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No 5562 VISIT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER ONLINE AT WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK Friday March 28 2014 | £1 There is still time not to end up in hell, says Pontiff I urges mafia in to repent. ‘Weep a little and convert,’ Holy Father said at prayer vigil By Ian Dunn back of the car, were physically unharmed. Every year since 1996, the Italian anti-mafia group POPE Francis has demanded that the ‘men Libera has observed March 21, the first full day of and women of the mafia’ denounce their spring, in memory of innocent victims of organised ‘evil, blood-stained’ lives of crime. crime. According to the group, the approximately Surrounded by the families of innocent people 700 people gathered with Pope Francis in a killed by the mafia, the Holy Father made an emo- church this year represented the families of an esti- tional appeal to Italian gangsters to give up their lives mated 15,000 such victims across Italy. of crime and avoid eternal damnation. “Men and women of the Mafia, please change Scottish reaction your lives, convert, stop doing evil,” the Pope said at Ronnie Convery, director of communications at a prayer vigil last Friday in a church near the Vatican. Archdiocese and secretary of the Italian “I ask on my knees and for your own good. This life charity, said it was difficult for non Italians you have now, it will not give you pleasure, it will to understand the scale of the problem. not give you joy, it will not give you happiness. The “Organised criminality is a massive blight on the power, the money you have now from so many dirty lives of ordinary people in southern Italy and Sicily, deals, from so many Mafia crimes, blood-stained the reality is not glamorous, it is an ugly culture of money, blood-stained power—you will not be able to fear, exploitation, threat and violence,” he said. “The take that with you to the other life. Church has had a major role in giving people the “There is still time not to end up in hell, which confidence to speak out against that culture.” awaits you if you continue on this road. You had a He went on to note that this latest intervention by papa and a mamma. Think of them, weep a little and Pope Francis was ‘very widely reported and mas- convert.” sively acclaimed.’ “Largely due to the simplicity and chilling words Anti-mafia efforts of his message: ‘If you go on like this you will go to The prayer vigil was the first time a Pontiff has taken hell,’” he said. “The problem will only be solved part in events tied to a day of commemoration held through a change of culture, the Church can play its annually by the anti-mafia organisation, Libera. Dur- part in that, but the Italian state also knows that it ing the event, the names of 842 victims were read needs to strengthen its presence and control in the aloud. In his address, the Pope made special refer- institutions in the south of Italy and Sicily.” ence to an attack on Monday in the southern Italian province around the city of Taranto, in which three Assassins of hope people—two adults and a toddler—were shot dead in At the vigil, the Pope listened as members of the an apparent mafia hit. congregation stepped up to the lectern and recited, in The victims, a convicted murderer on day release some cases with breaking voices, the names of peo- from prison, his partner and her young son, were ple killed by the Mafia. killed in southern Italy last week after the car they Fr Luigi Ciotti, founder of Libera thanked the were travelling in was forced off the road by gunmen Pope for coming to the vigil, saying: “We thought in a second car, who then fired more than 15 bullets we had found a father, we have also found a through the windscreen. brother.” In his greeting Fr Ciotti denounced the Investigators said the child had been riding on the Mafia as the ‘assassin of hope’ and recalled a range lap of his mother, Carla Maria Fornari, who was sit- of its victims, including Domenico Gabriele, an 11- ting beside Cosimo Orlando, 43, who had spent 13 year-old fatally shot while playing soccer in 2009, PIC: PAUL McSHERRY years behind bars for the murder of two drug traf- and Nicola Campolongo, a 3-year-old murdered in fickers in the Taranto region. Ms Foranari’s other two January, reportedly to avenge an unpaid drug debt. The Solemnity of St Joseph was a special day of celebration in Paisley children, aged 6 and 7, who were travelling in the Organised crime controls almost all economic and Diocese with the Ordination to the Episcopate of Fr (above) criminal activity in Calabria, Sicily and parts of FLOCKING as the fifth of Paisley. The celebration took place at St Mirin’s Campania andApulia, and it has expanded in Rome Cathedral, with the congregation spilling over into a number of external and Milan. Italy’s main crime groups—Sicily’s Cosa halls, including the Lagoon Centre, all linked by live broadcast. Bishop Nostra, Calabria’s Ndrangheta, and the Camorra Keenan is seen here giving his first blessing as bishop to the congrega- from around the southern city of Naples— have a TO NEW tion in the cathedral before visiting the other halls to continue the joint annual turnover of £97billion, according to a process. The new bishop is flanked by of United Nations estimate. Glasgow (left), who ordained him as a bishop, and Archbishop Leo SHEPHERD Cushley of St Andrews and , who was a co along I [email protected] with Bishop Emeritus of Paisley. Full report, pages 4-5

SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT I tel 0141 221 4956 I fax 0141 221 4546 I e-mail [email protected] 2 WHAT’S ON SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY MARCH 28 2014 Giving thanks to Sr Cecilia for 15 years of service to SPRED

BISHOP celebrated a PIC: PAUL McSHERRY What’s On Mass of thanksgiving at Sacred Heart of Jesus, Lauriston, Edinburgh, for Sr Cecilia Dowd, who has retired as director A weekly guide to upcoming Church events, of the SPRED spiritual programme in the more online at www.sconews.co.uk Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edin- burgh after 15 years of service. THURSDAY APRIL 3 Sr Dowd has been at the helm of the I West End Deanery Lenten organisation—which exists to nurture and station mass. Lenten Station nourish faith in those with learning disabil- Mass, celebrated by Archbishop ity—since it was established in 1998. Tartaglia at 7pm in St Under Sr Dowd’s leadership, SPRED has Columba’s, Hopehill Road, thrived across the Archdiocese. The organ- Glasgow. All welcome. isation’s first base was within the Gillis I Stories of Home and Home- Centre but as the members grew it became land—a SCIAF Lentfest evident that a dedicated SPRED Centre was Event. 7pm St Michael’s needed and it opened at 26 George Street, SUNDAY MARCH 30 Church, 1350 Gallowgate, Edinburgh, some years later. I Knights of St Columba Glasgow G31 4DJ. Please join Emma Robertson, the new director of annual business meeting. The us for an inspiring, moving SPRED, is looking forward to the task Beardmore Hotel, Clydebank. and uplifting evening of ahead as Sr Cecilia says her goodbyes. The March 29-30. The Supreme poetry, prose and music on the retired director is pictured (right) with Board of the Order meet will theme of ‘home and homeland.’ Archbishop , Sr Marie Raw meet with the Grand Knights We will be sharing stories and (Sister Provincial) and Daughters of Char- from each of the Provinces, showing videos about the ity of St Vincent De Paul. which cover all of mainland people we work with in United Kingdom and the Colombia. You can also share Channel Islands. Plans will be your own poem, story or song Archbishop Leo made for the year ahead and reflecting on the theme on the Cushley was the there will be spirited discus- Open Mic stage. RSVP (and to principal celebrant sions on members’ activities book an Open Mic slot) email: as Holy Spirit and charitable efforts. [email protected] or call , Stirling, I Foodbank collection. 0141 354 5509. commemorated its Collection for Maryhill Food- I Evangelisation Lent 50th anniversary. bank, St Aloysius Garnethill Lecture. 7.30pm-9pm (tea The archbishop after all Sunday Masses on from 7pm), Newmains was assisted by Fr March 29 and 30. Pastoral Centre, 50 Bonkle Joe Millar and the I Anniversary Mass for the Road, Newmains, . Mass was Election of Pope Francis Lecture from Fr Damian followed by a finger buffet (above). Concelebrated by the Cassidy, vocation director for supplied and of Scotland and the The British Province of enjoyed by St Apostolic . St Andrew’s Carmelites and currently Ninian’s Old Parish Cathedral, Clyde Street, 3pm. chaplain to Craig Lodge Com- Church Hall. munity in Dalmally. ‘Spirit- TUESDAY APRIL 1 Attendees gave filled evangelisers: Pope thanks to Rev Gary I Permanent Diaconate Francis and the new McIntyre and the Enquiry Night. Do you feel evangelisation.’ Entry free of faith community called to the permanent charge; donations welcome for hosting the diaconate? Are you interested reception in finding out more about the FRIDAY APRIL 4 PIC: PAUL permanent diaconate? Come I Monthly Holy Hour for PICTURE OF THE WEEK McSHERRY along to an Enquiry Night Mums. Monthly event in without any fear of commitment Pollok for mothers and to take things further. This is mothers to be, run by the Archbishop simply an informal evening to Missionaries of Charity. Takes share information about the place on the first Friday of permanent diaconate and the each month.186 Braidcraft confirms St present programme of formation Road, Glasgow at 7.30pm leading to ordination as a I Station Mass. Paul’s young permanent deacon. 7pm, St Station Mass at Trinity Bride’s Parish Centre, Church, Westhill at 7.30pm Catholics Cambuslang I Prayer Weekend at Craig Lodge. April 4-6. Praying ARCHBISHOP Leo Cush- WEDNESDAY APRIL 2 With Mary Queen of Peace at ley made his first official I Beyond the Referendum: Craig Lodge Family House of visit to Milton of Campsie Values for the New Scotland. Prayer, Dalmally. A prayerful on Sunday March 18, to Part of the Mace Series, weekend reflecting on how confer the Sacrament of focussing on Wisdom, Justice, Our Blessed Mother helps us Confirmation on pupils Compassion, Integrity, the to respond to the universal call from two primary schools. words are woven into thistles to holiness. T: 01838 200216 Pictured with the Arch- at the head of the mace in bishop at the ceremony in St Holyrood, to represent the SATURDAY APRIL 5 Paul’s Church are Adam aspirations of the Scottish I Nightfever. Mass, followed Young, Erin McGovern, Kai people. First lecture on by Eucharist Adoration, Grimes, Teagan Doherty, wisdom by Anne Connolly, prayer, music and confessions. Jamie Forbes, Mark Lynch and the Irish poet. 7.30pm, Sacred Held in St Aloysius, Garnethill. Lauren Mills from St Heart, Laurieston, Edinburgh. 5.45pm Mass, 7pm till 11pm Machan’s Primary, and All welcome, admission by Eucharist Adoration, Prayer, Bethany McEwan who attends donation. Music, Confessions Craighead Primary, with teachers Mrs Walmsley and E-mail [email protected] Mrs Reilly. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY

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WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY MARCH 28 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER NEWS 3 Growing fears Catholics face ‘total persecution’ in Crimea Labour picks up ball on behaviour bill By Ian Dunn affected by it, progress,” he said. “It has proved to be an THERE are growing fears and safe, with Fr Kvych con- and now other ineffective and unpopular law, not least that Catholics in the Crimea firming that he had escaped to SCOTTISH Labour will scrap the Offensive political par- because sectarianism runs far beyond our are facing ‘total persecution’ the mainland of Ukraine with Behaviour at Football and Threatening Com- ties. The Gov- touchlines and terraces. after annexed the the help of parishioners. munications (Scotland) Act if it wins the ernment will “That’s why the next Labour Scottish penisulae from Ukraine. A referendum was held in the next Holyrood election, its deputy Scottish need to take Government will repeal the act, review the “At this moment all Ukrain- territory March 16 regarding leader has said. these issues on existing framework and, working with oth- ian Greek Catholic life in union with Russia. Crimean Anas Sarwar described the anti-sectarian- board as it ers, ensure that the police get the support Crimea is paralysed,” Fr authorities claim that 97 per- ism law as ‘ineffective and unpopular’ and evaluates it.” they need, and the well-meaning majority of Volodymyr Zhdan, a local cent of voters favour seceding said that a renewed focus should be put on Mr Deighan football fans are respected, so creating con- priest said. Referring to the from Ukraine and joining ‘prevention not politics.’The 2012 law gives added that fidence in knowing the Government is recent kidnapping of three Russia. police and prosecutors power to tackle such evalua- focused on education and prevention, not Ukrainian Greek Catholic Jacek Pyl songs, abuse and threats deemed to be offen- tion was a politics.” priests in Crimea by pro-Russ- of Odessa-Simferopol has sive. Those convicted can be jailed for five vital part of Celtic Football Club has welcomed Scot- ian forces, Fr Zhdan stressed made a dramatic appeal to all years. the democratic process. tish Labour’s pledge. that one such case could be parties to the conflict in Crimea The act, which was introduced amid con- “It’s part of the work of a good legislature, “We have long opposed this legislation, called a mistake, but that ‘mul- to renounce violence. troversy in March 2012, gave police and to show willingness to re-evaluate the meas- which has been used to create a general pre- tiple kidnappings are not an “I am calling on all the peo- prosecutors powers to tackle sectarian songs ure they take to tackle problems,” he said. sumption that different laws should apply to accident.’ ple both faithful and the others and abuse at and around football matches, as “Roseanna Cunningham (Community Safety football supporters,” a Celtic spokesman On March 15 Fr Mykola that in the name of the solidar- well as threats posted on the internet or Minister with responsibility for sectarian- said. “It would be helpful if the new season Kvych, a naval chaplain sta- ity with the heritage of our through the mail. The Scottish Government ism) is sincere in her commitment to tackle could kick off in August with these issues tioned in Sevastopol, was Fathers, who cared for the said the legislation will be reviewed after it sectarianism but it’s important to respond resolved, so everyone can concentrate on detained immediately after cel- development of our has been in operation for two seasons. positively to criticism.” promoting the best possible environment for ebrating a ‘parastas,’ a memo- Autonomous Republic of John Deighan (above right), the parlia- Mr Sarwar said sectarianism was ‘a blight’ Scottish football.” rial prayer service for the dead. Crimea, to stay away from mentary office for Scotland’s bishops, said on Scottish life but criticised the Scottish The Scottish Government is committed to The following day Fr Bohdan extremisms and in this hard the Government was facing growing hostil- Government’s efforts to tackle it. looking again at the legislation, but not until Kosteskiy of Yevpatoria and Fr time do not let the brotherhood ity to the legislation. “The decision to impose [the act] despite a Stirling University study reports later this Ihor Gabryliv of Yalta were among Crimean people to be “There does seem to be increasing pres- the legislation being opposed by every oppo- year on its effectiveness. also reported missing. broken,” Bishop Pyl is reported sure from several directions,” he said. “The sition party and leading anti-sectarianism All three are said to be alive to have said. legal fraternity, the fan base who seem charities, has damaged much of the I [email protected]

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PICS: PAUL McSHERRY ‘They gave him the welcome of a rock star’ Joyful celebration by all ages marks start of Bishop John Keenan’s leadership as the fifth Bishop of Paisley

EOPLE were queuing up outside Andrews and Edinburgh and Bishop Emer- many kind,’ to ‘attend to the whole flock,’ the venue two hours before the itus John Mone of Paisley, watched by the and ‘support churches in need.’ event was due to begin; while majority of the Bishops’Conference of Scot- The archbishop used Pope Francis as an waiting guests were treated to an land, current and retired, and apostolic Nun- example of how bishops should serve and exclusive video interview with the cio Archbishop , Pope ‘not rule.’    man they had come to see; by the 7pm start Francis’ representative. “Put yourself in the Lord’s hands because time there was an overspill into three other It was Archbishop Tartaglia’s first Epis- this is God’s work,” he added.    hallsP and the excitement in the air was pal- copal ordination, and his first time back cel- Nuncio Archbishop Mennini encouraged < !! pable. ebrating Mass at St Mirin’s Cathedral since Bishop Keenan to continue to be a ‘very            This was not a rock concert, this was the vacating the bishop’s chair of Paisley more humble and obedient servant, as you where            Episcopal ordination of Bishop John Keenan than 18 months ago to become archbishop when you came to the nunciature’ to be told $= "  $ of Paisley—the former chaplain at Glasgow of Glasgow. Pope Francis had chosen him as the newest  '+908-73::61&*>6&-(>&818(:&*&>+- University, parish priest of St Patrick’s, “There is no better reason to be here than member of the Bishops’ Conference of 3::?+*+83&:*19*&))(:(>6/*(**/&>>1,4 Anderston, and vocations director for Glas- to consecrate my successor and give you Scotland. @,3*-+1'-81 &*8*(-A',:&>(-&'>&B&*'+(+',:3>(> gow Archdiocese—who, at 49, became the your new Bishop,” Archbishop Tartaglia When Bishop Keenan addressed the con- &:4+'9813*&'>73::,13*+(*-(*B+,(+'13*>(- youngest serving bishop in Scotland last said. “We in Glasgow are immensely proud gregation at the end of the Mass he thanked week. of you [Bishop Keenan] and rejoice in the many people, including his family, for their        And while the contingent of young Pope’s choice of you. You have the assur- love, support and good wishes,. He offered Catholics at the celebration on the Solem- ance of our prayers.” special thanks to diocesan administrator Fr     nity of St Joseph was impressive, and appre- As part of the ordination rite, Bishop David Boyd and the curial staff.       ciated, young and old, Catholics and those Keenan was given the Episcopal ring of the “I start tomorrow,” he said. “They are tak-        from other faiths, all came to be part of the late Cardinal , Archbishop ing a month off.” On a more serious note,             joyful event. of Glasgow, who ordained him to the priest- Bishop Keenan spoke of the challenges  !"   “They gave him the welcome of a rock hood on July 9 1995. ahead.“These are challenging days for our   #"   star,” a young cathedral passkeeper said on “It also fits his finger,” Archbishop Church, not least in our country,” he said. “I    $  %  the night as the congregation in St Mirin’s Tartaglia said in good humour. am convinced this is the Lord’s work, allow- Cathedral and surrounding halls, including The new bishop’s pectoral cross was a gift ing for newer, better possibilities.”   $; ! the Lagoon Centre, raised the rafters in from Bishop Mone, who received it from Bishop Keenan spoke of reform where         praise during the entrance hymn as the Blessed John Paul II during his ad limina reform was needed, and was possible. He also    clergy and hierarchy of Paisley and Scotland visit to Rome in April 1997. spoke of the great inspiration of Pope Francis processed into the cathedral. Archbishop Tartaglia told Bishop Keenan whom he called ‘a shepherd who guides us &''()&*+(,&+*'-./&0112,1234 Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow, that it was important that a bishop have ‘the with joy.’ LIZ LEYDON ()6(*1780(&--('9(* Bishop Keenan’s predecessor as Bishop of kind of heart and mind of St Joseph’ and ‘in +'&',+&:*18(,8+1',0()(  Paisley, led the ordination rite with his co- the confusion of events, even when that pur-   5# 5$  Archbishop Leo Cushley of St pose’ is ‘obscured by sin and problems of I [email protected] WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 6 LOCAL NEWS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY MARCH 28 2014 Scottish Church gets set for Pupils hear of the plight of the poor in Colombia the Commonwealth Games By Daniel Harkins to transmit hope to that community, to speak THE Scottish Church is tion of the Rev Stuart D Mac- up for the community and speak out against backing the Commonwealth Quarrie, Anglican chaplain at A PRIEST who works with the poor in what is happening.” Games in Glasgow this Glasgow University. a conflict-filled region of Columbia Fr Sterlin said he doesn’t feel anger summer. “In addition to having daily reached out to senior students at Lour- towards the western world—‘when you react The Glasgow 2014 Com- Mass in the athlete’s village, we des Secondary School, Glasgow, last with anger you are blind and you can’t act,’ monwealth Games will be the are aiming to have local parishes week. he said—but wishes for them to take an biggest multi-sports event that open for Mass and to showcase S5 and S6 pupils from the school’s Justice interest in the problems of his country to Scotland has ever hosted, more the work of the Church and affil- and Peace Group listened attentively as Fr help further peace. “When people can live than 6000 athletes and officials iated groups at these parishes,” Sterlin Londoño Palacios (right) told of the happily and when they have a happy life— from 71 countries to the city to Mgr Conroy said. kidnappings, hostage-taking and extreme that is my biggest hope,” he said. compete in 17 different sports A highlight of the Church’s violence he faces while working on behalf The priest was speaking at the secondary in 13 venues over 11 days from involvement will be the celebra- of the country’s poor and displaced. school in order to ‘share stories and learn July 23 to August 3. tion of Mass by Archbishop The priest told the pupils that many children about the experiences of others.’ Erin Ash, In addition to supporting Tartaglia at St Andrew’s cathe- in his region of Chocó cannot get an education an S6 pupil at the school, said it was upset- More than Gold’s efforts to dral on Clyde Street to honour and face the daily struggle of living amongst ting to hear that such calculated violence still help find accommodation for the Commonwealth Games. This armed guerrillas, paramilitary groups, and takes place in the divided country. volunteers and families of is planned for Sunday July 27. large corporations trying to exploit the min- “Over here we are competing over school Commonwealth athletes com- “The Games are a wonderful eral-rich land. In this region of Columbia peo- badges—I’m complaining about maybe not ing to the city—as previously opportunity to highlight the ple are forcibly recruited into the armed forces being able to get to Stirling University—and reported in the SCO—Glasgow diverse make up of the Catholic and police, and Fr Sterlin (right) said he had over there there are people who can’t go to Archdiocese’s involvement in community in Scotland, partic- witnessed children as young as five and six school,” she said. “It makes me feel very for- the Glasgow 2014 Games is ularly in Glasgow,” Mgr Con- being marched away by guerrillas—who tunate and it’s made it very clear that I want part of the wellspring of events roy said. “There are clergy and were only 17-18 years old themselves. to do charity work when I leave school.” and activities being prepared parishioners from many differ- In one harrowing section of the talk, Fr Shannon MacLean, a fellow member of by the churches to show that ent Commonwealth countries Sterlin told of how hundreds of FARC rebels motivates us to support and protect the peo- the school’s Justice and Peace Group, said ‘people make Glasgow’ a playing an active role in our came into his town and killed seven people ple. The Church has a very important role in the talk would inspire her to act by increas- welcoming city. community, and parishes with before keeping the rest of them hostage for brokering peace and justice. Pope Paul VI ing her fundraising activity for SCIAF. Clergy in Scotland are strong links to further countries three days. had a very important thing to say about that: “Our group meets every week and we dis- preparing to celebrate Mass in taking part in the Games.” In addition to his work on behalf of development must be in the name of peace, cuss ideas to get involved,” she said. “It’s the athlete’s village every day The Commonwealth Games poverty stricken communities, Fr Londoño but development at a human level.” about justice and peace not just giving during the Games, and the are also a fully integrated has now teamed up with SCIAF to increase Fr Sterlin said he has struggled in the past to money to charity. We try and experience archdiocese aims to help event, with elite athletes of dif- the knowledge of his situation around the continue with his difficult work, but adapting what they are going through so we can say parishes near Glasgow 2014 ferent physical abilities com- world, and encourage others to modify their to the realities of the situation and maintain- ‘we’ve done this for only 12 hours and this venues meet the needs of the peting during the same Games, behaviour in order to help. As large corpo- ing hope has allowed him to persevere. is how much we’ve struggled.’” influx of visitors expected to unlike the Olympics and Para- rations are responsible for much of the suf- “The first year you become a priest you Fr Sterlin will continue his trip to Scotland visit to the city, many of whom lympics Games that took place fering in the country, the priest, in have an idea that you are going to change the with a visit to the Scottish Parliament as well are coming from traditionally separately in London in 2012. conjunction with SCIAF, is calling for peo- world,” he said. “When the world doesn’t as giving more talks in schools. His visit will Catholic countries. The last three Commonwealth ple to reduce their consumption of electronic allow itself to be changed you have an inter- support SCIAF appeal’s which this year Mgr Paul Conroy, Glasgow’s Games have included fully- goods and meat products, both of which rely nal crisis. A feeling of hopelessness. Study- focus in particular on Columbia, and are at and parish integrated events and any on raw materials taken from Columbia. ing and reading the bible gives me hope. It encouraging changes in behaviour as well as priest a Sacred Heart Church, medals won by athletes with a Speaking to the SCO, Fr Sterlin —who doesn’t matter how many people do or don’t charitable giving and fundraising activities, Bridgeton, is working along disability count toward the final has received psychological counselling for listen to your words; if you transform the life in order to improve the lives of those he with ecumenical officer Liz medal count of the team for the trauma he witnessed—told of how his of one person it has been worthwhile. speaks on behalf of. Taite on both the More than which they compete. faith has helped him deal with the violence “When armed-actors arrive in your area Gold programme and with the he has experienced. you are scared—there are bombs going off. I [email protected] official providers of spiritual I Don’t miss your SCO special “In those really difficult moments I have When you receive threats from guerrillas or and pastoral provision for the supplement with all your to ask for the guidance and light of the Holy paramilitaries you are scared. That moment I Ian Dunn interviews Mgr Hector Fabio, Commonwealth Games. The Commonwealth Games Church Spirit,” he said. “It is our Faith that gives us of fear, in the middle of all that, you realise the head of Caritas Colombia, ahead of latter group is under the direc- information coming this summer hope and it is our faith that guides us and that you are a priest and that it is your duty SCIAF Sunday, page 8

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By Stephen Reilly POPE Francis instituted the dates, especially from other con- Pontifical Commission for tinents and countries, who can POPE Francis has pleaded for the peo- the Protection of Minors last offer service to the commission.’ ple of South Sudan to embrace peace, Saturday, and named a vic- Fr Lombardi also stressed Pope as the conflict there intensifies. tim of clergy sexual abuse Francis’ desire to carry forward In a letter sent to the archbishop of the as one of its members. the work begun by his predeces- Diocese of Juba, which was read aloud by “Pope Francis has made clear sors, Blessed Pope John Paul II Cardinal Peter Turkson during Sunday that the Church must hold the and Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. Mass, the Pope entreated all parties to ‘tire- protection of minors amongst “Continuing the work under- lessly seek peaceful solutions, enabling the Her highest priorities,” Fr Fed- taken by his predecessors, and common good to prevail over particular erico Lombardi, the director of having heard the advice of a interests.’ the ’s press office, number of cardinals, other mem- Bearing the signature of Vatican Secre- said. “Today, to carry forward bers of the College of Bishops, tary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the this initiative, the Holy Father and experts in the field, and letter denounced ‘the fighting that has cost announces the names of several having duly deliberated, Pope the lives of many innocent people and highly qualified persons who Francis now is forming a Com- caused deep wounds and divisions which are committed to this issue.” mission for the safeguarding of will take many years to heal.’ The first eight members, four minors,” Fr Lombardi said. Cardinal Turkson, the president of the women and four men, hail from He went on to highlight the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, eight different countries and commission’s work that will be is currently in South Sudan on a mission include Boston Cardinal Sean done in light of ‘looking to the of prayer with the Sudanese people. last year, the Pope stated that ‘without O’Malley, former Polish Prime future without forgetting the past.’ South Sudan was formed in 2011 when peace there can be no form of economic Minister Hanna Suchocka and The commission’s approach the region gained independence from the development.’ Baroness Sheila Hollins, a British will include ‘education regard- Republic of Sudan following a 20-year-long For this reason the Pope (right) issued psychiatrist. The abuse victim ing the exploitation of children; civil war. However, the country has again ‘a pressing appeal… so that, with the sup- in the group is Marie Collins, discipline of offenders; civil and erupted in violence as forces loyal to South port of the international community,’ citi- who was abused in her native canonical duties and responsi- Sudanese president Salva Kiir and those zens ‘may put an end to hostilities and acts Ireland in the 1960s and has bilities; and the development of allied behind former Vice President Riek of violence, ensure access to humanitarian campaigned for the protection best practices as they have Machar have recently come into conflict. aid for the needy, and tirelessly seek of children and for justice for emerged in society at large.’ In the letter, Pope Francis highlighted peaceful solutions, enabling the common victims of clerical paedophilia. Although the creation of the that every day we see ‘how armed conflicts good to prevail over particular interests.’ A statement from the Vatican commission was announced in are generating poverty, hunger, sickness He also encouraged citizens to foster a press office noted that the mem- December of 2013, it was and death,’ and emphasised that ‘we can- ‘culture of encounter,’which above all means bers’ ‘principal role will be to unknown until now who would not remain indifferent to these realities.’ ‘rejecting self-centeredness and insistence on prepare the statutes of the com- belong to its membership. He grieved the numerous men, women one’s own rights without concern for the to the state and the various powers which mission, which will define its The full list of members is: and children who have been forced to flee rights of others.’This, he observed, ‘means might in some way seek to subject them.’ tasks and competencies. Other Dr Catherine Bonnet of France; their homeland and are living ‘as refugees’ seeing in others, not competitors or, worse Concluding his letter, the Holy Father members will be added to the Marie Collins of Ireland; Pro- (above right) or ‘exiles in conditions still, enemies, but rather brothers and sisters underlined that the ‘will commission in the future.’ fessor and Baroness Sheila unworthy of their human dignity and in to be accepted and with whom to work.’ remain present and work generously in pro- Fr Lombardi noted that these Hollins of the UK; Cardinal which they are no longer seen as persons Emphasising that ‘the commitment to viding every possible form of assistance.’ eight will be ‘participating in Sean Patrick O’Malley OFM but as nameless statistics.’ create a climate of constructive social cre- “Especially for the sake of re-establish- the deliberations concerning Cap of Boston; Professor Clau- Quoting his September 2013 letter to ativity must prevail over selfishness and ing a climate of dialogue, reconciliation the commission’s final struc- dio Papale of Italy; Professor Russian President Vladimir Putin on the the thirst for power,’ the Pope explained and peace among all the members of soci- ture; describing the scope of its and former Prime Minister occasion of the G20 St Petersburg Summit that human beings, ‘are always’ put ‘ ety,” he said. responsibilities; and developing Hanna Suchocak of Poland; and the names of additional candi- Fr Humberto Miguel Yanez, SJ. 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Celebrities in support of SCIAF Wee Box makes a Big Change in Colombia IAN DUNN meets the Colombians who came to Scotland to speak about the perilous situation in their country and why they actively support SCIAF’s Lenten Wee Box campaign

HEN we put our pounds and pennies into SCIAF’s Wee Boxes we know they are going towards a good cause, but it can be hard to picture exactly where the money is going. Mgr Hector Fabio, head of Caritas Colom- Wbia, and Criseria Brincha, a member of an indigenous Colombian tribe that is pictured “It’s a travesty that so many “Global poverty and hunger on this year’s Wee Box, know exactly the women, men and children are are just plain wrong. They are impact that money can have. They were both still going without food, clean big challenges, but they can be in Scotland last week talking to schools, water and somewhere safe and overcome, and we can all do parishes and the Scottish Parliament about dry to live in 2014. our bit to make this happen. how the Scottish Catholic International Aid “We can all make the world “One way you can help is to Fund (SCIAF) is helping this troubled coun- a better place. Supporting a support SCIAF’s Wee Box, Big try through fundraising and umbrella groups great Scottish charity like Change campaign this Lent. Caritas Internationalis projects. SCIAF is a great place to start. All you have to do is give up a Armed conflict and drug related violence “This Lent, why don’t you favourite treat for the 40 days of has turned Colombia into one of the world’s join SCIAF’s Wee Box, Big Lent, put the money you save in a worst humanitarian areas, with more than Change campaign? All you SCIAF Wee Box, and then donate five million people forced to flee their homes have to do is give up a favourite it at Easter to help SCIAF’s work. and thousands have been left dead. treat like cakes or curries for the “I’m going to be playing my Mgr Fabio became head of Caritas Colom- 40 days of Lent, put the money part by giving up chocolate. bia 18 years ago, when the violence was at you save in a SCIAF Wee Box, I’d encourage others to get its worst. and donate it to help their life- involved too. Making small “It was one of the most difficult times in changing work at Easter. changes in our own lives can the history of my country,” he said. “A terri- “We’re going to be giving really help people affected by ble humanitarian crisis. The paramilitaries up meat (Ricky) and wasting poverty and hunger overseas.” were very strong, there were many atrocities, less food (Lorraine).” Neil Lennon a bishop was killed, many priests.” Ricky Ross & Lorraine Even now Colombia is struggling with Colombia to lodge questionable mining SCIAF event at the Scottish Parliament,Taking McIntosh of Deacon Blue this legacy of violence. claims. This is one of the focuses of SCIAF’s Care of Buisness, sponsored by Siobhan McMahon MSP and Sarah Boyack MSP. Siobhan “It depends on the region but there is still Lenten campaign. The aid agency is lobby- and Sarah are pictured alongside Mgr Hector terrible suffering,” he said. “Many people ing these companies to change their ways. Fabio and Fr Sterling Londoño, from the Diocese are in terrible poverty, there are millions of “It is a complicated problem,” Mgr Fabio of Quibdo and Criseria Pipicay Chamy, from the internally displaced people. We are now at a said. “International companies coming to Embera community, in the department of Choco crucial moment because there is negotiations drill for oil and natural resources are work- PIC: PAUL McSHERRY between the government and the various ing on land where the real owners have had armed groups that are ongoing.” it stolen. But often it’s not clear who orginally had property of the land. The gov- Legacy of violence ernment is attempting to give such land back helped her community tremendously. Mgr Fabio said the legacy of violence effects to its original owners, this is a good pro- “They give tools to the people, help them many people in many ways. gramme, but it takes a long time.” farm better, build fences,” she said. “They “Many people lost their land or properties, have helped us set up fish farms, which is “We sometimes take what we they had to leave it all behind when dis- Suffering of the people good for the children, they now get more have for granted. But for some placed,” he added. “Communities had to The many indigenous peoples of Colombia than one meal a day, which is very good for “It makes me really sad to people, getting enough food to change a lot of their way of life, the trauma have suffered greatly in this regard, and their development. One meal a day is not know that so many people in eat, living in peace, and being is deep and collective and massive, people Criseria Brincha said their plight should not enough for children.” the world today are still living able to provide for themselves have suffered too much. Drugs traffickers be ignored. Mgr Fabio admitted that, although the sit- in terrible poverty and strug- and their families, is a daily are still a big problem, not enough is being “They have suffered too much because they uation in Colombia remains very difficult, he gling to feed themselves. struggle. done to solve that.” don’t receive enough attention from the still sees a better future for the country “That’s why I support the “I know the money raised in He also said that many Colombians are still authorities,” she added. “My community has thanks to the help of SCIAF and others. Wee Box, Big Change cam- SCIAF’s Wee Box, Big Change too afraid to participate in the political process. suffered too much. They have had an improve- “I’m not optimistic but I do have hope,” he paign—I know the money I campaign makes a huge differ- “People are reluctant to participate in the ment recently but if the people focus more on said. “I see more and more people are save from giving up chips and ence to the lives of thousands of political arena, even though they may want the local communities, we will suffer less.” engaged in social issues. The struggle against donating it to SCIAF, will help people affected by poverty, war, change, they are frightened to confront In particular, she explained, there is a ter- inequality is becoming more and more people in need to work their disease and disasters overseas. power,” he said. “It is understandable, there rible lack of proper health care in Columbia, important to Colombia. Change will not way out of a life of poverty. “Every year I do a 24-hour were so many victims, more than 25,000 where there is only one doctor per 8000 peo- come tomorrow, there is a long way to go, but “We can all do something to fast in support of the Wee Box, people disappeared, many women were ple in some places. I think we are going the right way.” help people less fortunate than Big Change campaign. We can raped just to try to show power, control com- “People die in the village and no one knows ourselves this Lent.” all do something to help those munities. That is getting better, but slowly.” what disease it was,” she said. “It’s very hard I To support SCIAF’s work with families in SCIAF supporter and global less fortunate than ourselves.” One area where people are being exploited to get to medical treatment so things go need in Colombia and throughout the world singing sensation Susan Boyle Ally McCoist is that of mining, as international communi- untreated and people suffer for a long time.” this Lent and beyond, visit: http://www.sciaf ties are taking advantage of the chaos in More positively, she said SCIAF have .org.uk or call 0141 354 5555

ions and thought: “Oh dear, they will have something wonderful Sr Marie Tighe for Lent: The Potter God to share at the end of all this— I’m just blank!” How hard it is wanted proper clay to create yard-square quagmire in my of how he went down to the pot- leave us in a heap in the corner to just ‘be’ and not think. The with. Nana’s back yard, and I knew ter’s house and watched the pot- when we spin off the wheel. We words: “Behold the handmaid of We didn’t have a garden as who was to blame. Putting it ter at work. Sometimes the clay imagined God laughing as he the Lord,” were running round such, but my Nana who lived mildly, nobody was a bit flew off the wheel and landed as picks us up and reshapes us into my head. It was then that in my next door had a patch about two pleased. My career as a potter a messy heap in the corner. The a new creation. Late in the Satur- mind’s eye I had a picture. yards square in her back yard had come to a sad end before it potter retrieved it, patted it into day evening we were asked to sit Stamped on my own back like “I went down to the Potter’s where there were no paving had a chance to begin. a malleable lump and set it back with another passage of scripture the mark of a potter on a mug I house, and there he was work- stones. I found a rather vicious Years later when I taught on the wheel to create another and allow it to sink deeply into saw the words, “Behold the ing at the wheel. And whenever steel pronged garden fork and as infants, I had a clay-corner in vessel. Jeremiah tells us: “Then our being. The passage taken HAND-MADE of the Lord!” a vessel he was making came I expected, my efforts revealed the classroom. I don’t remem- this word of the Lord was from St Luke’s Gospel was the Since then Paul’s Second Letter out wrong, as happens with clay the clay. I gave an extra vigor- ber the children creating any addressed to me, ‘House of account of the Annunciation. We to the Corinthians has taken on a handled by potters, he would ous poke into the clay and to my masterpieces, but I felt that clay Israel, can I not do with you listened to the passage being deeper meaning. The Lord, the start afresh and work it into horror a fountain of water shot was a therapeutic and creative what this potter does? It is Yah- read aloud several times, and Great Potter has created me and another vessel.” up. I had hit the water main. The medium that they could enjoy weh who speaks. Yes, as clay is then we were asked to sit still, to stamped his hallmark on me so (Jeremiah.18:3,4) hole had to be filled in immedi- playing with. in the potter’s hand so you are in try not to think about it, but to that I can be filled with the Spirit ately and the fountain quenched. Through the Prophet Jere- mine.’” (Jeremiah 18:6,7) allow the passage to speak to us of Jesus. WHEN I was about ten years This I did, at the same time miah I was delighted to learn During a weekend retreat with and nourish us. I tried desper- old, and past the age of relinquishing any budding that God too enjoys playing seven friends, we looked closely ately hard to do as we had been “We are only the earthenware plasticine, I decided to turn desire to be a potter! A few with clay, and that God is a dab at this passage from Jeremiah. asked—but it was hard. I looked jars that hold this treasure.”(2 my talents to the real thing. I hours later there was a two- hand at pottery. Jeremiah tells us We rejoiced that God does not around the circle of my compan- Corinthians 4:7) WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY MARCH 28 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LETTERS 9

LETTER OF THE WEEK Majority of doctors oppose assisted suicide

MY EXPERIENCE as a consultant physician in geriatric medicine in Forth Valley for 32 years may be limited, but my practice and that of my colleagues, when dealing with the management of patients at the end of their lives in situations where the use of morphine and related drugs was appropriate to relieve symptoms, was to discuss the ‘double effect’ (in this context, the use of opiate drugs to relieve pain, even when the result is decreased consciousness and the shortening of life: Pius XII in his Address to an International Group of Physicians, February 24 1957) with the patient, if possible, and their next of kin. The drugs were not used in a ‘secretive’ way as suggested by Charles Warlow, retired Professor of Neurology in Edinburgh University, in his comments on the letter published in the Daily Telegraph on March 10, to which he was a signatory with ten other doctors, and to which you the SCO report of March 14. Moreover, the principle of ‘double effect,’ when applied in this manner, is unequivocally accepted by the Catholic Church (Evangelium Vitae, para 65), and therefore should not be regarded as a surreptitious method of practising euthanasia or any form of assisted suicide unless used in a clinically perverse manner. Gillian MacDougall, another signatory to the letter, suggests that more doctors would have signed the letter to the Daily Telegraph had they not been afraid of a ‘possible Buckfast Abbey unveils monumental mural by 79-year-old nun who took three years to complete the artwork in-between bouts of hip surgery backlash from partners and the community.’ I agree with Dennis Canavan that we should Let the people decide, the title of his Concern over plans for sale of housing redevelopment which I autobiography, and as a consequence the Motherwell high schools believe is not a viable option for the community should have grave reservations Prospecthill Road site due to the nature of about the opinion of a group of doctors who I AM writing to state my concerns and the Ravenscraig site. All housing ESTABLISHED IN 1885 do not wish to inform their patients and objections to the proposal to close Taylor development currently taking place in colleagues of their views on this vitally (in High School in New Stevenston. My son Ravenscraig is on the periphery of the site the literal sense) important subject, in view of will start this school in August 2014 and and call me sceptical but I believe there is a their acknowledgement that their ideas may my daughter four years later. I have several fear within the house building industry to cause them to be ostracised. reasons for my objections and will detail build on contaminated land due to the risk The people are not able to decide them below. of being sued in the future. meaningfully unless they are adequately The first area of concern for me is the Why is the Denominational High School Reasons to rejoice at informed. location that has been selected. This is due amalgamation the only one that will be on Little has changed since MSP Margo to the site being a former steel works and private property? MacDonald introduced her earlier Bill, which the fact my child is only 1.7miles from the Prior to Taylor high, the schooling in the midpoint of Lent was soundly defeated in the Scottish proposed site and would be expected to North for Catholics was all Parliament. travel by foot along a dangerous road carried out at Our Lady’s. This was a large HE fourth Sunday of Lent is upon us. For some it will Your readers must be left in no doubt that which will be worse in the winter months. school which took in from as far as Shotts prompt recollections of Laetare Sunday, complete with the vast majority of doctors are firmly Further to this I believe that it is planned to and Rutherglen, in 1975 making it into and rose-coloured vestments. The fourth, or middle, Sun- opposed to any change in the law, certainly in change the A723 to a dual carriageway Guinness book of records as having most day of Lent is named from the first words of the Introit at my experience, and that evidenced by list of from Holytown down to Ravenscraig, pupils (2325) in Scotland. A decision was Mass, Laetare Jerusalem —Rejoice, O Jerusalem. Laetare medical organisations published in your further increasing the risk to pedestrians. I made to break up the schooling into means ‘rejoice.’ And, indeed, there is a great deal to rejoice about, article, Doubts over doctors suicide support, would expect that my children would be smaller units as the education level was with the first anniversary of Pope Francis’election and the installation on March 14. given free bus transport to school based on poor. Quote from a man who was a pupil at of Scotland’s newest bishop, Bishop John Keenan of Paisley, among Dr Richard Lenton T this danger. the time: “it was chaos at the school.” our many blessings. FELLOW OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF No mater how much I am informed that The effect of our community losing a The midpoint of Lent was yesterday, the Thursday of the third week PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF GLASGOW this is a safe site I will be sceptical based high school will be unacceptable to our of Lent and Laetare Sunday is traditionally seen as a day of celebra- FELLOW OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF on historical events; former Smiths community as far as I am concerned. tion, on which the sacrifice of Lent is briefly lessened. In Scotland, the PHYSICIANS OF EDINBURGH clockworks and Castlehill Primary School, I would like to also state that I attended fourth Sunday of Lent is also know in parishes throughout the land as Red Dust film by Ilona Kacieja, Collins a meeting in Taylor High School’s SCIAF Sunday, when the Lenten campaign from this agency of the G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or requirements Solicitors Vs Citylink Development and assembly hall on March 18 at 7pm and the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland gets another boost from collections Scott Wilson Homes (and NLC until very hall was almost full with only one person and donations. This midpoint is a good time to see how your Wee G This page is used solely for reader recently), Corby Council Vs Des Collins saying they were in favour of the new build Box is filling up as well as recommitting yourself to your Lenten opinion and therefore views expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO (solicitor), Conwy County borough council on Ravenscraig. As you can tell from my promises. PFI school on contaminated land in above questions and concerns I am very This year’s SCIAF Lenten campaign is raising money to help fam- G If you would like to share your opinion, Llandudno, Newport Junior and Infant PFI opposed to the relocation of my children’s ilies in Colombia and throughout the world. send your correspondence to the address below. Whether you use e-mail or post, you School on landfill site. high school. This week the SCO brings news from Colombia, from Colombia’s I would like to note that I believe that the Caritas Director Mgr Hector Fabio and from Fr Sterlin Londoño Pala- must provide your full name, address, and Nicola Quinn. phone number or your letter will not be used council would prefer to have the current cio whose personal insight recently inspired senior students at Lour- sites of Taylor High and Our Lady’s for MOTHERWELL des Secondary School, Glasgow. The bravery of Criseria, from the Emberá tribe in Chocó, Colom- bia—who appears on this year’s Wee Box—for getting on her first Do not overlook 1000 years think of Colmcille/Columba. Heresy is to deny Christ, as flight and leaving Colombia to come to Scotland has been matched of Gaelic evangelisation [We must not forget that] the Church John Ogilvie knew only by her nobility and grace while here. was attacked equally in Scotland and Family is at the heart of Church teaching, the families we raise and HUGH Dougherty’s understanding of his Ireland. YEARS ago Fr Dukes SJ took my class for the brothers and sisters in need throughout the world that we reach out Irish heritage [in his SCO articles] ignores St Patrick’s support was never doubted religious education prior to the feast of to help. Every family has its problems, and the Church is no differ- or overlooks about 1000 years of Gaelic and, since the Emancipation, has been Blessed John Ogilvie (now a saint). ent. Last week the SCO reported on the McLellan Commission into evangelisation—the true glory and making celebrated in unity. A pupil asked him why St John did not the Church in Scotland’s safeguarding policy and practise, this week of Scotland and Ireland. And don’t forget, Columbanus and accept the Reformation, and continue his Pope Francis named Boston Cardinal Sean O’Malley and Marie I suggest Mr Dougherty take a sabbatical friends went on to convert the Normans to mission to re-establish Cotholicism in Collins, an Irish survivor of abuse, to the Pontifical Commission for to wander all over Scotland to pray at the the Faith. Scotland. the Protection of Minors. countless sites worthy of a pilgrimage visit As Pope Francis teaches us today, The Answer? To condone heresy is to Other challenges include maintaining parishes and communities in this country. evangelisation is an everyday business. deny Christ. One size does not fit all. with fewer priests than before while the scales between clergy retire- He might [like to] begin [such an ment and new vocations remain unbalanced. endeavour] at The Hill of Dunadd, King Mary Ferguson Gerry McCabe In the words of Bishop Keenan, however, “I am convinced this is Fergus’ Kingdom of Dalriata centre and NEWRY GLASGOW the Lord’s work, allowing for newer, better possibilities.” WRITE TO LETTERS, SCO, 19 WATERLOO STREET, GLASGOW G2 6BT [email protected] 10 COMMENT SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY MARCH 28 2014 Fervour of our Faith is a lifeline Failure to live the Gospel opens the door to those who stand against Catholic values on life and more

HE anti-Christian revolu- that would arm them with the confi- tion is accelerating now at dent arguments to oppose the pro- breakneck speed. Almost death movement and the motivation of daily, from one quarter or conscience to do so energetically? another, some fresh out- Have they been roused to action from rage against not only Catholic princi- the pulpit on Sundays? ples but basic human decency is Treported. The latest is the vote by the ifty years ago the Catholics of Belgian parliament to legalise assisted Europe, America and elsewhere suicide for children. Here in Scotland in the world were a force to be Margo MacDonald has introduced reckonedF with. Today, it is claimed another Bill into the Scottish parlia- they number 1.2 billion around the ment that would legalise assisted sui- globe. Yet they are routinely insulted, cide for those as young as 16. sidelined and even persecuted. They The Culture of Death is marching BY GERALD WARNER do not command a fraction of the on. Euthanasia has been legalised in influence of, for example, homosexual the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxem- The legal authorities turn a blind eye, pressure groups representing around 2 bourg, accompanied by all the propa- refusing to prosecute. Beyond that, the per cent of the population. Why? gandist euphemisms, the weasel so-called Groningen Protocol provides Because Catholics today do not share vocabulary of ‘regulatory safeguards,’ a loophole for the killing of disabled a common identity, they are anaes- ‘compassion’ and ‘the right to die.’ newborn babies. In Belgium, the rate thetised rather than energised by their Talk of safeguards is nonsense. We of euthanasia without consent is three cafeteria Catholicism, their instinct is were first exposed to this hypocrisy in times higher than in the Netherlands, to expect the Church to relax any doc- 1968 during the debate on David which does not bode well for children trine or prohibition they find uncom- Steel’s Abortion Bill. there, newly empowered to authorise countries with Catholic majorities are Demonstrators protested against the visit fortable. Not only would two doctors be their own deaths. polluted by anti-life laws reminiscent of Pope Benedict XVI during a march out- Many embrace the values of secu- side Hyde Park in London September 18 required to prescribe a ‘termination,’ of the Third Reich? 2010. Groups heckled the Holy Father at larism rather than Catholicism. Who it was even confidently forecast that hese and many other facts relat- There is a demographic contradic- various stops could have predicted that Ireland passing the Act would actually reduce ing to the culture of death are a tion here to which the Church must would legalise abortion? the number of abortions. Today, after matter of record and deplorable face up. Despite Belgium being nom- Their opponents, ranging from the killing of more than seven million inT the eyes of any decent human being. inally 57 per cent Catholic, its Cham- Muslims to militant secularists, are in children in Britain by abortion, we However, for Catholics, there is one ber of Representatives voted 86 to 44 be that most Belgian Catholics are contrast dedicated to their cause, know the emptiness of such claptrap. particular aspect of the situation that in favour of the most radical pro-death Catholic in name only. They do not strongly motivated and organised. The Some doctors have signed blank abor- demands attention and analysis. Of the law yet, the ‘right’ of children of all care if their country is turned into an 1.2 billion ‘Catholics’ are the Church’s tion consent forms in advance for three countries whose abysmal laws ages to assisted suicide. What has abattoir, provided the economy is paper legions: if they really existed as patients they will never see. are cited here, the Netherlands is a gone wrong? Are parliamentary elec- turned round, their standard of living a force of firm believers it would be Protestant society that has deteriorated tions gerrymandered to marginalise is improved, the material considera- impossible for them to be trampled t is the same with the ‘safeguards’ into secularism. But Belgium and the Catholic majority of voters? That tions of life are satisfied. Of course, upon as they are. surrounding euthanasia. In the Luxembourg are supposedly Catholic seems implausible. Are Belgian MPs many will tut-tut in disapproval over If Catholics do not quickly recover Netherlands, the foremost killing countries. Statistically, the population blatantly defying their electors’ their newspapers, but that is all they their fervour in the Faith, it will be too Ifields in Europe, one in five deaths by of Belgium is 57 per cent Catholic; in wishes? If so, why do they not fear will do. Should we be surprised? Have late in their declining years, when they euthanasia—more than 500 per year— Luxembourg the figure is 68.8 per ejection at the next election? they received that firm grounding in see the ‘compassionate’ nurse with the is involuntary, with no consent given. cent. So, why is it that two European The realistic explanation seems to catechism and Catholic apologetics hypodermic approach their bedside.

The views expressed in the opinion What do you think of GERALD WARNER’S comments on FERVOUR? Send your points of pages of the SCO are those of view to the SCO. Write to or e-mail informed individuals and groups and Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT [email protected] not necessarily those of the newspaper or the Church A fisherman’s tale: We remain blind until we opt to open our eyes to see

ALTHOUGH I began fishing able to move. We changed our of anglers. Over fishing in the past, when I was about ten years lures and moved along the bank global warming and a whole host old, I did not catch my first calmly casting and moving, cast- of other factors have made spring salmon until I was in my late Fr Eddie ing and moving. salmon scarce. Now anglers put all teens. I still remember the Fishing is as much about of the fish back. For generations it moment. In the nearly 50 McGhee rhythm as any other sport. Once was assumed that a river such as years since, I have caught a lot you settle into the rhythm of cast- the River Tay would always be self of salmon. consultation with his wife Nancy ing and retrieving you can watch sustaining. How wrong we were! These days I am more of an and we were on for the morning. the world go by as you wait for How blind we were! occasional salmon fisherman. Things that look rosy in the the moment. It felt cold but The Gospel this week speaks However, an invitation last week evening seem to lose their attrac- almost perfect. The snowdrops about the cure of the blind man. to fish the Upper Islamouth and tion before 6am. At least the rain had almost gone and there were Always we assume that blindness Meiklour beat on the River Tay had gone off. Gerry arrived and stands of daffodils everywhere. heard Daniel’s words and began back out into the current. Years of is about not being able to see was not to be missed. On Friday we set off full of hope. It was far The first buds were on the trees to move down the bank reeling in experience had taught me to stay physically. It is of course! There night I was at a family dinner. It from the worst morning of the and two noisy oystercatchers line as I went. Gerry had already calm. Eventually the fish slid into are other forms of blindness that was raining. I was getting uneasy. winter and by the time we arrived reminded us that it was approxi- seen what was happening and a little quiet pocket of water and afflict all of us. Mostly we choose Too much water and there would things seemed promising. The mately Spring. There is something stopped fishing to watch. Daniel and Gerry lifted it out. In not to see the blindingly obvious, be no possibility of fishing. I river looked high but clear. A special about fishing a new stretch The question was already in my all of my fishing I had never had a like global warming, like world checked the height of the River word with the ghillie and our spir- of water. You look carefully and head: Is this a ‘springer?’ Spring fish so large. Quickly we poverty, like the obesity crisis, Tay. It was running at eight feet its soared. It would be difficult but sum up the part of the river you salmon are a rare commodity unhooked, weighed the fish and like exploitation of natural above summer level at Ballathie, fishable. There is always an acute are fishing. Some parts of a river these days. The fish slowed and I took a picture for posterity before resources regardless of the conse- just two beats above where I was sense of anticipation at the start of look more ‘fishy’ than others. The gained a measure of control. In returning it safely to the water. It quences. At one level or another supposed to be fishing. Night- a day. Two hours in, and the cold bit of water I was fishing looked high water, even moderate sized was only as it slid purposefully all of us seem to be blind. At one mare! Then my phone went. My was beginning to seep into the ‘fishy.’ I turned to Daniel the fish, can give a significant tussle. away into the depths of the river level or another we all need heal- boat partner for the following day bones. We stopped for a warming ghillie. “This looks like the place I hung on and hoped. Slowly the with a kick of its massive tail that ing. The Gospel this weekend called off. “Can you get someone cup of coffee at the fishing hut that you would expect a fish.” The fish came towards the bank. Then, I began to shake. The fish points us in the right direction. to fish my rod?” he asked. I and calmly surveyed the majesty words were hardly out of my it rolled in the water in front of weighed in at over 26lbs. It was This is the fourth week of Lent. looked across at my brother of the Tay rolling past our vantage mouth when the fish took. For a me. I almost had a heart attack. It the largest salmon of my lifetime Did we see the other three in their Gerry, happily enjoying the fam- point. We made the decision to few seconds I was stunned. In was a silver fish, a true spring and for me, the fish of a lifetime. passing? Will we notice the ily event. I wandered casually continue our fishing from the those few seconds the fish was fish. As I saw the fish, the fish Why do we put them back? remainder? round to him. “Would you like to bank rather than from the boat. I 150 yards down river. “You’d bet- saw me and it did not like the Because they are scarce and we fish the Tay tomorrow?” A quick welcomed the prospect of being ter start following that fish!” I look of what it saw! It surged want a future for other generations I [email protected] WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY MARCH 28 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER COMMENT 11

after Wednesday's general W audience, when VIPs can IRE often get a quick word with Technology offers alternatives D the Pope. IN After the audience, Crowe tweeted: “Thank you Holy Father @Pontifex for the to current custodial sentences An SCO diary blessing,” and “What a privilege, attended the Udienza with the holy father released only to return, the suc- dent that prisons have many peo- ne example of how elec- GETTING a handgun onto a @Pontifex.” cess in turning around lives is ple in them that could be dealt tronic monitoring can be plane would seem to be an Perhaps the Pope had not clear cut. with in a better way. Think of used creatively is that of impossible task these days, yet heard the music of Crowe’s Prison is the first thing that how many families are disrupted a judge who used the tag to pre- one Polish priest managed it rock band Fifty foot of grunt O last week. and decided to avoid risking a springs to mind when we think and dragged into poverty when a vent a persistent shoplifter from of those who are found guilty of person goes to jail. Bonds with continuing his offences by con- Polish Fr Dariusz Ras did repeat performance. a crime. Perhaps we may think family and wider society are fining him to home during the just that on a flight from Rome to Warsaw last week, and not GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG of fines for lesser offences but weakened or completely severed shop opening times. A much just any gun, but the very same an increasingly used means of risking a greater alienation of more powerful form of monitor- pistol Turkish gunman, Mehmet THE President of the punishment is electronic moni- individuals and therefore an ing is however also on the hori- Ali Agca, used in his American Catholic league has toring and it is this which I find ongoing problem for society to zon. It is being proposed that a assassination attempt of declared war on several out most about on my visit to deal with and pay for. GPS form of tag be introduced Blessed John Paul II. leading brands of beer. Bill G4S. The centre is actually the Technology is offering an for some offenders. I got a Fr Ras is the director of the Donoghue has called for a nerve centre for monitoring over alternative and this is where chance to see one of the tags. A John Paul II museum, which is boycott of the beer BYJOHN DEIGHAN 700 people who are on some G4S, the current providers of the standard tag is fairly small. It is located in the Pope’s childhood companies that pulled out of form of electronic surveillance service for the government, robust enough to endure knocks home in Wadowice, who was in Monday’s St Patrick’s Day RECENTLY participated at any one time in Scotland. The come in to their own. Just now and is waterproof, the GPS is a Rome to attend a formal Parade and blames LGBT in an event for senior expertise makes G4S also capa- the law allows some to be sen- bit bigger but small enough to be handing-over ceremony to ‘bullies.’ school pupils to discuss ble of running an electronic tenced to electronic monitoring covered under a trouser leg. receive the gun Ali Agca used He called for all Catholics to crime and punishment. monitoring system in Ireland. or for others it is used as a This kind is obviously very to shoot the Pope on May 13, immediately stop drinking Pupils are given the In considering punishment it preparatory stage before release. intrusive: Someone can tell 1981, in St Peter’s Square. Heineken, Sam Adams and opportunity to study this topic as is worth recalling that the Cate- Typically just now it is used to where you are at any time of the The priest was circled by Guinness. one of their options in religious, chism states “Legitimate public enforce a curfew. Staff from G4S day. It can be set up to do things special agents at the airport “I urge Catholics, and all moral and philosophical studies. authority has the right and duty will go out to the home of the like ban someone from entering and had to hand the case those who believe in I over to the pilot, who kept it tolerance, diversity, and the The pupils have sophisticated person and fit them with a tag. In a particular area or even for a to inflict punishment propor- locked up during the flight. It First Amendment, to join with views and a strong sense of jus- tionate to the gravity of the their homes will be placed a unit series of zones to be pro- took a year to get permission me in boycotting these tice. They grapple with the same offense. Punishment has the pri- which picks up the tag. It is cali- grammed so that a warning is and the necessary permits to brews,” Mr Donoghue said. problems that forever challenge mary aim of redressing the dis- brated with the perimeter of the flagged up at the control centre. receive and transport the gun He added the companies authorities and agencies order introduced by the offence. person’s home and moving out- The tag-wearer can be contacted over national borders. The are ‘discriminating’ against involved in keeping the criminal When it is willingly accepted by side of this zone during the cur- by mobile phone and warned if gun will be on a three-year Irish Catholics by declining to justice system working. the guilty party, it assumes the few time triggers an alarm at they approach a prohibited area. loan to the museum, which sponsor the parade that In Scotland that system value of expiation. Punishment headquarters. It is typical for Another possibility is that a per- will celebrate a special April 9 refuses to allow gay groups to requires approximately 1000 then, in addition to defending judges to impose a restriction son in fear of the offender can be inauguration ceremony. march under banners that detainees to be transported public order and protecting peo- from 7pm in the evening till 7am protected by warning them if the Seems like it might have been designate them as such. around the country in a fleet of ple’s safety, has a medicinal pur- in the morning where the con- offender comes within a certain easier to drive it there… “None of these companies security wagons run by the pri- pose: as far as possible, it must victed person must stay in their area. The GPS system could of believe in diversity,” he said. vate company G4S. Just a cou- contribute to the correction of home. course allow the potential victim GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG “No gay person has ever been ple of days before my meeting the guilty party.” The staff at G4S are proof that to know where the offender is barred from marching in any with the school pupils, I got the any honest job can be done ethi- travelling from. Such control ACTOR Russell Crowe and St Patrick’s Day parade, chance to visit G4S and get a n my meeting with the cally; they are firm on what their seems a realistic way of creating the makers of the big-budget anymore than the parade closer look at the sort of work school pupils it was one or role is in the process. They are safety for the community with- film Noah attended Pope bans pro-life Catholics or they are doing. Yes, I got to see two who had a keen sense of not the ones to catch criminals or out recourse to prison. Francis’ general audience last vegetarian Catholics.” week but didn't get what they Guinness dropped out of the formidable transporters that justice that were most vocal and to judge their actions they sim- It is an issue that will require I most wanted: a Papal meeting the New York City St Patrick's house ten individual cells. Until passionate in arguing for stern ply ensure that they abide by the further discussion and debate. and photo-op. Day parade just a day before then I’d only seen them speed- punishment. That is a natural conditions imposed by judges. The Scottish Government has The film has been banned the 250-year-old event. ing from the Old Bailey on TV impulse in the face of some of “We treat the clients with respect already started to consider fur- in much of the Muslim world Guinness was the third beer with cameramen flashing their the terrible crimes that are com- and are there to see them through ther developments of electronic because of its depiction of the company to drop sponsorship cameras in the darkened win- mitted but humanity is able to their time,” I am told by Pauline, monitoring. It’s an issue where prophet, while US Christians of a US St Patrick's Day dows. My chance to sit in one of transcend the base urge for who takes the time to explain to wisdom on balancing different have complained it takes Parade this year over gay these cells and have the door vengeance and a Christian cul- me how the system works. She principles around justice, pun- liberties with the Biblical rights. New York Mayor Bill closed on me gave just a fraction ture has allowed room for mercy then introduces me to Andy who ishment, mercy and rehabilita- account of the flood. DeBlasio also broke with of the isolation that many must and rehabilitation. is one of the several staff moni- tion will be required and one Vatican spokesman Fr decades of tradition when he feel when they have to use them The protection of the commu- toring the requests to have new where the contribution of those Federico Lombardi said the announced he would not for real. Perhaps it is a time to nity from people who are very tags fitted. Any particular judge in the Catholic community will request from Noah’s attend. focus on what you have done dangerous will mean that prisons might impose such a sentence be helpful. producers for a private One suspects that and why your life has led to this are always going to be with us. and the team have to have the audience was immediately Donoghue may be on to a point. But with the reality that The deterrent value of prison is a person fitted with a tag and for it I John Deighan is the turned down. He also said losing streak if he expects the doors of prison are revolving consideration in maintaining a all to be operational by midnight parliamentary officer for there was similarly no many Irish Catholics to join doors through which many are law-abiding society but it is evi- that day. Scotland’s bishops scheduled ‘meet and greet’ him in his Guinness boycott.

There is grace and peace to be found in tolerating what we cannot accept

praised Francis and Cardinal Kasper suited to sheep or cattle. When that they would comply with receive Holy Commuion when Mgr Basil Cardinal are asking if we would, for we look at people in a second what at that time passed as it was beyond their powers to Kasper’s instance, come up with a differ- marriage, do we see a broken Building Regulations. Solu- put the second marriage right. Loftus (right) ent solution to Communion for law which must be defended, or tion? Ignore the Building Regu- There could, for instance, be speech to the the divorced and remarried if broken hearts which need to be lations in that particular obligations to the children of skies, calling we looked at the problem from healed? It depends on how we situation, said Albert. After all, such a marriage which made it it ‘doing the- a pastoral rather than a juridical look at the problem, from what the principal need was to build impossible to walk out on it, CARDINAL Walter ology on standpoint. viewpoint. So, in an earlier a house. Similarly, when Pope and human frailty could then Kasper’s recent speech to one’s knees.’ I find it helpful to remember interview Pope Francis had said Francis speaks of finding out make it impossible to promise the Consistory of Cardinals He also made clear that the the story of the three men look- that this whole debate was not a ‘what is possible’ in any indi- to live as ‘brother and sister.’ had two phrases which are context of Cardinal Kasper’s ing over a wall at a field. One matter of him trying to change vidual situation, he echoes the Solution—‘tolerate what we not all that easy to under- words was that of the morality was an army officer, one was a law or doctrine, but of looking thoughts of Pope St Gregory cannot accept,’ said Cardinal stand. of sex and marriage. He had town- planner and one was a ‘deeper’ at individual the Great in the sixth century. Kasper. He spoke first of the need for referred earlier to the particu- farmer. So although they were situations, and asking what was We can’t ask people to do the Perhaps we could all add a a ‘paradigm shift’ when look- lar problems posed by divorce all looking at the same field, possible for the people in those impossible, or what is beyond heartfelt prayer of thanksgiving ing at questions of morality, and remarriage, cohabitation, they saw different things. One situations. their moral strength, Gregory that in such a short period of and then went on to say that civil unions and birth control. saw an excellent terrain for Again, another helpful story said—in Latin quod maioris time Pope Francis has opened sometimes we have to ‘tolerate ‘Paradigm shift’ is best tank manouevres, one was is that of Albert the Great, a est. up in the Church a foyer of dis- what we cannot accept.’ Later, understood as a change of men- mentally laying out terraces of wonderful theologian in the So, in the early Church, Car- cussion, where people feel free in an interview with a secular tal stance, or way of looking at houses and roads, while the 12th century. When building dinal Kasper reminded the car- to speak as the Holy Spirit newspaper to mark his first things, so that they then seem third was debating with himelf himself a house, he couldn't dinals, those living in invalid moves them—indeed he has anniversary as Pope, Francis different. Effectively, Pope if the pasture would be better adapt the available stones so marriages were allowed to asked us all to do so. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 LIFE MATTERS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER MARCH 28 2014 MARCH 28 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LIFE MATTERS 13

CHANGING LIVES JANE HAMILTON from MARY’S MEALS explains how your support for the organisation allows it to play a key role in changing the lives of thousands of children in countries such as Kenya and South Sudan

ARY’S Meals provides a daily meal in school, attract- In the northern tribal area of Turkana, a daily meal is served to more In countries like Kenya and South Sudan, many of the children that Mary’s Meals encounter live in slum villages (bottom left) and have had to forage in ing chronically hungry children to the classroom than 7000 nursery-aged children at 65 early childhood learning cen- dumps in their towns and cities for food (middle left). However, the charity’s where they can receive an education that could be their tres across the region. determination to educate the children—even in temporary accomodation to route out of poverty. The charity’s work in Malawi and Drought is common here and conditions are tough, but the provision begin with (top left)—as well as providing a nutritious meal in those places of Liberia is well documented, but Mary’s Meals is also of early childhood support and education is vital to the community and education, has brought a smile to the faces of many children (above) and playing an essential role in changing the lives of thousands of children its future generations. given youngsters such as Anthony (right) an education and a chance to dream elsewhere in Africa, and across another four continents—supporting Margaret, a volunteer cook at Kokuro Nursery in Turkana, not only Mmore than 868,000 children every school day. prepares the meals for the children of her community, she is careful to Mary’s Meals reaches more than 40,000 children across South Sudan ensure all the children wash their hands before they eat their daily meal. and Kenya with a daily nutritious meal in their place of education. “I am always telling the children, you must be patient and wash your “I was very scared,” Anthony said. “You can see people look at you Communities in these areas of East Africa continue to suffer because hands before you take the food—it is my job to make sure you don’t with hate in their eyes. It’s hard to find food and sometimes I was very of political unrest and conditions can be very challenging, but thanks get sick and stay healthy,” she said cold. Sometimes I was so hungry I would steal food. And on the nights to the generosity of Mary’s Meals supporters, they are not alone. In the urban areas of Nairobi and Eldoret, around 19,500 pupils when I slept outside, I was afraid that someone would hurt me.” receive a nutritious meal every school day. This food, provided by Now, aged 15, Anthony is living at home full-time and spends his South Sudan Mary’s Meals, is often the only thing keeping the children from return- days in school, where he receives a nutritious lunch from Mary’s In South Sudan, the charity’s partner organisation—Rumbek Dio- ing to the streets for survival. Meals. His life is far from easy, but he finds refuge in his learning and cese—provides a daily meal to pupils in temporary schools, mainly for At least half of all people living in Kenya reside in slums with lim- his teacher says he can often be found studying in the classrooms at the children from nomadic pastoralist communities. ited access to water and sanitation and many children are living on the weekends. A recent update from Mary’s Meals staff on the ground reads: streets without anywhere to call home. Thankfully, Mary’s Meals can “I like coming to school and, if there is enough money, I would like “Nearly all the schools have additional newcomers and this can be offer these children a new beginning and a better future. to go to secondary school next year,” he said. “I dream of becoming a attributed to the school feeding programme.” pilot—I’d love to see the world.” In fact, community volunteers have recently joined forces to build Anthony’s story But sadly, there are many more children—including Anthony’s more temporary classrooms to accommodate the increased numbers of Anthony ran away from home when he was five years old. He felt life younger brother—who still spend their days on the dangerous streets children attending these emergency schools. on the streets might be better than staying in a home where there was of the Langas slum. With your help, we can reach the next child wait- never enough for him and his six brothers and sisters to eat. ing for Mary’s Meals. Kenya Like a lot of the street children in Eldoret, Kenya, he would spend his In Kenya, Mary’s Meals is working with two partner organisations— days looking for work, begging for money, or foraging through piles of I To help Mary’s Meals reach more of the world’s poorest children The Way Christian Ministries and Diocese of Lodwar—to reach two rotten food looking for something to eat. Some nights he would go back with a life-changing daily meal in a place of education, please visit distinct groups of vulnerable children. home, but on others he would sleep outside, usually in shop doorways. www.marysmeals.org.uk WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 12 LIFE MATTERS SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER MARCH 28 2014 MARCH 28 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LIFE MATTERS 13

CHANGING LIVES JANE HAMILTON from MARY’S MEALS explains how your support for the organisation allows it to play a key role in changing the lives of thousands of children in countries such as Kenya and South Sudan

ARY’S Meals provides a daily meal in school, attract- In the northern tribal area of Turkana, a daily meal is served to more In countries like Kenya and South Sudan, many of the children that Mary’s Meals encounter live in slum villages (bottom left) and have had to forage in ing chronically hungry children to the classroom than 7000 nursery-aged children at 65 early childhood learning cen- dumps in their towns and cities for food (middle left). However, the charity’s where they can receive an education that could be their tres across the region. determination to educate the children—even in temporary accomodation to route out of poverty. The charity’s work in Malawi and Drought is common here and conditions are tough, but the provision begin with (top left)—as well as providing a nutritious meal in those places of Liberia is well documented, but Mary’s Meals is also of early childhood support and education is vital to the community and education, has brought a smile to the faces of many children (above) and playing an essential role in changing the lives of thousands of children its future generations. given youngsters such as Anthony (right) an education and a chance to dream elsewhere in Africa, and across another four continents—supporting Margaret, a volunteer cook at Kokuro Nursery in Turkana, not only Mmore than 868,000 children every school day. prepares the meals for the children of her community, she is careful to Mary’s Meals reaches more than 40,000 children across South Sudan ensure all the children wash their hands before they eat their daily meal. and Kenya with a daily nutritious meal in their place of education. “I am always telling the children, you must be patient and wash your “I was very scared,” Anthony said. “You can see people look at you Communities in these areas of East Africa continue to suffer because hands before you take the food—it is my job to make sure you don’t with hate in their eyes. It’s hard to find food and sometimes I was very of political unrest and conditions can be very challenging, but thanks get sick and stay healthy,” she said cold. Sometimes I was so hungry I would steal food. And on the nights to the generosity of Mary’s Meals supporters, they are not alone. In the urban areas of Nairobi and Eldoret, around 19,500 pupils when I slept outside, I was afraid that someone would hurt me.” receive a nutritious meal every school day. This food, provided by Now, aged 15, Anthony is living at home full-time and spends his South Sudan Mary’s Meals, is often the only thing keeping the children from return- days in school, where he receives a nutritious lunch from Mary’s In South Sudan, the charity’s partner organisation—Rumbek Dio- ing to the streets for survival. Meals. His life is far from easy, but he finds refuge in his learning and cese—provides a daily meal to pupils in temporary schools, mainly for At least half of all people living in Kenya reside in slums with lim- his teacher says he can often be found studying in the classrooms at the children from nomadic pastoralist communities. ited access to water and sanitation and many children are living on the weekends. A recent update from Mary’s Meals staff on the ground reads: streets without anywhere to call home. Thankfully, Mary’s Meals can “I like coming to school and, if there is enough money, I would like “Nearly all the schools have additional newcomers and this can be offer these children a new beginning and a better future. to go to secondary school next year,” he said. “I dream of becoming a attributed to the school feeding programme.” pilot—I’d love to see the world.” In fact, community volunteers have recently joined forces to build Anthony’s story But sadly, there are many more children—including Anthony’s more temporary classrooms to accommodate the increased numbers of Anthony ran away from home when he was five years old. He felt life younger brother—who still spend their days on the dangerous streets children attending these emergency schools. on the streets might be better than staying in a home where there was of the Langas slum. With your help, we can reach the next child wait- never enough for him and his six brothers and sisters to eat. ing for Mary’s Meals. Kenya Like a lot of the street children in Eldoret, Kenya, he would spend his In Kenya, Mary’s Meals is working with two partner organisations— days looking for work, begging for money, or foraging through piles of I To help Mary’s Meals reach more of the world’s poorest children The Way Christian Ministries and Diocese of Lodwar—to reach two rotten food looking for something to eat. Some nights he would go back with a life-changing daily meal in a place of education, please visit distinct groups of vulnerable children. home, but on others he would sleep outside, usually in shop doorways. www.marysmeals.org.uk WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 14 REFLECTION SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY MARCH 28 2014 EWTN PROGRAMMES

SUN 30 MARCH 1PM 9AM DAILY MASS HOW TO PRAY FOR YOUR SONS 9PM & DAUGHTERS & LOVED ONES LET US LOVE 11AM THURSDAY APRIL 3 LIVE ANGELUS WITH POPE 1PM FRANCIS DAILY MASS 11.30AM 8PM LENTEN REFLECTIONS EWTN LIVE 1PM 9PM SUNDAY MASS LET US LOVE 5PM FRIDAY APRIL 4 EWTN BOOKMARK 1PM 8PM DAILY MASS THIRST FOR TRUTH: BATTLE 8PM FOR SOULS LIVE: THE WORLD OVER 9PM 9PM SUNDAY NIGHT PRIME LET US LOVE 10AM 9.30PM VATICANO LIFE ON THE ROCK MONDAY MARCH 31 SATURDAY APRIL 5 1PM 1PM DAILY MASS DAILY MASS 9PM 7PM LET US LOVE SACRED, BEAUTIFUL, AND Sacrament of Reconciliation TUESDAY APRIL 1 UNIVERSAL: COLLOQUIUM XIX 1PM 9PM DAILY MASS HEART OF THE MATTER can put us on the right path 9PM FOCUS: THE LIFE AND LEGACY LET US LOVE OF JOHN HENRY CARDINAL WEDNESDAY APRIL 2 NEWMAN SR ANNA CHRISTI SOLIS of the DOMINICAN SISTERS OF ST CECILIA explains how Confession should be a healing encounter with God LAY READERS’ GUIDE MAGINE that you are carrying a when the priest says: “I absolve you....” he is heavy burden—a huge box filled with A SPIRITUAL not speaking in his own name, but in the rubbish—and cannot lay it down. You very Person of Christ.) We leave the Sacra- may try to lay it aside to eat or rest or REFLECTION ment without that heavy burden of sin that watch television or select music from we have been carrying. We are free, forgiven your mp3 player or surf the Web or hill-walk. and relieved. What better way to celebrate SUNDAY MARCH 30 But you can’t free your arms from this box. It the Resurrection at Easter than to be rid of 1st Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a Response: blocksI your vision, weighs down your laugh- the burden of sin that weighs us down? The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I ter, saps your strength. Your friends can’t share the load; your family can’t take it away. he Church requires that we confess shall want. Ephesians 5:8-14. John 9:1-41 And all the time, new rubbish is added and serious sin at least once a year. How- the box just keeps getting heavier. ever, imagine if we only emptied our MONDAY Imagine that there is someone who is con- Tkitchen rubbish bins once a year! If it has Isaiah 65:17-21. Response: I will praise cerned about you and your load, is able to been longer than that for you, then now is the remove the burden, and offers to do so, Going to Confession is simple, even if it is time to be rid of it. Frequent confession, you, Lord, for you have rescued me. John would you take the opportunity? Would you not always easy. We should begin by medi- even once a month, is recommended. Check 4:43-54. jump at the chance to be free? tating on a Gospel passage such as the True your parish website, bulletin, or signage out- This is actually a parable about the Sacra- Vine (John 15), the Good Shepherd (John side the door for Confession times, or call a ment of Reconciliation, commonly known as 10), or the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke priest for an appointment. TUESDAY Confession. At our Baptism, sin is washed 15). We place ourselves under the guidance Bringing the entire family to Confession is Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12. Response: The Lord of away and we have a full, free life to live with of the Holy Spirit, asking Him to enlighten a very powerful experience of reconciliation. hosts is with us: the God of Jacob is our Christ; but over the days, weeks, months, and our consciences to know the ways in which Often, even within our homes, many unkind stronghold. John 5:1-3, 5-16. years, we make choices contrary to the love we have offended God. We then make an act or unthoughtful words and actions are com- and law of God, against our consciences, of sorrow for our sins and resolve, with mitted and many kind and thoughtful words against our true good and that of our neigh- God’s grace, to avoid the persons, places, or and actions are omitted, stealing from the WEDNESDAY bours. These choices have an effect; they situations that lead us into sin. Once in the love that ought to be the very atmosphere of Isaiah 49:8-15. Response: The Lord is weigh us down, like a box of rubbish that we confessional or reconciliation room, we tell family life. Going to the church for Confes- kind and full of compassion. John 5:17-30 are obliged to carry day after day. the priest how long it has been since our last sion together as a family relieves the tensions Part of Jesus’ mission on earth was to heal confession, and then simply and succinctly that build up in the home, drawing spouses, —certainly the body but, more deeply, the tell him our sins, without being elaborate or parents and children together in seeking rec- THURSDAY soul. Encounters with Christ changed peo- going into unnecessary details. It is best to onciliation with God and one another. Every- Exodus 32:7-14. Response: O Lord, ple. Through his Church, He left us the tell those hardest to say first, so we do not one returns with a renewed sense of trying to opportunity to continue to have these heal- forget them. (However, if we do honestly live as Jesus would. This happens because remember me out of the love you have for ing encounters with Him ourselves in the forget to mention a sin for which we are the grace of the Sacrament strengthens us to your people. John 5:31-47. Sacraments. sorry, we are still forgiven). The priest may do better. One Confession will certainly not then give us loving advice or answer ques- make us automatic saints, but it surely sets us n the Sacrament of Reconciliation, the tions we may have. After this he will give us on the right path, renewed and strengthened FRIDAY priest is the visible representative of a penance—that is, a penitential practice or in our union with God and one another. Wisdom 2:1a, 12-22. Response: The Lord Christ, given the power to act in the very a prayer through which we can seek to do Confession is not only about being rid of is close to the broken-hearted. John 7:1- Person of Jesus to absolve (that is, to com- our part in union with Jesus to make up for sin. When we confess, we are making an act 2,10,25-30. Ipletely remove) our sins. In what is called ‘the our sins. The priest then absolves us from of trustful praise of God who is so merciful seal of Confession,’ the priest has the solemn our sins using the words of absolution. towards us. So let us hasten to the throne of obligation never to reveal to anyone the sins Through the ministry of the priest, we hear grace to confess the goodness of our Lord SATURDAY we have confessed—even if threatened with God’s words of forgiveness; we see the Jesus Christ who died for our sins and rose to Jeremiah 11:18-20. Response: Lord God, imprisonment or death. Many priests have priest make the Sign of the Cross over us; give us new life. These are the great myster- I take refuge in you. John 7:40-52 suffered these consequences rather than we are certain of forgiveness and of the ies we ponder and celebrate during this reveal the sins they have heard in Confession. grace to avoid sin in the future. (Notice that Lenten and upcoming Easter season. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK FRIDAY MARCH 28 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER STRONG IN FAITH 15

DISCUSSION: In a few community, living and well, A weekly words, what gives you joy that stretches back through all discussion chaired by as a Christian? the ages; and that all of these brothers and sisters that have strong in faith young Catholics ADAM COATES: The fact of gone before us are ever present knowing that if I should stay and attentive to the needs of close to the Lord and His their brothers and sisters on Church, remaining in a state of earth. sanctifying grace, then I have A reminder of joy amid penitential Lent the hope of the salvation of my GERALD BONNER: “And the immortal soul. Word became flesh and dwelt By Aidan Michael Cook amongst us.” That God loved us ANDREW McMANUS: Knowing so much He chose to redeem us THIS Sunday is Laetare Sunday: A day Jesus Christ at a very personal and not just in some remote of joy amid the penitential season of level through His Church. way but by becoming one of us Lent. The name comes from the introit ... grace perfecting nature, not of the Mass, Rejoice, O Jerusalem! Be JAMES McDONALD: Knowing overthrowing it. glad for her, you who love her; rejoice that, no matter how alone, with her, you who mourned for her, and rejected, scorned or discrimi- I Have your say on this and you will find contentment at her consol- nated we are in this life, we are upcoming topics at http://www. ing breasts. Even in Lent, the Liturgy part of the body of Christ, and a facebook.com/scostronginfaith has its eye on the heavenly Jerusalem! It is a reminder of joy amid penance, a light amid the gloom of Lent. In Gregorian chant, the melody that begins the introit Laetare is the same melody that completes the Alleluia chant at the Easter Vigil, when our hope of joy is fulfilled. The small joys of our earthly exile foreshadow the great joy of heavenly glory. fault’ that brought Jesus Christ as our heavenly things, we are able to find a true (if A similar parallel is found in Scripture, Redeemer. limited) happiness in the proper fulfilment where the events of the Crucifixion and Res- But why are we able to find joy amid such of the earthly purposes of creation. Once we urrection were prefigured by the glory of the evil? Ultimately, it is because at the heart of accept that man does not live off bread Transfiguration. Jesus ascended the moun- the Faith is the loving mercy of our heavenly alone, we can enjoy bread simply as bread. If tain with three of His apostles and was trans- Father, our God who is ever faithful to us. we love God, and our neighbour as our self, figured and shone as the sun, accompanied We know that the sorrows of this life will not and if we seek God’s will, then we are on a by Moses and Elijah—the two men Jewish last, and we can look forward with hope and path of joy: the joy of the Gospel. tradition held to be already in heaven. joy to the eternal bliss He has prepared for Sometimes we forget that God wants our Christ’s Passion was fast approaching, but those who love Him. happiness, but if we follow His will then we here the three apostles were privileged to see Of course, we also know that our self-will are sure to attain just that. It does not mean a revelation of Christ’s coming glory. and self-love can lead us far from God’s lov- that life will be easy (far from it) but at such Ever-present in the Catholic Faith is the ing plan—so far, indeed, that they required times we can find consolation in the Church, experience of joy amid even the most trying the Sacrifice of the Cross to redeem us. But our Mother, whose loving embrace, espe- circumstances. Even the original sin of by not placing all our expectations on this cially in the Sacraments, envelops us with Adam, with all its devastating consequences, life, we are also able to find a true joy here heavenly grace. is praised in the Easter Liturgy as the ‘happy below. By seeking our ultimate fulfilment in Rejoice! What’s that on the bottom shelf? Solid foundations!

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WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 16 FAITH IN CULTURE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY MARCH 28 2014 Whose voice will we be in today’s world? FAITH IN CULTURE looks at how we often give too much weight to the material world and lose our sense of perspective

OR more than three and a half decades from The River: “Now all them things that seemed now I have wandered the Meadows in so important—well mister, they vanished right into Edinburgh, played football during school the air.” days, witnessed a few mild altercations We’re all guilty of giving too much weight to between my old school St Thomas of By Richard things in the material world and to hear something of Aquins and James Gillespie’s. I remember cutting Bella’s story demands perspective. When Ryan across during a storm after a particularly heated Purden became aware of Bella’s need, he seemed to rally debateF about Scotland and sectarianism. instantly. Clutching his sponsorship form, there was I returned to what was once known as Hope no time for timidity, to whoever crossed his path on Park, two Sundays ago with my son Ryan and nate to journey with many people from a variety the lead up to the walk he would explain: “Bella’s daughter Christina to take part in a sponsored of backgrounds and contexts. not well and needs medicine, she needs money for walk. My wife Louise and I watched as Christina, It was there we learned of Bella, a wee girl aged the medicine, can you help.” Once Ryan gets an idea still only one, leaned into her brother for a bit of three who is currently being treated for a compli- in his head, he needs a lot of reasoning, understand- extra support as they fell behind the rest of the cated brain tumour. Presently funds are being raised ing and explanation to change his mind, but I’ve pack (right). Louise has been running a Tuesday so Bella can receive life saving treatment in the US learned a lot in trying to change his cast-iron and res- morning toddler group, Little Buds, where the early next year. The family including their one- olute will. I don’t know where he gets it from! mums and dads can gather together for a blether year-old Poppy, will have to relocate to the US for A determined campaigner can raise funds but often through social media and it is hard to know and as much tea is as humanly possible to drink. a time while the essential treatment is dispensed. beyond that Faith matters. Ryan now prays for what causes to prioritise. But the most important Parents often come for a season until their children It is stories such as this that put our own lives in Bella before he goes to bed, even at his tender age, thing is that we do something. James 2:14: “What move on to the next stage and we’ve been fortu- perspective, to quote a Bruce Springsteen line he's becoming aware of the need for the practical good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims and spiritual working in tandem, his prayers for to have faith but has no deeds?” Whether it is a boys and girls who don’t feel well, now include a make-up free selfie and donation for cancer chari- name and a family he has met. ties, a text to Sport Relief or regularly giving to the collection basket each week, it all counts. CROSSWORD Gordius No 136 ope Park seemed to take on a new meaning Pope Francis recently celebrated the first year as a team of toddlers wandered round the of his Papacy, it’s hard to think of a more mediated meadows for Bella. There are so many example of a man completely committed to being 1 2 345 678 causesH and needs in the world, how do we know a voice for the poor, sick and vulnerable. Whose what to devote some part of ourselves to. Ryan voice will we be in a clamorous and noisy world? 9 found some common ground with Bella after we I To find out more about Bella or donate to 10 11 explained why we were taking part in the sponsored walk. Little details like her being the same age as her cause please find more information at him provided a world of meaning and relevance. http://gogetfunding.com/project/bella-s-benefit Jesus performed many examples of healing for the 12 13 14 15 I Richard Purden is a freelance journalist, the First entry out the hat next sick and needy who crossed His path but not every- author of We are Celtic Supporters and Faifthful 1617 TUESDAY will be the winner body in the world was healed or raised from the dead during His time on earth. 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BIRTH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE BEARD 8th Anniversary Treasured memories of our McNULTY dear sister, Anne (née Mac- On March 18, 2014, baby Intyre), who died in York- Keira, born to Paul Ryan shire on March 27, 2006. and Lizzy and big sister Forever in our thoughts. Ellie. Second granddaugh- Sacred Heart of Jesus, ter to Paul, Marie, Anne and Frank and extended family. have mercy on her. Deo Gratias. Inserted by her family, Bunessan St, Glasgow. DOUGHERTY HENDRY DEATH Remembering with love our 16th Anniversary dear father, grandad and Treasured memories of our CASEY great-grandad, Bernard, mum and mother-in-law, Remembering with love all McLAREN who died March 28, 1986. Sadie, died March 29, 1998. those cherished and treas- Sadly Mary (Treanor), wife Deep in our hearts your ured memories of my dar- All our tomorrows will be as of George, passed away at memory is kept, ling mum, Helen, whose today, Wishaw General Hospital, To love, to cherish, to never birthday occurs on April 2. Loving you missing you all on March 14, 2014. Beloved forget. I know that you are no fur- the way. wife, mum and granny. Each of us in our own way, ther away from me than Liz, Anne, William and May she rest in peace. Have special thoughts of grandchildren. Our Lady of Sorrows, pray God, Mum, and God is very McSHANE near. you today. for her. Cherished memories of our Inserted by loving daughter COLL St Roch, pray for him. McCREADY dear mammy, granny and Sheila and the family. 9th Anniversary of our dear St Martin de Porres, pray for 7th Anniversary great-granny, Mary, and our friend, Helen, who died on him. MOTHERS DAY REMEMBRANCE Precious memories of Mary beloved Rosemary (MacIn- April 1, 2005. His loving family. McCLAFFERTY Bridget, our much loved tyre). John, beloved father and You are always close mum and granny, who died Gentle woman, quiet light, pappy, who died July 26, beside us, on March 30, 2007. Morning star, so strong and 1986, whose birthday In everything we do, Thank you mum for the bright, occurs on March 28. You were our greatest years we shared, Gentle mother, peaceful Remembering also our dear treasure, For the love you gave and dove, mother and granny, Mary God’s gift to us was you. the way you cared, Teach us wisdom, teach us Rose, died June 15, 1990 God Bless you Helen. You left a space no one can love. and also our brother, Inserted by Elizabeth, Jake fill, From the family. Dominic, who died Septem- and family. We miss you mum and ber 29, 2007. Also her dear husband John always will. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray and Steven and Gwen. Forever in our hearts. for them. From Patrick, Manus, BRENNAN Inserted by their loving fam- GREENHILL Margaret, Anne and Mary, We remember with deepest ily. 19th Anniversary sons-in-law, daughters-in- love, affection and gratitude In loving memory of our law. our dear mother, Rebecca, RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM dear mother, grandmother Will those who think of her on Mother’s Day. and great-grandmother, today, Inserted by her loving fam- died April 2, 1995. A little prayer to Jesus say. ily. BROSNAN Loved and missed so much. Loved and missed by your 19th Anniversary R.I.P. grandchildren and great- In loving memory of our Sweet are the memories grandchildren. PRETE much loved Lourdes Chap- silently kept, lain, Father Patrick Bros- On this special day, Of a mother we shall never McFADYEN Mother’s Day, we have pre- nan, died March 26, 1995. CORBETT forget. Treasured memories of our cious memories of Annie Gentle Mother, Peaceful 16th Anniversary To put our arms around you, beloved mother and grand- (Tracey), a dear wife, dar- Dove, Treasured memories of a But this we cannot do, mother, Mary (née Gille- ling mother, gran and great- Teach us wisdom, teach us spie), who died on April 2, wonderful and much loved So until we meet again, 1999, also our father and gran, who died October 6, love, mother and nana, Margaret, May God take care of you. A grateful heart never for- grandfather, Michael, who 2001. beloved and devoted wife of Inserted by Lily, Jack and died August 27, 1983 and You were a person so very gets. the late Andrew Corbett, family, Tony, Cathie and all loved ones gone before rare, Frank, Margaret and family. who died March 31, 1998. family. and after. Although you are not beside COONEY (née Houston) Content at home and You are always close to me. always there, us, -Bridget (Bunty) MEMORIAM Our Lady of Lourdes, pray HENDERSON You are never far away, Remembering with love and Your life was unselfish, for for them. 1st Anniversary of a dearly You are always in our pride, our treasured Mum, your family you lived, Inserted by their loving loved mother, granny, sister hearts, Mum-in-law and Grandma, Not to receive, always to daughter Frances. and auntie, Agnes, who died With every passing day. Bunty especially on Mothers give. March 29, 2013. As time goes by without Day. The dearest mother this Every day in some small you, St. Pio, pray for her. world could hold, way And days turn into years, They hold a million memo- Remembering too, Jim and The sweetest smile and a Memories of you come our ries, John, also gone before us. heart of gold, way. And many a silent tear. Eternal rest grant unto We love and miss you so Though absent, you are Sacred Heart of Jesus, them, O Lord, much mum. always near have mercy on them. And let perpetual light shine Sacred Heart of Jesus, Still missed, loved and Our Lady of Lourdes, pray upon them, grant her eternal rest. always dear. for them. From your loving family. May they rest in peace, From your loving family. BARRETT, Peter James Our Lady of the Isles, pray Amen. A loving gran, kind and true, 1st Anniversary for her. McGUINNESS Inserted by the family. One in a million gran, that Precious memories of my Rest in peace. In loving memory of Mary Place Your Intimation was you, beloved husband, who died DONNELLY Your loving family, home McGuinness (Hassan), who Announcing, Thank you for the years we suddenly on April 3, 2013. 1st Anniversary and away. died April 2, 2003, beloved Remembering, shared, Father of Monica, Camilla In loving memory of our wife of Joseph McGuinness Thanking and beloved mother of Births, Marriages, The love you gave, the way and Jennifer and an adored dear dad and granda, Deaths,Anniversaries HENRY Veronica and Fiona. you cared. grandfather. Eddie, who died on March Loving memories of Archie, Our Lady of Good Aid, pray Love and miss you forever. May the Lord have mercy 26, 2013. loving dad, who passed for her. From all your loving grand- on his gentle soul. Sadly missed. away March 27, 2001. St Pio, pray for her. children and great-grand- Life is eternal and love is St Gerard, pray for him. Remembered always. Inserted by her loving To place a Family Announcement Contact Patricia Cairney: 0141 241 6106 children. xxxx immortal. Inserted by his loving family. Your loving family. family. FRIDAY MARCH 28 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19 FAMILYANNOUNCEMENTS

MORRISON 1st Anniversary Remembering with love today and always Ronald Hubert, a dear husband, father, son, son-in-law, father-in-law, grandpa, brother and uncle who died tragically on March 28, 2013. You are always close McINALLY McMANUS beside us MURPHY PELOSI WEBSTER Of your charity, please pray 6th Anniversary In everything we do, 2nd Anniversary 61st Anniversary In loving memory of my wife for the repose of the soul of In loving memory of my You were our greatest Remembering my darling In loving memory of our and mother, Mary Webster, our dear father and grandfa- dear husband, Tommy, our treasure husband, Andrew Francis, dear mother, Rose La who died March 31, 2003. ther, James McInally, who dear dad and papa, who God’s gift to us was you. who died March 28, 2012. A Piazza Pelosi, who died Forever in our thoughts and died on April 1, 2004. died March 28, 2008. May the winds of Heaven dear brother, brother-in-law, suddenly at the age of 46 sharing in our prayers. Our Lady of Fatima, pray for Loved and remembered blow gently uncle, great-uncle and god- years, on March 26, 1953. Love Charlie and all the him. every day. And whisper for you to hear, father. Sadly missed - but never family. Inserted by the family. Inserted by his loving wife That we still love and miss I thought of you with love forgotten. Alice and family. you today, Most Sacred Heart of Have mercy on him, O Lord, Always wishing you were But that is nothing new, Jesus, have mercy on her. THANKSGIVING have mercy. here. I thought about you yester- Our Lady of Fatima, pray for Requiescat In Pace day, her. MacMILLAN Inserted by his loving wife And days before that too. St Martin de Porres, pray GRATEFUL thanks to Our 10th Anniversary Joan, daughters Anita and Your memory is a keep- for her. Blessed Lady, St Anthony, In loving memory of our Kathleen, mother Annaleise, sake, St Anthony, pray for her. St Clare and the Sacred Heart for favours received. dear brother and uncle, and all family members at With which I’ll never part, St Pio of Pietrelcina, pray – A.O. Donald John, who died on home, away, and Australia. God has you in His keeping, for her. April 2, 2004. Grandpa we miss you. I have you in my heart. Inserted by her three sons Adam and Cara xxx Precious forever our memo- and family, 29 Tanzieknowe DEAR HEART OF JESUS Fois shiorruidh thoir dha Dear Heart of Jesus in the Thighearna ries of you. Road, Cambuslang, G72 8RD. past I have asked you for McINTYRE Agus solus nach dibir So dearly loved, so sadly In loving memory of Pat, missed. many favours, this time I dearrsadh air gu’n robh fois ask you for this special one died March 29, 1981, aged St Mary of the Assumption, POLLOCK ann an sith. (mention favour), take it 53 years. St Paul, St Francis and St In loving memory of my Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Dear Heart of Jesus, and In the shelter of Thy Sacred Andrew, pray for him. dear mother, Jeanie, pray for him. place it within Your broken Heart, Kathleen. devoted mum and nan, who Inserted by the family. heart where your Father Dear Jesus may he rest. died March 28, 1996. sees it, then in his merciful Mary, Mother of Sorrows, NAIRN Our Lady of Lourdes, pray MacNEIL eyes it will become Your pray for him. In loving memory of our for her. 14th Anniversary favour, not mine. Amen. Say Inserted by all the family, dear brother, Michael, who Love Magdalene, Drew and In loving memory of our for three days, publication 14A Wallace Street, Dumb- died April 1, 1984. family. dear mother, gran and promised. – J.T. arton. MURPHY Our Lady of Perpetual Suc- great-gran, Peggy, who died 41st Anniversary cour, pray for him. REYNOLDS on March 28, 2000, also our Treasured memories of my Inserted by your loving 6th Anniversary GRATEFUL thanks to St MacLEAN Clare and St Martin. Publi- 33rd Anniversary father, Donald, our brother, dearly loved husband, and brothers and sister. In loving memory of Con, cation promised. - M.McN. Please pray for the repose Archie, and sisters, Mary our loving father, James who died on April 2, 2008, of the soul of my dearly Catherine and Katag, (Jimmy), who died on PATERSON much loved husband of the late Ellen, a loving dad, DEAR HEART OF JESUS beloved husband, Hugh whose anniversaries occur March 30, 1973. 15th Anniversary granda and great-granda of Dear Heart of Jesus in the Francis MacLean, who died throughout the year. Today is remembered and In loving memory of our the family. Forever in our past I have asked you for suddenly on March 28, May they rest in peace. quietly kept, dear mother, Marion Ann thoughts and prayers. many favours, this time I 1981. Inserted by their family at Those who loved him will (Morag) MacNeil, who died never forget. Rest in peace Mum, Dad ask you for this special one In the shelter of Thy Sacred home and abroad. March 29, 1999, beloved Our Lady of Lourdes, pray and Rosemary. (mention favour), take it Heart, wife of Alexander M. Pater- for him. St Theresa and St John Dear Heart of Jesus, and Dear Jesus, may he rest. MacPHERSON son, who died July 13, Inserted by his loving wife Bosco, pray for them. place it within Your broken Our Lady of the Waves, 34th Anniversary 1992. Mary and family, Whifflet. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Inserted by all the family. heart where your Father pray for him. In loving memory of our sees it, then in his merciful Inserted by his wife Mary. dear father and grandfather, for them. TRAVERS eyes it will become Your Roderick, died March 31, MURPHY Inserted by the family, Glas- In loving memory of my gow and Woking. 17th Anniversary favour, not mine. Amen. Say MacLEAN 1980, also our dear mother beloved husband Tommy, a In loving and prayerful for three days, publication Precious memories of and grandmother, Annie, dearly loved dad and papa, POLLOCK memory of my dear cousin, promised. – L.B. Annie, loving mother and died January 10, 2002. who died March 27, 2011. In loving memory of my Christina Travers (Chrissie grandmother, who passed On whose souls, sweet Also our dear son and dear mother, Jeanie, Kivlen), beloved wife of the NOVENA TO ST CLARE away on March 26, 2007. Jesus, have mercy. brother, Thomas, who died devoted mum and nan, who late Gerard Travers, who Say nine Hail Mary’s for Never more than a thought Daily in our thoughts and died March 28, 1996. nine days with a lighted June 9, 1999. RIP. died March 31, 1997 - dear- away, prayers. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray est sister of the late Rosina candle; publication prom- Forever loved and so sadly Loved and remembered Ian, Chrissie and family, for her. (Ina) Kivlen, who died Feb- ised. – J. McL. missed. every day. Benbecula. Love Magdalene, Drew and ruary 12, 2002. Our Lady of Perpetual Suc- Our Lady of Lourdes and St family. May their dear souls rest in DEAR HEART OF JESUS Pio, pray for her. cour, pray for them. MacPHERSON the peace of Christ. Dear Heart of Jesus in the Inserted by your loving fam- All our love and prayers. REYNOLDS In loving memory of my Inserted by Mgr. Henry past I have asked you for ily, Anna and all the family. 6th Anniversary Docherty. many favours, this time I dear father, Roderick, who In loving memory of Con, ask you for this special one who died on April 2, 2008, MacLEOD died March 31, 1980. R.I.P. MURRAY (mention favour), take it much loved husband of the WARD Treasured memories of a Eternal rest grant unto him 11th Anniversary late Ellen, a loving dad, 1st Anniversary Dear Heart of Jesus, and darling son and brother, O Lord, In loving memory of Hugh, a granda and great-granda of In loving memory of John, place it within Your broken Donald, died April 2, 1991, And let perpetual light shine dear dad, grandad and the family. Forever in our loving dad, grandad and heart where your Father aged 21 years. upon him. great-grandad, who died on thoughts and prayers. great-grandad, who died sees it, then in his merciful On whose soul, sweet March 30, 2013. eyes it will become Your Our Lady of Lourdes, pray April 2, 2003. Rest in peace Mum, Dad Jesus, have mercy. and Rosemary. St Pio, pray for him. favour, not mine. Amen. Say for him. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray May he rest in peace. St Theresa and St John Rest in peace. for three days, publication Mum, Calum, Mairi and Inserted by Morag Ann, for him. Bosco, pray for them. All your loving family at promised. – H. McG and P. Fiona. Norman and family. Inserted by the family. Inserted by all the family. home and abroad. McG. 20 FUNERAL DIRECTORY SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER FRIDAY MARCH 28 2014 MEMORIAMCARDS FUNERALDIRECTORY BISHOPS’ ENGAGEMENTS ARCHBISHOP TARTAGLIA , www.rcag.org.uk

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Our weekly series on Children’s Liturgy has lesson plans and activity suggestions for use with young people who are on the path to Christ Each week, Catechists will find readings and Psalm responses, complemented by prayer, reflection, FAITH discussion questions, and activities. Please feel free to use them as you wish The lessons are created by Adorer-theologians using the lens of the spirituality of St Maria de Mattias, which also embraces precious blood spirituality FIRST While this is the starting point for the lessons, readers are invited to approach them however the spirit moves you The Church is concerned with the availability and understanding of scripture for children who have their rightful place in the Church. In light of this SCO aims to provide a useful tool in drawing children closer to KIDS the Catholic Faith

raised him from the dead. In your name we (R) Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. pray. Amen Gospel CHILDREN’S Activity I am the resurrection and the life. A reading from the G Ma terials needed: Old dirty-looking pennies Holy Gospel according to John 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 31-45. CROSSWORD 24 (one for each child), one shiny new-looking Martha and her sister Mary sent a message to penny, a bottle of white vinegar, salt, a the Lord and told Him that His good friend measuring spoon, a small dish and a paper Lazarus was sick. 1 2 3 4 5 towel. When Jesus heard this, He said: “His sickness G Pre paration: Mix 6 tbsp vinegar with 2 tbsp won’t end in death. It will bring glory to God 6

of salt in the small dish. Stir until it is dissolved. and his Son.” 7 G Give each child a dirty penny. Show them a Jesus loved Martha and her sister and brother. Fifth Sunday of Lent brand-new shiny penny. Do you believe we But He stayed where He was for two more days. 8 can make your pennies look pretty like this Then He said to His disciples: “Now we’ll go one without any scrubbing or rubbing? back to Judea.” 9 10 Reflection G Hav e the children all drop their pennies into When Jesus got to Bethany, He found Lazarus HOW great would it be to have a friend the dish. While they are soaking in the vinegar had already been in the tomb four days. When who could perform miracles? It could be solution discuss the following: Was Jesus a Martha heard that Jesus had arrived, she went very handy to have someone around who miracle maker or a magic man? What is the out to meet Him, but Mary stayed in the house. 11 12 13 14 15 could make you well anytime you got sick, difference between miracles and magic? Martha said to Jesus: “Lord, if you had been provide food whenever you were hungry (Magic is used to entertain people; It’s a show here, my brother would not have died. Yet even

and make you live again after you died. based on tricks and deceptions. Magic can be now I know that God will do anything you ask.” 16 17 Try to imagine what it would be like to explained. Miracles ar e things that happen for Jesus told her: “Your brother will live again!” live without worrying about anything good that cannot be explained by people.) Martha answered: “I know that he will be because you have a friend who can fix any G Ch eck the pennies. This looks like magic. raised to life on the last day, when all the dead of your problems. All you have to do is ask. Actually it can be explained scientifically. The are raised.” 18 How would it feel? What would you do? liquid in the dish contains vinegar and salt, Jesus then said: “I am the one who raises the dead Guess what? You do have a friend who can which is what cleaned the pennies. This is not to life! Everyone who has faith in me will live, even perform miracles. A best friend—Jesus! a miracle; it can be explained. Jesus did not do if they die. And everyone who lives because of ACROSS We talk a lot about how much Jesus loves magic. He did miracles which could not be faith in me will never die. Do you believe this?” 3 We learn them to help with sums (6) us but have you ever thought of Jesus as explained. The things he did like healing the “Yes, Lord!” she replied. “I believe that you 6 You might say this if you were hurt (4) your friend? Try it. Try talking to Jesus just sick, giving sight to the blind and casting out are Christ, the Son of God. You are the one we as you would your friends. Tell him how demons were done for the good of people. No hoped would come into the world.” 7 Rare—not often seen (7) your day is going, how mad you are at your one could explain how He did them, and no Many people had come to comfort Mary, and 9 A kind of vegetable (6) mum, how it hurt your feelings when one else could work the miracles He did. He when they saw her quickly leave the house, they 10 Costing a lot of money (4) another child said something mean, how you did them because He loved people and wanted thought she was going out to the tomb to cry. 11 They run in the fastest races (9) love playing football, how great it felt to do to help them. He wanted to make their lives So they followed her. Mary went to where Jesus 16 Below (5) well on your test, and so on. Talk to Him all new like these shiny pennies. The miracle in was. Then as soon as she saw Him, she kneeled 17 Part of a cooker, or a way to cook (5) day long just like your friends at school. our story today is one of the most amazing at his feet and said, 18 A chocolate treat at the end of Lent (6,3) When you talk to Jesus, don’t forget that ones He did while He lived on this earth. “Lord, if you had been here, my brother you can also ask Him for favours just as would not have died.” DOWN you would any other friend and just as any First Reading When Jesus saw that Mary and the people other friend does, trust that He loves you so I shall put my spirit in you, and you will live. A reading with her were crying, He was terribly upset and 1 Ketchup you might put on a burger (6,5) much that He will do His best to help you. from the book of the prophet Ezekiel 37:12-14. asked: “Where have you put his body?” 2 Use it if you want to make butter (5) That does not mean that you will get The Lord said to Ezekiel: “Tell the people that I, They replied: “Lord, come and you will see.” 3 Bugle (7) everything you ask for. the Lord God, promise to open their graves and Jesus started crying, and the people said: 4 Huge rock (7) Think about why you might not get what set them free, so they can go home to their land. “See how much He loved Lazarus.” 5 Fish that looks a bit like a snake (3) you want. Do your parents and friends “When I let them out of their graves, they will Some of them said: “He gives sight to the blind. 8 Spots you get from the sun (8) always give you what you ask for? know that I am the Lord. My Spirit will give Why couldn’t he have kept Lazarus from dying?” 12 Travels on horseback (5) Sometimes others know that something that them breath. They will live again, and I will Jesus was still terribly upset. So He went to 13 This person often works in a hospital (5) we want might not be the best thing for us. bring them back home. Then they will know the tomb, which was a cave with a stone rolled We have heard about the many miracles that I, the Lord God, have kept my promise.” against the entrance. Then He told the people to 14 Large bird of prey (5) that Jesus performed with the raising of The Word of the Lord roll the stone away. 15 Fun piece of playground equipment (5) Lazarus from the dead being the biggest. But Martha said: “Lord, you know that Trust that Jesus can and will perform Responsorial Psalm Lazarus has been dead four days and there will LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION miracles for you since you are His best 130:1-2, 5 and 7bcd. be a bad smell.” friend just like Lazarus, Martha and Mary. (R) With the Lord there is mercy and fullness Jesus replied: “Didn’t I tell you that if you ACROSS of redemption. had faith, you would see the glory of God?” 1 Parachute 6 Sandwich 7 Toy 8 College 11 Gown Discussion From a sea of troubles I call out to you, Lord. After the stone had been rolled aside, Jesus I Do you have a best friend that you know Won’t you please listen as I beg for mercy? looked up toward Heaven and prayed: “Father, I 12 Discover 15 Ears 16 Happiness would do anything for you? (R) With the Lord there is mercy and fullness thank you for answering my prayer. I know that you I Have you ever thought about Jesus being of redemption. always answer my prayers. But I said this, so that DOWN your best friend? With all my heart, I am waiting, Lord, for you! the people here would believe that you sent me.” 1 Postcard 2 Ringlets 3 Cow 4 Uncle 5 Crossword I How has He shown in the Bible that He I trust your promises. When Jesus had finished praying, He shouted: 9 Glove 10 Agrees 13 Idea 14 Chop loves you and is your best friend? God is always merciful, and He has the power “Lazarus, come out!” I How has he shown you in your life that He to save you. The man who had been dead came out. His loves you and is your best friend? (R) With the Lord there is mercy and fullness hands and feet were wrapped with strips of The Children’s Liturgy page is published I How can you show Him that you are His of redemption. burial cloth, and a cloth covered his face. one week in advance to allow RE teachers best friend? Jesus then told the people: “Untie him and let Verse before the Gospel him go.” and those taking the Children’s Liturgy at Prayer John 11:25, 26. Many of the people who had come to visit weekly Masses to use, if they wish, this Dear Jesus, thank you for being such a good (R) Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ. Mary saw the things that Jesus did, page as an accompaniment to their friend. Help me to remember that you love me I am the resurrection and the life, says the Lord; and they put their faith in Him. just as much as you loved Lazarus when you whoever believes in me will not die for ever. The Gospel of the Lord teaching materials

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By Dan McGinty cally and spiritually, for a pilgrimage to the Shrine of St James at Compostela in July,” said Mr Frank PERTH Catholic Youth Project enjoyed a McGuire, the project’s coordinator (pictured right group outing to Aberfoyle as they scaled the fifth from the left). “We are planning to walk the heights and zip-lined across the skies at Go final 70 miles of the traditional Camino, or pil- Ape! adventure centre. grim’s way, to arrive at Santiago de Compostela in Working with 40 young people every week, the time for the biggest festival of the year, the feast group, which is based in St John’s RC Church in day of St James.” Perth, combines religious events with weekend Fr Tom Shields, parish priest of St John’s, who excursions and visits, giving young local Catholics will accompany them along the way is also closely the opportunity to enjoy and celebrate their Faith involved with the youth group, and is a great sup- in a fun and safe environment. porter of their work. The visit to Aberfoyle, which saw them enjoy “We are all looking forward to our Spanish one of the highest and longest zip wires in the adventure.” He said. “I think this will be a fantas- country, at over 400m and 125 feet high, was the tic opportunity for the young people, and all of us, latest in a long line of outings the youngsters have to deepen our Faith and explore the roots of our enjoyed, including trips to Edinburgh’s Laser Catholic heritage.” Zone, ice skating in Glasgow and to religious cen- tres at St Andrews, and Stirling. I [email protected] “Our young people are preparing, both physi- PIC: ANDREW MITCHELL

ST PATRICK’S DAY

PIC: EDDIE MAHONEY PIC: TOM EADIE St Patrick’s Day was marked by Catholics across Scotland with celebrations in church halls up and down the country. In Monifieth parishioners in St Bride’s were joined by Bishop Robson of Dunkeld as they held a St Patrick’s Day social in the parish hall (above left), joining in the traditional festivities and raising money with a charity raffle. In Mossend, local youngsters brought St Patrick’s Day to the parish of Holy Family as they raised money for those less fortunate. The young people, all local Caritas students, were raising money for Malawi, and brought a sprinkle of green to the parish with a St Patrick’s Day brunch, held after 10am and 12noon Masses (above right)

AN ARTICLE FROM THE SCO ARCHIVES .....1920s.....1930s.....1940s.....1950s.....1960s.....1970s..... Mixed marriages issue made headlines in 1920s

IT WAS a controversial issue, in 1924, the debate sur- children of said parents article that caught the eye rounding mixed marriages would lose sight of the this week in our archives. dominated many columns ‘Catholic Church the only It came from March 29, inches of The Scottish one true religion.’ 1924 and concerned the Catholic Observer and it was The notion of ‘spiritual supposed ‘evils of mixed considered a serious issue at contradiction’ is an issue that marriages’ between the time. is brought up a lot throughout Catholics and Protestants. “Such marriages are the piece. Bishop Dunn felt The comment article dealt opposed to all due regard for that the children of mixed with the issue of mixed the Church of Christ; and marriages suffered from hav- marriages and the harm that usually are out of keeping ing too many different ideas they cause and also the with the dictates even of natu- taught to them. He felt that PIC: ROBERT WILSON damage that they potentially ral reason,” Bishop Dunn the children must listen to one could reap on the Catholic said. “When either husband opinion only, and he believed Faith at the time. It was or wife is not a Catholic, an that this opinion should be It you can’t take the hope, get out the kitchen believed that mixed marriages element of their union is based around the Catholic were ‘opposed to Christian wanting, without which their teaching and way of thinking. LENTFEST came to Clydebank hear stories from local Catholics, ing them with the chance to doctrine and to natural reason. married life cannot possibly The article also suggested as the Hope Kitchen drew young with speakers sharing the highs, share their experiences in a The Church is the guardian of be a perfect picture of the that it is a sin for a Catholic people from across the town and lows, questions and inspirations friendly and laid-back atmos- religion and of the sanctity of union of Christ with His mother or father to bring up beyond to Our Holy Redeemer’s of their own journey in Faith. phere, and plans are already marriage.’ While they also Church.” their child as a Protestant and Church Hall. The relaxed environment con- under way for future events. said to cause ‘the imperilled The main issue that this that the marriage in the eyes The event was part of tinued as performers showcased The next Hope Kitchen will faith of the children of mixed comment piece features on is of God is completely invalid. Fire.Cloud Friday, a new pro- the best of local live music and the take place on Friday April 11, unions,’ and according to the the effect that mixed mar- Obviously, since this article gramme launched by Fire.Cloud guests enjoyed tea and coffee and with a special family feel aimed article itself greatly effected riages have on the children of is more than 90 years old and which will see monthly gather- a range of treats thanks to at sharing the successes of the ‘the Catholic atmosphere in Scotland. Bishop Dunn progress has been made on the ings for young Catholics to share Fire.Cloud’s celebrated hospitality. event in Our Holy Redeemer’s the home.’ believed that mixed marriages issue and on ecumenical rela- food, music and stories of Faith. The event in Clydebank is just with a younger audience and Speeches had been made were the cause of some chil- tions. Today mixed marriage is The gathering in Clydebank the first step in a project which their parents. by his Lordship Bishop Dunn dren losing their Catholic not seen to be as much of an marked the successful first night will make the Hope Kitchen a who raised the question of Faith. He also felt that to have issue compared to how it was of Fire.Cloud Friday, with the hall feature for those interested in I Details can be found at http:// these ‘evils’ and although either a Protestant mother or viewed almost 100 years ago. filled with Catholics eager to exploring their Faith and the www.fire-cloud.org or by email- now this question is not an father would mean that the STEPHEN EDWARDSON enjoy one another’s company and Faith journeys of others, provid- ing [email protected] E-MAIL CELEBRATING LIFE EVENTS TO DAN MCGINTY AT [email protected] FRIDAY MARCH 28 2014 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER LENTEN SERVICE 23 Spiritual renewal is key attraction of Kinnoull DR HARRY SCHNITKER continues his series looking at the service that many groups and individuals provide to a variety of people in need during Lent LENTEN SERVICE

N ST Benedict’s Holy Rule, the following statement may be found: “The life of the monk ought to be a continuous Lent.” (Holy Rule, 49:1) As our Lenten observance is beginning to ‘bite’ and the cravings for cof- fee, chocolates or biscuits begin to gnaw away at our resolve, that is an ominous statement. Just imagineI that this was forever. Yet those embracing the religious life in the Church do so partly because they find the notion of a perpetual Lent an attractive one. The notion of forgoing, of a continuous grow- ing through self-denial, is a powerful one. We forget this at our peril, but our Lenten obser- vances ought to bring us to a place where such denials are the norm, not the exception. For those amongst us giving up some of the surplus of food and drink in our lives, this is not meant to be a six- week affair. Instead, it is meant to alter our behav- iour, to the benefit of our fellow human beings. The same is true of giving up of time, or of space. The latter is rarely remarked upon during Lent, but I would suggest it is a perfect Lenten observance. We all value our privacy, yet again the monastic observance, which is meant to create an atmos- phere of continuous Lent, has a clear injunction to observe hospitality. Easier said than done; sharing one’s house with others can be amongst the most trying of self-sacrifices. Sharing not only space, but also dedicating vast amounts of time to the vis- itors can be even more trying. Yet all over the Catholic world, this is exactly what religious houses do. They open their doors, share their space, their food and drink, and their time. torist priests travelled throughout Scotland preach- sciously. During the retreat you will have the time the individual and sets standards that few individ- ne such place is Scotland’s oldest male reli- ing parish missions and retreats. From the outset, to pray and reflect, celebrate the Sacraments and uals can reach; the resulting destruction of the self gious house. Overlooking the Fair City of this was a shared house, whose inhabitants also the Word of God, deepen your own awareness that is too well-documented to require elaboration. Perth, peeping out from behind the tall generously shared of their time. you are; precious in God’s sight.’ (Isaiah 43:4). In So St Mary’s is a place of ‘restoration,’ a place beechO trees, are the towers of the monastery of Our This has continued to today. I am an occasional short you will have the opportunity to experience founded on the ideals of Lent, of rediscovering the Lady of Perpetual Succour, usually referred to as ‘St visitor to Kinnoull, usually when I am teaching deep inner healing and growing.” divine in humanity. At the same time, those lead- Mary’s.’It owes its existence to an aristocratic con- those studying for the permanent diaconate, and am It is the perfect statement of Lent: a time of ing these retreats give of themselves and of their vert, Lord Edward Douglas. He had returned to his always struck by the generosity of the hospitality reflection, growth and healing. time and space. As anyone who knows one of the ancestor’s faith whilst studying in Oxford. Douglas, on offer. St Mary’s is one of those places where one The emphasis on creating an awareness that we Redemptorists at Kinnoull can testify, they do so after being received into the priesthood, joined the feels instantly at home. The remit of the Redemp- are all shaped in God’s image is particularly impor- fully and without reserve. For all those amongst us Redemptorists. It was, at that time, a logical choice. torist community has widened considerably over tant, and is strongly founded upon the monastic who so generously give of their own time, Kin- The Redemptorists, or, to give them their official the past few decades. In the 1980s, in response to notion that life should be a perpetual lent. By noull is a place of renewal, whether we are there name, the Congregatio Sanctissimi Redemptoris, the needs of the wider community, the facilities of reflecting on the Passion and the Redemption dur- for an hour or two, or for a retreat or a course. I had been founded in Italy by that most attractive of the monastery were made available to the general ing Lent, we are made aware of Christ’s humanity, wrote in a previous article in this series that giving 18th-century saints, Alphonsus Mary Liguori. public. The monastery offers ecumenical hospital- of His willingness to suffer and die for humanity. and receiving are two sides of one coin: at Kin- In an age which, not unlike our own, was ity to all the Churches in Scotland. Presbyterian He was God in the image of mankind, and noull, those who give are urged to receive. marked by indifference and even hostility towards ministers, Episcopalian priests, Methodist minis- humankind is the image of God. It is something the Church, St Alphonsus embarked on a mission ters, together with members of their parishes and deeply profound, which has also been darkly veiled I For more information, please visit St Mary’s to catechise those not normally reached by the congregations, find an ideal environment for their by a culture that at one and the same time elevates website: www.kinnoullmonastery.co.uk parish priests. In England and Scotland in the mid- own spiritual renewal in the tranquillity of the 19th century, the original goal of the order was par- monastery, with its peaceful gardens. ticularly appropriate. In Perthshire, for example, The wider community of Perth is also invited in. there were, by the mid-1860s, only three parishes The Crypt at St Mary’s was officially opened on to cover an area the size of the south-east of Eng- November 1 2007. This facility, comprising four land, albeit inhabited by far fewer people. The rooms underneath the church, is available to groups Review Catholics in the county were scattered, and many from the city of Perth for their own educational, had, at best, very infrequent access to the Holy cultural and social needs. The Crypt, designed by Sacraments. Andrew Heiton Jr, Perth’s most illustrious archi- POPE JOHN XXIII: THE and says that if you pray with Finally we see how Pope Fr Douglas managed to persuade the Earl of tect, has been called an ‘architectural gem’and will GOOD POPE it like this God will listen. John XXIII tried to implement Kinnoul, whose name had been suggested by Fr provide a unique ambiance for meetings. Lentfest Film and Faith Club From there we travel with change in the Church; he goes Rigg—later to become the with Eyre Hall Angelo on his journeys through out to meet the people, visits his seat at Perth—to part with some land. On 21 n a world that regards divisions and separation the seminary and then his work sick children and wants the May 1866, at the Earl’s residence in Dupplin, two as normal and where noise, pressures and lack as nuncio in various countries. very nature of the Church to Redemptorist fathers received the lease of a par- of rest and reflection are the norm, St Mary’s THIS portrait of the man Bob Hoskins breathed life change. These views are what cel of land on the steep slopes of Kinnoull hill. Imakes a strong counter-cultural statement. Now a who would become Pope into even the most simple of initiated the calling of the Sec- Then, on the March 19, 1868, a truly historic place of rest and reflection does not, at first glance, John XXIII is a well-bal- actions and his presence is ond Vatican Council. moment in the monastic annals of Scotland appear to have much of a Lenten atmosphere. The anced origin story but also confident and respectful. Even in his final days he occurred: the laying of the foundation stone of the sense of well-being at St Mary’s is enhanced by its shows the conflict within We also see the division, not patiently waited and when he monastery of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour. On famously generous kitchen, and by the calm, the Vatican at the decision only within the Vatican in the is been given the Sacrament of the feast of St Joseph, 1869, the house was blessed sometimes opulent beauty of its grounds, buildings of the conclave. run up to and including after the Sick, he corrects the other and the community of eight took up residence. and chapel. Starting out in the Italian the conclave, but in his rela- priest’s Latin who replies: ‘I’m After some initial troubles, the monastery Yet the courses available at Kinnoull speak countryside, the child Angelo tionships with his friends from nervous your Holiness’ to (above right) on Kinnoull Hill flourished. In 1870, loudly about Lent. Renewal, silence and healing are has the certaintity that only seminary. Angelo questioned which he replies: ‘So am I.’ the gorgeous little church was finished, a real gem, all high on the agenda. Silence and healing are two children can have, that he Matteo’s talk of career priest- If there is one thing that I which, with its beautiful image of Our Lady of key elements of all courses. Just a quick glimpse at wants to and will be a priest. hood, when he announces that took from this film it was the Perpetual Succour, gives the worshipper the sense the description of the Holy Week retreat, led this One of the moving scenes in he would rather go back home opening words, as the film is that he or she is in Belgium. For well over 100 year by Fr Gerry Mulligan CSsR, makes this very this narrative is when he gifts to minister there than stay and told in part retrospective with years, every single priest in Scotland made his clear: “Celebrate Holy Week in the healing envi- a copy of the Gospels to a take a job in administration in intersected news footage of the retreat at St Mary’s, and, from St Mary’s, Redemp- ronment of St Mary’s and begin living more con- friend; and when they declare Rome. Giving us an insight time. No one is excluded from that they cannot read, he into how the two men viewed love and compassion, no one. WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK pushes the book to their chest their calling. CHRISTINE GLEN