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No 5378 www.scottishcatholicobserver.org.uk Friday August 20 2010 | 90p Deadly disease follows flood HEROIC EFFORTS Senior Scottish clergymen urge public to support emergency appeals for Pakistan

MARY’S MEALS founder is chosen by broadcaster CNN as subject of short film coinciding with heroes award campaign Page 3 SCOTLAND’S PAPAL VISITS MICHAEL TURNBULL examines how Pope John Paul II overcame Main: Flood victims hold out a pot for food along a roadside in Pakistan's difficulties facing his Muzaffargarh District in the province of visit in 1982 Punjab last week. Above: Young flood victims eat outside a makeshift camp in Sukkur. Emergency response teams and Pages 12-13 aid agencies are confronting new dangers posed by disease PICS: CNS IRISH RESIGNATIONS By Ian Dunn places in so much need. I will never for- monsoon downpours have engulfed Mosque’s overseas aid unit who are co- get the destruction and suffering I have much of your country, killing almost ordinating local fundraising efforts, and THE plight of the 20 million people witnessed.” 2000 people and forcing millions from is urging parishioners to support affected by devastating flooding in Pakistan’s high commissioner to their homes,” he said. “The spread of SCIAF’s emergency appeal. Pakistan has moved Scotland’s Britain said it could take five years and disease is likely to follow immediately most senior Catholic clergymen to £9.6bn for the country to recover. on this disastrous flooding. Our Scottish Papal prayers appeal for help on their behalf. Health officials have warned that dis- Catholic International Aid Fund has Church-led charities in Pakistan have Cardinal Keith O’Brien and ease could spread quickly among the already pledged monies through Caritas been at the forefront of flood relief Archbishop Mario Conti have offered millions of displaced people and that Internationalis, the global network of efforts especially since a message was prayers and support for the flood vic- 3.5m children are at risk. Catholic agencies, to respond to the sent to the region by Pope Benedict tims and made urgent appeals for Fr Tom Rafferty, parish priest of Holy urgent need for water, sanitation and XVI. The Holy Father expressed his Scots to give generously to efforts to Name parish, Nowshera, told Aid to the food, and following on the generous condolences in a telegram to SCIAF and emergency campaigns to Church in Need there was an urgent collections of the peoples of Scotland, Archbishop Lawrence Saldanha of help those affected by the disaster in need for medical supplies to curb out- we hope to send more financial aid in Lahore, head of the Pakistan Bishops’ Pakistan. breaks of malaria, dysentery, scabies the days to come.” Conference. It reads: “The Holy and other skin rashes, typhoid, cholera The cardinal said the people of Father commends the deceased to the Devastation and other potential health epidemics. Pakistan were in his thoughts and Almighty [and] prays for all involved Three weeks of monsoon rains have “The appeals coming from Nowshera prayers ‘as we pray that other coun- in providing assistance to the victims.” triggered Pakistan’s worst flooding, are becoming more desperate by the tries in the world will also rally to your Cooking equipment, hygiene kits and with an estimated 1600 people killed day,” he said. assistance.’ bedding were being delivered to severe- VATICAN DECLINES and 20 million affected in Khyber- Maurizio Giuliano, of the UN Office Archbishop Conti of Glasgow made a ly hit areas but John Joseph, of Caritas resignations of two Pakhtunkhwa, Punjab and Sindh for the Coordination of Humanitarian similar plea asking Catholics to bear in Islamabad-Rawalpindi, said it was a dif- auxiliary bishops in provinces, according to Pakistani gov- Affairs (OCHA) estimated that the mind the historic links between ficult situation. ernment officials. number of people at risk from such dis- Glasgow and Pakistan. “Access to a lot of the affected areas is Dublin Archdiocese The World Bank has said it will pro- eases was six million. “Glasgow has close links with still impossible, and it is hard to organise vide $900 million to fund relief but the Pakistan and counts many people of distribution amid the panic,” he said. Page 24 United Nations said on Tuesday that Scottish pledges Pakistani origin among its citizens,” he only a fraction of flood victims in Cardinal O’Brien of St Andrews and said. “At this time of trial it is vital that You can donate at www.sciaf.org.uk Pakistan have received any help so far. Edinburgh Archdiocese has written to Glaswegians of all faiths and none or by calling 0141 354 5555 At the weekend the UN’s secretary Archbishop Pinto of Karachi and should show solidarity with those who General Ban Ki-Moon said the disaster Archbishop Saldanha of Lahore say- are suffering as a result of the terrible For more information contact Aid to was the worst he had ever seen after vis- ing the bishops, priests, religious and flooding,” the Church in need on iting affected areas. people of Scotland were ‘aware of the The archbishop has arranged for a http://www.acnuk.org/ “The scale of this disaster is so large,” sufferings of your people.’ direct gift to be made from Glasgow he said. “So many people in so many “We are aware that the torrential Archdiocese to the Glasgow Central [email protected]

SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT tel 0141 221 4956 fax 0141 221 4546 e-mail [email protected] 2 PICTURE NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 20 2010 St Mary’s celebrates cardinal anniversary

By Martin Dunlop the cardinal said. Two surprises awaited Cardinal CARDINAL KEITH O’Brien, the O’Brien at the end of the Mass of UK’s most senior Catholic clergy- Thanksgiving. Before the final bless- man, continued the celebrations ing, Mgr Regan, introduced Sir Tom marking his silver jubilee as a bish- Farmer, who on behalf of benefactors op, with a Mass with the priests and of the cathedral, presented to the cathe- parishioners of St Mary’s dral in the cardinal’s name, a mace, Cathedral, Edinburgh on Sunday, described as being a symbol of the the Feast of the Assumption. teaching role of the bishop. Having been ordained in the cathe- It was designed by a local craftsman, dral on April 3, 1965 and then ordained Graham Stewart, a silversmith based in as a bishop some 20 years later on Dunblane, and having inscribed on the August 5 1985—both ordinations being mace the coats of arms of Queen conducted by his predecessor, Cardinal Margaret of Scotland, the Papacy, the Gordon Gray—Cardinal O’Brien indi- archdiocese, and Cardinal O’Brien’s cated that it was a great joy being back own coat of arms, with his motto at St Mary’s for this silver jubilee. inscribed ‘Serve the Lord with He thanked the three successive Gladness.’ administrators of the cathedral, who The mace will be held before the car- had worked with him and for him, dinal when he enters the cathedral for including particular praise for the pres- major events. ent administrator, Mgr Michael Regan, At the end of the Mass Cardinal whose material work in the cathedral O’Brien was joined in the piazza in was not as obvious as that of the previ- front of the cathedral by the Polish ous administrators because of many Border Guard Army Band, who are per- unseen and unknown problems, partic- forming at the Edinburgh Military ularly with the roof at present in the St Tattoo this year, and who came to pay Andrew Aisle. tribute to the cardinal and the strong Speaking in his homily the cardinal links between Scotland and Poland. mentioned the upcoming visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Scotland and that—on the Feast of the Assumption—“We confidently place the Holy Father’s Cardinal Keith O’Brien enjoyed celebra- tions for his Silver Jubilee at St Mary’s visit into the protection of Mary Cathedral in Edinburgh (top). His Eminence assumed into heaven, and we ask Her was was presented with a Mace by Sir to pray for the Pope and for all of us Tom Farmer (far right) as part of the cele- that the presence of the Vicar of Jesus brations. he was also greeted by the Polish Christ and the Successor of Peter Border Guard Army Band (Podhalanczycy), among us will be a great blessing for seen here at Edinburgh City Chambers the Church and for this nation. with the cardinal, Lord Provost George “This will be the first ever state visit Grubb, Polish Ambassador Mrs Barbara by a Pope to the UK, and we are Tuge-Erecinska and Consul General Dr Tomasz Trafas pleased that it will begin in Scotland,” PICS: PAUL McSHERRY A beautiful day to give praise at Carfin

Walk for life Saturday 11th September 2010, 10am Water Sports Centre Strathclyde Country Park Are you willing to walk 4 miles to help maintain the pro-life work of SPUC Scotland? THE Feast of the spirituality of Lourdes nearer to at Bellahouston Park will be Bishop Tartaglia led the Paisley SPUC Scotland is once again holding its Assumption on Sunday saw our homes’ as well as highlight- unforgettably joyful and uplift- Diocesan Carfin pilgrimage Yellaʼ Umbrella Sponsored Walk at Strathclyde Bishop Philip Tartaglia of ing the importance of the feast of ing,” Bishop Tartaglia said. PICS: TOM EADIE Country Park Loch. Weʼll be walking the 4 miles Paisley Diocese leading the the Assumption of Mary ‘for us As well as hoping that Pope around the loch, proudly displaying our pro-life diocesan Lourdes Day at and for our future destiny.’ Benedict can ‘captivate the people who hate him and hate Yellaʼ Umbrellas. A great day out for all the family, Scotland’s national Marian “In God’s gracious design for hearts and minds of our young religion some reason to pause sanctuary at Carfin Grotto. salvation, Mary assumed into people’ Bishop Tartaglia said he and have second thoughts about with face painting, balloons for children and The bright sunshine added to heaven is for us, and for the hopes the visit will ‘confirm and their certainty that godlessness is a prize going to the person who raises the most the spectacle as clergy and whole Church, a sure ‘sign of strenghen our Catholic Faith the only rational life-stance posi- sponsorship money! parishioners from across Paisley hope and comfort,” Bishop and practice, especially the cen- tion for a human being to adopt,” Diocese and beyond joined Tartaglia said. trality of Sunday Mass and of Bishop Tartaglia said. Registration only costs £7 and you will receive your ʻYellaʼ together for the celebration of The opportunity was also the Sacraments, for we need to “The Holy Father is a master Umbrellaʼ on the day. Primary school aged kids will get a Mass, the anointing of the sick taken by the bishop to speak to hear that message in these chal- at showing how human reason kids Yellaʼ Umbrella when registered for only £5. and Eucharistic procession. the people of his diocese about lenging times for the Church.’ opens up to the mystery of God, Bishop Tartaglia spoke in his his hopes for Pope Benedict “I expect that the Pope will that reason and faith go hand For more information, registration slips and sponsor homily about how the diocesan XVI’s upcoming visit to encounter resistance and hostility and in hand, and that there is no forms please call us on 0141 221 2094 pilgrimage to Carfin gives people Scotland next month. “I hope when he comes here and I hope intrinsic opposition between Registration closes on the 6th September 2010 the opportunity ‘to experience the that Mass with the Holy Father that he will be able to give those faith and science.” Friday August 20 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER NEWS 3 TV star Michelle McManus to sing for Pope at Papal Mass By Ian Dunn

REALITY TV star Michelle McManus is to sing for the Pope at the Papal Mass at Bellahouston Park next month. Miss McManus (right) who is a now a television presenter on STV, will be among the per- formers before the Mass. “We’re absolutely delighted that Michelle will perform at the Papal Mass at Bellahouston next month,” Peter Kearney, a spokesman for the Catholic Church, said. “And the fact she will be singing a song written by her wee cousin Michael will make it a very special moment His Holiness the Pope. It in what is shaping up to be a would be the cherry on the very special and historic day cake,” she said last year. for Scotland.” Multi-million record selling The Glasgow-born per- musical trio The Priests, are to former rose to stardom after sing at the Hyde Park vigil in Heroic efforts of Mary’s Meals shown winning the second series of London two days after the the TV reality series Pop Idol Mass at Bellahouston. Around International broadcaster CNN chooses charity’s founder for hero spotlight in 2003. In recent years she has 80,000 Catholics are expected performed a number of televi- to attend the vigil and the pre- By Martin Dunlop feeling slightly embarrassed about Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow in Haiti with sion presenting roles on vigil entertainment will be appearing as a ‘hero’ on TV but spoke of school children who benefit from the daily Scottish television. compered by Carol Vorderman MILLIONS of international viewers the ‘amazing’ opportunity the film gives meal program In addition, organisers and Frank Cottrell Boyce. have this week seen the huge differ- to making the charity’s work more wide- remain hopeful that interna- On the 2008 Papal visit to ence Mary’s Meals is making to hun- ly known. after much thought and prayer, Mr tional singing sensation Susan America the US Conference of gry children across the world as “I never cease to marvel at the ways MacFarlane-Barrow decided he wanted Boyle, from the Lothians, will Catholic Bishops arranged per- international television channel CNN doors seem to open for Mary’s Meals,” to dedicate himself to helping people in perform at the Mass at formances by American Idol shone a spotlight on the Scottish Mr MacFarlane-Barrow said. need. The film explains how from this Bellahouston Park in Glasgow. winner Kelly Clarkson and charity’s founder Magnus MacFar- “I also never cease to cringe at doing small deed a charity has evolved, which The singer has previously jazz singer Harry Connick Jr, lane-Barrow. things like appearing as a ‘hero’ on TV. I now feeds over 400,000 children across said it would be a huge honour while weekly Vatican audi- The CNN Mary’s Meals broadcast ran know lots of heroes and I am not one of the world. to meet the Pope. ences often features brass in a weekly spot featuring everyday them. “Apart from being a singer, bands, pianists, jugglers and heroes—‘ordinary people, having an “However I realise that this is the most Little acts of love my biggest dream is to meet choristers. extraordinary impact’— and focused on amazing chance to tell more people about “When I think of Mary’s Meals I think of the charity’s mission of aiming to provide Mary’s Meals.” it as a series of lots and lots of little acts hungry children with a daily meal in The film explores the charity’s begin- of love,” Mr MacFarlane-Barrow said. school. ning in 1992 when Mr MacFarlane- “I’ve learned that every small act of Thomas Marin James Scott The charity currently provides daily Barrow and his brother Fergus were kindness does make a difference.” Independent Funeral Directors Funeral Directors meals for more than 400,000 children in watching a news report about refugee As a CNN Hero of the Week, Mr Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern camps in war-torn Bosnia. MacFarlane-Barrow will now go forward “Stay local... keep it in the Your local Independent Funeral Director Over eighty years of Europe and the film also features footage The brothers had previously visited the to the next stage of the Heroes Awards. family... offer a prompt giving undivided attention, of Mary’s Meals emergency work in country and the footage had such an Later in the year a shortlist of ten people and personal service 24 24 hour care and a level of service Haiti. impact on them they wanted to do some- from around the world will be hours a day... make it second to none. The only independent, thing to help the suffering people and announced, each of whom will receive a affordable.” family-owned business in the area. CNN in Scotland decided to collect food, medicine and donation for their charitable work. They Thomas Marin 1926 Mr MacFarlane-Barrow was nominated blankets, which they then delivered to will also be invited to attend a ceremony Let our family look after your family to be a CNN hero by a volunteer and Bosnia. at which one nominee will be named Three generations later, his words are just as important to our family business today. 314 Portobello High Street, filming took place at the charity’s head On their return the brothers found an Hero of the Year. Edinburgh EH15 2DA 62-64 St Mary Street, Tel: 0131 556 7192 or office in Dalmally earlier this month. avalanche of goods had been donated by Edinburgh EH1 1SX 0131 556 6874 (24 hrs) Tel: 0131 669 6333 The Mary’s Meals founder admitted to people who had heard of their efforts and, I [email protected] or 0131 669 1285 (24hrs) 7 Bridge Street, Musselburgh EH21 6AA Tel: 0131 665 6925

Push for God’s law to act as guide in justice system www.thomasmarin.co.uk www.thomasmarin.co.uk

By Ian Dunn cially useful in dealing with our day-to-day challenges. If we use ONE of the most senior fig- it in this way we will soon learn ures is Scots Law is fronting a that what it says about human  campaign to encourage beings is as true today as it was judges to consult the Bible when it was originally written when administering justice. all those years ago,” he contin- Former Conservative Cabinet ued. “I have found it immensely   member Lord Mackay of important in my life and I trust it Clashfern (inset), who served as will be the same with many who       Lord Chancellor under Margaret have access to it through this          Thatcher and John Major as well initiative now.”     !  " # as holding the post of Scotland’s Lord Mackay is a former elder Lord Advocate, is leading a cam- of the Free Presbyterian Church  $ # %&&' ( ( paign that will see bibles sent to of Scotland but also acted as )# & every court in the land. Lord High Commissioner to the   *'& $& # +, -.// -.// Lord Mackay, who is also the General Assembly of the Church 0   0   $& #$& # current Lord Clerk Register, now of Scotland in 2005 and 2006. ## ## acts as honorary president of the He formally launched the ini- !  11  11  +1/2/  +1/2/ Scottish Bible Society (SBS), tiative by presenting inscribed and has invited sheriffs and Court of Session, the Faculty of “I believe the teaching of the bibles to the Lord President, *  *   3  #3  # judges to refamiliarise them- Advocates, the Crown Office Bible is vitally important for Lord Hamilton, the head of the & 3('  ,/& 3('  ,/##  ,! ,!## (  +!"2(  +!"2 selves with biblical principles and offices of the Procurator guidance in daily living for all judiciary in Scotland, and the and act accordingly when presid- Fiscal service. The books are of us,” he writes. “The words Lord Justice Clerk, Lord Gill, 4 5 4 5  ing over court cases. accompanied by a pamphlet enti- and phrases of the 1611 King the second most senior judge in  '' 3''  ,2#   ,"# ( '' 3''  ,2#   ,"# ( The SBS, whose official tled The Bible in Scots Law: A James version have permeated Scotland.          patron is the queen, is currently Guide for Legal Practitioners, modern English and this makes      distributing bibles to Sheriff which features an introduction it a valuable book of reference, I ian@scottishcatholicobserver Courts, the High Court, the from 83-year-old Lord Mackay. but the modern version is espe- .org.uk            ! !     4 NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 20 2010

Government backs abortion in developing world strategy Cardinal Newman’s life on display

THE British Government Exhibition planned in Birmingham to coincide with Papal visit; protest continues has announced that abor- tion—under the disguise of By Dominic Lynch Cardinal John Henry Newman, was one of the of family planning—will be great intellectual minds of the Catholic Church at the heart of its approach RARELY seen items from the life of in the 19th century to women’s health in the Cardinal John Henry Nemwan, who developing world in an will be beatified by Pope Benedict attempt to reduce the high XVI next month, are to go on display ing the road outside one of his London numbers of women who die at Birmingham Museum and Art destinations. in pregnancy and childbirth. Gallery. At the first public meeting of the The approach—announced “It is clear why reproductive The beatification of Cardinal Newman Protest the Pope group there was support by Andrew Mitchell (right), and maternal health is the most will be performed by Pope Benedict at an for a move to block off the street leading Secretary of State for off-track of all the Millennium open air Mass in Birmingham’s Cofton to St Mary’s University College, International Development— Development Goals,” Mr Park on September 19—the final day of Twickenham, where the Pope is set to will see a significant increase Mitchell said. “The interna- the Holy Father’s four day state visit to address 3500 school children and stu- in the availability of ‘family tional community has failed to the UK—and from September 10 items dents. planning’ to meet the demands assist millions of women by such as the cardinal’s robes, hat and The protest group, supported by secu- of some of the world’s poorest ignoring the complexities of shoes, not seen by the general public larists and homosexual equality cam- women. However, Anthony why at least a third of a million since his death in 1890, will form part of paigners, also plans to march through Ozimic, communications man- women in the world’s poorest a celebration of his life at the museum central London and rally near Downing ager at the Society for the countries die during pregnancy and art gallery. Street on the day that the Pope addresses Protection of Unborn Children, and childbirth each year. For 80,000 pilgrims in Hyde Park. said: “There is absolutely no too long we’ve been trying to Exhibition Speakers at the Protest the Pope meet- truth to the claim that increas- tackle the issue with one hand The exhibition, which will be on display ing, attended by more than 60 people, ing access to abortion will pre- tied behind our backs. until January next year, will include per- insisted they were opposed to Pope vent the deaths of mothers and “The department for interna- sonal items of the cardinal, loaned by the from far and wide to see the significant Benedict himself rather than Catholics in newborns. Abortion is not tional development will now Birmingham Oratory, and draw on some contribution that Cardinal Newman made general with the Pontiff’s record on healthcare but an attack on life. have an unprecedented focus of the museum’s own collections. to our city and the Catholic community equality for women and homosexuals, Abortion doesn’t treat the real on family planning.” Alongside a specially conserved por- around the world,” Mr Rudge said. contraception, clerical child abuse and reasons why a mother’s life or It is hoped increased access trait of Cardinal Newman, commissioned “The beatification by Pope Benedict democracy coming under fire. health may be in danger.” to family planning could pre- in commemoration of his being made a XVI of Cardinal Newman is a huge hon- But the group also invited a lay The public consultation on vent up to 30 per cent of all cardinal, will be his jewelled mitre and a our for our city and will bring the world’s Catholic, Neil D’Aguiar, to defend the the Choice for women—want- maternal deaths and 20 per range of personal possessions. attention to our doorstep and be remem- Pope’s visit. ed pregnancies, safe births pol- cent of newborn deaths. Councillor Alan Rudge, Birmingham bered by people for many years to come.” Mr D’Aguiar who works as an RE icy will seek the views of According to the UK City Council’s Papal visit leader, said the teacher at a faith school, was described as development experts, health Government, there are current- collection will provide ‘an extraordinary Campaigners ‘brave’ for addressing the protestors and professionals and the public on ly 215 million women in the opportunity for people to visit and appre- Meanwhile campaigners against the Holy was mocked by some of them. the proposed direction of the developing world who would ciate these rarely seen items.’ Father’s visit to the UK have said they He said a ‘form of misunderstanding’ Department for International like to delay or avoid their next “This unique display will draw visitors may try to disrupt the itinerary by block- was behind criticisms of the Pope. Development’s policy. pregnancy.

the will of Doreen Dawne, NEWS IN BRIEF who was crowned Miss GB in James Bulger killer finds the 1950s, after her family and BBC USE PINNACLE FOR friends disputed the Church’s religion while in prison PAPAL VISIT right to the proceeds from the POPE Benedict XVI’s visit to sale of her former flat. the UK next month will be They insist a will naming St ONE of the killers of James broadcast by the BBC using Michael’s Catholic Church as Bulger has turned to reli- temporary audio and data net- the beneficiary to the flat is gion and claims that God works set up by a invalid and they are disputing will forgive him for his Stirlingshire-based firm. its authenticity. crimes, it has been reported. Pinnacle Telecom’s net- Prison sources have said that works will be used to transmit TRIBUTES FOR BISHOP Jon Venables— who, with audio feeds from Pope ALEXANDER Robert Thomson, tortured and Benedict’s visit, along with TRIBUTES murdered James Bulger in Six months of prayer for the carrying signals for the securi- have been paid 1993—reads the Bible for hours ty services. to the former and has asked for a Catholic Pope pledged ahead of visit Alan Bonner, Pinnacle’s Bishop of priest to visit him in his cell. chief executive, said that the Clifton, Mervyn It has also been claimed that PLEDGES for more than six Terry Murphy, an ACN networks may also be used to Alexander, he has since made a Crucifix months of continuous prayer spokesman, said. carry closed circuit television (right) who died, out of string and has been for Pope Benedict XVI have “Catholics in the UK have signals. at the age of 85, on Saturday. given a set of plastic Rosary poured in to Catholic charity made a real commitment of soli- The contract will commence He held the position between beads. that he has never mentioned Aid to the Church in Need darity—both with the Holy on September 16 when the 1974 and 2001 and his succes- Mr Venables was sent back religion before and has only (ACN) ahead of the Holy Father and with persecuted and Holy Father begins his four- sor Bishop Declan Lang said to jail last month for breaking started talking about the Bible Father’s UK visit next month. suffering Christians around the day state visit in Edinburgh he was ‘a man of humility, a his parole when child porn was since he was jailed for the child Benefactors of ACN have world.” before traveling through to good and holy man.’ found on his computer. porn offences a couple of weeks promised to pray 31,000 decades The charity has also encour- Glasgow to celebrate Mass at “In all things Bishop Prison officers from the cate- ago. of the Rosary and spend more aged Catholics to have Mass said Bellahouston Park. Mervyn was regarded as a gory-A jail where Mr Venables “It has disgusted people in than 130 days in Eucharistic for the Pope’s intentions by a man who had great under- is being held are, however, the jail—especially those who adoration in response to the priest in a country where the CHURCH IN PROPERTY standing for people,” Bishop sceptical of his sudden interest have had to listen to him talk- charity’s appeal, which ran from Church is in serious need. DISPUTE Lang said. in religion. ing about God and the Bible.” May to the middle of August. Aid to the Church in Need’s THE Catholic Church in “He was very much a “It’s a well-trodden path for Venables (above) and Those supporting ACN’s Mass Stipends for Poor Priests England and Wales is human being.” sick killers like Venables to find Thompson were both aged 10 Prayer-Action for the Pope will programme provides support for embroiled in a legal battle On his retirement, Bishop God,” a prison source said. when they abducted two-year- have their names included in a struggling clerics in impover- concerning the will of a for- Alexander returned to Weston- “They think that whatever old James from a shopping hand-made commemorative ished countries, who celebrate mer Miss GB. super-Mare, as parish priest of they did in the past will be for- centre in Bootle and murdered book that will be presented to the Masses for benefactors’ inten- Archbishop Vincnet St Joseph’s, a role he fulfilled gotten because they have sud- him on a railway line nearby. Pontiff or the Apostolic Nuncio tions. Nichols, head of the Bishops’ until 2008. denly become religious. They were given life terms during the visit. Benefactors of the charity Conference of England and He died on August 14 at St “He’s been going around the following year. “The response to our Prayer- have asked for more than 11,000 Wales, has been asked to inter- Angela's Home in Clifton, talking about God and how in The pair were released on Action for the Pope has been Masses to be offered for the vene in a dispute concerning Bristol. his eyes he will be forgiven for licence in 2001 and given new really heartening and inspiring,” Pope’s intentions. his sins. But it is a bit strange identities. REFRESH YOUR FAITH BETWEEN MASSES Friday August 20 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER NEWS 5

Students oppose professor’s Funeral held for fallen Scots Guard stance on homosexual rights A DISTINGUISHED Lance Corporal Stephen Monkhouse, who died in Afgahnistan, hailed as a hero by colleagues British professor is facing a backlash from students at St By Martin Dunlop Andrews University because of his stance on THE funeral of a soldier hailed as ‘a homosexuality. hero’ by his colleagues was held at St Professor Roger Scruton Andrew’s Church, Greenock last (right) from Buckinghamshire Thursday. has been appointed quarter- Friends and family joined together to time professorial fellow in pay their final respects to 28-year-old moral philosophy and is due Lance Corporal Stephen Monkhouse, to take up his new role in the who was killed last month as he tried to spring. save a wounded colleague in combat in However the university’s Afghanistan, in his hometown. students’ association has hit Mr Monkhouse’s family and siblings, out at comments the professor including his toddler son Brandon, were made in 2007, where he amongst the mourners paying tribute to a defended the rights of children man, heralded by Major Ian Gwynne, of in an article about same-sex the 1st Battalion Scots Guards, as ‘the adoption, and stated that arrives on campus.” bravest Scots Guard I ever saw in the homosexuality was ‘not nor- Professor Scruton is current- field.’ mal’. ly a scholar at the American The group has raised objec- Enterprise Institute in Tributes tions to Professor Scruton’s Washington DC and the “Stephen rushed in to help a colleague Lance Corporal Stephen Monkhouse died leagues had a great respect for him,” Fr appointment claiming his Visiting Professor of Aesthetics while under fire himself,” Major Gwynne trying to save a wounded colleague in combat McGarry said. views could create an ‘uncom- at the philosophy faculty of said. in Afghanistan fortable’ atmosphere for homo- Oxford University. “He manned his gun right to the end. Family man sexual students. Owen Wilton, A university statement said The risk to himself increased with every patrolling the Lashkar Gah district in Stephen Monkhouse was the first-born the president of the students’ they stood by the professor. second he remained, but remain he did. Helmand province when a colleague was child to parents Linda and Billy and had association, said officials lis- “Like all members of staff, He refused to give up a wounded man to injured by insurgents. He tried to help, two sisters, Ashleigh and Stacey, and a tened to their arguments but Professor Scruton will be the insurgents. along with Corporal Matthew James brother Allan. ‘defended every academic’s expected to abide by our equal “Many years later I and my colleagues Stenton, 23, from Wakefield in West He joined the army at the age of 21 and right to freedom of speech.’ opportunities and anti-discrimi- will be sitting with our grandchildren Yorkshire, but both were killed. his mother said that her proudest moment A statement from the director nation policies,” it reads. telling them what a wonderful man Last week’s funeral Mass was celebrat- came when he appeared on television at of representation and the stu- “Universities, however, partic- Stephen was that day, and what a won- ed by Fr Peter McGarry, parish priest at Hogmanay and met Tom Jones. Just min- dents’ body says: “We recog- ularly where philosophical derful man he was every day. St Andrew’s, who said that over 800 peo- utes before he died, Mr Monkhouse had nise that universities must argument is concerned, must “I have decided that as the clock strikes ple were inside the church paying their told colleagues how much he was looking protect freedom of speech, but be the one place where differ- 12 tonight I will raise my glass to the final respects with many more saying forward to getting home to see his son and we think Professor Scruton’s ing and difficult views can be bravest Scots Guardsmen I ever saw in their goodbyes outside. the rest of his family. views on sexuality are anachro- freely held, expressed and the field.” “He seemed to be a very popular per- nistic and unsupportable. challenged without fear of dis- On July 21 Mr Monkhouse was son with a nice family and his army col- I [email protected] “We look forward to chal- crimination, That is the essence lenging him in debate when he of academic freedom.” Fringe show honours 12th century German abbess

A ONE-WOMAN show the name Sibyl of the Rhine. “Maxwell does an excellent said that today her passion is about the 12th century A glimpse into the life of the job,” Bruce Hozeski, founder of combining her acting and German abbess Hildegard of nun is now being provided by the International Society of singing to bring to life many Bingen has made its American Linn Maxwell, an Hildegard of Bingen Studies, characters, both historical and European premiere at the internationally acclaimed vocal said. fictional, and inviting her audi- Edinburgh Fringe. soloist, who performs seven of “The costume, props, her nar- ences to discover them along Blessed Hildegard of Bingen Blessed Hildegard’s original ration, dialogue and singing with her. was born in Rheinhesse, works in the show Hildegard of give a marvelous realistic pres- Germany in 1098 and made her Bingen and the Living Light at entation of the Hildegard that I The remaining Fringe perform- nun’s vows at the age of 15. She the Fringe during the month of you and I know.” ance of Hildegard of Bingen and was famous for producing August. Mezzo soprano Ms Maxwell the Living Light will take place major works of theology and Prior to making its European has been on stage with major from August 16-28 at 5pm, at visionary writings as well as for debut in Edinburgh last week, orchestras, opera companies TheSpace at Surgeon’s Hall, writing sacred music. the show has been performed and recital halls across the US Nicholson Street. Tickets are £8 She was so well respected across the US in theatres, and 25 foreign countries. A and £6 and may be purchased that she was consulted by, and churches and universities, and winner of the Joy in Singing through the Fringe box office, PIC: SUE FISCHER advised, four Popes, bishops lauded by critics as well as the- Award, she is currently presi- by phone: 0131 226 0000 or at and kings and was known by ological scholars. dent of the Joy in Singing. She the door.

Ruchazie Christians go on joint pilgrimage to Nunraw

PARISHIONERS from St Philip’s Church, Ruchazie, New & Reconditioned Glasgow, joined their neigh- bours from Ruchazie Parish Straight & Curved Church for a pilgrimage to Stairlifts Nunraw Abbey last Wheelchair Lifts & Saturday. Climbers The pilgrimage, led by Fr Joseph Sullivan, parish priest at Step Lifts St Philip’s, visited the 15th cen- External Ramps. tury abbey—the home of the Cistercian Order in Scotland— ALL PRODUCTS in Haddington. GUARANTEED Friends from other parishes EASY TERMS AVAILABLE also joined the ecumenical pil- grimage. Those on the trip took SPECIAL DISCOUNT: part in the prayer of life of the Just quote SCO10 members of the monastic com- to enjoy a special munity. discount price Both Christian groups with your free no obligation brought the needs of their survey. respective parishes to the Call us today to find out more! prayers as well as other inten- One of the Cistercian explained a little of the role of took questions from those pres- tions, with those present also Community, Dom Raymond Our Lady in the life of the ent. The Claremont Trust Tel 01698-423632 Mobile 07771593720 carrying the visit of Pope Jaconelli, Abbot emeritus of Christian. He also spoke about helped to subsidise the bus for Email: [email protected] Benedict XVI in their hearts. Nunraw, spoke to the group and the Cistercian Monastic life and the ecumenical visit. Website: www.caledonianstairlifts.com 6 NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 20 2010 A day that will go down in history Andrew Nicol, the keeper of the Scottish Catholic Archives, tells Ian Dunn about the book on Scotland and the Vatican published to mark the Papal visit

THE Scottish Catholic Archives And we know that the book from the One passage on the damage done is bringing out a book on the his- last Papal visit was still very good so by Viking invasions to the early toric links between Scotland and we decided to bring out a new edi- Scottish Church illustrates the book’s the Vatican to mark Pope tion of that because we believed it sweep. Benedict XVI’s forthcoming still has a lot to offer.” “The Scottish Church suffered visit. The book is not all ancient history, severely from the Vikings, who plun- The book, Scotland and the Holy however, as it covers the Church in dered Christian settlements in See; The Story of Scotland’s Links the modern age and includes current Shetland, the Orkneys, the with the Papacy Down the Centuries, topics such as the St Andrews and Western Isles and lona, killing or was originally published to coincide Edinburgh Archdiocese’s missionary exiling their clergy,” it says. “Some with Pope John Paul’s visit to work in Bauchi in Nigeria. inkling of these disturbances can be Scotland but will be published in a The main change from the last inferred from the St Ninian’s Isle revised form to mark Pope’s edition however is a new chapter on treasure, an exquisite silver hoard Benedict’s arrival in the country on the last Papal visit. containing sacred vessels of September 16. “The final chapter is now on the Andrew Nicol, the keeper of the impact of Pope John Paul II’s visit Scottish Catholic Archives, is editing to Scotland,” said Mr Nicol. “You the title and told the SCO this week could write half a dozen books on that the book covers a broad sweep Scotland and the Vatican in the last of history. 30 years if you wanted to get right “It outlines the whole history of into it but we thought it best just to Scotland and the Vatican from provide a broad overview and let the Roman times and Queen Margaret of readers fill in the gaps. Scotland, the Viking invasions, the Reformation, Mary Queen of Scots, Cover the re-establishment of the Scottish The 2010 edition looks striking with hierarchy and the influences of Irish, the front cover showing the famous Italian and other Catholic immi- fresco by Pinturchio at the Sienna grants,” he said. “It covers a lot of Duomo of Enea Piccolomini, later ground very well.” Pope Pius II, as an Ambassador to the Court of James I of Scotland. New edition “It’s a wonderful picture and it Commenting on the initiative, Mr shows how people in the Vatican Nicol said he hoped the reissued and thought of Scotland in those days,” primatial See from lona to I Scotland and the Holy See; The updated book would bring Scottish Mr Nicol said. Dunkeld, whose abbot was Story of Scotland’s Links with the Catholic and Vatican history to a More generally he is effusive in described in 865 as the chief bishop Papacy Down the Centuries costs £5 new generation. his praise for the book. that period, discovered in 1958, of Alba. And after 900 AD the eastern and will be on sale at the Papal Mass “We would have liked to have “I learned a lot of things from it,” which had hastily been buried in a movement of the administrative cen- at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow, at published a fresh book on the links he said. “Not that I know everything box under the altar of the church tre of the Church continued, and Cill several Edinburgh book shops and between Scotland and the Vatican,” but it shows there is a lot in there that there, prior to one such raid. One Rlmhinn, later called Kilremonth from the Scottish Catholic Archives. Mr Nicol said. “But given the time should be of interest to anyone inter- result of this constant harrying of the (Kinrimund) and then St Andrews, I ian@scottishcatholicobserver. constraints it just wasn’t possible. ested in Scotland’s Catholic history.” Scottish coastline was to remove the became the capital.” org.uk

Final Mass celebrated at St Francis’ parish, Dundee

By Martin Dunlop Following last month’s ing to be done on the building, a the life of the diocese.” announcement they had formed building the diocese does not While the church has now THE final Mass at St Francis’ a committee protesting the clo- own, he had no alternative,” the been closed the St Francis’ Church in Dundee was cele- sure, as they sought a stay of spokesperson added. Friary hall will remain open for brated on Sunday evening. execution for the church— “Furthermore, our clergy are the next 18 months as a function Bishop Vincent Logan of owned by the Franciscan getting older, and many men suite. Dunkeld Diocese announced to Order—for at least another who should be retired, are con- The hall has bookings for parishioners last month that the year, and a petition with over tinuing with their ministry, social and fund-raising events diocese was taking the decision 750 signatories was handed to striving to serve the people of up to next year and there were to close the parish, as it was Bishop Logan opposing the the diocese as best they can, initial fears they would be can- faced with repair costs estimat- move. with an increasingly onerous celled following the decision to ed at £500,000. A spokesperson for Dunkeld workload. close the friary. The final Mass was celebrat- Diocese said that Sunday’s final “Bishop Logan is very grate- St Francis’ parishioners have ed on Sunday evening by Fr Mass was a ‘sad day for all of ful to the priests and people, for been advised to let the diocese Krzysztof Frost, the Polish us, especially parishioners of St the loyal commitment they have know and follow their new parish priest of St Francis’ Francis.’ shown to St Francis over the parishes proceedures if they Friary. “Bishop Logan has already years. want to attend the Papal Mass Many of St Francis’ parish- said it was a very, very difficult “His hope and his prayer now on September 16 in Glasgow. ioners had grown up in the decision to make, but, given the is that they will take their tal- parish and had attended Mass advice he and the trustees were ents and loyalty to their new I martin@scottishcatholic there for a number of years. given regarding the work need- parishes and continue to enrich observer.org.uk

FOR THE LATEST INTERNATIONAL AND VATICAN NEWS, SEE PAGES 23 AND 24 “I read the Scottish Catholic Observer EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. because it gives me the latest news about 125 Years, 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. 125 Faces Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. Catholic culture in Scotland.” Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] - Nick Hendry for free monthly posted programme guide and visit www.ewtn.co.uk formoreinfo. Friday August 20 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER PILGRIMAGE 7 Motherwell’s pilgrimage to remember LAURA McLOONE, a young parishioner from the Motherwell Diocese and member of the Association of Lourdes Motherwell Aid (ALMA) group, reflects on a wonderful pilgrimage experience that will live long in the memory

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(1) The entire Motherwell Diocesan pilgrimage group pictured outside the grotto at Lourdes, (2) the helpers from the ALMA group with Bishop Joseph Devine and (3) the pilgrims on procession with the diocesan Cross

LMA, the Association of Lourdes are extremely successful and are enjoyed by all; way to Masses, processions, the baths, the grotto, or streets of Lourdes at one in the morning, sharing Motherwell Aid, has two distinct but the sheer longevity of the project speaks volumes. simply spend time with them in the shops and cafes mealtimes together, the beautiful scenery, the integral functions For almost ten It was with trepidation, conversely, that I of Lourdes. At night we would visit their hotel and spirituality of the grotto, the tears and laughter years I have been part of one branch signed up to go to Lourdes this year on the provide entertainment in the form of dancing, and the tedious but unifying bus journeys all con- of ALMA; working in the communi- ALMA youth pilgrimage. I felt slightly out of my singing and, on one particular evening, a quiz. trived to make this year’s pilgrimage an exciting, Aty with people who have additional support needs depth and unsure of what to expect. However, it emotional and unforgettable experience, one (ASNs). Although I had heard of the other branch soon became apparent that there was no need to which we will carry with us always. of ALMA—the youth pilgrimage to Lourdes be apprehensive. I feel that I can speak for all every two years to provide assistance for the eing part of both branches of ALMA brings diocesan pilgrims—I had never been involved. s soon as the youth pilgrimage embarked of us when I say that the an enhanced appreciation of ALMA as a Not until, this year that is when I took part in the upon its mammoth bus journey to ALMA Lourdes pilgrimage of Bwhole, and experiencing one aspect of 2010 ALMA youth pilgrimage to Lourdes. ALourdes, people started getting to know ALMA helps you to better understand the other. The branch of ALMA that I am familiar with one another, learning about each other, and mak- 2010 was an experience that The ASN support groups across the parishes of works with the people of the diocese. There are ing friends. By the end of the trip, the whole Motherwell, and the two-yearly pilgrimage to clubs run in several parishes throughout the dio- group felt an overwhelming sense of connection, we will carry with us always Lourdes, both may serve unique purposes, and cese of Motherwell on weeknights where people stemmed from a wealth of shared experiences, may be quite distinct branches, but they both stem with ASNs come together to meet new and old emotions and Faith. The pilgrims and ALMA youth workers all from the same trunk, the one source: ALMA. friends, dance, paint and play sports. I feel I can speak for all of us when I say that bonded extremely well within the space of the ALMA will continue to serve a great purpose in This is made possible by ALMA helpers, volun- the ALMA Lourdes pilgrimage of 2010 was an week’s pilgrimage, enjoying each other’s stories, the community through the wonderful work of its teers of all ages from the diocese who devote a few experience that we will carry with us always. experiences and company. Meeting and spending volunteers; those who work at home in the diocese hours each week to these groups. The club nights Each day we would assist the pilgrims on their time with the pilgrims, singing silly chants on the and the youths who do their work in Lourdes. 8 COMMENT SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 20 2010 The Papal visit will bring us great joy Young Catholic journalism student STEPHEN EDWARDSON explains his hopes for Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the UK this September and describes his excitement at being able to witness a Pope on Scottish soil HE first and last time a Pope visited Stephen Edwardson hopes that Pope Benedict XVI Scotland was when Pope John Paul (left) will receive a warm welcome from Catholics II arrived in 1982. That was before I and non-Catholics alike when he visits the UK in was born so this will be my first September and that the Holy Father will tackle some opportunity to see the Pope on of the most pressing issues affecting the Church ScottishT soil and a great deal has changed since the last Papal visit, including the Pope himself. Minister Nick Clegg, will have no problem When I was nine years old I had the chance to accepting the visit of Pope Benedict due to the go and see Pope John Paul II when he came to fact that he admitted during the televised politi- Egypt, however I was too young, and at school at cal debates that his wife is a Catholic and his the time of his visit. In Egypt school started on two children are being educated at Catholic Sunday and finished on a Thursday due to the schools. fact that Friday is a holy day for Islamic nations. However, I am more interested in the views When the Pope was in Egypt he visited the of David Cameron who I am sure will have Citadel, located just on the outskirts of Cairo, a more than enough to say about the visit. building used to protect and fortify the city. I do have a few concerns regarding the visit Inside the Citadel is a giant mosque. however. I am worried that the Pope will not Ten years later I definitely will not pass up this receive the welcome he deserves from the opportunity to go see Pope Benedict XVI when Scottish community as a whole. he arrives in Scotland on September 16. The visit I have noticed recently that there is a lot more is timely and important, especially in light of the anti-Catholic feeling in Scotland, which I think bad press that the Holy Father and the Catholic has been aggravated due to the announcement Church have been subjected to lately. This visit of the Pope’s visit. I do not believe that there will surely reverse that negativity. will be any trouble I just hope that everyone, Catholic and non-Catholic alike, can enjoy the A day like no other Pope’s visit. The venue for the Papal Mass in Scotland, There are groups on the social networking Bellahouston Park, is the same venue that Pope website Facebook protesting against the Pope’s John Paul II visited. For some it will be a trip visit, with some people seeing it as a ‘travesty’ down memory lane, for me this is a ‘first oppor- that the visit is being funded by the taxpayer, tunity’ that I plan on taking full advantage of it. while others are using this to spread their bile Pope Benedict is coming to Britain for the across the internet. I hope that no problems first time and I am excited to experience the occur from the visit. excitement surrounding the trip first hand. It The Pope is not travelling here to cause prob- will be a very special experience for me to see lems, so there is no reason that troubles should the Pope celebrate Mass in person. occur. It would also be good to hear him address the There is a documentary being produced by current issues facing the Catholic Church. This Channel 4 presented by a known anti-Catholic will give me the chance to witness his ideas in protester. This has been seen, by most, as person. I would like to see what he has to say Channel 4 ‘jumping on the anti-Catholic’ band- about the controversy of abuse within the wagon in the hope that they can ‘cash-in’ on the Church. This is an issue that has to be Pope’s visit. addressed. And, as the Pope is celebrating Mass I believe that this should not be allowed as it on the Thursday, this all-day event will bring the will cause more controversy and spread more Catholic Church closer together outwith the prejudice towards the Catholic community. normal Sunday routine. Catholics will be travelling from all over High hopes Scotland to witness this joyous event. I believe With this visit I hope that the Pope will address that most Catholics will be overjoyed at the the negative image portrayed in the media about Pope’s visit. the Catholic Church and reverse this image. If The Pope’s visit is an event that will be a he successfully addresses these issues then the cherished memory for me, for years to come. media backlash will stop and create coherence Most people who I have talked to remember within the Catholic community. June 1982 fondly. I have been told about how The Pope’s visit will bring great joy into the great a day it was for the whole Catholic com- Catholic community. The visit will help reignite munity. For all I know this could be the last time Scotland’s interest in the Catholic community. the Pope or any Pope comes to Britain in my Church and state they will be gracious and welcoming. Hopefully this will lead to increased attendance lifetime, so it is an event that I definitely want Since we have a newly elected Conservative- I would also like to hear the Pontiff’s reaction at Mass and a greater understanding of the to savour. Liberal Democrat coalition Government I to the welcome he receives not just from the Catholic Faith. The Pope’s visit will bring a lot of joy to the would also like to see how the newly formed Scottish Catholic community but from the state This visit has been a long time coming and I Scottish Catholic community today. government embraces the Pope’s visit. I hope as well. I am sure that the Deputy Prime- for one intend to be there and enjoy it.

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Show Pope Benedict XVI that Scotland has a loving, beating Christian heart

By Rowan Eadie or to support the Pope as he can have problems to face and of the reasons Vatican diplomats He has to provide leadership, Paul II was a marvellously arrives at Edinburgh Airport or modern pilgrims can and take precedence at embassy to preach the Christian mes- happy and joyful event, and this THE Church is under attack. when his cavalcade goes to should rejoice in the face of receptions. Pope Benedict, now sage, without muzzling legiti- one should be memorable in its Christian membership in Holyrood and en route to temporary and often minor dif- 83, has a work load which mate debate. He should be own way and have its own dis- Scotland is dipping. The Glasgow. ficulties and overcome them. would crush most people. supported in every way. tinct and edifying character. media and politicians These are unique events and The British State has invited This deeply spiritual and The Papacy’s links with Scotland is not a Catholic become more and more stri- as Bill Heaney wrote in the let- the Pope here. That, of itself, scholarly man has a brilliant Scotland are long and deep. country, but most people will dently secular in their out- ters column of The Herald, and should be enough for grass- intellect, and faces a world of Scottish, Irish and English see the visit and the involve- look and the chances of quoting a much loved and roots Catholics to respond with wars and conflicts, of the Catholics suffered death and ment of the queen as a compli- protest incidents taking place familiar hymn, ‘this is the day enthusiasm and warmth. Here crushing of human rights, of prison because they believed in ment and an event that should during the Papal visit are a the Lord has made.’ It’s a day is Christ’s Vicar on Earth, the increasing populations and the Papacy’s role in the be treated with all-round digni- constant security threat. for happy pilgrims, for cheers, spiritual leader of millions of growing hunger, of genetic Christian life of our nation. ty and mutual respect. It is tempting for Catholics exultations and rejoicing. Catholics in every Continent in engineering, of rogue nations, St John Ogilvie wasn’t It is a special time and the to decide to watch the Papal If there are difficulties over the world, a human being like of militant Islam, of growing deterred by rain or falling Catholic Faithful have it in event on TV and some peo- seating, over rain or walking— the rest of us and yet one who humanism and atheism and the darkness. Mother Mary their power to give the Pope ple—invalids and the handi- distances and falling darkness, shoulders immense burdens nuclear threat, of internal MacKillop accepted work pres- the most enthusiastic of wel- capped—have little or no these are all obstacles which and awesome responsibilities. Church strains and pastoral sures and long hours. She comes and to send out a wider choice, but the clear duty of can be and should be overcome The Papacy is the oldest, con- challenges, and particularly grinned, prayed and moved message that this land of able-bodied Catholics is to take or ‘managed’ or minimised. tinually occupied office of its including the ecumenical forward with drive and zest. Scotland has a loving, beating part in the Bellahouston Mass People on any pilgrimage kind in the world, which is one movement. The visit to Scotland by John Christian heart. Friday August 20 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER COMMENT 9 Real education is the key to open new doors to us MY FIRST day at school remains as something of a blank. I do remember vividly the classroom and my teacher, Fr Eddie Sr Clarissa, but of the first day, nothing. McGhee My memory has improved with time. I do remember my challenge of what is yet to be first day in Blairs College, my discovered will still be there and first day in Drygrange and my others braver than us, will frame first days in other educational the question. establishments. My hope is that Asking people to view the I am still learning as I go along. world in a new and radically For our young people school different way was the great began again this week. For some strength of Jesus. He did not it was day one. For others it was a provide answers. He challenged new beginning in a new school. people with questions which For most it was just another step they themselves had to answer. on the ladder of the formal The people that Jesus spoke with education process. It may be that imagined that they had it all most of us take education for simply because they were God’s granted. We are among the chosen people. They believed fortunate ones in our world. In the that they had the answers and developing world, education is therefore they had closed their seen as part of the path to freedom minds to other possibilities. and liberation. Education opens They believed that they were all of us up to the possibilities that superior to all others by virtue of exist for us. Education allows us their birth and their religion. to ask the difficult questions and Jesus challenged their world to deal with the consequences of view. Jesus continues to the answers that we arrive at. challenge ours. Jesus invites us When Charles Darwin to dispense with complacency embarked on his voyage did he and to get real about the way imagine that the questions that his that we live our lives. discoveries posed would shake not When the Second Vatican Slogan T-shirt case raises just his faith but the way that the Council began in the 1960s the whole world viewed itself? The Church began a process of important thing was that he was reappraisal. It began to look at able to ask the questions and arrive itself and its role in society. at this conclusions. He pushed the Prompted by the Spirit, the important pro-life issues boundaries of science and Church faced the future and the education a little bit further. He difficult questions that the future invited others on a journey of posed. For many, this was a very N American schoolgirl was From the individually created to the officially discovery. That is real education. threatening process. When made $50,000 richer last endorsed (above), pro-life T-shirts have a role He moved society out of its certainty has been offered, week following a legal wran- to play comfort zone and forced it to face uncertainty looks a bit scary. For gle over a pro-life T-shirt. A a new reality and new possibilities. others, the Second Vatican Fresno school district agreed Charles Darwin was far from Council was seen as an Ato settle a lawsuit filed by the mother of t SPUC Scotland, thanks to the the first to do this. The whole opportunity for the Church to 16-year-old student Tiffany Amador after work of our sister organisation history of the progress of society grow and to make the Gospel she was she was told to take off her T-shirt AAbortion Recovery and Care and is built on the challenges of relevant in an ever changing and due to its ‘anti-abortion’ message, back in Helpline, we are always considerate of the those who invited us to look at increasingly secular society. 2008. damage that abortion has caused to people the familiar in new and different Nearly 50 years on how does The offending T-shirt showed pictures of and our messages and slogans are tem- ways. Did the philosopher the picture look? Sometimes I an apparent unborn child in the womb fol- SPUC SCOTLAND COLUMN pered as a result. Socrates imagine that in the 21st think I detect a rush back to the lowed by a blank picture indicating an This does not mean we should discour- century his influence on our days of certainty, in other words, empty womb with the words ‘Abortion: ‘offensive’ can be interpreted as a political- age brave young pro-lifers, so fervent thinking would still be felt? All we allow fear to dominate our growing… growing… gone.’ ly correct way of saying ‘we don’t agree about the issue that they have the courage of the great civilizations that thinking. What we had looks But the T-shirt was considered ‘disrup- with you’ but can we do so on the basis of to display their views to their peers and have come and gone have made better than an uncertain future. tive’ by authorities of the McSwain Union the issue of free speech? Probably not. schoolmates, from expressing themselves. a significant contribution to the Occasionally, I see the light of Elementary School in Merced who But is it the same for schools? What if We encourage all young pro-lifers to way that we view the world. The hope and the work of the Spirit declared it displayed ‘inappropriate subject pupils turned up to school with swastikas have the strength of their convictions and process continues. This process in the continuing struggle to matter’and she was ordered to remove it. emblazoned on their T-shirts, we would wear their pro-life T-shirts and other items we still call education. make the Church relevant and The district agreed to settle the Amador’s expect the school to label them offensive and proudly but with sensitivity to those affect- The danger in the educational the Gospel vibrant again. This lawsuit last Friday but the school district order them to be removed in that instance. ed by abortion and to inform, not shock, process is that we seek to provide tension can be and should be did not admit any wrongdoing. Not that a pro-life message is in any way onlookers. answers for everything when there creative as long as it encourages comparable with a Nazi one but it does That is why we started a youth pro- are still important questions to be us to ask difficult questions. rom a pro-life point of view this bring us to another issue raised by the T- gramme three years ago and why we got asked. We continue to build on Education is the key. Real whole situation raises interesting shirt cases, and that is why pro-life messages young pro-lifers to design pro-life T-shirts what we know but we don’t close education never closes the Fquestions, not least that Amador’s should arouse the same kind of passionate and merchandise that is in keeping with a the question about things that are question nor does it feel attorney described the settlement as ‘a vic- response as an issue like anti-semitism. youthful outlook on the issue. still open for discussion. If we threatened by the question. Jesus tory for free speech in schools.’ The reality is expressing any kind of pro- As it goes from strength to strength we imagine that we have even begun is the great example. He is called The case is reminiscant of one that took life sentiment in public in our society seems hope youngsters in pro-life T-shirts will to answer all of the questions ‘teacher’ not because He provides place in Scotland a few years back when always to be considered controversial, abor- become a common sight and not headline about the planet that we live on the answer but because He allows Sarah Scott, then aged 16, was threatened tion is an emotive issue and pro-life views news. From pro-life T-shirts to pro-life then we need to think again. the question. with expulsion from Banff Academy for considered fanatical and extreme. umbrellas, don’t forget the SPUC Scotland We have had a substantial sporting a similar style of T-shirt. Pro-lifers are labelled ‘judgemental’ and Yella’ Umbrella Sponsored Walk for Life look at what is above the water, I FR EDDIE McGhee has been A teen mum with a four-month old baby are often accused of ‘caring only about the on September 11. our continents, but we still need a priest of Galloway Diocese at the time, Sarah was told the slogan on baby and not about the mum,’ a stereotype It is just a few hours and includes fun to realise that two thirds of this since 1972. Currently serving her T-shirt, ‘Abortion is Murder,’ was that serves to reinforce the fringe position activities as well as the walk around planet is ocean with its myriad of three parishes in the Kilmarnock offensive and once again the accusation of of pro-lifers today. Strathclyde Park loch, and is a chance to unanswered questions. We may area he helps on a part time preventing free speech was levelled In fact, nothing could be further from raise much-needed funds for the work of have sent humans into space, we basis with chaplaincy in HMP against the school in question. the truth as the vast majority of pro-lifers the organisation. may even have placed them on Kilmarnock. He holds a diploma Interestingly she pointed out at the time know only too well the reality of crisis The event is open to all the family and the moon but this only represents in religious education and a that T-shirts displaying Playboy logos were pregnancies, and in some cases the trauma you will get a free pro-life umbrella when the tiniest fraction of the galaxy masters in education and has not given the same treatment. But let’s look of abortion and life afterwards. you register, with small umbrellas for the of which we are but a speck. worked extensively in Catholic at the freedom of speech argument. It is pro-lifers who are out there offering children. There are a lot of questions still schools as an advisor in religious Were the schools correct or were these help, doing proper research, operating cri- DONNA NICHOLSON to be asked. education. A columnist for the youngsters being ‘gagged’ for holding pro- sis pregnancy centres, providing coun- We may be able to close our SCO since 1991, his hobbies life views? selling to the post-abortive and all in a I For more information or to register to minds individually but the include fishing, pigeon-racing It’s easy, as pro-life supporters, to compassionate and living way. take part in the Yella’ Umbrella Walk con- questions will not go away. We and poetry. He can be contacted instantly accuse the schools of wrongdoing. They are thinking of the two lives tact Joe Lee at SPUC Scotland on 0141 may opt for the security of what by email: edwardmcghee We can do so by suggesting the term involved and affected, not just one. 221 2094 or email: [email protected] we think we know but the @btinternet.com 10 COMMENT SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 20 2010

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SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER Cardinal Keith O’Brien celebrated a centenary Mass at EARLY half of the funds needed for the St Mary’s Cathedral in initial relief to combat Pakistan’s worst Edinburgh on August 10 to mark ever floods have been secured, according the birth of his predecesor, the to the United Nations on Wednesday, but late Cardinal Gordon Gray. The hundreds of million of pounds are still Mass was attended by friends Nneeded. The news comes after warnings that the country and family of Cardinal Gray, who had given 33 years of faces a spiralling humanitarian catastrophe, concerns service before retiring as head that Cardinal Keith O’Brien and Archbishop Mario of the St Andrews and Conti share as they urge Scots to help in emergency aid Edinburgh Archdiocese in 1985. efforts, in particular with the appeal by SCIAF, an The cardinal died from a heart agency of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland. ailment in 1993, aged 82, and is Only a fraction of the six million Pakistanis desperate buried in the crypt of St Mary’s for food and clean water have received help after the PIC: PAUL McSHERRY worst floods in decades killed up to 1600 people and left two million homeless. The threat of waterborne diseases like cholera is a serious concern as children walk with their families Mr Megrahi ‘elephant’ that sanctified the saints and through chest-high filthy water. needs to be dealt with martyrs of the Church from its Fr Tom Rafferty, parish priest of Holy Name parish, I CONCUR with Cardinal divine foundation, is a liturgy Nowshera, told Aid to the Church in Need: “These O’Brien’s comments on the based on error. floods have been the cause of great loss of life. Whole decision to release Mr Letters What he considers to be the villages have been swept away and there has been mas- Megrahi. There is an elephant SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT authentic Liturgy of the sive damage to property and infrastructure.” in the room. Did Megrahi [email protected] Church is that which he and He added that there was an urgent need for medical actually carry out or plan the other liberals claim has its supplies to curb outbreaks of malaria, dysentery, scabies Lockerbie tragedy? origins in the documents of and other skin rashes, typhoid, cholera and other poten- Plenty think there is a Vatican II, that is, the Liturgy tial health epidemics. substantial doubt about his certainly forcefully degrade their families to show rejected in 1967 by the Synod The SCO echoes the call for anyone who can help to involvement. With serious America and uphold the use solidarity with the Pope? of Bishops in Rome, yet dig deep and do so. doubt there should not have of Scottish Law under It is not too long since Pope forced on the faithful in 1969. been a conviction. compassionate release. I am Benedict XVI was being He compares this new ast Sunday’s bomb threat at Lourdes has shocked There should have been a more concerned about visiting pilloried in the media over the post-Conciliar Liturgy, quite and sickened Catholics around the world. The full inquiry into all aspects of Scotland and having to deal sexual abuse issue that was, in rightly in my opinion, with a Lnews was no doubt most traumatic for the 30,000 the Lockerbie case. The with the doctors there. It some part, being laid at his theatre pantomime he enjoyed plus pilgrims who were at the Marian shrine on the day Scottish Government stated at appears that the doctors in door. We Catholics should in London as a child, in which to celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady. the time of releasing Mr Libya are much better then the take it upon ourselves to turn the director wandered among Evacuating so many people before noon Mass, Megrahi that it would support ones in Scotland. out in large numbers to show the children and involved including the handicapped and sick on stretchers, was a full UN inquiry into The individual had three our fidelity to and love of the them in the ‘entire

Responding to a true disaster and manmade emergency no small task and the scare would have ini- Lockerbie. What is preventing months to live and yet a year Holy Father. production,’ including the tially caused a degree of panic. Over a such an inquiry is posturing later he is bouncing around A chance for the Catholic practice of ditties and when to million pilgrims visit Lourdes each by politicians on both sides of his homeland a hero. It seems schools to do so en masse (no shout ‘behind you’. year, seeking comfort for physical or the pond. that the doctors in Libya have pun intended) has been lost! The Catholic Faithful would mental ailments. In my view there will not be discovered either a cure or a Andrew Gray do well to shout ‘behind you’ However, the French shrine, closure on Lockerbie unless drug to combat this disease EDINBURGH during Mass today, if only to beloved by so many, is, no stranger that elephant in the for a while, or the doctors in remind priests that their backs to threats. In August 1983 Mayor room—did Mr Megrahi really Scotland misdiagnosed the ‘Phoney’ claims are are to God in a vernacular Francois Abadie disclosed that ter- plan the bombing?—is patient. area of contestation ‘production’ that Cardinal rorists claiming to be Armenian addressed. And that needs to Lets hope for the cardinal’s IN HIS article of August 6, Ratzinger once described as ‘a guerrilla threatened to kill Pope be done through a sake that this was (Council set to right wrongs banal on-the-spot fabrication.’ John Paul II ‘in Orly style’ during wide-ranging inquiry chaired compassionate mercy and not of Faith forgeries), Mgr Basil Now Pope Benedict XVI, it his pilgrimage to the shrine of Our by a respected figure, e.g. the a political pay-off. If it is Loftus makes a quite is plain to see how concerned Lady of Lourdes. The group has car- former President of Ireland, found to be the latter, then astonishing claim that the His Holiness is with this ried out several terrorist acts against Dr Mary Robinson. why should any Catholic, sacred Liturgy of the destructive ‘fabrication.’ He Turkish targets. What Cardinal O’Brien myself included, believe the indefectible Catholic Church, has ordered a new translation The idea of threatening the shrine didn’t say was that if Mr prelates of their countries. from the fourth to the 20th and structure closer to that of and its pilgrims, be it a serious terror Megrahi had been tried and John Gillooly centuries inclusive, that is, no the Tridentine rite. Opinion attempt or a prank, shows that depths of convicted in the United States WOODSIDE, NEW YORK less than 1600 years, was It seems little understood depravity to which some will stoop. Pulling he would have been executed. phoney. today that at no time in the such a stunt this year on what is the shrine’s And there are many who Day off for Papal visit For him, the solemnity of religious history of Old busiest day of the year was callous in the extreme and would have doubts about would be welcomed Calvary, perfectly exemplified Testament Judaism or New merits international condemnation. whether Mr Megrahi was THE impending visit to these in the Latin Mass of those 16 Testament Christianity has the really involved in Lockerbie shores by Pope Benedict XVI centuries, in which the priest faced the people while at all. People have been has not resulted in a school priesthood stood facing East, offering the Sacrifice to God. wrongly convicted before. holiday for the children of the with its back to the people, in He always faced east with his Cardinal O’Brien is right in Catholic Church. One may the person of Christ the High back to the people. many ways in his critique. ask is this visit by the Vicar of Priest offering Christ the It was only with the SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER The US policy of ‘vengence’ Christ to Scotland so victim to the Father for the Protestant Reformation that has landed us in the unimportant that we are to remission of sins, was a apostate priests, such as John catastrophes of the Iraq and treat this as just another falsehood based on some Knox, turned around to face MAIN SWITCHBOARD Afghanistan conflicts. Too working day? spurious documents of the the people, calling themselves Tel: 0141 221 4956• Fax: 0141 221 4546 many on this side of the pond Those in Catholic schools, early Church. ‘presiders’ or ‘presidents’ over went along with these both adults and children, It is quite incredible. Mgr ‘the assembly’ at a ‘meal’ or EDITOR conflicts to their and our surely could be afforded a day Loftus actually declares that ‘memorial; of the Lord. The Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 shame. off to attend the Papal Mass in the Tridentine Liturgy intention then, as now, was to [email protected] Andrew JT Kerr Glasgow or to line the streets codified ‘in perpetuity’ by play down or deny the JEDBURGH of our country’s capital with Pope St Pius V, the Liturgy sacrificial nature of the Holy DEPUTY EDITOR Mass, not to mention the real Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 Megrahi diagnosis is presence of Our Lord in the [email protected] cause for concern Blessed Sacrament. I AM an American living in SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or If any Liturgical rite of the REPORTER New York City and while I style requirements Catholic Church is based, This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views Martin Dunlop—Tel: 0141 241 6103 certainly agree that the then, on forgery, it is that Scottish Ministers do not have expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO which was ‘fabricated’ on the [email protected] to answer to any committee of If you would like to share your opinion, send your spot in the 1960s along the correspondence to the above address the US Senate I am confused lines of Protestant reform for SUB-EDITOR by the wording of ‘lapdog’. Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, ecumenical reasons. address, and phone number or your letter will not be used Gerard Gough—Tel: 0141 241 6115 Frankly his Eminence Martin Blackshaw [email protected] Cardinal O’Brien can LIVINGSTON Friday August 20 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER MUSIC COLUMN 11

ents. If only they could see the to the Faith, his Episcopal con- tears they shed for them, like secration, and his new role as the faithful Monica did for her the spokesman of the North son so long ago. Of everything African Church: ‘the man I GOD ANOINTS US St Monica can teach us, have found is my servant patience is perhaps the greatest David; on him my consecrating lesson. She believed that oil has been poured: my hand through her prayers Christ shall strengthen him, and my JUST AS HE ANOINTED would triumph in her son, as arm shall give him courage’. the opening prayer for Mass Finally, the communion chant recalls, and so he did. paraphrases the words from the The later life of Augustine Gospel of Luke which we all was quite different from his yearn to hear on the day when early life of sin. The man who we leave this world. St once prayed “God, grant me Augustine is judged worthy to chastity and continence—but enter God’s presence. Even in not just yet” now lamented his life he had tasted his great ST MONICA late conversion to Christ: “Too mercy and love. Now he enters In our fortnightly music column, we look at St Monica’s late have I loved you, O into the joys of heaven with Beauty of ancient days, yet the words: “Well done, good Faith and rewards and St Augustine’s return to Faith ever new! Too late have I St Monica did not lose hope for her and faithful servant. Come and loved you. And behold, you son and was rewarded share in your Master’s joy!” t Monica (c.331- later regretted (and her son were within, and I abroad, and 387) was born in lamented) since whilst a stu- there I searched for you…you Interested in learning more? Roman Africa, prob- dent the young Augustine led a were with me, but I was not taken from the Book of Fr Gerard Byrne is the director ably at Thasgate, highly immoral life, ending up with you…You called and Ecclesiasticus: ‘in the midst of of the Schola Glasguensis, a now part of modern cohabitating with a woman shouted, and burst my deaf- the Church he shall open his small choir dedicated to the SAlgeria. Brought up a Christian with whom he fathered a child. ness. You flashed and shone, mouth, and [the Lord] shall fill study and performance of the in a devout family, her name However, when St Monica, and scattered my blindness. him with the spirit of wisdom Church's patrimony of liturgical (which comes from Mon, one who worried for the boy’s sal- You breathed odours, and I and understanding, and shall music. He also runs the of the North African goddess- vation sought counsel with the drew in breath—and I pant for clothe him with a stole of glo- Associates of the Schola es) may indicate that her par- bishop, he assured her ‘it is not you. I tasted, and I hunger and ry’. The gradual (chant Glasguensis open to anyone ents converted to Catholicism possible that the son of so thirst. You touched me, and I between the readings) also interested in learning to sing the whilst Monica was still a child. many tears should perish.’ For burned for your peace.” seems particularly apt: “The chant, regardless of musical The girl was known for her years the holy woman shed Now, filled with the wisdom mouth of the righteous utters experience. For further informa- piety, and even after an Fr Gerard Byrne tears for her son’s conversion which comes from God, and wisdom, and his tongue speaks tion contact Fr Byrne on arranged marriage to a pagan then finally, after he had burning with zeal for His what is just. The law of his [email protected]. man, she faithfully went to moved to Italy, her prayers Church he began to defend the God is in his heart; and his feet uk, telephone 0141-882-1024, Mass every day. holy in her later years, St were answered, and Augustine Catholic Faith against the here- do not falter. Alleluia.” or go to www.schola.org.uk Monica had three children Augustine paints a picture of a was baptised by St Ambrose (c sies he had held in his youth, whose names we know: very real and very human 340-397). This was St and was ordained a priest. he offertory chant for St The Latin Mass celebrated by Augustine, Navigius, and woman who struggled with Monica’s reward for her fideli- After only four years he Augustine’s feast Inveni Fr Byrne is now off until the Perpetua. The last two entered things like sarcasm in her early ty to Christ, as the introit for became the bishop of Carthage. TDavid (of which Anton new university term begins in religious life in early adult- life, and who was extremely her Mass recalls: “You loved How appropriate is the introit Bruckner wrote a glorious set- mid-September—Sunday hood, whilst her first-born and ambitious for her children. She righteousness, and hated (opening chant) for his Mass, ting) nicely connects his return September 12 most dearly loved child encouraged Augustine in par- wickedness. Therefore God, Augustine (354-430), became ticular to better himself your God, has anointed you”. one of the most influential through education, and hesitat- Christian writers of all time. ed to arrange a marriage for f only our young people LOOKING FORWARD TO THE Almost all of what we know him in order that he could pur- knew how much pain their about St Monica is from the sue his studies without distrac- Ilapsing from the Faith caus- PAPAL VISIT TO THE UK, writings of her son. Deeply tion. 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For Michael Turnbull the visit of Pope John Paul II (1) to Scotland in 1982 was one of great joy and relief after doubts that the trip may not have gone ahead at all due to the outbreak of the Falklands War. When the Holy Father did arrive on Scottish shores, he showed that in spite of protests from some of the more extreme ele- ments within Protestantism, he was willing to foster a spirit of ecu- menism, meeting as he did with the then Moderator of the General Assembly Church of Scotland (2) the Right Rev Professor John McIntyre. On a personal level, Mr Turnbull was also very honoured to be a part of the many musicians (3 & 4) who added colour to the Papal visit—performing as he did with the official Papal Choir at the Mass at Bellahouston Park in Glasgow

EMORY plays strange tricks but the visit of the Revd John Macleod of Stornoway, clerk of the commit- Street he took a turn up the Mound to the home of the churches. He said that the will for unity was a sign of hope front stood choir-director George Farmer, musician and for- 20,000, who massed outside our temporary enclosure in the Pope John Paul II to post-Reformation tee. Thankfully, negotiations over the visit resulted in a pos- General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Two hundred to a divided world. During the meeting, the moderator and mer RAF fighter-controller and our organist. Each of us had park,” the cardinal said. Scotland in 1982 was complex to plan and itive outcome. demonstrators led by Rev Ian Paisley protested in front of the the Pope exchanged gifts of a silver quaich and a silver stat- our music and security-badge and the souvenir of the Papal On arrival at St Bennet’s we were met by a cheering crowd fraught with multiple difficulties. Although Assembly Hall but were prevented by police from breaking uette of the Good Shepherd. Mass booklet, edited by the late Fr John Fitzsimmons, who of some 3000 people. Archbishop Marcinkus and Police the future Popes Pius II and Paul VI had Touching down in Edinburgh through barriers. Crowds on the Mound drowned out the At a press conference Professor Macintyre, who planned also wrote the homily which the Pope delivered that day, Superintendant MacPherson had anticipated just such a Mtravelled to Scotland in 1435 and in the 1930s (both on con- Forty minutes late, at 5.25pm, the British Caledonian BAC jeers from the placard-waving demonstrators. Below the to pay a courtesy visit to the Pope the following spring, including the invitation to other Christians to walk ‘hand in reception. One of them handed the Holy Father a loud-hail- fidential missions), this was to be the first visit of a serving 111 plane carrying Pope John Paul II touched down at RAF steps of the Assembly Hall, outside Edinburgh University’s praised John Paul as a man of peace and reconciliation who hand’ with him. The responsorial psalm was sung by the er. He spoke to the crowd for just a couple of minutes. He Pope to the country. Turnhouse in Edinburgh. Upon descending from the plane, New College and in the shadow of the stern statue of the had redrawn the character of the Papacy. Scottish Opera soprano, Josephine MacQueen and there was thanked them for the reception they had given him, the love When the Falklands Conflict broke out in April 1982 it the Pope went over to the grass verge, bent down and rever- Papal notary and Reformer, John Knox in the dramatic act of “We are looking to this meeting with a sense of expecta- a Papal piper, resplendent in tartan. they had shown; told them they must be tired after waiting so cast serious doubts on the possibility of a Papal visit to ently kissed the soil of Scotland—the filia specialis (special preaching, he was greeted by the Moderator, the Right Rev tion, that as a result the dialogue between Catholics and During the Mass we were too busy singing and participat- long. Then he blessed them in Latin and wished them good- Britain and Ireland. Pope John Paul asked the two daughter of the Holy See), so called from the Papal Bull of Professor John McIntyre and by nine former moderators and Protestants will be furthered,” Professor McIntyre said. ing to notice anything but the crowds stretching as far as the night. “I wish you one thing, it is a good sleep.’” he said. As Argentinian Cardinals—Raul Primatesta and Juan Pope Honorius in 1216, a major turning-point in the history their wives. Responding to misgivings and protests over the meeting, eye could see. The highlight was the hymn Our God Reigns, he went into St Bennet’s the Pope summed up the day: “It Aramburu, to come to Rome for discussions and the friend- of the medieval church as it asserted Scotland’s independ- he added: “I understand why people are unhappy about this accompanied by the silver band and the strings. The Pope was wonderful.” The cheers went on for a long, long time, as ship which Bishop Stephen McGill and Cardinal Gordon ence from the jurisdiction of the Archbishop of York. Spirit of reconciliation meeting. They are understandably afraid that the things for had come down from the sky and, when the time came for the sun sank gently in a golden red sunset. Joseph Gray, leader of Scotland’s 837,000 Catholics, had The cardinal introduced the Pope to Tom Morgan, Lord Professor McIntyre told the Pope that the history of Scotland which the martyr dies should be lost. But nobody has ceded him to leave, he passed in front of us and we raised our arms The crowds did not disperse. Hundreds of young folk developed with the Argentinian Bishops at the Second Provost of Edinburgh, to Archbishop Thomas Winning and was scarred by many occasions of religious conflict and an inch on these basic points so far.” and waved frantically. Then he took to the skies again. camped out in sleeping-bags all night, so as to have a last Vatican Council proved providential. the eleven Scottish Bishops, all of whom were wearing secu- controversy. glimpse of John Paul II when he passed by in the morning, The first meeting with the Argentinian Bishops was to be rity-classified identification badges with colour photos on “From the spirit of reconciliation which informs our meet- Glasgow greetings Cheering crowds headed for Turnhouse Airport. Cardinal Gray thought back to at a working lunch. Cardinal Basil Hume and Cardinal Gray their chests. George Younger, Secretary of State for Scotland ing today we, for our part, look forward to further dialogue For Pope John Paul, Tuesday began with a visit to St Back in Edinburgh, Cardinal Gray recalled that: “When we how different it was to the hate-filled anti-Catholic demonstra- were waiting in an anteroom to the Papal apartments when and Air Vice-Marshal Tim Lloyd, Air Officer Scotland and with your Church not only on subjects of disagreement but Joseph’s Hospital, Rosewell and, the culmination of his visit made our way from the helipad at Holyroodhouse into the tions that had convulsed that part of Edinburgh in June 1935. they arrived. Northern Ireland, were withdrawn at the last minute. The ser- also on the joint themes on which we agree in the face of a —Mass at a euphoric Bellahouston Park in Glasgow on June Popemobile after the Holy Father’s glorious reception at “Christian Unity,” he commented, “may still be far away “Shall I ever forget.” Cardinal Gray said. “Cardinal vicemen in the crowd were not wearing uniforms. hostile world,” he said. 1, 1982 with 300,000 worshippers and well-wishers, bathed Bellahouston, the streets were thick with cheering crowds.” but the winds of change have been gently blowing and in my Aramburu entered the room. His eyes opened wide when he The Pope left Turnhouse, travelling by road through west Among the people presented to the Pope was Professor James in sublime sunlight. Along the Queen’s Park to Salisbury he passed, then into 34 years as a bishop I have seen the mists slowly clearing saw me and he came straight to me, embraced me and kept Edinburgh to Murrayfield Stadium where 44,000 ecstatic Mackey of the Thomas Chalmers Chair of Systematic Theology I was privileged to have been a member of the official Grange Road towards the cardinal’s home. On both sides, and our mutual interdenominational and inter-Church suspi- repeating “Bene, bene—Gordon!” Cardinal Gray felt Vatican young Scots heard him say: “Young people of Scotland, I at New College and himself a former Catholic priest. Later, Papal Choir and I remember that day as a little glimpse of flags, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, hats, waving in the glorious cions gradually give way to an acknowledgement of sinceri- II was still bearing its fruit. “A little bonus that helped us in love you.” Enormous shouts of joy interrupted his address at St Mary’s Cathedral he addressed 1000 priests, nuns and Heaven. We were bussed through from Edinburgh early that sunset. Smiling police, joyful on-lookers, all happiness and a ty in those with whose religious beliefs and theological 1982,” he later recalled. with cheering on more than 30 occasions. ‘John Paul, John monks—cheering and waving Papal flags. morning and the groups which had rehearsed separately in truly Scottish welcome. And the smiling Holy Father, bless- teaching we cannot agree with nor accept. There was also some unpleasantness at home. Three Paul’ they called out, then singing ‘He’s got the whole world Early on the Tuesday morning, leaders of Scotland’s other every Scottish diocese met together for the first time at ing to left and right as we made our way slowly to the tem- “Hatred now has given way to love—‘There is no fear in telegrams protesting at the Pope’s visit were sent to Queen in his hands, You’ll never walk alone and Flower denominations, including Professor McIntyre, Jewish and Bellahouston where we were assembled on a hastily-erected porary railings erected for the Papal visit and closing off the love,’ said St John. ‘Perfect love drives out all fear.’” Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and the Prime Minister, of Scotland.’ Islamic leaders, met at St Bennet’s to join the Pope for dis- raked stand, all 850 of us grouped into our voices. roads that passed St Bennet’s.’ Margaret Thatcher on behalf of the Religion and Morals Around 6.50pm he was driven from Murrayfield to St cussions. The Pope spoke of working together for the pro- Down in front of us was the Croy Silver Band; up behind “We instructed the driver to turn the Popemobile so that Michael T R B Turnbull is the author of Cardinal Gordon committee of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, by Mary’s Metropolitan Cathedral. Halfway along Princes motion of human values and his desire for full unity between was the Battlefield Band and young string-players; also in His Holiness could speak to the ever-gathering crowds of 15- Joseph Gray (Saint Andrew Press, 1994) 14 MARIAN SERIES SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 20 2010 Fatima message still MARY BLESSED VIRGIN alive and well today DR HARRY SCHNITKER continues his extensive SCO series looking at the blessed figure of the Virgin Mary from many different perspectives (AUGUST) MARIAN APPARITIONS

ATIMA vies with Lourdes The same cannot be said of Fatima, as Europe’s most popular for Our Lady’s message there had Marian pilgrimage destina- many layers, as mentioned above. tion, although both are easi- Here, whilst the Russian Revolution ly eclipsed by the absolutely was transforming Czarist Russia into Fenormous multitudes that visit Our the Soviet Union, Mary ordered the Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico. dedication of that country to Her Both shrines have much in common: Immaculate Heart. they provide healing for the sick, bring In essence, the revelation comes the Faithful to a place frequented by down to the following: the Pope and all Mary and in touch with the central mes- the bishops in the Church need to come sage of repentance that both places bear together in a solemn ceremony of ded- witness to. But there the similarities icating Russia to Mary, after which the come to an end. Fatima is a very differ- country will convert. Failure to do so ent place from Lourdes, its core mes- will lead to another war worse than sage aimed at a totally different target. that of 1914-1918, to great persecution The difference starts with the respec- of the Church and the march of atheist tive visionaries. At first glance, they militancy, the destruction of several appear to have much in common. The countries and a sustained attack on the three Portuguese children came, like St Papacy. If the Church obeyed Mary’s Bernadette Soubirous, from a peasant instruction, peace would follow. background. They lived in a country In the climate that followed 1917 racked by anti-clericalism, its Church this fell on fertile ground. There is no under almost constant attack from the doubt that militant Communism 1830s onwards. Poverty was the hall- offered a very serious threat to mark of existence for St Bernadette, and Christianity, and that the Bolshevik also for Lucy, Francisco and Jacinta. Revolution was a catastrophe for the Look a little closer, and significant dif- Church. The outbreak of the Second ferences begin to appear. To begin with, World War was, indeed, worse than its the three Fatima children had been fore- predecessor, and the Papacy did come warned of their visions by two earlier, under sustained attack, as predicted at pre-visions, of a white angel. Fatima. The expansion of atheist gov- The three, their tender age notwith- ernments into Eastern Europe and the standing, were also much better versed Far East after 1945 also underscored in Catholic teaching than St Bernadette. the message of Fatima. Like her, they loved their Rosaries, but unlike her, they were clearly well- have no wish to get embroiled in versed in Scripture. Blessed Jacinta, for the endless debate on what the third example, would quote Jesus when Isecret of Fatima was, and want to asked why she was carrying the small- respect John Paul II’s assertion that it est lambs in her flock. They were also predicted the assassination attempt on well aware of the teaching on sin and his life. That further underlined the punishment. Indeed, it may be said that accuracy of Fatima, however, and by for all three, suffering was a form of the mid-1980s the Church hierarchy penance for the sins of others. Blessed even made some attempt to accommo- Franciso, in particular, had a very acute date the central demand of Fatima and sense of what he called the ‘sadness of dedicated not Russia but the whole God’ caused by human sinfulness, and world to Mary’s Immaculate Heart. wished to ‘console the Lord’ through And then the Berlin Wall came His suffering. down. Suddenly, there no longer was an Very much unlike the unworldly atheist Russia, no serious Communism Bernadette Soubirous, they were also outside North Korea and some other aware of the wider world. One of their insignificant countries, and although first questions to Our Lady concerned world-wide peace was still as far away the end date of the First World War, as ever, Europe certainly was enjoying which had reached its grim apogee in its longest peace for centuries. Fatima’s the year that Mary appeared in Fatima, political message looked rather dated, in 1917. All this made them much indeed, wrong. Well, that depends on more ready to understand what was one’s interpretation. happening to them. Their immediate Mary at Fatima had said that peace understanding that they were seeing would prevail in the end—had She not, the Mother of God underscores this the apparition would have been suspect fact. Their ability to withstand pressure as it would contradict Scripture. The from worldly authorities to keep silent dedication of Russia would have ward- on their experience also bears witness ed off the suffering of the 1917-1989 to just how intellectually prepared the Pope Benedict XVI prays in front of a statue overwhelming majority of the annual She is the feminine element of the period. shepherd children were. of Our Lady of Fatima at the Marian shrine two million or so pilgrims are women. Catholic Faith. We hear much about Russia has converted, and maybe all of Fatima in central Portugal For a large number of these, particular- how the Church has little regard for the hard work by John Paul II, includ- his matters, for the message of ly from the Portuguese, Spanish and women, but the powerful presence of ing his suffering from an assassin’s bul- Fatima is a complex one. On one pretation, enhances this idea of healing French-speaking worlds which consti- Mary rather contradicts this. At Fatima, let and illness, played its part. Russia Tlevel, Mary’s appearance was body and mind. The refuge offered to tute the bulk of the Global Catholic She is a most powerful woman, over- has not converted to Catholicism, but very similar to that at Lourdes. She the world in the message can be made Church, Our Lady of Fatima has a very whelmingly invoked by women. And here again the late Pope’s teaching in comes to cure the sick and to ask for to play at all levels, including a simple specific name. She is Nossa Senhora Fatima is one of the main expressions his encyclical in Ut Unum Sint that the intercession on behalf of sinners. one, one of healing and refuge from a da Sau’de, Our Lady of Health. of Catholic identity in the 21st century. Catholic and Orthodox are the two As at Lourdes, She also communicates life of afflictions. This is very interesting, as it points to lungs of one Church has to be taken Divine sadness at sin, and asks for As one would expect, Fatima is a the fact that to about 80 per cent of all f the above was the sum-total of into account. atonement. There is nothing here that popular case study for sociologists, pilgrims, the shrine at Fatima fulfils the what Fatima stands for, it would What has not ended is the persecu- St Bernadette would not have recog- psychologists, historians and other pro- same role as that at Lourdes. Here we Inever have become controversial. tion of the Church, overtly or covertly. nised. fessional analysts of human behaviour. witness that ancient role of Our Lady, Many people may scoff at Lourdes, but It is here that the Fatima message is The emphasis on Mary’s Immaculate Some of their conclusions are worth- that of comforter of the afflicted in few non-believers are much exercised alive and well today: there is always a Heart during the apparitions, although less, but others are full of interest. body and mind. At Fatima, too, She by what happens there, or by the mes- refuge for the Body of Christ in the usually given an overtly political inter- One of these is the finding that the appears in another ancient role: here sage conveyed to St Bernadette. Immaculate Heart of His Mother. Friday August 20 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER A GRAND LITTLE PARISH 15 Parish party brings WEEK 26, VOLUME 1 out community spirit In KT BROGAN’S fictional series this week, Fr John Paul witnesses the fantastic results and good humour that comes of a common goal A GRAND LITTLE PARISH

OUNCILLOR Chirray, out the best in everybody, it seems. Smythe to dance and she, majestic in who had served their apprenticeship home with nothing negative to report who had been mistaken Even the Gilmartin twins are fetch- peacock blue silk, allowed herself to in the Silver Slipper were accidental- apart from the fact that Mrs for a gatecrasher, was ing and carrying and looking quite be propelled round the floor at a fair ly kicked by younger parishioners Smythe’s gateaux bore a suspicious less than pleased. “I rep- angelic. rate of knots, looking particularly who were quite incorrectly doing a similarity to those sold by Janine’s resent Rigghead on the “And the home baking is of a very pleased with herself. jive when they should have been Patisserie at the other side of town. Ccouncil and have been invited, along high standard, I have to say,” he said “Like a ship’s figurehead,” mur- quickstepping, but such was the Fr John Paul had spoken to a now with my lady wife, by Mr while brushing some crumbs from mured the canon as she passed. atmosphere of wall-to-wall goodwill benevolent Cllr Chirray about use of Mullaney,” he said, his words hold- his lapel. “An imposing figure.” that no harm was done. the Welfare playing field. Miss ing full municipal dignity. “Joanne Smythe seems to have Nell Norton hijacked an apprehen- Bert Mullaney having tracked McIndoe’s taxi had arrived to take her “And these…these youths refused made her peace with Bert Mullaney sive Bernard. down Maeve Brannan busying her- home and Nell Norton was agitating to let us in.” at last. I thought they didn’t get on.” “It’s not a Ladies’ Choice,” he self in the kitchen, embarked with for a Ladies’ Choice before Fr John Mozza, Hezza and Buzz looked “Everybody’s getting on tonight. protested. her on a slow foxtrot which was so Paul managed to locate the canon. anything but repentant. Before they Sharing a meal works wonders,” was “C’mon” said Nell, the glint from spectacularly good that the dance “Where have you been?” he asked had a chance to respond, Fr John Paul the answer. her chandelier earrings matching the floor cleared, everyone watched and accusingly. “I’ve been looking all made his apologies and whisked the Fr John Paul’s next remark was all glint from her glasses. there was a spontaneous round of over for you.” visitors into the hall. An equally but drowned out in a sudden surge of applause at the end of the dance. “Aha,” the canon tapped his side indignant Bert Mullaney materialised volume from the band. didnae go t’ the trouble o’ a home Grumbles about the absence of a of his nose and smiled. and bore down on the party, ready to “The boys are wonderin’ when the perm an’a makeover tae sit in the disco were forgotten as the young “I’ve been engaged in negotiations express his displeasure. dancin’s goin’ to start, canon?” Icorner a’ night.” made their own arrangements on the of some importance. It’ll keep till Spotting empty seats at Joanne Kitty paused on her way to deliver Bernard gave in with a sigh. fringes of the dance floor. tomorrow.” Smythe’s table, Fr John Paul threw more plates to the team of dishwaters As the night wore on, soft drinks “What’s that dance called?” the himself on her mercy and she in the kitchen. and yet more tea for those who want- canon tapped a gyrating Mozza on t that, the last waltz was obliged by giving a warm welcome “They’re rarin’ to go. Maybe you ed it was served in a side room. On the shoulder. called. It was to be a Ladies’ to both the Chirrays and, surprising- could make a wee speech?” she the dance floor, the past was revisit- “Hip hop,” was the answer. AChoice. ly, to Bert Mullaney. added. ed with a Paul Jones number, which The canon shook his head in won- Nell Norton apprehended a meek “Goodness me father,” she The canon needed little persua- had been requested by the canon. derment. bachelor whose mother made him gushed. “What with the president of sion. After his few words, the lights “It’ll get the new parishioners “The last time I saw something wear a pullover summer and winter St Jerome’s Ladies’ Guild and Cllr were dimmed, the glitter ball activat- mixed in with the old stagers,” he like that was when Finn disturbed a because she thought him ‘delicate.’ Chirray, I seem to have landed the ed and the Rigghead Boys swung told the bandleader. wasps’ nest,” he said. He looked slightly alarmed. VIP table.” into a quickstep as if they’d never There was a Spot Dance with a The crowd thinned out a little as Mrs Joanne Smythe, smiling the Bert Mullaney looked a little been in retirement. prize for the winner and an Excuse the younger children grew tired and smallest smile of triumph, chose apprehensive. Kitty, silver dance shoes sparkling, Me which allowed the more hesitant were swept off home by their par- Bert Mullaney. It was nearly an hour before the was first on the floor with Finn. gentlemen to secure the partners of ents. The Rigghead Boys had long There was no sign of Maeve canon and Fr John Paul met up again. Their twinkling steps drew a sudden their choice after a period of initial since discarded their jackets and Brannan. “Now there’s an interesting “A great success so far,” smiled burst of applause. Bert Mullaney, reflection. showed no signs of tiring. thing,” the canon murmured to no the former. “This party is bringing with a courtly bow, invited Mrs Now and then, ballroom dancers The ladies of St Jerome’s had gone one in particular. Don’t believe everything that is written in the bible DESPITE those who repeat the canard The last word is with the that Vatican II was not doctrinal, it has Church—‘for all of what has been said in fact two Dogmatic Constitutions. Mgr Basil about the way of interpreting scripture One is on Revelation—Dei Verbum. is subject finally to the judgement of It’s there that we are told not to Loftus Zeal and Patience the Church, which carries out the believe everything we read in the divine commission and ministry of Bible—although it is put more guarding and interpreting the Word of elegantly than that. lack of it’ (RAF MacKenzie, SJ, signs he came up with eventually God’ (n.12). Before Vatican II the Church had ‘Introduction to Documents of Vatican simply meant ‘important bishop’s big But just as sign language doesn’t taught that there were two sources of II’, by Walter Abbott, SJ, p. 106). This house’. Similarly, when I once led the have a sign for every word someone Revelation—Scripture and Tradition. doesn’t mean that some parts of Rosary in Pidgin English, I had to may speak—neither does human The council teaches that there is only Scripture are not inspired. All of it is express ‘Our Father who art in language have a word for everything one source—God, who reveals inspired. Inspiration means that “God Heaven’ as ‘Big Fella in Sky’. God reveals. Only the Divine Word Himself to us through the two chose men and, while they were Properly to interpret words into fully expresses that. channels of Scripture and Tradition. employed by Him, they made use of another language, whether a In 1947 Pope Pius XII had already God asks us for an answer to what their powers and abilities, so that with conventional one, or sign language, or given the green light to Catholic He tells us about Himself. So we come Him acting in them and through them, Pidgin English, one has to understand scholars to work with non-Catholic to the interpretation of what He tells they, as true authors, consigned to the culture of the people who express experts in interpreting Scripture. us not just with scholarship but also writing everything and only those themselves in that language. Likewise, Vatican II, by downgrading with Faith. We don’t want to know things which He wanted.” (Dei a corresponding skill is needed when Scripture from a source of Revelation what God says just in order to be able Verbum, n.II). translating them back. When Scripture to a channel by which God, the only to give intellectual assent. Rather, we But this still needs to be interpreted. was thought to be a source of Source of Revelation, makes Himself want to know more about Him so that God is perfect, but human language is revelation it was untouchable. ‘Apple’ Word of God, or man’s interpretation? known to us, increased this freedom to we can deepen our love for Him. not—‘the words of God, expressed in in the Garden of Eden meant apple. subject Scripture to the same literary Assent is an act of the intellect. Love human language, have been made like But now even with Scripture: particular circumstances as he used examination as any other form of is an act of the will. human discourse, just as of old the “Those who search out the intention of contemporary literary forms in writing. It was, after all, written down In order to let us know more about Word of the eternal Father, when He the sacred writers must, among other accordance with the situation of his by human beings, and so any Him, so that we can love Him more, took to Himself the weak flesh of things, have regard for ‘literary times and culture. ‘For the correct imperfection or corruption is due to God did two things. First He became humanity, became like other men’ forms’. For truth is proposed and understanding of what the sacred author them. man, taking on our weaknesses. Then (n.13). So the imperfection of human expressed in a variety of ways, wanted to assert, due attention must be He inspired men to write down His language needs to be interpreted. depending on whether a text is history paid to the customary and characteristic message for us, and so weakened His I once watched an expert in sign of one kind or another, or whether its styles of perceiving, speaking, and Mgr Basil Loftus is a priest of the message. language translating what I said, for form is that of prophecy, poetry or narrating, which prevailed at the time of Diocese of Leeds now living in Not all of Scripture is God’s the benefit of the deaf. I paused to let some other type of speech. the sacred writer, and to the customs retirement in the North of Sutherland. revelation: ‘much of it is the record of him catch up when I saw that he was The interpreter must investigate what men followed at that period in their He worked in secretariat for English revelation’s effects, of the human struggling to express Apostolic meaning the sacred writer intended to everyday dealings with one another’ and Welsh bishops in Rome during the reactions to it, of men’s faith, or the Nunciature in sign language. The express and actually expressed in (n.12). Second Vatican Council 16 MISSIONS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 20 2010

Do you have a story for us here at the Scottish Catholic Saying goodbye to a people Observer? You can call us on 0141 221 4956 or send us an whose Faith is inspirational e-mail: info@scottishcatholic observer. org.uk Scottish priest FR COLIN MacINNES MISSIONS MESSAGE who has now had to leave his parish in Guayaquil, Ecuador, explains how the work and Faith of the people there will always remain an inspiration to him

OR health reasons I had to leave my parish in Guayaquil and have just spent the morning introduc- ing the new incumbent to his new parish. On returning to the houseF I asked him how he felt. He just uttered one word, ‘afraid.’ EWTN PROGRAMMES To be responsible for Catechetical forma- tion, Liturgical groups, youth clubs, a med- SUN 22 AUG GOD IN TIBET ical clinic and centres, a micro-finance 1PM WED 25 AUG organisation, schools nurseries, Sunday and LIVE SUNDAY MASS 1PM weekday Masses in five different areas, 3PM LIVE DAILY MASS which seemed more like different parishes, THE WORLD OVER 7.30PM and so on simply left him shell-shocked. 4PM THE GOOD SHEPHERD Yet, during the four months I was at home LIFE ON THE ROCK THU 26 AUG in Scotland on sick leave, a young lay per- 7PM 1PM son who has been helping me for the last MOUNT ST MARY’S LIVE DAILY MASS three years as a lay missionary attended to UNIVERSITY 7.30PM these duties. 8PM PRIESTS OF THE SACRED Señorita Teresita del Consuelo tried her vocation in a convent but it seemed that the THE BEST OF THE JOURNEY HEART more contemplative congregations were not 8PM HOME: ENGLAND active enough or sufficiently parish orientat- 10PM HAS SCIENCE DISCOVERED ed; that the socially involved congregations The faith of people like Nancy Marina (above) ROME REPORTS GOD? did not give sufficient time to prayer. A sit- and Teresita del Consuelo (right) provided a 11PM 9PM uation similar to the person too light for perfect example of God’s love in action BENEDICTION EWTN LIVE heavy work and too heavy for light work. MON 23 AUG FRI 27 AUG She left the convent but wanted to offer a their hands, in the person of Nancy Marina, 1PM 1PM number of years of her life as a lay mission- one of the most gifted students that had LIVE DAILY MASS LIVE DAILY MASS ary. It was my good fortune that she wanted entered their laboratories in many years. 7.30PM 7.30PM to team up with me. She learnt some theol- It took less than two hours for the doctors CHILE QUASIMODO: UKRAINE: A FORGOTTEN ogy in the various convents and has a degree to diagnose a disease that was to put an end on human spiritual development. She has a to her dream and shatter her university’s CHRIST’S COWBOYS GENERATION 9PM good dose of enthusiasm combined with an ambitious hopes for her. She had a particu- 9PM inexhaustible sense of humour that readily lar strand of diabetes which was fast moving LIFE ON THE ROCK FR CORAPI: IMMORTAL endears her to people. She is just full of the through her body and an immediate amputa- that the remains of her amputated leg had COMBAT SAT 28 AUG joie de vivre. tion of her leg was needed. The dream just opened once again and was gangrenous. She 10PM 1PM Srta Consuelo is a very positive influence begun was over and a very uncertain future had no money, only debts, and there seemed CATHOLIC LIVES LIVE DAILY MASS in the parish and an example of how a lay lay before her. to be no possibility of betterment. TUES 24 AUG 7PM person can enrich parish pastoral life. Nancy Marina was from a very poor fam- As she sat in the church stalls she con- 1PM LIVING THE LITURGY ily and had to work at nights and at week- fronted her God LIVE DAILY MASS 9PM e are still a very clerical Church ends in order to finance her studies in the “Look God, I don't know if you exist or if 7.30PM THE WORLD OVER and even in Latin America where university. There was no possibility of her you care about me but I would say this,” she Wthe laity makes a huge contribu- continuing to work as a domestic servant said. “I have suffered a lot: my dreams about tion to parish life, women are not given the and so there was no possibility of her con- the future have been shattered more than credit which is their due. tinuing in the university. once, my problems are above numbering. I LAY READERS’ GUIDE We still think that it is only the priest who Her university students came to the rescue: want one more chance. If not I am dead and, can lead God’s people in prayer or who can bingos, roadside shows, street catering and so remember, you are the God of life. by Fr John Breslin call God’s blessing over the congregation on and the money was raised. The students, “My affected leg broke and split in two. and who can advise when problems invade though envious of her incisive intellect, rapid The doctors have no idea what could be our lives. The fact is that God’s grace comes powers of analysis, and clarity of expression, done. I cannot pay for another operation. SUNDAY AUGUST 22 in different ways, through different people knew that she was from a shanty town, that The bleeding gets worse daily. Sunday 21/C. Isaiah 36:18-21. Response: Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News. Hebrews 12:5- and all of us have a particular responsibility she had to work as a domestic servant to “You have to cure me so that I can get my 7.11-13. Luke 13:22-30. because of our baptism to share our Faith finance her studies and that a medical inter- daughter—who is already 11 years old— with others. vention of this nature was light miles beyond baptised and be in peace with God. If not, it MONDAY Srta Consuelo has been an exemplary her means. Envy had given way to admira- will be the death of another sinner.” 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5.11-12. Response: Proclaim the missionary of God’s grace to individuals, to tion and the money was raised. On Holy Thursday Nancy Marina woke wonders of the Lord among all the peoples. Matthew groups and to the parish at large. up in great pain. She thought that her life 23:13-22. In a particular way I am indebted to her: t would take a page or two to detail Nancy was about to come to an end. She pleaded TUESDAY she coaxed me back to life while lying Marina’s life from her university days to with God to give her one more chance or her Feast of St Bartholomew. Apocalypse 21:9-14. unconscious for two days after a severe Ithe present time—20 years of struggle, child would never be baptised. She fell back Response: Your friends, O Lord, make known the glori- heart attack; on other occasions when suf- disillusionment, a union of convenience on her pillow. On Thursday evening she was ous splendour of your reign John 1:45-51. fering from fever she would lay cold towels resulting in a son and a daughter, being aban- at Mass, cured. Doctors had no explanations on my forehead and I would be truly grate- doned by her husband, finding employment to offer. Nancy is quite clear about the true WEDNESDAY ful for the relief; she would cut my toe nails, difficulties, mounting financial problems explanation—God had acted. She is simply 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10.16-18. Response: O blessed put my socks on and tie my laces as I recov- and diminishing possibilities of resolving content to recount the facts. are those who fear the Lord. Matthew 23:27-32. ered from various hip operations—a neces- them. Despair stared her in the face. Last week I baptised her daughter and THURSDAY sary if unpleasent task. One evening as she was walking the knew that I was with a person very near to 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. Response: I will bless your name Every morning, just after 6am, she streets she passed the Church as we were God. How God works in the lives of the poor forever, O Lord. Matthew 24:42-51. accompanies me to the chapel for prayer praying the Stations of the Cross. The is one of the modern day miracles which is a and meditation for an hour. In a word, we all prayers seemed different from the formulae constant inspiration to the missionary. FRIDAY contribute to being a people of God on pil- she had learned from her childhood— Memorial of St Monica. 1 Corinthians 1:17-25. grimage to the eternal kingdom and Srta betrayal, pain, disillusionment and death I Anyone wishing to donate to Fr Response: The Lord fills the earth with His love. Matthew 25:1-13. Consuelo is an example of what a lay person were experiences she could identify with. MacInnes’ mission can send monies: to and a woman can contribute on that journey. She would come back the following night. Scottish International Solidarity Fund, Royal SATURDAY Though having to trudge three miles to the Bank of Scotland: Sort No: 83 24 26 Memorial of St Augustine. 1 Corinthians 1:26-31. t only took two years for the science church on two crutches, she was there every Account No: 00151866, 20 West Gernish, Response: Happy the people the Lord has chosen as department of Guayaquil University to night throughout Lent. South Uist HS8 5RW. Treasurer: Canon His own. 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GOLDEN WEDDING BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE TRAYNOR CAMPBELL MacDONALD 52nd Anniversary 3rd Anniversary In loving memory of our MORGAN – MURRAY Please pray for the soul of In loving memory of my dear father and grandfa- Tony to Eileen, on August Father Owen Traynor, loving wife and mother, ther, Alexander, who died 23, 1960 in St Joseph’s who died on August 23, Margaret Ann Campbell August 16, 1977, also our Church, Tollcross. 1958. R.I.P. (Nan) who died on August dear mother and grand- On whose soul, sweet Deo Gratias. 26, 2007. mother, Jessie, who died Jesus, have mercy. on February 23, 1955. Those we hold most dear, DEATHS Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Fois shiorruidh thoir Never truly leave us … for him. dhaibh a Thighearna, HALBERT They live on. DOLAN Agus solus nach dibir Peacefully at Monklands MEMORIAM In kindness they showed, In loving memory of Brian dearrsadh orra. Hospital, with family The comfort they shared, Dolan, who died August FAY CAMERON Inserted by all the family, around her, Phyllis (nèe And the love they brought 22, 2005, aged 26 years. Remembering with love, 1st Anniversary home and away. Young) died on Tuesday, A treasured son, brother our dear mum, Agnes In loving memory of our into our lives. August 10, 2010. Beloved and uncle. (née McInally), a wise, dearest Marion, died Au- Our Lady of Lourdes, pray McDONALD wife of James, devoted We have loved him in life, loving, down to earth, gust 14, 2009. for her. In loving memory of our mum to Ann-Louie, Karen- Let us not forget him in good humoured mum, Put Your arms around her Inserted by her loving dear mum, Catherine Mc- Ann, Amanda-Jane and death. gran and great-gran, who Lord, husband Cathal. Donald, died August 23, Mark, much loved gran to Rest in God’s peace passed away on June 13, Shelter her with care, Quietly today your mem- 1980, beloved wife of Emma, Morgan, Sean, Brian. 2006, and whose birthday Make up for all she suf- ory we treasure, James McDonald, who Thomas, Michael and From the family. Paul. Loved sister to Mary we remember on August fered, Loving you always, forget- died February 12, 1992. 21. And all that was unfair. The many things you did and Bill. ting you never. EASDALE We love and miss you so Inserted by all her loving for us, Fortified by the rites of the Our Lady of the Isles, In loving memory of much Mum. family. In your kind and loving Holy Catholic Church. pray for her. Joseph S. Easdale, who R.I.P. Our Lady, pray for her. ways, From all your loving fam- Jennifer, Mairead, Michael died August 25, 1973, Give us memories to ily. and Seumas. beloved husband of the treasure, MacKINNON late Sophia Clark and In loving memory of our As we think of you each CAMPBELL, Mary dear father of Helen. beloved devoted mother, day. 1st Anniversary R.I.P. Mary Jessie, aged 69 Liz and Jim. years, who died on Au- In loving memory of my gust 4, 2010, at the dear sister-in-law and our McDONALD Golden Jubilee Hospital, auntie, who died on Au- In loving memory of our Glasgow. gust 22, 2009. R.I.P. beloved sister, Catherine Sorely missed. R.I.P. CAMPBELL Eternal rest grant unto McGeehan, who died Au- Son Seumas, daughter 3rd Anniversary her, O Lord, gust 23, 1980. R.I.P. Mary Margaret and friend Treasured memories of Let perpetual light shine The years we spent to- KENNEDY gether, James. Michael Iain, a loving hus- upon her, Please remember in your band, dad and gen, who The happy times we 128 Craigston, Barra. May she rest in peace. prayers our beloved died on August 19, 2007. knew, Katie and family, Kilbride, ELLIOTT mother, Mae, who died on R.I.P. Are lived again so often, McLEAN In loving memory of my May 16, 2005, and whose Precious forever are South Uist. In daily thoughts of you. Peacefully at Roadmeet- beloved husband, birthday occurs on August memories of you, Margaret, Rose and Anne. ings Hospital, Carluke, on PETER, and much loved 24. Also our father, Josh, O take him to Thy Sacred CONVILL August 10, 2010, Anna Dad and Granda, died Au- whose birthday occurs on Heart, In loving memory of our MacDOUGALL Lafferty, aged 84 years. gust 18, 2008. September 1, and who And let him henceforth be, dear mother, Mary Convill, 4th Anniversary Beloved wife of the late So sadly missed. died on March 26, 1976. A messenger of love be- died August 20, 1957. Precious memories of Tony McLean, much loved Inserted by Margaret and Lovingly remembered by tween, May she rest in peace. Jean, a much loved mum mum of Margaret, Clare all the family. family. and the late Catherine, Our sorrowing hearts and and granny, who died Au- Thee. gust 18, 2006. R.I.P. mother-in-law to Bill and GEDDES Our Lady of Lourdes and Sad are the hearts that Mama to Martin, Julie, 5th Anniversary RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM St Michael, pray for him. loved you, John, David and Marie- Treasured memories of CRAWLEY Dearly loved and sorely Silent the tears that fall, Clare. our dear mum and gran, Of your charity, please missed by his wife Belle, Living life without you Fortified by the rites of the Agnes, who died on Au- pray for the repose of the Annemarie, Michael, Mum, Holy Catholic Church. gust 21, 2005. soul of Reverend George Rosemary and Paul. Is the hardest part of all. Quietly today your mem- Crawley, former Parish Gentle Jesus up above, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray ory we treasure, Priest of St Barnabas’, Please tell Gen how much for her. Missing you always, for- Cherished Shettleston, who died on we miss him and give him COX Your loving daughter, getting you never. August 22, 1990. all our love. Treasured memories of Mary Margaret and An- Memories Liz, Alastair and family. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Your loving grandchildren. drew. Bert, loving husband, dad Good night, wee Gran. for him. Of Your and papa, died August 18, Lots of love. Inserted by his loving sis- MacEACHEN 2005, aged 59 years. Great-grand-daughter Loved Ones ter and family relatives. 24th Anniversary We think of him as living, Olivia. In the hearts of those he Please pray for the re- pose of the soul of Mary touched, Place Your Intimation HARKIN Angela MacEachen, who To place your For nothing loved is ever Announcing, With a prayerful remem- Remembering, died on August 19, 1986; lost, Thanking intimation brance for Reverend Births, Marriages, also our father, Allan, Father John Harkin, died And he was loved so Deaths,Anniversaries whose 18th anniversary Call: 0141 August 17, 1996. much. occurred on July 5. 241 6106 Our Lady of Medjugorje, You’re forever in our Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Queen of Peace, pray for hearts. for them. him. Rest in peace. Inserted by their loving To place a Family Announcement Contact Alice. Agnes and the family. Patricia Cairney: 0141 241 6106 family. Friday August 20 2010 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

MacKINNON McNAMEE MONK MURDOCH SWANZEY In loving memory of our In loving memory of my 17th Anniversary 20th Anniversary To the everlasting mem- dear brother, brother-in- dearest wife, Moira, loving In loving memory of my In loving memory of my ory of Mac, who died Au- law and uncle, Philip mother and grandmother, dear brother, and our dear mother, Aylss, who Joseph MacKinnon, who who died August 21, uncle, Donald John, who died on August 24, 1990. gust 27, 1987, beloved died August 23, 1997. 2000. died on August 22, 1993. R.I.P. husband of Cathy and R.I.P. No tears, no verse can Always in our thoughts Maureen. loved dad of Geraldine. Behind the smile there’s ever say, and prayers. R.I.P. many a tear, How much we miss you Eternal rest grant unto I beseech all those who For one we lost and loved every day, him, O Lord, McHUGH so dear, But loving memories hold And let perpetual light loved me to grant me the Precious and everlasting Silent thoughts of times you close, shine upon him. help of their prayers. (St memories of Charlie, a together, Until we meet in God’s May he rest in peace. Ephrem). very much loved husband, Hold memories that will good time. Amen. dad and grandpa, who last forever. St Anthony, pray for her. Inserted by Angus John, died so suddenly on Au- Our Lady of the Isles, Inserted by husband Jim Katie and family, Liniclate, gust 26, 1993. pray for him. and all the family. Benbecula. WILSON Life is unending because Inserted by Mary Mar- MURPHY Treasured memories of love is undying. th garet and Peter. 13 Anniversary my beloved parents, Brid- All our very fondest love. In loving memory of my Memories of you, Uncle MacNEIL get, died August 24, 1971, Marie and family. Philip, 9th Anniversary beloved wife, Mary, a and Peter, died March 22, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray We will love and treasure In loving memory of loved mother, gran and for him. forever. my dear husband, and mother-in-law, who died 1969; also my dear uncle, MacINNES Angela and Neil James. our dear father and August 20, 1997. Also two William Rolland, died July In loving memory of a grandfather, William, who loved sons and brother, 13, 1981. Peter, fatally injured dear Aunt and Grand- died August 20, 2001. Eternal rest grant unto Aunt, Mary Ann MacKINNON R.I.P. March 16, 1986 and John, them, O Lord, MacInnes, who died on Treasured memories of Although you are not be- MOONEY died July 9, 2008. August 22, 2003. Jean MacKinnon, a won- side us, 3rd Anniversary Anyone who thinks of And let perpetual light God grant her eternal derful wife, mother and You are never far away, Of your charity, please them today, shine upon them. rest. grandmother, who died You are always in our pray for the repose of the A little prayer to Jesus May they rest in peace. soul of Helen, loving wife say. Inserted by family, Dal- August 21, 2002, aged hearts, Amen. iburgh, South Glendale 64. With every passing day, of the late Peter, loving St Kevin, pray for them. Sorely missed. and Inverness. A bouquet of beautiful As time goes by without mother, gran and great- Our Lady of Lourdes, pray memories sprayed with a you, gran of the family, who for them. Always in my thoughts. MacISAAC million tears, And days turn into years, died August 22, 2007. Inserted by their loving Bernadette. xx Please remember in your Wishing God could have They hold a million mem- We think of you in silence, family. prayers, Donald Archie, a spared you, if just for a ories, We make no outward dear husband, father and few more years. And many a silent tear. show, grandfather, who died Au- God Bless and keep you Inserted by his loving But what it meant to lose MURPHY gust 24, 2009. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT till we meet again. wife Morag and family you, 4th Anniversary A day that’s filled with Your loving husband and grandchildren, No one will ever know. Treasured memories of sadness, TROWER Roddy. Neilston, Glasgow and Time changes many our dear Mum, Margaret, Returns to us today, The family of the late Mar- Barra. things, who died August 25, 2006 To mark the day you left garet Trower (nèe Scul- But one thing changes and of our dear dad, us, MacKINNON never, James, who died on Janu- lion) who died on July 19, In such a sudden way. 8th Anniversary MacPHEE The memory of those ary 24, 1973. wish to thank Canon God saw you getting In loving memory of our Treasured memories of happy days, Let perpetual light shine weary, O’Sullivan and Fr Quinn, dear mum, Jean, who Joan, a dear mother, When we were all to- upon them, He did what He thought and the Abbot and com- died on August 21, grandmother and great- gether. May they rest in peace. best, munity of Nunraw for Sweet Sacred Heart of Inserted by Margaret, He took you gently by the 2002. grandmother, died August Jesus, we place all our Robert, Elaine, James comfort; the staff of Cen- hand, We lost a mother with a 17, 2007. R.I.P. trust in you. and Caroline. tenary House; the staff of And laid you down to rest. heart of gold, Sadly missed and always Inserted by her loving Rest in peace. How much we miss her in our thoughts. Ward 4, Monklands Hos- family. Ma and family, Eriskay. can never be told, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray pital; all relatives and She shared our troubles for her. REID friends for Mass cards, MacKINNON and helped us along, Inserted by Effie and fam- MULLARKEY - Clare 14th Anniversary 13th Anniversary If we follow her footsteps ily. 2nd Anniversary and 23rd In loving memory of my and Mr Sherry for funeral In loving memory of my we can never go Anniversary dear brother, and uncle, arrangements. beloved son, Philip wrong. In loving memory of a Kenny, died on August 24, Holy Mass will be offered Joseph MacKinnon, who St Jude, pray for her. MONK dear Mammy, Granny and 1996; our grandparents, for the intentions of all. died on August 23, 1997, From her loving In loving memory of a Great-Granny, died Au- John and Bridget; also aged 44 years. R.I.P. children, grandchildren dear husband and father, gust 16, 2008, aged 88. Rose, died August 10, I hold you close within my and their families, South Donald John, who Also John Tom, a wonder- 1957; and Katie, Bobby, heart, Uist. died on August 22, 1993. ful Daddy and Grandpa, Jimmy, Johnny, Joe; And there you shall re- R.I.P. died June 4, 1987, aged our nephews John, THANKSGIVING main, We think of you in silence, 73. Robert, Thomas, GRATEFUL thanks to To walk with me through- MacMILLAN We make no outward Too dearly loved to be for- James Reid, and niece out my life, Precious memories of show, gotten. Patricia. Venerable Margaret Sin- Until we meet again. Norman, a dear father What it meant to lose Love daughter Marion and May they rest in peace. clair for improvement in St Teresa of Lisieux, pray and grandfather, died Au- you, John Our Lady of Lourdes, pray eyesight and success in for him. gust 17, 1969. No one will ever know. Grandson Barry (Kerry) for them. exams. Still praying to- Dearly loved and sadly Eternal rest grant unto Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Granddaughter Kelly Inserted by Lizzie and wards her Beatification. missed. him, O Lord. for him. (Michael) nephews and nieces, 115 Inserted by his sorrowing His loving family, Eriskay Inserted by his loving wife Great-Grandchildren Luke Ardshiel Road, Dru- Publication promised. – mother. and Glasgow. and family. and Erin. moyne. 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As hosts of God’s people, we should God, upon your inheritance; you restored offer hospitality to those who cannot the land when it languished; your flock reward us. In the custom of His time and settled in it; in your goodness, O God, you Twenty-Second Sunday place, Jesus exaggerates to make a point. provided it for the needy. of Ordinary Time—First We do not have to leave out our friends (R) God, in your goodness, you have made and families. But neither should we leave a home for the poor. Reading out the poor and disabled. Second Reading Discussion You have come to Mount Zion and to the city of Behave humbly, and then you will find favour with the Lord. A Because God created each one of us and the living God. A reading from the letter of St reading from the Book of Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 loves each one of us, each one of us is Paul to the Hebrews 12:18-19, 22-24. important. We start out as babies who are Brothers and sisters, you have not My child, conduct your affairs with supposed to be ‘selfish,’ who need to have approached that which could be touched others pay attention to us and take care of and a blazing fire and gloomy darkness humility,and you will be loved more than our needs because we can’t do anything for and storm and a trumpet blast and a voice a giver of gifts. ourselves. Gradually we grow up and are speaking words such that those who heard Humble yourself the more, the greater you able to do more things by ourselves. begged that no message be further Gradually, we can help take care of others. addressed to them. are, and you will find favour with God. We can be happy ‘behind the scenes’ and No, you have approached Mount Zion What is too sublime for you, seek not, into we can be happy ‘at the head table.’ Life and the city of the living God, the heavenly things beyond your strength search not. usually has a little bit of both in store for us. Jerusalem, and countless angels in festal What can you do by and for yourself that gathering, and the assembly of the firstborn The mind of a sage appreciates proverbs, you couldn’t do last year or a few years ago? enrolled in Heaven, and God the judge of and an attentive ear is the joy of the wise. How can you take care of others now, all, and the spirits of the just made perfect, Water quenches a flaming fire, and alms perhaps a pet who needs food or water, or a and Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant, little brother or sister who needs your and the sprinkled blood that speaks more atone for sins. attention and help? eloquently than that of Abel. The Word of the Lord Reflection How can you do what Jesus says in the The Word of the Lord. HAVE you noticed how often Jesus talks Gospel and help the ones among us who about feasts? He wants us to be prepared need our help the most? Alleluia for that great feast that is the fullness of John 14:23 God’s reign. Activities (R) Alleluia, alleluia. The Children’s Liturgy page is published one In today’s Gospel, Jesus prepares us A proverb is a brief saying that If anyone loves me he will keep my word, week in advance to allow RE teachers and those with some good advice about ways to be communicates a truth. For example: “An and my Father will love him, and we shall a guest and ways to be a host. As God’s attentive ear is the wise man’s joy.” come to Him. taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to guests in this world, we should act What kind of proverbs do you think (R) Alleluia, alleluia. use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment humbly and remember that we are most young people need to hear? always in the presence of Someone Complete the following and compose Gospel to their teaching materials greater than we are. at least one of your own. Suggestions are They will come from east and west to take their given, but try to write better ones. places at the feast in the Kingdom of God. A The truthful person lives forever, but reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke the liar (dies a little with each lie; dies bit 14:1, 7-14. by bit). On a sabbath Jesus went to dine at the Happiness is not found in piled-up home of one of the leading Pharisees, possessions. It is found in (loving God and the people there were observing Him and others; loving and being loved). carefully. He told a parable to those who A person is not what he or she wears. had been invited, noticing how they were Clothes are (just costumes and disguises). choosing the places of honour at the table. A true friend is a safe haven. He or she “When you are invited by someone to a (protects us from the cold winds of wedding banquet, do not recline at table in loneliness.) the place of honour. A more distinguished Choose one wise saying to put into guest than you may have been invited by action this week! him, and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say, ‘give your Prayer place to this man,’ and then you would Dear God, let gratitude, praise, and proceed with embarrassment to take the thanksgiving continuously flow from my lowest place. lips. May I always give thanks to you in all “Rather, when you are invited, go and circumstances. Amen. take the lowest place so that when the host comes to you he may say, ‘my friend, Responsorial Psalm move up to a higher position.’ Then you 68:4-5, 6-7, 10-11 will enjoy the esteem of your companions (R) God, in your goodness, you have made at the table. For every one who exalts a home for the poor. himself will be humbled, but the one who The just rejoice and exult before God; they humbles himself will be exalted.” are glad and rejoice. Then He said to the host who invited Sing to God, chant praise to His name; Him: “When you hold a lunch or a dinner, whose name is the Lord. do not invite your friends or your brothers (R) God, in your goodness, you have made or your relatives or your wealthy a home for the poor. neighbours, in case they may invite you The father of orphans and the defender of back and you have repayment. widows is God in His holy dwelling. “Rather, when you hold a banquet, invite God gives a home to the forsaken; He the poor, the crippled, the lame, the blind; leads forth prisoners to prosperity. blessed indeed will you be because of their (R) God, in your goodness, you have made inability to repay you. For you will be a home for the poor. repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.” A bountiful rain you showered down, O The Gospel of the Lord. 22 VOCATIONS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 20 2010 Supporting the men on a mission In our monthly feature, DAN McGINTY gives an insight into the growth of vocations in India in spite of continuing violence, the work of the SMA Fathers and Pope Benedict XVI’s commitment to promoting the religious life

ESPITE growing ward—it takes courage to pro- ignorance and to help nurture way in preaching to Africans is journey, so that the Lord will “Dear friends, this is the mys- levels of attacks claim Jesus to the non-Christian African vocations to the no longer as strong as it was. protect them and watch over tery of God’s call, the mystery on Christian com- world, it is a challenge.” priesthood. With the conclusion of the them in troubled situations and of vocation,” he said. “It is part munities in India, Now, India is one of the From the Scottish base of the Year For Priests in June how- amid life’s dangers.” of the life of every Christian, the number of world’s biggest exporters of SMA Fathers, missionaries go to ever, many more young but it is particularly evident in Dvocations in the country is con- priests, with over 800 serving some of the most troubled spots Catholics are aware of the need ocieties and orders such those whom Christ asks to leave tinuing to grow, with the Syro- in the US alone, and with in the African continent; Liberia, to examine potential vocations, as the Society of African everything in order to follow Malabar Bishop of Sagar Indian priests taking the mes- Ivory Coast, Congo to live out and of what can be expected of SMissions are at the fore him more closely. reporting a steady upturn in sage of Christ across the world, their vocation, preaching to those them if they follow it through. of providing a structure and “The seminarian experiences ordinations over the past decade. one organisation to benefit who have never heard the word At the close of the Year For persistent outlet for Catholics’ the beauty of that call in a Last year the diocese report- from the surge in vocations is of Christ, or who have no priests Priests, Pope Benedict XVI calling, allowing people to pic- moment of grace which could ed over 650 violent incidents, the SMA Fathers. to minister the sacraments. said: “In admitting men to ture how their life following be defined as ‘falling in love.’ the second highest number in However, with almost 1000 priestly ministry and in their God will proceed and the effects His soul is filled with amaze- the whole country, but despite rom all over the world, missionaries overall, the formation, we will do every- they can have upon others. ment, which makes him ask in these threats, young men and missionaries travel to Scottish impact on the SMA thing we can to weigh the The Holy Father encouraged prayer: ‘Lord, why me?’ But women continue to come for- FAfrica to preach the Fathers is diminishing, the long authenticity of their vocation this attitude, as he addressed love knows no ‘why’; it is a ward to fulfil their vocations. Gospel and the message of tradition of missionaries from and make every effort to the congregation at World free gift to which one responds Bishop Chirayath spoke in Jesus, and among them are Britain and Ireland leading the accompany priests along their Youth Day in Cologne in 2005. with the gift of self.” praise of the young people many priests from India. They from his diocese. use their vocation to educate “They know, after (violence and preach, to care for the ill in) Orissa, that there are persecu- and handicapped, to work with tions and these incidents—the local governments and chari- killing of priests and sisters—are ties to alleviate poverty and all known to every young man or woman, but in spite of that India, despite continuing violence is they come forward to be priests one of the world’s biggest exporters or sisters,” he said. “In some of priests, many of whom now work cases only children come for- as missionaries with the SMA Fathers

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THOUSANDS of people, many dis- side the gates, watching from afar. sia or assisted suicide rose The Dutch Association for a abled or ailing, were evacuated last After about five hours, the shrine 13 per cent in 2009 and now Voluntary End to Life said it is Sunday from the Marian shrine at reopened and Assumption ceremonies total about two per cent of looking at putting together a Lourdes in southern France after a resumed. “Inspection of the site allowed all deaths in the European Swiss-style euthanasia clinic bomb threat on the Feast of the us to determine that it was an unfounded nation. that would make it even easier Assumption. The pilgrims returned threat,” Pierre Adias, spokesman for The news, which already for people to be killed or kill after explosives experts scoured the Lourdes, said. worries pro-life advocates, themselves. area. sparked a further concern with The RNW news service indi- Some 30,000 pilgrims were at Lourdes Peaceful evacuation talk of creating a euthanasia cates the group wants to estab- when police received an anonymous The mayor said the evacuation was ‘hospital’ to facilitate more lish facilities where they can threat late in the morning saying bombs peaceful but acknowledged ‘the atmos- deaths. engage in euthanasia and assist- would hit the site on Sunday afternoon. phere is not one of the greatest calm.’ The euthanasia numbers con- ing suicides for those who want “It was a cruel hoax,” a police It had been a great shock Mr Adias tinue to rise and the newly- to die. spokesman said. said. “We have no idea who is behind reported increase follows a 10.5 They do not want to limit the “Somebody wanted to cause as much this. Bomb scares are not something you per cent rise in deaths from killing ‘services’ to merely disruption as possible to people already associate with Lourdes,” he said. 2008-2009. those who are terminally ill, but suffering illness and handicaps.” The August 15 holiday marks the tak- The annual report of the plan to extend it to anyone who The two main masses of the morning ing into heaven of the Virgin Mary. It’s a regional commissions that over- wishes to end their life regard- were over when the evacuation began. public holiday in France and several see the Netherlands’ euthanasia less of their age or medical con- The police spokesman added: “There other countries, and one on which espe- law revealed 2636 cases of dition. was some panic, but people soon started cially large numbers of pilgrims visit the killing patients directly or help- Others who could be targeted, to leave in an orderly fashion. Priority Lourdes shrine. ing them kill themselves in RNW indicates, are those who was given to those in wheelchairs.” Some pilgrims came to this year’s cer- 2009. The vast majority of the have chronic psychiatric prob- In an announcement, read in six lan- emonies in wheelchairs, others supported cases were direct euthanasia as lems, with Alzheimer’s or guages, authorities ordered everyone to by loved ones. During the bomb scare, opposed to assisted suicide. dementia and people who feel evacuate just as a midday Mass was sup- many pilgrims waited just outside the Statistics Netherlands indi- they have ‘completed’ their posed to begin. gates to the large territory that includes cates about 80 per cent of the life—people who need mental the shrine and adjoining church build- people involved in the euthana- health support rather than death. Major disruption ings. sia deaths were cancer patients Euthanasia is available in About 900 gravely ill pilgrims, including Pope Benedict XVI came to Lourdes in and more than 80 per cent of the most Dutch hospices but those many on stretchers, were taken to a 2008, marking the 150th anniversary of people killed died in their people suffering from those cer- secure place while explosives experts visions of the Virgin Mary to a Lourdes homes. tain mental health conditions do Thousands of pilgrims had to be evacuated with sniffer dogs fanned out around the from Lourdes following a bomb threat peasant girl, 14-year-old Bernadette The new report also indicated not meet the hospice require- shrine, Lourdes Mayor Jean-Pierre Soubirous, who was later made a saint. nine cases in which Dutch doc- ments for death. Artiganave said on French radio. Bishop Jacques Perrier sought to About 200million have visited since tors did not properly follow the The Dutch news agency says While the site was off-limits to pil- soothe believers. 1860, and the Catholic Church has recog- stipulations of the euthanasia the NVVE group wants its grims, a scheduled prayer service was “We will not be afraid,” he said in nised 67 miracle healings, the last in law. They can be sent to prison ‘life’s end’ clinic to be seen as a held in the shadow of the mountainside opening the service, attended by only six November 2005. More than six million for up to 12 years when they fail normal medical facility in the spring and a statue of the Virgin Mary. priests and shrine personnel and broad- believers visit the Sanctuary each year. to properly follow the euthana- same manner as a hospital or sia protocols and up to three nursing home.

gotten several false tips from NEWS IN BRIEF people claiming to have it. Vermont state police discov- Cardinal backs mosque plan at Ground Zero PRIEST RAMPS UP BIBLE ered the religious artifact in MESSAGE ONLINE Royalton after a man told CARDINAL Sean O’Malley “During the Easter Revolution commitment to religious free- A SKATEBOARDING police his partner, Earl Frost, of Boston has joined the Irish were very careful to dom must be unshakable.” Hungarian Priest has become had it in his possession. President Barack Obama in protect the rights of the But he was heavily criticised a YouTube sensation. The “He told me that he had supporting the controversial Protestants in the Free State,” he by a group representing the fam- video of Fr Zoltan Lendvai, this relic and he wanted to construction of a Mosque said. “They did not take back ilies of victims of the terrorist 45, in action has attracted return it to a church” Trooper near Ground Zero in New their cathedral or close their attack, who called the plan a almost 170,000 hits on Steve Cuttita of the Vermont York. churches. Instead, they wanted ‘deliberately provocative act YouTube. State Police said. “They left Many 9/11 survivors groups people to see they believed in that will precipitate more blood- The video, Funny Priest their residence to come here are amongst those who have freedom of religion.” shed in the name of Allah’. Skateboarding, shows Fr and during that time I did a criticised the plans saying they President Barack Obama has Debra Burlingame, a sister of Lendvai, clad in full clerical Google search and found sev- are disrespectful. also backed the plan. “As a citi- a pilot killed when his plane garb, displaying his moves. Fr eral articles on the internet However Cardinal O’Malley zen and as President I believe was flown by a hijacker into the Lendvai, whose first board relating to this item. I called disagreed. that Muslims have the same Pentagon and a spokesperson bore the Papal coat of arms, Boston police department and “It is a sign of the value we right to practise their religion as for victims’ families, spoke believes skateboarding can found out it was indeed have for freedom in this coun- everyone else in this country,” out. “Barack Obama has aban- pave the way to God for stolen.” The religious artifact try, and for religious freedom in he said. doned America at the place The Ground Zero sight holds a lot of young people. is said to have been made particular,” he said. “That includes the right to where America’s heart was bro- deep emotions for many people “Many times I have felt from the cross that Jesus was “There are many American build a place of worship and a ken nine years ago, and where that this is the way I can crucified on. citizens who are Muslim and community centre on private her true values were on display back the plan, adding: “It is bring many people a bit clos- they have a right to practise property in Lower Manhattan, for all to see,” she said. insensitive and uncaring for the er to Jesus,” Fr Lendvai, who ARCHBISHOP WANTS TO their faith.” in accordance with local laws Peter King, a Republican Muslim community to build a learned to skateboard at the PROTECT MARRIAGE The cardinal also made a and ordinances. congressman in New York, said mosque in the shadow of age of 14 at school, said. THE vice president of the comparison with Irish history. “This is America, and our the President had been wrong to Ground Zero.” Three teenage boys who Australian Catholic Bishops' had never attended church Conference asked Catholics to before started coming regular- pray that those who will make ly after he showed off his up the new federal Parliament Bishop urges immediate peace talks in Philippines skateboard tricks, said Fr after the August 21 election Lendvai, who lives and will safeguard traditional mar- A SOUTHERN Philippines Front, to launch a war if peace chief negotiator with the MILF, “It creates an impression that preaches in Redics, a small riage and not give in to pres- bishop has urged his govern- talks did not resume. who said talks will resume after the MILF is bloodthirsty even village on Hungary’s border sure to redefine it. Archbishop ment to resume peace talks “The threat is uncalled for,” the Muslim fasting month of during Ramadan,” Iqbal said. with Slovenia. Barry J Hickey of Perth said with the Moro Islamic Bishop Bagaforo said. He also Ramadan. Presidential spokesperson that while his request and cele- Liberation Front (MILF) warned that the statement Newspaper reports, this Edwin Lacierda said the govern- RELIC RETURNED TO bration of a special Mass were amid reports the rebel group attributed to Murad could trig- week, however, quoted Murad ment is receiving only “positive BOSTON CATHEDRAL not political acts, it was impor- is gearing up for war. ger the arming of Christians in as saying the MILF had information from [the MILF] A PRICELESS relic is back tant that the Church speaks out “It is urgent that both sides sit potential conflict areas. ‘amassed an arsenal with help that they are also eager to pursue in the hands of the church in on key matters such as the sta- down and start negotiations,” The 15,000-strong front, from military gunrunners.’ the peace process.” Boston it was stolen from. tus of marriage in Australia. Auxiliary Bishop Jose Colin which has been fighting since However, Mohagher Iqbal, “Maybe they (MILF) are Church officials from the He celebrated Mass in Perth’s Bagaforo of Cotabato said. the 1970s for Islamic rule in MILF chief information officer worried that the peace process Cathedral of the Holy Cross St Mary’s Cathedral August He was speaking a day after a claimed territories, has engaged and chairman of the front’s wouldn’t push through,” in Boston went to Vermont to 12, the eve of National national daily reported a threat in on-off peace negotiations deactivated peace panel, dis- Lacierda commented in relation retrieve it. Boston police had Marriage Day. by Ebrahim Murad, chairman of since 1997. President Benigno missed the reports, saying it to the remarks attributed to the Moro Islamic Liberation Aquino III has appointed a new was ‘ill-timed’ for Ramadan. Murad. 24 VATICAN NEWS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 20 2010

the totality of her being, “in died on August 13 a century Irish resignations are refused NEWS IN BRIEF body and soul.’” ago. Venerated as a saint on the Pope Benedict XVI rejects Dublin auxiliary bishops attempt to stand down US ATTORNEY DROPS COURT Episcopal Church calendar, POPE BENEDICT TALKS OF CASE AGAINST THE VATICAN Nightingale felt called by God By Stephen Reilly resigned because he had failed THE GREAT JOY OF HEAVEN THREE men who sought to to special service at the age of to challenge the prevailing cul- THE destination of Mary hold the Vatican liable in an 17 and never married. POPE Benedict XVI has ture within the Church. assumed is a reality founded American court for sexual She deeply admired decided not to accept the res- on the love of God, Pope abuses by Catholic priests in Cardinal Henry Manning’s ignation of two Dublin auxil- Reaction Benedict said on Sunday. Kentucky are abandoning the service to the poor and sought iary bishops in the wake of Andrew Madden, who was The Christian promise of case. to enter the Church, but the Murphy Report investi- abused as an altar boy in Dublin, heaven, he said, brings great The plaintiffs’ attorney, Cardinal Manning declined gation into clerical child said he was ‘disappointed’ by the joy and encourages believers William McMurry, said he was because she did not accept the abuse in the archdiocese. Pope’s decision not to accept the to work for the construction of seeking to end the case Catholic faith in its entirety. Auxiliary Bishops Raymond auxiliary bishops’ resignations. the ‘world of God.’ because of an earlier court rul- Nonetheless, the two Field and Eamonn Walsh However, he added: “I am not Pope Benedict XVI cele- ing that recognised the remained friends, and Cardinal resigned on December 24, 2009 surprised; I have long since given brated Mass in the intimate Vatican’s sovereign immunity Manning arranged for Florence after coming under intense pres- up hope of the Catholic Church atmosphere of the pontifical status in the US and failure to Nightingale to work with nuns sure because they served during getting its act together when it parish of St Thomas of turn up new plaintiffs. at a Paris hospital before her the period investigated by the comes to child protection. Villanova for the Solemnity of “Virtually every child who famous service in Crimea. Murphy Commission. “The Catholic Church, right the Assumption of the Blessed was abused and will come for- Archbishop Diarmuid Martin In a letter to priests of the from the Vatican down, has Virgin Mary in the town of ward as an adult has come for- THE VATICAN WEBSITE IS TO Dublin Archdiocese, Archbishop in his auxiliaries, Archbishop refused to fully acknowledge Castel Gandolfo. ward and once that happens, BE GIVEN AN OVERHAUL Diarmuid Martin said they Martin said he had confidence this problem.” The Holy Father spoke of it’s over,” Mr McMurry said. THE VATICAN website will would not be standing down. ‘in their ministry,’ but did not go Reacting to Archbishop the destination of Mary as She have an extensive redesign to “Following the presentation further. Within 24 hours, both Martin’s announcement, Barbara was taken from earth. He TRIBUTES FOR INSPIRATIONAL improve the Church’s evange- of their resignations to Pope auxiliaries announced they had Blaine, president and founder of explained that in the FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE lisation efforts. Benedict, it has been decided sent their letters of resignation the US-based Survivors Network Assumption, ‘we believe that THE Vatican Newspaper Each Vatican dicastery will that Bishop Eamonn Walsh and to Rome. of those Abused by Priests, Mary, as Christ Her Son, L’Osservatore Romano has have its own website and the Bishop Raymond Field will Bishops Field and Walsh issued a statement. defeated death and triumphs paid tribute to the famed nurse general site is undergoing an remain as auxiliary bishops,” he were among four Irish bishops “By rejecting the resignations already in the celestial glory in Florence Nightingale, who upgrade. said. who offered their resignation of two complicit Irish bishops, Archbishop Martin said the after a judicial report found that the Pope is rubbing more salt two men are ‘to be assigned there had been a culture of into the already deep and still revised responsibilities within cover-up of child sexual abuse fresh wounds of thousands of the diocese’. in Dublin over several decades. child sex abuse victims and mil- CROSSWORD Earlier, Pope Benedict lions of betrayed Catholics,” Resigned to fate accepted the resignations of she said. Although both bishops initially Bishops Donal Murray of “He is sending an alarming 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 resisted calls for their resigna- Limerick and James Moriarty of message to Church employees tion, both sent resignation let- Kildare and Leighlin. Bishop across the globe: Even wide- 8 ters to Rome, allegedly after Murray’s failure to properly spread documentation of the Archbishop Martin failed to investigate an allegation of sex- concealing of child sex crimes 9 give them his ‘total support’. ual abuse was described in the and the coddling of criminals 10 When asked in December judicial report as inexcusable. won’t cost you your job in the 2009 whether he had confidence Bishop Moriarty said he Church.” 11 12

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