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IONA CALLS AS ANNIVERSARIES APPROACH The cradle of Christianity in Scotland at risk after cuts

By Ian Dunn

THE museum devoted to the first Christian settlement in Scotland may be forced to close within months after Dumfries and Galloway Coun- cil cut its funding. Bishop John Cunningham of Gal- loway said it was extremely ‘sad’ that the Whithorn Trust, which runs the Whithorn museum and visitor centre and promotes the archaeology and heritage of the site where St Ninian established a in 397 AD, is facing an £18,500 shortfall that means it may have to close its doors in August. Bishop Cunningham, whose diocese holds an annual pilgrimage to Whithorn, said the trust did a ‘wonderful’ . “As bishop of the Diocese of Gal- loway I am very aware of the important contribution that the Whithorn Trust has made in maintaining and promoting the traditions of Whithorn,” he said. “The area is such an important part of our Fr Borland, at St Andrew’s, Dumfries, led 48 parishioners on pilgrimage to Iona to mark the 200th anniversary of their parish opening (see page 5), sup- Christian heritage, and the trust has done ported by Fr Joe Holmes of Annan. Their pilgrimage to Iona was extra special as it coincided with the Year of Faith and the upcoming 1450th anniversary of St Columba’s arrival a wonderful job of informing people and on the island. Bishop Toal was in Iona at the weekend with the Knights of St Columba ahead of the main 1450th anniversary celebrations in June (see page 3) helping them experience this tradition. Whithorn and its link with St Ninian is central to who we are as a diocese, and it would be sad to see this opportunity to learn about our faith history lost.” Fr Ben Lodge, parish priest of St Martin and St Ninian’s Church in Moves to get cardinal to leave Whithorn, said it was a scandal that ‘cul- tural significance’ was being ‘deter- mined by accountants.’ “If I had a rocket that went to the moon in my backyard they’d set up a UK for the good of the Church museum for that,” he said “But this is every bit as important. It was the first Christian settlement in Scotland, a cen- I Vatican suggests it may be best if Cardinal O’Brien retires outside the country tury before St Columba went to Iona. It had a huge influence on the history of CARDINAL Keith O’Brien has have the cardinal leave Scotland.’ his hour of need. the country not just in religious terms been advised to leave the UK after “It is also mistaken to say that the “If Christianity is about anything at all, but also in how the monastic movement stepping down from public life and Church in Scotland communicated that it is about forgiveness,” he said. spread education from here all up the in light of his recent admissions over plan to the cardinal,” he said. “Deci- In addition to calls for a full investiga- West Coast of Scotland and beyond.” his conduct that have caused great sions about the cardinal’s future are tion into allegations against Cardinal Fr Lodge said that local people were difficulty for the Church. not ours to take and the Scottish bish- O’Brien, recent news reports have fully behind the Save the Whithorn Trust Last week the retired Archbishop of ops have not taken any such decisions prompted a swell of support for the car- campaign set up by trust project man- St Andrews and Edinburgh began mov- nor communicated them.” dinal to be allowed to stay in Scotland ager Janet Butterworth but the future did ing into the Church-owned home in After the cardinal stepped down both from within and outwith the Church. not look good. “People are desperately East Lothian that he had been planning from public life prior to the recent Canon John Creanor, parish priest of hoping a rabbit can be pulled out of the to retire to for a number of years prior , Archbishop Philip Our Lady of the Waves parish, said the hat,” he said. “But no one is sure what to his recent statement that his behav- Tartaglia of Glasgow, president of cardinal would always find a warm hat to look into.” iour had fallen short of what was Scotland’s bishops and the Apostolic welcome at his door. Ms Butterworth said that the Campaign required of his office. administrator for St Andrews and Edin- land, that he had been humbled by recent “It’s my job at the moment to have a to Save the Trust had already attracted Sources close to the developments burgh, said the Scottish Church’s ‘cred- events that prompted him to retire shortly safe haven for him and when every- more than 1000 signatures and that the told the SCO that—in spite of recently ibility and moral authority have been before his 75th birthday in March after thing blows over, he’s welcome here,” support the trust is receiving is ‘truly getting approval from the Apostolic undermined’ in the wake of the cardi- admitting to ‘inappropriate behaviour’ he said. “I’m his friend and he needs amazing.’ She said the trust’s annual run- Nuncio, Archbishop Antonio Mennini, nal’s admission and resignation. with three and a former priest. someone to stand up for him.” ning costs of £107,000 were partly met to retire as planned to Our Lady of the It is not known where the cardinal “It has been quite a difficult, quite a Lothians MSP Margo MacDonald, by an income of around £56,000 from Waves parish in Dunbar—there had would go if he leaves Scotland, although humbling experience for me,” he is another friend of the cardinal agreed, ticket sales and other fundraising but been a late push for the cardinal to leave there is a tradition for Catholic cardinals reported to have said. “Many people have saying: “If he is as welcome by the con- Wigtownshire Area Committee had allo- the UK ‘for the good of the Church.’ to retire to their titular church in . been helping me to go back on the right gregation in Dunbar as he seems to be, cated just over £32,000 to the Trust, However, a spokesman for the Scot- The cardinal said last week, before the path and that is what I have to do.” he should be allowed to retire there.” despite a funding request of £51,000. tish bishops said it was not ‘the plan of secular media leaked confidential Vati- The cardinal added that he had been the in Scotland to can advice directing him to leave Scot- moved by the support shown to him in I [email protected] I Continued on page 7 Help spread ’s message Pages , Archbishop Tartaglia on Communication Sunday 12 & 13

SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT I tel 0141 221 4956 I fax 0141 221 4546 I e-mail [email protected] 2 PICTURE NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 10 2013 Light memorial to a late councillor

A NEW stained-glass win- Mr Kennedy’s sister, Agnes, dow was blessed and dedi- her husband, John, and extended Young pupils from Holy Fam- cated at St Paul’s Church, family attended Sunday’s trib- ily Primary School in Winch- Milton of Campsie, on Sun- ute, which marked the installa- burgh were welcomed as full tion of the first stained-glass members of the Church at day, in memory of a late their Mass of Confirmation parishioner of the church. window to feature at the church on Thursday, April 18. Bishop The stained-glass window of (above). Stephen Robson of St St the was Representatives of East Dun- Andrews and Edinburgh vis- installed as a tribute to hugely bartonshire Council, including ited the parish of St Philom- popular Councilor Charles Provost Una Walker, were also ena’s, Winchburgh, to confer Kennedy of East Dunbarton- in attendance as was Tom the sacrament on the young shire, who represented his local Clarke MP and stained-glass people. Fr Scott Deeley and community for almost 40 years artist Colin Stevenson, who Fr Michael John Galbraith before passing away last designed the image of St celebrated the Mass—which summer. Michael the Archangel (above was attended by parents, Throughout his life, Mr right). sponsors and representa- Kennedy was a faithful member The stained glass window SPOTLIGHT ON... tives of Holy Family Primary of St Paul’s parish and a number was blessed and dedicated by Fr School—alongside Bishop of his family and friends were Kevin Murray, parish priest at St Robson present for Sunday’s blessing Paul’s Church. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY and dedication alongside many St Paul’s parishioners. PICS: PAUL McSHERRY

SCO Year of Faith Prayer for Priests

Lord , we your people pray to You for our priests. You have given them to us for our needs. We pray for them in their needs. We know that You have made them priests in the likeness of your own priesthood. You have consecrated them, set them aside, anointed them, filled them with the Holy Spirit, appointed them to teach, to preach, to minister, to console, to forgive, and to feed us with Your Body and Blood. Yet we know, too, that they are one with us and share our human weaknesses. We know too that they are tempted to sin and discouragement as are we, needing to be ministered to, as do we, to be consoled and forgiven, as do we. Indeed, we thank You for choosing them from among us, so that they understand us as we understand them, suffer with us and rejoice with us, worry with us and trust with us, share our beings, our lives, our faith. We ask that You give them this day the gift You gave Your chosen ones on the way to Emmaus: Your presence in their hearts, Your holiness in their souls, Your joy in their spirits. Mgr Hugh Bradley, ‘the boy from Croy’ returned to his old parish of St Matthew’s in nearby Bishopbriggs to enjoy a farewell celebration. Mgr Bradley was And let them see You face to face in the breaking of the recently appointed as secretary of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, having previously served St Matthew’s Church in Glasgow Archdiocese for a num- Eucharistic bread. ber of years. The popular priest was joined by family and friends, including his father, Hugh, sister, Elizabeth, niece, Leah, and many St Matthew’s parish- We pray to You, O Lord, through Mary the mother of all ioners. Canon Robert Hill, Mgr Bradley’s successor at St Matthew’s, and his assistant, Fr Eamon Friel, were also on hand to provide a warm welcome to Mgr priests, for Your priests and for ours. Amen. Bradley. In addition to enjoying a celebratory cake, Mgr Bradley was the grateful recipient of a cheuqe, which was presented to him by Julianna Keenan on behalf of the St Matthew’s community PIC: PAUL McSHERRY

INSIDE YOUR SCO INDEX TO NEWS, OPINION AND FEATURES THIS WEEK

NEWS pages 1-8 VATICAN NEWS page 9 INTIMATIONS pages 17-20 FAITH IN ACTION page 4 OPINION pages 10-11 BISHOPS’ ENGAGEMENTS page 20 LOCAL NEWS pages 2-5,7 CENTRE SPREAD pages 12-13 LAY READERS GUIDE page 22 SCHOOLS NEWS page 6 LETTERS page 14 CELEBRATING LIFE page 22-23 INTERNATIONAL NEWS page 8 CHILDREN’S LITURGY page 16 VOCATIONS page 24 Friday May 10 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH NEWS 3 Follow in St Columba’s footsteps Bishop Toal praises ’s evangelisation Mass for the Knights of St Columba in Iona By Ian Dunn

THE example of St Columba is more relevant to Scottish Catholics now than ever before as Scotland has become a ‘more pagan society than that which we knew in our younger days.’ Bishop Joseph Toal of Argyll and the Isles made the statement while speaking during a Mass on Iona last Saturday for the Knights of St Columba (right). It was one of many trips to Iona Bishop Project aimed at ending world hunger Toal will make this year as Scottish Catholics prepare to celebrate the 1450th to take its message to G8 in Belfast anniversary of St Columba’s arrival on the island next month. JUSTICE and Peace Scot- said. “That’s why over 180 land are laying on buses to organisations including SCIAF, Urgent Mission transport anyone wishing to CAFOD and Trocaire have During the lay Catholic order’s special support the Enough Food joined forces in support of the pilgrimage to the island the bishop said For Everyone IF… cam- Enough Food for Everyone IF that all Catholics now have an ‘urgent paign to the G8 summit in campaign. We believe real mission’ to spread the Word of God. Belfast next month. progress in eradicating world “Many of those we know have aban- allowed on the island, and I sense there is Knights’ reaction Justice and Peace Scotland hunger can be made if the G8 doned the practice of the Christian faith that sense of manly commitment in the Tom Knight, a spokesman for the knights, is asking supporters to join the nations clamp down on tax and, despite the claims to the contrary, if spirit of the Knights of St Columba and in who was on the pilgrimage, said the order IF… Scotland campaign to havens and launch a convention they are not hearing the Word of God and the practical tasks you are prepared to take was very grateful to Bishop Toal and all demonstrate at the June G8 on tax transparency to stop the opening their hearts in prayer, it is on,” he said. who joined them on the pilgrimage. meeting in Belfast (above) to billions of pounds that flow out unlikely that they will carry within them- The bishop said that St Columba’s ded- “The party included the supreme end world hunger. of developing countries which selves much sense of the Lord’s grace and ication to the Lord was a source of con- knight, deputy supreme knight, members The Enough Food For could be used to end hunger.” presence and the commitments that follow stant inspiration but he should not be seen of the board and brothers from all over the Everyone IF… campaign—a On Saturday June 15, the IF on from that,” he said. “We have an urgent as a distant figure. United Kingdom,” he said. “Bishop Toal multi-agency project support campaign will ramp up in mission then to be the Lord’s messengers, “While admiring both the tremendous sac- travelled to Iona Abbey with the party, by SCIAF— is working to end Belfast, where thousands of or ambassadors in St Paul’s terms, and to rifices made by Paul, Columba, and count- where he conducted a special Mass in hunger in the world. IF sup- supporters will gather for the do what we can to make Him known less others, and the wonderful talents they honour of their patron, St Columba. The porters will be out in force big IF Belfast event. through the practise of our Catholic Faith used to make the Lord known and loved, we Mass was also attended by many other pil- when world leaders meet in the Buses leave Edinburgh at and the goodness of our lives.” know we need to give of ourselves to the grims who were on the island that day. It UK at the G8. 7.30am and Glasgow at 8am The bishop told the knights, more than 80 spreading of the Gospel with the same fer- was a truly wonderful experience, which Patrick Grady, SCIAF, advo- for Cairnryan and IF films will of whom had made the journey with their vour and commitment,” he said. “He was was not dampened by the driving wind cacy manager, said it was a great be shown on the bus journey to wives and families, that he hoped they indeed a man chosen by God, given a spe- and rain.” chance for Scottish Catholics to help build momentum for the would draw ‘some inspiration from coming cial mission to go out and bear fruit, and the The Argyll and the Isles Diocesan cele- speak truth to power. day ahead. to Iona today and praying in this holy place.’ fruit of his mission has lasted down to the bration of the 1450th anniversary of St “This year the UK will host Supporters will be provided “Thinking especially about the brave present day, not least in the work of the Columba’s arrival on Iona will take place the G8 Summit which brings with a morning roll and hot decision made by Columba to leave the Knights of St Columba. It is most fitting that on June 9/10 together leaders from some of drink on arrival. place he knew and come to begin life you have made this pilgrimage to honour the world’s richest nations,” he Once in Belfast, protesters afresh in fairly hostile conditions, where your patron and to seek his inspiration and I St Andrew’s, Dumfries, Iona pilgrimage said. “They will meet on June will then transfer to Belfast hard, shared work would be very much the intercession as you strive to renew your own see page 5 17 and 18 in Northern Ireland. City Hall to attend the main IF order of the day, tt was very much a manly sense of mission and your desire to bear This is our best opportunity to event. undertaking here, as no women were good fruit in the vineyard of the Lord.” I [email protected] demand change since Make At 6pm. everyone will return Poverty History in 2005 when to buses for ferry terminals to great strides were made in can- head back to Scotland. celling debt and increasing At the moment, three buses Catholics called to dedicate themselves to protecting children international aid. We must build are booked and places are on this. That is why the IF cam- heavily subsidised at a cost of has called on son, especially children, who the Church and its credibility.’ route. In a surprise move, he paign is calling for large-scale £20 waged and £10 unwaged. all Catholics to dedicate are among the most vulnera- In a sign of his concern for also ventured beyond the Vati- public support once again.” If you wish to attend you can themselves to protecting ble,” the Pope told the crowd of children, the Pope also ignored can’s confines, riding the Pope- Mr Grady said it was time to register direct and pay online at children from sexual abuse. thousands. heavy rain last Sunday to leave mobile down a Rome ‘demand change from those in http://scotlandsjourneytog8.eve Speaking in St Peter’s Square The Holy Father has previ- his Popemobile in St Peter’s boulevard to greet thousands of power.’ ntbrite.co.uk/ last Sunday, the Pope noted that ous vowed that the Church will Square to embrace disabled cheering Faithful who could “However, this will only Italy was observing the Day of always ‘act decisively’ to root adults and children along his not fit in the square. work if we act together,” he I SCIAF column, page 11 Child Victims of Violence and out sexual abuse of children by assured all those who ‘have suf- priests and ensure the perpetra- fered and are suffering because tors are punished. of abuse’ that they ‘are present At a meeting last month with in my prayers.’ Archbishop Gerhard Mueller, “I would also say emphati- head of the Congregation for JOE WALSH TOURS MMancuniaancunia cally that we must all commit the Doctrine of the Faith, the PILGRIMAGE SPECIALISTS ourselves with clarity and Pope declared that combating JJoinoin UsUs iinn thethe YYearear ooff FFaithaith courage to every human per- sexual abuse was important ‘for YEAR OF FAITH PILGRIMAGES TO LOURDES LLOURDESOURDES £ FFlightslights everyevery SaturdaySaturday - MayMay toto BY AIR FROM GLASGOW from £699 Thomas Marin James Scott pps inc Independent Funeral Directors Funeral Directors 12 July 2013 | 7 nights SeptemberSeptember - DirectlyDirectly intointo LourdesLourdes £ “Stay local... keep it in the Your local Independent Funeral Director BY AIR FROM EDINBURGH from £679 SShorthort DDurationuration DeparturesDepartures family... offer a prompt Over eighty years of 26 July 2013 | 7 nights pps inc 3 NNightsights - 114th4th AAug,ug, giving undivided attention, and personal service 24 4 NNightsights - 17th17th JJunun & 223rd3rd SSept,ept, 24 hour care and a level of service WEEKLY DEPARTURES hours a day... make it second to none. 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A fortnightly news round up from our Catholic faith in action university chaplaincies Pope to visit Brazilian slum during World Youth Day

POPE Francis will visit one of Rio de Janeiro’s favelas, or slums, during his week- long visit to Brazil for World Youth Day, his first foreign trip since his election. The Vatican released Francis’ itinerary on Tues- day for the July 22-29 trip to the world’s largest Catholic country, which will coincide with Wordl Youth Day celebrations around the world, including Scotland’s Rio at Stirling University. Papal WYD itinerary The Pope is to depart from Rome’s Ciampino Airport on July 22 and arrive in Rio de Janeiro around 4pm local time that day. The welcoming ceremony will take place an hour later in the gar- dens of the Guanabara Palace, seat of the state’s government, where the Pope will be received by the president of the Brazilian Republic. Until Wednesday July 24, the Holy Father will reside at the Sumare Residence in Rio de Janeiro. That morning he will travel by helicopter to the Shrine of our Lady of Aparecida to celebrate Mass. After taking lunch with the bishops and seminarians of the province at the Bom Jesus Missionary Seminary, he will return to Rio de Janeiro by helicopter. That evening he will visit the St of the Providence of God Hospital. The next day the Pope will receive the keys to the city of Rio de Janeiro and will bless the Olympic flags at the City Palace. That same morning he will visit a favela, or slum, in the Manguinhos neighbourhood of north Rio de Janeiro. That evening there will be a welcoming ceremony by the youth along the Copacabana beachfront. On Friday, July 26, the Pope will hear the Con- fession of some young people participating in WYD before meeting with some juvenile detainees in the St Joaquim Palace of the Arch- bishop. From the central balcony of that palace, the Pope will pray the Angelus at noon before meeting with the organisation committee and Archbishop Orani Joao Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro Father will leave Sumare shortly before 5pm to land, Scotland’s Rio will take place at Stirling patrons of the 28th WYD. He will then have sprinklesd holy water during a ceremony in February meet with the WYD volunteers and, at 6.30pm, University Campus, Stirling, from Thursday July lunch at the Archbishop’s Palace with a group of to mark the beginning of construction at the site 25 to Sunday July 28 to give young people from where Pope Francis is due to celebrate Mass during the Pontiff’s farewell ceremony will take place young people. World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro July 23-28 at the Galeao–Antonio Carlos Jobim Interna- across Scotland the opportunity to experience The next day, the 28th WYD will open with tional Airport. something of the celebration of the international Mass celebrated with bishops and with priests, World Youth Day gathering. religious, and seminarians in Rio de Janeiro’s St Scotland and WYD There will be opportunities for celebrating and Sebastian Cathedral. After that, the Pope will will be held with young Catholics at the Campus Bishop Hugh Gilbert is leading a pilgrimage to learning about Faith through worship and cate- meet with Brazil’s leaders at the Municipal The- Fidei of Guaratiba. World Youth Day from Aberdeen Diocese, and a chesis and the Youth Festival will offer an oppor- atre and then have lunch with Brazil’s cardinals, On Sunday July 28, the Pope will celebrate group is going from Glasgow University. How- tunity to participate in a range of cultural and fun the presidency of the National Conference of Mass for the 28th WYD at the Campus Fidei. ever, many more young Scottish Catholics events which, it is hoped, will bring a flavour of Bishops of Brazil, bishops from the region, and That afternoon he will meet with CELAM’s (the will be present in spirit when they attend Rio to Scotland. the Papal entourage in the refectory of the Latin American Episcopal Council) coordination Scotland’s Rio. If you want to attend Scotland’s Rio, contact Sumare Study Centre. At 7.30pm a prayer vigil committee at the Sumare Study Centre. The Holy Organised by the Catholic Youth Service Scot- your diocese youth office as soon as possible.

Livingston parishioners take the pilgrimage trail FIND THE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER PRAYING for vocations Glasgow, to serve Catholics for the walk and it was impor- during the Year of Faith was during a time of great tant for us to pray for vocations ONLINE AND FOLLOW the focus of parishioners suppression for the Church in during the Year of Faith,” Fr THE SCO ON FACE- from Livingston’s three Scotland. Jeremy Bath, parish priest Catholic churches, who A group of 30 parishioners in at St Peter’s, Livingston, told BOOK AND TWITTER recently took part in total took part in the pilgrimage the SCO. the annual Bishop walk, beginning in their home- The pilgrimage walk from FOR ALL THE LATEST Geddes Walk. town, on Saturday April 27, Livingston took place for the More than 200 years ago, which concluded with the cele- first time last year, and Fr Bath NEWS BETWEEN Bishop John Geddes (right) bration of Mass at Carfin and the local community are was known to have regularly Grotto’s Glass Chapel. keen that its success can be PRINT EDITIONS walked from Edinburgh to “We had a lovely sunny day built upon in future years.

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Iona pilgrimage forms part of a year of celebrations for St Andrew’s, Dumfries

PARISHIONERS of St The Dumfries pilgrims gath- Andrew’s Church in Dum- ered for the celebration of Mass fries recently enjoyed a pil- at Iona’s Abbey Church (above). grimage to the Isle of Iona, The pilgrimage concluded with part of a year of celebrations a further celebration of Mass at marking the 200th anniver- Oban’s St Columba’s Cathedral, sary of the church’s opening. which provided a break from the St Andrew’s was the first pilgrims long journey back to Catholic church to be built in the south of Scotland. Putting Catholic values into action Dumfries following the Refor- The next jubilee event for St mation. The parish mission was Andrew’s pilgrims to enjoy is founded in 1810, the foundation the production of Faith is the Headteachers’ conference in Crieff hears speakers promote Faith and community stone for the first St Andrew’s Key, a musical of faith and cel- was laid in 1811, and the church ebration, which is being held in By Martin Dunlop the organisation operates. and in school and then later con- Gospel in word and action.’ officially opened in 1813. the church this Sunday and Fr John Campbell, parish solidate these values in the ways Mr McGrath also reported on The old building was Monday at 7.30pm. The pro- CATHOLIC headteachers priest of St Paul’s Church, Shet- we lead our lives at home and in the outcomes of this year’s Car- destroyed by fire in 1961 and duction focuses on the events from across Scotland (part of tleston, Glasgow, developed the the workplace.’ itas Award programme, which then rebuilt in a modern style on after Christ’s Crucifixion. the CHAS Association) gath- theme by speaking of his efforts The following day, Magnus S6 pupils from schools across the same site, opening in 1964. The centre point of the ered at Crieff Hydro last week to build a ‘spirit of community MacFarlane-Barrow, founder of the country are currently taking The recent pilgrimage to jubilee celebrations during the to discuss putting ‘Values into and of shared responsibility’ in the charity Mary’s Meals, part in—by assisting in their Iona was led by Fr David Bor- summer months will be the visit Action.’ his parish. Fr Campbell was addressed the delegates and schools, parishes and local com- land, St Andrew’s parish priest, of Bishop John Cunningham of Bishop Joseph Devine of joined by Sean Henderson, a showed them the charity’s pow- munities—to encourage and and supported by Fr Joe Galloway, who will celebrate an Motherwell, president of the parishioner of St Paul’s cur- erful documentary film Child 31, promote their ongoing Faith Holmes of Annan. anniversary Mass with parish- Catholic Education Commis- rently in the third year of his which illustrates the work of the journey. The 200th anniversary cele- ioners and the local community sion, was among a number of university studies, who high- Scottish charity in feeding more Mr McGrath highlighted to brations, and the pilgrimage to on Thursday June 20 at 7pm. guests who attended the two-day lighted the opportunities pro- than 750,000 children each day at the headteachers and guests that Iona, have been extra special as CHAS conference (above) to vided for young people of St their place of education. Mr Mac- the Caritas programme, which they have coincided with the I For further information on listen to a range of speakers Paul’s to help influence the Farlane-Barrow also reflected began in 2011, ‘shows pupils in Year of Faith and the 1450th Faith is the Key, and other offering different perspectives development of the parish. upon Mary, Mother of Jesus, as Catholic schools acting in anniversary of St Columba’s anniversary events at St on this year’s theme. On Thursday afternoon, the the inspiration of his personal good faith.’ arrival on the island, widely Andrew’s, contact the parish guests were very interested to commitment to Mary’s Meals. recognised as the birth of secretary, Mary Buckley, by Speakers hear more about the life of Scot- I [email protected] Christianity in Scotland. telephone on: 01387 710510 Professor Gerry McCormac, tish writer Lorn Macintyre. Mr Gospel values vice chancellor and principal of Macintyre, a convert to Catholi- Michael McGrath, director of the Stirling University, provided the cism, spent years working for Scottish Catholic Education Serv- keynote address on Thursday the BBC, in addition to writing ice, led a reflection on ‘the true May 2 and spoke to an apprecia- many novels, poems and short meaning of Gospel values’and of tive audience about the ways in stories. the challenges faced by all in the which leaders of organisations Mr MacIntyre spoke to Catholic Church as Pope Francis, and companies need to focus on CHAS delegates about his belief the newly elected leader of the how they can remain true to that we find our values ‘in the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics, their values in the ways in which early part of our lives, at home ‘invites us to be faithful to the

Catharine’s Convent of Mercy will be Stations of the Cross, NEWS IN BRIEF in Edinburgh will be held on Holy Hours, films and discus- Saturday June 1. sion. A hot and cold buffet will GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS There will also be speakers be provided and the vigil will FOR KILMARNOCK PARISH from SCIAF and Pax Christi, conclude with Mass at 9.30am CELEBRATIONS are taking and the conference will con- on Saturday June 1. place this weekend to mark the clude with the celebration of The St Lucy’s pro-life group 50th anniversary of Our Lady Mass. is extending an invitation to of Mount Carmel Church in The conference will take everybody who would like to Kilmarnock. place from 10am-5pm and can join the vigil. A social evening and recep- be attended by those aged 18 tion will take place on Saturday and over. Tickets cost £5. CAMPAIGNERS COME TOGETHER evening at the Park Hotel, For more details on how to TO SUPPORT A JUST WORLD Rugby Park, Kilmarnock, register for the conference, con- NIDOS and members of the IF before a golden jubilee Mass, tact Anne McEvoy by email at: campaign in Scotland are run- led by Bishop John Cunning- [email protected] or ning an event on May 17: Scot- ham of Galloway, is celebrated by telephone at: 0131 623 8917. land 2013 and Beyond—our at 6pm on Sunday evening. values and principles for a For further information on PRO-LIFE VIGIL TO BE HELD AT just world. both events, contact the parish ST LUCY’S, CUMBERNAULD For more details visit the by telephone on: 01563 525993. A PRO-life vigil will be held at website: http://www.nidos.org.uk St Lucy’s Church, Cumber- /events-and-training/nidos-net- THREE YOUNG CATHOLICS TO nauld, beginning on the working-events/scotland-2013- SPEAK ON SOCIAL JUSTICE evening of Friday May 31. and-beyond. THREE young Catholics who The vigil will begin with a Members of the public are recently attended the Youth for Rosary and vigil Mass, fol- warmly invited to attend and Social Justice conference in lowed by Exposition and a can- participate the free event free Rome will be speaking at a dlelight procession at 7pm on but must register. as places are youth retreat next month. the Friday evening. limited. Please book by email- The youth retreat at St Throughout the night there ing: [email protected] REFRESH YOUR FAITH BETWEEN MASSES 6 SCHOOLS NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 10 2013 A journey of Faith for Caritas pupils Communities and parishes across East Kilbride are benefiting from pupils’ volunteer work By Martin Dunlop

PARISHES in East Kilbride and the surrounding area have received a sig- nificant boost in the past year, with senior school pupils actively involving themselves in Church life as part of their participation in the CaritasAward. A large number of S6 students from the School of ‘Gospel values’ is town’s St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School have been preparing their final submissions for this year’s Caritas Award, rewarded with glowing report which—now in its second year—enables young people across the country to assist Pupils and staff at John Ogilvie High in their parishes, schools and local com- STAFF and pupils from School in Hamilton celebrate John Ogilvie High School in receiving a glowing report from munities and encourages and promotes Hamilton have been cele- HMIe inspectors PIC: TOM EADIE their ongoing Faith journey. brating after their school was officially recognised as there is a strong emphasis on Community work ‘very good.’ social justice and equality. Within school, the pupils have taken part Following a recent visit to Young people, parents and staff in, and organised, many events, including Our Lady of Lourdes, while the whole Pupils from St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High the school, HMIe inspectors are very proud of their school. work with St Andrew’s and St Bride’s pro- group agreed that they have particularly School are amongst those working towards rated John Ogilvie as ‘very “The school values the con- life group, a 24-hour fast, Fairtrade enjoyed working with the elderly and dis- their Caritas Award good’ across all five of their tributions of all young people fundraising, school discos and charity abled people in the parish community. PIC: TOM EADIE quality indicators and were full and places a high priority on evenings. At St Vincent de Paul’s Church, S6 of praise for headteacher Eddie the celebration of their achieve- East Kilbride’s four Catholic parishes, pupils have worked with primary school spiritual events and participating in the reli- Morrison, his staff and pupils. ments,” the report added. St Bride’s, St Leonard’s, Our Lady of children of the parish, assisting them with gious life of the parishes,” Ms Glen said. The report paid tribute to “Young people gain personal Lourdes and St Vincent de Paul’s, have Communion preparations, while also tak- “While the Caritas programme has John Ogilvie’s ‘polite, courteous and citizenship skills through had significant numbers of school pupils ing part in many charity activities. impacted on the communities they have and well-behaved young people, their roles as prefects, leading assisting at Masses and helping with day- One St Andrew’s and St Bride’s S6 been involved with it has also made a dif- who enjoy learning,’ and noted charity work, and as pupil to-day parish life during the school year. pupil, who attends St Bride’s Church, ference to the lives of the pupils them- that relationships between council members.” At St Bride’s Church, Caritas pupils Cambuslang, has joined the parish’s Chil- selves. It has enlightened their Faith and young people and adults are Mr Morrison described the have worked with the young people of the dren’s Liturgy team. encouraged them in pursuing a Christian ‘based on Gospel values.’ report as ‘fantastic news’ but parish, often assisting at Children’s Liturgy, “This is something I would like to con- life. They hope to continue their journey in Mr Morrison’s ‘vision and said the school will not ‘rest on and organising a Burns night and ceilidh. tinue after I leave school,” he said. Faith reflecting, questioning, learning and highly effective leadership’ its laurels.’ Fellow pupils at St Leonard’s Church meeting the challenges of Faith in today’s were also highlighted, as was “We will keep working hard have performed similar acts of Faith and, Positive impact society in responding to the God of Love.” the ‘active contribution of all to continue to raise attainment like those at St Bride’s, commented that Mary Glen, Caritas coordinator for St The 2012/2013 Caritas Awards will be staff’ at the Hamilton school. for all pupils,” he said. “All our parishioners have appreciated their work. Andrew’s and St Bride’s, commented that presented to pupils from Scottish schools “Staff promote the school well staff will continue to develop “We feel we have integrated into the ‘the Caritas pupils have made a positive and parishes at a ceremony at Glasgow’s as a community of Faith based the curriculum, taking account parish a lot more,” one of the pupils said. impact on their school community, giving Clyde Auditorium on Sunday, June 2. on Gospel values,” the report of Curriculum for Excellence.” St Andrew’s and St Bride’s pupils asso- their time and skills to help with various More than 1000 young people signed up said. “The local parish priests Having enjoyed the recent ciated with Our Lady of Lourdes Church activities around the school, helping pupils to take part in this year’s programme, more and the school chaplain work praise, staff and pupils at John arranged a Christmas disco and a gourmet and involving themselves and others in than double the number that were pre- well with staff to support reli- Ogilvie are now busy preparing meal for parishioners, which raised more charitable works.’ sented with the inaugural award last year. gious observance. Young people for the forthcoming exam than £400 for charity. “They have also made a positive impact are taught actively to understand period, with thoughts then turn- One pupil has also become a cantor at on their parishes; volunteering at social and I [email protected] other religions and cultures and ing to the summer holidays.

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Celebrations for opening of multi-Faith campus CHILDREN from St Cuth- St Cuthbert’s—commented that P3-5 children at the Benview the new building has become a Campus celebrate the opening of bert’s Primary School in their new school Glasgow joined their friends ‘community school.’ from Highpark primary, the “The children play together PIC: PAUL McSHERRY former Ruchill Autism Unit and share part of their learning and Benview Early Years together so it has become a com- Centre to celebrate the offi- munity school; there have been dren have done us proud.” cial opening of their new no difficulties about bringing the In addition to St Cuthbert’s multi-faith campus. children together,” Ms Quinn and Highpark primaries, the Staff and children moved into said. “They eat together at Benview Campus houses High- the Benview Campus almost a lunchtimes and share their play- park Learning and Communica- year ago, but that did not stop ground, as well as having themed tion Resource, formerly the them from coming together to weeks that the whole school gets Ruchill Autism Unit, and the celebrate the formal opening of involved in, such as ‘Green Benview Early Years school, for- the new building last Monday. Week’ and ‘Health Week.’ merly Westercommon nursery. The charity committee of St Angela’s Primary School, Glasgow, recently presented a cheque of more than Susan Quinn, headteacher of “Our old schools were very Last Monday’s official open- £3000 to Catholic aid agency SCIAF.The money was donated during various fundraising activities, which St Cuthbert’s—which was neglected with windows painted ing was performed by Stephen took place throughout Lent. The school’s charity committee, comprising of pupils from P1-P7, are pictured formed from the amalgamation shut and buckets to catch the Curran, Glasgow City Council’s alongside teachers, Frances Dickson and Rosanna Gallone, and Fr Gerard Hill, local parish priest, presenting a cheque of £3288.67 to SCIAF volunteer Christina Leitch PIC: PAUL McSHERRY of the former Our Lady of the rain but the facilities we have executive member for education Assumption Primary School and now are beautiful and the chil- and young people. Friday May 10 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH LOCAL NEWS 7 Top theologian to lecture in Dundee Professor Marengo to deliver Year of Faith speech at St Ninians Institute next month By Martin Dunlop

THE man widely regarded as the lead- ing Catholic theologian on marriage will deliver a Year of Faith lecture in Dundee next month. Professor Gilfredo Marengo (right) of Cuts jeopardise Whithorn work the John Paul II Institute in Rome will be the guest of the city’s St Ninian Institute I Continued from page 1 Bishop John Cunningham leading a on Saturday June 1. national pilgrimage to Whithorn Ordained a priest in 1979, Professor “If it were to close, of course it Marengo was appointed as rector of the would hurt the local community in she said. “This year the Whithorn Pontifical Collegium Lanternese in Rome terms of revenue from the many Trust received £32,125, which was in 2000, and, a year later, was appointed tourists and pilgrims who visit,” the maximum award they could chaplain to His Holiness. Since 2001, he she said. “[What is] just as impor- receive from the committee... the has been professor of stable theological tant is that the archeological and largest award given to any volun- anthropology at the Pontifical John Paul II historical work done here that tells tary organisation. Institute for Studies on Marriage and Fam- Year of Faith deacon as requested in prayer, not simply us the story of pilgrimage and faith “Despite clear advice, direction ily, Rome. The recently opened St Ninian Institute is as a cure for himself, but rather as a means here would stop also.” and support, the trust requested a holding an ongoing lecture series high- for continuing his diaconal ministry in the She added that the trust wanted greater level of funding from the Topics of conversation lighting the Year of Faith, which was service of God and His Church. a ‘high level, round-table meeting’ 2013/14 Wigtown Area Commit- Addressing delegates at next month’s Year called for by Pope Francis’ predecessor, Prior to Professor Marengo’s lecture on with senior figures from the tee discretionary budget than they of Faith lecture, Professor Marengo will, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. June 1, Canon BillAnderson will speak at the Catholic Church, Church of Scot- had done during 2012/13. No firstly, speak on the subject: I learnt to On Saturday April 27, Deacon Tony St Ninian Institute on the topic: A Celebra- land and local and national gov- progress was shown towards love thee, the John Paul II heritage. Schmitz, director of studies for the Perma- tion of Life in Poetry, Scripture and Music, ernment to help secure a financial sustainability.” Following a response from John nent Diaconate programme in Scotland, which will take place on Saturday May 11.A sustainable, long term future for The spokeswoman added that: Deighan, parliamentary officer for the gave a lecture on the formation, spiritual- week later, Professor John Haldane of St the trust. “This is against a picture of reduc- Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, the pro- ity and special ministry of deacons. Andrews University will deliver a lecture The saint’s impact on Scotland ing budgets and increased applica- fessor will then speak on Blessed John He spoke of Deacon Jack Sullivan of focused on, The Church and the World. inspired the Edinburgh parade that tions from local organisations Paul II’s teaching on marriage and family, Boston Archdiocese in the US, whose greeted Pope Benedict XVI in across Dumfries and Galloway.” which is sure to be a very topical subject debilitating and agonising spinal condition I Professor Marengo’s lectures will take Edinburgh on September 16, 2010, for those gathered. was cured through the intercession of place from 10am-5pm at the St Ninian St Ninian’s feast day. I Visit the campaign’s Professor Marengo is a highly regarded Blessed John Henry Newman. This mira- Institute. The day will also include lunch, A spokeswoman for Dumfries Facebook page at Catholic theologian and commentator and cle was recognised by the Holy See to the Mass in the chapel convent and coffee. and Galloway Council told the facebook.com/savethe has spoken about marriage teaching, and extent that Pope Benedict, during his visit The cost of the lecture is £25. To reserve SCO that, since 1996, The whithorntrust to see how you a number of other issues, on a wide vari- to the UK in 2010, presided personally at a place, which needs to be done before Whithorn Trust has received can help or sign the online peti- ety of platforms. Last year, he was a guest Blessed John Henry Newman’s Beatifica- Wednesday May 29, telephone: 01382 £710,477 in council funding. tion at www.gopetition.com of the Maryvale Institute in Birmingham tion Mass, which was celebrated in Birm- 225453. “Last year, the Whithorn Trust /petitions/save-the-whithorn- for a day-long conference, entitled: The ingham. The miraculous cure allowed was allocated £46,000 from Wig- trust.html Beauty of Complementarity. Deacon Jack to return to his ministry as I [email protected] town Area Committee in recogni- tion of the transitional process,” I [email protected] Greenock parish celebrates diamond jubilee

BISHOP Emeritus John Mone of Paisley and Abbot Mark Caira of Nunraw Abbey, who spent his boyhood years in St Joseph’s parish, Greenock, were among the many clergy who recently celebrated the diamond jubilee Mass for the parish. A packed congregation gath- ered at St Joseph’s last Friday to celebrate the diamond jubilee of the solemn blessing of the church. On May 3, 1953, Bishop James Black, the first Bishop of Paisley, blessed St Joseph’s Church. Archbishop Campbell of Glasgow had established the parish in 1947, just before Pais- ley Diocese was founded. The parish’s first Mass was celebrated on January 13, 1947 at Lady Alice School in Greenock. added that ‘while we rejoice in St Joseph’s and St Columba’s Many former parish priests the graces of the past and are High Schools and thanked them and sons of St Joseph’s, includ- grateful for the graces for the contribution made to ing Mgr Gerard Gallagher, rep- bestowed on the parish, it is parish life by the schools in the resenting Paisley diocesan necessary to move on and to past 60 years. administrator, Fr David Boyd, pray for the graces to continue He also acknowledged the joined Mgr Charles Cavanagh, to build on what has been presence of present and former St Joseph’s parish priest, at the achieved in the past.’ members of the presbytery staff jubilee Mass (above right). During the diamond jubilee who had given such care and Another notable presence was celebrations, four St Joseph’s attention to the many priests Canon James Murphy, who had parishioners, Peggy Wilkie, who had served in the parish, been Bishop Black’s MC at the Jimmy Gallagher, Eddie members of the staff of opening Mass. Leonard and Peter Alzheimer Scotland, who have In his homily last Friday, Fr McConnachie, were presented recently moved into premises Gerard McNellis reminded the with Diocesan Medals and cer- across from St Joseph’s, as well congregation of the early his- tificates for services rendered to as local councillor and parish- tory of St Joseph’s and of the the parish over the past 60 years. ioner Joe McElwee. struggles of the parishioners During his closing remarks The evening concluded with after the war to build not only a at the end of Mass, Mgr a buffet supper prepared by the church of brick but a strong Cavanagh welcomed the head- ladies of the parish in the bond of parish community. He teachers and staff present from church hall. 8 NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 10 2013 Nigeria is in Irish bishops jeopardy, stand against says cardinal abortion bill NIGERIA’S leading bishop has told the European Parlia- IRELAND’S Catholic bish- ment and other politicians ops have taken a strong, that his country’s future is opposing stand against a bill being jeopardised by ‘the that would legalise abortion in twin monsters of corruption cases when the health of the and insecurity.’ mother is deemed at risk. Cardinal John They said the proposed legis- Onaiyekan, lation is a ‘dramatic and Archbishop of morally unacceptable change to Abuja (right), Irish law.’ They went on to say and Bishop that the new act would ‘make Matthew Hassan the direct and intentional killing Kukah of of unborn children lawful in Sokoto were Ireland.’ invited by “The legislation is unneces- Catholic charity Aid to the sary to ensure that women Church in Need (ACN) to meet receive the life-saving treatment with officers of the European they need during pregnancy,” the Union to reveal the scale of the bishops said. problems facing one of the Existing law allows doctors to EU’s three priority countries in take any steps that are medically sub-Saharan Africa. necessary, even at risk to the “Growing corruption and reli- unborn child, to save the life of a gious violence jeopardise the mother in a crisis pregnancy. west African country of Nige- The pressure to modify Ire- ria,” Cardinal Onaiyekan told land’s abortion law arose after the delegates. the death of Savita Halap- He and Bishop Kukah went panavar, which was originally on to warn of ‘the twin monsters Church explosion kills two in Tanzania attributed to doctors’ refusal to of corruption and insecurity.’At perform an abortion. An inquest the EU, they spoke with the For- into her case found that she died eign Affairs Committee, Euro- Four Saudi Arabian nationals among eight people arrested after incident at Sunday Mass because attending physicians pean Commission members, were not aware of a sharp dete- By Dominic Lynch Tanzania’s Vice President Mohamed Gharib other MEPs, and the Council, Tanzania, confirmed that one person was Bilal visits Mount Meru Hospital and consoles rioration in her condition. which is made up of representa- arrested after the blast, which killed two a man injured during an explosion at St In their denunciation of the tives from the governments of A SUSPECTED bomb attack on a people and wounded 57 others. Joseph Mfanyakazi Catholic Church in Arusha, proposed Protection of Life in the EU’s members, including new Catholic church in the northern “Some kind of explosion went off at the Tanzania on Sunday. The bombing left at least Pregnancy Bill, the Irish bishops the UK. Tanzanian town of Arusha killed two church,” Mr Senso said. “It is believed to two people dead and dozens injured said that it ‘also appears to Bishop Kukah said levels of people and wounded dozens more on have been a bomb but we don’t know impose a duty on Catholic hos- health, education and income in Sunday, local police said with four what type of bomb it was.” church, in the Olasti district in the out- pitals to provide abortions.’ northern Nigeria are among the Saudi Arabian citizens are among Earlier this year, two Christian leaders, skirts of the town, was celebrating its first- They asked Catholics to urge worst in the whole of Sub-Saha- eight people arrested after the attack. including a Catholic priest, were killed in ever Mass in its new home when the blast their representatives to vote ran Africa. The bishop, whose Archbishop Francisco Montecillo Tanzania’s semi-autonomous, predomi- occurred. Parishioners were reportedly against the bill but did not out- diocese is in north west Nigeria, Padilla, the Vatican’s ambassador to Tan- nantly Muslim islands of Zanzibar and squeezed into the church building as well line any plans for disciplinary where Catholics are a minority, zania, was attending the official opening there have also been attacks on Muslim as occupying benches outside. action against the sponsors of said that ‘the region has a Mus- of St Joseph Mfanyakazi Catholic Church leaders and mosques. Arusha lies near the “When it exploded there was a stam- the legislation, including the lim majority in power.’ in Arusha on Sunday when the explosion snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro pede, people running in all directions, government leadership. Ques- “The way they spend federal occurred, but escaped unharmed. in a part of Tanzania that is predominantly walking on each other, children were tioned as to whether politicians funding follows their own prior- “My prayers go especially to the vic- Christian. screaming and women crying,” Viviana, who vote for the bill should be ities and the concept of educa- tims who have died and to those who are Witnesses to Sunday’s blast in the town who was helped out of the church by her barred from receiving Com- tion and public health is not the wounded, some of them very gravely,” said that at least one person had been son, said. munion, the Primate of All Ire- same as that of UNESCO,” Archbishop Padilla said. “I pray that peace trampled to death in the stampede follow- Bernard Membe, Tanzanian foreign land, Cardinal Seán Brady of Bishop Kukah said. “This is the will always reign, that violence would not ing the explosion. minister, said in an online message that he Armagh, answered: “There region where the group Boko be the way to resolve tensions.” Godbless Lema, the local member of was ‘greatly shocked’ at the news of the would be a great reluctance to Haram was created.” Archbishop Josaphat Lebulu of Arusha, parliament, condemned the blast as the blast. politicise the Eucharist.” Cardinal Onaiyekan added the local bishop, also in attendance at Sun- work of ‘criminals’ and criticised the Tan- Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete, con- Cardinal Brady was also that poverty, mistrust and an day’s Mass, was also uninjured in the blast. zanian government. demned the attack as ‘an act of terrorism.’ present at an anti-abortion influx of weapons from Libya If a bomb blast is proven, it will mark “Religious fundamentalism is a reality Tanzania, a nation of 46.9 million peo- prayer vigil, which was held have increased tensions. an escalation in sectarian tensions in east in this country, but the government does ple, is 30 per cent Catholic and nearly 35 on Saturday at the Marian “Very often the criminals are Africa’s second biggest economy. nothing,” Mr Lema said. per cent Muslim; an additional 35 per cent Knock Shrine, County Mayo, better armed than the Nigerian Advera Senso, a police spokesman in The community of Arusha’s new retain indigenous beliefs. which was attended by more security forces,” he said. than 5000 people.

throughout the year by meeting Between June 2 and the time of “I am conscious of the way Nuncio, Archbishop of Westminster NEWS IN BRIEF with government officials, citi- the election of the new abbot, the Faith has been lived in all zens, analysts and non-govern- the prior, Fr Luke, will act as the parishes, church areas, reli- mark St Peter’s 150th in London mental organisations across the the superior of Worth Abbey. gious houses and communities, US CHALLENGED TO PROTECT globe in order to assess the schools, and all the faith com- RELIGIOUS FREEDOM state of international religious POPE NAMES NEW munities throughout the diocese THE leader of the Catholic Italian community, which, to A REPORT on international liberty. KERRY BISHOP by this and previous genera- Church in England and this day, practise their Faith at religious liberty cautioned that The independent, bipartisan POPE Francis has appointed Fr tions.” Wales led celebrations at a the church each week. severe threats to freedom of group then advises the presi- Raymond Browne as the new Mass last week marking the Fr Carmelo Di Giovanni, the religion exist in diverse com- dent, US Congress and State Bishop of NI’S FIRST-EVER CATHOLIC AND 150th anniversary of St longstanding and popular parish munities through the world and Department on recommended Kerry, Ire- PROTESTANT SCHOOL Peter’s Italian Church in priest, spoke of the great historic should be discouraged through actions to be taken. land. PLANNING approval has been Clerkenwell, London. moment for his parish and his actions by the US government. Fr Browne granted for Northern Ireland’s Archbishop Antonio Mennini, community. “The Annual Report ulti- WORTH ABBEY ABBOT (right) suc- first-ever shared campus Apostolic nuncio to the UK, More than 500 people attended mately is about people and how HAS RESIGNED ceeds Bishop school for Catholics and Archbishop George Stack of the Mass and a dinner followed their governments treat them,” DOM Kevin Taggart OSB has Bill Murphy, Protestants. Cardiff and a number of senior in the church hall. Among those Dr Katrina Lantos Swett, chair announced his decision to who is retir- The government announced clergy joined Archbishop Vin- attending were senior civic, par- of the commission that released resign, as Abbot of Worth ing. plans to reform former cent Nichols of Westminster, liamentary, diplomatic, religious the report, said. Abbey in Sussex, from June 2 The new Lisanelly and St Lucia Army who concelebrated Mass, at the and charitable personalities. “Religious freedom is both a this year. bishop com- barracks in Omagh, County anniversary celebrations. Knights and dames of the British pivotal human right under inter- “When I was elected abbot in mented that he is ‘deeply hon- Tyrone to hold six integrated Special messages of tribute to and Irish delegation of the Sacred national law and a key factor 2010, I realised that, because of oured’ to have been chosen for schools. the Church were read out from Military Constantinian Order of that helps determine whether a my age, it was improbable that I the role by the Holy Father. The planning documents Queen Elizabeth II, Pope Fran- St George, as an Order of nation experiences stability or would complete the eight-year “It is with great humility I mention Christian Brothers cis and the Vatican Secretary of Knighthood fully recognised by chaos,” she explained. office,” he said on announcing present myself to you today,” Grammar School, Loreto State, Cardinal . decree of the President and Gov- The US Commission for his resignation. he said on Sunday. “I am con- Grammar, Omagh High, Archbishop Nichols delivered a ernment of the Italian Republic, International Religious Free- The election of a new abbot scious of the great diocese Omagh Academy and Sacred speech on the contribution made processed wearing their mantle dom gathers information will take place in early August. this is. Heart College. by the unique church and of the capes. Friday May 10 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH VATICAN NEWS 9

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI returned to the Vatican last Thurs- Pope urges Catholics to day, and was welcomed warmly by his successor, Pope Francis. The Vatican quoted Benedict as saying that the new residence is ‘a welcoming home.’ “Here one can find ‘evangelical’ spirit work well,” he added. The retired Pope flew to the Vat- ican by helicopter from the Papal Holy Father says our Faith is centred on Father, Son and Holy Spirit summer residence, Castel Gan- By Dominic Lynch dolfo, where he spent the past two months following his resignation on February 28. Pope Francis has urged the Catholic Faithful Pope Francis chose to meet his to be filled with an ‘evangelical, ecclesial and predecessor in front of the Mater missionary’ spirit. Ecclesiae convent, where Pope The Holy Father shared this message while cel- Benedict will live out his retire- ebrating Mass at the Vatican on the Sixth Sunday ment. Although the Vatican chose of Easter, a Mass dedicated for Confraternities and to keep the return low key, a state- Popular Piety. ment said that Pope Francis He highlighted that Christian Faith is ‘com- greeted Pope Benedict ‘with great pletely centred on the relationship between the and fraternal cordiality,’ before the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit,’ adding that two men stopped briefly to pray in the convent chapel. ‘whoever loves the Lord Jesus welcomes Him and The Vatican added that the for- His Father interiorly, and thanks to the Holy Spirit mer Pope is ‘happy to be back in receives the Gospel in his or her heart and life.’ the Vatican, where he intends to “Draw always from Christ, the inexhaustible dedicate himself to the service of wellspring; strengthen your faith by attending to the Church, primarily through your spiritual formation, to personal and commu- prayer.’ SPOTLIGHT ON... nitarian prayer, and to the Liturgy,” the Holy Earlier this year, Pope Benedict Father said on Sunday to those gathered at St announced his plans to resign, Peter’s Square. “Down the centuries, confraterni- stating ‘that my strengths, due to ties have been crucibles of holiness for countless an advanced age, are no longer people who have lived in utter simplicity an suited to an adequate exercise of intense relationship with the Lord. Advance with the Petrine ministry.’ He was the determination along the path of holiness; do not first Pope in 600 years to step rest content with a mediocre Christian life, but let At the heart of this mission, the Holy Father down from the role. your affiliation serve as a stimulus, above all for said, is that of ‘keeping alive the relationship During the past two months, the you yourselves, to an ever-greater love of Jesus between the faith and the cultures of the peoples to convent was renovated to suit the Christ.” whom you belong.’ needs of the former Holy Father. His residence will include a guest The Pope went on to highlight the importance “When you go to the shrines, when you bring room for his older brother Georg to Christians of having an ‘ecclesial spirit,’ urging the family, your children, you are doing the proper Ratzinger, who is also a priest. Faithful to ‘love the Church’ and ‘let yourselves work of evangelisation,” he said. “You must go on be guided by Her.’ doing so. May you also be true evangelisers. May I Pope Benedict XVI’s message “In your parishes, in your dioceses, be a true your initiatives be ‘bridges,’ means of bringing for World Communications Day ‘lung’ of faith and Christian life,” he said. “A others to Christ, so as to journey together with has been adopted by Pope breath of fresh air… In this square I see a great Him. Francis, see page 12-13 variety, first of umbrellas, and then of colours and “And in this spirit may you always be attentive signs. This is also the case with the Church: a great to charity. Each individual Christian and every wealth and variety of expressions in which every- community is missionary to the extent that they thing leads back to unity, the variety leads back to bring to others and live the Gospel, and testify to IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY CENTRE unity and unity to the encounter with Christ.” God’s love for all, especially those experiencing ‘A Welcoming Space in the Heart of the City’ Pope Francis’ final message on Sunday focused difficulties. Be missionaries of God’s love and ten- on the importance of evanglisation, for which derness. You are missionaries of the Mercy of 2012 – 2013 Programme Faithful must be filled with a ‘missionary spirit.’ God, which always pardons us, always awaits us.” DROP-IN EVENTS Taizé Prayer Evenings, Drop-in Retreat Mornings, and Tuesday Lunchtimes, Carers Support Group last Tuesday each month, 1.30pm - 4pm. Holy Father highlights the important ***** NEWS IN BRIEF EVENTS role of Our Lady during visit to the God, Creation & Human Becoming: Saturday 11th May 10.30am -4.30pm. A spacious day to engage with the VATICAN PAVES WAY FOR FOUR emerging stories of the Universe and mankind and reflect on how the Spirit of God is at work at this juncture in patriarchal of St Mary Major NEW history -named by some, ‘The Great Turning’. THE Vatican has cleared the way Being Human, Being Dancer: Saturday 1st June 10.30am-4.30pm. A day to explore the inner landscapes of the for the of two peo- soul - using art/image making and contemplation to open up this changing terrain. No artistic expertise required, Pope Francis has empha- Christians in a superficial ple, and advanced two other can- all materials supplied. sised to Catholic Faithful way, but to live with responsi- didates closer to the status of Vatican II Council – Celebrating 50 Years that Our Lady, Mother of bility, reaching upwards all the ‘Blessed.’ Two decrees issued by Christian Hope in Today’s World with Professor Werner Jeanrond, Saturday 18th May 2-5pm Jesus, gives us health and is time.” the Congregation for the Causes Reclaiming the Laity with Dr Theodora Hawksley, Saturday 15th June 2-5pm ***** ‘our saving grace.’ The Pope continued by high- of , with the approval of ISC CLOSING DAY: Saturday, 22nd June 10.30am-4.30pm On Saturday, the Holy Father lighting that a mother thinks of Pope Francis, certified miracles visited the patriarchal basilica the health of her children, attributed to the influence of ‘Just Call Me Lopez’ - based on her recently published book of the same title Margaret Silf will lead of St Mary Major, where he led teaching them to face the diffi- Princess Maria Cristina of Savoy us on a journey of discovery into the real heart of the man we know as St Ignatius Loyola. the recitation of the Rosary. culties of life.’ (1812-1836) and Maria Bolognesi Our Lady, the Holy Father “A life without challenges (1924- 1980), an Italian lay- ***** NEW 2013-2014 PROGRAMME AVAILABLE SOON!! told those gathered, is the ‘cus- does not exist,” he said. “Mary woman. Both are now eligible for todian of our health.’ lived many difficult times in Beatification. Two other decrees As well as the undernoted courses there will be various events, etc – WATCH THIS SPACE! “She helps us in our growth, Her life, from the birth of attested to the heroic virtue of ***** She helps us to face life, She Jesus, when ‘there was no room Joaquim Rosello Ferra (1833- COURSES: teaches us to be free,” he said. for Him in the inn,’ up until the 1909), a Spanish priest; and Maria Growth in Prayer & Reflective Living – this course looks at different ways of praying and becoming aware for “A mother takes care that her Calvary. Teresa of St Joseph (1885-1946), everyday life as full of resources to strengthen ourselves and others in our relationship with God. The course children’s growth is not “And like a good mother She born Janina Kierocinska, a Polish includes experience of different methods of prayer e.g. with Scripture (imaginative contemplation, Lectio Divina), stunted, that they grow strong is close to us so that we never religious. Both will now be eligi- daily prayer, pictures, icons, nature, the universe, personal life story, mantras, etc. Different traditions of Christian and capable of taking responsi- lose courage before the adversi- ble for Beatification if a miracle is prayer/spirituality e.g Celtic, Ignatian, Franciscan – no expertise is required. bilities upon themselves, that ties of life, before our own attributed to their influence. Spiritual Accompaniment Training – Courses in Listening and Individual Spiritual Accompaniment will they take on commitments in weaknesses, before our sins: re-commence at the Ignatian Spirituality Centre in the Jesuit tradition of Ignatius of Loyola. life and lean towards great She gives us strength, She VISITORS FLOCK TO CATHOLIC The two-year spiritual accompaniment programme which we traditionally offered here has now been divided into ideals. The Gospel of Luke says points to the path of Her Son.” FESTIVAL IN ROME two distinct courses. The first will focus on spiritual conversation and is complete in itself. It also serves as that in the family of Nazareth, The Holy Father added that HUNDREDS of people gathered preparation and prerequisite for those who may wish to apply for the further course in individual spiritual Jesus ‘grew and became strong ‘freedom is given to us so that in Rome last weekend for the accompaniment. In 2013-2014 there will be a year’s course called ’Spiritual Conversation’. In 2014-2015 a in spirit, filled with wisdom; we can make good choices in annual Rome Catholic Festival, further course will be offered on ‘Individual Spiritual Accompaniment’. and the grace of God was upon life.’ held each year on the grounds of Him.’ “As a good mother, Mary Rome Catholic High School Please either browse our website, www.iscglasgow.co.uk, which has more information on the “This is exactly what the teaches us to be, like She is, since the 1970s. What started as events, courses and retreats, for bookings or a copy of the programme contact: Madonna [Our Lady] does with capable of making important a senior class project transformed The Administrative Secretary, Ignatian Spirituality Centre, us, She helps us to grow decisions with the same full into the festival it is today. 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SK the question of par- Put all these reports together and ents who are trying to their content is bound to give parents keep the family balance cause for concern. Is there another cost sheet in the black, and of child care which needs a closer they will give you a pretty look? It would certainly seem so. accurate answer in pounds and pence. Ask a politician and they will probably t a time when some nurseries are Aset off along the path of financial sub- extending opening hours from sidies for childcare as potential crowd- early morning until very late at pleasers and vote-catchers come the nightA and indeed providing ‘sleepovers’ next election. Politicians, though, fre- on demand, where some children have quently fall into the ‘one size fits all’ nursery care from early infancy, when trap. And in offering financial credits many schools provide breakfast and for working mothers, they would seem after-school clubs as another form of to have discriminated against ‘stay at BY CATH DOHERTY childcare, a whole new lifestyle seems to home’ mothers. be emerging for a very large number Recent reports indicate that the of children. increase in numbers of unemployed policies have forced thousands of stay- It is encouraged and indeed subsidised people during January and February at-home mothers ‘to abandon their chil- by the state within that framework, included some 45,000 ‘stay at home’ dren’ and to look for work. The grandparents are stepping to the forefront mothers who had begun to look for language used by the key groups will of rearing children in the bosom of the work during that period. The same make hackles rise among mothers who family, so to speak, providing an alterna- report also recorded the fact that par- rely on childcare because of their par- tive form of childcare and being valued ents who stay at home to look after ticular circumstances, financial and as they should be. It is also said that home their children are now at a record low, otherwise... and so the argument will schooling is on a gradual increase. There numbering just over two million. continue with hurt feelings and resent- is a gradual drift, too, of parents, and in These social changes beg many ques- ment at the end of it all, rather than a ducing a generation of toddlers ‘with Mention of France and the politeness particular, mothers who are choosing to tions about the real cost of childcare. It solution. no manners’ who are unable to sit still of French toddlers brings to mind yet work from home if given the chance. is a subject which is hard to discuss and listen to their teachers by the time another recent report which pointed out Have they calculated the real and lasting with many parents who depend on that hat is the cost of childcare? If they get to primary school. She advo- that parenting in France is generally cost of childcare? I have a feeling that it same childcare. The world has changed we can step aside for a cates ‘structured play’ in nurseries, more strict than here in the UK. For will be accurately measured only in years a lot since the days when a mother was moment from the fiscal side where activates are ‘teacher-led’, and example, children are expected to join to come. ever-present in the world of a growing ofW things and look at the words of the uses the example of France, where chil- adults for meals and to display accept- Why? Just look at books on child child. There are socio-economic pres- leading author of a recent report in Par- dren, from the age of two are in the care able table manners. They are not development, and indeed, in another con- sures, motherhood is not now consid- enting: Science and Practice, we find of a ‘graduate-level teacher’ and where indulged, parental discipline is firm nection, books on the intricacies of psy- ered as a career in its own right, but as an assertion that: “Warm, responsive play is structured and ‘teacher-led.’ She and tantrums thrown in supermarkets chiatry, and there it is...the bond between an adjunct to other career choices... the parenting is the critical factor in pro- also mentions the fact that fewer than would seem to be a rarity. From the mother and child. It has been called many list is long and incorporates the weak- ducing happy, secure children.” one third of nurseries employ graduate- general tone of that particular report, it things, among them ‘a primeval force’. ening of the very structure of the family The author, Dr Miguelina German level teachers and that ‘free-flow play.’ would seem that parenting in France Recently, a leading psychologist as it used to be known. Add increasing adds that ‘...the perception of maternal which is child-led is the norm, then remains largely in the hands of parents. offered the opinion that a mother is the state intervention to that list and we warmth is the most important factor in describes ‘free-flow play’ which, to be Yet another report which comes at the world’s most powerful figure. All of that have something which looks very like a stable upbringing.’ honest, sounds a bit like mayhem. And time of writing this brings the news that is true. But, as individuals, that bond social engineering. These words were used against the even a touch of mayhem for two year just over half of children in early years between mother and child makes us in A few weeks ago for instance, Ques- backdrop of a debate on discipline, olds sounds preferable to ‘processing’ at primary school here in Scotland are whole or in part what we are. It cannot be tion Time dealt with a query about the summarised as ‘To smack or not to them in a group so that they display lacking in language skills. They are, in replicated, just as a happy childhood is a possibility of compulsory vaccination smack’... good manners, but what could be other words, having their learning treasure that lasts a lifetime. of children... In the same week came a report from called—‘a collective personality.’ process hampered by their use of a And the real cost of childcare? That Alongside this, we have campaign a childcare minister in Westminster When you’re two, a touch of toddler restricted code of language. Does early can only be calculated in the future. And groups who are alleging that coalition which alleged that nurseries are pro- anarchy is a developmental advantage. nursery care contribute to this? it will have nothing to do with money.

The views expressed in the opinion What do you think of CATH DOHERTY’S comments on childcare? Send your points of view section of the SCO are those of to the SCO. Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT or e-mail [email protected] informed individuals and groups to foster debate and not necessarily those of the newspaper or the Church Meet the challenge of the Holy Spirit and make the Gospel live

WHEN Bishop Joseph McGee enthusiastic for my first spell in Our Lady of Mount Carmel has history. We have seen the ebb and ciples trusted the Holy Spirit. It formally opened Our Lady of Kilmarnock in 1972, there were been only a small part of my own flow in the course of human his- will mean putting our own per- Mount Carmel Church, in eight priests serving four parish 40 plus years in ministry. The tory. Still we have our moments sonal agenda on the back burner Onthank in north west Kil- Fr Eddie communities. Now there are community was thriving before I of fear. Why? Because we prefer and working together for the marnock, on May 12, 1963 the three priests serving five parish came and I hope and pray that it the familiar. We like to put our good of the Gospel. future looked bright. There McGhee communities. Things have will continue long after I leave. faith in the tried and tested. Fun- Over these last few years, it has was unprecedented growth in altered dramatically. The future The consistent factor in parish damentally, we are not risk takers. become increasingly obvious that the Church both nationally parish community of Our Lady does not look so rosy. communities is the parishioners. When the Holy Spirit was sent on we cannot maintain the ‘status and locally in Galloway Dio- of Mount Carmel to celebrate its Whatever the future holds, the They are its lifeblood. the disciples, that spirit was invit- quo.’ Everyone sees the problem. cese. Seminaries were full, golden jubilee. The teenager parish community will still cele- As we approach the Feast of ing them to go into risk-taking Typically the response is, ‘Yes parish communities were blos- from Blairs College is now brate. Fifty years has seen signif- Pentecost, we are reminded of mode. Surely the same is true for I/we see the need for change. Feel soming, new churches were parish priest. Hopefully, I am still icant change at every level of the task that faced the disciples us in the 21st century. free to change anything as long as being built and new communi- filling my head with wonderful life, so why should the Church be of Jesus as they struggled to When Our Lady of Mount it is not me/us.’ Had the early dis- ties were being established. learning opportunities 50 years any different? If we are changing understand the implications of the Carmel opened it had high hopes ciples responded like this then The austerity of post-war on. The ‘view from the pew’ has it means that we are still alive death/resurrection of their Master. but no history. Now it has 50 there could have been no future. Britain was being left behind. certainly altered. Economically, and that we still have the poten- Cowering and fear-filled in the years. This may seem like a long They would simply have shriv- The town of Kilmarnock was a the country and the town are in tial to achieve wonderful things. upper room before Pentecost, they time but it represents just a drop elled away in the upper room. We veritable hive of industry. Within the midst of a slump. The Kil- Often, parish communities could not have imagined how in the bucket of human history. It are challenged to make the Gospel the Church, the Second Vatican marnock that I was familiar with have been defined in terms of the transforming the Holy Spirit is, however an important drop live in the 21st century. What was Council was under way. At every seems almost unrecognisable. priest who have served in them. would be in their lives. I am cer- because it is our drop. Those adequate in the 10th, 15th, 20th level, it seemed that the winds of Familiar names have gone, Sax- While good positive leadership tain that they would have had no charged with taking this new century is not necessarily ade- change were blowing favourably. one, BMK, and many others. helps, there can be no doubt that comprehension of the way that the venture forward have done their quate in the 21st. We do not live As a teenager in 1963, I was in Even the legendary Johnnie parish communities are best Church has developed through the bit. Now it is up to us. Can things in yesterday. We live in today so Blairs College filling my head Walker has picked up his cane defined by the generations of last 20 centuries of human history. remain the same? Only if you that tomorrow might be life giv- with all sorts of wonderful stuff and walked into the sunset. We ordinary people who have dedi- They were only a handful in choose to live in fantasy land. ing. This is the challenge of the and trying to make the most of a are at a low point economically. cated so much of their time and number and the task in front of Can we accept the challenge of Holy Spirit. Can we accept it great opportunity to learn. We are also at a new point in energy into keeping these com- them seemed so enormous. No Pentecost 2013? Of course we bravely and move on? On May 12, 2013 Bishop John the history of the local Church. munities alive and flourishing. wonder they were afraid. can. It will mean trusting the Cunningham will join with the When I arrived, fresh faced and Serving the parish community of You and I have the benefit of Holy Spirit just as those first dis- I [email protected] Friday May 10 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH COMMENT 11 We can end hunger IF we act together

In this month’s SCO SCIAFCOLUMN, Patrick Grady says we each hold the key to tackling the problem that one in eight people still do not have enough food to eat

T IS hard to believe that in 2013 transparency in corporate dealings in speak up for an end to the scandal of global hunger remains a huge developing countries, and the misuse of hunger, the more likely the G8 leaders problem and that one in eight peo- land which sees poor families evicted to will sit up and listen. ple still do not have enough food make way for big business interests are SCIAF and other Scottish IF mem- to eat. However, faced by this just some of the major injustices in the bers are also arranging transport to help scandal we should draw strength from the global economic system. Recognising supporters travel to and from Belfast positive fact that we ourselves hold the these is an important first step. Then we for a big campaign event on Saturday keysI to changing this situation. must demand change from those in power. June 15. Like many organisations working in However, this will only work if we act Demand for spaces is likely to be developing countries, the Scottish together. That is why over 180 organisa- high and tickets are available on a first Catholic International Aid Fund tions including SCIAF, CAFOD and Tro- come first served basis so please don’t (SCIAF) not only provides direct sup- caire have joined forces in support of the delay. There is a £20 charge for tickets, port to help people work their way out Enough Food for Everyone IF campaign. £10 for concessions, to help us cover of poverty but we also campaign relent- the costs. lessly; targeting governments and big his year, the UK will host the G8 In June, world leaders have the business, to challenge the underlying Summit which brings together chance to change the lives of millions causes of global hunger. leaders from some of the world’s at the G8 Summit. It is our responsibil- This work is essential as it is the global richestT nations. They will meet on June ity to demand that they make the right political and economic structures cur- 17 and 18 in the North of Ireland. This choices to end global hunger. Only by rently in place, largely controlled by the is our best opportunity to demand acting together can we make sure that wealthiest nations including the UK, change since Make Poverty History in 2013 is the beginning of the end of this which have created and perpetuate the 2005 when great strides were made in scandal once and for all. problem. At its most basic level, our cancelling debt and increasing interna- world is blighted by gross inequalities tional aid. We must build on this. That I To join the Enough Food for Every- which see huge levels of over-consump- is why the IF campaign is calling for one IF campaign and sign the petition tion and waste by some and scarcity and large-scale public support once again. go to www.enoughfoodif.org hunger for others. We believe real progress in eradicat- However, as has been said many ing world hunger can be made IF the I For more information on the Belfast times throughout history, it is ‘we the G8 nations clamp down on tax havens event contact John Sharp, SCIAF’s people’ who have the power to demand and launch a Convention on Tax Trans- campaigns officer, on jsharp@ change. We must hold to account our parency to stop the billions of pounds sciaf.org.uk or call 0141 354 5555. governments, and the corporations they that flow out of developing countries Alternatively, reserve your place are responsible for regulating, so that as which could be used to end hunger. directly by registering at http://scot- a global community we can better serve They must also help poor countries to landsjourneytog8.eventbrite.co.uk our brothers and sisters in the poorest make sure that people, especially chil- nations. dren, have enough nourishing food and I Patrick Grady is SCIAF’s advocacy We are clearly encouraged to do this support poor families to grow their own manager by Pope Francis who has been a long- food. Key to making this happen is term champion of the poor. Before his ensuring that people in developing coun- I Patricia Chalé, who began this SCO election as Pope, Cardinal Jorge tries are given more control over their column for SCIAF last month, is no Bergoglio of Argentina said: “Human land by protecting poor farmers from longer working for the charity. rights are violated not only by terror- land grabbing by big corporations who ism, repression and murder, but also by often use it to grow biofuels and not food. the existence of extreme poverty and To make this happen we need you to unjust economic conditions.” During join the Enough Food for Everyone IF his inaugural homily he called on us to campaign. SCIAF got behind the Glasgow launch of be ‘protectors,’not only of the earth, but the IF.. campaign (above right) earlier this of each other and particularly the poor- ou can start simply by signing the year to help combat hunger throughout est in society. online IF campaign petition (see the world, particularly in the developing Large-scale tax evasion, a lack of Ybelow). The more people who world (right) Boldness with God can be a sign of a mature relationship

SOME years ago, a woman Biblical tradition commends themselves as lacking. mature our faith becomes, the is healthy and there is a piety shared this story at a work- Fr Ronald David for that. He is praised for One of the things that charac- more bold we will become with that is healthy, but neither of shop. She had a six year-old doing a good thing, for knowing terises mature friendship is a God. Like King David and like these is exhibited in a relation- son whom she had conscien- Rolheiser God well enough to know that familiarity and intimacy that the young boy just described, ship that is fearful, legalistic, tiously schooled in prayer. God would want that bread to makes for a robust relationship fearful piety will be replaced by scrupulous, over-pious, or over- Among other things, she be used for exceptional pur- rather than a fearful one. In a a healthy familiarity. serious. Healthy religious fear made him kneel beside his tonight I am tired and have poses in that situation. He is mature relationship there is no And this will not be the kind and healthy piety manifest bed every night and say aloud nothing to say!” praised for having a mature place for fearful piety or false of familiarity that breeds con- themselves in a relationship that a number of prayers, ending This is reminiscent of a scrip- faith, for not being unduly reverence. Rather with a close tempt; that takes the other for is robust. with an invocation to ‘bless tural story about King David. legalistic, for not abdicating friend we are bold because we granted. Rather it will be the We should not let ourselves mummy, daddy, grandma, One morning, returning from sound judgment because of fear know the other’s mind, fully kind of familiarity that is be fooled by fear and piety. Fear and grandpa.’ battle with some of his soldiers, and piety, and for knowing God trust the other, and are at a level grounded in intimacy which, easily masks itself as religious One night, shortly after he he arrived at the temple, tired well enough to know that God of relationship where we are while remaining respectful and reverence. Piety can easily pass had started school, she took him and hungry, but the only food is not a law to be obeyed but unafraid to ask for things, can never taking the other for itself off as religious depth. But to his room to hear his prayers available consisted of conse- rather a loving presence that be shamelessly self-disclosing, granted, is more at ease and genuine intimacy unmasks both. and to tuck him in for the night. crated loaves of bread in the counsels us and imbues us with are given to playfulness and playful than fearful and pious in A healthy relationship is robust, But when it came time for him temple, which by Jewish reli- life and energy. teasing, and are (like King that other’s presence. bold, and is characterised by to kneel by his bedside and gious law, were to be eaten only Jesus, too, praises David for David) able to responsibly inter- But, if that is true, then what lack of fear, ease, playfulness, recite his prayers, he refused by the priests in sacred ritual. this action when his own disci- pret the other’s mind. are we to make of the fact that and humour. And that is particu- and crawled into bed instead. David asked the high priest for ples are chastised for shelling When we are in a mature scripture tells us ‘the fear of larly true of our relationship His mother asked him: “What’s the loaves and was met by the corn on the Sabbath. He refers relationship with someone we God is the beginning of wis- with God. the matter? Don’t you pray any- objection that these loaves were to David’s action of feeding his are comfortable and at ease with dom’ and the fact that religious more?” There was remarkable not to be eaten as ordinary food. hungry soldiers with the conse- that person. tradition has always deemed calm in his reply: “No,” he said, David replied that he was aware crated loaves as an act of deeper That is also one of the quali- piety a virtue? Do fear and piety I Fr Ronald Rolheiser, a “I don’t pray anymore. The sis- of that, but, given the situation understanding, that is, in doing ties of a mature faith and a militate against ‘boldness’ with Catholic priest and member of ter teaching us at school told us and given that as King he was this seemingly sacrilegious act, mature relationship with God. God? Was King David wrong in the Missionary Oblates of Mary that we are not supposed to empowered to make decisions David was in fact demonstrating According to , his bold interpretation of God’s Immaculate, is president of the pray, she said that we are sup- for God on earth, he ordered the an intimacy with God that his the deeper we move into a rela- Will. Oblate School of Theology in posed to talk to God ... and priest to give him the loaves. critics, because of fear, betrayed tionship with God and the more There is a religious fear that San Antonio, Texas 12 COMMUNICATION SUNDAY THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 10 2013 Friday May 10 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH COMMUNICATION SUNDAY 13

Archbishop Tartaglia: If we are to engage properly in public life we need to better resource communication

N THIS Commu- Benedict XVI wrote, in words closed to us. nication Sunday I which parents and teachers On this Communication hardly need to will readily endorse: “Believ- Sunday I ask of you three draw your atten- ers are increasingly aware that, things: tion to the impor- unless the Good News is made Firstly I ask for your tance of communications in the known also in the digital prayers. All of us who are life of the Church—and in our world, it may be absent in the called to carry the Christian ownO everyday existence. experience of many people ... message in public life and Recent months have seen The digital environment is through the media need your the media have carrying the not a parallel or purely virtual prayers to get it right! We need best and the worst of news for world, but is part of the daily your prayers to give us us as Catholics in Scotland. experience of many people, courage! We need your We have been dismayed, hurt especially the young.” prayers that our words may and embarrassed to read head- Pope Francis has given us a bear fruit! lines and hear news bulletins powerful lead in embracing Secondly I ask you to bringing shameful revelations these new opportunities, by engage. Avail yourselves of about the Church in our coun- using Twitter to send out to the new aids to living the try at the highest levels. We many millions of people round Catholic life of prayer, charity have experienced the power of the world his simple but pro- and solidarity offered by the the media, and sometimes felt found messages of hope. Typi- new media—websites, social under siege from the harsh cal is the following: “Accept media streams and Catholic glare of rolling news. the risen Jesus into your life. TV, not forgetting the special Yet the media have also role and importance of allowed us to participate Avail yourselves of the the traditional Catholic in and experience the paper. powerful and emotional new aids to living the Thirdly I ask you to Pope Francis warmly welcomed scenes of the departure of support the Church in Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI our beloved Pope Emeri- Catholic life of prayer, her efforts to make her back to the Vatican last tus Benedict XVI from charity and solidarity voice heard in the noisy Thursday when the retired Holy Rome and the election world of modern com- Father returned to take up per- and first words and ges- offered by the new munications. Recent manent residence in the Holy tures of his wonderful and events have shown how City (far right) once again. The inspiring successor, our media—websites, social stretched our resources Emeritus Pope arrived, as he had new Holy Father, Francis. are, and how dependant left, by helicopter (above), once media streams and again passing the Dome of St But the media are more we are on the energy Peter’s. His 2013 World Day for than just newspapers and Catholic TV, not and expertise of a tiny Communications message has television news bulletins number of media pro- been adopted by Pope Francis and this year’s Communi- forgetting the special fessionals whose work for this Sunday cation Sunday Message for the Church has been invites us to open our role and importance of more necessary than eyes and minds to the new the traditional ever. If we are to media and all it offers engage properly in pub- beyond newspapers and Catholic paper. lic life we need to bet- S THE 2013 World Communica- reason can be overwhelmed by the din of If a picture is worth 1000 words, think television news bulletins. ter resource our means tions Day draws near, I would excessive information and it fails to attract For example it is now of communicating the like to offer you some reflections attention which is given instead to those who possible to follow the Pope’s Even if you have been far Church’s message. on an increasingly important express themselves in a more persuasive man- what the world of print and digital media general audiences and Masses away, take a small step Our lives, for good or ill, reality regarding the way in ner. The social media thus need the commit- live on our mobile phone or towards him: He awaits you are shaped by the media, both which people today communicate among ment of all who are conscious of the value of can do for the Church. Pope Francis is computer screens; those who with open arms.” traditional and digital. themselves. I wish to consider the development dialogue, reasoned debate and logical argu- have signed up have privi- A big message delivered in The Church must take up ofA digital social networks which are helping to mentation; of people who strive to cultivate leged access to the Holy a small package! the challenge to be present, to create a new ‘agora,’ an open public square in forms of discourse and expression which standing by Pope Emeritus Benedict MORE THAN Father’s thoughts and words In many of our dioceses the be coherent and to be convinc- which people share ideas, information and appeal to the noblest aspirations of those through direct messages on same social media are already ing in the media and we opinions, and in which new relationships and engaged in the communication process. Dia- XVI’s WORLD DAY FOR COMMUNICATIONS Twitter and Facebook, and being used to great effect to can only do that with your forms of community can come into being. logue and debate can also flourish and grow here in Scotland many reach out, to inform and to help. These spaces, when engaged in a wise and when we converse with and take seriously peo- parishes and dioceses are dis- engage with people, who are balanced way, help to foster forms of dialogue ple whose ideas are different from our own. message for this Sunday, which highlights covering the power of social often far from the Church I Glasgow Archdiocese is and debate which, if conducted respectfully “Given the reality of cultural diversity, people media into bringing the beauty door, but reachable through a distributing business cards in and with concern for privacy, responsibility and need not only to accept the existence of the cul- that modern media presents a new world and fascination of the Gospel Facebook posting or a Twitter parishes this weekend with details truthfulness, can reinforce the bonds of unity ture of others, but also to aspire to be enriched message directly into our message. Of course these tools of the Twitter and Facebook between individuals and effectively promote by it and to offer to it whatever they possess of opportunities to help the Church to lives. are but the first step to evange- streams of the archdiocese and its the harmony of the human family. The that is good, true and beautiful” (Address at the In his final Communication lisation, but they can open website to increase participation exchange of information can become true com- Meeting with the World of Culture, Bélem, Lis- Sunday message as Pope, hearts and minds previously this ‘digital apostolate.’ munication, links ripen into friendships, and bon, May 12, 2010). evangelise, with your valued support connections facilitate communion. If the net- works are called to realize this great potential, he challenge facing social networks is the people involved in them must make an how to be truly inclusive: thus they will affectivity of those we wish to invite to an social networks about faith and belief confirms andWORDS to find meaning and truth—a desire which But these networks can also open the door to effort to be authentic since, in these spaces, it is benefit from the full participation of encounter with the mystery of God’s love. the importance and relevance of religion in God himself has placed in the heart of every man other dimensions of faith. Many people are actu- not only ideas and information that are shared, believersT who desire to share the message of Besides, we know that Christian tradition has public debate and in the life of society. and woman—keeps our contemporaries ever ally discovering, precisely thanks to a contact ini- In the digital but ultimately our very selves. Jesus and the values of human dignity which always been rich in signs and symbols: I think For those who have accepted the gift of faith open to what Blessed Cardinal Newman called tially made online, the importance of direct The development of social networks calls for his teaching promotes. Believers are increas- for example of the Cross, icons, images of the with an open heart, the most radical response to the ‘kindly light’of faith. encounters, experiences of community and even environment, commitment: people are engaged in building ingly aware that, unless the Good News is Mary, Christmas cribs, stained-glass mankind’s questions about love, truth and the pilgrimage, elements which are always impor- too, where it is relationships and making friends, in looking for made known also in the digital world, it may windows and pictures in our churches. A sig- meaning of life—questions certainly not absent ocial networks, as well as being a means tant in the journey of faith. In our effort to make answers to their questions and being enter- be absent in the experience of many people for nificant part of mankind’s artistic heritage has from social networks—are found in the person of evangelisation, can also be a factor in the Gospel present in the digital world, we can easy for heated tained, but also in finding intellectual stimula- whom this existential space is important. The been created by artists and musicians who of Jesus Christ. It is natural for those who have human development. As an example, in invite people to come together for prayer or litur- tion and sharing knowledge and know-how. digital environment is not a parallel or purely sought to express the truths of the faith. faith to desire to share it, respectfully and tact- some geographical and cultural contexts where gical celebrations in specific places such as and divisive The networks are increasingly becoming part virtual world, but is part of the daily experience In social networks, believers show their fully, with those they meet in the digital forum. ChristiansS feel isolated, social networks can rein- churches and chapels. voices to be of the very fabric of society, inasmuch as they of many people, especially the young. Social authenticity by sharing the profound source of Ultimately, however, if our efforts to share the force their sense of real unity with the worldwide There should be no lack of coherence or unity bring people together on the basis of these fun- networks are the result of human interaction, their hope and joy: faith in the merciful and Gospel bring forth good fruit, it is always community of believers. The networks facilitate in the expression of our faith and witness to the raised and damental needs. Social networks are thus nour- but for their part they also reshape the dynam- loving God revealed in Christ Jesus. This shar- because of the power of the word of God itself to the sharing of spiritual and liturgical resources, Gospel in whatever reality we are called to live, ished by aspirations rooted in the human heart. ics of communication which builds relation- ing consists not only in the explicit expression touch hearts, prior to any of our own efforts. Trust helping people to pray with a greater sense of whether physical or digital. When we are present where The culture of social networks and the ships: a considered understanding of this of their faith, but also in their witness, in the in the power of God’s work must always be closeness to those who share the same faith. An to others, in any way at all, we are called to make changes in the means and styles of communi- environment is therefore the prerequisite for a way in which they communicate “choices, greater than any confidence we place in human authentic and interactive engagement with the known the love of God to the furthest ends of the sensationalism cation pose demanding challenges to those who significant presence there. preferences and judgements that are fully con- means. questions and the doubts of those who are distant earth. can at times want to speak about truth and values. Often, as The ability to employ the new languages is sistent with the Gospel, even when it is not spo- In the digital environment, too, where it is easy from the faith should make us feel the need to I pray that God’s Spirit will accompany you is also the case with other means of social com- required, not just to keep up with the times, but ken of specifically” (Message for the 2011 for heated and divisive voices to be raised and nourish, by prayer and reflection, our faith in the and enlighten you always, and I cordially impart prevail, we are munication, the significance and effectiveness precisely in order to enable the infinite richness World Communications Day). A particularly where sensationalism can at times prevail, we are presence of God as well as our practical charity: my blessing to all of you, that you may be true of the various forms of expression appear to be of the Gospel to find forms of expression capa- significant way of offering such witness will be called to attentive discernment. Let us recall in “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, heralds and witnesses of the Gospel. “Go into all called to determined more by their popularity than by ble of reaching the minds and hearts of all. In through a willingness to give oneself to others this regard that recognised the voice of but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clang- the world and preach the Gospel to the whole attentive their intrinsic importance and value. Popular- the digital environment the written word is by patiently and respectfully engaging their God not in the great and strong wind, not in the ing cymbal” (1 Cor 13:1). creation” (Mk 16:15). ity, for its part, is often linked to celebrity or to often accompanied by images and sounds. questions and their doubts as they advance in earthquake or the fire, but in ‘a still, small voice’ In the digital world there are social networks discernment From the Vatican, January 24, 2013, Feast strategies of persuasion rather than to the logic Effective communication, as in the parables of their search for the truth and the meaning of (1 Kg 19:11-12). We need to trust in the fact that which offer our contemporaries opportunities for I PIC: PAUL McSHERRY of argumentation. At times the gentle voice of Jesus, must involve the imagination and the human existence. The growing dialogue in the basic human desire to love and to be loved, prayer, meditation and sharing the word of God. of St . 12 COMMUNICATION SUNDAY THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 10 2013 Friday May 10 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH COMMUNICATION SUNDAY 13

Archbishop Tartaglia: If we are to engage properly in public life we need to better resource communication

N THIS Commu- Benedict XVI wrote, in words closed to us. nication Sunday I which parents and teachers On this Communication hardly need to will readily endorse: “Believ- Sunday I ask of you three draw your atten- ers are increasingly aware that, things: tion to the impor- unless the Good News is made Firstly I ask for your tance of communications in the known also in the digital prayers. All of us who are life of the Church—and in our world, it may be absent in the called to carry the Christian ownO everyday existence. experience of many people ... message in public life and Recent months have seen The digital environment is through the media need your the media have carrying the not a parallel or purely virtual prayers to get it right! We need best and the worst of news for world, but is part of the daily your prayers to give us us as Catholics in Scotland. experience of many people, courage! We need your We have been dismayed, hurt especially the young.” prayers that our words may and embarrassed to read head- Pope Francis has given us a bear fruit! lines and hear news bulletins powerful lead in embracing Secondly I ask you to bringing shameful revelations these new opportunities, by engage. Avail yourselves of about the Church in our coun- using Twitter to send out to the new aids to living the try at the highest levels. We many millions of people round Catholic life of prayer, charity have experienced the power of the world his simple but pro- and solidarity offered by the the media, and sometimes felt found messages of hope. Typi- new media—websites, social under siege from the harsh cal is the following: “Accept media streams and Catholic glare of rolling news. the risen Jesus into your life. TV, not forgetting the special Yet the media have also role and importance of allowed us to participate Avail yourselves of the the traditional Catholic in and experience the paper. powerful and emotional new aids to living the Thirdly I ask you to Pope Francis warmly welcomed scenes of the departure of support the Church in Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI our beloved Pope Emeri- Catholic life of prayer, her efforts to make her back to the Vatican last tus Benedict XVI from charity and solidarity voice heard in the noisy Thursday when the retired Holy Rome and the election world of modern com- Father returned to take up per- and first words and ges- offered by the new munications. Recent manent residence in the Holy tures of his wonderful and events have shown how City (far right) once again. The inspiring successor, our media—websites, social stretched our resources Emeritus Pope arrived, as he had new Holy Father, Francis. are, and how dependant left, by helicopter (above), once media streams and again passing the Dome of St But the media are more we are on the energy Peter’s. His 2013 World Day for than just newspapers and Catholic TV, not and expertise of a tiny Communications message has television news bulletins number of media pro- been adopted by Pope Francis and this year’s Communi- forgetting the special fessionals whose work for this Sunday cation Sunday Message for the Church has been invites us to open our role and importance of more necessary than eyes and minds to the new the traditional ever. If we are to media and all it offers engage properly in pub- beyond newspapers and Catholic paper. lic life we need to bet- S THE 2013 World Communica- reason can be overwhelmed by the din of If a picture is worth 1000 words, think television news bulletins. ter resource our means tions Day draws near, I would excessive information and it fails to attract For example it is now of communicating the like to offer you some reflections attention which is given instead to those who possible to follow the Pope’s Even if you have been far Church’s message. on an increasingly important express themselves in a more persuasive man- what the world of print and digital media general audiences and Masses away, take a small step Our lives, for good or ill, reality regarding the way in ner. The social media thus need the commit- live on our mobile phone or towards him: He awaits you are shaped by the media, both which people today communicate among ment of all who are conscious of the value of can do for the Church. Pope Francis is computer screens; those who with open arms.” traditional and digital. themselves. I wish to consider the development dialogue, reasoned debate and logical argu- have signed up have privi- A big message delivered in The Church must take up ofA digital social networks which are helping to mentation; of people who strive to cultivate leged access to the Holy a small package! the challenge to be present, to create a new ‘agora,’ an open public square in forms of discourse and expression which standing by Pope Emeritus Benedict MORE THAN Father’s thoughts and words In many of our dioceses the be coherent and to be convinc- which people share ideas, information and appeal to the noblest aspirations of those through direct messages on same social media are already ing in the media and we opinions, and in which new relationships and engaged in the communication process. Dia- XVI’s WORLD DAY FOR COMMUNICATIONS Twitter and Facebook, and being used to great effect to can only do that with your forms of community can come into being. logue and debate can also flourish and grow here in Scotland many reach out, to inform and to help. These spaces, when engaged in a wise and when we converse with and take seriously peo- parishes and dioceses are dis- engage with people, who are balanced way, help to foster forms of dialogue ple whose ideas are different from our own. message for this Sunday, which highlights covering the power of social often far from the Church I Glasgow Archdiocese is and debate which, if conducted respectfully “Given the reality of cultural diversity, people media into bringing the beauty door, but reachable through a distributing business cards in and with concern for privacy, responsibility and need not only to accept the existence of the cul- that modern media presents a new world and fascination of the Gospel Facebook posting or a Twitter parishes this weekend with details truthfulness, can reinforce the bonds of unity ture of others, but also to aspire to be enriched message directly into our message. Of course these tools of the Twitter and Facebook between individuals and effectively promote by it and to offer to it whatever they possess of opportunities to help the Church to lives. are but the first step to evange- streams of the archdiocese and its the harmony of the human family. The that is good, true and beautiful” (Address at the In his final Communication lisation, but they can open website to increase participation exchange of information can become true com- Meeting with the World of Culture, Bélem, Lis- Sunday message as Pope, hearts and minds previously this ‘digital apostolate.’ munication, links ripen into friendships, and bon, May 12, 2010). evangelise, with your valued support connections facilitate communion. If the net- works are called to realize this great potential, he challenge facing social networks is the people involved in them must make an how to be truly inclusive: thus they will affectivity of those we wish to invite to an social networks about faith and belief confirms andWORDS to find meaning and truth—a desire which But these networks can also open the door to effort to be authentic since, in these spaces, it is benefit from the full participation of encounter with the mystery of God’s love. the importance and relevance of religion in God himself has placed in the heart of every man other dimensions of faith. Many people are actu- not only ideas and information that are shared, believersT who desire to share the message of Besides, we know that Christian tradition has public debate and in the life of society. and woman—keeps our contemporaries ever ally discovering, precisely thanks to a contact ini- In the digital but ultimately our very selves. Jesus and the values of human dignity which always been rich in signs and symbols: I think For those who have accepted the gift of faith open to what Blessed Cardinal Newman called tially made online, the importance of direct The development of social networks calls for his teaching promotes. Believers are increas- for example of the Cross, icons, images of the with an open heart, the most radical response to the ‘kindly light’of faith. encounters, experiences of community and even environment, commitment: people are engaged in building ingly aware that, unless the Good News is Virgin Mary, Christmas cribs, stained-glass mankind’s questions about love, truth and the pilgrimage, elements which are always impor- too, where it is relationships and making friends, in looking for made known also in the digital world, it may windows and pictures in our churches. A sig- meaning of life—questions certainly not absent ocial networks, as well as being a means tant in the journey of faith. In our effort to make answers to their questions and being enter- be absent in the experience of many people for nificant part of mankind’s artistic heritage has from social networks—are found in the person of evangelisation, can also be a factor in the Gospel present in the digital world, we can easy for heated tained, but also in finding intellectual stimula- whom this existential space is important. The been created by artists and musicians who of Jesus Christ. It is natural for those who have human development. As an example, in invite people to come together for prayer or litur- tion and sharing knowledge and know-how. digital environment is not a parallel or purely sought to express the truths of the faith. faith to desire to share it, respectfully and tact- some geographical and cultural contexts where gical celebrations in specific places such as and divisive The networks are increasingly becoming part virtual world, but is part of the daily experience In social networks, believers show their fully, with those they meet in the digital forum. ChristiansS feel isolated, social networks can rein- churches and chapels. voices to be of the very fabric of society, inasmuch as they of many people, especially the young. Social authenticity by sharing the profound source of Ultimately, however, if our efforts to share the force their sense of real unity with the worldwide There should be no lack of coherence or unity bring people together on the basis of these fun- networks are the result of human interaction, their hope and joy: faith in the merciful and Gospel bring forth good fruit, it is always community of believers. The networks facilitate in the expression of our faith and witness to the raised and damental needs. Social networks are thus nour- but for their part they also reshape the dynam- loving God revealed in Christ Jesus. This shar- because of the power of the word of God itself to the sharing of spiritual and liturgical resources, Gospel in whatever reality we are called to live, ished by aspirations rooted in the human heart. ics of communication which builds relation- ing consists not only in the explicit expression touch hearts, prior to any of our own efforts. Trust helping people to pray with a greater sense of whether physical or digital. When we are present where The culture of social networks and the ships: a considered understanding of this of their faith, but also in their witness, in the in the power of God’s work must always be closeness to those who share the same faith. An to others, in any way at all, we are called to make changes in the means and styles of communi- environment is therefore the prerequisite for a way in which they communicate “choices, greater than any confidence we place in human authentic and interactive engagement with the known the love of God to the furthest ends of the sensationalism cation pose demanding challenges to those who significant presence there. preferences and judgements that are fully con- means. questions and the doubts of those who are distant earth. can at times want to speak about truth and values. Often, as The ability to employ the new languages is sistent with the Gospel, even when it is not spo- In the digital environment, too, where it is easy from the faith should make us feel the need to I pray that God’s Spirit will accompany you is also the case with other means of social com- required, not just to keep up with the times, but ken of specifically” (Message for the 2011 for heated and divisive voices to be raised and nourish, by prayer and reflection, our faith in the and enlighten you always, and I cordially impart prevail, we are munication, the significance and effectiveness precisely in order to enable the infinite richness World Communications Day). A particularly where sensationalism can at times prevail, we are presence of God as well as our practical charity: my blessing to all of you, that you may be true of the various forms of expression appear to be of the Gospel to find forms of expression capa- significant way of offering such witness will be called to attentive discernment. Let us recall in “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, heralds and witnesses of the Gospel. “Go into all called to determined more by their popularity than by ble of reaching the minds and hearts of all. In through a willingness to give oneself to others this regard that Elijah recognised the voice of but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clang- the world and preach the Gospel to the whole attentive their intrinsic importance and value. Popular- the digital environment the written word is by patiently and respectfully engaging their God not in the great and strong wind, not in the ing cymbal” (1 Cor 13:1). creation” (Mk 16:15). ity, for its part, is often linked to celebrity or to often accompanied by images and sounds. questions and their doubts as they advance in earthquake or the fire, but in ‘a still, small voice’ In the digital world there are social networks discernment From the Vatican, January 24, 2013, Feast strategies of persuasion rather than to the logic Effective communication, as in the parables of their search for the truth and the meaning of (1 Kg 19:11-12). We need to trust in the fact that which offer our contemporaries opportunities for I PIC: PAUL McSHERRY of argumentation. At times the gentle voice of Jesus, must involve the imagination and the human existence. The growing dialogue in the basic human desire to love and to be loved, prayer, meditation and sharing the word of God. of St Francis de Sales. 14 LETTERS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 10 2013

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“Recent months have seen the media carrying the best and the worst of news for us as Catholics in Scotland.” A Swiss Guard recruit takes his Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, president of the Communications Commission oath during the swearing-in of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland ceremony for 35 recruits in Paul VI hall at the Vatican on Monday. New N INTELLIGENT, involved and caring parish PICTURE recruits are sworn in every May 6 priest once recently asked the SCO about the to commemorate the day 147 future of the Catholic press. “I can get everything OF THE Swiss Guards died saving Pope I need online,” he said genuinely and innocently, Clement VII's life during the 1527 not realising that many of the same journalists sack of Rome. Pope Francis also who labour on Catholic newspapers are also now juggling that WEEK recieved Ueli Maurer, the President workload along with online reporting. One supports the other of Switzerland on Monday Aand, it can be argued, one would not exist credibly without the other. To get a Catholic story to you, or the Church’s perspective on a wider issue, an independent Catholic newspaper journal- Pupils gave me joy in ist is working very hard to be heard above the constant hubbub my heart word mentioned from the of agenda-driven mainstream media. leaders of our Catholic In addition, while the immediacy of the news, Catholic or IT GAVE me joy in my heart Church. To dwell on such a otherwise, lends itself well to 24/7 digital media, analysis and to read (SCO, May 3) about word will be painful for their comment work better as well-researched articles in print as the St Mungo’s Academy ears. Tough! I am afraid it is opposed to the more spontaneous, immediate and, all-too-often, pupils in Glasgow on their Letters time up, now let the truth unverifiable online blog. As the Vatican says in the 2013 Com- way to the Cartias Award and SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT come out. munication Message (page 13): “Where sensationalism can at taking part in Lentfest. [email protected] Joan Duffy times prevail, we are called to attentive discernment.” It was a timely reminder of MOTHERWELL Over the years, as local newspapers have fallen away or lost the fact that we, the laity, are interest, community and local Church news often finds a sup- the Church and our Faith have heard from the Church High School, Edinburgh. Poor response to Our portive home only in the Catholic press. Lady’s call Pope Francis has embraced Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s burns bright, in the young and over this period, when its It was said then, and has Communication Message, released prior to his retirement, this the old. And in the darkness followers have been left been said over the years WHAT would the Holy weekend to highlight that social networks: are portals of truth and the light. confused and, at times, feeling (sadly) —such teaching is the Church be like today if the and faith; new spaces for evangelisation. While the Pope and The Lord says there is a let down. best kept secret of the Apparition of Our Blessed Pope Emeritus are referring specifically to a world of online time for every purpose under Non-church-going friends Catholic Church. Much, much Lady of Medjugorje had been networking, we must not forget that any communication that , and I haven’t felt like of mine have become familiar more of it needs to be heard authenticated by the Vatican? Catholic media is working to help Church communication builds and supports a community—from dancing in a while. I do now. with hearing the voice of the and promoted from every All the world would be parish bulletins to school newsletters, Mrs Hardy Catholic Church in the media pulpit and within every parish. listening to the messages from from diocesan publications and digital GLASGOW on many different issues in It was so good to learn of Heaven! media to your independent national Scot- the past few years. the strong social teaching of For some time, Our Lady tish Catholic Observer on all platforms— Media seeks divisions, has asked us to ‘pray for the has a role to play. not justice The Church has been a Caritas in Veritate of Pope Dedicated Catholic media, be it online regular contributor on issues Benedict XVI and a great Shepherds.’ On January 2, this or in print, is one place where discernment I AM angry this week, not at ranging from the legalisation delight to realise how much of was her message through the can begin in a supportive and non-judge- Cardinal Keith O’Brien but at of same-sex ‘marriage’ to this treasure is now common visionary Hirjara: “Pray for mental way. Your SCO newspaper has the stories surrounding his anti-sectarian legislation, and ground with other Christians. the shepherds, may your lips been serving the Catholic community in return to Scotland (did he rightly so. But where has this We particularly learned this be shut to every judgment, Scotland for more than 127 years. You ever leave?) voice gone now, when it is from Rev Ewan Aitken’s because do not forget that my can find it in print in parishes, updated I see the irony in the fact most needed? presentation on, A right Son has chosen and only He online at http://www.sconews.co.uk and that a religious leader who What has kept me going, relationship with money— has the right to judge.” on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ once courted the press for the throughout recent weeks, is from the Kirk’s special After 32 years of imploring pages/Scottish-Catholic- good of the Church is now the knowledge that it is my Commission on the purposes humanity to change, and live Observer/114026458709672 and on twit- being hounded by them, but fellow Church-goers, be it the of economic activity and via the Gospel, there seems to Opinion ter at https://twitter.com/SCO_NEWS. Stay connected to your Faith, and com- what leaves a sour taste is this SSVP members, the man who the free copies of the 47-page be a poor response to Our munity in the communication age. blatant attempt at division to drives the bus, the woman booklet he left for us. Lady’s call. set brother against brother. I who serves the tea in the hall, I noted that both Bishop By the way, congratulations speak of newspaper reports that keep the Church going. Emeritus Peter [Moran]and to Hugh Dougherty on his suggesting Scotland’s bishops These people are the Bishop Stephen Robson excellent articles recently. I did not know of the cardinal’s Catholic Church here in wisely made appropriate have photocopied, What if the ‘return,’ none of which is Scotland, and that is references to the difficult devil took a day off? and Take a hardly helping the difficult something that must never situation we find ourselves in given copies to all my friends. fresh task ahead. be forgotten. as a Church in Scotland; that He hits the nail on the head No matter what people B Douglas was also noted in other every time. look at choose to believe about MOTHERWELL speakers’ presentations, in Mary Murton the SCO Cardinal O’Brien, attempts to group discussion, and one- ARGYLL whip up ongoing controversy Congratulations to to-one. is not helping anyone. At the bishops on event Fr John G Robinson Nothing just about end of the day moral wrongs CONGRATULATIONS and EDINBURGH denying Trent exposed are not criminal acts. many thanks are due to the FR BASIL Loftus recently Who are we to judge? Let’s Bishops’ Conference of Time to let the truth lifted more material from the not throw stones, let’s be a Scotland as sponsors, and the come out on Hell New Testament and then let it SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER little more Christian for the organisers—Catholic POPE Francis is a stalwart drop into a Giordano Bruno sake of all concerned. Parliamentary Office; SCIAF; soldier of Jesus Christ. He has quagmire of confusion by first M Moore Justice and Peace, Scotland dared to resurrect the word affirming the dogmas of the MAIN SWITCHBOARD GLASGOW and St Andrews and Hell. Faith on Resurrection and Tel: 0141 221 4956• Fax: 0141 221 4546 The Faithful keep Edinburgh Archdiocese—for Oh dear! This will cause eucharist, and then denying EDITOR the wonderful conference on dismay and consternation to them their substantive me going Catholic Social Teaching the vast number of Catholics content. Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 OVER the past weeks and recently held at St Augustine's who have never heard the So Martin Blackshaw is to [email protected] months I have become be congratulated on [his DEPUTY EDITOR somewhat disillusioned with response]. my faith. Unfortunately, and it St says it Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or [email protected] is painful for me to say this, is beneath Catholic matters involving the Church style requirements theologians to quote REPORTER here in Scotland have G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views decretalists and canon lawyers expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO Martin Dunlop—Tel: 0141 241 6103 contributed greatly to this. in their work. Reports we have read in the G If you would like to share your opinion, send your [email protected] Just for denying Trent and paper have shocked many of correspondence to the above address then the physicalitas and SUB-EDITOR us sitting in the pews. What G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, singularitas dogmas of Paul has been more disappointing address, and phone number or your letter will not be used VI? Whatever next? Gerard Gough—Tel: 0141 241 6115 Tim and Joelle Smith [email protected] for me, however, has been the lack of clarity in response we THURSO Friday May 10 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH FAITH IN CULTURE 15 New gold dream in the north-west FAITH IN CULTURE discovers how a family day out can act as a portal back in time in our own journies of faith I was immediately drawn to rows upon rows of the early 80s music of Simple Minds, it also felt stacked vinyl records. Unlike bars in busy cities, overwhelmingly positive and was nuanced by the the owner immediately struck up a conversation, working class Catholic experiences and values of discussing his time working with the likes of Pink the band growing up in Glasgow. Unlike many By Richard Floyd and Dire Straits. I was captivated and so was other groups of the Thatcher era it wasn’t just young Ryan sitting in the corner with a packet of about the political climate, or the culture, songs crisps in one hand and a vinyl copy of the Jungle such as Glittering Prize sounded paradisiacal and Purden Book in the other; the wee fella perhaps illustrat- while I might have grown out of other bands this ing how we are losing something amid the iTunes record still has something to say to me, I think it HE northwest coast has been a real download revolution. There is been much talk always will and this old vinyl copy recalled an draw for my wife Louise and I, partic- about the end of the record shop and many have early step on my own journey of faith. ularly now since holidays abroad with lamented the loss of the social aspect as well as the Perhaps like Ryan running along the beach or two young tots are not really an option. artistic merit of the LP sleeve-but it’s not dead yet looking at the rainbow for the first time, I had dis- But this area of Scotland holds a mys- in fact vinyl sales are on the rise! covered something of beauty that has always tery that refreshes the senses and the soul. While Ryan was exactly as I had been at his age, spir- remained with me. Seeing the wonder of this spe- the five-hour journey was a tough one for young ited away by the endless mini works of art in front cial place through Ryan’s eyes was certainly a gift TRyan and our nine-month-old baby Christina, it of him. As a youngster, perhaps a bit older than which will also endure. was one that paid off. Passing Achnasheen I Ryan I could think of nothing better than flicking thought of my gran, now 96 who had once upon a though my uncle Terry’s vast vinyl collection. In time lived here for many years, my granddad had the For Sale section I spotted Simple Minds New I Richard Purden is a freelance journalist, the been a railway signalman when the stop had been Gold Dream (81-82-83-84). Now more than 30 author of We are Celtic Supporters, an SCO a significant one on the Kyle of Lochalsh line serv- years old, the cover with Crucifix and sacred heart feature writer and a married father of two icing Wester Ross. When the family moved to burning and shining on the cover was something I Fauldhouse after railway cuts my gran told me she absolutely related to Mass. wept for months missing her highland home. The music with its abstract hymnal brushstrokes We decided to leave the laptop at home and with and uplifting melodies added to that notion. Other no mobile signal it was good to get away from album sleeves of the period whether it was Black Gordius No 90 computers, the internet and phones. Some com- Sabbath or Joy Division looked somewhat gloomy CROSSWORD mentators are suggesting our brains cannot keep and frightening, something Jim Kerr the band’s up with the advances in technology and I was more singer alluded to: “We knew what we were doing than happy to give mine a rest. when we used that cross. It created a lot of contro- 1 2 3 4 5 6

While we didn’t get the weather we had hoped versy and some people even got angry, but when a 7 8 for in Gairloch there was still something inspira- hard rock band puts devils and creatures from the tional about the intense skylines, remote beaches depths of hell on its cover, no one blinks an eye. 9 10 and majestic mountains. The weather certainly did But when you want to use something of beauty, 11 not deter young Ryan, who was mesmerised by everyone starts wondering whether it's the right everything, particularly a rainbow which climbed thing. Hang on, this is kind of heavy, isn’t it? A 12 13 14 out from the sea leaving us little chance of finding born again Christian! Why born again? I’ve never First entry out the hat next 15 16 17 the pot of gold. Our walks amid this kind of won- been away.” TUESDAY will be the winner der quickly cleansed out the pressures of life and We are designed to grow and shift, out in the 18 19 20 work at home. One of our destinations was the world there are so many theologies, faiths and Send your completed Melvaig Inn, a bar/restaurant with a peaceful indeed other ways to look at life but there’s a truth 21 22 crossword entries—along with atmosphere and stunning views that look out onto about Jim Kerr’s statement that has stayed with 23 Skye and the Outer Hebrides. me. There was and still is something abstract about your full name address and 24 25 daytime phone number—to CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 26 27 28 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 SCO pa 29 30 31 32 6BT ges thr 33 34 35 ough the ages The winner’s name will be 36 printed next week

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TWENTY-five years ago the news story IN THE SCO 50 years ago there was ACROSS LAST WEEK’S dominating the pages of the Scottish 1 Such a planned start might have given fresh heart! (12) still controversy surrounding mixed 7 Frozen water (3) SOLUTION Catholic Observer concerned David Alton marriages—marriages between 9 Tiff arising from past confusion (4) MP’s Abortion Amendment Bill, stating Catholics and Protestants. 10 Protein of grain (6) ACROSS that the time wasting tactics that had been Readers were urged to forget about past 11 Departed? That’s not right! (4) 1 Ostracised 6 Togo used by MPs had all but killed the chances bigotry and instead work together for the 14 Precious stone (5) 10 Stein 11 Crows’ nest of the bill being passed. spread of the Christian faith. 15 Cow-sounds point to an American elk (5) 12 Deplore 15 Range 16 Word Jesus used in reference to God the Father (4) 17 Peri 18 Hemp “It comes behind two other Private Mem- “In this ecumenical age, each side has 18 The message of the parable of the broken molar (5) 19 Banjo 21 Shackle bers’ Bills due to be debated in the House come to realise that we have a common 21 Thread reel (5) 23 Sense 24 Avon of Commons today,” the report said. “Mr Christian heritage, and that other Christian 22 Major artery that breaks up a rota (5) 25 Ajar 26 Swill Christopher Whitehouse said the Society for bodies may have insights from which we 23 Mother's willing to become a stoneworker (5) 28 Eastern the Protection of Unborn Children was could well profit,” the report said. “We are 24 Playthings (4) 25 Dutch cheese (5) 33 Oven glove 34 Rhine tremendously encouraged by the massive talking together, respecting the opinions of 26 Can one give the cardinal a vestment at this latitude? (5) 35 Yolk 36 Newsreader majorities rejecting a 26-week upper limit others which differ from our own, and 29 A tiny bit of a letter from Greece (4) and other amendments seeking to weaken the learning more about the way they think, 33 Type of antelope (6) DOWN bill. He said the votes showed parliament’s learning also to respect them even if we 34 Gaming cubes (4) 1 Oust 2 The Sermon determined opposition to the 1967 Abortion disagree from them.” 36 Total (3) on the Mount 37 Book of the Bible that allows some elites access (12) Act which had led to abortion on demand.” However at the time there were still 3 Annul 4 Incur 5 Eton 7 Ocean 9 Ascribe The approaches used by the opposition some people who were against this idea DOWN 13 Oath 14 Epicure of the bill were described as ‘the tactics of including the likes of the Reverend Mr 1 Gratuity (3) 16 Ghost story despair’ with ‘procedural mugging John Gray, convener of the Church of Scot- 2 Insects which live in a 12 down (4) 20 Never mind devices’ that hurt the bill drastically. The land Committee was highly against the 3 Herb is wise (4) 4 Mature nit (5) 21 Sea legs 22 Loss reason the bill was thwarted according to idea of the purity of Protestantism against 5 She takes part in Brownie celebrations (5) 27 Ideal 29 Abets Mr Woodhouse was that the ‘will of Par- Catholic infiltration that he felt the Ne 6 Ride about in dreadful fashion (4) 30 Terse 31 Mole 32 Leer liament has been thwarted by a minority of Temere decree stood to do. 8 Excessive or unnecessary expenditure (12) pro-abortionists aided and abetted by the “Mr Gray and his committee would have 9 Relatives from Thailand? (7,5) Last week’s winner was: government.’ been well advised to consult a Catholic priest 12 With a part of speech, a character makes a settlement (6) Alan McManus, Glasgow Only one of the time limit amendments about the facts alleged in the report,” the 13 Kingdom (5) to reduce the 28-week limit to 26 weeks story said. “They would not have fallen into 14 This apostle may preserve a couple of points (5) was voted on and it was actually defeated several elementary mistakes if they had.” 17 With this chemical, I am involved in a strange rumba (6) by 315 votes to 222 votes. STEPHEN EDWARDSON 19 Wash out with water (5) Scottish Catholic Observer: 20 Big (5) Scotland’s only national 27 The Ship of the Desert (5) 28 Has fun with theatrical productions (5) Catholic weekly newspaper 30 Large book (4) printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. 31 Information (4) Registered at the Post Office the ages 32 Prepare to publish a new diet (4) through as a newspaper. SCO pages 35 Variety of lettuce (3) 16 CHILDREN’S LITURGY THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 10 2013

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 gives us. We cannot see them but they I praise you, Lord God, with all my heart. are real. You are glorious and majestic. Pentecost Sunday—First Today we celebrate the Birthday of Our Lord, by your wisdom you made so the Church. It is called Pentecost which many things; the whole earth is covered Reading means 50 days after Easter. We thank with your living creatures. Jesus for sending us the Holy Spirit. (R) Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to the face of the earth. speak different languages. A reading from the Acts of the Discussion You created all of them by your Spirit, I Apostles 2:1-11. What are some special gifts that the and you give new life to the earth. Holy Spirit gives you? How do you use Our Lord, we pray that your glory will last them? forever and that you will be pleased with On the day of Pentecost all the Lord’s followers I Can you think of the gifts people in your what you have done. were together in one place. Suddenly there was a Church have? How do they use them? (R) Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew noise from Heaven like the sound of a mighty I When you get big what would you like the face of the earth. wind! It filled the house where they were meeting. to do for the Church? Then they saw what looked like fiery tongues I If you become a teacher or preacher or Second Reading moving in all directions, and a tongue came and one who forgives others, who will help In the one Spirit we were all Baptised into one settled on each person there. The Holy Spirit took you, who will give you courage, who will body. A reading from the first letter of Paul to control of everyone, and they began speaking Reflection help you know that you are not alone? the Corinthians 12:4-7, 12-13. whatever languages the Spirit let them speak. Brothers and sisters, there are different WHAT IS the one day of the year that is Activities kinds of spiritual gifts, but they all come Many religious Jews from every country in the very special just for you? It is your G Sing Happy Birthday to the Church. from the same Spirit. world were living in Jerusalem. And when they birthday. What usually happens on your Remember we are the Church. There are different ways to serve the heard this noise, a crowd gathered. But they birthday? Your family and friends come G Draw a flame and write one gift that you same Lord, and we can each do different were surprised, because they were hearing to your house for a party. There is a have on it. things. Yet the same God works in all of us everything in their own languages. cake for you with candles on it. Maybe and helps us in everything we do. They were excited and amazed, and said: “Don’t ice cream too. And you get some Prayer The Spirit has given each of us a special all these who are speaking come from Galilee? presents, some gifts. Dear Jesus, before you went to Heaven, way of serving others. The body of Christ Then why do we each hear them speaking our Jesus promised to send the Holy Spirit you promised that you would send us the has many different parts, just as any other very own languages? Some of us are from Parthia, to His close friends and to all His Holy Spirit. Today we give special thanks body does. Some of us are Jews, and others followers. That happened on the day of for the gift of the Holy Spirit to the are Gentiles. Some of us are slaves, and Media, and Elam. Others are from Mesopotamia, Pentecost. The people did not see the Church, to us. Help us to listen always to others are free. But God’s Spirit Baptised Judea, Cappadocia, Pontus, Asia, Phrygia, Holy Spirit. Instead they saw fiery the Spirit in our lives. We pray this as we each of us and made us part of the body of Pamphylia, Egypt, Parts of Libya near Cyrene, tongues, flames of fire. It was real. make the Sign of the Cross: In the name Christ. Now we each drink form that same Rome, Crete, and Arabia. Some of us were born The Holy Spirit came with special of the Father, and of the Son and of the Spirit. Jews and others of us have chosen to be Jews. gifts for all those people and for us too. Holy Spirit. Amen. The Word of the Lord Yet we all hear them using our own languages to Those gifts were not toys or computer tell the wonderful things God has done.” games but gifts like peace, of not being Responsorial Psalm Alleluia The Word of the Lord afraid to follow Jesus, the gift of joy, of 104:1abc and 24, 30-31. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. love and the gift to forgive others. There (R) Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your are a lot of others gifts the Holy Spirit the face of the earth. Faithful and kindle in them the fire of your love. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel As the Father sent me, so I send you. Receive the Holy Spirit. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John 20:19-23. The disciples were afraid of the Jewish leaders and on the evening of that same Sunday they locked themselves in a room. Suddenly, Jesus appeared in the middle of the group. He greeted them and showed them His hands and His side. When the disciples saw the Lord, they became very happy. After Jesus had greeted them again, He said: “I am sending you, just as the Father has sent me.” Then He breathed on them and said: “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive anyone’s sins, they will be forgiven. But if you don’t forgive their sins, they will not be forgiven.” The Gospel of the Lord

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CHURCH & PUBLIC NOTICES The Devotion to Our Lady of Fatima in Scotland Our Lady of Fatimaʼs Peace Plan from Heaven Our Lady's Great Promise First Saturday Devotion to Our Lady of Fatima I promise to assist at the hour of death with the graces necessary for salvation all those who on the First Saturday of 5 consecutive months, (Scotland) shall confess,receive Holy Communion, pray 5 decades of the Rosary and keep me company for 15 minutes while meditating on the STALOYSIUS’ CHURCH Mysteries of the Rosary---all with the intention of making reparation to FEAST OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA MAY 13TH 2013 me. Our Lady to Lucy, Dec. 1925 25 Rose Street You are invited to do so at any of the following churches on first Saturdays On the occasion of the Papacy of Pope Francis being dedicated to Our Lady of Fatima Glasgow G3 9.00am - Mill Hill Fathers, Cardonald, Glasgow 9.00am - St Columbaʼs, Renfrew, Glasgow in Fatima on May 13th (off Sauchiehall Street) 9.00am - St Francis, Port Glasgow we invite you to pray in union with His Holiness 9.20am - St.Aidanʼs, Johnstone 9.30am - St Bernadetteʼs, Carntyne, Glasgow 9.30am - St Anneʼs, Dennistoun at 9.30am - St Brigidʼs, Toryglen Vigil SUNDAY MASS: 9.30am - St Gregoryʼs, Wyndford 9.30am - St Josephʼs, Tollcross Christ the King Parish Saturday Vigil 5.45pm; 9am; 10.30am (Family Mass); 9.30am - St Lucyʼs, Cumbernauld Bowfield Rd, Howwood, Johnstone 9.30am - St Maryʼs Cathedral, Edinburgh 12noon (Sung); 9pm 9.30am - St Maryʼs, Calton, Glasgow Sunday 12th May 2013 9.30am - St Maryʼs Duntocher 7.30pm Exposition: 8pm Mass followed by Rosary Procession 9.30am - St Maryʼs Greenock WEEKDAY MASS: 9.30am - St Matthewʼs, Bishopbriggs 9.30am - St Mirinʼs Cathedral, Paisley Monday - Friday: 8am; 12.30pm; 5.45pm 9.30am - St Philipʼs, Livingston St Jospehʼs Church 9.30am - St Robertʼs, Househilwood, Glasgow Lomond St, Helensburgh Saturday: 10am; 12.30pm 9.30am - St Rochʼs, Glasgow 9.30am - Christ the King, Glasgow Mass 10am 9.40am - St Maryʼs Star of the Sea, Leith Adoration 10.30am -6pm 10.00am - Blessed John Duns Scotus, Glasgow CONFESSIONS: 10.00am - Christ the King, Howwood, Johnstone 10.00am - Christ the King, Pittenweem Monday - Friday: 11.30am - 12.15pm; 5.15pm - 5.30pm 10.00am - St Columbaʼs Bridge of Don, Aberdeen St Maryʼs Metropolitan Cathedral 10.00am - Our Lady of Lourdes, East Kilbride Broughton Street , Edinburgh Saturday: 10.30am - 12.15pm; 2pm - 3.15pm; 4.15pm - 5.15pm 10.00am - Our Lady of Good Aid, Motherwell 10.00am - Our Lady Star of the Sea, Saltcoats Monday 13th May 10.00am - Our Lady and St Anneʼs, Cadzow Bridge, Hamilton Mass 12.45 EXPOSITION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: 10.00am - Our Lady and St Helenʼs, Condorrat 10.00am - St Sophiaʼs, Galston Saturday: 2pm - 5.15pm Weddings permitting 10.00am - St Aloysius, Springburn 10.00am - St Brendanʼs, Yoker, Glasgow St Andrewʼs Metropolitan Cathedral Sunday: 1.15pm - 8.30pm 10.00am - St Patrickʼs, Dumbarton Clyde St , Glasgow 10.00am - St Brideʼs, Cambuslang Monday 13th May 10.00am - St Brideʼs, East Kilbride ROSARY: 10.00am - St Cadocʼs, Newton Mearns 12.40: Rosary with the Children 10.00am - St Charlesʼ Paisley 1pm: Mass 10.00am - St Convalʼs, Pollok, Glasgow Monday - Saturday 12.00pm before 12.30pm Mass 10.00am - St Gabrielʼs, Merrylee, Glasgow Celebrant Archbishop Philip Tartaglia 10.00am - St Helenʼs, Langside, Glasgow 10.00am - St Jamesʼ, Crookston, Glasgow School Pupils from 10.00am - St Johnʼs Barrhead St Charles, St Francis, St Helenʼs and St Michaelʼs 10.00am - St , Uddingston PILGRIMAGE TOKNOCK 10.00am - St Josephʼs, Helensburgh Blessing of the Roses 10.00am - St Maryʼs Irvine Tea and film “Finding Fatima” in the Eyre Hall after Mass 10.00am - St Michaelʼs, Dumbarton 10.00am - St Paulʼs, Whiteinch & LOUGH DERG / DONEGAL 10.00am - St Patrickʼs, Shotts 10.00am - St Peterʼs, Livingston Legion of Mary 10.00am - St Philipʼs, Ruchazie, Glasgow 10.00am - St Stephenʼs, Dalmuir Carfin Grotto 10.00am - The Holy Family and St Ninian, Kirkintilloch Monday 13th May 2013 10.00am - Sacred Heart, Bridgeton Knock & Lough Derg - £170 (unwaged £160) 10.30am - St Athanasius, Carluke 7.30: Rosary Procession: Mass: Benediction 11.00am - St Anthony's, Govan Knock & Donegal - £275 (unwaged £265) 12.15pm - Carfin Grotto 12.15pm - St Mungoʼs, Townhead, Glasgow Legion of Mary 1.00pm - St Mirinʼs Cathedral, Paisley 2.00pm - Our Lady and St Patrick, Auckinleck, Ayrshire St Pius X Church, Balerno St, Dundee 5.00pm - Immaculate Heart of Mary, Balornock, Glasgow Monday 13th May 1-5July2013 5.15pm - , Maryhill, Glasgow 5.15pm - St Peterʼs, Bellsmyre 7pm: Holy Hour, Rosary, Mass 5 - 9 August 2013 7.00pm - Franciscan Convent, 92 Dixon Avenue, Glasgow For more information phone 0141 882 2254. THANK YOU. Each pilgrimage departs from George Square, Glasgow Our Lady of Fatima, we pray for our dear country Monday 7.15am >> Returns Friday 9.30pm approx To book send name, address, telephone number and £10 deposit Prayer Group (balance is due 2 months before departure) to: Meeting Times Fr G Dunn, Columban Fathers Archdiocese of St Gregoryʼs Church, 130 Kelvindale Road, G20 8DP Glasgow Telephone: 0141 946 6880 N Rhema Prayer Community St Mary’s RC Church, 89 Abercromby Street, Carfin Evening Pilgrimage in Calton, Glasgow. G40 2DQ Honourof OurLady Wednesday 8.00pm Wednesday 15th May Following the success oflast year St Patick's and the University Chap- laincy have booked a 50 seater coach to Carfin for an evenuing pilgrimage in honour ofOur Lady. Leave chaplaincy at 6.00pm (St Pat's 6.15pm) prompt and return by (9.15pm St Pats) 9.30pm. Rosary on bus there, Rosary, Procession, Evening Prayer ofthe Church, To Benediction and Holy Mass there, and Rosary on way home. 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CLARK Catholic Charasmatic Renewal- Paisley Diocese The Sisters of the Gospel of Life In loving memory of our dear The Power of Pentecost invite you to a mother, Patricia Mallan, who Day of Renewal for Vigil of Pentecost Monthly Mass for Life died May 12, 1992, our dear Saturday 18th May 10am - 5.30pm father, James Clark, died At OurLady of Consolation Church July 30, 1978, our nephew, Speaker - Ros Powell Inglefield Street, Govanhill, Glasgow, G42 7PZ Martin Kinnaird, died Ending with VigilMass November 7, 2009, and all Venue: St Aidanʼs Hall, Tower Rd, Johnstone Celebrant: MgrThomas Monaghan loved ones gone before. They never die who live in Bring Packed Lunch Priests wishing to concelebrate please bring Alb the hearts they leave Transport: McGillʼs No 38- Spateston bus passes Church Wednesday May 15th CORLESS behind. Exposition6pm, Rosary 7 pm, Mass 7.30pm 23rd Anniversary St Anthony, pray for them. Please pray for the repose of Cathie, 9 Ardnahoe Avenue, the soul of the Reverend Followed by tea, coffee & a chance to meet Glasgow, G42, and Pat, Thomas Corless, beloved up with pro-life friends National Shrine Parish Priest of St John the Canada. gospeloflifesisters.wordpress.com Baptist, Uddingston, who Of Our Lady of Lourdes Carfin died May 11, 1990. MONDAY 13th MAY DEATHS BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE Queen of Peace, Beautiful CLARK Mother of God, pray for him. In loving memory of Jean, FEAST OF OUR LADY OF FATIMA Friends and parishioners. who died May 16, 1987. AITKEN BURNS Masses and prayers are all ROSARY PROCESSION 7.30pm Peacefully at home on May In loving memory of our dear we can give, followed by HOLY MASS and 3, 2013, Agnes, aged 76 brother, brother-in-law and MEMORIAM years. Much loved sister, uncle, Michael, who died These you shall have as aunt and friend to many. long as we live. BENEDICTION OF THE December 18, 1997, and CAMPBELL, Janet Rose Sadly missed. whose birthday occurs on 1st Anniversary Loved and remembered BLESSED SACRAMENT Fortified by the Rites of the May 14. In loving memory of our very every day. Holy Catholic Church. R.I.P. You are forever in our dear and so much loved Sadly missed. thoughts and prayers. Janet; mother, nanny, sister From your loving family. HERMISTON May he rest in peace. and sadly missed wife of NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF Suddenly at Ninewells Hos- Jim. pital, Dundee, on Monday, LOURDES CARFIN With pride we speak your May 6, 2013, after a long ill- name, praying for you GROTTO SEASON: MAY -OCTOBER ness, bravely borne, Gor- always. don, beloved husband of Pat May you see the face of the (Tricia), much loved father of Living God; Mary, Mother of Monday-Friday Lesley and Andrew, beloved Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9.30am-8pm God, keep her always in son of Tom and the late your protection. Louise, brother to Zena, Saturday-Sunday May you rest, Janet, forever beloved grandfather and in the loving arms of Jesus Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9.30am-4pm uncle. Christ. Funeral at Our Lady of Good Jim, family and sisters. Monday-Friday Counsel, Broughty Ferry, Holy Mass 1pm Dundee, on Monday, May 13 at 11.30 am and thereafter CLARK Monday-Thursday LOFTUS 3rd Anniversary Dundee Crematorium 1.15 Remembering Sarah, a Sung Evening Prayer and Benediction 8pm Treasured memories of my pm. dearly loved mum, gran, beloved wife MARGARET great-gran and friend, born Fridays (née Mallaghan), died May LOGAN, Thomas May 9, 1915, died December Divine Mercy Devotions and Benediction 8pm 16, 2010. Peacefully on April 27, 2013, 30, 2006 and whose 98th You choose the one to at Wishaw General Hospital, birthday occurs this week. Sundays share your life, Thomas, surrounded by his Yesterday, today, tomorrow – Rosary and Benediction 3pm You think this is forever, family. thoughts of you. You share the love, the His wife Sally and family “Nae Sma Drink.” Tuesdays-Thursdays tears, the joy, wish to thank Fr Maguiness, Miss You. Confessions 1.45pm-2.15pm When you are both Fr Logue and Fr Kane for Love Patricia. CHISHOLM attendance at hospital. Also 6th Anniversary together. Fr King and Fr McGoldrick Remembering with love our But when God takes the for the beautiful concele- RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM beloved son, Alec, who died one you love, Catholic Charasmatic Renewal brated Mass and the kind on May 15, 2007. R.I.P. You try to reason why, Glasgow words throughout the service BRADLEY We cannot bring the old This answer I will never about Tommy’s life. Also to Please pray for the repose of days back know, his many friends for their the soul of our dear uncle, When we were all together Until the day I die. support. Fr. Clement C.P. who died The family chain is broken Loving husband Frank. Holy Mass will be offered for May 13, 1991. now We never fail to think of the intentions of all. May his soul rest in the But memories live forever. you, Mum and Dad, Arbroath and We never fail to care, Guest Speaker: Canon Willie Fraser peace of Christ. MORELAND, Brian brothers Paul and Martin. We only wish we could Peacefully at St Andrew’s come home, Hospice, Airdrie, on May 1, CHISHOLM And find you sitting there. 2013, Brian Moreland, aged In loving memory of Martin, We never thought of losing 68 years. Beloved husband who died on February 15, you, of Isobel and a much loved 1995, and his wife, Tessa, And maybe that was father of Brian, father-in-law who died on May 8, 2002. wrong, of Teresa and grandfather to Eternal rest grant unto them, You always seemed a part JUNE -LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINARS Jack, Grace and Josh. O Lord. of us, Fortified by rites of Holy Inserted by their loving family. That would go on and on. Church. Helen Marie, John, Venue for events: Place Your Intimation The family wish to thank Dis- Announcing, Patrick, Frances, Gerard, Cardinal Winning Pro Life Initiative Hall Remembering, trict Nurses and Carers of Thanking Margaret Anne and 104 Albert Road, Crosshill G42 8DR Births, Marriages, Coatbridge Health Centre, Deaths,Anniversaries Pauline. (Teas and coffees provided. Please bring a packed lunch for Saturdays) staff at St Andrew’s Hospice, Gentle Jesus up above, For further information contact Airdrie, and Marie Curie Please give gran all our Nurses for their care. R.I.P. love. Anne: 07436 114052 OR 07709 2018039 To place a Family Announcement Contact Patricia Cairney: 0141 241 6106 All the grandchildren xxx Friday May 10 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19

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FOX ELLEN KERR McMENEMY O’NEILL NOVENA TO ST CLARE 6th Anniversary Remembering Ellen on her 19th Anniversary In loving memory of our dear Say nine Hail Mary’s for nine Precious memories of a dear anniversary. Treasured memories of our father, grandfather and days with a lighted candle; husband, dad, grandad and Gone but not forgotten. mother, Mary, died May 13, great-grandfather, Hugh, publication promised. – Also great-grandad, Frank, who Inserted by husband Martin 1994. who died May 13,1990, and thanks to Our Lady of Lour- died on May 16, 2007. and all the family. If roses grow in heaven, our dear mother, grand- des, St Clare, St Pio, St Lonely is the home without Please pick a bunch for us, mother and great-grand- Martin and St Jude. Still you, McCABE Place them in our mum’s mother, Peggy McConnell, praying. - J.McL. Life to us is not the same, Precious memories of Joe, a arms, died March 18, 1993. All the world would be like beloved husband, father, And tell her they’re from us. St Anthony, pray for them. PRAYER TO THE heaven, grandfather and great- Sadly missed. Peggy, John, Anne, Clare, BLESSED VIRGIN If we could have you back grandfather, who died on From family and grandson Mark, Mark Jnr, Paul and O Most Beautiful Flower of KENNEDY May 12, 1999. Michael Paul. Martin. Mount Carmel, fruitful in the again, 8th Anniversary May the winds of heaven splendour of Heaven, Sadly today your memory In loving memory of our dear blow gently, McMENEMY O’SHEA Blessed Mother of the Son we treasure, mother, Mae, who died on And whisper for you to hear, 1st Anniversary of Eleanor 6th Anniversary of God, Immaculate Virgin, Loving you always May 16, 2005, and our dear That we still love and miss McMenemy, died May 9, In loving memory of our dear assist me in this my neces- forgetting you never. father, Josh, who died March you, 2012. A loving wife, mother, friend, Sean, died May 14, sity. O Star of the Sea, help From Ellen and all the 29, 1976. Always wishing that you gran and great-gran. 2007. R.I.P. me and show me herein You family. Eternal rest grant unto them, were here. Sadly missed by the whole Our thoughts and prayers go are my Mother. O Holy Merciful Jesus grant Frank O Lord. Loved and remembered family. with you forever and a day, Mary, Mother of God, Queen eternal rest. From your loving family. every day. Eternal rest grant unto her O And the treasured memories of Heaven and Earth, I St Pio, pray for him. Lord. you gave us will never go humbly beseech You from Amen. away. the bottom of my heart to LYNCH From all your loving family at Our Lady of Medjugorje, succour me in my necessity. Loving memories of our dear home and away. pray for him. There are none that can father, James, who died MacNEIL In loving memory of our St Francis of Assisi, pray for withstand Your power. O suddenly on May 4, 2003. uncle, Murdoch (Murchadh him. show me herein You are my We often sit and think of Beag), who died May 10, Inserted by Gordon, Anne mother. O Mary, conceived you, 2003, and our aunt, Kate and Theresa. without sin, pray for us who And think of how you died, Ann, who died May 10, have recourse to Thee To think you could not say 1998. SHERRY (three times). Holy Mary, I your goodbyes, Eternal rest grant unto them, 17th Anniversary place this cause in your Before you closed your O Lord, In loving memory of Joseph hands (three times). O thank eyes. Wales And let perpetual light shine Sullivan, beloved husband, you for your mercy to me Sad and sudden was his McAVOY, Precious memories of my upon them. father and grandfather, who and mine. Amen. Say for call, dad, Abie, who died May 10, May they rest in peace, died May 10, 1996. three days; publication Sacred Heart of Jesus have 2006. Amen. St Joseph, pray for him. promised. – G.H. mercy on him. You have just walked on McCORMICK Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Inserted by his loving wife Love from all the family. 11th Anniversary ahead of me, pray for them. and family. NOVENA TO ST CLARE In loving memory of a very I have to understand, St Anthony, pray for them. Say nine Hail Mary’s for nine dear husband, father and How we must release the Inserted by their family. WALKER days with a lighted candle; grandfather, Tommy, who ones we love, 7th Anniversary publication promised. – P.L. died May 12, 2002. And let go of their hand, MacNEIL In loving memory of a dear In our hearts you are always I carry on as best I can, In loving memory of a dear brother, brother-in-law and GRATEFUL thanks to Dear there, But I miss you oh so much, brother, brother-in-law, uncle uncle, Shonnie, who died Heart of Jesus, Our Lady of Loved and remembered in If I could only see you, and grand-uncle, Alasdair, May 12, 2006 and also Lourdes, Venerable Mar- every prayer. To once more feel your hugs. who died May 15, 2008. Mayac, who died February garet Sinclair for prayers Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray Yes, you’ve just walked on Our Lady, Star of the Sea, 13, 2011. R.I.P. answered. - C.C. for him. ahead of me, pray for him. Eternal rest grant unto them, Inserted by his loving wife I pray that I’ll be fine, Inserted by Ruaraidh, Annie O Lord, Mattie and family. But now and then oh how I and family. And let perpetual light shine DEAR HEART OF JESUS wish, Ours is just a simple prayer, upon them. Dear Heart of Jesus in the I felt your hand slip into MacINNES Keep Aldie in your care. Neil, Morag and family. past I have asked you for In loving memory of our dear mine. Chloe and James. many favours, this time I ask GALBRAITH parents, Mary, died May 11, 33rd Anniversary Loved and missed more WALKER you for this special one 1990, John, on December 7th Anniversary In memory of my dear than words can say. (mention favour), take it 31, 1959, our brothers, Don- In loving memory of a dear daughter and sister, Mary Inserted by daughter Patri- Dear Heart of Jesus, and ald, died January 9, 1980, brother, brother-in-law and place it within Your broken Teresa, died May 13, 1980; cia, grandson Paul and fam- Dougald, on April 12, 1995, uncle, Shonnie, who died heart where your Father also loved ones gone ily. Roderick, died December suddenly on May 12, 2006. sees it, then in his merciful before and after. R.I.P. (Till we meet again). 31, 2003, our niece, Janette, Always in our thoughts. eyes it will become Your Always sadly missed. died on May 9, 1985, and Loved and remembered favour, not mine. Amen. Say Inserted by the family, sister, Peggie, March 12, every day. for three days, publication Nask. 1991. May he rest in peace. promised. – D.G. Fois shiorruidh thoir dhaibh Duncan, Patricia and family. a Thighearna, HUGHES Agus solus nach dibir GRATEFUL thanks to St Pio 8th Anniversary dearrsadh orra, McSORLEY THANKSGIVING and St Clare for prayers In loving memory of our dear Remembering with love my Gun rob am fois an an sith. answered. Still praying. Pub- mother, Teresa, who died dear wife, Pearl, who died Our Lady of the Isles, pray lication promised. –L.B. on May 9, 2005, dear sister for them. May 23, 2008, and our dear GRATEFUL thanks to St of Ann, aunt of Margaret Inserted by the family. father, Jimmy, who died May Clare and St for and Michael and great-aunt 8, 1992. prayers answered. – I.M. O Sacred Heart of Jesus DEAR HEART OF JESUS of Anthony and Clare. McAVOY MacLEAN Dear Heart of Jesus in the have mercy on them. Thank you for the years we 7th Anniversary Thirteenth Anniversary GRATEFUL thanks to St past I have asked you for St Teresa pray for them. shared, Treasured memories of Treasured memories of Jude for prayers answered. many favours, this time I ask Inserted by their loving family. The love you gave, the way Abraham, dear dad, father- Catherine, a dearly loved – I.R. you for this special one you cared. in-law, grandfather and mother, grandmother and (mention favour), take it Deep in our hearts your great-grandfather who died great-grandmother, who died Dear Heart of Jesus, and memory is kept, on May 10, 2006. on May 11, 2000. place it within Your broken Too dearly loved to ever To live on in the hearts of Fois shiorruidh thoir dhi a heart where your Father forget. those you love is not to die. Thighearna, sees it, then in his merciful St Jude, pray for her. Rest in peace. 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Perthshire FK15 9HB Friday May 10 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH A HISTORY OF THE PAPACY 21 A bright light shines in Church’s darkest hour DR HARRY SCHNITKER looks at the Papacy of Pope Pius VII, who managed to rebuild the Church after some of the disastrous reigns of his predecessors A HISTORY OF THE PAPACY

UST before he died, Pope Pius Even in the Catholic world outside VI managed to ensure the sur- Europe, the old order was being chal- vival of the Papacy. From inside lenged. Venezuela was the first corner his prison, he instructed that the of the vast Spanish empire in the Amer- next conclave was to be held in icas where an attempt was made to the city where the largest number of overthrow colonial rule in 1806, which cardinals happened to be gathered. It would culminate in the Bolivarian over- Jwas a stroke of genius: the wily old throw of Spanish government within a Pope had managed to remove the con- decade or so. Here, too, Enlightenment trol over his succession from the almost ideas would significantly impact on the omnipotent French, because the major- Church. Further afield, the vast expan- ity of cardinals had taken refuge in sion of British power in Asia and south- Venice, then ruled by the Imperial Aus- ern Africa meant more Protestant trian Habsburgs. missionaries, although very soon the The policies of Joseph II had, by that Irish Church would provide many mis- time, been confined to memory. The sionaries to counter this. Habsburgs, like all European monarchs, Relations with France deteriorated, were engaged in a battle for their exis- and the Pope’s refusal to annul the mar- tence. The Emperor Francis II’s aunt, riage of Bonaparte’s brother, , Marie Antoinette, had been executed in would eventually lead to a French inva- Paris, and monarchies had been swept sion of Rome in 1808 and the captivity away across the European continent. of Pope Pius in France. Yet Pope Pius Anti-Catholic policies were rapidly for- was made of stern stuff: he seemed gotten, and old animosities buried. Even impervious to the harsh treatment he in arch-Protestant Britain there was a received and simply refused to bow to rapprochement between the Church and Napoleon’s wishes. In 1814, with defeat the establishment, which admired the looming, Bonaparte returned the Papal way that the Papacy stood up against the States to Pope Pius and set him free. French. So, paradoxically, whilst much For the first time since the mid-17th of the Church in Europe was being century Rome had a Pope who was ruined, there was, at the same time, truly free from foreign control. more goodwill towards the Papacy than there had been for a century-and-a-half. ope Pius’ reputation with the vic- It was, therefore, with Imperial sup- torious allies was huge, and at the port that the conclave to elect a succes- Congress of Vienna, where the sor to the unfortunate Pope Pius VI met. Pnew European order was created, his One would have thought that the cardi- representative, Consalvi, made a major nals had a sense of urgency, given the impact. Indeed, he managed to safe- depth of the crisis, but they still took guard the , and was con- their time. Not everyone was overjoyed sulted on every major decision. It was at the Habsburg patronage. They had a huge breakthrough for the Papacy for swept the French out of Italy once ever since the Conference of Westphalia Bonaparte had departed for Egypt, but in 1648 the powers had ignored her. many now feared they were about to The Pope was now seriously ill, annex most of Italy, including the bulk though, and made one major mistake. of the Papal States, to their Empire. He allowed reactionary forces in Rome Things in Rome were little better. to turn back the clock to before 1789. It There, the Bourbons from Naples, long- meant that from then on, the Papal standing opponents of the Papacy, were States were torn between those loyal to in control since the departure of the monarchy, and more liberal factions. French, and it looked as if they were This may have been the inevitable price planning to stay. The tiny group of Car- to pay for the concordats that the Holy dinals—only 34 assembled—was as See managed to conclude with almost divided as the rest of the Church. There all Catholic states, except Austria. were the zelanti, still wishing for a Outside Europe, Pope Pius was reform of the Church, the moderates instrumental in growing the Church. He who sought accommodation with the expanded the dioceses in the USA, prevailing mores, anti- and pro-Jesuits, ensured freedom from state interference and adherents of every monarch that had for the Irish Church, which provided not yet been toppled by the Revolution. the personnel for the Church in Aus- In one of those ironic twists of history, tralia and elsewhere in the British it was a French refugee cardinal, Jean- Empire, whilst he managed to steady Siffrein Maury, who came up with a man the Church in Latin America, where it everyone thought suitable. Giorgio Barn- was too closely associated with colonial aba Luigi Chiaramonti was a moderate, the name of Pius VII, to indicate conti- created his brother, Joseph, as the new tuous route to revival. rule. In Africa and Asia it would not be but with great personal integrity; a Bene- nuity, and immediately set out to restore King of Naples. The return of Bonaparte In return, Pope Pius (above) had to be until after Pope Pius’ death in 1823 that dictine and therefore a contemplative, the fortunes of the Church. Only a man was a game-changer for Pope Pius VII, present in France when Bonaparte order would be restored. In 1814, he re- but also a man who, as Bishop of Imola, with deep personal Faith, a Faith that at least in the short term. In 1801, he crowned himself Emperor in 1804. Two established the Jesuits, having already had shown great skill in mollifying the had been honed in monastic contem- signed a concordat with the French years later, the old Holy Roman recognised them locally in Russia, French invaders. What was more, as car- plation, could have entered the Papal Republic. This allowed him some room Empire, centred on Germany, which Britain and Ireland earlier. dinal he had represented the Papacy at office with as much zeal as did Pius to reform the French Church. It was in had been founded by Charlemagne in Much was achieved, but there was the ‘election’ of Francis II as Emperor, VII. He was widely liked and admired, schism over the acceptance of the 800AD and had been the symbolic sec- still much was left to be done. The and he was young: the Church needed except by the Emperor, who felt that the Republic, had numerous vacant dioce- ular counterpart to the spiritual power process of rebuilding had only just the stability of a long Pontificate. On election would cost him his North Ital- ses, and had seen swathes of priests and of the , was abolished. The old begun. There were almost no contem- March 14, 1800, he was elected Pope, ian conquests, who refused to welcome religious leaving their vocations. In order of Europe was vanishing like plative houses left, and in 1814 there the man who had the unenviable task of the new Holy Father. addition, many priests had married, or snow in spring. In Germany, the local were only some 500 Franciscans in all steering the Church through arguably Events, however, had overtaken Fran- were living openly with concubines. princes annexed the ancient lands of the the world. Dioceses had vanished, sem- the worst crisis in its existence. cis. Freshly back from his Egyptian Jansenism was still rife, and religious bishops and monasteries, regardless of inaries closed, parishes had been with- adventure, Bonaparte was back in Paris, practice in many regions almost van- their denominational background. The out priests for decades. f ever there was proof of Divine and as First Consul had assumed the ished. With the limited space available Low Countries had been absorbed into For all that, Pope Pius VII, the qui- guidance at conclaves it is in the reins of power. He immediately recon- to him through the concordat, Pius set France, and in Spain the Bourbon etly-determined monk, had managed to Ielection of Chiaramonti. He chose quered Italy from the Habsburgs and the French Church on its long and tor- dynasty was overthrown by the French. rescue the Church from its darkest hour. 22 CELEBRATING LIFE THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 10 2013 Order of Malta gather at Westminster Cathedral for 900th year Celebrating Life By Dan McGinty Do you have a special HUNDREDS of members of occasion from your parish the Order of Malta from across the UK gathered at or a celebration at your London’s Westminster school that you wish to Cathedral as the Order cele- share with the SCO? If so, brated its 900th anniversary. The British members were e-mail Dan McGinty: joined by representatives of the [email protected] order’s senior government in Rome and the presidents of the national associations of the orders from Ireland, France, Germany and Lebanon, asArchbishop Vin- cent Nichols, leader of the EWTN PROGRAMMES Catholic Church in England and Wales celebrated solemn Mass in SUNDAY 12 MAY 1PM commemoration of the release of 8.30AM LIVE DAILY MASS the Papal Bull of Pope Paschal II, which recognised them as an sion of the Order of Malta whose Malta, Richard Fitzalan Members of the Order of Malta, who LIVE CANONISATION MASS 9PM independent religious order. works over an unparalleled 900 Howard, thanked the archbishop celebrated their 900th anniversary at Westminster Cathedral 1PM THE FAITHFUL TRAVELLER The Bull, which was issued in years continue around the world for his words of welcome and LIVE SUNDAY MASS THU 16 MAY February 1113 to knights work- today, with projects in 120 coun- encouragement and pledged that Following the celebration of ing in the hospital of St John in tries, which includes hospitals, the Order in the UK would con- Mass, the members of the Order 2.30PM 1PM Jerusalem, identified their mis- hospices, dispensaries and clin- tinue to build on its projects to of Malta and their supporters CATHOLICISM LIVE DAILY MASS sion to care for the poor and sick ics, as well as programmes to aid help those most in need. These concluded their commemoration 8PM 9PM and is still preserved in the refugees, street children, addicts, include homes for the elderly, of the order’s foundation nine National Library of Malta. the disabled and the elderly. pilgrimages, a Dial-a-Journey centuries ago. FATIMA, OUR HOPE THE FAITHFUL TRAVELLER In his homily, Archbishop The president of the British project in Scotland, and soup 10PM FRI 17 MAY Nichols paid tribute to the mis- Association of the Order of kitchens in various cities. I [email protected] VATICANO 1PM 11PM LIVEDAILY MASS LIVE BENEDICTION 7PM SPOTLIGHT ON... MON 13 MAY FORGOTTEN HERITAGE: 1PM EUROPE AND HER SAINTS LIVE DAILY MASS 8PM 8.30PM THE WORLD OVER LIVE NEW SERIES DOOR OF FAITH 9PM 9PM THE FAITHFUL TRAVELLER THE FAITHFUL TRAVELLER SAT 18 MAY TUE 14 MAY 1PM 1PM LIVE DAILY MASS LIVE DAILY MASS 5PM 8PM LIVE SOLEMN VIGIL MASS OF THE JOURNEY HOME, PENTECOST FROM ROME 9PM 7PM THE FAITHFUL TRAVELLER ELDEST DAUGHTER OF THE WED 15 MAY CHURCH Pictured are children from St Thomas Church in Arbroath, who gathered together on the St Thomas altar after receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation 9.30AM 9PM PIC: EDDIE MAHONEY LIVE PAPAL AUDIENCE EWTN THEOLOGY ROUNDTABLE LAY READERS’ GUIDE by Fr John Breslin

SUNDAY MAY 12 Easter 7C. Acts 7:55-60. Response: The Lord is King, most high above all the earth. Apocalypse 22:12-14. 16-17. 20. John 17:20-26. MONDAY Acts19:1-8. Response: Kingdoms of the earth, sing to God. John 16:29-33. TUESDAY Feast of St Matthias. Acts 1:15-17. 20-26. Response: The Lord sets Him in the company of the princes of His people. John 15:9-17. WEDNESDAY Acts 20:28-38. Response: Kingdoms of the earth, sing to God. John 17:11-19. Papal Blessings and platinum bonds mark Hamilton couple’s 70th THURSDAY FAMILY and friends of War, when Mary was based in “We have been very happy Family and friends with Jimmy and Rugby, England, and Jimmy was since our wedding,” Mrs Jordan Mary Jordan, celebrating their Acts 22:20; 23:6-11. Response: Preserve me, Hamilton couple Jimmy and platinum jubilee (above, left). The Lord, I take refuge in you. John 17:20-26. Mary Jordan came together serving in the Royal Air Force. told the SCO, adding that they couple were delighted to receive earlier this year to celebrate They managed to return to still attend Mass every week at their third Papal Blessing (above, FRIDAY the platinum jubilee of the Hamilton for a weekend and the parish. right) Acts 25:13-21. Response: The Lord has set His couple’s wedding. were married during Saturday In addition to attending Mass sway in Heaven. John 21:15-19. Mr and Mrs Jordan, parish- morning Mass at St Cuthbert’s. at St Cuthbert’s, the Jordans The couple were also ioners of St Cuthbert’s Church, The Jordans promptly returned enjoyed a celebration with their delighted to receive their third Burnbank, were married on down south, where they were family, including their daugh- Papal Blessing, which proudly SATURDAY February 20, 1943. based until the following July. ter, Ann, and their two sons, stands alongside the two they Acts 28:16-20. 30-31. Response: The upright shall The couple’s marriage took They then returned to Hamilton, Brian and Jim to mark their received for their 50th and 60th see your face, O Lord. John 21:20-25. place during the Second World where they have remained since. special anniversary. wedding anniversaries. Friday May 10 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH CELEBRATING LIFE 23 Pro-life campaigners in Banff take to the streets

PRO-LIFE campaigners in embryos destroyed during or Banff took to the streets to give after in-vitro fertilisation, the silent witness to the unborn figure of eight million abortions babies killed in the 45 years spurred campaigners across the since the introduction of the country, including those in Abortion Act in 1967 as the Banff, to redouble their efforts to eight millionth abortion in the raise awareness of the pro-life UK took place. message and to offer support to Supporters of the Society for women considering abortion or the Protection of Unborn Chil- hurt by the consequences of hav- dren (SPUC) in Banff joined ing had an abortion. pro-life campaigners in 50 Supporters of SPUC in Banff towns and cities throughout the drew heart from the small reduc- UK as they formed pro-life tion in abortions announced in chains, (right) standing at inter- government press releases, vals holding placards bringing down in Scotland from 13,902 in home the reality of abortion. 2008 to 12,471 in 2011. But with Coming into effect on April so many abortions taking place 27, 1967, the Abortion Act had and a huge increase in the num- enabled the abortion of 7.9m ber of Morning After Pills dis- babies up to the end of 2012, and pensed, rising from 40,000 in the eight millionth abortion is 2007-08 to more than 120,000 in estimated to have taken place 2010-11, they are prepared for this month. many more years of campaign- Not including the number of ing on the issue.

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The parish of St Bride’s in Pitlochry celebrated as local children received the sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion (above left). Instructed by Barbara Rombaut, the children, Alexander Stuart Fothringham, Mairi Edwards, Eilidh Edwards, Nikodem Czarnik, Megan McMenemie, and Archie Mansell, were welcomed to the Church by Fr Tobias Okoro, parish priest and Minister of the Sacraments, as they took the next steps in their Catholic Faith. Meanwhile in Carfin, pupils from Our Lady and St Francis Primary School were joined by Bishop Joseph Devine of Motherwell as they received the Sacrament of Confirmation (above right). Bishop Devine celebrated the Confirmation Mass and administered the Sacrament in St ’s, before he congratulated the children as they posed together for photographs on the altar after the Mass Trio of priests celebrate four decades of dedicated service to the Church PARISHIONERS of St Paul’s and St Mary’s, Glenrothes celebrated with the family and friends of parish priest Fr Gerard Hand as he was joined by two of his brother priests to mark the 40th anniversary of their ordination. With Fr Hand were Fr Aidan Cannon, now retired, and Fr Tony Duffy, parish priest of St Cuthbert’s and of Our Lady, Mother of the Church, in Currie, all of whom studied together for the priesthood in the same year. The fourth member of their year, Fr John Smith, was unable to attend. Ordained for Guyana in 1973, Fr Smith is now chap- lain to a community of Ameri- can sisters based in Arizona, but remained in the thoughts and prayers of those marking the occasion in Glenrothes. Celebrating Life Do you have a special occasion from your parish or a celebration at your school that you wish to share with the SCO? If so, e-mail Dan McGinty: [email protected] 24 VOCATIONS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday May 10 2013 Be brave and ask Jesus what He wants With the first Jesuit Pope continually emphasising the nuance of God’s call, THE JESUIT ORDER IN THE UK takes a look at how we find the Voice of the Lord, and examines a retreat for young people, in the beautiful surroundings of Skelmorlie

E think route to a night of celebrations and on the Gospel account of the we are to mark National Student Day in call of Matthew the tax-collec- looking Argentina. He made a detour to tor. Inspired by St ’s hom- for God, go to confession in his parish ily on Matthew’s encounter with but He is church and it was to affect the Jesus, he took as his episcopal looking for us first.” rest of his life. motto miserando atque eli- Those words, spoken by Jorge It was in that experience that gendo—‘looking at him with ‘MarioW Bergoglio SJ, sum- the teenager heard God’s call. pity and choosing him’—a marised his own call to the He abandoned the evening’s cel- phrase that he continues to use priesthood, to the Society of ebrations and headed back on his Papal coat of arms. Jesus and—just two months home, convinced that he needed ago—to the Papacy. He would to be a priest. Many years later, ince his election as Pope trace it back to the Feast of St when he was appointed a Francis, the Argentinian Matthew, September 21, 1953, bishop, he reflected back on that Jesuit has constantly when, at the age of 17, he was en spring evening in Buenos Aires Sreturned to that theme in his addresses to crowds in St Peter’s Square. “Have you sometimes heard the voice of the Lord which through a desire, a certain restlessness, invites you to fol- low Him more closely?”he asked young people at one of the public audiences. One of the central experiences of the Spiri- tual Exercises of St Ignatius of Loyola is the discovery that although one is a sinner, God forgives and loves and calls a person—as with St Matthew—to follow Him. So that openness to ions of Jesus (fcJ) at the end of the heart of their lives. tion and prayer that will deepen hear ‘the Voice of the Lord’ is this month, said. It is being held Pope Francis has been keen to their sense of what they do truly something that Francis will have at the tranquil and beautiful set- reiterate the centrality of Christ desire,” Fr Power said. “We encountered throughout his life ting of the Notre Dame Apostolic in the Church’s message, hope it will help them also to and ministry as a Jesuit. Centre (pictured above), which deflecting the attention away take to heart these words of “The great gift of the spiritual- overlooks the Clyde and the Isle from himself. “Christ is the cen- Pope Francis: ‘Ask Jesus what ity of St Ignatius is to help us to of Arran. Fr Power said it will tre,” he told thousands of media he wants from you and be brave! notice the voice of the Lord in provide an opportunity for input, professionals shortly after his Be brave; ask Him!’” our desires,” Fr Matthew Power reflection and discussion with election, “not the Successor of SJ, who will be leading a week- others in their 20s and 30s and Peter.” It is appropriate then that I The weekend retrea—Christ end retreat for young adults in will centre on prayer and dis- at Skelmorlie—where the tran- at the Centre—will take place Skelmorlie with Sister Lynne cernment in Ignatian spirituality, quillity of the coastal retreat from Friday, May 31 to Sunday, Baron of the Faithful Compan- with a focus on placing Christ at house will provide retreatants a June 2, 2013, at the Notre peaceful location in which to Dame Apostolic Centre in Skel- discern their vocations—the morlie. 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