40 years they tested God and saw the things “If your servant comes in from plowing or from long must I beg for your help before you listen? He did. taking care of the sheep, would you say: ‘Welcome! You won’t help when I tell you about all of the (R) If today you hear God’s voice, harden not Come on in and have something to eat’? No you violence. Why do you make me watch such your hearts. wouldn’t say that. You would say: ‘Fix me terrible injustice? Violence and destruction, something to eat. Get ready to serve me, so I can Reflection crime and cruelty are spreading everywhere.” Second Reading have my meal. Then later on you can eat and drink.’ “TRY your best to be... like God. Be faithful, Then the Lord told me: “I will give you my Never be ashamed of witnessing to the Lord. A reading “Servants don’t deserve special thanks for loving, dependable and gentle.” This is how message in the form of a vision. Write it on a from the second letter of Paul to Timothy 1:6-8. doing what they are supposed to do. And that’s St Paul says God wants us to be. In today’s big clay tablet and make it easy to read. At the I ask you to make full use of the gift that God gave how it should be with you. When you’ve done all Gospel we hear a story about a man who time I have chosen, these things will happen. you when I placed my hands on you. Use it well. you should, then say: ‘We are merely servants, wasn’t like this and what happened to him. It You can trust what I say about the future. It may God’s Spirit does not make cowards out of us. and we have simply done our duty.’” is the story of the rich man and Lazarus, take a long time, but keep on waiting, because it The Spirit gives us power, love, and self-control. The Gospel of the Lord who is a poor man. It might be easy to think that the story doesn’t mean anything to us because most of us are not considered ‘rich’ and in many of our neighbourhoods we don’t really see ‘poor’ people. You should think about being rich and poor a different way, though. There are so many people who don’t have a place to live, food to eat, coats to wear in the winter, toys to play with, and so on. To those people, any of us who have a home, food, electricity to make our homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer, toys, a bed to sleep in, clothes that are clean, a bathtub to take a bath in, we are rich. Jesus told this story to remind those of us who have things that others do not, to share and to help those who need help. That is what being faithful, loving, dependable and gentle is about. We need to be like Jesus and go out and find someone to help, not wait for them to come asking. We need to look at all of the different ways a person could be poor; the kids who only have one parent living with them, the older person who is lonely, the girl in our class who has no friends, the boy who struggles with maths, and so on. When we truly look at people we will see their poverty. Pray that we can be like God and not like the rich man and do whatever we can to help them while being grateful for all of the gifts God has given to us. Discussion I How do the people who love you, take care of you? I How does God take care of you? I What great things would you like to do for God? Write the ideas on a blackboard or

WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 22 CELEBRATING LIFE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013 Christians unite to oppose nuclear weapons with call for global peace

By Dan McGinty Protesters of many faiths gather at Faslane Naval Base to protest against nuclear arms (top) and join in with Pope Francis’ call for SCOTTISH Clergy Against a day of fasting and prayer for peace, in Nuclear Arms (SCANA) gathered Syria and around the world (bottom) together with supporters as they held a peace service at the gates of Faslane Naval Base. In recognition of the threat of the The event took place this month after nuclear weapons held at Faslane to peo- the usual Easter peace service and pic- ple all over the world, the service saw nic was cancelled due to unseasonal SCANA face the cross at all four points weather earlier this year, and by a happy of the compass and pray for the people coincidence the rearranged service in those parts of the world. coincided with the day chosen by Pope Bishop Toal spoke to the assembled Francis as a day of fasting and prayer crowd, drawing on the experiences in for Syria, prompting those in attendance Syria to remind us that if people have to remember especially the suffering terrible weapons there is a strong risk taking place there. they will use them, and gave thanks for Among those taking part in the peace Pope Francis’ day of prayer and fasting service were representatives of Chris- for peace, which had united so many tian movements of all denominations, people throughout the world. including the Catholic Church, the The final word on the need for peace Church of Scotland, the Scottish Epis- was drawn from St John’s Gospel, shar- copal Church, Quakers, the Iona Com- ing Jesus’ words on the giving of peace, munity, the Glasgow Catholic Worker while the children in attendance out- Group and the Christian Student Move- lined a cross in colourful chalk on the ment, while Bishop Joseph Toal joined ground, to leave a reminder of the walk members of the National Commission of witness and the Christian call to as well as the Argyll and the Isles, peace at the gates of the base. Motherwell and Glasgow commissions The service concluded with the sym- of Justice and Peace. bolic sharing of bread, as the hymn As The service began by a walk of wit- Your Family, Lord, We Are Here was ness behind the cross, as the group sung, before the Christian groups who made their way to the gates of Faslane, had worked together left together, shar- where the service began with hymns ing the spirit of peace with one another and scripture readings in a ‘very affect- as they began their journey home. ing and effective symbolic seeking of mercy and forgiveness.’ I [email protected]

National Fair Trade award for Hamilton pupils

PUPILS at St Elizabeth’s for fairtrade, organising events lated the pupils and staff of St Primary School in Hamilton and sales and sharing their Elizabeth’s for the continuing were awarded the first experiences as supporters of good work they are doing on Sea change at St Aloysius’ as parish priest steps down National Fairtrade Commu- fairtrade with others. behalf of fairtrade. nity Award following Scot- The pupils (above with their A statement from the Scottish FR PETER Griffiths wel- who represents AoS in the Fr Peter Griffiths with Ewan land’s new designation as a teacher Christine Emmett) were Fair Trade Forum also praised comed the Apostleship of the parish, was on hand to share his McArthur and Graeme Wright, AoS ‘Fair Trade Nation’ in June honoured at the Scottish Fair the efforts of the Hamilton Sea to St Aloysius Church in insights into the duties of the representative for the parish this year. Trade Awards in Perth along- school. “St Elizabeth Primary Garnethill, Glasgow, for the apostleship in caring for seafar- In recognition of the new sta- side others who share their pas- School and community have final time before he leaves ers from all over the world. seafarers each year as they arrive tus, the Scottish Fair Trade sion for fairtrade, and also gone over and beyond the usual his role as parish priest there. “Apostleship of the Sea was in UK ports, can continue. Forum created the new awards delighted those in attendance fair trade activities showing The church, in Glasgow city founded here in St Aloysius, “I’ve always been glad to help to recognise those groups and with their own Fairtrade Rap, a commitment, promise and drive centre, has long been the spiri- Glasgow, so this is a very special Apostleship of the Sea over the individuals who work tirelessly composition which they have for well over ten years,” the tual home of the Apostleship of place indeed for us,” Mr Wright years and hope they keep up the to promote and support fair- shared with many people in the statement said. the Sea in Scotland, having been said. “What we mustn’t forget is good work in years to come,” he trade in Scotland. St Elizabeth’s community and “They have demonstrated an founded in St Aloysius, and the that 95 per cent of the everyday said, “ For many years St Elizabeth’s beyond. They were presented enthusiasm for fair trade that parish was delighted to welcome goods we receive today are still Singing during the Mass was has worked enthusiastically to with the award by Humza has seen them put on exciting the AoS to Garnethill for their transported to us by sea.” provided by the St Aloysius Col- encourage pupils, as well as the Yousaf MSP, Minister for and eventful Fairtrade Fort- Sea Sunday celebration. Fr Griffiths spoke of his hope lege Schola, under the guidance wider St Elizabeth’s commu- External Affairs and Overseas nights, much anticipated by their Mass was celebrated by Fr that the good work of the AoS, of their head of choral music, nity, to show their commitment Development, who congratu- community.” Griffiths, while Graeme Wright, which cares for thousands of Keith Roberts. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER CELEBRATING LIFE/GÀIDHLIG 23

GÀIDHLIG Creideamh sa Ghearmailt an Ear

In his Gaelic column this month, ANDREAS WOLFF pays tribute to the life of Fr Malcolm Joseph MacLellan

HA robh creideamh toirmisgte anns a' Eaglais Naomh Nicolas; Eaglais an Oilthigh Ghearmailt an Ear dar a bha an dùtchaich fo riaghladh nan Comunach. Ach ma bha Naomh Trinitatis ron chogadh. Tha cùisean air atharrachadh. Ann am Beurla (In English) thu airson cothroman a bhith agad sa Fhuair paraiste Pròstanach an oilthigh cothrom cuideachd bheatha obrach, ma bha thu airson càr agus eaglais ùr a thogail far an robh i roimhe. fòn a bhith agad aig an taigh cha robh e na chuideachadh. Le sin chan eil e na iongnadh gu bheil ha e coltach gur e paraiste òg a th' ann an Naomh RELIGION was not forbidden in Mass was said in different locations C80 sa chiad de mhuinntir bhaile Leipzig gun crei- Trinitatis a thaobh na daoine a tha ga fhrithealadh. Eastern Germany during the Comu- until a new Catholic church could be deamh, le 15 sa chiad nam Pròstanaich agus 4 sa chiad Bidh timcheall air 150 duine a' tighinn a-steach gach nist era, but if you wanted to study at opened in 1982. It now needs replace- nan Caitligich a-mhàin. bliadhna. Is e togalach ùr-nòsach a tha iad a' togail, agus university, build a career or have a car ment and construction has started on T and a phone it certainly was not help- a new church opposite the town hall. Ach a dh'aindeoin sin is ann sna h-eaglaisean a thòisich thathas a' dèanamh cinnteach gu bheil e gu bhith bàidheil daoine a' cruinneachadh ann an 1989, agus iad ag èirigh an dhan àrainneachd. Thathar cuideachd air àite a thoirt do ful to be a Christian. Things have changed in Leipzig. St aghaidh an riaghaltais. B' ann san eaglais Phròstanach dh’obair ealain. Bidh i fosgailte dhan a h-uile duine - chan No wonder 80 per cent of the citi- Trinitatis is a young parish in terms of Naomh Nicolas ann am meadhan bhaile Leipzig a thàinig ann a-mhàin do Chrìosdaidhean. Cosgaidh am pròiseact zens of Leipzig do not have a reli- its membership and is growing by daoine còmhla an toiseach. Gach Diluain bhiodh na mìl- 15 millean Euro, agus mar a bhiodh dùil cuiridh iad fàilte gion, 15 per cent are Protestants and 150 people every year. The modern tean a' caismeachd. Bha eaglais Chaitligeach ann am air taic sam bith. only 4 per cent are Catholic. Despite looking new church will cost 15 mil- meadhan a' bhaile uair, ach chaidh a milleadh aig àm a' Tha an eaglais ùr seo a' cur ri leasachaidhean iongan- that fact the peaceful revolution of lion Euros and of course they wel- chogaidh agus leagar i chun an làr às dèidh sin. tach a tha a' dol ann am baile Leipzig. Thadhail mi fhìn air 1989 started in St Nicholas Church in come donations. Bha paraiste meadhan bhaile Leipzig a' faotainn cothrom gu tric bho thoiseach nan 90an. Aig an àm b' e àite dor- Leipzig and later expanded to mass The University Church is also eaglais Phròstanach an oilthigh a chleachdadh. Ach ann an cha, brònach a bh' ann. Ach bhon uair sin tha ath-bhreith demonstrations every Monday. being rebuilt. 1968 chaidh co-dhùnadh an eaglais a leagail a dh'aindeoin mhìorbhaileach air tighinn air. Chaidh na seann There once was a Catholic church Overall, Leipzig has been trans- agus gun robh i ann an deagh staid agus a dh'aindeoin agus togalaichean a sgeadachadh agus leagar cuid dhe na in the centre of Leipzig, but it was in formed from a dark and depressing gun robh na mìltean a' caismeachd na aghaidh. Cha robh am togalaichean grànnda bho àm nan Comunach chun an làr. a bad state after the war, and had to place when I first visited in the early pàrtaidh Comunach airson agus gum biodh àite cho cudro- Chanainn gur e àite a th' ann a-nis 's fhiach tadhail air. Bha be demolished. Catholics worshipped 90s to a beautiful and buoyant city. mach aig Crìosdaidheachd sa bhaile. Johann Sebastian Bach ag obair an sin eadar 1723 agus in the Prostestant University Church Many of the Communist era eye-sores Fad bhliadhnaichean bha am paraiste a' tighinn còmhla 1750, agus tha an dìleab a dh'fhàg e fhathast ri fhaicinn sa until the Communist authorities have been destroyed. ann an seòmraichean an diofar àiteachan. B' ann a-mhàin an bhaile. Tha Còisir Eaglais Naomh Tòmas, na "Thomaner," ordered its destruction in 1968 It is well worth a visit not least 1982 a b' urrainear eaglais Chaitligeach ùr fhosgladh. Ach far an robh e na stiùiriche, fhathast gu math ainmeil air although it was in good condition, because of the St Thomas’ Church, tha an togalach sin ann an droch staid a-nis. Le sin tha am feadh na Gearmailt. Sin e bhuamsa an turas seo à Leipzig and despite thousands protesting which once was Bach’s workplace. paraiste a' togail eaglais ùr ann am meadhan a' bhaile mu sa Ghearmailt. Gus an àth-mhìos: Beannachd Leibh. against it. They wanted to marginalise The Thomaner Choir is still consid- choinneamh an talla-bhaile faisg air far an robh seann eaglais I [email protected] Christianity. ered one of the best in Germany.

St Thomas’, Riddrie, enjoys a recital and liturgical service

By Bill Heaney of music in the Church today. gation, but to support them. “Choir music gives much joy “It takes a strong respect for ST THOMAS’ Church, Rid- both to those who sing and those the Church’s wish that people be drie, hosted a night of spiri- who listen, but the renewal of encouraged to sing the ‘Mass tual music and song as the Liturgy set in motion by the parts’ and a creative discretion parishioners and visitors to Second Vatican Council gave a by musicians to choose music the Glasgow parish enjoyed a sharper definition of the role of that enriches the service but recital and liturgical service. choirs involved in the Church’s doesn’t take it over. Music was provided by John liturgy,” he said. “As Pope Emeritus Benedict Allen, Clare O’Neill and Carissa The singing was provided by XVI pointed out, when com- Bovill (left), who played the choral groups from the Glasgow menting as Cardinal Ratzinger whistle, the violin and the Archdiocese, and their presence on the chyrograph of Pope John clarsach respectively, as the underlined the manner in which Paul II on Church music in liturgy of the Word was led by the celebration of the Catholic 2004, it is not appropriate for Canon Peter McBride. Faith can be enhanced by their people to have to wait patiently Speaking of the value music participation in the Liturgy. while the choir completes a per- and song has to the Catholic “The latter function enables formance. The music arranged Faith and the celebration of the choirs to enjoy music which will for this service illustrated some Liturgy, Mgr Gerry Fitzpatrick normally be beyond the capacity to enjoy in listening,” he contin- of the riches available for choirs (right), the Archdiocesan Direc- of the congregation but which ued. “However, choirs are not to enjoy and to use to enhance tor of Music, outlined the place congregations can be expected expected to replace the congre- the Liturgy.”

WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 24 FR ROLHEISER/REVIEW SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 27 2013 Faux humility presents a very strong case against ‘faking’ it

When Griffiths sincerely sees himself and believes himself to be no better than anyone else in this world, he is looking rather at his core, at the depth of his heart, where he sees that he, like everyone else in this world, is vulnerable, alone, By Fr Ronald fearful, naked, self-centered, inadequate, helpless, contingent, just as much in need of God and others Rolheiser as absolutely every other person on this earth, and, thus, no better than anyone else. T’S HARD not to fake humility; yet, seem- Nobody gives himself life, sustains himself in ingly, we need to do just that. For instance, life, or gives himself salvation. We are all equally some of the sayings of Jesus on humility inadequate and helpless here. Our contingency lev- seem to raise more questions than they els us all, from Mother Teresa to Hitler, and the answer. For example, in the parable of taking key to genuine humility lies in recognising that. seats at the table, Jesus suggests that we should not Indeed, the more morally and psychologically sen- move towards the highest place, lest somebody sitive we are, the more likely we are to recognise Imore important comes along and we will be humil- our neediness and our solidarity in weakness with iated by being asked to move lower. Rather, he everyone else. When a Bede Griffiths makes the says, move towards the lowest place so that the claim that he is no better than anyone else and that host might come and ask us to move higher, and in he stands in need of God’s mercy just as much as this way our very humility will be showcased every sinner on earth, he is not faking humility, but before the other guests. Whoever humbles himself he is not making moral comparisons either. He is will be exalted, and whoever exalts himself will be speaking out of something deeper, namely, the fact humbled. On the surface, this would seem like that ultimately we are all equally helpless to give litutle more than a strategy to get honored while ourselves life. all the while looking humble. The invitation to humility is a clear and constant The biblical invitation to not consider oneself only a pose, something we have to affirm about and discipline could Griffiths really have believed echo inside of Christian spirituality, from Jesus, better than others begs the question: Can someone ourselves but which doesn’t stand the full test of that he was no better than anyone else? Could he through Bede Griffiths, through Mother Teresa, who is living an essentially moral and generous honesty? Further, isn’t our humility, in the end, really not compare himself with others? Is it really through every spiritual guide worthy of the name: life really believe that he or she is no better than really not just a subtle strategy to be honoured in possible for any of us not to compare ourselves Become like a little child. Take the lowest place. someone who is uncaring, selfish, or even mali- a deeper, more-respected way? Who wants to be with others? Never consider yourself better than anyone else. cious in how he or she relates to God, others, and seen as proud and full of himself? And, can we Mr Shea suggests that the key to those questions Know that you need God’s mercy as much as the the world? Do we really believe that we are no bet- ever be humble without then taking pride in that? lies in looking closely at what Mr Griffiths means greatest sinner on earth. However we don’t come ter than others? Did Mother Teresa (right) really Do we really believe that we are no better than when he asserts that he is no better than anyone to this by comparing ourselves to others, but by believe in her heart that she was no better than any- anyone else? else. When Griffiths makes those assertions he is recognising how utterly naked we all stand outside one else? Could she really look at herself and say: I am partial to an insight John Shea once offered not focused on his, or anyone else’s, moral actions. of God’s mercy. “I’m just as great a sinner as there is on this in trying to answer this. Looking at some diary At the level of moral actions, it is humanly impos- planet?” Or, did she, and must we, in the end, feign entries by Bede Griffiths, where Griffiths openly sible not to make comparisons. We all make com- I Fr Ronald Rolheiser is a Catholic priest and humility because we don’t really believe that we confesses that he is no better than anyone else, parisons, even when we deny that we do so. But member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary are no better than what is worst on this planet? Shea asks whether given the quality of Griffiths' the roots of humility do not lie in where we stand, Immaculate. He is president of the Oblate School And so we can ask ourselves: Is our belief that moral and spiritual life and given the depth and above or below, others in terms of our moral of Theology in San Antonio, Texas. Email him at: we are no better than others, often times, really compassion he developed through years of prayer actions. [email protected] Review

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