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No 5508 YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLICwww.sconews.co.uk NEWSPAPER SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH Friday March 8 2013 | £1 From Pope to pilgrim SHARED PAIN I Cardinals flock to conclave as Benedict XVI becomes first Pope to retire in almost 600 years By Ian Dunn

POPE Emeritus Benedict XVI said he was becoming a ‘simple pilgrim,’ starting ‘the last stage of his pil- grimage on this earth’ as he retired from the Papacy. Since His Holiness left office last Thursday at 7pm GMT, the world’s car- dinals have been flocking to the Vatican ARCHBISHOP and holding pre-conclave meetings as Tartaglia celebrates they prepare to elect his successor. Mass in St Mary’s Meanwhile, the 85-year-old Pope emer- itus, the first Pontiff to retire in close to Cathedral as Apostolic 600 years, has begun his retirement at administrator the Papal villa at Castel Gandolfo, a life, as he has said, ‘hidden from the world.’ Page 5 Final moments Benedict XVI arrived at the Papal sum- mer residence south of Rome, in a heli- copter, two hours before the end of his Pontificate. The helicopter flew in clear blue skies over St Peter’s as its bells pealed and cars in the afternoon traffic honked their horns. In his final public address as Pope, and perhaps ever,he told townspeople, pilgrims and visitors from the villa balcony that he was very happy to be there, ‘surrounded by the beauty of creation and by your friendship, which does me such good.’ “You know that for me, today is differ- ent than the days that have gone before,” he told them before he gave a final bless- SCIAF NEEDS YOUR HELP ing. “You know that I am no longer Supreme Pontiff of the Catholic Church, I am a simple pilgrim who begins the last stage of his pilgrimage on this earth. But with all my heart, with all my love, with my prayers, with my reflection, with all my interior strength, I still want to work for the common good and the good of the Church and humanity.” Unconditional support Just prior to leaving the Vatican, the Pope emeritus told 144 cardinals, including many of the 115 under the age of 80 who are eligible and expected to vote in the upcoming conclave, that he pledged his ‘unconditional reverence and obedience’ on the path of the Church, together with Benedict received individual greetings 7am the next day as normal, read his bre- to the next Pope. moments in which the occasional cloud from the assembled cardinals and from viary, had breakfast and then began read- “I will continue to be close to you in thickened in the sky.’ officials of the Roman Curia. Most ing more of the messages he had received NEW DIRECTOR prayer, especially in the next days, that He invoked God’s help in building kissed the Pope’s ring, with some also in the last days of his Pontificate. He then you may be fully docile to the action of unity, ‘so that the College of Cardinals genuflecting before they exchanged a strolled through the villa gardens, praying says role answered her the Holy Spirit in the election of the new might be like an orchestra, where diver- few words with the Pope; a few were his Rosary, in the afternoon. prayers, and now she Pope,” he told the gathering in the Vati- sities, expressive of the universal Church, brought up in wheelchairs. can’s Apostolic Palace. “May the Lord always run together to a superior and har- I More on conclave, see pages 8-9 wants to answer yours Unburdened I Fr Giles Conacher from Pluscarden show you what is wanted of you.Among monious concord.’ He also recalled the Pages 12-13 you, among the College of Cardinals, previous day’s general audience in St That night, having laid down his Abbey reports on Benedict XVI’s final there is also the future Pope, to whom Peter’s Square, attended by an estimated burden, Archbishop Georg Gänswein, general audience, see page 11 today I promise my unconditional rever- 150,000 people, saying that the gathering the retired Pope’s secretary said that I The conclave of cardinals had not ence and obedience.” demonstrated that the ‘Church is a living Benedict XVI (above) seemed ‘relaxed’ begun as the SCO went to press Looking back on his almost eight- body, animated by the Holy Spirit, and and slept well. this week year Pontificate, Benedict XVI recalled truly lives by the strength of God.’ Archbishop Gänswein said Pope I Masses of Thanksgiving, see page 2 ‘very beautiful moments of radiant light Following the brief ceremony, Pope Emeritus Benedict celebrated Mass at I [email protected]

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Masses in Scottish dioceses pay tribute to Pope Benedict XVI By Martin Dunlop

TRIBUTES were paid throughout Scotland last week, as Pope Benedict XVI became the first Pope to resign from his post as Vicar of Christ in 600 years. At the same time as Pope Benedict officially stepped down from his role, Bishop Joseph Devine told a packed church congregation at Motherwell’s Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral last Thursday evening, that the motive for Pope Benedict’s resignation is ‘very reasonable.’ “To use his own words, ‘it is my incapacity to fulfill adequately the ministry entrusted to me,’” Bishop Devine said. “His very reasonable outlook on everything was exactly the impression he left after his visit to these islands some two and a half years ago. Those who had serious misgivings about his visit here completely misjudged the public reaction. “In Westminster Hall, he argued for ‘the legitimate role for religion in the public square.’ His audience of MPs and members of the House of Lords listened and applauded, as did the nation beyond. This was nothing like the mythical Rottweiler that his enemies had said he would be.” The bishop said that he believes Pope Benedict was elected in 2005 to ‘consolidate the 27-year Pontificate of Blessed John Paul II.’ “In doing so, he has proved himself to be humane, not ruthless,” he said. “It would be foolish to predict who the new Pope will be. But both he and his gentle predecessor, now living out his last days, deserve the prayers of all people of good will.” The following evening, at a Mass at Glasgow’s St Andrew’s Cathedral, Archbishop Philip Tartaglia described Pope Benedict step- ping down from the Seat of Peter as ‘an unprecedented act of self- The archbishop added that, along with Pope Benedict’s predeces- Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral in Motherwell was packed (top left) with abasement for the good of the Church.’ sor, Blessed John Paul II, we have been ‘brought to the threshold of parishioners who had come to join in the Mass celebrations marking the Archbishop Tartaglia noted that he was Pope Benedict’s first Epis- a new phase of the history of the Church.’ Pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI. After the Mass, high school students from throughout the diocese helped Bishop Joseph Devine take down the Holy copal appointment in Scotland. “This is perhaps heralded and implied by his decision to step down Father’s coat of arms (top right). At St Andrew’s Cathedral in Glasgow, “In 2005, he appointed me as Bishop of Paisley and then, seven from the Papacy rather than die as Pope,” he said. “This is some- Archbishop Philip Tartaglia also celebrated a Mass in honour of the now years later, he appointed me as Archbishop of Glasgow,” he said. “In thing quite radical and new, but even if it is a bit difficult for us to departed Pope (above) the past few days, in the saddest of circumstances, he asked me to get our heads round, it is also a development which is recognised to TOP PICS: TOM EADIE; ABOVE PIC: PAUL McSHERRY oversee the governance of St Andrews and Edinburgh Archdiocese be in continuity with the Church’s self-understanding.” as Apostolic administrator until a new archbishop is appointed. So I Clergy of St Andrews and Edinburgh Archdiocese paid tribute to am conscious that Benedict has shown a lot of faith in me, and I hope the Petrine Ministry of Benedict XVI at a Mass at Edinburgh’s St ent to see the Pope, bear this out, and this was clearly demonstrated I can repay his trust.” Mary’s Cathedral on the weekend prior to his departure. yesterday in the great crowd that attended his final audience.” Bishop Joseph Toal of Argyll and the Isles also led a Mass of While Bishop Toal was celebrating Mass at St Columba’s, Bishop Thanksgiving last Thursday at St Columba’s Cathedral, Oban, Emeritus John Mone of Paisley was also marking the almost eight- informing the congregation that Pope Benedict’s words always had year Papacy of Pope Benedict with diocesan clergy and parishioners their source in the Word of God. at a Mass at Paisley’s St Mirin’s Cathedral. “I found it was always fruitful to read over his words as you ended As the SCO went to press, parishioners and clergy of Galloway MedjugorjeJune 19th & September 2013 11th up carrying something with you which touched your own soul or pro- Diocese were set to join Bishop John Cunningham for a Mass of voked you to think of how to assess or understand something of the Thanksgiving, and to pray for the election of a new Pope, yesterday £544 excluding insurance world we live in and the people we share it with,” Bishop Toal said. evening at Ayr’s St Margaret’s Cathedral. Departing from Edinburgh “He is indeed a very clever man, whose intellectual capacity and Cardinal Emeritus Keith O’Brien had asked parishes to celebrate breadth of learning are exceptional, but he was a good teacher as he got a Mass of Thanksgiving for the Holy Father. Among those who did contact his message across both by the quality of his words and his apparently so were Holy Family Church, Dunblane and St Peter and St Paul’s Roger Foster humble and quiet manner. The observation about good numbers of Church, Dundee. people attending his audiences and appearances in St Peter’s Square 01475 793 987 because they liked listening to what he said, rather than just being pres- I [email protected]

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Regulator upholds ruling against ‘Credibility, moral authority undermined’ Scottish Catholic adoption society Archbishop Tartaglia calls for renewal of Faith after cardinal admits failings THE Office of the Scottish Even though the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) Government had called for St By Ian Dunn has upheld a ruling that Margaret’s to be allowed to threatens to strip St Mar- continue operating according to ARCHBISHOP Philip Tartaglia has said the garet’s Children and Family Church teaching, the regulator Scottish Church’s ‘credibility and moral Care Society in Glasgow of did not change its view. authority have been undermined’ in the wake charitable status because the “The OSCR found that the of Cardinal Keith O’Brien’s resignation, but Catholic adoption agency charity does not provide public the Glasgow Archbishop vowed that the will not place children with benefit because the way it pro- Church here would not ‘throw in the towel.’ homosexual couples. vides benefit involves unlawful The unexpected early acceptance of Car- The OSCR ruled in January discrimination, which causes dinal O’Brien’s resignation on Monday this year that St Margaret’s detriment to the public and to February 25, ahead of his 75th birthday, fol- failed the charity test because it particular groups of people, the lowed accusations of inappropriate behav- breached the Equality Act 2010, effect of which outweighs the iour by three priests and an ex-priest being which the agency appealed. On other, positive effects of the made public. On Sunday, the cardinal issued Tuesday, the OSCR upheld its charity’s work,” the regulator’s a statement saying ‘initially, their anony- original view that St Margaret’s report says. “The OSCR there- mous and non-specific nature’ led him to failed the charity test because it fore found that the charity fails contest the allegations. discriminated unlawfully on the charity test and confirmed “However, I wish to take this opportunity grounds of religion or belief and the decision to direct the char- to admit that there have been times that my sexual orientation. ity to meet the charity test.” sexual conduct has fallen below the stan- A spokesman for St Margaret’s St Margaret’s has been told to dards expected of me as a priest, archbishop said: “We are disappointed at amend its guidance and proce- and cardinal,” he went on. “To those I have the decision. We will consult dures byApril 22 or face removal offended, I apologise and ask forgiveness. our lawyers before considering from the Scottish charity register. To the Catholic Church and people of Scot- what course of action to pursue. The charity has the right to land, I also apologise.” In the meantime, St Margaret’s appeal the decision to the Scot- The cardinal also said he will now spend remains open for business.” tish Charity Appeals Panel. the rest of his life in retirement and he would play no further part of the public life of the Church in Scotland. Cardinal Emeritus Murphy-O’Connor An ongoing Vatican instigation into the complaints will report in due course with a Cardinal O’Brien’s (above) final statement before recalls the duty and honour of conclave Scottish Church spokesman saying ‘we leaving the public life of the Church: “I thank Pope Benedict XVI for his kindness and courtesy expect that they will be investigated and a to me, on my own behalf, and on behalf of the CARDINAL Emeritus Cormac before the door closes with a conclusion drawn.’ people of Scotland, I wish him a long and happy Murphy O’Connor has said the thud,” he said. “I remember look- Archbishop Tartaglia, president of the retirement. I also ask God’s blessing on my experience of voting in a Papal ing around at all of the other 114 Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, said at a brother cardinals, who will soon gather in Rome conclave is ‘very strange.’ cardinals and thinking: ‘One of us Lenten station Mass, in St Andrew’s Cathe- to elect his successor.” (Right) Archbishop Philip The Archbishop Emeritus of will be going out with a white cas- dral on Monday, that it was a ‘sad episode’ Tartaglia of Glasgow Westminster voted in the con- sock on.’ and ‘a sad moment for the Church in PICS: PAUL McSHERRY clave that elected Benedict XVI He explained that ‘three cardi- our country.’ as Pope in 2005 but, as he turned nals are elected to be scrutineers “The events around Cardinal O’Brien, his Archbishop Tartaglia said the ‘Church’s 80 last August, he will not be vot- and one by one we’d go up with resignation, his statement, have left us all mission in our country has been under- ing for Benedict XVI’s successor. our voting slip and place it in a very sad, both for him, for everyone mined’ and it would take a ‘long time to He recalled the 2005 conclave as golden urn.’ involved and for the Church,” he said. “We recover’but Scottish Catholics should not be a ‘momentous’experience. “And that’s a solemn moment, need to pray for our sister archdiocese, our ‘defeatist.’ “When you go into the con- as above you is Michelangelo’s brothers and sisters in Christ and in the “The answer to this sad episode is not to clave it is very strange: you are cut Last Judgement,” he said. “It’svery Catholic Church.” throw in the towel,” he said. “We need, off, you can’t bring a telephone moving and something I’ll always The archbishop, who the Vatican has rather, to renew our faithfulness to Jesus and you are guarded,” he said. remember. The votes are read out placed in charge of St Andrews and Edin- Christ and to go about our business humbly “During those days you have by the scrutineers after they have burgh Archdiocese until a new archbishop is but trustingly and joyfully. Remember that secret meetings with other cardi- examined them.When the majority appointed there, said that the Church could we are not alone as a Church. We are in nals to discuss names of possible was reached, after 77 or 78 votes, not ignore the accusations of hypocrisy that communion with the See of Peter and with “We will endure it with prayer and Popes—what challenges there are there was sort of a gasp all around, the affair had generated. the whole Catholic Church. We are in com- patience and hope,” he said. ”We will be for the Church and who might be and then everyone clapped. Cardi- “Many reproaches have been aimed at the munion with the Church throughout history. able to put it in perspective as time goes on. most suitable to face them.” nal Ratzinger had his head down. I Church and at individuals over this matter,” We are in communion with the saints in We will not forget for a long time, but we He said ‘the most momentous think he must have said a prayer.” he said. ”The most stinging charge which heaven. Through that communion, we will will heal and we will carry on. We will draw bit was processing into the Sistine has been levelled against us in this matter is draw strength from Jesus Christ in whom what conclusions and lessons we can from Chapel, which is quite dramatic I Vatican news, pages 8-9 hypocrisy, and for obvious reasons. I think we trust.” it and, if anything, we will learn to trust even with all the cardinals dressed in I Fr Giles Conacher from there is little doubt that the credibility and Archbishop Tartaglia assured the congre- more fully in Jesus Christ who is alone the scarlet.’ Pluscarden Abbey reports from moral authority of the Catholic Church in gation at the cathedral and the wider Scot- Lord of the Church.” “Someone says extra omnes— final general audience of Pope Scotland has been dealt a serious blow, and tish Church that ‘this sad time for the which means ‘everyone out’— Emeritus before he stepped we will need to come to terms with that.” Catholic Church in Scotland will also pass.’ I [email protected] leaving just the cardinal-electors down, page 11

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DISCUSSION 10: What are you hoping for in the next Pope?

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Pray for the new Pope before, during and after his election

HROUGHOUT history shows us that it is not the history of the enough for the Pope to be Catholic Church, holy. In order to truly suc- you will find just ceed, he must also possess about every type the human skills and charac- of Pope you can imagine. teristics necessary to resolve Except one: the perfect contemporary issues. For TPope. No one has ever been example, the continuing worthy to be Pope, and chaos in parts of the Vatican nothing will change this curia will require a particu- time round. But even if larly strong organiser if it is there will never be a perfect to be overcome. Pope, that does not in any The lack of proper way mean that we should Catechesis in recent decades not hope and pray for the suggests a need for clear best Pope possible. And and concise teaching of the what makes a good Pope? fundamental Christian The best starting point is a doctrines, as well as of more holy man who loves the FIRSTLY holiness is the most ses, so the new Pope will need to continue to clearly lead the way complex modern issues. Lord, who is truly humble The call to holiness is not a important thing, we need a in these regards. He will also need to be ‘as wise as a serpent and and filled with the Holy Spirit. rejection of the call to a bet- saintly Pope who can be a wit- as innocent as a dove’ to see us through storms both external and Recent events in Scotland ter rational understanding of ness to the world. Part of that internal to the Church. with the revelations about our Faith. Indeed, quite the holiness is, of course, orthodoxy. Cardinal Keith O’Brien’s opposite. A continuity of Pope Benedict I AGREE. Especially what Gerald conduct have re-emphasised So what should we hope XVI’s proper interpretation of said about Liturgy. The Ordinary the need for a Pope who for in the next Pope? A hum- the Second Vatican Council and Form of the Liturgy has been so strives with all his strength ble man filled with the Holy ADAM COATES the Liturgical reforms that have enriched by Pope Benedict’s to live out what he preaches Spirit; a beacon to the Light taken place under him is also example, especially in his encour- as a living witness to the of Christ proclaiming the essential. Lastly, someone who can engage, as Pope Benedict agement of Ad orientem worship. Gospel. Of course, like the saving truth of the Gospel; a XVI has done so very well, with the secular world. He has shown us the correct way rest of us, he will be a sin- great witness boldly living ner, but we can hope for a out the Faith he teaches. All to implement the Second Vatical man who recognises his sin- of this and more we can I AGREE with Adam. I hope that JAMIE MacGOWAN Council, Traditional Catholic Doc- fulness and is committed to hope and pray for, but we the next Pope will be a trine, the Ordinary Form of the the conversion of heart nec- must be careful not to expect living saint and be able to inspire Roman Rite, the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline essary to true repentance too much. The next Pope people in the Church and wider of the Sacraments together with bravely handling Liturgical Abuses and communion with God. will share the human frailties society to grow in faith and with the document Redemptoris Sacramentum. And of course, his The good witness of a of our fallen nature, frailties appreciate the Liturgy more. I opening up of the Tridentine Liturgy to Catholics, especially to those Pope is not absolutely nec- that will be subject to thought that Pope Benedict was a young Catholics like myself who are attracted to orthodoxy and tra- essary—as the bad popes of unimaginable physical, men- great Pope and he will missed ditionalism. I am so happy that Pope Benedict XVI has done such history demonstrate—but at tal and spiritual pressures. FRASER DAVIDSON now that he has resigned. great work for us. He needs to be orthodox, strong, faithful, yet a time when there is a cul- We cannot base our Faith on humble. I pray that the Holy Spirit has chosen such a candidate. tural and social predisposi- the expectation of a perfect tion to unbelief, any excuse Pope. Rather, we must pray DITTO to everything Adam and for rejecting the Faith will now and always that he will Fraser said. Blessed Pope John I HOPE the new Pope follows in be pounced upon. A Pope have the strength and Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI the footsteps of his two exem- who shines to the world as a courage, and the openness to have both shown us the way to plary immediate predecessors. beacon reflecting the Light God that will enable him to properly implement the Second- Like Peter walking out to Jesus of Christ can only help fulfil his ministry as best as Vatican Council, in harmony on the waters he has to keep wavering souls to remain possible. Our prayers are of with all the previous councils. himself focused on Christ and faithful or to look afresh at course needed during the Also, Pope Benedict XVI has set the Faith of the Church and not the teachings of the Gospel. election of a new Pope, but GERALD BONNER a wonderful example of how the be consumed or distracted by the There are also many prac- they are needed no less dur- Ordinary Form of the Liturgy PETER VASQUEZ choppy waters of secularism. tical challenges the Church ing the course of his Pontifi- should be celebrated. However, on both these fronts more time is currently faces and will face cate. So, whoever he may in the coming years. In the be, let us keep him always in needed for all this to fully take root in many parishes and dioce- I Have your say at http://www.facebook.com/scostronginfaith likes of St Peter Celestine, our prayers.

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Craig Lodge welcomes guest Archbishop shares Faithful’s pain professor to Holy Week retreat THE Craig Lodge House of The Apostolic administrator of St Andrews and Edinburgh celebrates Mass in Edinburgh Prayer community in Dal- mally is looking forward to By Martin Dunlop welcoming a distinguished Harvard Business School ARCHBISHOP Philip Tartaglia of professor to lead a Preparing Glasgow assured parishioners of St for Holy Week retreat. Andrews and Edinburgh Archdiocese Roy Schoeman (right), of his prayers last week, as they come author of Salvation is from the to terms with the resignation of Cardi- Jews—From Judaism to nal Emeritus Keith O’Brien, which was Catholicism, will visit the com- accepted by the Vatican. munity and lead the retreat Archbishop Tartaglia of Glasgow was from Friday March 22 to Sun- appointed apostolic administrator of St day March 24, Palm Sunday. Andrews and Edinburgh Archdiocese last Ruth Black of the Craig Wednesday, one of Pope Emeritus Bene- Lodge community explained dict XVI’s final official acts as Holy that Mr Schoeman was brought Father before his retirement last Thursday. up as an observant Jew but lost The resignation of Cardinal O’Brien, his faith later in life. which had been tendered last year, came However, God intervened amidst allegations of inappropriate behav- dramatically in his life and, as iour made by three priests and a former Ms Black stated, Mr Schoeman priest in the 1980s. has a ‘fascinating conversion Archbishop Philip Tartaglia in his role as oversee and govern this archdiocese. story,’ which led to him becom- Week,” she said. Sad events, reports Apostolic administrator, speaks to Catholics ing a Catholic. The retreat, which begins at St Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh as the Unity Introducing himself to parishioners of St Auxiliary Bishop Stephen Robson of St “We are delighted to be wel- with the celebration of Mass Andrews and Edinburgh at a Mass at St Andrews and Edinburgh looks on Bishop Emeritus Ian Murray of Argyll and coming Roy to Craig Lodge to on Friday evening, is open to Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh, last Thurs- PIC: PAUL McSHERRY the Isles, Mgr Michael Regan, St Mary’s lead our Preparing for Holy people of all ages who are day, Archbishop Tartaglia spoke of the Cathedral administrator, and priests from Week Retreat,” Ms Black said. interested in joining together ‘painful and distressing times’ affecting that Auxiliary Bishop Stephen Robson the College of Consultors joined Arch- “He has spoken at many con- in prayer in anticipation of the Catholic Church. He said that church- would run the day-to-day governance of St bishop Tartaglia and Bishop Robson in ferences in the US and around Holy Week. goers are bearing the impact of sad events Andrews and Edinburgh Archdiocese as celebrating last Thursday’s Mass. the world but is not too well For those unable to attend and a number of disturbing media reports. the Church awaits the appointment of a During these difficult times, the arch- known in the UK yet.” the retreat, Mr Schoeman will “These are painful and distressing times new archbishop. bishop urged the Faithful to ‘focus your Ms Black added that, in addi- be performing a talk at Turnbull for this venerable archdiocese,” Arch- “I do not know how long it will be before gaze on Jesus Christ, who is alone our tion to sharing the story of his Hall, Glasgow University’s bishop Tartaglia said. “You have lost your a new archbishop is appointed, but I hope Saviour and our Good Shepherd.’ conversion, Mr Schoeman will Catholic Chaplaincy, on Cardinal Archbishop in the most difficult and pray along with you that it will not be “I think I can say with confidence that, speak to those gathered about Wednesday March 20 at 7pm. of circumstances. I am so sorry for every- too long,” Archbishop Tartaglia said. “The whatever happens, the Lord will not aban- the events of Holy Week, draw- one involved and I assure them of my office entrusted to me by the Holy Father, don us, for, as St Paul tells us, nothing can ing on his Jewish faith and I For further information or to prayers. I too feel pained and distressed.” the office of the Apostolic administrator, is come between us and the love of God upbringing. book a place on the Preparing The archbishop takes over the leadership by its nature provisional and temporary. made visible in Jesus Christ,” he said. “He will be leading the Craig for Holy Week retreat, Craig of St Andrews and Edinburgh in addition While I hold that office, I promise that I Lodge retreat using the insights Lodge can be contacted by to his role in Glasgow. He also announced will do my best with the help of God to I [email protected] of his Jewish faith to help us telephone at: 01838 200216 or understand the events of Holy email at: [email protected]

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Email Address: Telephone Number: 6 SCHOOLS NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 8 2013 Competition opens the door to Faith Pupils from St Mungo’s High School in Falkirk take inspiration from the Year of Faith By Martin Dunlop

THE corridors of St Mungo’s High School in Falkirk have been awash with colour and messages of Faith over the past few weeks, thanks to the creativity of the school’s pupils. In recognition of Catholic Education Week—which was celebrated from Febru- ary 3-9—St Mungo’s chaplaincy commit- tee decided to involve the whole school in a Door of Faith competition, using Porta Catholic pupil’s MotoGP dreams Fidei, the Holy Father’s Apostolic Letter for the Year of Faith, as their inspiration, could be set to move up a gear as the pupils sought to bring to life the theme of Catholic Education Week 2013: AN S3 pupil from St secured additional sponsorship Opening Hearts and Minds to God. Aidan’s High School in from the Scottish energy drink Wishaw is preparing to company Nae Danger. Challenge travel to Spain, as he takes In order to receive the fund- Terri McManus, acting head of religious another step towards realis- ing boost, Callum was short- education at St Mungo’s, explained that ing his ambition of becom- listed for an interview from every registration class in the school was ing a MotoGP racer. hundreds of applicants and was presented with the challenge of decorating Callum Grigor has recently one of four people selected by their classroom door with their beliefs. upgraded from 125cc to 250cc the drinks’ company deemed to This could be done in whatever way the motorbike racing, another step be worthy of sponsorship. pupils chose and the idea was that it would in the ladder towards reaching The young racer already provide the youngsters with the opportu- MotoGP level, where distin- receives sponsorship from two nity to embrace and witness Faith couldn’t help but be inspired by our young Students from St Mungo’s High School, Falkirk, guished competitors, such as the other companies, support that throughout the school. people’s effort and enthusiasm to share pose beside one of the winning doors they Italian Valentino Rossi and the helps him buy spare parts for decorated as part of their Door of Faith Registration classes at St Mungo’s com- their Faith and spread the Gospel values.” competition held recently Spaniard Jorge Lorenzo, race. his bike and protective clothing. prise of pupils from every year group in PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Callum (above) is a member of During a school assembly the school, so, therefore, the competition Faith the Kawasaki team and has been last week, Callum performed a provided the opportunity for younger and After taking part in the Door of Faith com- selected to travel to Spain this presentation to his year group, senior pupils to work together and share petition, St Mungo’s pupils spoke about every door in the school had been tem- month, where he will take part in a showing his fellow pupils a their thoughts on Faith. how much the competition had got them porarily transformed as a result of his four-day pre-training programme, video of him racing, which was “The task proved to be extremely suc- to think about, and explore, their faith. pupils’ artwork. which will involve intensive filmed with a camera attached cessful and on the final day of the compe- “It was interesting to see how our hob- “It was wonderful to see the whole focusing on his racing technique. to his helmet. tition every corridor was thriving with bies and interests can be affected by our school come together during this activity,” “I am extremely lucky and This gave pupils an insight in enthusiasm,” Miss McManus said. “The Faith,” pupils said. “We got to know peo- he said. excited about going to Spain,” to the speed involved and the judges decided on a winner for each of the ple better and share ideas we wouldn’t St Mungo’s chaplaincy team hopes that Callum said ahead of the trip. “I courage and bravery required to house groups (Ogilvie, Margaret, Ninian, normally think about first thing in the the school’s pupils will continue to be know it will be hard work but I compete in such a sport. Columba, Andrew and Kentigern) and the morning.” inspired by Porta Fidei, even if it is now can’t wait to start the season.” In appreciation of the overall prize was split between two groups Stephen Phee, St Mungo’s headteacher, time for the classroom doors to be restored As he prepares for the trip to ongoing support he receives as the judges could not pick between was also pleased with the enthusiasm to their normal state. Spain and the upcoming 250cc from the school, Callum the two. shown by pupils for the competition and season, Callum recently donated the helmet he wore “When walking around the school, you didn’t seem too concerned that almost I [email protected] received the added boost of throughout last season to the being informed that he has St Aidan’s community.

Students open their hearts and minds to God St Angela’s green efforts show no signs of flagging

STAFF and pupils from Our Faith, which were then placed chaplain, celebrating Mass in A SPECIAL ‘green day’ cel- brate the school’s achievement. of pupils, parents and school Lady’s High School in on the school’s Door of Faith, the oratory, members of the ebration was recently held at The Eco-Schools’ programme staff. Cumbernauld fully which was designed in the art school management team and St Angela’s Primary School engages children and young “This has been a whole school embraced the theme of this department and hung on the pupils visited local parishes for in Glasgow as the commu- people in key issues including project and something that we year’s Catholic Education wall of the school oratory. Mass, participating in the nity marked the award of the environment, sustainability, have all had an input into,” Mr Week: Opening Hearts and Meanwhile, pupils from S3 Liturgy by taking responsibility its second Eco-Schools global citizenship and the value Duffy said. “Our children realise Minds to God. to S6 analysed and discussed for readings, bidding prayers Green Flag. of a low carbon future. how important it is to be careful Throughout the education the Nicene Creed, and all and the offertory procession. On February 19, St Angela’s Green Flags are awarded to with our environment and that week, which ran from February pupils were given an individual Banners and posters celebrat- pupils took part in a balloon schools in recognition of their we all have a part to play in 3-9, a number of creative and prayer card (above) to mark the ing Catholic Education Week race, using eco-friendly, helium- achieving eco objectives. respecting a low carbon future. exciting faith-filled events took celebration of Catholic Educa- were also displayed throughout filled balloons (above), as their In recognition of the award of “Our green day was a way to place at the Cumbernauld school. tion Week. the school to remind pupils of second green flag was proudly St Angela’s second Green Flag, celebrate the hard work and Lower school pupils were In addition to Fr Harry this special time within the unfurled. Many of the pupils, fit- Brendan Duffy, the school’s commitment of the school asked to make Promises of McKay, Our Lady’s school Year of Faith. tingly, wore green attire to cele- headteacher, praised the efforts community.” Friday March 8 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH NEWS 7 Why Irish eyes will be closely fixed on Glasgow St Patrick’s Day celebrations in the city to be marked with a festival and an annual Mass, which brings together both Faith and culture By Dan McGinty brated at other churches in the archdiocese, the return to a sparkling cathedral church seemed like ST PATRICK’S Day around the world has yet another success in the short history of Glas- come to mean many things. For some it gow’s St Patrick’s Day Mass, fulfilling the initial remains primarily, a religious feast day; for ambitions of Dom Sweeney and other supporters others, it is the chance to celebrate their of the Mass, such as Connor Murphy, that it would national identity; for many more, nothing function as an opportunity for the Irish commu- but a welcome opportunity to spend the nity to place themselves at the centre of Catholic evening drinking in a funny green hat. life in the city on the feast of their patron. From New York to Boston, London and Syd- “Last year we had 700 people at the cathedral,” ney, Dublin to Glasgow, the Irish diaspora in Mr Sweeney said. “There were no seats left. They communities in cities all over the world (right) were hanging from the rafters. It was fantastic, have for many years signalled what St Patrick coming from nothing to having that congregation. means to them with large celebrations, parades There has been an Irish presence in this city for and festivals. over 150 years but no high profile Mass cele- In Scotland, however, for many years casual brated at the city’s highest altar by the highest observers could have been forgiven for thinking priest. We’re happy to say we’ve done that now. that St Patrick really didn’t mean very much of “These people aren’t the usual cathedral con- anything to anyone. If you were eagle-eyed you gregation, they come from all across the arch- could spot the sprigs of shamrock pinned to coats diocese for this Mass and it is a measure of how and school blazers, and parishes naturally would important these celebrations of St Patrick are for celebrate their own Masses to mark the feast, but so many Catholics in the city.” as outward displays go, the celebrations in Scot- land always seemed a muted affair. Faith You would have been wrong, of course, to It is perhaps unfair that, for so many, the image think St Patrick meant nothing to the Catholics of of St Patrick’s Day celebrations remain the often Scotland. The great many children down the gen- cruel clichés of green beer, leprechaun hats on erations who were named after him and the New York’s Fifth Avenue and the cluelessly schools and parishes dedicated to his name tell maudlin sentimentality of someone who couldn’t their own story of the attachment to one of the pick Limerick out on a map, but it is thanks to most iconic saints in the Church, but it is only the work of so many dedicated volunteers and really today that Catholics in Scotland are begin- community workers, Dom Sweeney not least ning to outwardly honour St Patrick in the way among them, that there exists in Glasgow a he is celebrated across the globe. refreshing celebration of St Patrick where Irish With two vibrant festivals in Coatbridge and culture, music, song and identity is being cele- Glasgow drawing tens of thousands of visitors to brated by thousands each year, and that St Patrick their various attractions during the weeks and has his place at the heart of that with the cele- days around March 17, the Irish community in bration of Mass in his honour. Scotland clearly has a captive audience when it “The Faith is entwined with our culture and we comes to honouring St Patrick, and it is of great make that a part of the Mass too,” Mr Sweeney importance that the primary purpose of St concluded. “We have the Gaelic League choir Patrick’s Day as a feast day today remains the singing, music by St James the Great CCE, a focus of the celebrations. In Glasgow, the feast is said. “It was a huge occasion. Heritage Group and suggested we attempt some- piper and our cantor, Claire O’Neill, who is won- marked each year in St Andrew’s Cathedral as “The cardinal of New York was there, it was thing,” he added. “They agreed and I was given derful. It is an opportunity to combine Faith and the Archbishop of Glasgow celebrates a St ticket only. Another year I went to a similar Mass the job. culture into one, for one day. Patrick’s Day Mass as part of the city’s wider fes- in Chicago on St Patrick’s Day, celebrated by “I approached the archdiocese, where Ronnie “The Mass is a great platform for the whole tival celebrations. their archbishop. It was an inspiration. Obvi- Convery was very helpful and did an awful lot of festival. Massgoers can go straight from the ously, we had had St Patrick’s Day Masses here work behind the scenes. He really made it hap- cathedral to the Merchant Square [where the fes- Ambition in parishes, but there was nothing high profile for pen, and Archbishop Mario Conti very graciously tival is based] and continue to celebrate their cul- Dom Sweeney is one of the central figures in the the Irish community, so I decided to try to repli- agreed to it. From there we were able to begin cel- ture. The rest of the festival is a fun experience, Glasgow St Partrick’s Festival, and the man cate it here.” ebrating the Mass in St Andrew’s Cathedral and, but the Mass is the event the whole festival really behind the annual Mass. It was his ambition, Mr Sweeney, being of the mind that if you while it was undergoing renovation work, St should revolve around.” sparked after visits to St Patrick’s Day celebra- want a job done then there is no-one better to do Mary’s, Calton, and Holy Cross, Govanhill.” tions in New York and Chicago, which was to it than yourself, quickly set to work investigat- I http://www.glasgowstpatricksfestival.co.uk prove the driving force behind the nascent cele- ing how best to introduce to his native city the Cathedral celebrations brations in Scotland. great St Patrick’s Day Masses he had seen in the While the extensive renovation work in St I http://www.stpatricksdayfestivalcoatbridge.org “I had travelled to St Patrick’s Cathedral in cathedrals of his American travels. Andrew’s Cathedral meant that for two of the New York for the St Patrick’s Day Mass,” he “I was on the committee of the Glasgow Irish newly inaugurated Mass’s four years it was cele- I [email protected]

side his church last weekend WEBSITE SET UP FOR CATHOLICS DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER’S SON leaders in condemning election- NEWS IN BRIEF could be linked to the ongoing TO PRAY FOR CARDINALS TO ATTEND CATHOLIC SCHOOL related violence. “We are Union flag protests. AS CARDINALS from all over THE UK’s Deputy Prime Min- extremely disturbed and greatly Police in the North of Ireland the world gather in Rome for ister is to send his eldest son to saddened by the violence and VENEZUELAN BISHOPS CALL FOR are appealing for information the momentous task of electing a Catholic state school in Lon- the loss of precious life in the UNTIY AFTER CHAVEZ’S DEATH following the discovery of a new Pope, a website has been don, where two of former heat of the recent campaigns,” THE secretary general of the a viable device at St Mary’s set up so that Catholics can Prime Minister Tony Blair’s a joint statement of the Council Bishops’ Conference of Church in the city on pray for each and every one of children were educated. Nick of Churches in Zambia, Evan- Venezuela, Bishop Jesus Gon- Saturday night. Fr John them. Names are selected ran- Clegg confirmed that his 11- gelical Fellowship of Zambia, zalez de Zarate Salas, has called Forsythe, St Mary’s parish domly. More that 200,000 peo- year-old son, Antonio, will start and Zambia Episcopal Confer- for national unity after the death priest, said that suspicious ple have already signed up. at the London Oratory school in ence, said. “We condemn in the of President Hugo Chavez. objects have been left outside a A statement on the website September. London Oratory strongest terms possible, any The bishop, an auxiliary of small number of churches and asks: “Do you as an important was a grammar school until the form of political and electoral the Archdiocese of Caracas, homes in recent weeks. He said part of the Body of Christ wish 1970s and only ended selection violence.” said that this unity is essential that up to 20 people, including world has increased and this is to contribute through the power interviews in 2006. Mr Clegg’s in order for the country to face the curate, were forced to evacu- something the Church has to of your prayers so that the Holy wife, Miriam, is a Catholic and FRENCH MISSIONARY SISTER the ‘painful fact’ of Chavez’s ate their homes at 10pm on Sat- ask itself about,” Cardinal San- Spirit may guide, protect and the couple’s children have been KILLED IN MADAGASCAR passing. Bishop Salas noted urday evening for more than dri (above) said. “They must enlighten our cardinals when brought up as Catholics. Mr AN ELDERLY French that ‘death is not the end of our four hours, until a bomb disposal have a much more important they determine the next succes- Clegg has described himself as missionary sister was killed in life, death gives way to a life team made the device safe. role in the life of the Church... sor of St Peter? an atheist. London Oratory this the village of Mandritsara in full of happiness, beside God, so that they can contribute to “You now have the opportu- year celebrates its 150th the north east of Madagascar our father.’ CARDINAL CALLS FOR GREATER Church life in so many areas nity to actively be part of this anniversary, having been last Friday. Sr Marie Emmanuel Nicolás Maduro, Venezuelan CHURCH ROLE FOR WOMEN which are now, in part, open providential endeavour by hav- founded by the Fathers of the Helesbeux, 82, was attacked by vice president, announced on CARDINAL Leonardo San- only to men.” ing a cardinal assigned to you, London Oratory in 1863. three people who hit her with a Tuesday afternoon that the dri—who was appointed Pre- The cardinal added that who you will support through stick and then strangled her. Venezuelan leader had died at fect of the Congregation for the women ‘must also be co-partic- your prayer and intercession ZAMBIAN BISHOPS CONDEMN Three people have since been the age of 58 from cancer. Eastern Churches by Pope ipants in the dialogue and the during the coming weeks ELECTION VIOLENCE arrested and confessed to the Emeritus Benedict XVI—has analysis of the life of the before and during the conclave FOLLOWING the murder of a crime.The killing of Sr Marie PRIEST: BELFAST CHURCH BOMB called for a greater role for Church and in (other) areas, and for three days following the political party official and the Emmanuel has caused an outpour- MAY HAVE BEEN FLAG PROTEST women in the life of the Church even in the formation of priests, election.” postponement of parliamentary ing of emotion in her community. A CATHOLIC priest in Belfast and in priestly formation. where they can play a very, To pray for a cardinal, visit elections, Zambia’s Catholic She had spent 42 of her 82 years has said that a bomb left out- “The role of women in the very important role.’ the site: http://adoptacardinal.org bishops have joined Protestant on mission in Mandritsara. 8 VATICAN THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 8 2013

Questions asked about how next Pope’s Papacy will end Cardinals discuss whether or not the future Holy Father will pledge to serve until death By Stephen Reilly real moment of sadness [as he stepped down],” Cardinal Pell ALTHOUGH Pope Emeritus said. “I felt for him, as he had to Benedict has only just stepped decide whether it was time to go, down, questions are already whether it was beyond him.” being asked about how his successor will end his Papacy. Challenges There are Italian reports that Cardinal Pell also reflected on some cardinals will ask the next the last Pope’s Pontificate and Holy Father to pledge to serve the challenges facing the Church. until death, howver Cardinal “The world of the press is very George Pell of Sydney has said he powerful, coming often with quite believes the Pope Emeritus’retiral a different and hostile agenda, but will be ‘mirrored’by future Popes. I think the Holy Father answered Italian reports suggest some that challenge and I think he Church leaders believe Pope answered it well,” he said. Benedict’s departure has under- The cardinal, who travels to mined the sacredness of the office. Rome frequently, said he knows An unnamed cardinal told the Ital- ‘just how important it is for us to ian Corriere della Sera newspaper discern what the Spirit wants us it was impossible to abolish the to do and to get it right.’ rule that a Pope had the right to “When I go into the conclave resign of his own freewill. I will be thanking God that I am “But for the future we need to not alone in making this deci- safeguard the freedom of the sion,” he said. “I will be with Church from external influ- 114 of us, all wise cardinals, ences,” he said, referencing fears with an enormous range of expe- that a Pope could be pressured rience. Many of them would into stepping down. have been through much tougher In his final general audience times than I ever have.” address, Pope Emertius Benedict This will be the second con- (above) said he was ‘not aban- clave for the Australian, whom doning the Cross, I am staying in Blessed Pope John Paul II made a new way.’ This was seen as a cardinal in 2003. He recalled a response to Polish cardinal his memories of the 2005 con- Stanislaw Dziwisz, a former per- clave, which elected Pope Bene- sonal secretary to Blessed Pope dict XVI to the Papacy. John Paul II, who said of the res- “It is a very edifying time in ignation: “One doesn’t step down the Sistine Chapel and what from the Cross.” struck me forcibly was the man- ifest faith and devotion of the Support other cardinals,” he said. “I However, the Pope’s decision found that fortifying and consol- received characteristically robust ing and I’m sure it will be the support from Cardinal Pell. same this time.” “I think his Pontificate will be The Holy Father met with the typical of Pontificates of the cardinals, including Cardinal future,” he said. “I admire him Pell, before stepping down. for the decision that he took, but Cardinal Pell described Pope it does change the situation a Benedict XVI as ‘very much the little bit.” German gentleman,’ ‘a gentle, “I remember him very fondly faithful and prayerful priest,’ and and with gratitude and I felt a ‘a very kind and wonderful man.’ Pope’s Twitter account gained three million new followers in his final week

MORE than three million English, Spanish and Italian. people signed up to follow Around 5.15 pm on Thursday Pope Emeritus Benedict on Pope Benedict sent his last the social networking web- tweet: “Thank you for your site Twitter, before he stood love and support,” he said. down last week. “May you always experience The nine @pontifex Twitter the joy that comes from putting accounts reached more than Christ at the centre of your lives.” three million followers just Within an hour of the Pope’s before 8pm on Thursday, Feb- resignation taking effect, the Vati- ruary 28, when the accounts can had removed all 39 tweets were officially made inactive as from Benedict, who first joined the sede vacante started. Twitter 11 weeks ago. The Pope’s The final boost in followers successor will decide on the involved three languages mainly: future use of the Twitter handles. Friday March 8 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH VATICAN NEWS 9 Next Papacy could be presidential-style duo

AS SPECULATION over the identity of the next Pope inten- sifies, one idea being dis- cussed is that of electing the first ever non-European Pope, paired with a Vatican official as his secretary of a state, in a scenario likened to an Ameri- can presidential ticket. Marco Tosatti, a Vatican expert, said that Brazil’s Archbishop Odilo Scherer (right) of Sao Paolo, 63, was now being supported by two key Vatican officials, former secretary of state Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, who is taking on the role Cardinals begin their Papal selection of chamberlain during the con- clave, and Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the dean of the College of Pre-conclave meeting on Tuesday as majority of college await few remaining members Cardinals, who is overseeing the pre-conclave meetings. By Stephen Reilly A Swiss Guard salutes as US Cardinals Roger the cardinals approved a telegram to the for- Mahony, retired archbishop of Los Angeles, “Scherer is a great preacher, has mer Pontiff that expressed their ‘renewed Edward Egan, retired archbishop of New York, a beautiful baritone voice, speaks THE College of Cardinals have begun gratitude’ for his ‘illustrious Petrine min- and Donald Wuerl of Washington arrive for the Italian and worked in Rome at the the process of choosing the new Pope. istry.’ Signed by Cardinal Angelo Sodano first general congregation meeting in the congregation of bishops for eight On Tuesday morning they met for a in his role as dean of the College of Cardi- synod hall at the Vatican on Monday years,” Mr Tosatti said. third time for discussions and the Sis- nals, the message expresses thanks for the Although conclave rules would tine Chapel, the traditional location of Pope’s years of service and says the car- the contents of the secret dossier. forbid the next Pope agreeing in the conclave that chooses the Pope, dinals ‘hope to represent the recognition “I imagine that as we move along, there advance to a candidate to work at closed at 1pm that day in preparation of the entire Church for your tireless work will be questioning of the cardinals involved his side, Mr Tosatti said that for the formal opening of the conclave. in the vineyard of the Lord’ in the governing of the Curia to see what Argentine Cardinal Leonardo The pre-conclave gatherings will offer they think has to be changed,” Cardinal Sandri, who has years of experi- Gathering the cardinals a chance to discuss what kind George said. “Anything can come up.” ence inside the Vatican and ‘could So far, 110 cardinals under the age of 80, of Pope they want in informal groups. Cardinal George also said the cardinals be suggested by Sodano as a sec- and therefore eligible to elect the Pope, wanted to have a Pope before the start of retary of state.’ have arrived in Rome. Five more were still Next Pope Holy Week, which is Palm Sunday on Cardinal Sandri, 69, said the en route as the SCO went to press. Many cardinals have emphasised in inter- March 24, but would not be rushed. next Pope should not be chosen Scores of cardinals who are over 80 views over the past week that they want a “We’ll take the time necessary to do the according to geography but must years old are also taking part in preliminary prayerful Pope who can effectively trans- job well,” he said. be a ‘saintly man’qualified to lead meetings, called general congregations, in mit the Catholic message. At a Vatican news conference on Mon- the Church in a time of crisis. the Paul VI hall straddling the border No afternoon sessions were planned for day, reporters were shown clips of the “I am sceptical about relying on between the Vatican City state and Italian Tuesday and Wednesday, the Vatican said, a prelates inside the hall, walking past heav- geographical definitions,” the car- territory. The meetings began on Monday, sign that the cardinals wanted more free ily draped windows in a corridor, entering dinal said. “Someone should not “But there have been a few four days after Pope Emertius Benedict for- time to meet informally. the assembly hall and taking their seats in be elected Pope just because he cases where the backers of a can- mally resigned. Cardinal Francis George of Chicago the auditorium, chatting with each other is not a European. didate for Pope suggest which On Monday, Fr Raniero Cantalamessa, suggested that questions may arise among and flipping through the book of conclave “We have to choose the best secretary of state he is going to formerly preacher of the Papal household, the cardinals about a secret report by three ritual with its green hard cover, known in person, the one who has all the accept,” he said. gave a religious address to the cardinals, senior cardinals on corruption and leaks Latin as the ordo rituum conclavis. personal qualities of health, Mr Tosatti said other non-Euro- who are sworn to secrecy. within the Vatican bureaucracy, or Curia, The cardinals sat in assigned seats to vigour, preparation and experi- pean favourites emerging were The Vatican’s rules on Papal transition that was ordered by Benedict and con- make it easier to keep attendance and keep ence, without regard to geo- Canada’s Cardinal Marc Ouellet stipulate that the cardinals hear two such signed to his successor. track of who speaks, Fr Federico Lom- graphical origin.” (above middle) and Cardinal Sean meditations. The cardinals are also expected The three authors of the report are pres- bardi, the Vatican spokesman, said. Inter- Marco Politi, author of Joseph O’Malley (above), the archbishop to hear reports on Vatican finances and ent at the congregation and will be avail- preters, sworn to secrecy, will render their Ratzinger: Crisis of a Papacy, of Boston, who won praise for diplomacy. able to answer questions from those who comments into English, French, German, said tickets, the likes of which selling Church property to make At their first congregation on Monday, want more insight and information about Italian and Spanish. are seen in US presidential elec- financial amends to victims of tions, were ‘officially’forbidden. clerical abuse.

Philatelic and Numismatic that Cardinal Turkson himself NEWS IN BRIEF Office of the Governorate of was involved. Cardinal Turkson, Cardinals keep Vatican running Vatican City State has issued who has been serving as presi- four stamps with the image of dent of the Pontifical Council for AFTER Pope Emeritus CONTROVERSIAL US CARDINAL an angel raising the pavilion of Justice and Peace, has been listed Benedict left office last CALLED TO CONCLAVE the Apostolic Camera, the work by many commentators as one Thursday, four men took RESPONDING to protests over of Italian artist Daniela Longo. of the leading candidates to be charge of the running of the his attendance at the conclave The use of these stamps as the next Pope. Vatican. in Rome to elect a new Pope, postage is only available during When Pope Benedict XVI’s Cardinal Roger Mahony has the sede vacante, ending with the PATRIARCH KIRILL PAYS Papacy formally ended at 7pm said this week that the Vatican election of the new Pope. Their TRIBUTE TO POPE EMERITUS GMT on February 28, every has told him to come to Rome philatelic use is allowed after- PATRIARCH Kirill I of department head in the Vatican and participate. “Without my wards and the office will con- Moscow, who leads the largest vacated their job—except for even having to inquire, the nun- tinue to sell them to collectors. of the Eastern Orthodox those who are considered crucial cio in Washington phoned me a Regarding coins, a €2 one com- churches, paid tribute to Pope for the smooth running of the week or so ago and said: ‘I memorating the sede vacante Benedict XVI upon his resigna- transition period. have had word from the highest will be issued. The sede vacante tion. “In these days, which are Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the folks in the Vatican: You are to coin, 125,000 of which will be special to you, I would like to camerlengo or chamberlain, took come to Rome and you are to minted, bears the emblem of the express feelings of brotherly over the day-to-day running of participate in the conclave,’” he cardinal camerlengo. love in Christ and respect,” the Holy See as soon as the said. The retired cardinal, who Patriarch Kirill said. “Your Papacy ended. He will be helped served as Archbishop of Los POSTERS CALL FOR ELECTION uncompromising and consistent by Cardinal Angelo Sodano, Mgr Angeles from 1985 to 2011, OF CARDINAL TURKSON AS POPE position on issues relating to Guido Marini, and Cardinal has been criticised for his han- SCORES of large posters have faith and your adherence to the Jean-Louis Tauran in running the dling of abuse cases. Arch- begun to appear on walls around living church traditions have papacy day-to-day in the period bishop Jose Gomez, his the city of Rome, urging the elec- always been close to us,” he known as the sede vacante successor in Los Angeles Arch- tion of Cardinal Peter Turkson as added. “At a time when the ide- before the next Pope is elected. diocese, has removed the cardi- the next Pope. The posters, simi- ology of permissiveness and When the time comes in the Cardinal Bertone’s first task as He placed the seal on the nal from all public duties. lar to those used by political can- moral relativism is trying to conclave of cardinals, it will be camerlengo was to seal the Pope’s study and bedroom and didates, feature a portrait of the cause people to lose moral val- Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran’s job Pope’s apartments (above) inside took possession of the Apostolic VATICAN COINS AND STAMPS prelate from Ghana and an ues, you boldly raised your as proto-deacon to announce the Vatican, which he did last Palace, ‘safeguarding and admin- MARK SEDE VACANTE appeal: “Vote Peter Kodwo voice in defence of evangelical Habemus Papam! (We have a Thursday night. istering the goods and temporal SPECIAL coins and stamps Appiah Turkson.” No one has ideals and high human dignity, Pope!), from the balcony over- They will not be reopened rights of the Holy See’ until the have been issued by the Vatican taken credit for producing the calling on people to become looking St Peter’s Square. until a new Pope is elected. election of a new Pope. to mark the sede vacante. The posters. It is extremely unlikely free from sin.” 10 COMMENT THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 8 2013 How prayer can help you find peace In times of sadness and loss, the power of prayer can help us to come together and reaffirm our Faith

covers Glasgow and the Clyde Valley and I was surprised by the number of Catholic churches which remain open for part of the day. This augurs well for all who believe that in these times of trouble, we will be strengthened by the power of prayer. Pope Benedict XVI’s final message to us was: “May you always experi- ence the joy that comes from putting Christ at the centre of your lives.” We can draw strength from his words and, as the Faithful, move forward by open- ing up our churches, drawing comfort BY CATH DOHERTY and help from the power of prayer. Where Mary, the Mother of God is not given Her rightful place, we must insist S CATHOLICS, we are that it is restored to Her, from the say- united in the Faith but ing of the Hail Mary at the end of Bid- could be said to have fre- ding Prayers to May Devotions and the quent disagreements on praying of the Rosry. the details. However, in And, as I have said many times recent weeks, we Catholics have been before, we should shed our sadness, united in confronting something which express our Faith by the ringing of Aincludes sadness, a sense of loss and church bells to summon the Faithful to indeed of something approaching grief. prayer, and for theAngelus. Perhaps, by Against this backdrop the swift attacks our renewed efforts, we can show the on Catholicism were predictable, but world why we are called ‘the Faithful.’ somehow were reduced to that which might be called ‘more of the same.’ ecent weeks have, I believe, We have come to expect them. brought us, as Catholics, closer On this particular occasion, they of our Faith, the ways in which we can same strength in prayer and who always perhaps as an act of thanksgiving if together. Despite that sense of were met by those who spoke publicly safely pass it on to the young. More managed to spend one hour of her day our prayers had been answered. Rsadness, of loss, we have spoken to and eloquently on our behalf, such as than once, the power of prayer was in front of the Blessed Sacrament. She I can remember, as a child, taking a one another more readily than usual Professors Tom Devine and John Hal- mentioned and, more than once, that was not overtly pious, but described it break from playing to make my own about our Faith, about the things dane and members of the Catholic little story, much repeated by parish as ‘the happiest hour of my day.’ ‘unofficial ‘wee visits.’We lived yards therein that really matter to us. Therein media, and thus, those attempted priests of a bygone age was recalled. from the church, so it was all very lies re-affirmation. attacks seemed to become little more Do you remember it? It described how here was a time, not so long convenient for me to visit undetected. At Sunday Mass, one of the hymns than a shrill and all too predictable a priest noticed an old man who lin- ago, when our lives reflected I was convinced that God might be chosen was: Come back to me... based background noise. An example, per- gered in the church long after the con- that of the old man in the story. very lonely in that big church, if He on Hosea, written by Gregory Nor- haps, of strength in adversity. gregation had gone and who could be TThey were the days when ‘paying a was short of visitors, and that I could bert. As it began, there was a flurry of In these last few troubled weeks, I found sitting or kneeling then, or at wee visit’ was a constant part of our provide Him with a bit of company. hymnbooks being produced in the have had many conversations with various times during the day when the lives. Most churches were open dur- Today, people complain that since church and the choir were joined by Catholic friends, all of them sharing church was open. On enquiry, the old ing the day in that particular era, and it churches have to remain closed during virtually the whole congregation. The the same sense of sadness. But in the man explained his presence before the seemed the most natural thing in the the day for reasons of security, the sheer volume of the singing was course of these conversations, in the tabernacle: “I just talk to Him,” he world to pause in our daily round and aforementioned visits are rarely possi- noticeable. And the last two lines of midst of that feeling of sadness that said. “And He talks to me.” take the time to pay that ‘wee visit,’ ble. Using one of the books produced that particular hymn? threatened to engulf us all, I found that So very simple and yet so profound. perhaps to lay our worries at the feet by the Scottish Churches Scheme in “You shall sleep secure with peace, we were re-examining the basic tenets I had a very dear friend who found the of our Maker, to pray for guidance or recent times, I checked the one which faithfulness will be your joy.”

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IT WAS one of those magnif- The first dipper of the year my fishing rod and looked even finds himself quite literally in the beyond his wildest hopes. The icent frosty mornings. The darted away as we approached. As more intently. I suspect that he was mud. He lives with the pigs he is father’s forgiveness is uncondi- rising sun was painting frost we strolled towards the pool we laughing too. Either that or he was feeding. He has lost everything tional. The father’s welcome is covered fields a delicate Fr Eddie intended to fish, yet another huge inspecting me in the hope that a including his self respect. He has all embracing. In the story, it is shade of pink. There was not skein of geese, honked their way stray worm might drop off of my lost his friends. He has lost his his brother who is unforgiving. a ripple on the surface of the McGhee towards the Solway. I looked up to muddied person. fortune. He has sunk so low that We usually call this story ‘The water; not a breath of wind. watch them and promptly ended My subsequent attempts at people who were once his Prodigal son.’ This allows us to Inside the car, looking out, the river, exactly the fishing con- up on my back in the mud again. fishing were fairly futile. I did friends, choose to distance them- focus on the young man. We the world seemed wonderful. ditions we didn’t want. The frost Ernie laughed even more. Un-par- manage to wash some of the mud selves from him. might just as easily call it ‘The It was snug and warm. had melted and our path took us liamentary words were uttered out from my waders but mostly I just In spite of his situation he Father who forgives uncondition- The gauge indicated that the through a little clump of trees. I loud. I couldn’t believe it. I had to felt sore. Neither Ernie nor I retains one positive memory, the ally.’ This would allow us to outside temperature was -5C. An was in the process of pointing out crawl on all fours before I could caught a fish. As the sun headed memory of his loving father. It is focus more clearly on the gen- hour earlier, fishing had seemed a carpet of snowdrops to Ernie get up. I looked like one of those towards the horizon again we this positive memory that propels erosity of the father. We could like a good idea. Suddenly, the when I lost my footing. In the people who get specially muddied headed home. Never was a hot him from the edge of despair also call the story ‘The Ungrate- prospect of standing freezing in twinkling of an eye I was lying for a soap powder advert. I shower so welcome. I let the hot towards a new future. He realises ful brother.’ This would allow us the water was not so appealing. on the footpath like a beached got to my feet. This time I moved water sooth my aching limbs. I that it is his own selfishness that to focus on the lack of forgive- By the time Ernie and I had set whale, covered in mud and my ultra cautiously. reflected on the day. Apart from has brought him to this point. He ness that so often characterises up our fishing rods, fishing dignity in tatters. “Good grief!” I Beside the pool we were going two bad moments when I did my realises that if he continues to real life. If we were to say hon- seemed like a rank bad idea. said. Ernie laughed, The now, to fish there is a rustic seat. I sat hippo imitation, there were live at the centre of his own uni- estly, that we were like one of the After a hour with ice forming in unfrozen mud, was treacherous. I my muddied self down to strate- plenty of positives. Fishing has verse he has no future. He characters in this story, which the rod rings it seemed like com- got unsteadily to my feet, dusted gise. “Is this a sign to give it up never been just about catching realises that he needs to change. one would be the most like us? plete stupidity. The only plus myself down and suggested it today?” I wondered. The sun shone fish. Fishing is about a total day The young man returns to his We might choose to be like the point was that the sun had got up. was time for lunch. With a new mercilessly. My bones ached. experience. There was much in father, unsure of the reception he father but which one really It had become a spectacular day, degree of caution, we headed Ernie was already fishing so I sat the day that was decidedly posi- will get. His hope is for affirma- comes closest? albeit a day on which I could no back for the fishing hut. A bowl and watched. A robin popped tive. A few moments in the mud tion but his fear is approbation. Lent is the opportunity for pro- longer feel my legs. of soup, a cup of coffee and a down from a bush to inspect me. is a small price to pay for the He has his statement of intent found change. Have we taken the We decided to walk along the sandwich have incredible restora- He sat on the edge of the seat, richness of the experience. prepared. He is prepared publicly opportunity so far this year? riverbank in an attempt to regain tive powers. We headed back cocking his head and eyeing me The Gospel this weekend tells to acknowledge his unworthi- circulation. The sun sparkled on down to the river to begin again. with his dark eyes. He perched on the story of a young man who ness. The response of his father is I [email protected] Friday March 8 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH COMMENT 11

W IRE D IN

An SCO Diary

THEY said it with signs, serenades, and even a field of grain. All over the world Catholics found innovative ways to pay homage to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI before his resignation last Thursday. A farmer near the northern Italian city of Verona plowed the image of a giant dove in his pasture. The six-and-a-half acre ‘portrait’ includes the word ‘Benedictus XVI.’ The ‘land artist’ was able to position the dove’s beak near a tree so that it appeared to have an olive branch in its mouth. Across the Atlantic Ocean, young people in Campinas Archdiocese, Brazil, launched a campaign on Facebook asking people to ‘wear red shoes in homage to Pope Benedict.’ People were encouraged to take a picture of themselves wearing red slippers, high-tops, sandals or any kind of footwear, as long as it was red, then to post and share the snapshot on the ‘JMJ Campinas’ page A fond kiss farewell for God’s children on Facebook. Such imaginative tributes are fitting FR GILES CONACHER from PLUSCARDEN ABBEY reports on attending the last general audience of the Holy Father for such an imaginative Pope!

GGGGGGGGGGGGGG S SOON as the news of (Above) Archbishop Georg Gänswein, prefect of the Papal household, hands Pope Pope Benedict XVI’s resig- THE love of money may be nation came out, RAI, the Benedict XVI the baby to kiss. (Below) Fr Giles’ view from the last general audience the root of all evil, but that ‘Italian BBC,’ was down on hasn't stopped bookmakers PICS BELOW HEADLINE: Fr Giles Conacher St Peter’s Square, building from offering odds on who grandstands for their cameras, and all the will emerge as the next Pope. roofs of surrouding tall buildings with a Claire Davies, a Agood view of the square sprouted plat- spokeswoman at Irish forms and shelters for TV and press. bookmaker Paddy Power, Everyone and their mother wanted said more than £300,000 in tickets for the last general audience, and bets on the next pope have although the Vatican stated that tickets been placed since Pope would not be necessary, long queues Benedict XVI’s waited outside the Bronze Doors last resignation—and this was Tuesday, a patient crowd from every written before the Papal conclave to choose the next nation under the sun. Church leader had even I met a Handmaid of the Holy Child started. “It’s our biggest Jesus from Techiman in Ghana, a little non-sporting event of the worried because she had not submitted an year, and we expect the application; there was a group of French betting to really pick up as we Seminarians from Nice, Americans, Ger- head towards the conclave,” mans, Japanese... As the queue moved Ms Davies said last week. slowly forward, and the hours passed, the Somewhat worryingly, Ms night grew cooler, until, finally, the steps Davies reported that nine bets leading up to the Bronze doors came in have been placed on Fr view, guarded by two young Swiss Dougal Maguire, the infamous Guards, one an officer with a sword, then comical fictional priest from we were inside, another queue, and finally the sitcom Father Ted. One the office where boxes of pre-booked thing you can bet the house tickets were handed out. My Ghanaian on, the next Pope will have sister need not have worried, she got her more sense than that ticket, though by this time it was close to the 7pm closing time. GGGGGGGGGGGGGG Wednesday was a beautiful day, not a IT HAS emerged that the first cloud in the beautiful blue sky—though book Pope Emeritus Benedict there was a helicopter hovering around, XVI began to read after he left keeping an eye on events. I made my way Not long after the advertised start time last address, which he delivered in Eng- mobile he was clapped enthusiastically office was The Glory of the on foot through the crowds, many of them of 10.30 am, a cheer went up, as the Pope- lish, French, Italian and German, while and the flags waved, the Bavarian Brass Lord Vol 1: Seeing The Form: wrapped up well. Of course there were mobile with the Holy Father came in others delivered it in Spanish and Por- Band played and he picked up and kissed A Theological Aesthetics by flags and banners, some of them obscur- sight, and drove slowly round the square, tuguese, Polish and Arabic. a baby handed to him—though how he Hans Urs von Balthasar. In ing the view. There were many national waving and blessing, while everyone As he spoke, he was interrupted by managed to kiss such a well-wrapped this title the Swiss Priest and flags flying: India, Mexico, Pakistan, the cheered, clapped and tried to take photos applause, and each language group baby (above), I am not sure! Theologian gives a ‘critical Union Jack, the Stars and Stripes, Bavar- with all the phones, i-Pads and cameras greeted him in turn with wildly waved Soon after noon, the audience was over. review of developments in ian flags, Polish flags, Mexican, Brasil- that accompany life today. flags and banners, while he delivered a It was striking how young the crowd was, Protestant and Catholic ian, the whole world. The square was full, He made his way to a canopy-covered short greeting of his own. far more young people than old, and from theology since the and the crowd overflowed into the Via platform outside the front of St Peter’s, He then was thanked for his ministry, so many countries. Reformation which have led Della Conciliazione. Police, ambulance- flanked by a crowd of red-hatted cardinals again in various languages, and led the As the big TV screens showed pictures to the steady neglect of men, the Red Cross, the fire brigade, cara- and another of bishops in their purple zuc- entire congregation in singing the Our of the cardinals we wondered which of aesthetics in Christian binieri, Papal gendarmes and lay helpers chettos. Father, in Latin, after which he delivered them would be next to appear on that plat- theology’ and ‘re-examines were there to keep things in order. Motor- Then, Pope Benedict began with the his last Papal Apostolic Blessing, to all form, but now in white rather than red, the nature of Christian cycle helmets were left with the Red Sign of the Cross, then there was a read- those present and to their friends and fam- and when. believing, drawing widely on such theological figures as Cross, bags inspected, drink-bottles ing from St Paul’s Letter to the Colos- ilies at home, especially the sick and Whoever it is, Christ will still be with Anselm, Pascal and Newman. opened, people pressed forward for the sians, delivered in a succession of the young. him and with his Church, just as He Nothing like a bit of light best view they could get. languages, followed by the Holy Father's As he made his way back to the Pope- promised, until the end of the ages. retirement reading … 12 SCIAF THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 8 2013 Friday March 8 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCIAF 13 WHAT 1 2 can you do for God? SCIAF executive director Patricia Chalé says your help to do God’s work would be a ‘prayer answered,’ and SCO editor LIZ LEYDON thinks this engaging, open woman might be the answer to the Catholic aid agency’s prayers

EOPLE in our society often Challenges and hopes churches, people can tell us what they need.” approach milestone birthdays, the Just as SCIAF, an agency of the Bishops’Con- Ms Chalé recognises the challenges for ones with a big ‘0’ that take the cel- ference of Scotland, has grown and evolved Catholic organisations in international devel- ebrant into another decade, with a significantly since its foundation in 1965, so opment but sees more overlap than conflict in mixture of dread and amazement at have the challenges it faces and the hopes of current thinking. how quickly time passes with a few drops of its board and staff, who have worked tirelessly She said that modern international devel- regret looking back and hope looking for- to keep the agency on track since the depar- opment theory backs a right-based approach wardsP thrown in. The reality is many of us ture of former chief executive Paul Chitnis in to international development. here in Scotland do not realise how lucky we June 2011. “And that is no different from Catholic Patricia Chalé (1), the newly are to reach these milestones. Ms Chalé, who now lives in Glasgow’s social teaching,” she said. “It is all about appointed executive director Patricia Chalé, the newly appointed execu- West End, is rapidly aclimatising to Scottish empowering people.” of the Scottish Catholic Inter- 3 tive director of the Scottish Catholic Interna- culture and the close knit Catholic society She says the motto on the Wee Box, Big national Aid Fund (SCIAF), tional Aid Fund (SCIAF), had a more personal here, something she thinks ‘makes it easier to Change campaign for Lent, a hand up not a says that the work that the and profound revelation upon approaching her get things done.’ As literally and figuratively hand out, is admirable and that she recognised charity undertakes (2 and 3) 50th birthday. The former international man- the ‘new face’of SCIAF, she also sees her eth- that this is a campaign that many Scots, in helping those around the agement consultant in human resources man- nicity as a distinct advantage. including SCIAF supporter Susan Boyle, world less fortunate than our- agement and organisational development, both With so many Scots growing up with the grew up with and relate to. It is a legacy she selves to aspire to, and attain, in the UK and overseas, felt blessed to dis- concept of helping the ‘black babies’ through wants to build upon. We are in the division tables and a better life, would not be cover a new calling rather than a midlife crisis. charitable giving, Ms Chalé believes it is a possible without the support “I had given the first 50 years of my life to unique and distinct advantage to have a ‘non Future we deserve to be in the premier of the people, young (4) and work,” she told the SCO. “I was wanting to Caucasian’ SCIAF director who actually SCIAF currently works in 15 countries and old throughout parishes and do something for God.” knows first hand what life is like in the devel- Ms Chalé hopes to expand its reach in those league. I want to make sure schools in Scotland And this woman, who has more energy, oping world. countries and take its programmes to others. It PIC 1: PAUL McSHERRY optimism and drive than many half her age, “I still have relatives in Tanzania who live is a plan that will need work and support. SCIAF is the charity of choice for wants our help to ensure the vital work of in the most basic conditions, as judged by our “We need to better link our advocacy work SCIAF continues. standards here in Scotland,” she said. and our campaigns to our programmes,” she Catholics because of the work we Giving back As a modern, working woman in the UK she said. “We need to explain in the most basic can ‘heat and eat’ her meals but Ms Chalé terms what it is we do. do. We can only get there by Ms Chalé, the daughter of a diplomat, was highlights that in Africa, and many other coun- “People do not always see the direct con- born and grew up in the Catholic Faith in an tries, people have to grow vegetables if they nection. We need to clear a path to it.” people coming to talk to me help African family. Her father was called to help want to eat them, walk for water if there is no She also wants to build on SCIAF's work establish Tanzania and ‘build a nation’ and she well in their compound and wait for soap to be with schools and extend it to programmes for me develop SCIAF herself was called to work throughout Europe, re-stocked in the nearest town when it runs out. older students, such as the Pope Benedict XVI the Middle East and Africa during her career. “The work I am doing now is helping my Caritas Award, and to universities, teacher Educated at Brunel University and Westmin- family,” she said. “And my mother is wildly training programmes and seminaries. ster University, she played an active role in excited she finally has a child working for Ms Chalé has many of her own ideas about parish life at Sacred Heart, Wimbledon, as a God.” the need for and benefits of an inter-agency volunteer, reader and Eucharistic minister. approach to international development but she Then she began to wonder what other skills Mission statement wants to extend her personal invitation to the she had that could benefit the Church. Last In a crowded charitable sector in tough finan- Scottish community to tell her what we think May she became the founding director of Car- cial times, and in the complex field of inter- SCIAF could and should be doing. 4 itas Westminster, ‘primarily to set up’ the national development, she wants to increase “There are many people out there with organisation, an role she said was her ‘prayer SCIAF's visibility. Although she is delighted ideas better than mine about how they would answered.’ with the response to the recent SCIAF emer- to take SCIAF forward,” she said. “We do “It gave me the opportunity to tackle issues gency appeal for Syria, she sees SCIAF as a good work but we can do more. such as poverty and social justice in England,” ‘good brand’ whose Catholic message may “We are in the division tables and we she said. have been ‘lost in translation’ somewhat along deserve to be in the premier league. And when, a few months later, recruiters for the way throughout the years. She would like “I want to make sure SCIAF is the charity the bishops of Scotland approached her about to have SCIAF, traditionally embraced in of choice for Catholics because of the work the vacant top position at SCIAF, it allowed parishes and schools, return to the fold like the we do. her to approach these issues on a global scale- ‘prodigal son’ in the places where it began. “We can only get there by people coming which was ‘another prayer answered.’ Ms Chalé is impressed by SCIAF invest- to talk to me, so please help me develop “I had asked God: ‘how do I use my skills,’ ment in promoting self help and self suffi- SCIAF. This is your SCIAF. I am here as a both technical and practical, in the Church,” ciency, something she says her extended custodian. When the job God has asked me to she said. “Providence is amazing. I can bring family overseas is also proud of. do is finished I will move on. my technical expertise, international experi- “Our work is based on the important prin- “SCIAF is only here because people ence and my passion for dealing with poverty ciple that if you teach a man to fish he can support us.” and injustice to SCIAF. I am longing to give feed himself,” she said. “Helping people is not the next 50 years of my life to God.” just food and aid. By working with local I Contact [email protected] 12 SCIAF THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 8 2013 Friday March 8 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCIAF 13 WHAT 1 2 can you do for God? SCIAF executive director Patricia Chalé says your help to do God’s work would be a ‘prayer answered,’ and SCO editor LIZ LEYDON thinks this engaging, open woman might be the answer to the Catholic aid agency’s prayers

EOPLE in our society often Challenges and hopes churches, people can tell us what they need.” approach milestone birthdays, the Just as SCIAF, an agency of the Bishops’Con- Ms Chalé recognises the challenges for ones with a big ‘0’ that take the cel- ference of Scotland, has grown and evolved Catholic organisations in international devel- ebrant into another decade, with a significantly since its foundation in 1965, so opment but sees more overlap than conflict in mixture of dread and amazement at have the challenges it faces and the hopes of current thinking. how quickly time passes with a few drops of its board and staff, who have worked tirelessly She said that modern international devel- regret looking back and hope looking for- to keep the agency on track since the depar- opment theory backs a right-based approach wardsP thrown in. The reality is many of us ture of former chief executive Paul Chitnis in to international development. here in Scotland do not realise how lucky we June 2011. “And that is no different from Catholic Patricia Chalé (1), the newly are to reach these milestones. Ms Chalé, who now lives in Glasgow’s social teaching,” she said. “It is all about appointed executive director Patricia Chalé, the newly appointed execu- West End, is rapidly aclimatising to Scottish empowering people.” of the Scottish Catholic Inter- 3 tive director of the Scottish Catholic Interna- culture and the close knit Catholic society She says the motto on the Wee Box, Big national Aid Fund (SCIAF), tional Aid Fund (SCIAF), had a more personal here, something she thinks ‘makes it easier to Change campaign for Lent, a hand up not a says that the work that the and profound revelation upon approaching her get things done.’ As literally and figuratively hand out, is admirable and that she recognised charity undertakes (2 and 3) 50th birthday. The former international man- the ‘new face’of SCIAF, she also sees her eth- that this is a campaign that many Scots, in helping those around the agement consultant in human resources man- nicity as a distinct advantage. including SCIAF supporter Susan Boyle, world less fortunate than our- agement and organisational development, both With so many Scots growing up with the grew up with and relate to. It is a legacy she selves to aspire to, and attain, in the UK and overseas, felt blessed to dis- concept of helping the ‘black babies’ through wants to build upon. We are in the division tables and a better life, would not be cover a new calling rather than a midlife crisis. charitable giving, Ms Chalé believes it is a possible without the support “I had given the first 50 years of my life to unique and distinct advantage to have a ‘non Future we deserve to be in the premier of the people, young (4) and work,” she told the SCO. “I was wanting to Caucasian’ SCIAF director who actually SCIAF currently works in 15 countries and old throughout parishes and do something for God.” knows first hand what life is like in the devel- Ms Chalé hopes to expand its reach in those league. I want to make sure schools in Scotland And this woman, who has more energy, oping world. countries and take its programmes to others. It PIC 1: PAUL McSHERRY optimism and drive than many half her age, “I still have relatives in Tanzania who live is a plan that will need work and support. SCIAF is the charity of choice for wants our help to ensure the vital work of in the most basic conditions, as judged by our “We need to better link our advocacy work SCIAF continues. standards here in Scotland,” she said. and our campaigns to our programmes,” she Catholics because of the work we Giving back As a modern, working woman in the UK she said. “We need to explain in the most basic can ‘heat and eat’ her meals but Ms Chalé terms what it is we do. do. We can only get there by Ms Chalé, the daughter of a diplomat, was highlights that in Africa, and many other coun- “People do not always see the direct con- born and grew up in the Catholic Faith in an tries, people have to grow vegetables if they nection. We need to clear a path to it.” people coming to talk to me help African family. Her father was called to help want to eat them, walk for water if there is no She also wants to build on SCIAF's work establish Tanzania and ‘build a nation’ and she well in their compound and wait for soap to be with schools and extend it to programmes for me develop SCIAF herself was called to work throughout Europe, re-stocked in the nearest town when it runs out. older students, such as the Pope Benedict XVI the Middle East and Africa during her career. “The work I am doing now is helping my Caritas Award, and to universities, teacher Educated at Brunel University and Westmin- family,” she said. “And my mother is wildly training programmes and seminaries. ster University, she played an active role in excited she finally has a child working for Ms Chalé has many of her own ideas about parish life at Sacred Heart, Wimbledon, as a God.” the need for and benefits of an inter-agency volunteer, reader and Eucharistic minister. approach to international development but she Then she began to wonder what other skills Mission statement wants to extend her personal invitation to the she had that could benefit the Church. Last In a crowded charitable sector in tough finan- Scottish community to tell her what we think May she became the founding director of Car- cial times, and in the complex field of inter- SCIAF could and should be doing. 4 itas Westminster, ‘primarily to set up’ the national development, she wants to increase “There are many people out there with organisation, an role she said was her ‘prayer SCIAF's visibility. Although she is delighted ideas better than mine about how they would answered.’ with the response to the recent SCIAF emer- to take SCIAF forward,” she said. “We do “It gave me the opportunity to tackle issues gency appeal for Syria, she sees SCIAF as a good work but we can do more. such as poverty and social justice in England,” ‘good brand’ whose Catholic message may “We are in the division tables and we she said. have been ‘lost in translation’ somewhat along deserve to be in the premier league. And when, a few months later, recruiters for the way throughout the years. She would like “I want to make sure SCIAF is the charity the bishops of Scotland approached her about to have SCIAF, traditionally embraced in of choice for Catholics because of the work the vacant top position at SCIAF, it allowed parishes and schools, return to the fold like the we do. her to approach these issues on a global scale- ‘prodigal son’ in the places where it began. “We can only get there by people coming which was ‘another prayer answered.’ Ms Chalé is impressed by SCIAF invest- to talk to me, so please help me develop “I had asked God: ‘how do I use my skills,’ ment in promoting self help and self suffi- SCIAF. This is your SCIAF. I am here as a both technical and practical, in the Church,” ciency, something she says her extended custodian. When the job God has asked me to she said. “Providence is amazing. I can bring family overseas is also proud of. do is finished I will move on. my technical expertise, international experi- “Our work is based on the important prin- “SCIAF is only here because people ence and my passion for dealing with poverty ciple that if you teach a man to fish he can support us.” and injustice to SCIAF. I am longing to give feed himself,” she said. “Helping people is not the next 50 years of my life to God.” just food and aid. By working with local I Contact [email protected] 14 LETTERS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 8 2013

Global footballing legend Sir Alex Ferguson is supporting the Scottish PICTURE Catholic International Aid Fund (SCIAF’s) Lenten appeal for 2013. OF THE The Manchester United manager, who hails from Glasgow, is backing the charity’s Wee Box, Big Change WEEK campaign, which raises money to help people affected by war, hunger, SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER poverty, disease and natural disasters Founded on April 18 1885 in some of the poorest countries in the world. Speaking of his support for the VER the past week there has been a great campaign, Sir Alex commented: “I’ve deal of talk about the need for reform of the been all over the world in my career and one thing I have realised is that we Catholic Church. Recent revelations, we are have to look after those less fortunate told, illustrate the need for the Catholic than ourselves, wherever they may live. Church to radically rethink its approach to I am supporting SCIAF’s Wee Box, Big celibacy, homosexuality and plenty else besides, critics Change campaign because they tell us. believe our neighbours don’t just live OBut the ‘reform’ the Church really needs is for its across the street. Please save up your members to tell the truth—to themselves and others. spare change in your Wee Box, it’ll Global examples of senior Catholics practising the art make a real difference to people who of deception have come to light in the past few years— need your support.” misguided lies to protect themselves; to hide child abuse; and, all too often, to ‘protect’ the Church. What the Church needs is not more deceit, it needs men and women brave enough to be honest. Do not turn your back without being ‘modern’ is At this time, as in many others, the words of Christ on our cardinal nonetheless able to respond to provide welcoming illumination; “If you abide in my I GO to Mass every Sunday the demands of the modern word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the and as often as I can in the age, who above all truth, and the truth will set you free.” week, and that won’t stop Letters understands that the single Too many in the Church have been living, for too long, because of any priest or biggest hindrance to the in prisons of their own deception. That is a tragedy. bishop in the headlines. SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT Church today, in my opinion, What has become increasingly evident after the past I may not condone, or in [email protected] is the rule of celibacy. week is that there are members of the priesthood who are some cases believe, what is in Closer to home, it would undergoing profound personal suffering. The Catholic the reports I see and hear, greatly help the laity, who Church is and should be a place of great joy, but joy and nonetheless I give everyone after all ARE the Church, if deception cannot survive in the same body. the benefit of the doubt, for believe and already have splinter in your brother’s eye our remaining archbishop, Deception allowed to go on for too long grows and who am I to judge? I don’t humility and can offer when there is a log in your bishops and priests could now multiplies like a cancer, while joy withers and dies. That throw stones from my glass forgiveness—the same people own). examine afresh their deception can lead to some into dark, house, nor do I take who packed Bellahouston Tom McCann conscience and if, in all ADDRESS SUPPLIED Truth, and only truth, must be the mantra of the Church dark places. satisfaction in seeing someone Park twice in my lifetime. honesty, they find that their None of us should rush to judgement. held in such high regard as As the editor said, we do conscience is not clear [take We are all sinners. First, foremost and Cardinal Keith O’Brien live in hope and live in Faith. Trial by media and action]. always, our Church is a Church of love brought so low through I struggled what to do for public is unfair Aidan McLaughlin and its door is always open. accusations. Lent but I think not reading VARIOUS media have been GLASGOW All of us, at times, have had to I keep Cardinal O’Brien the secular press would be a asking columnists, historians repent and there is no one we can or and his accusers in my good start. and sundry intellectuals to Dogma on sin and should deny forgiveness too. All of thoughts and prayers. I hope After hearing the SCO give opinions on how the pastoral care combine us stumble, all of us are weak, but the Church is counselling and editor on television this week, normal practising Catholic in WITH regard to recent there is nothing that is made better supporting them all as much I think we are going to be OK. Scotland will be reacting to 30 adverse publicity about events with lies. as investigating them. From Name and address year-old unspecified concerning the Catholic Truth, and only truth, must be the what I can see, the cardinal is supplied allegations by anonymous Church, it is well to remember mantra of the Church. being left out in the cold persons against Cardinal our Faith is [not only] clear While speaking of truth, the which, I firmly believe, is Accusations won’t Keith O’Brien. and steadfast in its dogma of Church would do well to leaven that inappropriate no matter what help anyone Speaking as an ordinary sin but in its pastoral care truth with compassion; compassion he is accused of doing. I HAVE great difficulty in practising Catholic, I wonder welcoming to sinners when for those in the Church who falter and He has been our cardinal, believing that the three priests about the motivation for they confess and truly repent. for those outside it as well. our forthright spiritual leader plus one ex-priest have the treating long-ago unspecified It thus combines an Opinion Yes, there are plenty of people glee- through some very tough good of the Church at heart and anonymous allegations unblemished deity with the fully chortling at our distress but the time times and [current and the impact their not only as news, but as deepest humanity and fulfils has come to fight fire with love. circumstances] must not be accusations are having on the headline news over its role as the universal The Church in Scotland will come through this crisis, allowed to be his lasting congregation of the Church several days. Church. We look to the but it will heal far easier, and more quickly, if we make legacy. in Scotland. Michael Creechan successor of Pope Benedict truth and love our watchwords. While I would have liked Over and above the fact we GLASGOW XVI to maintain its In this way we will find a new beginning for the the cardinal to have sent a now have no say in the foundations. Church in Scotland, one that is much needed, but in tune message privately to Scottish election of the new Pope, the Greater transparency Julian Bath with the rebirth that is constantly occurring throughout parishioners to be read in life of a man is now tarred for and honesty UDDINGSTON the Church. This Lent, we await the election of a new every parish first, I now the rest of his time on earth. THE Catholic Media Office Pope; for new members of the Episcopal hierarchy in respect his silence. It does, Another stick with which the followed up Cardinal Keith Celibacy and the Scotland and for the new beginning that Christ rising at however, make him a lonely mob can beat the Church. O’Brien’s resignation priesthood Easter heralds. and isolated figure and those What has held them back statement by saying ‘there CARDINAL O’Brien should he has helped over the years for all these years? Saying will be no further statements be thanked for having the should be ashamed to turn that they were frightened does issued or interviews given.’ courage to say what should their back on him now, in his not hold water. I ask how did That is a wholly have been said years ago hour of need. they suddenly find the unsatisfactory state of affairs. [about marriage and the G Boyle courage to come forward? I Fighting the corner of the priesthood]. SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER HAMILTON pray if these men have any Catholic Church in Scotland It has not always been the compassion in them, that they has been a thankless task for rule for priests to be celebate We do indeed live in think hard about what has the Catholic laity over the past and has gone on far too long, MAIN SWITCHBOARD hope and Faith really been done [by their few years. Would that Church bringing shame on the Tel: 0141 221 4956 Fax: 0141 221 4546 • IT WAS refreshing to hear on complaint], and not what they communication professionals Catholic Church EDITOR television how similiar the think has been achieved. were of positive assistance in and suffering to those views of the editor of the SCO To quote scripture is easy, this process? affected, particularly in recent Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 editor Liz Leydon are to many though it is always good to A new Papacy should help years due to more publicity. [email protected] of the ordinary practising remember (don’t pick at the —we require a Pope who Malby Goodman DEPUTY EDITOR Catholics who I know and are ABERDOUR deeply sad about [conduct Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or Look at celibacy [email protected] questions around Cardinal Keith O’Brien]. style requirements and chastity REPORTER I hope this will bring G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views SOMEONE needs to make a Martin Dunlop—Tel: 0141 241 6103 healing for us and the Church. expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO distinction between celibacy Last week it was standing and chastity. It is almost as if [email protected] G If you would like to share your opinion, send your room only in St Mirin’s correspondence to the above address the first ‘c’ word is palatable SUB-EDITOR [Cathedral in Paisley] at the but the second too much thanksgiving Mass for Pope G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, to take. Gerard Gough—Tel: 0141 241 6115 address, and phone number or your letter will not be used Name supplied [email protected] Benedict XVI. This is a Church where the laity EDINBURGH Friday March 8 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH THAT’S LIFE 15 The unbreakable bond of mother and child As Mother’s Day nears, THAT’S LIFE explains the importance of the love and sacrifice that motherhood entails

A mother’s love is unconditional, the bond between mother and child is unbreakable and that love and bond leaves an indelible mark on the human heart

By Mary virus which had left those suffering from it with aching bones and soaring temperatures. McGinty That news took the shine off the visit and gave me time to ponder the fact that even when fully grow our children need us. The problems are dif- AVING just come home from an ferent and rarely as easily solvable as once they unexpected few days in Venice, I were but our counsel and soothing presence are ought to be well-placed to share just as necessary to them. We feel their pain, some travel tips. I should be able to whether physical or emotional, more keenly than dispense advice on the times and we would our own. costs of guided tours around the Doge’s Palace and the best itinerary to bag as many sights in as little hile in Italy, I had the privilege of meet- timeH as possible in the manner of an American ing the family my daughter will be stay- tourist. The must-see delights along the Grand ing with for the next few months. While Canal and the best ticket deals for the Vaporetti are allW around us spoke in varying degrees of fluency details that should be at my fingertips. the mother and I could have been hindered by our However, since the trip was a post-exam boost inability to speak each other’s language. But our of mummy-love for a slightly jaded Erasmus stu- shared Faith was a clear and immediate common dent we were not overly bothered by the need to bond. Where language failed us we soon found our see the sights. The Queen of the Adriatic is esti- own way to communicate. As she showed me pho- mated to be sinking at the relatively slow rate of tos of their meeting with a different sort of mother, 2mm a year and all being well the city will still be Mother Teresa, years ago in Rome we were able to there next time. express our mutual commitment to pro-life issues. Gordius No 81 So, more chatting and exchanging of news was Mothers’ Day came early for me when I was CROSSWORD done than sight-seeing. Naturally all that gabbing met at the airport by my baby holding a welcome needed to be fuelled and if you want to know the board. There would have been other women in the best cafes then, on that subject, I could write the arrivals hall who could lay claim to the title 1 2345 678 guidebook. The best recommendation I can give if ‘Mammy’ but the welcome was definitely for me 9 you are planning a trip to Venice any time soon is, and is a memory I will treasure. take your own lactating cow. Honestly. At one par- Our love for our children is indelibly written on 10 11 ticularly sprauncy watering hole on St Mark’s our hearts. It is indestructible, the strongest bond, Square they are looking for ten euros a pop for a the deepest love. This Mothers’ Day will be the caffe latte and only marginally less for an espresso. first when I am not buying a card or a gift. Perhaps 12 131415 By dint of its geographical positioning and the fact it is only when your mother is gone that you truly First entry out the hat next that Byron and some equally illustrious characters appreciate all the love and sacrifice which was 1617 TUESDAY will be the winner hung out there is apparently reason enough to manifest in all her thoughts and deeds. Instead I 18 19 20 charge an arm and a leg for a mere beverage. will reflect on a lifetime of love and guidance and Send your completed Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Daddy Bear had I will pray that I can continue to be the constant 21 22 crossword entries—along with morphed into Nurse Nancy and was doing both presence in my children’s lives in the same way day and night shift in sick bay thanks to a nasty my mother was for me. 23 24 your full name address and daytime phone number—to 25 CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 2627 2829 30 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 SCO pages thro 31 32 6BT ugh the ages 33 34 The winner’s name will be printed next week

50 years ago 35 36 The editor’s decision is final FIFTY years ago in The Scottish Catholic Observer, the meeting in the ACROSS LAST WEEK’S Chair of Unity Octave in Scotland, 1&11a Novel cardiac falcons scattered to find a meeting of SOLUTION where two meetings were held for papal electors (8,2,9) Catholic and Protestant churchmen and 6 Availed of (4) ACROSS 10 Is chopped ram OK for this style of Indian dish? (5) 1 Prisoner of conscience layfolk to discuss what they believed in 11 See 1 across and the possible prospect of a reunion, 12 Cowboy movie (7) 6 Grid 10 Vista was reported. 15 A Havana, for example (5) 11 Important 12 Embargo “Discussion was completely frank, the 17 Sea mammal or accountant (4) 15 Voter 17 Rope 18 Ovid friendly spirit which made it possible in the 18 Behold, morning clay (4) 19 Sushi 21 Cabaret 23 Decor 24 Luke 25 years ago first instance by no means preventing the 19 It makes one red to have gore strewn around the bend (5) 21 You'll find such a player in a scrum in Rugby (7) 25 Asti 26 Log on contrast of doctrine to emerge quite clearly,” 23 Of greater breadth (5) 28 Confess 33 Eloquence THE Scottish Catholic Observer’s the report stated. “What came out most 24 The first murder victim in the Bible (4) 34 Noose 35 Seek cover story 25 years ago concerned plainly of all was the gap between the pre- 25 Heroic tale, saga (4) the news that Bishop John Mone was vailing Protestant notion of worship as 26 Royal English racecourse (5) DOWN being installed as Bishop of Paisley being the concern primarily of the individ- 28 Negotiated a price in a market (7) 1 Pave 2 Insomniac after his predecessor Bishop Stephen ual, and the Catholic way of thinking about 33 Spread this around your earring, Ma (9) 3 Osaka 4 Eying 5 Oops 34 Not yet ignited; in darkness (5) 7 Roast 8 Determined McGill stepped down. Christian worship as being the concern, first 35 Impolite (4) Bishop Mone, who was an assistant of all, of Christ Himself—that is to say, as 9 Bravest 13 Rhea 36 Igor, composer of ,The Firebird,’ ‘The Rite of Spring,’ etc (10) Organic bishop in Glasgow Archdiocese for four starting with the love of the Son for the 14 DOWN 16 Gondoliers years before moving to Paisley was also Father in the bosom of the Holy Trinity— 20 Soupspoon President of the Scottish Catholic Interna- as then being revealed in the ‘obedience 1 Sweet bakery product (4) 2 This nanny might ruin dames (9) 21 Cranium 22 Earn tional Aid Fund and the Catholic Justice unto death’ of the Word Incarnate—as 3 Inclined (5) 27 Goose 29 Opens and Peace Commission of Scotland. finally being prolonged in the worshipping 4 Clergyman with many a motor (5) 30 Fungi 31 Into 32 Cede “The people of Paisley are wonderful Church, before ever the individual as such 5 Man-eating monster (4) people—even though they’re not all becomes involved in it all.” 7 Informal language, jargon (5) ‘Papes’”, Bishop McGill said. “And the It was concluded from the meeting that 8 Tyre sliced up in circumspect fashion (10) Last week’s winner was: priests are wonderful too.” these basic principles and superficial differ- 9 Throw away (7) Elizabeth Boyle, Airdrie 13 Reverberating sound that features in Harlech Overture (4) The SCO also reported on Bishop ences of opinion and the way the religion 14 City in East Anglia (7) Mone’s interest in golf and his unofficial was practised were to different for the 16 Do you use it to bang in nails or talons? (4-6) title of ‘golfer’s Bishop’ due to his role as Church to be united, due to the ‘unavoidable 20 Brollies (9) President in both the Clergy Golfing Soci- cleavage of general principle.’ 21 Cutting implement found in a strange war fest (7) Scottish Catholic Observer: eties of Great Britain and in Scotland. BRIDGET ORR 22 Sprint to find a character on part of the ladder (4) Scotland’s only national 27 Worried (5) 29 Bullfighting venue (5) Catholic weekly newspaper 30 Architect of the Sagrada Familia cathedral in Barcelona (5) printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. 31 Violent civil commotion (4) Registered at the Post Office ugh the ages 32 Remain with a cardinal by a Scottish river (4) SCO pages thro as a newspaper. 16 CHILDREN’S LITURGY THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 8 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

men who are publicly shaming the Responsorial Psalm woman. He doesn’t answer them. He 126:1-2ab, 2cd-3. just bends over and starts writing in the (R) The Lord has done great things for us. Fifth Sunday of Lent—First dirt with a stick or with his finger. Some It seemed like a dream when the Lord people think He might have been writing brought us back to the city of Zion. Reading the bad things that He had seen some of We celebrated with laughter and joyful the men do. Or maybe He was just songs. I am doing a new thing and I will give drink to my people. A writing on the ground so that people (R) The Lord has done great things for us. reading from the book of the prophet Isaiah 43:18-21 would stop staring at the woman and In the foreign nations it was said: “The look down to see what he was writing. Lord has worked miracles for His people.” The Lord says this: Forget what We really don’t know. And so we celebrated because the Lord had happened long ago! Don’t think What does Jesus say to the men who indeed worked miracles for us. about the past. I am creating want to punish the woman by throwing (R) The Lord has done great things for us. stones at her? Right, He says: “If any of something new. you have never sinned, then you can Second Reading There it is! Do you see it? I have put throw a stone at her.” I struggle for what is ahead; I run for the goal. A a road in the desert and streams in So then what happened? All the reading from the letter of Paul to the Philippians thirsty land. Every wild animal people who wanted to publicly shame 3:12-14. the woman and punish her for doing Brothers and sisters: I have not yet reached honours me, even the jackals and wrong—all those people, one by one, my goal, and I am not perfect. But Christ owls. had to admit to themselves that they, has taken hold of me. So I keep on running I provide water in the desert and Reflection and Discussion too, had done things that were wrong. and struggling to take hold of the prize. streams in a thirsty land for my DO YOU think most people have done Instead of throwing rocks at her, they My friends, I don’t feel that I have something wrong and tried to hide it? just put down their stones and walked already arrived. But I forget what is chosen people. I made them my Yes. We are not always good. We do away quietly. behind, and I struggle for what is ahead. I own nation, so they would praise things that we are ashamed of later, and How does Jesus treat the woman? Is run toward the goal, so that I can win the me. we hope no one will know. He kind to her? What does He say? prize of being called to Heaven. In this Gospel story the woman has Jesus does not shame the woman or This is the prize that God offers because The Word of the Lord done something wrong, and she gets tell her she should be punished. He just of what Christ Jesus has done. caught trying to hide her sin. Have you tells her not to sin again. He treats her The Word of the Lord ever tried to hide the fact that you have with respect. done something wrong, but your mum Do you think the woman will be a better Verse before the Gospel or dad or teacher discover it anyway? person now that she has met Jesus? Why? Joel 2:12-13. The Children’s Liturgy page is published one (Tell the children that you aren’t asking What does this story tell us about how (R) Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus them for examples; you are just asking followers of Jesus should treat people Christ. week in advance to allow RE teachers and those them if they can remember having the who do wrong? When we treat people With all your heart turn to me, says the taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to experience of being caught.) with respect, we give them a chance to Lord; for I am tender and compassionate. When you listened to this story, could admit they are wrong and to change and (R) Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment you tell how Jesus feels about shaming be better people. Christ. to their teaching materials someone in public? He doesn’t like it, does He? He doesn’t even look at the Activities Gospel G This Sunday we listened to how Jesus Let the person among you without sin be the first treats a woman who had done wrong in to throw a stone. A reading from the Holy Gospel secret. Distribute a rock to each of the according to John 8:2-11. children and tell them they will need it later. Jesus spent the night on the Mount of G We are followers of Jesus, so we don’t Olives. Then early the next morning He need rocks to throw at people who make went to the temple. The people came to Him mistakes or do bad things. Instead, we need and He sat down and started teaching them. Jesus to help us treat people with respect The Pharisees and the teachers of the even when they are not always good. I will Law of Moses brought in a woman who lead the prayers to Jesus and you will join had been caught in bed with a man who by saying: “Jesus, help me” after each was not her husband. They made her stand prayer. As you say: “Jesus, help me,” leave in the middle of the crowd. Then they said: your rock in a pile on the floor as a sign “Teacher, this woman was caught sleeping that you admit that you do wrong things with a man who is not her husband. The and that you know Jesus wants to help us Law of Moses teaches that a woman like help each other be good instead of being this should be stoned to death! What do mean to each other. you say?” They asked Jesus this question, because Prayer they wanted to test Him and bring some Jesus, help me admit my mistakes and charge against Him. But Jesus simply bent remember to ask you to help me be a better over and started writing on the ground with person. His finger. The crowd kept on asking Jesus ALL: Jesus, help me. about the woman. Finally, He stood up and Jesus, help me to say I am sorry when I said: “If any of you have never sinned, then have hurt someone. go ahead and throw the first stone at her!” ALL: Jesus, help me. Once again He bent over and began Jesus, help me be kind to someone who has writing on the ground. The people left one done wrong. by one, beginning with the oldest one in ALL: Jesus, help me. the crowd. Finally, Jesus and the woman Jesus, help me not to say hateful things to were there alone. Jesus stood up and asked someone who has hurt me. ALL: Jesus, her: “Where is everyone? Isn’t there help me. anyone left to accuse you?” Jesus, thank you for your good example of “No, sir,” the woman answered. kindness and respect to all; help me be like Then Jesus told her: “I am not going to you. accuse you either. You may go now, but ALL: Jesus, help me. don’t sin anymore.” Amen. The Gospel of the Lord Friday March 8 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH CHURCH NOTICES 17 CHURCH&PUBLICNOTICES EXPERTSERVICES

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DEATH SMITH RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM MEMORIAM CASSIDY, Cathie Treasured memories of our 5th Anniversary dear mother and wife, Sadie, In loving memory of my dear LATTA (Chisholm) born to eternal life, May 27, 2002. BOYLE mother, Cathie Cassidy, died After a short illness, Monica, “We thank You Almighty God, Remembering with love, our March 11, 2008. aged 52, died peacefully on for the treasured gift of love, dearest dad and papa, Benny, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for February 7, 2013, in the Victo- for those we have shared our who died March 13, 2004. her. ria Hospital. She was the lives with, and the memories Also our dearest mum and John, Moira. beloved daughter of Jean and we are blessed to hold in our nana, Betty, died June 7, Michael and sister to Anne hearts.” 2008. Marie, Michael, Gerard, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for We hold you close within our Jacqueline and Clare and a her. hearts, loving aunt and great-aunt. Inserted by Joe, Josephine And there you shall remain, The family wish to thank most and Bill. To walk with us throughout sincerely Canons Dunnachie, our lives, O’Sullivan and O’Leary and BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE McGILL Until we meet again. Deacon Ferguson for concele- 27th Anniversary From their loving family. brating the Requiem Mass in Please pray for the repose of the soul of our uncle, Rev- St Mary’s, Coatbridge on Feb- erend James McGill, who died ruary 12, 2013. Special thanks March 12, 1986. to Fr Donal Walsh, OFM, Hos- Immaculate Heart of Mary, pital Chaplain, and Fr Pat pray for him. CONDRON Hennesey of St Columbkille’s 28th Anniversary May he rest in peace. for their attention and spiritual In loving memory of my dear comfort. Many thanks to the McSHANE husband and father, Gerard, McPARTLIN doctors and nursing staff, Cherished memories of our who died March 10, 1985. Fr Francis, died March 14, dear mammy, granny and We never knew that morning especially the ICU and CCU 2009. Wards and Ward A in the Vic- great-granny, Mary, and our That sorrow was so near, beloved Rosemary (MacIntyre). Would those who think of him toria Hospital. Also thanks to today, We only know that we lost all our friends, relatives and Gentle woman, quiet light, GALLAGHER The one we all loved so very Happy Birthday Andrea on A little prayer to Jesus say. neighbours for so many Mass Morning star, so strong and dear, your 32nd birthday on March 12. Forever in our thoughts and and sympathy cards and flow- bright, BROLLY You left without a last As thoughts go back to the prayers. ers, organist, cantor, Fr Gentle mother, peaceful dove, Remembering the fourteenth goodbye, day you were born, From Margaret. Sweeney and hall staff of St Teach us wisdom, teach us anniversary of our beloved But memories of you will We treasure the memories we Patrick’s, caterers and the love. Jim, a loving husband and never die. have of you. funeral directors. From the family. father, who died on March 12, God will link the broken chain, Love you always. Fortified by Rites of Holy Church. 1999. As one by one we meet again. Mum, Dad and all the family. May she rest in peace. Hide me in the shadow of Your Inserted by his loving wife xx St Monica, pray for us. wings. Margaret and sons Raymund Holy Mass will be offered for As for me, in my justice I shall and Gerry. the intentions of all. see Your face and be filled, when I awake, with the sight CUSHLEY of Your glory. 20th Anniversary MOTHERS DAY Eternal rest grant unto him, O REMEMBRANCE In loving memory of my dear Lord, wife, Agnes (Timmons), who And may perpetual light shine died March 14, 1993. upon him. May she rest in peace. McPARTLIN May he rest in peace. 4th Anniversary Our Lady of Good Aid, pray From his loving wife Mary and Remembering with love and for her. PRETE family. gratitude, Fr Francis John. On this special day, Mother’s McPartlin, former parish priest Day, we have precious memo- of St Gilda’s, Rosneath, who DONOGHUE ries of Annie (Tracey), a dear MacDONALD died on March 14, 2009. BROLLY 1st Anniversary wife, darling mother, gran and Precious memories of Gerald, whose third anniver- Donald, a dear brother, Riches I heed not or man’s In loving memory of Charlotte, great-gran, who died October sary occurs on March 12, brother-in-law and uncle, who empty praise, died March 11, 2012. Beloved 6, 2001. 2013. Also Joe and Lawrence. died on February 6, 2011, and Thou my inheritance through wife of the late Jim, much You were a person so very rare, All remembered with love and whose 70th birthday occurs on all my days, loved mother of Patricia, Content at home and always affection by their sister-in-law March 8. Thou and Thou only, Roseleen and Frances and BRENNAN there, Mary, nieces and nephews Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for The first in my heart, adored grandmother of We remember with deepest Your life was unselfish, for Maria, Ann, Kevin and him. High King of Heaven, Camilla, Verity, Robin and love, affection and gratitude your family you lived, Vincent. Morag, Ronald and family, My treasure Thou art. Timothy. our dear mother, Rebecca, on Not to receive, always to give. Eriskay. Please pray to God for all Mother’s Day. The dearest mother this world priests that they may live their DUFFY Inserted by her loving family. could hold, lives in His service and depart In loving memory of Marian, The sweetest smile and a them in His grace. who died March 7, 2010. Also heart of gold, Our Blessed Lady, protect Betty, October 17, 2010 and Those who knew her will all them. my beloved husband, Joe, know, St Joseph, protect them. M.M. July 25, 2012. How much we lost some time Time slips away and life goes ago. on, We love and miss you so But from our hearts you’re much mum. never gone, Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant We think about you always her eternal rest. and talk about you too, Till we meet again. We have so many memories, From your loving family. THOMSON CARLIN But oh how I wish we still had A loving gran, kind and true, Precious memories of my 11th Anniversary you. COONEY (née Houston) One in a million gran, that was beloved husband, Dave, died In loving memory of Alex, who Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for -Bridget (Bunty) you, April 16, 2000, and whose died March 9, 2002. them. Remembering with love and Thank you for the years we 75th birthday falls on March 8. A loving heart stopped beating From Jessie and all in Black- pride, our treasured Mum, shared, Remembering you always, as we watched you slip away, burn. Mum-in-law and Grandma, The love you gave, the way Forgetting you never. Our hearts were truly broken Bunty especially on Mothers Day. you cared. From your loving wife Cathie. as you fought so hard to stay, Place Your Intimation St. Pio, pray for her. Love and miss you forever. God saw that you were tired, a Dad and granda, Announcing, Remembering too, Jim and From all your loving grandchil- With fond memories of birth- cure was not to be, Remembering, John, also gone before us. Thanking dren. xxxx days past. He put His arms around you Births, Marriages, Eternal rest grant unto them, A kiss blown up to the sky so Remembering you with love and whispered, Come to Me. Deaths,Anniversaries O Lord, blue, on your birthday and every day. Your loving family, wife Sadie, And let perpetual light shine Catch it great-gran, it’s just for From David and Pauline, daughter and son-in-law, upon them, you. Anne-Marie and Paul, your Yvonne and Gerry, and May they rest in peace, Amen. From your little great-grand- grandchildren and great- granddaughters Donnamarie To place a Family Announcement Contact Inserted by the family. children xxxx grandchildren. and Danielle. Patricia Cairney: 0141 241 6106 Friday March 8 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19

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GLEN MacKINNON NUGENT Please remember in your In loving memory of my dear Treasured memories on the prayers, Michael, died March uncles, George, who died on twenty fourth anniversary of 7, 1997, a much loved hus- March 20, 1986, and Alister, our dear dad, John, who fell band, dad and grandpa. who died on March 8, 2005. asleep on March 9, 1989. Today is remembered and qui- We will always remember you. Also his beloved wife and our etly kept, Eternal rest grant unto them, devoted mum, Rose, taken Those who loved him will O Lord, from us on September 4, never forget. And let perpetual light shine 2009. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for upon them, Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray him. May they rest in peace. for them. St Joseph, pray for him. Inserted by Teresa, Joe and All their loving family. Xx St. Pio, pray for him. MacDONALD McINTYRE family. ROUSE May he rest in peace. 9th Anniversary Of your charity, please Treasured memories of our Agnes and family. Remembering Peggy remember in your prayers, the MacKINNON wonderful mum, Nan, who MacDonald, who died on 21st anniversary of John A.H. 18th Anniversary died on March 7, 2002. McIntyre, beloved husband HILL March 12, 2004, aged 75. In loving memory of my dear We reflect with such admira- 52nd Anniversary So greatly missed by all. and father, who died March husband, our dear father and tion and respect on the won- 14, 1992. In loving memory of Margaret Our Lady of the Isles, pray for grandfather, Calum, who died derful woman you were, Mum. Greatly missed. her. Carroll, who died March 10, Catherine and Kathleen. March 14, 1995. R.I.P. You stood with courage to 1961, also her beloved hus- Forever in our thoughts. Happy memories, kept for- meet the responsibilities that band, Charles Hill, died Inserted by her families in ever, fell upon you and sacrificed so November 11, 1954, late of 22 Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inver- MacINTYRE Of days when we were all much for the love of your children. Annette Street, Glasgow, G42. ness, Australia, Luton, 5th Anniversary together. What you have accomplished Pennsylvania and South Uist. Treasured memories of our Each of us in our own way, is more than you will ever KEARNEY dear mum, Mary, who died Have special thoughts of you ROBERTSON realise. In loving memory of Monica MacDONALD March 13, 2008. today. 4th Anniversary When we think of all that you Kearney, who died March 10, In loving memory of my dear Forever in our thoughts. Close in our hearts your mem- Treasured memories of have done for our family, and 1992, her parents, Thomas husband, Allan, dad and Our Lady, Star of the Sea, ory is kept, Priscilla O’Neill, a loving and all the love you so generously and Agnes, her brother, granddad, died March 12, pray for her. To treasure forever and never much missed mum, gran and poured from your heart, we Thomas Townsend, who died 2006. R.I.P. Inserted by her loving family, forget. wee gran, who died March 6, feel humbled. in Canada on December 8, Never from the hearts that home and away. Fois shiorruidh thoir dha A 2009. There will never be enough 1991, and her sisters, Norah loved you. Bunessan Street, Glasgow. Thighearna, Because you were so special, gratitude to repay you, but our Graham, who died on May 24, Will your memories ever fade. Agus solus nach dibir No words can ever say, heart will always be filled with 2004, and Margaret, who died Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for dearrsadh air. How much we love and miss the joy of knowing your love. on August 4, 2006. him and St Pio, pray for him. Inserted by his loving wife you mum, It is the most precious gift that Sacred Heart, have mercy on Inserted by Nan and family. Hughina and family. Today and every day. we have ever received, for it is them. St Martin, pray for my mum. the one that you have so Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for MacDONALD MOONEY Your Jean, Wilma and Pat. wisely taught us to set free them. In loving memory of my dear 19th Anniversary My gran lived for those she and share with others. husband, Andrew, who died In loving memory of my loved, We love you for being a caring McAULEY on March 7, 2010. R.I.P. beloved wife, Elizabeth (Lily), And I will love you always person, a remarkable woman 17th Anniversary Quietly today your memory I who died March 5, 1994. gran. and an exceptional mum. This In loving memory of our dear treasure, In our hearts you are always Granddaughter Jane. love that you have given will uncle, John, B.E.M., who died Missing you always, forgetting there, Kisses blown up to the sky so forever live within us. March 6, 1996. you never. Loved and remembered in blue, Love always from Lesley, Vin- Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Our Lady of the Isles, pray for every prayer. Catch them wee gran they are cent, Audrey and Lorraine. him. him. McKEE Husband James and family. just for you. Loving memories of our won- 21st Anniversary Inserted by the family. Inserted by his loving wife Great-granddaughters Jane, derful aunt and great aunt, Mary Ann. In loving memory of my dear Kim and Cara and great-great- husband, Robert (Bob), who Nanny Rouse. grandson, Jayden James. McCORMICK died suddenly on March 7, MOORE Forever in our hearts and In loving memory of our dear MacINNES 1992. R.I.P. 25th Anniversary prayers. 13th Anniversary son and brother, Thomas He lived for those he loved, In loving memory of our dear ROONEY Sadly missed, lovingly remem- Remembering Calum In loving memory of our dear Anthony, who died March 9, And those he loved remember. mother and gran, Agnes (née bered. 1987. Ruaraidh MacInnes, who died Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Kelly), who died March 11, father, John Francis Rooney, All we ask of you, Nanny, St Thomas and St Anthony, suddenly on March 13, 2000, him. 1988, also our dear father and who died February 23, 1968, remember us at the Altar of God. pray for him. aged 50 years. Inserted by his loving wife pa, Paddy, died November 10, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. From Angela, Brian, Ray, In loving memory of my sister- “O Lord, welcome his soul into Eileen and family. 1976, and our beloved sister (Formerly of Airdrie, Lanark- Victoria, Claudia and Shauna. in-law, Sr Agnes, who died Paradise and from there may and aunt, Frances Conway, shire). xxxxxx. March 22, 2005. he be together with the Risen died March 2, 1991. Inserted by his son John D, Nanny. St Clare, pray for her. Christ.” “We have loved them in life, Ann and children, 27 Hillsview There are so many words we Inserted by Theresa and family. So sadly missed from his Let us not forget them in Avenue, Toronto Ontario. could try to say to you to let home at Ceannard, Bornish, death.” you know how much you McCOURT South Uist, by his wife, Mary, Inserted by their loving family. WILSON meant to us. But really, the 8th Anniversary daughters Jessica, Jane, In memory of our beloved two most important feelings In loving memory of Maureen Helen and Alana. mother, Margaret McGorry, we want you to know are, Sherry, who died March 8, The families from Bishop- MURPHY who died March 9, 1989. Thank you for all your love, 2005, beloved wife of the late briggs, Gerinish, Newton 12th Anniversary With gratitude for the love, And we love you with all our Jimmy McCourt, a much loved Mearns, South Boisdale and Please pray for the repose of care and affection you gave hearts. mum and gran. Fr. Colin, Ecuador. the soul of Bridget Moffatt, us all our lives. From all your grandchildren. Inserted by the family. who died March 11, 2001, and Inserted by John, Angela, MacINNES her husband, Anthony, who Gerard and Karen. THANKSGIVING In fond and loving memory of MacKINNON joined his sweetheart on John (Iain), a dearly loved Treasured memories of Ann, a November 15, 2009. DEAR HEART OF JESUS, in husband and dad, died so loving Mum, Grandmother and No treasure on earth can the past I have asked You for suddenly on March 11, 1995. Sister, who passed away sud- replace you mum and dad. many favours, this time I ask R.I.P. denly on Friday, March 9, 2012. Sleep tight … You this special one (mention Sorely missed. It isn’t what we write, Inserted by your loving daugh- your favour), then take it, Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant BIRTHDAYS It isn’t what we say, ters Eileen, Brenda, grandson Heart of Jesus, and place it him eternal rest. Damien and son-in-law, Allan. CELEBRATIONS within Your heart where Your Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for It’s how we feel deep inside, R.I.P. Father sees it, then in His him. As we think of you today. CONGRATULATIONS merciful eyes, it shall become Chrissie and family. Inserted by her loving family. Your favour, not mine. Amen. MURPHY CALL Say for three days; publication McGRANE Please pray for the soul of our promised. Also thanks to Our 1st Anniversary dear sister, Kathleen, who PATRICIA Blessed Lady, St Teresa, St In loving memory of Finlay, died March 12, 1982, beloved Anthony, St Joseph and St who died on March 10, 2012, daughter of the late Thomas 0141 Andrew. – S.C. aged 41 years. Beloved and Margaret Murphy. 241 6106 brother of Michael and Our Lady of Lourdes and St GRATEFUL thanks to St nephew of Aunt Betty. John Ogilvie, pray for her. Jude. Publication promised. – St Anthony, pray for him. Inserted by her family. 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CCASIONALLY we get a reminder that history is an evolving reality. As this article goes to press, we are no longer in the Papacy of Benedict XVI; a new era in Papal history has begun. There is an innerO contradiction in the Papal office, a dichotomy between office and incum- bent. Sometimes a new Pope can mean continuity, at other times a new Bishop of Rome means great changes. Yet underneath that is Benedict XVI’s hermeneutics of continuity, the constant truth that underpins the Chair of St Peter. We do well to keep that in mind as, in our series, we turn to one of the least elevating periods in the history of the Papacy. The period between c1450 and 1516 saw the Papal chair occupied by a series of Popes whose main interests were the arts, money, ostentatious dis- play and control over their worldly domain in Italy. This does not necessar- ily mean that the incumbents were always worthless men, nor that they did not mean well. The example of Pope Pius II shows this most clearly. Pope Pius II (Enea Silvio de Piccolo- mini) was a very learned humanist, whose autobiography has stood the test of time. An accomplished diplomat, he canonised St Catherine of Sienna, the courageous Dominican who had worked incessantly to end the Papal Exile in Avignon. He laboured to reform religious orders, and exerted himself in reforming the Papal court. All of these were noble acts, and he achieved some remarkable results. Set against that were his nepotistic tendencies, which cleared the path for abuse much worse under his successors. He also signally failed to curb a resur- gent French monarchy under Louis XI, which began a disastrous series of inter- personal life was anything but moder- from its European confines. This was to tainly lived up to his womanising and Pope Julius II pictured commissioning ferences in Italian affairs. In Bohemia, ate. Known for wearing make-up and have truly long-term consequences, violent reputation. Of course, this was Michelangelo, Bramante, and Raphael to he failed to either dislodge or reform for his tantrums, he accelerated the which none could have foreseen, but it hardly Pope Alexander’s fault. Unfor- construct the new Basilica of St Peter. Pope Julius was a member of one of the three the Hussite King, Jiří z Poděbrad, nepotistic tendencies. A profligate is to Pope Alexander’s great credit that tunately, he did little to curtail his chil- most notorious families to hold the Papacy, whilst the alliance with the Emperor spender, he also accelerated the income he facilitated the religious development dren, either. One feels a little for Pope during a period crying out for reform soon foundered on Frederick III’s lack stream of the Holy See. A good deal of of the Americas. Like Pope Pius II Alexander VI; he was famed for not of real power. The age of the Habsburgs this was derived from selling benefices before him, Pope Alexander denounced having an apologist until the twentieth was a little in the future. and indulgences, both grist to the mill slavery and insisted that all mankind century, and still today very few are behaving, in short, as a temporal and Much of this was hardly Pope Pius of reformers critical of the Papacy. was created equal—it was a statement willing to write anything good about not a spiritual ruler. However, that II’s fault: he found himself swimming After Pope Paul II came some of the more ignored than adhered to, but it him. As witnessed above, I do not agree would be unfair. He tried to curtail against the tide of history, as was made most notorious Popes in history, includ- was made. with this totally negative judgement. simony, erected dioceses in the Ameri- clear by his total failure to mobilize the ing those from the Della Rovere, Bor- Again like Pope Pius II, though, However, there is no escaping the dam- cas and began the construction of the Kings of Christendom against the now gia and Medici families. These great Pope Alexander’s personal life obliter- age his Pontificate did to both the Chair new Basilica of St Peter, replacing the very serious Turkish threat. Since the Italian and Spanish clans came to ated his not inconsiderable achieve- of St Peter and the Catholic Church. old structure with the architectural pearl fall of Constantinople, the Islamic regard the Papal tiara as their personal ments. Indeed, even Pope Pius was that still stands today. Ottomans were sweeping northwards possession, and the Papacy as merely shocked at some of the behaviour of the hen Pope Alexander died in It was not enough. The construction through the Balkans, and Ottoman another crown to wear, another means young Borgia prince. He advanced his 1503, and after the 26 day of the new Basilica, the wars, the pirates were threatening the southern to enrich themselves and their families. children’s careers, which contempo- Papacy of Pius III, the Col- patronage of the arts: these all cost for- Italian coast. It was the first time since Again, it was not all darkness. Pope raries found shocking. Not that having legeW of Cardinals tried to undo some of tunes. The need for cash simply inhib- the eleventh century that Islamic forces Sixtus IV, the first Della Rovere Pope, children out of wedlock was that the damage. That this was the case ited any significant reform where it was were active on the Italian Peninsula. built the fabulous Sistine Chapel and unusual at the time; many temporal shows the depth of discomfort in the most needed: at parish level and around However, the Pope’s dissolute life— spent a fortune improving the living rulers had illegitimate offspring, too. It Church: most of them owed their red the selling of indulgences and masses he fathered two illegitimate children conditions of the poorest in the Eternal was the fact that they were conceived hats to the preceding, morally corrupt for the dead. Still, one would doubt that before he accepted Holy Orders to City. The first Borgia Pope, Pope whilst Pope Alexander was already in Popes. They elected the second Della the formidable Pope Julius would have become Pope—was another matter Alexander VI, was incredibly popular Holy Orders that bothered many. It Rovere Pope, Julius II, but on certain been ineffective when Luther’s chal- altogether. In an age that cried out for with the Romans. He eradicated the seemed to confirm the anti-clerical conditions, one of which was the call- lenge transformed the demands for moral leadership from the Holy See, the chronic lawlessness of the City, and stereotype of the lecherous priest, ing of a council, the other immediate reform in the Church into an overthrow fact that the occupant was anything but held an open court once a week for which did much to undermine the trust implementation of reform. of the age-old Apostolic structures of moral was fatal. If this had been those Romans seeking redress to of ordinary Catholics in their clergy. Their intentions were admirable, and the Church. Unfortunately, his succes- restricted to Pope Pius II alone it would injustice. His children, in particular the notori- history may have taken a very different sor, the first Medici Pope, Leo X, not have mattered. Unfortunately, it During his Pontificate, the Spanish ous Lucrezia, enhanced the sense that turn had the Pope they elected adhered lacked any initiative. It was reported was not. reached the shore of the Americas when the dissolute and sex-obsessed had to their remit. The Pontefice terribile that upon his election he exclaimed: Columbus set foot in the Caribbean, taken hold of St Peter’s Barque. It has chose to ignore them. He led his troops “Let us enjoy the Papacy, since God has he brief seven-year Pontificate of and the Portuguese ensured that a sta- to be said that we have little evidence to clear the Papal States of foreign given it to us.” He was hardly the man Paul II altered nothing. Although ble sea-link with India was put in place. that Lucrezia was as brazen as her myth occupants, and began a series of to lead the Papacy through the greatest The opposed humanist learning his Christendom was about to push out suggests, but Cesare, her brother, cer- alliances to drive the French from Italy, crisis in its history: the Reformation. 22 CELEBRATING LIFE THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 8 2013 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]

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SUN 10 MARCH THE JOURNEY HOME 9AM 9PM THE FOURTH RUPTURE A PATH KEEPER OF A GIFT TOWARDS RECONCILIATION WED 13 MARCH 1PM 1PM LIVE SUNDAY MASS LIVE HOLY MASS 2.30PM 9PM CATHOLICISM TRIAL AT TARA 3.30PM THURS 14 MARCH LENTEN REFLECTIONS 1PM 6PM HOLY MASS THE WORLD OVER 8PM More than fair outcome for Fairtrade event 8PM EWTN LIVE LENTEN PARISH MISSION 9PM THE Traidcraft group at St Mary’s and taking for Fairtrade this year. A free raffle, Paul’s, which were joined in Autumn last year, 10PM THE CROWN OF THE AVENTINE St Paul’s Church in Hamilton marked with a Fairtrade Pampering Set prize, took are pictured cutting a special cake, which was the start of Fairtrade Fortnight by ‘tak- place at the church as well as a quiz for the enjoyed by everyone. St Mary’s Traidcraft VATICANO FRI 15 MARCH ing a step for Fairtrade 2013’ at their parish’s young people, which had the prize group has been running a stall and coffee 11PM 1PM coffee morning on Sunday February 24. of a Fairtrade chocolate egg explaining the morning monthly foralmost 20 years and is one BENEDICTION & DEVOTIONS HOLY MASS Group members were asked to write on meaning of Easter. of several faith groups that helped Scotland cut out footprints the steps that they were Children of the parishes of St Mary’s and St achieve its Fairtrade status on February 25. MON 11 MARCH 8PM 1PM THE WORLD OVER LIVE HOLY MASS 9PM 7PM LIVES OF THE SAINTS EWTN ON LOCATION SAT 16 MARCH 9PM 1PM LIVES OF THE SAINTS HOLY MASS TUES 12 MARCH 7PM Pupils from Our Lady of Good Aid 1PM RIVER OF LIGHT Cathedral Primary HOLY MASS 9PM School in Motherwell got 8PM EWTN THEOLOGY ROUNDTABLE their annual Lenten charities appeal off to a flying start by LAY READERS’ GUIDE contributing 241 by Fr John Breslin bags to the Mary’s Meals Backpack Project. The project

SPOTLIGHT ON... was the first in a series of SUNDAY MARCH 10 fundraising events Lent 4C. Joshua 5:9-12. Response: Taste and see that that will take the Lord is good. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21. Luke 15:1-3, place in the school 11-32. throughout Lent. All money raised will be given to MONDAY charities supporting Isaiah 65:17-21. Response: I will praise you Lord, you those in need have rescued me. John 4:43-54.

TUESDAY Green-fingered pupils from Ezekiel 17:1-9. 12. Response: The Lords of hosts is with Lochyside Primary School in us: The God of Jacob is our stronghold. John 5: 1-3, 5-16. Fort William have been using their gardening skills to raise money for Marie Curie cancer WEDNESDAY care charity. Since November, Isaiah 65 49:8-15. Response: The Lord is kind and full Lochyside pupils have been of compassion. John 5:17-30. nurturing bulbs, which were planted in the school green THURSDAY house, which they have now Exodus 32:7-14. Response: O Lord, remember me out put in to plant pots and are selling to raise money for Marie of the love You have for Your people. John 5:31-47. Curie. To celebrate their hard work, Lochyside pupils were FRIDAY recently allowed to come in to Wisdom 2:1.12-22-10. Response: The Lord is close to school wearing yellow, the the broken-hearted. John 7:1-2. 10.25-30 same colour as Marie Curie’s daffodil emblem. This is just one of a number of SATURDAY charity appeals Lochyside Jeremiah 11:18-20. Response: Lord God, I take refuge pupils are involved in this year. in You. John 7:40-52. PIC: ANTHONY MACMILLAN Friday March 8 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH RETREATS 23

IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY CENTRE Follow Pope Emeritus Benedict ‘A Welcoming Space in the Heart of the City’ 2012 – 2013 Programme DROP-IN EVENTS XVI’s prayerful and spiritual lead Taizé Prayer Evenings – 3rd Monday of each month begins 7.30-8.30pm Drop-in Retreat Mornings: 1st Friday each month 10am-1pm IAN DUNN looks at the place where Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Lunchtime: ‘Eat, Pray, Breathe’ space to pause, rest and reflect, every Tuesday 1-1.30pm Carers Support Group offering a monthly space for refreshment and renewal for those who care for others, last will now spend his days and espouses the values of retreats Tuesday each month, 1.30-4pm There is no need to book for our Drop-In Events but please do so for all other events, courses and retreats. S POPE Emeritus ***** Benedict XVI EVENTS embraces a life of Encountering God through the feminine: Saturday 11th May 10.30am -4.30pm. Exploring ways of quiet contemplation encountering God in and through the greater wholeness of ourselves, humanity and the earth. and prayer, now is God, Creation & Human Becoming: Saturday 11th May 10.30am -4.30pm. A spacious day to engage with the an ideal time to follow his exam- emerging stories of the Universe and mankind and reflect on how the Spirit of God is at work at this juncture in ple and go on a spiritual retreat. history -named by some, ‘The Great Turning’. AAfter his resignation last Being Human, Being Dancer: Saturday 1st June 10.30am-4.30pm. A day to explore the inner landscapes of the Thursday the Pope Emeritus soul - using art/image making and contemplation to open up this changing terrain. No artistic expertise required, moved from the Vatican to the all materials supplied. Papal villa in Castel Gandolfo while remodeling work was com- five years in the monastery. The adoration, praise and reparation’ Vatican II Council – Celebrating 50 Years pleted on the Mater Ecclesiae first community was the Poor in silence and solitude ‘to sup- The Eucharist: A Vision Now Realised? With Right Rev Maurice Taylor, Sunday, 10th March 2-5pm Monastery (above right) in the Clares, then the Carmelites, the port the Holy Father in his daily Whispers of the Spirit: The Church of the Future with Fr Gerard O’Hanlon SJ, Saturday 13th April 2-5pm Vatican Gardens. That building Benedictines and, most recently, care for the whole Church.’ Christian Hope in Today’s World with Professor Werner Jeanrond, Saturday 18th May 2-5pm began life as the Vatican gar- Visitandine nuns. Like the Pope Emeritus we Reclaiming the Laity with Dr Theodora Hawksley, Saturday 15th June 2-5pm dener’s house, but was estab- The rules of the Mater Eccle- can all help the Church and the ***** lished as a cloistered convent by siae Convent specified that the new Pope by visiting one of the RETREATS: Blessed John Paul II in 1994. aim of the community living many fine retreat centres around A Residential ‘Taster Retreats’ at the Xaverian Conforti Centre, Coatrbride - ‘Restful Waters, Pope Emeritus Benedict said there is ‘the ministry of prayer, the UK and praying for them. Green Pastures’ 26th-28th April. A good introduction to a peacful retreat experience with others it was his intention to ‘devotedly without being completely silent. serve the Holy Church of God in ***** the future through a life dedi- cated to prayer’ in that place for ISC CLOSING DAY: Saturday, 22nd June 10.30am-4.30pm the rest of his days. ‘Just Call Me Lopez’ - based on her recently published book of the same title Margaret Silf will lead us on a journey of discovery into the real heart of the man we know as St Ignatius Loyola. he monastery, a building of Please either browse our website, www.iscglasgow.co.uk, which has more information on the about 4300 square feet has events, course and retreats, for bookings or a copy of the programme contact: 12 monastic cells and a Tchapel. The complex, mostly hid- The Administrative Secretary, den from view by a high fence Ignatian Spirituality Centre and hedges, includes a vegetable Please either browse our website, www.iscglasgow.co.uk, which has more information on the garden. It occupies about 8600 events, courses and retreats, for bookings or a copy of the programme contact: square feet on a hill to the west of The Administrative Secretary, Ignatian Spirituality Centre, the apse of St Peter’s Basilica. Over the last 19 years, differ- 35 Scott Street, Glasgow, G3 6PE ent orders of cloistered nuns Tel 0141 354 0077 Fax 0141 331 4588 have spent fixed terms of three to e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.iscglasgow.co.uk Registered Charity SCO 40490 & 230165 FORTHCOMING RETREATS AT CRAIGE LODGE Benedic(ne 22ND-24TH MARCH FAMILY WEEK RETREATS Monastery Praying for Holy Week -Roy Schoeman 9-13th April 5TH-7TH APRIL 15 -19th July Eucharist weekend -Craig Lodge Community 30th July- 3rd August Largs 20th - 24th August 19TH-21ST APRIL 15th - 19th Ocotber Offers Private Individualor Group Retreats Within the serene se*ng with spectacular views of the Clyde, the The Holy Spirit & Healing - Joe Dalton Cumbrae Islands and the Largs Hills you are invited to share the spiritual 3RD-5TH MAY riches of our monas(c, liturgical and Eucharis(c life. Divine Mercy -Fr Peter Prusakiewicz Accomoda(on 6TH-10TH MAY Ë Self-catering 6 Bedroom co)age for group retreats: 1 double & 5 single Geoff & Gina Poulter - Catholic Bible School rooms. To book the co)age please give 2-4 months no(ce as it is very popular. Ë 17TH-19TH MAY The Guest House is also available. If you are a large group please make sure to book one month in advance. Celebra%ng Pentecost Together- Andy Stayne, New Life Catholic Community For details and booking telephone or write to: 20TH-24TH MAY Mother Prioress, Benedic(ne Monastery Pain%ng Week -Ne&a Ewing & Calum MacFarlane Barrow 5 Mackerston Place, Largs 24TH-26TH MAY Ayrshire, KY30 8BY Healing Wounded Emo%ons -Fr Pat Deegan Tel: 01475 687320 31ST MAY-2ND JUNE Corpus Chris% Weekend -Craig Lodge Community Visit: The Chris(an Heritage Museum tracing the history of Monas(cism from the Desert Fathers through Europe, and via Ireland to the west of Scotland Open: March – October 12.45 – 4.30pm daily Guided tours available (bookable in advance) contact Visit www.craiglodge.org for retreat details Tea Room open as above. T:01838 200 216 E:[email protected] Facebook Craig Lodge Family House of Prayer Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1AR Visit www. tyburnconvent.org.uk/monasteries follow link for Scotland 24 VOCATIONS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 8 2013 Retreat and you may find your vocation MARTIN DUNLOP suggests that a visit to a youth retreat or festival could help a young person to discern their vocation

HERE are a number people—told the SCO that a attending one of our retreats.” Many young people who decide to of ways in which number of religious vocations follow a vocation to the priesthood priests, religious and have been discerned from outh 2000 seeks to draw or religious life are inspired to do so lay people, including youths attending the group’s young people in to a per- by participating in a youth retreat or festival like Youth 2000 married couples, various retreats and events. sonal relationship with may discern their vocation. One “Since Youth 2000 was initi- JesusY Christ, lived at the heart of such way, although it may not be ated [20 years ago], we have the Catholic Church. The organ- each year during the August theT first to spring to mind for heard of more than 80-90 young isation does this, primarily, Bank Holiday weekend. many people, is by attending a people saying that our retreats through weekend prayer festi- “We have up to 1500 young youth retreat or festival. have had a direct influence on vals, where young people are Catholics in attendance at the Fiona Mansford, national their religious vocation,” Ms introduced to the essentials of the Walsingham pilgrimage,” Ms coordinator of Youth 2000—an Mansford said. “Perhaps they Catholic Faith: Mass, Eucharistic Mansford said. organisation for Catholic young prayed for their vocation while Adoration, Confession, Scripture Many priests, seminarians and and Devotion to Our Lady. members of religious orders The festivals provide an attend the Youth 2000 retreats, opportunity for young Catholics, while a vocations’ workshop is between the ages of 16-30, to also a regular feature at the events. FRANCISCAN experience the love of God, to “The promotion of vocations MISSIONARIES receive the grace of conversion is something we actively encour- and to begin living anew the age,” Ms Mansford said, before OF ST. JOSEPH Christian life. recalling the testimony of a “The Eucharist is the key fea- teenager at one of the organisa- Are you called like Francis of Assisi ture of our retreats,” Ms Mans- tion’s previous retreats. to live the Gospel radically? ford said. “We are in the “At the end of a recent retreat, presence of the Blessed Sacra- an 18-year-old-boy stood up and Want to know more? ment 24/7.” said that he had been wanting to Although it holds many go on to become an engineer fol- retreats south of the border, team and its volunteers. Email Sister Noel – retreat weekends throughout the lowing his studies, but he was Youth 2000 is keen to extend its year, Youth 2000’s main event is now seriously considering his outreach to young Catholics in I To find out more about Youth [email protected] the annual gathering in Walsing- vocation to the priesthood,” she Scotland and plans for a Glas- 2000, visit the organisation’s ham—England’s national shrine said. gow retreat are currently being website: http://www.youth2000 www.fmsj.co.uk to Our Lady—that takes place Although running various looked in to by the Youth 2000 .org Reg. Charity no. 1135474 Honouring an abundant and prodigal God

THERE IS a disturbing trend Good riddance, they weren’t dance. Inside God there is no within our churches today. real Christians anyway. Or, in scarcity, no stinginess, no Congregation of Alexian Brothers Simply put, we are seeing Fr Ronald the words of some Catholic sparing of mercy. As the The Alexian Brothers, as followers of Jesus the the embrace of our churches commentators, they were parable of the Sower makes Healer, dedicate their lives to serving the sickand become less-and-less Rolheiser ‘Cafeteria-Catholics,’ picking clear, this God scatters His seed those on the margins of society. They do this with the inclusive. More-and-more, and choosing which parts of the indiscriminately on every kind our churches are demanding Gospel they like and turning a of soil—bad soil, mediocre support of prayer and community life. a purity and exclusivity opposite of being ‘Catholic’ is meaty Catholicism into soil, good soil, excellent soil. not demanded by Jesus in to define our faith-family too Catholic-light. God can do this because God’s Gospels. narrowly. ‘Catholic’ means Such a judgement, however love and mercy are limitlessness. The very word ‘inclusivity’ wide, universal. It means sincere and well intentioned, God, it seems, never worries is often glibly dismissed as incarnating the embrace of an needs to operate under two about someone receiving cheap, Is Jesus calling you? being part of the ‘I am spiritual abundant and prodigal God huge caution flags. First, such a undeserved grace. As well, For information contact: but not religious’ ethos, as if whose sun shines on all judgement leaves the person Jesus assures us that God is Director of Vocation Alexian Brothers being inclusive were some kind indiscriminately, the bad as making it rather vulnerable. prodigal. Like the father of the of lightweight, New-Age, thing well as the good. Jesus once Who is a true, fully practising prodigal son and his older website: www.alexianbrothers.ie rather than a central demand defined this by saying: “In my Catholic? Several years ago, I brother, God embraces both Contact: [email protected] Tel: 00353 94 937 6996 within Christian discipleship Father’s house there are many was asked by a Catholic school the missteps of our immaturity itself. rooms.” God’s heart is wide, board to write a definition of as well as the bitterness What does it mean to be abundance, prodigal, and what it means to be a ‘practising and resentment within our inclusive? We can begin with universally-embracing, a heart Catholic.’ I agonised over the maturity. Good religion needs the word ‘Catholic.’ The that takes care to pray for those task, examined the classical to honour that. opposite of being ‘Catholic’ is ‘other sheep who are not of this working definitions for that, Today, on both sides of the not being ‘Protestant.’ The fold.’ To be ‘Catholic’ is to and eventually produced a bit ideological divide, conservative opposite of ‘Catholic’ is being imitate that. of a formula. But I prefaced the or liberal alike, we need to DO YOU FEEL THAT GOD IS narrow, exclusive, and overly In the Gospels we see that definition with this preamble: remind ourselves of what it CALLING YOU TO THE selective in our embrace. The Jesus’ passion for inclusivity Only Jesus and Mary were means to live under an abundant, MISSIONARYPRIESTHOOD? virtually always trumps His fully practising Catholics. prodigal, universally-embracing, THEN WE CAN HELP YOU concern for purity and Everyone else, without a single and ‘Catholic’ God. What it worthiness. He associates and exception, falls short. We are The Society of African Missionaries (SMA Fathers) means, among other things of is an international group of Missionary Priests. JERICHO dines with sinners without all ‘cafeteria-Catholics.’ We all course, is a constant stretching “The setting any prior moral fall short; all have shortcomings, of the heart to an ever-wider Today we are active in Liberia, Compassion of conditions that have to be met and all live the Gospel inclusivity. How wide are Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Zambia, Tanzania, South Africa and other Jesus.” before those sinners are somewhat selectively. To cite our hearts? African countries working as deemed worthy of His pres- the most salient example, many Exclusivity can mask itself partners in the rapidly Drug & Alcohol Rehabs., growing Church. ence. His disciples, much like of us bear down more on as depth and as passion for Refuge for Victims of many good sincere church-peo- church-going and private truth; but it invariably reveals WILL YOU Domestic Violence, ple today, were forever trying morality, to the neglect of the itself, in its inability to handle JOIN US? Supported Accommodation to keep certain people away non-negotiable Gospel demand ambiguity and otherness, as from Him because they deemed apposite justice; others simply rigidity and fear, as if God and Send the for the Destitute, the coupon for them unworthy; but Jesus reverse this. Who is closer to Jesus needed our protection. more details Distressed, and all being always protested that He didn’t Jesus? Who is more of a More importantly, it often too I wish to know more about our ‘passed by on the other side.’ need that kind of protection and ‘cafeteria-Catholic?’ reveals itself as lacking genuine about the work of the lifestyle Society of African Missions A COMMUNITY OF that, indeed, He wanted them The answer to that question empathy for those outside its all to come to Him—Let them lies inside the secret realm of own circle; and, in that, it fails MEN OF PRAYER FOR come to me. Indeed, that is still conscience. But what we do to honour its own abundant and OUR TIMES (founded 1970) Jesus’ call: Let them come to know is that none of us gets it prodigal God. NAME...... AGE...... Vocation info from me, all of them. fully right. All of us stand in ADDRESS...... Bro Patrick Mullen, We need to be more inclusive. need of God’s forgiveness and I Ronald Rolheiser is a Catholic The Jericho Society, I highlight this because today all of us stand in need of the priest and a member of the ...... Mater Salvatoris, Harelaw Farm, Missionary Oblates of Mary Kilbarchan, Renfrewshire, PA10 2PY our faith families are shrinking patience of our ecclesial POSTCODE...... Please print clearly and send to: Immaculate He is president of Scottish Charity SC016909 and instead of us weeping communities. FR. PATRICK McGUIRE empathically about this loss of The second caution flag is the Oblate School of Theology Tel: 01505 614669 in San Antonio, Texas. His e-mail Email: wholeness we are more prone this: The God that Jesus reveals SMA, St Theresaʼs, Clarendon Place is: [email protected] Dunblane, Perthshire FK15 9HB [email protected] to be secretly gleeful about it— to us is a God of infinite abun-