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Archbishop praises referendum debate

By Ian Dunn

ARCHBISHOP Leo Cushley of St Andrews and Edinburgh said the independence referendum had been conducted in a ‘robust but cordial’ spirit that should continue after it was over. In an interview with Vatican Radio before the vote, Archbishop Cushley said that in its final stage of the campaign people across both Scotland and the United Kingdom had become increasingly aware of its importance. “Everyone is beginning to take it much more seriously... and it is definitely concentrating minds,” the St Andrews and Edinburgh Archbishop said. Asked about the narrowing of the gap between the ‘Yes’ and ‘No’ camps, the archbishop said that he is not surprised that the referendum is shaping up to be a very close vote between the two opposing camps in the final stages of the campaign. “The ‘Yes’ campaign has been able to mobilise its people better than the ‘No’ campaign and it appears to be having its effect,” he said. “Certainly the gap is narrowing.” When it comes to the main campaign issues, the archbishop says the political debate, until recently, had tended to focus mainly on the ‘financial consequences’ of the referendum’s outcome and he described this as a ‘narrow’ vision as there are ‘many more consequences’ if Scotland were to vote for independence. “There’s much more at stake than Holy Father’s World War III warning just taxes and how much wealthier or poorer the Scottish people would be if they were in or out of the Union I with the rest of the UK,” he said. speaks out against conflict during memorial service at Italy’s largest military cemetery The archbishop said Catholics in Scotland are on both sides of the By Ian Dunn The memorial made of enormous stone steps leading Above the tombs of so many dead, Pope Francis fence when it comes to the question to three bronze crosses pays homage to more than said, ‘hovers the sneering motto of war’—Cain’s of Scottish independence. But in the A ’PIECEMEAL’ Third World War may have 100,000 Italian soldiers, while a nearby military complaint of: “What do I care?” nation as a whole he said there is an already begun, Pope Francis has warned. cemetery is the final resting place for some 15,000 “All these people, here in eternal rest, they had unprecedented level of public interest He was speaking during a visit to Italy’s largest Austro-Hungarian soldiers, all of whom lost their plans, had dreams, but their lives were broken,” the in the political debate. military cemetery last Sunday, where he was lives in nearby battlefields. The Pope (above) laid a Holy Father said. “Why? Because humanity said: “Everywhere I go and at every commemorating the centenary of the First World War. floral wreath at the cemetery, celebrated Mass at the ‘What do I care?’” table, it becomes part of the “War is madness,” the Pope said at a memorial to memorial, and prayed for all victims of all wars. Today the world is still up in arms with a kind of conversation; everybody is talking 100,000 Italian soldiers at Redipuglia cemetery near The gorgeous landscape used to be a place where ‘World War III [waged] in bits and pieces’ with about this,” he said. Slovenia. “When will we learn this lesson? We must men and women worked hard to raise their families, criminal acts, massacres and destruction, he said. The archbishop said he was struck understand that hatred and evil are defeated with children played and the elderly daydreamed, he said “To be honest, the newspaper front page should by the ‘cordiality’ of the democratic forgiveness and good, and to understand that in his homily. Instead of safeguarding God’s creation, have the headline: ‘What do I care?’” he continued. debate in Scotland over this issue responding with war only augments evil and death.” especially his ‘most beautiful of all, the human “Those who plot terror, organisations fuelling and that such a debate can remain The Holy Father said it is believed that more than being,’ people have set about destroying it through conflict, as well as arms manufacturers, all have quite friendly and peaceful, without 8 million soldiers and 7 million civilians died during war, he said. ‘What do I care’ engraved in their hearts.” degenerating into violent confrontation. the First World War—a four-year-long conflict that “Greed, intolerance, a lust for power, these are the And like Cain, their hearts have become so “It’s a remarkable testimony to the began 100 years ago. reasons that incite decisions to go to war,” he added. corrupt, ‘they’ve lost the ability to cry,’ much less do society we have here in Scotland,” he “Behind the scenes, there are special interests, what Jesus asks—to help the sick, the wounded and said. “It has been encouraging and Insanity of war geopolitical plots, lust for money.” the hungry, the Pope said. The Holy Father asked heartening that we can have this demo- The number of so many lost lives ‘lets us see how people to pray that their heart be transformed from cratic debate without it ending badly.” much war is insanity’ the Pope said at his morning Legacy of indifference one that has stopped caring to one that can weep ‘for visit to Italy’s largest war memorial—Redipuglia, a The most shocking aspect of so much bloodshed is all those who have fallen in useless massacres, for all town in northeast Italy near the border with Slovenia. the continued legacy of indifference, the Pope said. the victims of the insanity of war of every era. Giovanni Bergoglio, the Pope’s Italian grandfather Being indifferent began with Cain murdering his “Tears. Brothers and sisters, humanity needs to cry, who later emigrated to Argentina, fought nearby brother Abel and then rebuking God for asking where this is the moment to cry,” he added. during the Italian campaign against the Austro- his now dead brother was, replying: “Am I my Hungarian Empire. brother’s keeper?” I [email protected]

SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT I tel 0141 221 4956 I fax 0141 221 4546 I e-mail [email protected] 2 WHAT’S ON SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2014 Parishioners bid farewell to Our Lady of Consolation What’s On By Daniel Harkins PICS: PAUL McSHERRY PARISHIONERS past and present of Our Lady of Consolation, Govanhill, A weekly guide to upcoming Church-related joined with Archbishop events, more online at www.sconews.co.uk of Glasgow in saying goodbye to their church of 43 years. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2014/15 Rite of Christian Archbishop Tartaglua celebrated Thanks- I Scottish Catholic Historical Initiation for Adults (RCIA) giving Mass (right) on the Feast of the Birth Association. Free Lecture and programme on Monday 22 of the Blessed Virgin Mary alongside parish AGM in St Mary’s Cathedral September at 6.15pm in St priest Fr Neil Donnachie, as priests and Hall, Edinburgh at 1pm. Andrew’s Cathedral House, religious with a connection to the church, Professor Gerry Carruthers of Glasgow. Advance registration, parishioners, and pupils from Holyrood Glasgow University will speak while not essential, would be Secondary and St Fillan’s Primary marked on ‘Catholic culture in Scottish helpful. Contact the cathedral the closing of the church (below right). Writing from the 1690s to the on 0141 204 2409, e-mail: Our Lady of Consolation parish was Early 21st Century.’All are [email protected] created in 1966, with Mass originally welcome. celebrated in a former cinema, before the THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 22 current building was erected and opened in I Doors Open Day. St I Apostleship of the Sea 1971. In 2004, the parish was merged with Andrew’s Cathedral, Glasgow, Mass. Mass on the feast of that of Holy Cross, where current parishioners will be open to visitors who Our Lady Star of the Sea at will now relocate. may have little or no experience 5.45pm, St Aloysius, 25 Rose The church also served for many years as of the Church. Saturday Street, Glasgow, G3 6RE, con- the Youth Pastoral Centre for Glasgow September 20 and Sunday celebrated by Bishop Peter Archdiocese, hosting workshops, retreats, September 21. During the Moran and Bishop Joseph pilgrimage meetings and Masses for young Commonwealth Games we had Toal. All welcome. For more people. The centre will now move to the a large number of people information, e-mail: euan@ Archdiocesan offices next to St Andrew’s whose visit was enhanced by apostleshipofthesea.org.uk Cathedral. the welcome provided by the At the end of the closing Mass, parishioners volunteers who offered their turned one last time to the statue of Our Lady services. of Consolation, as is tradition in the church, and sang the Salve Regina. The statue will SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20 now be relocated to Holy Cross church. I CYSS 1st National Youth Pilgrimage. 1pm to 6pm at St I [email protected] Margaret’s Dunfermline. For more details on this event contact: ann.mcevoy@staned. org.uk or call: 0131 623 8917. SPOTLIGHT ON

I An Afternoon with Our Br Michael Herry, a Marist Brother from Australia, paid a Lady. Blessed John Duns visit to the Josephite Sisters in Scotus Church, Gorbals. the village of Caol and took a 2.30pm Rosary with the SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26 I number of workshops in the children of St Francis Primary Liturgical Music Day. area. He is pictured here at St School. 3pm Concelebrated James MacMillan (above) and John’s Church, Caol, with some Mass. Tea and coffee in hall Fr Guy Nichols (Birmingham of the women who took part. afterwards. For more info Oratory) will lead a music Brother Herry is a world contact: fatimascotland13@ workshop day in St John’s, renowned musician and btinternet.com Cumnock from 11.30am. The composer who said he is proper chants from the Roman passionate about the interface MONDAY SEPTEMBER 21 Missal in English and between music and prayer and I Annual Vocations Mass. antiphons will be taught with a the challenge it offers us as 7.30pm in Motherwell view to them being used in PIC: ANTHONY MacMILLAN Christians sharing the Good News Cathedral. Come and pray for parishes. Music learned on the an increase of vocations to the day will be sung at the Vigil Priesthood and Religious Life. Mass. For more details and a registration form visit Bishop Gilbert leads Highland Deanery pilgrimage to Stratherrick I Converts. For anyone www.rccumnock.org.uk or thinking of becoming a contact Fr Stephen McGrattan BISHOP of Catholic: there will be a on 01290 421031 or at Aberdeen led the Highland meeting to introduce the [email protected] Deanery Pilgrimage recently to a small church located E-mail [email protected] above Loch Ness. Pilgrims (right) travelled from throughout the Highland Deanery area with parishioners from Brora, Tain, Beauly, Kraków 2016 Inverness, Nairn and Elgin, who joined the local congregation World Youth Day from Fort Augustus and Jim Cassidy’s idea to raise funds to help Scottish youth travel to Stratherrick to pack the Church World Youth Day in Krakov, Poland, in 2016 in honour of the newly of The Immaculate Conception canonised Sts John Paul II (who founded WYD) and John XXII has in Stratherrick near Whitebridge. prompted the SCO to launch an appeal fund. Anyone wishing to Following the Mass, Bishop support this cause can send their donation to The Scottish Gilbert and local parish priests Catholic Observer Appeal Account, 19 Waterloo Street, Fr James Bell, Fr Andrew Glasgow, G2 6BT marked WYD 16. The SCO will work with the Harden and Fr Piotr Rytel led Church and its associated youth ministries to make sure the funds the pilgrims on a Rosary Walk short distance from the church, Afterwards the gathering their local churches spiritually go to helping young pilgrims get to Poland for the celebrations. and Procession to the shrine of where two pipers played hymns enjoyed a BBQ in the church uplifted by their enjoyable Our Lady of the Highlands, a on the bagpipes. grounds, before returning to pilgrimage outing.

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By Daniel Harkins “Looking further ahead questions may arise, and merit consideration, as to the wisdom of BISHOP of Motherwell has maintaining the present number of churches,” he written to parishioners laying out the writes. “Where churches are very close to one beginnings of planned parish changes another, and perhaps competing almost for the within the diocese. local faithful, it may be wise to consider whether In a letter made available in churches last it would be better to have one church instead of weekend, Bishop Toal laid out the distribution of two. This can be an emotive issue as people are priests in the diocese for the year and explained attached to their ‘own’ church but sometimes a number of proposals currently being consid- difficult decisions have to be taken and we may ered between now and 2020, including merging need to face up to this possibility in Motherwell parishes, having one priest for two parishes, and Diocese as elsewhere. the possibility of reducing the number of churches. “Due process has to be followed in such mat- In his letter, the bishop (right) says that the ters and the necessary consultation carried out so proposals will allow for each parish to keep its I will certainly endeavour to ensure this happens present identity, ‘which means in many cases one if we need to make such choices. This sort of priest will be parish priest of two parishes—as is decision should be taken for good pastoral already the case in a number of parishes.’ reasons, and for the future well-being of the local “It may be necessary and prudent though to Catholic community, but the difficulty of begin to think of uniting two parishes into one,” maintaining or repairing a particular building the bishop writes. “This would mean that the one may also have to be taken into account. parish would have two churches. I am very “Not all of our churches have such a healthy familiar with this set-up as in my previous attendance at Sunday Masses nowadays and this and the Isles it is often the case inevitably means a reduction in income and the that there is more than one church in a parish (the ability to care for all the buildings we have at parish church and chapels of ease is the present. I have noticed also that when the diocese terminology sometimes used). This set-up would has assisted parishes in repairs and refurbishments be worth considering in Motherwell, especially in the recent past there has been some reluctance when parishes are close together and will be to repay loans—this cannot be the pattern in the sharing priests in the future. In this set-up the future and that may mean tough decisions being faithful will continue to have their local church made about the future of some churches.” but the parish structure administration will be The bishop closes by encouraging parishioners united—this will certainly be a help for the to join him at upcoming meetings to discuss parish priests caring for these parishes.” the proposals. Bishop Toal goes on to say that each local No effective date has been set for any changes situation will be assessed with the needs of and the planned adjustments are currently at a the parishioners and parish priest given full discussion stage only. consideration, before addressing the possibility of church closures. I [email protected] ACROSS charity to move office from Scotland to London to put it on a more ‘robust financial footing’

By Ian Dunn but was the result of long-term “We needed to put the the best place to get that money years,” she said. “It’s very are trying hard to communicate planning that would allow the charity on a robust footing is in London and the South difficult to recruit staff there for why we think this needs to THE charity ACROSS charity to capitalise on a recent financially and we are now in a East,” she said. “So that is one example and we are currently happen to everyone involved. which helps those with large legacy it had been given. position to do this.” reason why we are moving the operating out of a portakabin “We can say the charity special care needs to go on “That legacy will allow us to The charity is currently run office from Inverary to London.” as there is no available office functions over Scotland, pilgrimages to Lourdes is to change how we work,” she by a board of trustees which Across’ office has been based space.” England, Wales and Northern move office from Scotland said. “Previously we were Mrs Wainstall said was ‘not in Inverary for many years, She did say that she fully Ireland will remain the same, to London. always treading water and we good practice.’ something which has been an understands this change would and furthermore, the Scottish Marianne Wanstall, chairman had problems finding volunteers “We want to have a chief issue for the charity, Mrs be difficult. based vehicle will remain of the board of trustees, said to accompany our groups to executive in place who will be Wainstall said. “The board totally understands where it is.” the decision had nothing to do Lourdes given the cost in time able to properly pursue “We have been talking about that people have concerns with the upcoming referendum and money to them. fundraising for the charity but moving the office for some about this,” she said. “So we I [email protected] Tributes paid to slain aid worker VISIT OUR WEBSITE: WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK   TRIBUTES have been paid    to Scottish aid worker David  Haines who was beheaded last Mancunia weekend by Islamic terrorists.   !" The Islamic State (ISIS) released a graphic video showing Feast of the Immaculate +  * the 44-year-old being murdered by a militant with a knife. Conception - One day Pilgrimage to &$(+,,      Educated at Perth Academy, Lourdes - 8th of December - £299  he worked for aid agencies in  8 9 65:"64  ;3!6 some of the world’s worst trouble Early departure from Manchester direct to Lourdes with a full day in spots, including Libya and South Lourdes with Mass and visit to the Grotto! (Limited space)  +<=  #+$ >+  Sudan. . #$$(+ ?, $(#'  6th - 9th December departure from Liverpool The community of Perth paid “The shock felt by our friends .,$  1$,  3 nights Full board Accommodation with ..$((,$# ,$( tribute to David Haines—the latest in the local Muslim community  victim of the Islamic State (IS) over this atrocity is very real,” transfers and full Spiritual program. 9/ ;:"63 4 7 7:"!: terror group—at a service held he said. “The people of Perth are £299 plus the fl ights costs at the time of booking,  in his former school on Tuesday. generous and will stand with the please book early for cheaper deals! The Rev Jim Stewart spoke to Muslim community, who are #$ %&  pupils at Perth Academy and just as horrified as we are over '#'($  ) *% described David (above right) as these actions. Perth Academy $ + #$'$ ' &$(+,,  a man of care and compassion. stands together with the Haines  “David was making a family at this distressing time. Christmas in Lourdes rd th + - ).$ /0(,0/$( difference to people by bringing Our love, thoughts and prayers 23 – 27 December - 4 nights from £390pp plus flight cost them hope and help at their most go to them.” from London. Full spiritual program led by #(+) ($'/  (,/ ( vulnerable time,” he said. “He The nearby Catholic school of Fr Michael Coleman - Free single room for all pilgrims '$1(($)1 ($, /#+/ ,(&/  $('   truly was an inspiration to his St John’s Academy also paid www.mancunia.com  family and to those whom he tribute to Mr Haines in a state- ABTA No.Y5280 .2$(( 2  [email protected] 3 45#6 helped and as David Cameron ment saying: “All our thoughts .7# 55   the Prime Minister said, David and prayers are with the family Telephone: 0161 883 1515 5126  was a true British hero.” and friends of David Haines.” WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 4 SCHOOLS/LOCAL NEWS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2014

Young musician Ciera is just champion PIC: PAUL McSHERRY

A CHAMPION musician from St Ninian’s High, Giffnock, is to perform during a special Mass for Our Lady weeks after winning a worldwide Irish music competition. Ciera Doohan, an S5 pupil from the school, came in first in the 15-18 Flute Slow Airs at the 2014 Fleadh Cheoil competition held in Sligo, Ireland, in August. The annual festival for amateur Irish musicians brings competitors from across the world to the Emerald Isle each year, and 350,000 people from South Korea to Australia to the United States packed the streets of the Irish town for this year’s celebration. Not content to rest on her laurels, Ciera, 16, will now perform for parishioners at Blessed John Duns Scotus in the Gorbals this Sunday at a Mrs Doohan said that Ciera’s A victorious Ciera Doohan with her special Mass organised by Our All-Ireland trophy, flanked by her father—who takes his daughter sister Niamh, her mum Marie and Lady of Fatima Scotland. to St Roch’s each Tuesday her dad Kevin Ciera’s championship win night—has been a big part of came on the back of years of encouraging the young musician practise and two victories on her successful journey, and the best but certainly one of the earlier this summer in the added that Ciera has always best. I’ve been doing this for Scottish Fleadh and the British enjoyed practising and takes over 30 years and in that time Fleadh. The St Ninian’s pupil her success in her stride. “It’s there has been only a few that begin her music career playing not like you have to make her she would rate alongside. She’s the tin whistle at classes with St practice; she’ll do it herself,” always been really good at her Roch’s Ceili Band, based out of she said. “If we go on holiday music; very sharp, very quick Bishop in vocations awareness the Royston secondary school, —to Ireland, say—she’ll sit and to pick things up, very naturally and was soon picking up record songs that she hears just talented.” trophies, winning a Fleadh so she has new songs to learn. A number of Ciera’s fellow By Daniel Harkins Following on from yesterday’s events, the Cheoil flute championship in She’s just quietly confident. Irish Minstrel musicians also bishop will, this morning, lead celebration of the under-12 category. Having She takes it in her stride. She returned victorious from the BISHOP spoke to school- Mass in St Mirin’s Cathedral with P7 pupils from continued performing through doesn’t panic or flap.” Sligo festival, including Kevin children from across Paisley Diocese this the 32 primary schools in the diocese alongside her teenage years, the young Each Tuesday and Saturday, Murphy, who finished first in week as part of a vocations awareness drive teachers, school chaplains and a number of flautist has now won in the Ciera passes on what she has the piano accordion over-18 that reached out to the future of the Church. Paisley parish priests. under-18 category. learned to a new generation of category, Ciera’s cousin Joseph Yesterday the bishop met in St Mirin’s Cathe- As well as highlighting the importance of Ciera’s mother, Marie aspiring musicians, teaching Armstrong, who finished third dral Hall with S6 students from each of the eight vocations to the priesthood and religious life, the Doohan, said that when the first classes at St Roch’s and with in the over-18 Uilleann Pipes, secondary schools in the diocese. Speaking dur- Mass will also serve as an opportunity for place finish was announced her cousin in her parish of St and a St Roch’s group who ing Vocations Awareness Week, which was Catechesis of the young people by marking the their family was crying, laughing Joseph’s, Clarkston. Frank finished third in the over-18 launched last Sunday, Bishop Keenan told the beginning of their preparation for the Sacrament and screaming at the same time. McArdle, who leads the classes Céili Band competition. Faithful young Catholics about religious life and of Confirmation. The Mass will be celebrated “It was absolutely amazing,” at St Roch’s and is musical the priesthood, and offered them his experiences with a theme of ‘The Spirit which makes us holy.’ she said. “We always find that director of the Irish Minstrels I An Afternoon with Our Lady of the Church. Speaking before the week’s events, Bishop not many people understand group in which Ciera competed will be held at Blessed John The S6 conference is an annual event, with Keenan said he sees the involvement and that it is such an amazing at the Fleadh Cheoil, said it is Duns Scotus, Gorbals, on Bishop Keenan taking part in his first, following participation of young people within the life of achievement for her but we are great to see his pupil put Sunday September 21, with a in the footsteps of his predecessors going back to the diocese both as a priority and an investment not going to go shouting from something back by teaching 2.30pm Rosary with the Bishop Emeritus John Mone. It will be followed in the future as a community of faith. the rooftops. But she knows. and said he is very proud of her. children of St Francis Primary by individual visits Bishop Keenan will make to Fr Thomas Boyle, parish priest of Our Lady of She just enjoys it. Ciera is kind “I’m not surprised because School and Mass and 3pm. each of the schools, where he will spend a Lourdes in Bishopton and assistant general of like that—if she takes she is very, very good,” he said. For more information e-mail: morning in prayer with the pupils and take part in secretary of the Bishops’Conference of Scotland, something up she wants to do it “She is a special talent. I fatimascotland13 @btinternet. a wider conversation with them. said that the schools conference provided ‘an the best that she can.” wouldn’t say she is necessarily com Bishop Toal joins St Aidan’s High School for Patronal Feast Mass celebrations

ST AIDAN’S High School in the parent council and two Bishop Joseph Toal pictured with recently retired members of staff. pupils Matthew Friskey and Wishaw welcomed Bishop Jennifer Drain during his visit to the Joseph Toal to the school as At the end of the Mass two Wishaw high school for its patronal pupils, priests and parents cheques were presented, one to feast mass celebrated their Patronal Sr Catherine from St Andrew’s Feast Mass. Hospice for £700 which was The Bishop of Motherwell raised by recently retired teacher Bishop Toal also received a celebrated Mass alongside Fr William Campbell, who completed gift from the school presented by Jim Thomson, Fr Owen Ness a sponsored cycle from Glasgow new captains Sally Fraser and and Fr Yuri. Jim Devine, to Edinburgh. David Mooney. Sacristan from St Ignatius, A second cheque for £2000 Following the Mass the attended to support the Liturgy. was presented to Catherine clergy, guests and school staff Staff and pupils from S6 and McGrath from SCIAF. Ms were invited to a lunch which S1 were joined by headteachers McGrath announced that since was prepared and served by the from the school’s associated 1992 St Aidan’s has raised hospitality group. primaries, representatives from £45,000 for the charity. A spokesperson for the school said it was an enjoyable, uplifting and spiritual celebration and thanked the RE department for EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 the smooth running of the Mass Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. and commended the ‘superb 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. contribution’ made by the staff Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. and pupils of the music Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] department, singling out the for free monthly posted programme guide and choir and soloists, Zoe Brunton visit www.ewtn.co.uk for more info. and James Hughes, who lead the music Liturgy. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LOCAL NEWS 5 Knights have a day to remember at Carfin

By Tom Knight PIC: JIM HOEY

MEMBERS of the Knights of St Columba from all parts of Scotland gathered at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Carfin, on September 14 for their 26th annual pilgrimage. The Mass, celebrated by Bishop Joseph Toal of Motherwell, took place in St Francis Xavier’s Parish Church, followed by a Rosary Procession. The day being the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, in his Homily, Bishop Toal said that by dying on the Cross is upheld and honoured. expected to carry on. Cross Jesus saved the world We have many people who We must also remind them of and that in the Lord we have belong to groups and associations, the importance of marriage and the hope of eternal life, such as the Knights of St the place this holds in our salvation and redemption. Columba and we have a special society. As Catholics we must He reminded the members of part to play in the Church. We encourage the next generation the Order that on the Scottish have an important part to play to follow the traditions of the flag we have the cross in the in witnessing to the future in Church and to uphold the form of St Andrew, which tells this time of change. goodness of married life, which us something of our nation and Christ wants us to give that is the best foundation for a we give great honour to the witness. We want the Church good life. Saint as one of the Apostles. to be an important part of our Following the Mass, the Since the arrival of St future. We must encourage our bishop was installed as a Mem- Columba this nation has young people and remind them ber of Honour of the Knights of acknowledged Christ and at this of the good they are receiving St Columba by John Carragher, time we should be looking at the through their education and that Grand Knight of Province 16, Christian aspect and how the this is something they will be Motherwell (above). drive among young Catholics Coming together at Nethercroy to honour Our Lady opportunity for sixth years in the diocese to Bishop Keenan, pictured above with Paisley youths during this year’s discernment initiative, is currently FAITHFUL Catholics came reflect on vocations and about what it means to visiting schools across the diocese as part of out in celebration of Our be a part of the Church.’ Vocations Awareness Week, to share with them his Lady last weekend as a “It has special significance this year because experience of the Church and religious life refurbished shrine to the the bishop has been going around and listening Mother of Jesus was blessed to people and giving his ideas of how the diocese a challenge to morality and it’s a challenge to our and re-dedicated can grow in the future, and he wants to speak to values that we are living out and that we preach, Around 50 people (far right) young people about that,” he said. “We want that we say we live. attended the celebration which young people to grow in their commitment to “It’s crucial for the future of the Church was lead by Fr Daniel Doherty, Christ and his Church. We want them to realise anywhere that young people are involved in the parish priest from St Patrick’s that they are the future of the Church and they life of the parishes and that they leave their Kilsyth, and held on the Feast of need to take a leadership role in their faith in their schools—whether it is primary schools or the Holy Cross. own school and their homes. And of course we secondary schools—as committed to the Faith The shrine at Nethercroy, near are looking for vocations to the priesthood and that they are educated in.” the Forth and Clyde Canal, existed religious life as well.” Fr Boyle went on to praise Bishop Keenan’s at its current location for decades Fr Boyle believes that young people bring a work with the diocesan youth saying ‘he is very but required repairs after being unique energy to the Church and are a crucial keen to get out into the schools and to get out vandalised a number of times. part of its future. meeting the pupils and teachers and headteachers.’ After discussion within A number of parishioners Frank O’Neill. “They bring enthusiasm and they bring a “The schools are central to helping young nearby Holy Cross parish, it was were involved in the new shrine The Croy Male Voice Choir challenge because quite often young people are people into the full life of the Church,” he added. decided that the shrine should be (above left), including James led singing at the celebration the ones that stand up and say, ‘but you said!’ and rededicated without a permanent and Cathy McCann, who re-built while Jean MacDonald from that is a good thing because it is a challenge; it’s I [email protected] statue but with a cross built into and decorated it, and William Kilsyth offered a rendition of the stonework. McLaughlin and Kevin and Ave Maria.

Fun and Faith for Aberdeen youths on Irish pilgrimage Siloam’sSiloam’s Children’s Children’n’s Biblele camps in Portugal,Portugal, Poland, Bulgaria and the Ukraine A GROUP of 30 young people from various project parishes in Aberdeen Please help 037 Diocese joined with their Siloam shareshare counterparts from Ireland to God’sGod’s love make a weeklong pilgrimage to the Emerald Isle. with childrenchildren Accompanied by Fr Keith and young Herrera, Administrator of St Mary’s Cathedral Aberdeen, people at our and youth leaders, the group of Bible camps in 12-18 year-olds were based in EasternEastern Europe Euro Knock for most of the trip and enjoyed a a week of worship, and PortugalPortugal prayer, testimony, joy and devotion. As part of the trip, they SILOAMSILOAM cycled round the beautiful Aran CHRISTIANIAN MINISTRIES Islands off Galway Bay, and climbed Benbulbin in County freefrreeee phone 08000-27-79-177979-17 17 free phone for Sligo and Mount Brandon in visit our website siloam.org.uksiloam.org.ukuk DVD of last County Kerry. year’s Bible camp The pilgrimage culminated send us an email [email protected]@siloam.orm.org.uk in Bulgaria with participation in the Youth [V ÄUK V\[ TVYLTVYYLL WSLHZL JVU[HJ[ 2000 Ireland Summer Festival the trip said that ‘a fantastic “In the last week of my said. “Normally pilgrimages Siloam Christian Ministries,, PO Box No.4198,, Leamingtong Spa p CV31 9BP weekend at Mount St Joseph’s and inspirational time was had holidays I went to Ireland for a aren’t meant to be fun, but this Registered under the Charities Act 1960 No. 327396.96. Registered in the United Kingdom No. 2104165 Abbey, Roscrea. Organisers of by all.’ pilgrimage,” one young pilgrim one was absolutely brilliant!” WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 6 WORLD/VATICAN NEWS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2014 How Mary’s Meals is still

By Stephen Reilly at the height of the country’s hideous and terrifying civil war,” Magnus MacFarlane- THE charity Mary’s Meals is delivering food Barrow, Mary’s Meals founder and CEO, said. aid to thousands of people affected by the “During those years, we supported the people Ebola outbreak in Liberia—including patients amidst unimaginable violence. Today, we are infected by the deadly virus—following the determined to again provide continuity and launch of an emergency relief effort. potentially life-saving support, at a time when the Under normal circumstances, Mary’s Meals communities we serve are facing, in Ebola, a reaches more than 128,000 impoverished truly frightening invisible enemy. children across Liberia each day, attracting them “It is thanks to the generosity of our supporters to the classroom with a nutritious meal in school. around the world that Mary’s Meals can act The recent crisis has, however, brought a temporary quickly in times of crisis to provide vital food halt to the charity’s feeding programme in the supplies to people in desperate need.” country, with all schools now closed. The Mary’s Meals crisis response has already The head of the World Health Organisation has seen around 10,000 children receive emergency warned that Ebola is effectively out of control in food rations in their homes and is focused on two West Africa and could quickly become a world- counties, Grand Cape Mount and Bomi—both wide pandemic of which have been cut off from the capital WHO director general Margaret Chan was Monrovia by military blockade. speaking at the UN health agency’s headquarters The state of emergency declared by Liberian Holy Father to address European Parliament in Geneva on Friday and noted that ‘in the three President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has led to the hardest hit countries, Guinea, Liberia and Sierra establishment of quarantined zones and the POPE Francis will address Vatican in October 2013. the Christian faith—may shape Leone, the number of new patients is moving far restriction of people’s movements. As a result, the European Parliament in “The decision to come to the Europe of tomorrow.” faster than the capacity to manage them.’ there have been widespread reports of soaring Strasbourg, France, on Strasbourg before visiting any The Holy Father (above) will “We need to surge at least three to four times food prices, increased hunger and a general rise November 25. individual EU member state as be the second Pope to speak to catch up with the outbreaks,” Ms Chan added in food insecurity across the region. Martin Schultz, the parlia- such gives a strong signal before the European Parliament. She called for urgent international support in the Mary’s Meals staff on the ground are working ment’s president, made the that the Pope supports and When St John Paul II form of doctors, nurses, medical supplies and aid to closely with community leaders to deliver and announcement last week and encourages the pursuit of addressed the body in October the worst-affected countries. Healthcare workers monitor the emergency food distribution the Vatican has confirmed the European integration and 1988, the event was disrupted have been infected with Ebola while treating programme. They are also routinely giving best appearance. unity,” a statement by German by Ian Paisley—the former leader patients in West Africa. Almost half of the 301 practice information and advice on preventing According to Fr Federico Cardinal Reinhard Marx of of Northern Ireland’s Democratic healthcare workers who have developed the disease infection from the Ebola virus. Lombardi—the Vatican Munich and Freising, president Unionist Party, who died last have died. Ms Chan welcomed Cuba’s announce- At least 2200 people infected with Ebola have spokesman—the Pope will of the Commission of the Thursday—who unfurled a ment that it will send 165 healthcare workers to died so far this year across Liberia, Guinea, travel to Strasbourg and back to Bishops’ Conferences of the large orange banner branding fight the outbreak, but added that at least 500 doc- Sierra Leone and Nigeria, with Liberia suffering Rome the same day, and his brief European Community, said. the Pope ‘Antichrist’and shouted: tors from abroad are needed. the most hardship by far. The World Health trip should not be considered a “We hope that the Holy Father “I renounce you. I renounce Mary’s Meals is attempting to play its part in Organisation has declared the crisis an pastoral visit to France. will encourage European you and all your cults and creeds.” battling the disease and has now launched an international health emergency. In visiting the parliament, the parliamentarians in their work Fellow parliamentarians emergency response to the Ebola outbreak by The extraordinary measures ordered by the Pope will be accepting an and that he will indicate how the threw papers at Mr Paisley, and distributing food to children in their homes. Liberian Government mean that schools will invitation made by President foundational values of the Union after a brief scuffle, he was The charity is also reacting quickly to requests remain closed until further notice. Schultz during a visit to the —inspired to a large degree by forcibly ejected from the hall. from embattled health care workers to provide much-needed food aid to suspected Ebola I Visit http://www.marysmeals.org.uk sufferers. Meals are being distributed at three Cardinal Nichols outlines Extraordinary Synod’s priorities holding centres in the townships of Tubmanburg, Liberian police in protective clothing control Robertsport and Brewerville. residents of Monrovia’s West Point neighborhood CARDINAL Vincent speak about the opportunity for “We have been working in Liberia since 1997 waiting for food rations to be handed out Nichols, Archbishop of West- pastoral ministry, ‘to promote minster, has described what effective pastoral strategies to he sees as some of the prior- strengthen marriage and family ities of the Extraordinary life in each diocese.’ Synod on the family to be Regarding families who face Irish bishop praises the late Ian Paisley’s held at the Vatican next critical and stressful situations, month. he said: “Marriage failures and the Addressing the Marriage Care hurt and pain which accompany crucial contribution to the peace process Annual Conference in Daventry, them, the psychological impact England, last Saturday, he said of those failures upon children A CATHOLIC bishop in PIC: ALISON CASSIDY ‘there is perhaps a common and families are not changed by the North of Ireland has assumption that the value and condemnation and blame but recognised Ian Paisley’s importance of marriage, even can be redeemed by mercy and crucial contribution to the amongst Catholics, is no longer open the way to reconciliation. search for peace, after the appreciated.’ “The importance of mercy as Unionist died last Friday. The cardinal (right) added, the path to reconciliation and A historic figure in the politics however, that the responses to a forgiveness in human relationships of the North of Ireland, Mr diocesan survey that formed the especially the young, see a value and in relationships with the Paisley (right) was a party working document on the synod in a stable, enduring relationship Church will be, I believe, an leader, an MP and an MEP, and ‘point out the significant fact and express a real desire to important and recurring theme became NI’s first minister in a that even in the face of very marry and form a family.’ in the reflections of the power sharing arrangement with difficult situations, many people, Cardinal Nichols went on to Extraordinary Synod.” Sinn Féin in 2007. A political campaigner since 1950, Ian Paisley’s activism Pope draws us deeper into Christ’s saving mystery overlapped the terms of 12 US Presidents, starting with Harry LAST Sunday on the Feast the death of Jesus, and the remained on the cross, ‘faithful Truman and ending with Barack of the Exaltation of the death on the Cross,” he said. until the end to the design of Obama. Cross, Pope Francis used This Cross, moreover, is Love of the Father. And it is At the start of the conflict in terms of his interaction with largest Catholic districts on the basic questions about the necessary ‘because of the precisely for this reason God the 1960s he campaigned the Catholic community was island of Ireland. necessity of salvation to gravity of evil which enslaved has ‘exalted’ Jesus, conferring against civil rights such as the at times controversial, his “Dr Paisley has left an draw listeners deeper into us. It conveys all of the negative on him a universal kingship. one man, one vote for all Catholics contribution to the search for indelible mark on the history of Christ’s saving mystery. strength of evil,’ as well as ‘all As we look upon the and unrest over the issue helped peace and political stability in the relationship between the Addressing the crowds of the omnipotent gentleness of Crucifix, the Holy Father spark the 30-year conflict. Northern Ireland was, in the end, Unionist and Nationalist gathered in St Peter’s Square God’s mercy.’ continued, ‘we contemplate the Bishop Noel Treanor said that crucial,” the bishop said. “He traditions on this island,” he before leading them in While it may seem that the sign of God’s infinite love for he was a man marked by strong made an immense contribution to said. “I will hold his family and praying the Angelus, the Pope cross is a sign of Jesus’ failure, every one of us, and the cause convictions and evangelical local, Westminster and European all those affected by his passing explained that the cross which it in fact ‘is a sign of his victory of our salvation.’ zeal, fearless in taking a politics and will be particularly in my prayers at this time of Christians ‘exalt’ is not just any over sin and death.’ Recalling “The Cross of Christ, is our principled stand on issues such remembered by his local con- loss.” cross: it is the Cross of Jesus those who mockingly told Jesus only true hope,” he said. It is as marriage and the family as stituents, from all sections of the Dr Paisley revealed in a BBC Christ, in which ‘is revealed the to come down if he is indeed for this reason, Pope Francis well as the sanctity of human life community, for his commitment television interview shortly greatest love of God for the Son of God, (Matthew said, that the Church exalts the at all stages, matters on which he in representing their concerns.” before his death that he felt the humanity.’ 27,40), Pope Francis said that it Holy Cross, and why we, as often expressed his agreement Bishop Treanor represents system that discriminated “The Father ‘gave’ the Son to was precisely because He was Christians, bless ourselves with with the . Down and Connor, which against Catholics in the North of save us, and this has entailed the Son of God that He the Sign of the Cross. “Whilst his historic legacy in includes Belfast and is one of the Ireland was wrong. 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Episcopal ordinations NEWS ROUNDUP in Hong Kong Diocese trying to feed the hungry in Liberia FOR the first time since the United Kingdom returned Hong Kong to Chinese rule in 1997, episcopal ordinations have taken place in Diocese of Hong Kong. In July, Pope Francis appointed the diocese’s vicar general, the regional Franciscan superior, and the regional vicar of Opus Dei as auxiliary bishops. ‘Many priests and lay faith- ful from China’ were present at the ordinations, which took place on August 30, according to a L’Osservatore Romano report. Youth call for bishops Popes’ feast days are from DR Congo optional memorials “I URGE you to be apostles for POPE Francis has decided that the youth in your dioceses,” the feast days of Pope St John Pope Francis said in a Septem- XXIII, October 11 and Pope St ber 12 address to visiting bish- John Paul II (above), October ops from the Democratic 22, will be observed as optional Republic of the Congo. memorials on the Liturgical The Pope emphasised pas- calendar, according to a decree toral work with young people, of the Congregation for Divine both as a way to build the Worship and the Discipline of nation’s future and as a protec- the Sacraments. tion for children menaced by Eighty Popes have been warfare and poverty. canonised saints, but fewer He spoke with special empha- than a quarter are commemo- sis about the need to protect chil- rated with obligatory or dren from recruitment into optional memorials. military forces. By training young people in the Gospel Council of Cardinals virtues, the Church can promote meets with Pope long-term peace, the Holy Father THE Council of Cardinals, said. Also, he remarked: “The which assists Pope Francis in most effective way to overcome the governance of the universal violence, inequality and ethnic Church and in the reform of the divisions is to equip the young Roman Curia, began three days with a critical mind and to offer of meetings in Rome on Monday. them the opportunity to mature It is the sixth meeting of the an understanding of Gospel val- council. The Press ues.” Office announced that Pope Pope Francis encouraged the Francis has added Cardinal African bishops, who were Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s making their ad limina visit, to Secretary of State, as the give high priority to pastoral Council’s ninth member. work with families.

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Marriage is ‘not fiction’ but a symbol of ‘real life’ with joys and difficulties, Pope Francis told 20 couples at their wedding on Sunday in St Peter’s Basilica. In a break from tradition Pope Francis witnessed the weddings of couples from Rome Diocese who had been co-habiting before their marriage. One couple getting married were a man whose previous marriage had been annulled and a single mother with a child from a previous relationship. “The path is not always a smooth one, free of disagreements, otherwise it would not be human,” the Pope said. “It is a demanding journey, at times difficult, and at times turbulent, but such is life! Marriage is a symbol of life, real life: it is not ‘fiction.’” He spoke of ‘spouses who ‘have become impatient on the way’ and who succumb to the dangerous temptation of discouragement, infidelity, weakness, abandonment.’ Rather than condemning them, Jesus offers ‘the strength of His grace that renews and sets married couples and families once again on the right path.’

WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 8 TOM DEVINE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2014 Bearing witness to a silent revolution RICHARD PURDEN speaks with Professor Tom Devine about Catholicism in Scotland and the future challenges that lie ahead

T THE recent bicentenary lecture in St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, Mgr Michael Regan introduced the ‘well kent’ figure of Sir Tom Devine who delivered the address Catholics in Scotland: The Silent Revolution-1960 to present. In a recent interview he discussed with me Asomething of that journey while looking at the challenges that continue to lie ahead. As Sir Tom pointed out the community have went from being in the vast majority ‘Irish, working class and disadvantaged’ with only a ‘sprinkling’ of professionals to a sophisticated middle class people. The Irish community—as well as other Catholic ethnicities—are said to be ‘more comfortable in their Scottish skins’ and are well-represented in every corner of Scottish public life. That shift has taken several generations and left an unfilled space caused by discrimination, as the historian explained: “There was a lacuna, they had to wait another century before they achieved what their American cousins had reaching occu- pational parity by 1901. American Catholics had their Calvary in the 1850s and the massive opposi- tion they faced is well recorded in Martin Scors- ese’s feature film Gangs of New York.” Sir Tom (right) added that Scottish Catholics also waited ‘several decades longer than their cousins in Aus- tralia and New Zealand.’ He pointed to labour market discrimination and using a personal anecdote he told how his father— a school teacher in Motherwell—advised his former pupils not to put Catholic schools on job applications. The academic pointed to what one commentator described as ‘Himalayas’of evidence against Irish Catholics within the great global industries of the west.

hile it has taken generations of Catholics in Scotland to recover from both the injustice and hurt of the discrimination theW eminent historian believes the sectarian beast is finally dying. He also reflected on the ‘vibrant’ social history and strong sense of community visible through Catholic church organisations and dance hall culture of previous generations. But what are the challenges the community still face today? The east end of Glasgow and its strong sense of Catholic community has some of the worst statistics in western Europe for child poverty, health and substance abuse. This is one obvious example of where the struggle continues. “The average is doing well,” Professor Devine said. “Problems now are more to do more with the general economy. There was huge social mobility generally speaking in the 1960s and 70s that tended to level off; the position of those who have reached occupational parity is not going to be all that different from the non Irish Catholic dimension except for the fact that, in terms of working class it will require concentrated study.” the activities and investigations that are going on “It’s an issue for all religious groups not just education, the denominational schools still seem and how much is going to be made public. In my Catholicism,” he said. to have an edge and marginal greater opportunity eyond matters of Catholic social life and view given what’s assumed, believed and suspected, “There is a dynamic of aggressive secularisa- for upward mobility. culture the retired professor retains a strong there’s got to be an overt and unambiguous clean tion, secularisation isn’t a problem but these indi- “I’ve done some work on schools in Glasgow in personal Faith. sheet in public before the Church can move on. viduals seem not to be willing to live and let live, the more challenged and disadvantaged areas B“I’m still a committed Catholic and so are my “The second thing is, I don’t yet detect what they seem to think that religion is a nefarious force looking at schools with high proportions of free family, we go to Mass every week. I have a loyalty some people suggested as a significant increase in that's got to be confronted. That is a completely school meals, there was about 9 or 10 and you towards the Church, but that loyalty is not an the in lay participation of the Church. Don’t forget new issue in European politics and of course you found that the higher and standard grade results for uncritical loyalty as a person of independent mind. these structures were set up when the Catholic see it in Scotland as well. denominational schools, in all of these from The thing is I’ve always believed in that old concept; population was overwhelmingly, a semi-skilled “Whatever one thinks of Christianity it has disadvantaged areas, was significantly higher and ‘speak truth to power,’ which I got from my father working class or mainly unskilled labouring class embedded the morality of the developed world and significantly better, so that might give an edge. who had very strong views. My own discipline is and illiterate. You’ve now got an increase in the values of ‘love thy neighbour’ seem absolutely “As far as a culture of semi deprivation or entirely committed in trying to tell the truth in so sophistication of educational quality in the key in a civilised society.” deprivation, they are not by 19th century terms of far as we can get close to it given the complexity Catholic laity and I don’t think they can be Sir Tom suggested the main problem for Catholic early 20th century terms, but they are in relation of the evidence, so I have no concern whatsoever marginalised in the way that they have been. A lot schools is not—as often perceived—aggressive to the rest of the community. That again is an about speaking out what on what I consider to be of these individuals are not lacking in expertise secularisation but an issue closer to home. enormous social challenge for government. I the truth.” and I think that’s significant. How far will we be “If the denominational system is to shape the personally would try to ensure that the best possible Sir Tom is often called upon by the media told of the ongoing investigations into the moral and religious values of the next generation teachers are paid significantly higher and brought beyond Scotland to comment on events affecting Blantyre priest for example? Will that ever be then how many are going to Mass on a Sunday?” into these environments. There has to be some kind the Catholic community here. He points to the made public because there were some very serious he said. “The secular media has not yet become of extremely in depth investigation, perhaps going selection of Pope Francis as being of remarkable allegations made and I know some people in that aware of that. on over a two or three year period with politicians, significance while underlining that unresolved part of Lanarkshire still think of him as a holy man. “How does the Catholic Church defend its edu- experts brought in from abroad and some of the issues must be honestly dealt with in order for the “Therefore again, it's back to the basic cational system if it’s not resulting in what should best scientific and medical minds in Scotia trying Church in Scotland to begin a fresh chapter and comment, everything should be in the public be its first and most positive result, that is the to find a way round the problem of disappeared incentive. “The appointment of Pope Francis has domain laid before us and there shouldn’t be any moral and spiritual formation of the young. The expectations. The fact that some of these communities been fundamentally important in terms of shifting 30 or 40 year rule.” explanation for this is fairly easy, the root is not are into the third generation unemployment, that the perception of the Church,” he said. “I’m talk- with the schools; it's with the families.” problem has never been solved anywhere in the ing mainly about non-Catholics, in a more positive he secularisation of society and growth of world but it's not outside the wit of man to provide direction. Nevertheless, there are still major materialism remains a concern for the I Scotland’s bishops pay tribute to Sir Tom Devine, at least a plan which might result an amelioration, challenges, we don’t know yet how about much of community but not one they are alone in see page 9 WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UKT FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LETTERS 9

LETTER OF THE WEEK PICTURE OF THE WEEK Courage, missing from Scottish mace but not people

THE 2012 Scottish mace is inscribed with four words—wisdom, justice, compassion and integrity. To ensure that we are enabled to influence the world stage in pursuit of the common good it is imperative to vote YES. The common good? Peace within oneself, one’s family and neighbours then peaceful respect to all our other fellow human beings especially those most in need, most vulnerable and marginalised: a level playing field. Together all Scots of goodwill wish the common good. Money has its place in the modern world but it is not the sole remedy to our problems. It has failed, generally, the result of incompetence or greed, encouraging a culture of fear. Greed begets arrogance begets aggression begets violence—war— conflict—deterrence—a stand-off—a false peace—the global status quo. In the past Great Britain built herself a global empire where she acquired vast territories, exploiting their riches and enslaving their peoples. It was the common people in England who revolted and ensured the end of slavery. (It is always the common people who hold government to account in a democracy.) By this time Britain no longer ruled the waves. She became the handmaid of America who has been the world power till In recognition of his distinguished career and recent knighthood, Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow and members of the Bishops’ Conference invited Professor Tom Devine now. But not anymore. It is an emerging to attend a recent meeting where they presented him with a gift of a bottle of malt whisky. (Pictured left to right are Bishop Hugh Gilbert, Bishop Joseph Toal, Professor Tom China, the sleeping giant, who is calling the Devine, Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, Bishop shots. A culture change is vital to the future of this planet. Hankering after more territory is alien to the common good. But there is a window of opportunity here! Horror of human trafficking Investigation by the authorities revealed This year the Games displayed Glasgow’s to cull organs the purpose of the abductions; human compassion by supporting UNICEF. Thus no organ trafficking. Not as in previous matter how socially modest a young athlete’s THERE is a tendency to become incarnations where the ‘donor’ is released ESTABLISHED IN 1885 origins may be in poor countries, he or she is desensitised to horror these days. I didn’t later minus a kidney; but where every certain of a level playing field. The think I could be shocked anymore, until transplantable organ is taken and the rest Commonwealth of Nations was created in recently at an event that included a ‘disposed of.’ With black-market prices for 1949. It is as an equal partner in the discussion on human trafficking. A organs, one child ‘fully harvested’ could be Commonwealth of Nations, that we can religious sister told me of a recent pushing a million dollars but plan requires change the culture of hearts and minds. discovery in Cebu. There had been a spate primarily medical personnel. Yesterday Scots voted yes or no in the of child disappearances/abductions from a Even in our increasingly God-less age, I referendum. The original Scottish mace shopping mall and then a stroke of luck. am amazed that doctors, nurses from a Have faith in the had five words inscribed on it—the fifth One child was taken, but as his parents predominantly Catholic society could was courage. noticed almost immediately they were able plumb such depths of depravity. people of Scotland JB Moss to alert security at all exits and recovered Stephen Clark EDINBURGH him and the kidnappers were detained. MANILA, PHILIPPINES HIS morning Scotland, and the rest of the world, woke up to the result of the Scottish Independence referendum. A historic day. Regardless of the outcome, we remain, by We must love our neighbour one of which was the creation of the And in other, more and large, Scottish and, the majority of the readers of the as ourselves National Health Service. This was driven important news SCO remain Catholic (no disrepect to our friends of other through against considerable opposition faiths). So has the world changed? Perhaps. Has it spun off its axis? OVER the weekend, churchgoers will have from sections of the medical profession IT COMES as no surprise that the SCO, Let’s hope not. been reflecting on Our Lord’s command, under the inspired leadership of Aneurin like many other so-called purveyors of TThere has been a great deal of talk about the need for reconciliation reiterated in St Paul’s letter to the Romans Bevan (a Welsh Methodist). In more recent news, has become caught up in the Scottish after the referendum ballot as, depending on the outcome, as many as almost two millennia ago— “You must times, Gordon Brown (a son of the Manse) Independence referendum to the detriment close to half of the electorate will not have the result they wanted. The love your neighbour as yourself.” This, of raised the UK’s aid to the Third World to a of other news. campaigns for and against an independent Scotland have been robust, course, was a God-given injunction to level never achieved before. To their credit, For example Emily Caines and her even shrill at times. There have been misleading claims, for example: people of all times, and in all places. When this scale of support has been sustained by husband Alastair are trying raise awareness that yes voters did not identify with being British, and that no voters the lawyer asked Jesus: “Who is my the present coalition Government. of neonatal death, after losing their were not patriotic Scots; that any attempt to leave Westminster rule was neighbour?” He answered by recounting Here, then, is concrete evidence of Our daughter Adelaid—born at 24 weeks but intentionally anti-English… In truth, however, regardless of the noise, the parable of the Good Samaritan. It Lord’s command being acted upon by too small to survive—when she was just there was only ever one question on the ballot: Should Scotland be an seems to me that the message of the political leaders who saw social justice as a hours old. independent country? It was a cultural and constitutional question, and, Parable has direct relevance to [this priority, both at home and abroad. Contrast “Adelaide was not a foetus, she was a as it turns out, a tricky political/economic one. week’s] decision on Scotland’s future. that with the approach of those advocating fully formed human being and to think that As Scotland’s immediate future takes shape, the SCO has faith in In the midst of the Second World War, the break up of the UK, who have argued a baby like her could be legally terminated the people of Scotland; faith that the population of a country with while confronting the threat to the future of we should concern ourselves exclusively is to me horrifying,” Mrs Caines, from such a strong national identity will pick itself up from any independ- democracy posed by the Nazis, the with the disadvantaged in Scotland, and England, said. ‘That makes a mockery of ence referendum result; faith that Scottish residents will remain as coalition Wartime Cabinet commissioned turn our backs on those equally in need the 24 week legal [abortion] limit.’ diverse and united as ever. Even if some don’t believe it was a fair the noted Economist William Beveridge among our neighbours in England, Wales J Smith fight (there are always some), let’s hope everyone can give the out- (an Anglican) to prepare a report on and Northern Ireland. GLASGOW come a ‘square go.’ post-war Britain, which provided the basis This flies in the face of our Catholic G EDITOR’S NOTE: The Caines’ story is indeed The referendum does not impact the fact that Scottish Catholics inspirational and revealing, but was reported after for the creation of the welfare state. Christian duty to assist the poor, ill and the SCO went to press last week. For more on have our own Bishop’s conference and Catholic schools (the latter William Temple, the Archbishop of socially disadvantaged within Britain and abortion, see Peter Kearney’s comment this week according to Roseanna Cunningham this week). And, along with the Canterbury at the time, said the report had further afield. It is my fervent hope the UK on page 11 and SPUC’s article on pages 12-13 rest of the Scottish population, we still have our own legal system, his- ‘set out to embody the whole spirit of the Government will continue to provide tory, sense of humour, cultural identity... and, unfortunately, prob- Christian ethic in an Act of Parliament.’ leadership to those who wish to advance the lems. As members of the universal Catholic Church, however, we At the end of the War, Clement Atlee's cause of social justice throughout the world. have always seen beyond our own national borders and will continue Labour Government began the process of Herbert Coutts There were Catholic to do so particularly in issues such as social justice, poverty, religious bringing Beveridge’s proposals into effect, DUNBAR founders in the SNP persecution and so on. In reply to James Bruce, the SNP does not If this morning we have woken up to an independent Scotland, then G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or style requirements have its origins in the Protestant the Church has a duty to play a key role in guiding and shaping the G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO establishment. There were many Catholics Scotland that is to come in 18 months. If we have woken up as part G If you would like to share your opinion, send your correspondence to the above address among its founding members including my of the UK, the Church has exactly the same role, but with less time great grandparents. pressure. We prayed that Scots did not turn on or away from each G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, address, and phone number or your letter will C Lamont not be used other in the build up to the independence vote, that same prayer exists EDINBURGH as we in Scotland move forward. WRITE TO LETTERS, SCO, 19 WATERLOO STREET, GLASGOW G2 6BT [email protected] 10 COMMENT SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2014 Only through Jesus can peace prevail Politics can help us change things for better or for worse, but we will need reconciliation after September 18

LOT of emotional valued for the first time in their lives. the Lord’s feet. It is one of the most, than how we voted in the referendum on energy on either side of And I hope this renewed sense of pur- iconic vivid and moving accounts of Scottish independence. We will all have the debate has been com- pose and injection of energy will lead the redemptive and compassionate to go back to being Scots together and mitted to the Scottish to the creation of a fairer society. love of Jesus anywhere in the New looking out for our brothers and sisters independence referen- Yet many of our fellow citizens will Testament. During it, Jesus turns to his who are struggling or who have taken a dum campaign. By the time you read be experiencing feelings of genuine host Simon who has expressed some wrong turning in their lives. this, we will all know if Scotland has pain and distress. How could it be oth- disquiet about his guest accommodat- And so, I’ll leave you with this poem gainedA its independence. erwise given the length of this cam- ing a prostitute in such a way, and called For Love in a Time of Conflict by Several commentators and civic paign and the passions that have been says: “Therefore, I tell you, her sins, John O’Donohue. I was reminded of it leaders have claimed that the cam- aroused during it? And that is why I which were many, have been forgiven; by Ann, an old schoolfriend whom I paign has divided the country and thus would expect priests and ministers all hence she has shown great love. But encountered recently. it has been damaged because of this, over Scotland this weekend to preach the one to whom little is forgiven, And I dedicate it to all my fellow but I reject that view. Certainly there a message of reconciliation and loves little.” countrymen. has been argument and debate within redemption and to make a prayer for Without intending to be over-spiri- families, groups of friends and work- BY KEVIN McKENNA the future of Scotland that it will return tual about something as secular as the When the gentleness between you places. And some of this certainly, has to the ways of faith and peace and jus- referendum, a great deal of forgive- hardens been impassioned.And, yes, I do accept tice. ness and perhaps some healing will And you fall out of your belonging that some of the traffic on Twitter and Labour’s deputy leaderAnas Sarwar, my The Gospel reading for Thursday, nevertheless have to take place fol- with each other, other social media has deployed unac- local MP and an articulate proponent of the day of the referendum, was taken lowing it. May the depths you have reached ceptable language and has been charac- no. He gently chided me for my column from Luke 7 and describes the incident Much of this will depend on the atti- hold you still. terised by intimidation and threat. that morning in The Observer newspa- involving Mary Magdalene washing tude of those who find themselves on In particular, I was saddened to see the per in which I had described my journey the winning side. When no true word can be said, or abuse that JK Rowling received follow- from no to yes. And then he insisted on heard, ing her announcement that she would be having a picture taken of me with a big, too have been caught up in the ref- And you mirror each other in the supporting No in the campaign. The red Better Together badge on my lapel. erendum campaign and have felt script of hurt, author, in fact, had articulated a far more I told him that, no matter the result of privileged at having been granted When even the silence has become persuasive argument for the Union than the referendum, many of us would Ia ringside seat at one of the greatest raw and torn, many of the professional politicians on get back to being on the same and most far-reaching moments in May you hear again an echo of your the no side. But I think most reasonable side again. Scotland’s history. However, the first music. people would conclude that the cam- outcome of it and the struggle paign has been conducted with maturity, have seen my country that has lead up to it is sim- When the weave of affection starts to dignity and mutual respect. transform before my ply not the most important unravel And here I should also say that last eyes over the course of thing in my life. And anger begins to sear the ground week’s Orange march through the streets Ithe last two years. At Indeed it really ought not between you, of Edinburgh also fell into that category. Shawlands Arcade last to be the most important Before this weather of grief invites And it was good to hear the comments week I took my daughter thing in anyone’s life. Is it The black seed of bitterness to find of the Grandmaster of the organisation to an event organised by more important than faith, root, (our fellow travellers in the Lord, Women For Independence and family and relationships? May your souls come to kiss. remember) that to suggest that unde- it was impossible not to become Politics can help us change cided Catholics would be swayed to vote caught up in the sheer enthusiasm, things for better or for worse Now is the time for one of you to be yes because of a large Orange parade optimism and community spirit of but only through Jesus Christ gracious, was insulting to Catholics. I couldn’t several hundred people discovering our saviour can authentic To allow a kindness beyond thought agree more. So (bowler) hats off to the their sense of national pride and peace and justice prevail in this and hurt, Orangemen. finding their voices. world. In the weeks and months Reach out with sure hands The day after the big Orange parade I Scotland will never be the same following the referendum we To take the chalice of your love, was walking down Glasgow’s Buchanan again because tens of thousands of will still all be called to help the And carry it carefully through this Street which, for the last week of the people who had previously felt poor and provide succour to the echoless waste campaign, found itself hosting a daily excluded from politics and social and sick and the vulnerable and the dying. Until this winter pilgrimage leads you referendum festival. There I met community engagement have now felt This will always be more important Towards the gateway to spring.

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IN MAY 1879 Scottish mine increase in their wages. Again, the warmth and a reassuring glow went out to hire workers for his Jesus says to us, ‘Think differ- owners united to force a strike was broken because of the from the fire. Sitting in his arm- vineyard I wonder what conclu- ently!’ He is trying to give us the reduction in wages for their Fr Eddie sheer power of the mine owners chair, my dad was philosophical in sions we are supposed to draw. He image of God as a loving and work force. For miners and for but shortly after the return to work, the half dark, he was a miner. A lit- agreed a wage with his workers. above all as a very generous their families this was a disas- the owners acceded to the tle over 10 years later the miners They were satisfied. When the Father. God does not love any one trous turn of events. McGhee demands of the miners and again challenged the government. day ended the dispute began. of us more than any other. In Typically mine owners did not awarded them a significant wage The strike that was called was as Those who came last were paid God’s eyes we are all equal. How only control the mines, they con- increase, fearful of the increasing bitter as any in memory. It seemed the same as those who had difficult is this to comprehend? trolled miners housing and often ers had already been blacklisted power of organised labour. to last an eternity and it damaged worked all day. It seems that Most of us just don’t want to controlled the provision of local by the mine owners as political A little less than 100 years later, mining communities in some cases industrial relations were problem- face this particular truth. God goods and services. The miners agitators. in a much changed world, another almost irreparably. There was civil atical even in the time of Jesus. It does not love those of us who go had to acquiesce or risk losing At this time James Keir Hardie miners’ strike would bring, not disturbance on a massive scale. is certain from the story that Jesus to Mass every Sunday, try to do everything. The injustice of this moved from working in the pits to mine owners, but the government Families were torn apart as slowly tells that the owner of the vine- the right thing all the time, any situation became intolerable for working for the unionisation of of the Britain to its knees. Those but surely resolve and heart began yard who had hired the workers more than God loves those who many and the response of the mine workers. The strike which who remember this event probably to crumble and miners were forced paid them the agreed sum. Sadly, lie in bed on a Sunday morning mine workers was to begin to was called in Lanarkshire as a remember the power cuts which to go back to work. some thought that they should reading the papers and who don’t organise themselves. This response to the punitive action of affected every home. If it was a There could only be one out- have had more. Human nature has really bother too much about any- inevitably met with a hostile the mine owners failed and the difficult time nationally it was come. In the intervening years certainly not changed. The whole one other than themselves. No response from the mine owners miners were forced to go back to even more difficult in mining com- deep mining has all but disap- point of the stories that Jesus tells wonder so few people read the but it did not deter those who work. At one level the strike was munities. I know this personally. peared in Scotland. If you look in the Gospels is to get us to think Gospel. This challenges our fun- were prepared to risk all to con- certainly a failure but it had a very On the day of my ordination, 27th carefully enough there are still differently about very ordinary damental thinking. We can’t pick front the injustice. Among those positive outcome in the longer February 27 1972, fortunately, at signs but increasingly these are dif- situations. There is nothing more and choose to suit ourselves. leading the struggle was James term. The energy and commitment the end of the day, there was a ficult to find and the mining indus- ordinary than our ordinary work- How we imagine God to be may Keir Hardie who would become of James Keir Hardie had not gone power cut. It was one of the power try is consigned to the pages of ing lives. All of us would like to not necessarily be how God is. If one of the greatest figures in the unnoticed and he was invited to cuts that happened on a rota. We history and to a few mining muse- earn more. Most of us complain we want to know how God is read fight against injustice and a co- Ayrshire to organise the mine were no different form any other ums that remind us of our past but about what footballers and sport- the gospel and be prepared to be founder of the Labour Party. workers there. Two years later in community. We sat round the coal say little or nothing of the future. ing superstars earn. There is a profoundly disturbed. 1881, the Ayrshire miners went on Locally, in Lanarkshire, James fire in my parents home reflecting When we read the Gospel this tinge of jealousy! That is how we I [email protected] Keir Hardie and two of his broth- strike seeking a 10 per cent on the events of the day. There was week, the story of the man who are. This is how the world thinks. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER COMMENT 11 Losing sleep over ballot

den, David Cameron has begun to talk about the importance of marriage and family as being the very bedrock of society, the ‘glue’ that holds society together, that gives it stability. There are some who might say that he has changed his tune somewhat. What has- n’t changed is the fact that roughly half of the other children starting school this year are from broken homes. One million of them are without Dads.And the cost of this family breakdown to the public purse? It is estimated as being between 30 BY CATH DOHERTY and £50 billion. There is nothing new about this.Adecade ago, the think tank of Centre for Social Justice was setup WON’T sleep tonight. Why? under the leadership of Ian Duncan Because, at the time of writing Smith. It examined in depth the same this, the referendum on inde- problem, warned in the same words pendence for Scotland is less that stable families and marriage holds than 24 hours away. Apprehen- society together... it’s not a new prob- sion is mixed with relief that ‘yes’and lem, by any manner of means. And of ‘no’ will once again become part of course, only the most cynical of us normalI conversations instead of being would suggest that a light is being brandished in the form of placards be shone on it all because of what it’s increasingly bellicose groups of peo- costing the country. ple or painted on walls as graffiti or And then there’s childcare...Aword being chalked on footpaths by noctur- which has crept into our vocabulary by nal activist. One such person has been frequent usage, and a growth industry, very busy on our particular area. He a bargaining tool used by politicians has chalked no on a country road every promising free childcare or increased hundred yards or so and naw at similar provision, for example. Recently, I intervals on the footpath. The latter heard Alex Salmond boast that ‘last inscription tells us that this activist has year... in ONE year... we got more than watched the weather forecast in case for 40 thousand women back into of rain destroying his handiwork and work and provided the necessary that he is also an expert in the nuances childcare.’ Is social engineering in of our language, being aware that there somewhere? Would it not be bet- ‘naw’is much more empathetic than a ter to reduce the penal levels of taxa- peely-wally ‘no’... tion, both direct and indirect on fathers’ The run-up to this referendum has salaries and enable mothers to stay at been both worrying and interesting. home and care for their babies and tod- Take the currency question, for dlers themselves? And what of the Pro-life victory: Unease at the instance. As we got to the polling childcare provided? Is it up to stan- booths, it is still unresolved. Will those dard? And given that a child can be with savings eschew banks and build- taken into a crèche at a few months ing societies and keep their money in a old, how does the experience impact biscuit tin under the bed until the dust on their development? The content of thought of ending a viable life clears? If food prices soar, will barter- books on child development does not ing become the order of the day as it change. The bonding with and nurture did in country districts during the war? of a child with its mother is unchang- legally, it is) it shouldn’t matter The recently expressed con- medicalise or politicise this Grandparents still talk of it... two cab- ing. That, and everything that goes in any way whether or not the cerns, albeit limited and the profoundly moral question. bages for six fresh-laid eggs, to give with it, is central to the person an infant child could have survived at fact that media attention has There are of course excep- but one example. I once knew a man will someday become. who traded a bicycle wheel for a the time it was aborted. Yet it focused on the subject of neo Now and again, there are news tions. A shining exception melodeon. He became an entrepreneur. items that cause alarm, such as a recent clearly does, people are uneasy natal survival rates does seem amongst MPs was the late Jim The run-up to this referendum one which reported that a childcare at the thought of life, which is to indicate at the very least Dobbin who died last week. brings with it a tendency of light- provider in England had called in viable, being destroyed. This unease and at best could be an Jim was The Labour MP for headedness. Amid serious and rea- speech therapists to assist with chil- change in mind-set is in a way, early symptom of a society Heywood and Middleton in soned presentations on such facts as dren’s difficulties. Where older chil- a success for the pro-life move- slowly awakening to the brutal Greater Manchester and co- are available to the voters, have come dren have the chance to play and predictable but unwelcome sights. socialise in nurseries, how do the very ment. People are at last consid- reality of what it means to chairman of the All-Party Par- The sideshows, in a manner of speak- young, the toddlers and babies, fare in ering the implications and destroy a sizeable portion of liamentary Pro-Life Group. He ing, surrounding the main attraction. their crèches? effects of our permissive abor- the next generation. was a dedicated pro life cam- And those sideshows were dominated Childcare in France provides an tion legislation. But we have a The abortion debate has, paigner and was awarded a by the politicians who came out interesting model. There, childcare in long way to go. however wrongly, come to be papal knighthood by Pope among the people and on to the streets Paris for both babies and toddlers BY PETER KEARNEY to tell us what they think is the best began in the mid-19th century to help As yet, there is little, if any viewed as political. Abortion is Benedict XVI in 2008. way forward for our country, to pres- poverty stricken working mothers. It is concern on the part of the gen- neither political nor medical, Though he represented an ent their case to the people they claim state provided and doesn’t seem to be eral public for the welfare of though clearly it has implica- English constituency, Jim was to represent. extended on demand, but has panels N THE course of the last those unborn babies who don’t tions in these spheres, it is a Scot. Born in Kincardine, in For once, we had the chance to which allocate places on the basis of month, more evidence meet the viability test. moral, it is about morality and identify and to differentiate between need of various kinds. Standards in 1941, he was the son of a the two main varieties of the species... has emerged showing the I remem- qualifications and in practice are the miner, and former pupil of St the conviction politician and the career strictly maintained. dramatic increase in sur- ber a few destruc- Columba’s High School, Cow- politician. It’s clear that the former are A degree course is set for child car- vival rates for babies years ago, Is society slowly tion of denbeath and St Andrew’s, outnumbered by the latter, but I think ers. One principal carer is appointed to born very prematurely. Press hearing human Kirkcaldy. He was one of the we have all been aware of that partic- each child, baby or toddler. Babies are coverage of this change has been David Steel awakening to the life. few politicians who made sure ular fact for a long time. fed, put down for naps at times given And if learning first-hand about the as predictable as it has been comment on It is not that the ‘abortion debate’ in the by the mother. Care is individual. I brutal reality of strength of the people’s feeling is com- Daily charts are kept. The baby’s rou- depressing. Up until recently a the latest what it means to something UK actually involved discus- ing out and meeting them ‘on the tine is given to the carer and adhered study from 2006, which claimed, Scottish our politi- sion about the realities of abor- stump,’ it can only be a good thing. to. Toddlers are given the same stan- that only 19 per cent of babies abortion fig- destroy a sizeable cal parties tion and he will be greatly Somehow, though, I don’t think it’ll dards of care, this appropriate to their born at 23 weeks survived has ures, they’d portion of the next tend to missed. catch on. The debate has also thrown age. They eat nutritious meals, the been widely quoted. It has also up a fair amount of bullying and intim- menus displayed for parents. A child gone up campaign All too often sadly, ‘Red her- idation. Sociologists will be very inter- been used to argue in favour of generation? psychologist and paediatrician make again, and “ on or give rings’ and diversionary tactics ested in that no doubt there will be a regular visits... Mothers of young the current 24-week limit. New he said that manifesto keep us from proper considera- fair number of papers produced on the babies are asked to bring some shirt or evidence suggests that in many in his opin- commit- tion of the value of each and subject in the near future. All it proves blouse they frequently wear and its specialist neo-natal units over ion there ments on, every human life. really is that there is nothing new tucked in beside a baby when settled half of the babies born at 23 were ‘too many abortions.’ I it is rightly deemed a matter of under the sun. Leave aside political down for a nap... the list goes on Time limits and neo natal conviction here... all a bully needs is weeks survive. was struck by the incongruity and on. conscience and MPs have a survival rates do matter, but an opportunity. Are standards of childcare equally Should these developments and illogicality of this com- free vote. Parliamentary they are secondary considera- The run-up to this referendum has high in this country? Could they be in neo-natal care make any dif- ment, coming especially from debates therefore comprise 645 tions. What matters most of all been rich in opinions given, poor in provided free of charge? I doubt it. If ference? Does it matter if 19 the author of the 1967 Abortion individuals expressing personal is that our care and compassion important questions answered. Tomor- childcare is necessary, perhaps the per cent of babies survive at 23 Act. If the act of performing an views informed” by Faith, con- for our fellow human beings is row, the die will be cast for good or ill. quality offered should be looked at The day after that, the ‘naws’ chalked weeks or 99 per cent survive? abortion is morally neutral as science, experience or a combi- indivisible. again, instead of offering it free of on the footpath outside will probably charge. And taxation burdens which In theory for the vast majority our law, political system and nation of these. Sadly, few, if It must apply to all or to have been washed away by torrential plunder the salary of the breadwinner of our politicians, media com- many if not most of our fellow any of our MP’s have training none. Otherwise, our failure to rain. And whether we’ll all have a should be reviewed, so that working mentators and members of the citizens claim, then how can in ethics, moral philosophy or apply it equitably leaves us good night’s sleep after all that is mothers should be given the chance public, who sustain abortion there be ‘too many’ of them? theology, similarly our medical guilty of expediency, hypocrisy purely a matter of conjecture... to work at the most important task of Of course, the parade of politicians all... child rearing. If social engineer- legislation and condone it by Isn’t that a bit like saying there professionals tend to have very and even sinful negligence? eager to put their tuppencworth into their inaction—it shouldn’t. are too many short back and little training in these areas yet ing is to be used... let it be used in a I Peter Kearney is director of the the Scottish referendum has had added positive way. If taking the life of an sides or perms being carried surprisingly perhaps our media urgency not only because of their risk Scottish Catholic Media Office After all... the politicians tell us that unborn child is acceptable (and out in this country? tend always and instantly to of loss of position in the event of a yes the family is ‘the glue that holds soci- vote but also because of an approach- ety together.’And at the very heart of ing general election. And, all of a sud- the family is the mother. 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MESSAGE MUST BE HEARD SPUC SCOTLAND offers an insight into pro-life events held by the organisation—including its national conference and the Project Truth Summer Roadshow—and its disappointment at the removal of its stall at Dundee University

SPUC National Conference the pro-life fight is in preserving not only the life of a mother consecutive years, from 2005 onwards, with no problems or In spite of the setback of having its stall banned at Dundee University, SPUC Scotland and its youthful members (above, above right and right) OVER the first weekend in September I had the privilege to and child but also the integrity and structure of the community complaints. This decision shows that there is growing hostility have continued to spread the pro-life message throughout the length attend my first National SPUC pro-life conference. This was as a whole. towards the pro-life message, especially on university campuses. and breadth of Scotland with vigour an opportunity not only to connect with other staff members There were many other talks that touched and inspired me, “This ban does not only affect SPUC,” Julie Allison who is and supporters of SPUC from around the world, but also to be but one which had a particular impact on me was the talk a member of the Life Society said. “It affects the affiliated reminded of the importance and need for a strong pro-life delivered by Antonia Tully, national coordinator of SPUC’s Life Society at the university. We have been threatened with the unborn baby to a whole cross section of society who had presence in society. Safe at School campaign. As a teacher I am aware of how unaffiliation if we are found to being using any SPUC materials never heard these facts before. Each and every talk brought a deeper realisation of the susceptible children are to the views that are fed to them by at the freshers’ stall. SPUC have been a great help to us and “The experience was very insightful, observing people’s scale in which abortion is affecting not only Britain but the their educators. It is also a time in their lives when the healthy many of our members attend their annual youth conferences. reactions when we invited them to sign our pro-life petition world as a whole. formation of their emotional and mental wellbeing is DUSA’s ban on SPUC and all their materials has put a strain to protect the unborn,” Michael, a Project Truth member said. Obianuju ‘Uju’ Ekeocha was the first speaker whose paramount in order to set a firm foundation for how they on the affiliated life society at Dundee.” “Almost all had never had such an experience before, or courage and conviction of her pro-life views galvanised Nigeria relate to and build healthy relations with others. Antonia’s Across the UK, the Alliance of Pro-Life Students has contemplated the issue to a large extent. Many were amazed into standing with her, in a protest against the movements that talk opened my eyes to how our government is exposing and helped students defend their pro-life position on campus, not having heard such information before, and were grateful were being attempted by their leaders and western authority pushing on children an increasingly destructive view on because they are becoming more intolerant to the pro-life for our efforts to inform them.” figures to turn Nigeria and Africa into pro-abortion nations. sexuality that does not nurture a healthy view of relationships voice. There is a deep contradiction in our society, which Many people we spoke to had simply accepted that Uju, who is a biomedical scientist, expressed great distress at and self. The talk gave me an awareness of how in attempting prides itself on being open to all points of view, because whist abortion is legal, but had never stopped to think about the how the culture of life that was so deeply ingrained in her to ‘protect’children by educating them on sex our government trying to hold this position it unashamedly tries to silence one humanity of the child in the womb and the affect that abortion beloved Nigeria was being undermined by the western is confusing and undermining not only them but also the role side of the discussion. Thankfully the pro-life student movement has on woman, men and families who have made this choice. culture of death. At one point she expressed how in her village of the parent. is filled with convicted and courageous young people, who This just shows that it is crucial we are bringing the pro-life when a child was born it was not just a joy for the immediate During our ARCH workshop I was also afforded to will not allow the pro-life message to be silenced in their message to the public, because they will not hear it elsewhere. family but for the whole village. In introducing abortion and opportunity to gain some excellent insight into the struggles place of education. Sometimes all it takes is for someone to bring up the subject contraception Uju pointed out that life would no longer be that people face in breaking the silence and stigma surrounding Rachel Kidd-SPUC Scotland and present the facts. celebrated in the same way and that the strong foundations of those who have suffered from abortion. We discussed bringing At SPUC Scotland, we are always looking for volunteers to healthy appreciations of relationships, marriage, parenthood the issue to the table in such a way that although women could Project Truth Summer Roadshow help us work to protect the most vulnerable members of our and love would be undermined and depreciated. acknowledge that abortion was wrong that they could still AUGUST 2014 saw the first ever pro-life roadshow take community and bring the pro-life message to society. If you Uju stated that while the West was willing to pour out realise that there was healing, hope, forgiveness and love in place in Scotland. The Project Truth Roadshow team consisted would like to become a White Flower speaker, help organise money into ‘helping’Africans it was a very different type of the future for them. of 11 young volunteers who wanted to spread the pro-life speakers for your parish, get involved with distributing our help that they needed or wanted. The HELP (Health, Education, Margaret Byars-ARCH message across the country. We visited five cities the length Pro-Life Times or even spend some time volunteering in our Life and Peace) that Uju pointed out that Africa was in need and breadth of Scotland to spread the pro-life message, Glasgow office your help would be very much appreciated. of was that which would enable individuals, families and Hostility to the pro-life message at equipped with pro-life literature, lollipops and balloons. The Please get in touch with us on 0141 221 2094 or e-mail communities to thrive and grow in a way that celebrated life Dundee University team consisted not only of experienced pro-lifers, but also [email protected]. and gave everyone a peaceful future. Her words gave me a ON OUR arrival back from the conference, we were met with those who were sharing their pro-life beliefs for the first time. Leonora Blackhall-SPUC Scotland real appreciation and yearning for the type of community the news that SPUC had been banned from running a stall at The roadshow brought new zeal to pro-life activism in spirit she spoke of and it was a reminder of how important Freshers’Fayre. The SPUC Dundee branch ran a stall for eight Scotland and helped get the facts about the development of I http://www.spucscotland.org WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 LIFE MATTERS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2014 FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LIFE MATTERS 13

MESSAGE MUST BE HEARD SPUC SCOTLAND offers an insight into pro-life events held by the organisation—including its national conference and the Project Truth Summer Roadshow—and its disappointment at the removal of its stall at Dundee University

SPUC National Conference the pro-life fight is in preserving not only the life of a mother consecutive years, from 2005 onwards, with no problems or In spite of the setback of having its stall banned at Dundee University, SPUC Scotland and its youthful members (above, above right and right) OVER the first weekend in September I had the privilege to and child but also the integrity and structure of the community complaints. This decision shows that there is growing hostility have continued to spread the pro-life message throughout the length attend my first National SPUC pro-life conference. This was as a whole. towards the pro-life message, especially on university campuses. and breadth of Scotland with vigour an opportunity not only to connect with other staff members There were many other talks that touched and inspired me, “This ban does not only affect SPUC,” Julie Allison who is and supporters of SPUC from around the world, but also to be but one which had a particular impact on me was the talk a member of the Life Society said. “It affects the affiliated reminded of the importance and need for a strong pro-life delivered by Antonia Tully, national coordinator of SPUC’s Life Society at the university. We have been threatened with the unborn baby to a whole cross section of society who had presence in society. Safe at School campaign. As a teacher I am aware of how unaffiliation if we are found to being using any SPUC materials never heard these facts before. Each and every talk brought a deeper realisation of the susceptible children are to the views that are fed to them by at the freshers’ stall. SPUC have been a great help to us and “The experience was very insightful, observing people’s scale in which abortion is affecting not only Britain but the their educators. It is also a time in their lives when the healthy many of our members attend their annual youth conferences. reactions when we invited them to sign our pro-life petition world as a whole. formation of their emotional and mental wellbeing is DUSA’s ban on SPUC and all their materials has put a strain to protect the unborn,” Michael, a Project Truth member said. Obianuju ‘Uju’ Ekeocha was the first speaker whose paramount in order to set a firm foundation for how they on the affiliated life society at Dundee.” “Almost all had never had such an experience before, or courage and conviction of her pro-life views galvanised Nigeria relate to and build healthy relations with others. Antonia’s Across the UK, the Alliance of Pro-Life Students has contemplated the issue to a large extent. Many were amazed into standing with her, in a protest against the movements that talk opened my eyes to how our government is exposing and helped students defend their pro-life position on campus, not having heard such information before, and were grateful were being attempted by their leaders and western authority pushing on children an increasingly destructive view on because they are becoming more intolerant to the pro-life for our efforts to inform them.” figures to turn Nigeria and Africa into pro-abortion nations. sexuality that does not nurture a healthy view of relationships voice. There is a deep contradiction in our society, which Many people we spoke to had simply accepted that Uju, who is a biomedical scientist, expressed great distress at and self. The talk gave me an awareness of how in attempting prides itself on being open to all points of view, because whist abortion is legal, but had never stopped to think about the how the culture of life that was so deeply ingrained in her to ‘protect’children by educating them on sex our government trying to hold this position it unashamedly tries to silence one humanity of the child in the womb and the affect that abortion beloved Nigeria was being undermined by the western is confusing and undermining not only them but also the role side of the discussion. Thankfully the pro-life student movement has on woman, men and families who have made this choice. culture of death. At one point she expressed how in her village of the parent. is filled with convicted and courageous young people, who This just shows that it is crucial we are bringing the pro-life when a child was born it was not just a joy for the immediate During our ARCH workshop I was also afforded to will not allow the pro-life message to be silenced in their message to the public, because they will not hear it elsewhere. family but for the whole village. In introducing abortion and opportunity to gain some excellent insight into the struggles place of education. Sometimes all it takes is for someone to bring up the subject contraception Uju pointed out that life would no longer be that people face in breaking the silence and stigma surrounding Rachel Kidd-SPUC Scotland and present the facts. celebrated in the same way and that the strong foundations of those who have suffered from abortion. We discussed bringing At SPUC Scotland, we are always looking for volunteers to healthy appreciations of relationships, marriage, parenthood the issue to the table in such a way that although women could Project Truth Summer Roadshow help us work to protect the most vulnerable members of our and love would be undermined and depreciated. acknowledge that abortion was wrong that they could still AUGUST 2014 saw the first ever pro-life roadshow take community and bring the pro-life message to society. If you Uju stated that while the West was willing to pour out realise that there was healing, hope, forgiveness and love in place in Scotland. The Project Truth Roadshow team consisted would like to become a White Flower speaker, help organise money into ‘helping’Africans it was a very different type of the future for them. of 11 young volunteers who wanted to spread the pro-life speakers for your parish, get involved with distributing our help that they needed or wanted. The HELP (Health, Education, Margaret Byars-ARCH message across the country. We visited five cities the length Pro-Life Times or even spend some time volunteering in our Life and Peace) that Uju pointed out that Africa was in need and breadth of Scotland to spread the pro-life message, Glasgow office your help would be very much appreciated. of was that which would enable individuals, families and Hostility to the pro-life message at equipped with pro-life literature, lollipops and balloons. The Please get in touch with us on 0141 221 2094 or e-mail communities to thrive and grow in a way that celebrated life Dundee University team consisted not only of experienced pro-lifers, but also [email protected]. and gave everyone a peaceful future. Her words gave me a ON OUR arrival back from the conference, we were met with those who were sharing their pro-life beliefs for the first time. Leonora Blackhall-SPUC Scotland real appreciation and yearning for the type of community the news that SPUC had been banned from running a stall at The roadshow brought new zeal to pro-life activism in spirit she spoke of and it was a reminder of how important Freshers’Fayre. The SPUC Dundee branch ran a stall for eight Scotland and helped get the facts about the development of I http://www.spucscotland.org WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 14 FR ROLHEISER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2014 Reacting to criticism and opposition

inside world politics, inside the politics within our own countries and communities, and, sadly, not least, inside our churches. What we see in nearly every discussion today where there is disagreement is a cold, hard rhetoric that is not really open to genuine dialogue and is, invariably, the antithesis of charity, graciousness, and respect. What we see instead is paranoia, demonisation of those who disagree with us, ridicule of our opponents’ sincerity and values, and blind self-defensiveness. BY FR RONALD Moreover this bitterness and disrespect—so contrary to all that’s in ROLHEISER the Gospels and to all that’s noble inside us—is invariably ‘sacralised,’ AVE you ever noted how that is, it is rationalised as demanded we spontaneously react to by ‘God’ because we believe that what a perceived threat? Faced we are doing is for God, or for truth, or with a threat, our primal for country, or for the poor, or for mother instincts tend to take over -nature, or for art, or for something and we instantly freeze over and begin whose transcendent value, we believe, to shut all the doors opening to warmth, justifies our bracketing both Jesus and gentleness,H and empathy inside us. common courtesy. If you doubt this, That’s a natural reaction, deeply simply turn on any radio or television rooted inside our nature. Biologists tell us station that does commentary on that, whenever we perceive something politics or religion or listen to any bless; when persecuted, we endure; someone who dismisses my preaching What particular challenge of His might or someone (above right) as threatening political or religious debate today. We when slandered, we respond gently.” and writing as heretical, or dangerous, serve as a litmus test for genuine us, paranoia instinctually arises inside are, as John Shea puts it, more skilled (1 Corinthians 4, 12-13) Earlier, in the or (even more biting) as lightweight discipleship? us and has the effect of driving us back in justification than in self-examination; same letter, he had already given fluff, the reptile part of my brain stirs I submit that at the core of Jesus’ towards a more primitive place inside but, then, we can sacralise our disrespect another counsel in regards to dealing to do its ancient job and my natural teaching lies this challenge: Can I love our bodies, namely, the reptile part our and lack of elemental charity. with opposition. His counsel? Live instincts bitterly resist the high road an enemy? Can I bless someone who brain, that remnant still inside us from But, in doing this we are far from with enough patience inside opposition that St Paul so wisely counsels. curses me? Can I wish good to someone our evolutionary origins millions of the Gospel, far from Jesus, and far so as not have to defend yourself, let Natural instinct does not want to try to who wishes me evil? Can I genuinely years ago. And reptiles are cold- from what’s best inside us. We’re God and history do that for you: “It understand the position of the one who forgive someone who’s been unfair blooded. So too, it seems, are we when meant to be more than the reptile part does not concern me in the least that I has belittled us, nor does it want to to me? And, perhaps even more we’re threatened. of our brains and more than the be judged by you or any human tribunal; bless and endure and respond gently. importantly, can I live in patience This, I believe, helps explain much instincts we inherited from our ancient I do not even pass judgment on It wants blood. I suspect that every- when I’m in tension, not rushing to of the paranoia and violence in our world ancestors, the beasts of prey. We’re myself; I am not conscious of anything one’s instincts work in the same way. defend myself, but leaving that today as well as the bitter rhetoric that, called to something higher, called to against me, but I do not hereby stand Natural instinct doesn’t easily honour defence to history and to God? almost universally, is blocking any real respond to threat beyond the blind acquitted; the one who judges me is the Gospel. possibility of meaningful discussion response of instinct. the Lord. Therefore, do not make any But, that’s the test—indeed one of the I Fr Ronald Rolheiser is a Catholic apposite our tensions today within judgment before the appointed time.” litmus tests of Christian discipleship. priest and member of the Missionary politics, economics, and our churches. t Paul’s own reaction to threat Admittedly, this is difficult. Our When we look at the core of Jesus’ Oblates of Mary Immaculate. He is We live in a bitterly polarised can serve as a template for what instinctual self is not easily subdued. moral teachings and ask ourselves, president of the Oblate School of world. All of us recognise this and all our ideal response should be. He Like everyone else, I struggle a lot what more than anything else sets Theology in San Antonio, Texas. Visit of us see a lot of cold-bloodedness Swrites: “When we are ridiculed, we with this. Every time I hear or read Jesus apart from other moral teachers? his website at www.ronrolheiser.com The views expressed in the opinion What do you think of FR ROLHEISER’S comments on feeling threatened? Send your points of pages of the SCO are those of view to the SCO. Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT or e-mail [email protected] informed individuals and groups and not necessarily those of the newspaper or the Church

FROM time to time, one of Inspire me, Lord, so that I may forming (with Wales) the as people of integrity and Charlie Chaplin’s silent films reflect your image and likeness nation of Great Britain. honesty, growing in a sense of is shown on TV. He was a a little more clearly each day. On Anne’s death, the next- duty and responsibility, always small man, with a moustache Amen. in-line to the throne for a being aware of the needy and and a hat and walking stick, Protestant Succession was a ready to be of service to others. and a funny way of walking! ABOUT this time, people of distant relative—a German Amen. Because he was very popular, the Jewish faith will celebrate prince from Hanover, who Charlie Chaplin look-alike the feast of Rosh Hashanah. became King George I. He IN parts of Africa, when people competitions were held and a The words in Hebrew mean could speak little English and have a very heavy burden to few people would line up and ‘beginning of the year.’ so came to rely more and more carry, they sometimes place it be judged on who looked most On the feast of Rosh on his chief minister of the at one end of a pole, and then like him, walking like him and Hashanah, people celebrate government who, in George’s tie a stone of the same weight doing tricks like him. God’s creation. During a festive time, became known as the on the other end. Then the One day, just for the fun of meal, pieces of apple dipped ‘Prime Minister.’ It is because pole or stick is carried across it, Charlie Chaplin himself in honey are eaten. It is an PRAYERS FOR THE WEEK the king could speak little the shoulders, with one weight entered one of these contests. expression of hope for a sweet English that power began to or burden balancing the other. He didn’t win—he came third! and pleasant year ahead. from others because they in a positive way. Amen. change hands from that time Carrying two burdens is When God looks at me with Rosh Hashanah is also the reflect your image and likeness on from the king to the elected easier than carrying one love, how close might I be to first day of a ten-day period of in a different way. MANY thought that King Prime Minister. the true ‘look-alike’that He calls reflection, asking God’s I ask you to lead me to seek James II was not a good king September 23 marks the Lord, when I am hungry, lead me to be, having been made in forgiveness for faults of the to understand the many people and, for various reasons, he anniversary in 1735 of Number me to feed others. When I am his own image and likeness? past, promising to approach of good will who are different was deposed. In 1688 the 10 Downing Street becoming thirsty, give me water to satisfy What changes do I need to things in a better way in the from me. throne was offered jointly to the residence for British Prime others’ thirst. When I am sad, make in my life that I may year ahead. On this day, a Blessed are you, Lord, God his daughter, Mary, and her Ministers. lead me to bring joy to others. succeed in the real look-alike ram’s horn—called the of all creation. I am grateful for husband (who was also her When burdens weigh upon me, competition? shofar—is blown. all that is good in my life. cousin), the Dutch prince, God our Father, we pray for lay upon my shoulders the I am not called to be Charlie I know that you look on me William of Orange. all who are in positions of burdens of other people. Chaplin. I am not called to be Blessed are you, Lord, God of with tender love and invite me Mary’s sister, Anne, became leadership in our country, that Lord, when I am greatly in Mother Teresa. God calls me all creation, for having made to assess and renew my attitude the next Queen and, under her they may be inspired by the need of tenderness and support, by name—that is who I am us all different. What I don’t and direction in life. Be with rule, the Parliaments of Scot- values of the Gospel. lead me to help someone in called to be. know about you I need to learn me in my determination to live land and England were united, We pray that they may live greater need. Amen.

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SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21 The Strong in Faith forum for young Catholics is back with a new format. Isaiah 55:6-9: Response: The Lord is close to all who call Him. Philippians 1:20c-24, 27a. AIDAN MICHAEL COOK is looking for your views here and on Facebook Matthew 20:1-16a. MONDAY ELL, the Strong in Faith social and spiritual renewal. That will only ous that we have not triumphed. But we project is back for a third truly be possible in the light of Christ, and it know the power of the Truth, and we know Proverbs 3:27-34. Response: The just will live year! For the past two years is the young generation especially who are that Christ will prevail, and so we hope to be in the presence of the Lord. Luke 28:16-18 we have been hosting called to take that light to the world. witnesses to Christ’s love, both in the discussions for young And young people are ready for the chal- Church and in the world. Catholics in Scotland. Over that time, we’ve lenge: our attitude is summed up in Christ’s It might seem like this is placing a high TUESDAY realised that people have far more to say than call to His disciples ‘what you hear whis- demand on young people, and indeed it is. Feast of St Pio of Pietrelcina. Proverbs 21:1-6, thatW format allowed, so this year we’re trying pered, proclaim from the rooftops’ (Matt Pope St John Paul II acknowledged as 10-13. Response: Guide me, O Lord, in the something different. We are opening this 10:27). We have had the Faith timidly passed much but also explained how, in Christ, it path of your commandments. Luke 8:19-21 space up for longer columns, allowing young on or have had to search it out for ourselves, becomes possible: people in the Church to say everything they ‘Ask yourselves, young people, about the have to say, without having to squeeze it into We are opening this love of Christ. Acknowledge His voice WEDNESDAY just a few words. As well as being printed on resounding in the temple of your heart. Proverbs 30:5-9. Response: Your word is a this page, these columns will be posted on space up for longer Return His bright and penetrating glance lamp for my steps, O Lord. Luke 9:1-6 our Facebook page for further discussion. columns, allowing which opens the paths of your life to the Young people have much to say that can young people in horizons of the Church’s mission. It is a tax- be of benefit to the wider Church. At a time the Church to say ing mission, today more than ever, to teach THURSDAY when many parishes face aging congrega- men the truth about themselves, about their Feast of Ss Cosmos and Damian. tions, it can be inspiring to see the faith of everything they end, their destiny, and to show faithful souls Ecclesiastes 1:2-11. Response: O Lord, you those young people who are committed to have to say. the unspeakable riches of the love of Christ. have been our refuge from one generation to their faith. Young people are bringing a new “ Do not be afraid of the radicalness of His energy and vitality to the Church in Scot- demands, because Jesus, who loved us first, the next. Luke 9:7-9 land. As Pope Benedict XVI said to young and are left wondering why such a great gift is prepared to give Himself to you, as well Catholics in Bellahouston Park ‘the Church is not more widely shared. There may not be as asking of you. If He asks much of you, it FRIDAY now belongs to you!’ many of us as a percentage of our genera- is because He knows you can give much.’ It is not only within the Church, however, tion, and we are surrounded by a culture that Ecclesiastes 3:1-11. Response: Blessed be that young Catholics are called to be a bea- is more overwhelmingly and intrusively I Visit us online: facebook.com/scostrong- the Lord, my rock! Luke 9:18-22 con. The world is crying out (in need if not anti-Christian than for a very long time. But infaith in desire) for someone to witness to the this only emphasises how radical the” Chris- I If you have an idea about something truth. As we seek to build a better nation in tian message is and reminds us of the need to you would like to write about, contact us SATURDAY the wake of the referendum, the need for be strong in our faith, for only a strong Faith through Facebook or email Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8. Response: O Lord, young Catholics to speak up and show the can survive such attacks. [email protected] you have been our refuge from one generation way is greater than ever. Political renewal Being in such a minority prevents the risk I We will also be organising a mini to the next. Luke 9:43b-45 will only be possible if there is cultural, of any human triumphalism, as it is so obvi- pilgrimage, so watch this space. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 16 FAITH IN CULTURE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2014 Auld enemies have become firm friends FAITH IN CULTURE looks at how the independence referendum campaign has, at times, acted as a unifying force

of their fan-base have shown their emphatic support Jack. They enter the stage pumped up with testosterone because of decisions that are made in Westminster. I for the Yes campaign although they were chastised by and armed with visceral terrace chants. When they don’t think my opinion is across the board but their club for using their badge in a Yes emblem. Of join the army and are posted for duty in Iraq they begin undoubtedly there is a strong feeling for Yes among course not every Hearts supporter is in favour, unionist to wrestle with the identity they have spent most of many Celtic supporters now.” supporters physically attacked their fellow fans for their life believing in, particularly when they make A Facebook page; Celtic & Rangers fans for a Yes By Richard handing out Yes literature earlier this month outside friends with Salam—an Iraqi who has spent much of vote has over 4000 members perhaps giving an indication their home ground confirming that an ugly recidivist his life in Glasgow. Away from the pack mentality and of how traditional rivalries have been put to one side. Purden element continues to exist among a section of their in the brutality of their situation they question On the Better Together campaign former Celtic and support. Hearts have suffered with a violent and everything they have stood for and supported, in a Rangers luminaries such as Billy McNeill and Bertie MONG the many football fans I know, sectarian reputation for many years, perhaps it is time moment of enlightenment they question an ideology Auld have stood alongside Walter Smith and Ally old allegiances are being put to one side to ask the question; is it a small element of sociopaths which has become redundant and repellent to them. McCoist amongst others but this has done little to and a new sense of unity for Scotland’s leading a weaker willed tribe or is there a deeper A spokesman for a Rangers pro-yes group recently persuade anyone who has already made their mind up. future is overriding ancient loyalties. problem in the ranks of Tynecastle? said: “We’re seen as the traditional British club and In another recent interview the historian Sir Tom People are changing. A recent poll Sir Tom Devine recently suggested that Irish our supporters are unionist by default. But we’re Devine said: “I believe that sectarianism is dying, today indicated Rangers supporters had come out as 46 per derived Catholics were now comfortable voting in affected as much as everyone else by the poor I’m more interested in why there has been a huge cent in favour of a Yes vote. Another survey suggested their ‘Scottish skins.’ It’s fair to say that others are decisions of successive Westminster governments.” increase in a so-called sectarian industry. I think that is CelticA Football Club supporters were at 48 per cent. embracing a new kind of Scottish identity too. Joe the more interesting intellectual problem at the Kilmarnock supporters for yes have also launched McArdle’s new play A Game of Soldiers tells the ith a change in attitude evident among both moment. It’s not to say it’s dead but it’s night and day their own website as have other clubs with strong story of Andy and Ed two Glaswegian Rangers fans Celtic and Rangers fans and the very real and so the question for me is—when the beast is dying, unionist leanings such as Heart of Midlothian. Some and soldiers loyal to the queen, Britain and the Union likelihood of changes in the north of Ireland why does attempts to control the beast increase? This willW this take the sting out of the greatest club rivalry is a quite expensive increase, it’s £2.5million per in the world should they one day meet again in the annum for some of these charities, I contrasted that in Scottish Premiership? a recent lecture with the fact that 54,000 cases of Gordius No 160 Actor James McAnerney recently played the Scottish domestic abuse cases take place in Scotland every year CROSSWORD bard Robert Burns in MacBraveheart, a Scottish and there was less than 900 cases of sectarian satire about to embark on a US tour after a successful aggravated breach in the Scottish courts last year.” run at the Edinburgh festival. The actor who played Sectarianism exists in pockets of Scotland but 123 4 5 6 7 Celtic supporter Tim in Des Dillon’s anti sectarian perhaps it’s no longer the endemic problem that it play Singin’ I'm No a Billy, He's a Tim reflects on used to be, for a new generation the habit of voting for some of the reasons why Celtic supporters are now a political party that was in tune with your football 89 opting for Yes: “For a long time I was undecided, it team and religious background seems like an archaic wasn’t until as late as July I decided to go for it. There action as people decide what might be better for are various reasons, as an actor, I feel that it is wrong for everyone Scotland. The scales are falling from the Westminster’s elite to make massive decisions about eyes of many and not just here. It is hoped that others 10 11 12 First entry out the hat next films being made in Scotland. Also as someone in the will reject the self-appointed prison of a sectarian 13 14 TUESDAY will be the winner Celtic family, you look at how the British establishment identity in the north of Ireland. For a brief moment at treated the Catholic community in the north of least, many football supporters of all persuasions are Ireland and that is another factor. 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MARRIAGE KEEGAN McCABE MacDONALD 5th Anniversary of Bernard, In loving memory of a dear In loving memory of our loving father and grandfa- mother and grandmother, brother and uncle, Donald, GANNON – JACKSON ther, who died September Sarah, who died on died September 24, 2007. At St Francis of Assisi 25, 2009. September 21, 2007. Years go swiftly by but Church, Baillieston, on Slowly the leaves of Our Lady of Fatima, pray memories will never die. Friday, September 5, 2014, memory fall, for her. St John Paul, pray for by Fr John McIntyre (with Inserted by the family. Nuptial Mass), Michael Gently we stoop to gather Donald. Gannon to Louise Jackson. them all, Inserted by sisters and Deo Gratias. They bring a smile, some- McCANN families, South Uist, Oban times a tear, 22nd Anniversary and Edinburgh. Love and God Bless. ROLINK GALLAGHER Aunt Ann. But always a wish that you In loving memory of my In loving memory of Gerald 2nd Anniversary were here. dear mother, Sarah Rolink, who died February Cherished and happy We do not forget him, Doherty, died September GOLDEN WEDDING 1, 1990 and whose 74th memories of our beautiful We never intend, 22, 1992, my dear father, birthday occurs on and loving mum and We think of him daily, Hugh, died November 21, September 17, 2014. granny, Isa, who died on And will to the end. 1967, my dear sister, Mary, DOLAN – CARR St Anthony, pray for him. September 25, 2012. Also Until we meet again dad. died December 20, 2002, At St Andrew’s Church, Forever in our hearts. remembering her much Our Lady of Lourdes, pray also my brother Pat, died Airdrie, on September 19, From your loving wife loved husband, Charlie, for him. August 3, 2013. 1964, by the late Fr Esther and family. and their beloved son, Your loving daughter Quietly today your memory George Mullen, Peter Brian. Sheila, son-in-law Jack and we treasure, Lamb of God, grant them Dolan to Jane Carr. MEMORIAM your adored grandchildren. Loving you always, forget- Love and congratulations eternal rest. xx ting you never. Mum and Dad from the Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Eternal rest grant unto family. BROADLEY pray for them. them, O Lord, 55th Anniversary So loved, so missed, And let perpetual light Inserted by their loving BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE In loving memory of our shine upon them. beloved father, Francis family. May they rest in peace. Broadley, accidentally Inserted by Hugh, Stella killed in the Auchengeoch HUGHES and family. Pit Disaster, September 18, 2nd Anniversary 1959, and also our mother, Of the death of Moira McCARTHY Seton Hughes who died MacDONALD Christina Broadley, who Treasured memories of Please pray for the repose died November 14, 2000. September 19, 2012. Angela, loving wife of the Dearly beloved daughter of of the soul of our dearly R.I.P. late Jack, loving mum and beloved father, Iain Marjory and Dan, sister of KELLY Eternal rest grant unto granny, who died Septem- MacDonald, of Eriskay. Aileen, sister-in-law of 5th Anniversary them, O Lord, ber 23, 2011. May he be united in peace And let perpetual light Steve and aunt of Daniel Loving memories of our We do not need a special with our dear mother Rona. shine upon them. and Michael. beloved Anthony whom day, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray May they rest in peace. Sadly missed. God called home on To bring you to our mind, for them. COLEMAN Amen. St Elizabeth Ann Seton, September 24, 2009. R.I.P. The memories we have of In loving memory of Peter Our Lady of Fatima and St pray for her. Next time we meet it will be you, Coleman, who died March Barbara, pray for them. for all eternity. MacDONALD Are the everlasting kind. 9th Anniversary 23, 1993, and whose birth- Inserted by their family. HUGHES No more parting, tears, A silent prayer keeps us in Remembering with love, day occurs on September 10th Anniversary sorrow or pain. touch, today and always, Alistair, 18. DONNELLY In loving memory of my Let perpetual light shine With the one we loved and called to God September Our Lady of Lourdes, pray 1st Anniversary dear husband and our dear upon him. miss so very much. 18, 2005, loving husband for him. Precious and loving father, Alex, who died Inserted by Mum, Dad, Eternal rest grant unto her, of Hughena, devoted father From your nieces and memories of our dear dad September 19, 2004. Kathleen and Kevin. O Lord, to Jessie Anne and nephews. and granda, Jonathan, who Ten years have passed And let perpetual light Oighrig. died on September 21, since that sad day, KIRK shine upon her. Fois shiorraidh thoir dha a MacLELLAN, 2013. When the one we loved 8th Anniversary of our very May she rest in peace. Thighearna. R.I.P. Donald Roderick We think of you in silence, was called away, special aunt. St Martha, pray for her. In loving remembrance of We often speak your The blow was hard, the Treasured memories Inserted by Joseph, my dear husband, dear name, shock severe, shared together, Frances, Robert and MacDONALD In loving memory of Alistair, father and grandfather, All we have are memories, We little thought the end Loved and longed for, families. who died September 18, Donald Roderick, who died And a picture in a frame. was near. Missed forever. 2005, aged 45 years. R.I.P. January 27, 2006, and Our hearts still ache with Not one day, but every day, Jesus, keep her in Your Remembering you is easy, whose birthday falls on sadness, In silence we remember. care. We do it every day, September 22. Also Our secret tears still flow, St Pio, pray for him. Inserted by her nieces, Missing you is something remember his sister Mary, For what it meant to lose St Anthony, pray for him. Julie and Angela. That will never go away. who died August 12, 2009, you Dad, Inserted by Ann and family. and whose birthday falls on No one will ever know. LOGAN Our Lady of the Isles, pray September 27. Time passes memories In loving memory of Mary, for him. INNES Always in our hearts and in stay, loving and devoted mother Sorely missed by his 8th Anniversary our prayers. Loved and remembered of Anne Marie and Donald mother, uncle, Gerinish, Inserted by Flora and every day. In loving memory of and loving gran and great- and all his relatives. family. Eternal rest grant unto him, James, who died gran, who sadly died Sep- O lord, September 22, 2006. tember 15, 2006. McCARRON MacDONALD MacLEOD And let perpetual light We miss your worldly We remember her smile, 16th Anniversary. In loving memory of my In loving memory of shine upon him, wisdom, And the things she would In your prayers, please dear husband, our father Maimie, loving mum of May he rest in peace. And your funny little ways, say, remember John McCarron, and grandfather, Angus Grace and Jim and dear Inserted by your loving son But most of all your pres- We treasure the hours, who died September 22, John, who died September 1998. He was much loved 21, 1995. R.I.P. granny of Helen and Mark and daughter Clare. ence, We spent every day. Marge, who died February A kiss blown up to the sky The laughs that we had, by his wife Isabel, their six As life goes on without you, Each and every day. 10, 2005 and whose birth- so blue, The secrets we shared, children and all the grand- The days turn into years, day occurs on September Catch it granda, it’s just for To a much loved uncle. The love that she gave, children. We hold a million memo- 25. you. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray And the way that she Eternal rest grant unto him, ries, In mind a daily thought, Forever in our thoughts for him cared. O Lord. And many silent tears. In heart a silent sorrow. and so sadly missed. 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McFADYEN WRIGHT PRAYER TO THE DEAR HEART OF JESUS PRAYER TO THE 4th Anniversary of Samuel, Precious memories of BLESSED VIRGIN Dear Heart of Jesus in the BLESSED VIRGIN died suddenly on Septem- Kathleen, loving mum and O Most Beautiful Flower of past I have asked you for O Most Beautiful Flower of ber 22, 2010. gran, died September 20, Mount Carmel, fruitful in many favours, this time I Mount Carmel, fruitful in Will those who think of 2012. the splendour of Heaven, ask you for this special one the splendour of Heaven, Sam today, Lonely is the home without Blessed Mother of the Son (mention favour), take it Blessed Mother of the Son A little prayer to Jesus say. you Mum, of God, Immaculate Virgin, Dear Heart of Jesus, and of God, Immaculate Virgin, Inserted by his loving wife Life to us is not the same, assist me in this my neces- place it within Your broken assist me in this my neces- Helen, daughters Margaret All the world would be like sity. O Star of the Sea, heart where your Father sity. O Star of the Sea, Mary and Siobhan and heaven, help me and show me sees it, then in his merciful help me and show me wee Sam. Just to have you back herein You are my Mother. eyes it will become Your herein You are my Mother. ROONEY again. O Holy Mary, Mother of favour, not mine. Amen. O Holy Mary, Mother of MacKINNON In loving memory of May If we could have a lifetime God, Queen of Heaven Say for three days, publi- God, Queen of Heaven In loving memory of my Rooney, nee Murphy, died wish, and Earth, I humbly cation promised. – P.M. and Earth, I humbly dear mother, Catherine, September 25, 2012 aged We would never ask beseech You from the bot- beseech You from the bot- who died September 23, 77. another, tom of my heart to succour NOVENA PRAYER TO ST tom of my heart to succour 1959. In the shelter of Thy Just for God to turn back me in my necessity. There JUDE me in my necessity. There Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Sacred Heart, time, are none that can with- May the Sacred Heart of are none that can with- for her. Dear Jesus may she rest, And give us back our dear stand Your power. O show Jesus be praised, adored, stand Your power. O show Mary and family, South Uist We miss her much, but still mother. me herein You are my glorified and loved through- me herein You are my and away. we know, Eternal rest grant unto her mother. O Mary, conceived out the world now and for- mother. O Mary, conceived God’s Holy Will is best. O lord, without sin, pray for us who ever more. Sacred Heart of without sin, pray for us who MacLEAN In life we loved you dearly, And let perpetual light have recourse to Thee Jesus have mercy on us. have recourse to Thee 6th Anniversary of Sara in death we do the same. shine upon her, (three times). Holy Mary, I St Jude helper of the hope- (three times). Holy Mary, I MacLean, beloved wife of Our Lady of Lourdes, pray May she rest in peace. place this cause in your less, pray for us. St Jude, place this cause in your James, loving mother and for her. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray hands (three times). O great miracle worker, pray hands (three times). O grandmother, died Septem- From your ever loving for her. thank you for your mercy to for us. Say nine times daily. thank you for your mercy to ber 25, 2008. husband Jimmy, from your Your loving family. me and mine. Amen. Say – C.C. me and mine. Amen. Say Nothing can take away children Kevin and for three days; publication for three days; publication The love our hearts hold Margaret, Jim and Gail, promised. – J.S. 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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

G Give each child a button and a piece of string. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. G Instruct the class to thread the string through Jesus Christ was rich but he became poor, to CHILDREN’S two holes of the button and tie the ends of the make you rich out of his poverty. string together. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. G As k the children to place one loop of the CROSSWORD 49 string around their thumb and the other around Gospel their pinky finger. They should then wind the Anyone who is not against us is for us. now he is button around and around and then pull the ends comforted while you are in agony. A reading from the 1 2 3 4 5 6 Holy Gospel according to Luke 16:19-31. of the string to make the button spin. 7 G Ask the children what toys they like to play Jesus told His disciples this story: “There was with. once a rich man who wore expensive clothes 8 G Explain that poor children do not have many and every day ate the best food. But a poor toys so they make their own such as this one. beggar named Lazarus was brought to the gate 9 G As k them to remember to thank God for all of of the rich man’s house. He was happy just to eat the good things they have, pray for children the scraps that fell from the rich man’s table. 10 who are poor and look for ways to help people, “His body was covered with sores and dogs every time they play with this new toy. kept coming up to lick them. The poor man died, 11 12 G Remi nd them not to play with it in church. and angels took him to the place of honor next 13 14 15 Prayer to Abraham. “The rich man also died and was buried. He 16 17 18 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time Dear God, please help me to pay attention to went to hell and was suffering terribly. When he those who do not have enough to eat or a place to looked up and saw Abraham far off and Lazarus 19 20 live and to do my best to help them. In Jesus’ at his side, he said to Abraham, ‘Have pity on Reflection name we pray. Amen. me! Send Lazarus to dip his finger in water 21 “Try your best to be... like God. Be faithful, and touch my tongue. I’m suffering terribly in loving, dependable and gentle.” First Reading this fire.’ 22 23 Try to please God and be like Him. A reading from “Abraham answered: ‘My friend, remember THIS is how St Paul says God wants us to be. the first letter of Paul to Timothy 6:11b-12a. that while you lived, you had everything good In today’s Gospel we hear a story about a Try your best to please God and to be like and Lazarus had everything bad. Now he is ACROSS 1 People get on and off planes here (7) man who wasn’t like this and what happened Him. Be faithful, loving, dependable, and happy, and you are in pain. And besides, there is 7 Cook meat in an oven (5) to him. It is the story of the rich man and gentle. Fight a good fight for the faith. a deep ditch between us, and no one from either 8 Used oars to move a boat (5) Lazarus who is a poor man. It might be easy The Word of the Lord side can cross over.’ 9 In a keen way (7) to think that the story doesn’t mean anything “But the rich man said: ‘Abraham, then please 10 Where you put your rubbish (3) to us because most of us are not considered Responsorial Psalm send Lazarus to my father’s home. Let him warn 11 With a sharper slope (7) ‘rich’ and in many of our neighbourhoods we 25:4-5abc, 6 and 7cd. my five brothers, so they won’t come to this 13 Snare (4) 15 Fib (3) don’t really see ‘poor’ people. You should (R) Teach me your ways, O Lord. horrible place.’ 16 Take part in a play (3) think about being rich and poor a different Show me your paths and teach me to follow; “Abraham answered: ‘Your brothers can read 19 Happy (4) way, though. There are so many people who guide me by your truth and instruct me. what Moses and the prophets wrote. They should 20 Infant (4) don’t have a place to live, food to eat, coats to You keep me safe. pay attention to that.’ 21 Large bird of prey (5) wear in the winter, toys to play with, and so (R) Teach me your ways, O Lord. “Then the rich man said: ‘No, that’s not 22 Parts of the body between your on. To those people, any of us who have a Please, Lord, remember, you have always enough! If only someone from the dead would shoulders and your wrists (3) home, food, electricity to make our homes been patient and kind. go to them, they would listen and turn to God.’ 23 Slang word for an American (4) warm in the winter and cool in the summer, Show how truly kind you are and remember me. “So Abraham said: ‘If they won’t pay DOWN toys, a bed to sleep in, clothes that are clean, (R) Teach me your ways, O Lord. attention to Moses and the prophets, they won’t 1 Tumbling circus performer (8) a bathtub to take a bath in, we are rich. listen even to someone who comes back from 2 Tree also known as the mountain Jesus told this story to remind those of us Alleluia the dead.’” ash (5) who have things that others do not, to share 2 Corinthians 8:9. The Gospel of the Lord 3 Most ancient (6) and to help those who need help. That is what 4 Pull this part of a gun to shoot it (7) 5 This archangel spoke to Our Lady in being faithful, loving, dependable and gentle Nazareth (7) is about. We need to be like Jesus and go out 6 Remains (5) and find someone to help, not wait for them 11 One of the black suits in cards (6) to come asking. We need to look at all of the 12 Strip of coloured material different ways a person could be poor; the sometimes worn in the hair (6) children who only have one parent living with 14 It helps you draw straight lines (5) 17 Swimwear (4) them, the older person who is lonely, the girl 18 Do as you are told (4) in our class who has no friends, the boy who struggles with math, and so on. When we LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION truly look at people we will see their poverty. Pray that we can be like God not like the ACROSS rich man and do whatever we can to help 1 Pogo stick 6 Paid 8 Sultana 11 Chose 12 Niece them while being grateful for all of the gifts 13 Widow 14 Spud 17 Evening 19 Peril 20 Litre God has given to us. DOWN 1 Present 2 Goalkeeper 3 Twin 4 Cap 5 Badge Discussion 7 Apologise 9 Age 10 Accident 15 Dell 16 Ape 18 Gel I Do all children have enough food to eat? I Do all children have a place to live? I What can we do to help children who do not The Children’s Liturgy page is published have what they need? one week in advance to allow RE teachers I What does the Gospel story teach us about and those taking the Children’s Liturgy caring for those who are poor? Activities at weekly Masses to use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment to their G Materials needed: Large buttons, pre-cut string. teaching materials

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Called to be one with the Church Scottish members of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham recently attended a special co-ordinated event in Fife

ARLIER this month members of the historic atmosphere of this unique Catholic chapel. were raised in the pews during the second lesson Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of After lunch members of the Ordinariate in appointed for the day in which St Paul, writing to Walsingham celebrated an event Scotland welcomed others to an open meeting in Timothy, warns him that ‘the time is coming when simultaneously in around 50 Ordinariate the old Town Hall opposite the palace. people will not endure sound teaching, but having groups throughout the UK for which Built in 1801, with views across to the palace it itching ears they will accumulate for themselves Pope Francis sent his greetings and the assurance offered the perfect setting to watch Mgr Keith teachers to suit their own likings.’ that he was praying for its success. The event— Newton being interviewed about the Ordinariate, Another part of the same reading also became ECalled To Be One—marked three years since Pope something that was much appreciated by Ordinariate appropriate, where St Paul tells Timothy ‘to bring Benedict XVI (right) created the structure to bring members and visitors alike, as were the comments with him the cloak he left at Troas as well as the groups of former Episcopalians and Anglicans on the video from other members of the Ordinariate. books and parchments.’ with their pastors into full communion of the The fact that Torbay group were planning to have Later, Fr Len Black, parish priest to the Catholic Church. their own church gave some of the group in Ordinariate in Scotland, realised he had left several In Scotland, Called To Be One began for some Scotland the idea that they should investigate the things behind at the Chapel Royal. However, he of the group early on Saturday morning with a 150 same possibility. does not expect Geraldine Clark, the head guide at mile drive from the Highlands to Falkland Palace Mgr Newton spoke about the future of the the palace and who is also the secretary of the local in Fife where they joined Ordinariate members Ordinariate being very much in God’s hands and Catholic parish to bring the north to Inverness but from other parts of Scotland in the Chapel Royal in that if it is a vehicle for evangelism and if it is a will send a padded envelope instead for their return. the South Range of the palace (above), which was vehicle to bring Anglican patrimony into the the setting of the focus of the event in Scotland. universal Church then it will survive and grow. he Called To Be One exploration day was Falkland Palace was built between 1450 and “When Pope Benedict spoke about the Ordinariate also celebrated in Stornoway on the Isle of 1541 by Kings James IV and James V and was the being a prophetic gesture, he was saying something Lewis where Fr Stanley Bennie—the other country residence of the Royal court while they that was profoundly ecumenical about the TOrdinariate priest in Scotland—invited several hunted in the surrounding forests. The Chapel Ordinariate,” Mgr Newton explained. “It showed people to his home which is close to Our Holy Royal is believed to be dedicated to St Thomas of other Christians that you could have a Church that Redeemer Catholic Church, to hear the presentation Canterbury just as the old chapel in the medieval was united, but had varieties of expressions of the by Mgr Newton. Their event in Stornoway also Falkland Castle had been before it. Today it is faith which all contribute to, and which enrich the concluded with Evensong and Benediction, although home to the local Catholic parish where the parish washed the feet of 19 virgins in the chapel—one whole, sowing to people outside the Catholic without the choir, Schola Cantorum of St Patrick. priest—Fr Gerard Hand—was most welcoming, for each year of her reign. Her son, James VI, Church what may be possible in the future.” For members of the Personal Ordinariate of Our having met Mgr Keith Newton while he was at added the royal pew, which was a gift from the The Called To Be One day ended with Evensong Lady of Walsingham in Scotland and their guests hear Inverness on his pre- people of Denmark on the occasion of his marriage and Benediction sung by Schola Cantorum of St it was an excellent way to celebrate and share with ordination retreat in 2011. to Anne of Denmark in 1589. Patrick, a 15 strong choir from Edinburgh who others the great joy they felt at having been Called King James V restored the chapel and when he describe themselves as ‘championing access to a To Be One within the Catholic Church. died his body lay in the chapel from December 14, he Called To Be One event began with a treasure of inestimable value.’ It was sung to a 1542 until January 7, 1543, and the Chapel was Votive Mass of Our Lady of Walsingham in traditional plainsong setting and was a memorable I You can hear the whole of Mgr Newton’s interview draped in black. In 1561, Mary Queen of Scots the Chapel Royal, soaking up the wonderful conclusion to a wonderful day. A few eyebrows on www.scotlandordinariate.com T WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER CELEBRATING LIFE 23 Glasgow Archdiocesan honour for a very special lady

By Dan McGinty from 1957 until 1964, when she tried a vocation. Upon returning to housekeeping in 1966, she PARISHIONERS at St Joseph’s in Milngavie arrived in Our Lady of Consolation, and quickly joined with Mgr Jim Ryan and Fr David set to work in a parish which served thousands of Brown as they presented a special visitor Donegal natives living in Glasgow. with the Archdiocesan Medal awarded by It was in Our Lady of Consolation that she Archbishop Philip Tartaglia. began working for Fr Fred Rawlings, and after Sarah Ruddy, a native of Quigley’s Point, many years in the parish, during which time she Donegal, made the journey to Glasgow as she served as a reader and extraordinary minister, she joined with parishioners of Our Lady of Consolation left in 1978 when Fr Rawlings retired. in marking the closure of the parish, once the focal She continued to care devotedly for Fr Rawlings point of Glasgow’s Donegal community. in his retirement and declining health in Portnoo, Having been housekeeper there for many years, Donegal, and after his death at the age of 88 in Sarah, known as Sadie, was a well-known face in 2005 maintained the house in which he lived, the community, and was welcomed back by many welcoming many more priests and bishops to stay old friends as she returned for the bittersweet there and make use of the oratory Fr Rawlings built. celebration of the closure of the parish. Her efforts on behalf of the Church were not However, while in Glasgow, she was honoured confined to her duties as a housekeeper, though, by the archdiocese for services to the Church and and she worked for many years with the Hospitalité to the Hospitalité of Lourdes and was presented of Lourdes, taking part in regular pilgrimages and with the Archdiocesan Medal while visiting the assisting her fellow pilgrims at the grotto. parish of St Joseph’s (right). As she received the medal from Mgr Ryan and Having lost both her parents in a six-week spell, Fr Brown, who concelebrated Mass and who both while still at National School, she was cared for by knew her well from her years in Govanhill, she aunts until she began working at 14, eventually was joined by members of the Hospitalité, and moving to Scotland at the age of 15 where she after Mass the congregation joined in the church joined her aunt, the housekeeper in St John’s, Port hall for tea and cakes as they congratulated her on Glasgow, as a resident maid. her honour from the Church in Glasgow. From there, her association with the Church in Glasgow began and she served as a housekeeper I [email protected]

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Notre Dame alumni celebrate golden jubilee

ARCHBISHOP Emeritus after Mass they walked down A special member of the welcomed former memory lane together as they group was Kathleen McNeil students of Notre Dame College enjoyed a reception and lunch in (third left, front row), the eldest of Education to Glasgow the Randolph Hall. surviving former student, aged University’s Memorial Chapel Among those celebrating 97, for whom age was no barrier as they marked the golden were four Sisters of Notre in reuniting with her classmates. Parishioners of St John's Caol Parish gathered in the Caol Community Centre for a ceilidh, where they jubilee of their graduation. Dame, notably Sr Patricia Among those instrumental enjoyed the sounds of many local musicians and artists as they relaxed as a parish and enjoyed the company More than 70 students were in O’Brien (front row, far left) who in organising the celebrations of the local community. Such was the response to calls for raffle prizes that many of the gisfts handed over attendance (above), many of has recently given up the role as were Mary Morgan, Alice Foley, have had to be held back for the next social occasion, an after the success of the latest event the local whom had travelled from overseas Sister Provincial and is about to Lena Tennant, Alice Marie Catholics are already looking forward for their next gathering PIC: ANTHONY MACMILLAN to be among former classmates move to Rome to take on a new role Bradley, Eileen Bogie and Sr on the momentous occasion, and with worldwide responsibilities. Maureen Coyle. A fine display of Christian unity at Monifieth Churches Safari Service CLERGY and parishioners church for a reading by Nicky of churches in the Monifieth Rae. area joined together for the The final leg of the safari Monifieth Churches Safari took them to Monifieth Parish Service. Church where they were The service started in St welcomed by Rev Dorothy Bride’s Catholic Church (right), Anderson and where a service where the local churchgoers was held. After a reading by were welcomed by Fr Kevin Pat Millar the congregation Golden, parish priest. There retired to Panmure Hall, where they listened to a reading by they were served teas and Elizabeth Whyte, before they refreshments by the ladies of journeyed to Holy Trinity the parish church and reflected Episcopal Church where they on the successful safari and were received by Rev Ken the area’s latest display of Gibson and came into the Christian unity. E-MAIL CELEBRATING LIFE EVENTS TO DAN MCGINTY AT [email protected] 24 COUNCILS OF THE CHURCH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 19 2014

Enemies begin to circle and conflict continues DR HARRY SCHNITKER continues his series on the various councils of the COUNCILS OF THE CHURCH Church by looking at schisms within it and its external religious foes

AST week we already referred to the Byzantium to a sliver of land around Constantinople. Justin then ordered the Patriarch of Romans. This happened in spite of a theological Third Council of Constantinople (680- It seemed as if the eastern empire was going to Constantinople—John Scholasticus—to implement compromise introduced by the Emperors attempting 1AD) when discussing the various follow the lead of the western one, and disappear a forced reunion. It was a disaster. Like so many to find a phrase that would unite the two great councils and synods in the western from history. However, such was the faith of the rulers before and after him, Justin simply failed to branches of Christianity. world. If ever there were a crisis council, Byzantines in God’s providential protection of the understand that belief cannot be imposed. Across it was this one. As discussed last week, the world Roman Empire, that Heraclius managed to raise the Monophysite world, nuns were force-fed with onotheletism and its variants first of the Christian Church was being subjected to morale again. Within a decade, he destroyed Persia the Host, clergy imprisoned, their lay protectors appeared in Armenia and Syria. It held Lincursions by both Islam and pagans, and saw and regained all lost lands in the Middle East and humiliated. Of course, this strengthened resistance that although Christ had two natures— itself reduced in extent to modern-day Turkey, the Egypt (above). What followed Heraclius’ amazing rather than fostered unity. It was also deeply Mperfect man and perfect God—He had but one, coastal fringes of the Balkans, Italy, France, the victory over the Persians was nothing less than the contrary to the teachings of Christ, and a classic Divine will or energy. In other words, He had the Low Countries, the left bank of the Rhine and the annihilation of both Byzantium and Persia as example of a conflation of the interests of the state Chalcedonian two natures, but this was subsumed British Isles. For now, the Iberian peninsula still major powers in the Middle East and North Africa. and theological debate. in a single, non-human, ‘self.’ To Heraclius, who remained Christian, but this was to come to an end The armies of Islam swept all before them as they Theological unity was desirable from a Church was not a theologian, this sounded fine. It also had very soon. began their conquest of the Middle East in the 630s. point of view, partly because it is a Scriptural the benefit of bringing the strategically placed Everywhere the Church was in retreat. However, The reason for their easy victory can be requirement, partly because the correct interpretation Armenians on board in the war with Persia. For a the greatest crisis of all was not in the external understood only in light of the religious of Scripture and tradition was essential to being decade or so, the Patriarchates of Constantinople, threat, but in the internal division, and these controversies of the period. After all, Byzantine part of the Body of Christ. However, from the Antioch and Alexandria followed this line. stemmed from a period when the Christian Empire armies had but recently scored a stunning set of state’s perspective, theological unity was imperative However, neither Rome nor Jerusalem thought it seemed triumphant and permanent. For this we victories against a most sophisticated military foe, as it reflected unity within the political entity. compatible with the Chalcedonian formula. Pope have to go back to the reign of the Emperor, only to succumb to Arab tribesmen. Theological divisions—simply put—could cause Honorius I did give his personal blessing to the Heraclius, who ruled the Eastern Roman Empire political divisions. Therefore, the Church could notion, however. It was at Jerusalem that the real from 610-641AD. In many respects, Heraclius o understand the religious element is to tolerate a certain amount of difference, but the opposition was found. Support for the whole notion reigned too long: had he died in 630AD, he would understand just how divisive Church councils state could not. The state would also be able to use ebbed away, undoubtedly in part as the armies of have been recalled as the last of the great Romans. can be, and how far-reaching their impact force, and was prepared to do so—the Church was Islam conquered the centres of the schismatic He had been born into an Armenian family, and Toccasionally is. The division of the Church after not, unless, as in this case, she worked hand-in- Monophysites. Then, from 638AD, Pope Severinus his father had been an important general in the the Council of Chalcedon, with Monophysite glove with the state. and later his successor, Pope John IV, pronounced wars between Constantinople and the Sassinid churches in Egypt and the Middle East moving The result of this intense identification of Monotheletism as unorthodox.Although Byzantium Empire of Persia in the 590s. He subsequently into permanent schism, was traced some weeks Church and state was a disaster on the ground. controlled Rome politically, the Popes refused to grew familiar with the world of the Latin West, as ago in this series. For a while, the results were not Maurice, the next Emperor, left the Monophysites compromise orthodoxy. By 649AD, the Latin Exarch or Imperial governor of North Africa. The as catastrophic as they might have been. alone for that reason, but they now turned on each Church was in schism with the eastern Church, as family rose up against the usurper, Phocas, and The savvy Emperor, Justinian—although a other. In Syria, in particular, the Monophysites Islam poured into the Middle East and North Africa. Heraclius managed to capture the capital and the Chalcedonian himself—was astute enough not to gained much ground, whilst in Egypt they Monotheletism was condemned at the Lateran Emperor without much of a struggle. Infamously, exacerbate tensions in Egypt and the Middle East. consolidated their presence. However, the Syrians Council of 649AD. It would not be until 680AD he personally beheaded his predecessor in public. Simply put, he left the schismatic churches in peace. and Egyptians fell out over the former’s lenient that both sides met at Constantinople, and with the The timing of the coup was dreadful. In the east, This was not the policy of his successors. In an treatment of a former bishop from their church political necessity of placating the Monophysites Rome’s traditional enemy, the Persian Sassinids, empire ravaged by disease and poverty, Justin II who had accepted Chalcedon. gone, unity was restored along with orthodoxy. Of had invaded, conquered modern-day Iraq and tried his best to recreate a sense of unity. To this In this febrile atmosphere the invasion of the course, for the Monophysites this was no longer Syria, as well as Armenia and Georgia. This was purpose, in 567AD he assembled both pro and Persians took place; it was the background to the relevant: they had begun their life under Islamic followed by an invasion of the Holy Land in 614AD, anti-Chalcedonian clergy in the hope that they re-conquest by Heraclius and it also provided the rule.Apiquant footnote is the fact that Pope Honorius where they carried away the True Cross as spoils could come up with an acceptable formula on the door through which the armies of Islam walked. I was actually denounced by his successors for his of war. By 621AD they had also conquered Egypt, nature of Christ that all could subscribe to—they The Monophysite Christians much preferred an support for the heresy. Of course we know that a and took most of today’s Turkey. In the Balkans, failed, or rather, after a brief reunion in 571AD the Islamic ruler who left them to their own devices, Pope cannot be a heretic, however, his support was pagan invaders had, in the meantime, reduced schism returned. provided they paid their tax, than the interfering personal and not by virtue of his office. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK