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Bless our new protector

By Ian Dunn huge congregation in St Peter’s Square and watched by a vast television audience around the world, including POPE Francis called for all mankind to serve ‘the in Scotland where our bishops have already written to poorest, the weakest, the least important,’ during him pledging ‘loving and loyal obedience.’ the inauguration Mass of his ministry as the 266th Although according to Church law, he officially Pontiff on the feast day of St Joseph. became Pope—the first Jesuit and Latin American Pon- The new Pope, 76, called in his homily for ‘all men tiff, and the first Pope from a religious order in 150 and women of goodwill’ to be ‘protectors of creation, years—the minute he accepted his election in the Sis- protectors of God’s plan inscribed in nature, protectors tine Chapel on Wednesday March 13, Pope Francis was of one another and of the environment.’ formally inaugurated as Holy Father at the start of Tues- “Let us not allow omens of destruction and death to day’s Mass, when he received the Fisherman’s Ring and accompany the advance of this world,” he said on Tues- pallium, symbolising his new Papal authority. day morning. “But to be ‘protectors,’ we also have to The pallium is a strip of lambswool that represents keep watch over ourselves! Let us not forget that hatred, the Pope’s role as a shepherd and the Fisherman’s Ring envy and pride defile our lives. We must not be afraid is named in honour of the first Pope, St Peter. of goodness or even tenderness! “Today, too, amid so much darkness, we need to see I Continued on page 3 the light of hope and to be men and women who bring I Papal news, pages 2-6 hope to others,” he added. I Profile on Pope Francis, pages 14-15 Pope Francis’ inauguration Mass was attended by a I Pope’s inauguration Mass homily, page 16

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(Top) Cardinal Bergoglio of Argentina bows for blessing from pilgrims after being elected the 266th Roman Catholic Pontiff, choosing the name Francis. (Left) Pope Francis waves from central balcony of St Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Wednesday, March 13. (Right) The Pope leaves flowers in front of the Salus Populi Romani, (Salvation of the Roman Peo- ple) a Marian icon in a chapel of the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome last Thurs- day. (Below) The new Holy Father breaks the seal to enter his residence at the Vatican TOP PIC: PA

Pope Francis asks for blessing on night of election

By Dan McGinty my brother cardinals have gone almost to the ends of the earth to get Church, while his humble and kindly manner as he faced the world him… but here we are. I thank you for the welcome that has come as Pope for the first time saw many Catholics and non-Catholics alike FROM the moment he stepped out onto the balcony of St from the diocesan community of Rome. welcome his human touch and speak of their hope for his Papacy. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the anticipation over the nature of “First of all,” he said, continuing with his address to his new dio- Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York spoke of his down-to-earth the Papacy of Pope Francis—the first Pope to take that cese, “I would like to say a prayer for our Bishop Emeritus Benedict demeanor, even after being elected Pope, as he shunned a private name—spread through the many thousands gathered in the XVI. Let us all pray together for him, that the Lord will bless him vehicle and joined his electors on a bus. Vatican and the millions more watching live on television and that our Lady will protect him.” “So we take the buses back [from the Vatican] and cardinals kind across the globe. Pope Francis then prayed the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be of wait outside to greet the new Holy Father as he comes back to The iconic white smoke billowing from the chimney above the with the throngs in the square, before he continued, saying: “And Doma Santa Marta [the residence used by cardinals during a con- Sistine Chapel acted as a siren call to the people of Rome, who now let us begin this journey, the bishop and the people, this journey clave],” Cardinal Dolan said. “And as the last bus pulls up, guess flocked to the Vatican City to welcome their new bishop and the of the Church of Rome which presides in charity over all the who gets off the bus? Pope Francis. I guess he told his driver, ‘That’s world’s new Pope. Churches, a journey of brotherhood in love, of mutual trust. Let us OK. I’ll just go with the guys on the bus.’” With an estimated 150,000 people crammed into St Peter’s Square, always pray for one another. Let us pray for the whole world that Pope Francis also made a point of settling his bill at the Church- a roar of approval met the words ‘Habemus Papam’ before, over an there might be a great sense of brotherhood. run residence as a way of showing an example to others. hour after the white smoke emerged, Pope Francis emerged onto the “My hope is that this journey of the Church that we begin today, After the heady scenes on the balcony and his journey with his balcony to address his flock. together with the help of my cardinal vicar, may be fruitful for the cardinal electors, Pope Francis stepped quickly into his role as the evangelisation of this beautiful city. Holy Father, phoning Pope Benedict XVI to make the unprecen- First address “And now I would like to give the blessing. But first I want to ask dented move of speaking with the Pope he has replaced. Speaking in Italian, Pope Francis—himself of Italian heritage— you a favour. Before the bishop blesses the people I ask that you thanked the city and diocese of Rome and called for their prayers would pray to the Lord to bless me—the prayer of the people for their Start of Papacy and support as he embarks on his mission as Holy Father. bishop. Let us say this prayer—your prayer for me—in silence.” His Papacy began in earnest the next day with a visit to Santa Maria “Good evening, brothers and sisters,” he said. “You all know that After kneeling in silence, Pope Francis then gave his blessing to Maggiore in Rome, where, as he assured the enthralled pilgrims in the duty of the conclave was to give a bishop to Rome. It seems that all those present, and to the millions watching and listening across St Peter’s Square the night before, he prayed to Our Lady for Her the world. help and protection. In typically humble style, he made the trip to “I will now give my blessing to you and to the whole world, to all the church in a minibus. men and women of good will,” he said. “Brothers and sisters, I am In a day of firsts, Pope Francis also celebrated Mass as Pope for leaving you. Thank you for your welcome. Pray for me and I will be the first time, alongside his cardinals in the Sistine Chapel, where with you again soon... we will see one another soon. he preached a homily in Italian, calling on them ‘to have the courage MedjugorjeJune 19th & September 2013 11th “Tomorrow I want to go to pray to the Madonna, that she may pro- to walk in the presence of God.’ tect Rome. Good night and sleep well.” The Holy Father’s new duties continued throughout his first week £544 excluding insurance Character as Pope, with an audience with the College of Cardinals, including Departing from Edinburgh those cardinals aged over 80 who did not take part in his election, on The hours after the election of the new Pope and his address to the Friday, an audience with the journalists and media who covered the contact city and world saw much emerge of his character and the approach conclave on Saturday and his first Angelus, recited in the Vatican on Roger Foster he would take to his Papacy. Sunday before the Mass of his inauguration, celebrated on Tuesday. Vatican Radio described him as a simple pastor who cooks his own 01475 793 987 meals, uses public transport and views himself as a servant of the I [email protected]

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Holy Father calls in his inauguration homily for Catholics to protect Christ in our lives, and in doing so protect creation

I Continued from page 1 players sounding a fanfare, the rites began at the tomb of St Peter. Pope Francis venerated Cardinal Angelo Sodano, the dean of the the mortal remains of his predecessor as College of Cardinals, intoned the rite of head of the Church and was joined there inauguration at the start of the Mass, saying: by the heads of the Eastern Catholic ‘The Good Shepherd charged Peter to feed Churches. His lambs and His sheep; today you succeed Processing behind the Eastern Church him as the bishop of this Church.’ leaders and the cardinals, Pope Francis, Pope Francis had issued a message to the wearing a simple, mostly white chasuble Faithful in his homeland saying that he does and his black shoes, came out into St Peter's not want them to travel to Rome for his Square while the choir chanted a special inauguration but instead they should give litany to Christ the King. the money they would have spent to the poor. It was a wish he had also voiced when Pilgrims he was made a cardinal. Before the solemn rites began, Pope Fran- Argentinian President Cristina Kirchner cis toured St Peter’ Square in an open-top joined other world leaders to attend the Jeep, blessing the hundreds of thousands of inauguration Mass. Even after the Mass people who arrived in St Peter’s Square as began, tens of thousands of pilgrims, Faith- early as 4am to pray with him. He waved ful and tourists continued to arrive, filling and, at one point, gave a thumbs up to the St Peter’s Square and crowding around the Faithful. He also kissed three babies held up large video screens placed along the boule- to him and he climbed out of his vehicle to vard leading to the square. kiss a severely disabled man. Present among representatives of 132 prayer is that you may be blessed in your Pope Francis receives his Papal ring from By the time of Communion, the Vatican Among those in that huge audience pres- governments was the president of Italy, the Apostolate, and that you may find much joy Cardinal Angelo Sodano, said there were between 150,000 and ent was Patriarch Bartholomew of Constan- reigning royals of six countries, including in your service of God’s holy Church.” dean of the College of 200,000 people present. tinople, first among equals of the Eastern Belgium’s king and queen, and 31 heads of Cardinals, during his Orthodox, sat in a place of honour near the state. The UK was represented by the Duke I More Papal news, pages 4-5 Pope’s homily I Profile on Pope Francis, pages 14-15 inauguration Mass in St Papal altar. This was the first time since the of Gloucester and two cabinet ministers, Peter’s Square at the I Pope’s inauguration Mass homily, page In his homily, Pope Francis made repeated Great Schism of 1054 that an ecumenical Baroness Warsi and Ken Clarke. Vatican on Tuesday 16 reference to that fact it was the Feast of St patriarch has attended a Papal installation morning Joseph, asking for prayers that he would be Mass. Scottish bishops able to protect the Church like St Joseph Catholicos Karekin II of Etchmiadzin, An audience of millions also watched the I [email protected] protected Mary and Jesus, ‘discreetly, patriarch of the Armenian Apostolic ceremony on television, including the Bish- humbly and silently, but with an unfailing Church, also attended the Mass along with ops’ Conference of Scotland, which was presence and utter fidelity, even when he delegations from 12 other Orthodox and meeting in Edinburgh. finds it hard to understand.’ Oriental Orthodox churches, 10 Anglican Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow, But more than anything, he said, Chris- and Protestant communities and three inter- president of the conference, has written to Thomas Marin James Scott tians had to accept that the core concern of national Christian organisations, including the new Pope on behalf of the bishops to Independent Funeral Directors Funeral Directors their lives must be Christ. the World Council of Churches. offer ‘our congratulations on your election “Let us protect Christ in our lives, so that The Chief Rabbinate of Israel, the Jewish as Pope.’ “Stay local... keep it in the Your local Independent Funeral Director we can protect others, so that we can pro- community of Rome and several interna- “We pledge to you our loving and loyal family... offer a prompt Over eighty years of giving undivided attention, tect creation,” Pope Francis said. tional Jewish organisations sent representa- obedience,” the letter says. “At the same and personal service 24 24 hour care and a level of service With members of the College of Cardi- tives to the ceremony, as did Muslim, time we assure you also of the devotion and hours a day... make it nals dressed in gold gathered before the Buddhist, Sikh, Jain and Hindu communi- loyalty of the priests, deacons, religious and second to none. 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He may also have in and the Isles said that he and all of said. “I think it is clear that the new Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow mind St Francis Xavier the great his diocese ‘share the joy of the Pope will not be business as usual, www.thomasmarin.co.uk www.thomasmarin.co.uk summing up the mood by missionary and a reminder of the Church throughout the world at the and the Jesuits are also going to saying ‘it is just great to have need for a new evangelisation.” election of Pope Francis I.’ “Our have to adjust to this new unfold- a Pope.’ Bishop Hugh Gilbert of prayers will accompany him daily ing of the Spirit’s direction.” Archbishop Tartaglia said the Aberdeen said the first moments in the celebration of the Eucharist Fr Peter Griffiths, superior of election of Cardinal Jorge Mario of Pope Francis’s Pontificate had and the Liturgy of the Hours, and the Jesuit community at St Aloy- MMancuniaancunia Bergoglio of Argentina, 76, to been hugely powerful. in our public and private devo- sius, Glasgow, said the new Pope the Seat of Peter last Wednesday “Gestures often speak louder tions,” he said. “We trust that the seemed ‘exceptionally well suited JJoinoin UsUs iinn thethe YYearear ooff FFaithaith restored something vital to the than words,” he said. “Before he Holy Spirit will guide him in all to the task ahead of him.’ Church. gave his blessing from the bal- aspects of his ministry as Bishop “He seems personally a very “We have missed having a cony of St Peter’s, Pope Francis of Rome and Supreme Pastor of inspiring man,” he said. “I think LLOURDESOURDES Pope, even for a short time, asked the people to pray that the the Universal Church, and that he that will be a great blessing to the because the sense of the successor Lord would bless him. He bowed will seek and receive all the help Church.” FFlightslights everyevery SaturdaySaturday - MayMay toto of Peter being there as the Bishop his head, silence fell and the peo- necessary to fulfill the demanding Pope Francis is also the first SeptemberSeptember - DirectlyDirectly intointo LourdesLourdes of Rome is very important,” he ple prayed. Then he in turn called task the Lord has given him.” Latin American Holy Father, and said. “I am sure lots of people will down God’s blessing on them. Bishop John Cunningham of Fr Colin MacInnes, a Scottish SShorthort DDurationuration DeparturesDepartures be analysing and speculating over What a beautiful sign! What a Galloway said he believed the new Missionary priest in Ecuador said the next few days, but it is just symbol of reconciliation—priest Pontiff had ‘already shown a the continent was hugely excited 3 NNightsights - 114th4th AAug,ug, great to have a Pope.” and people united in prayer warmth of personality and a by the news. “With the election of 4 NNightsights - 17th17th JJunun & 223rd3rd SSept,ept, The archbishop added that the under the blessing of Father, Son humanity.’“I am confident that his Pope Francis, it would appear that 5 NNightsights - 66thth MMayay election was an historic one. and Holy Spirit!” style of leadership will prove to be the evangelical Catholicism of this “He is a man of firsts,” he Bishop Gilbert said this action a wonderful gift to the Church,” he young continent is being given the RROMEOME said. “The first Latin American. was a sign that the Pope would said. “My prayer is that he will be mission of re-evangeliaing an age- 4 & 5 NNightsights FFromrom ManchesterManchester The first Jesuit. The first Pope help restore trust to the Church. blessed with good health in order ing Europe,” he said. “A Gospel HHOLYOLY LLANDAND Francis. I think we can take from “Only the Trinity, the Three and to lead the Church with compas- of love, compassion and service 7 NightsNights fromfrom ManchesterManchester his first appearance that he is a One, can put the broken together sion, integrity and wisdom.” will challenge the ready accept- humble, spiritual and calm man. again and restore the integrity we The election of the first Jesuit ance of the influence of financial FFATIMAATIIMA A reconciler and healer, with a long for,” he said. Pope also came as a great sur- prowess in the realm of religious 44,, 5 & 7 NNightsights f fromrom LLiverpooliverpool strong background on social jus- “With Pope Francis, Peter’s prise to Scottish Jesuits. policy and provides hope of WWee wwelcomeelcome iindividual,ndividual, andand ggrouproup enquiriesenquiries tice. His name reminds us of the new successor, let us continue “Like many people I am sur- changes in Church governance.” little saint of Assisi. A simple our Christian lives, let us recom- prised at this turn of events, I had 00161161 883883 11515515 I Further reaction, page 5 & 6 [email protected]@mancunia.com man who was the poor servant mit to our own vocations, let us no inkling that a Jesuit might wwwwww.mancunia.comww.mancunia.com 4 PAPAL DEBUT THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 22 2013

Holy Father delights pilgrims at the Vatican at Sunday Mass

ON THE morning of his At the end of Sunday morn- first Sunday as Holy Father, ing’s Mass, after receiving the Pope Francis celebrated greetings of the pastor of the Mass in the small parish parish, Fr Bruno Silvestrini, church of the Vatican City. OSA, and the Archpriest of St Speaking to the small con- Peter’s Basilica and vicar-gen- gregation at the church dedi- eral for Vatican City, Cardinal cated to St Anne, the mother of Angelo Comastri, Pope Francis Our Lady, Pope Francis thanked the whole parish com- reflected that Mercy is ‘the munity, as well as those who Pope Francis speaks of forgiveness Lord’s most powerful message’ had traveled from afar to be in and that ‘we ask for the grace Rome during the days prior to, of never tiring of asking par- and since, his election as the Holy Father thanks the hundreds of thousands of people who witnessed his first Angelus don’ from the Lord, a message 266th leader of the world’s 1.2 By Martin Dunlop Pope Francis waves to the crowd from the he would revisit later in the day billion Catholics. ‘never tire of asking God’s forgiveness,’ window of his private apartment as he leads as he delivered his first He reserved a special mention and told a story of an elderly widow he his first Angelus in St Peter’s Square at the Angelus as Holy Father. for Fr Gonzalo Aemilius, the POPE Francis thanked a Vatican-esti- encountered during a Mass for the sick Vatican on Sunday March 17 Prior to celebrating the Mass, director of the Liceo Jubilar Juan mated 300,000 pilgrims for their wel- celebrated in connection with a visit of the Pope Francis delighted pilgrims Pablo II in Uruguay, which come and their prayers as he delivered image of Our Lady of Fatima. by making an impromptu educates poor and at-risk children the first Angelus of his Papacy at the “I went to Confession during the Mass, hailing the election of Pope Francis, visi- appearance to the public. and young people. “I don’t know Vatican on Sunday. and near the end—I had to go to do Con- ble throughout St Peter’s Square and the Dressed only in a white cassock, how he came to be here today,” Making his first Sunday window firmations afterward, and an elderly lady surrounding area. he waved to the crowd in the Pope Francis said. “Pray for him.” appearance from the balcony of a Papal approached me—humble [she was] so One banner read: ‘Francis, You Are the street outside St Anne’s Gate, Following the Mass, in the apartment overlooking St Peter’s Square, very humble, more than 80 years old,” he Springtime of the Church,’ reflecting the before entering the church. form of a local parish priest, the new Holy Father delivered free flow- recalled. “I looked at her, and said, hope that Pope Francis’ appointment has The Pope took the opportu- Pope Francis greeted parish- ing remarks about God’s power to forgive ‘Grandmother,’—where I come from, we inspired among many Faithful. nity to greet and shake hands ioners at the church door, instead of reading from a written speech. call elderly people grandmother and Gabriel Solis, a 33-year-old compatriot with well-wishers, who chanted before going briefly to the Down below him, in a packed St Peter’s grandfather—‘would you like to make of the Holy Father, said that the Jesuit his name and jostled to catch a crowd gathered outside St Square, dozens of flags from Pope Fran- your Confession?’ priest is close to the people. glimpse of the new Holy Father. Anne’s Gate. cis’ native Argentina waved in tribute and “‘Yes,’ she said—and I said: ‘but, if you “He will bring much peace because he celebration of the former Archbishop of have not sinned…’ and she said, ‘we all seems more humble, more spontaneous,” he Buenos Aires, who was elected as Pope have sinned.’ [I replied], ‘if perhaps He said. “He seems closer to the people. Wedid- last Wednesday evening. should not forgive [you]?’ and, sure, she n’t feel that with the Pope we had before.” replied: ‘The Lord forgives everything.’ I Minutes after delivering the Angelus Warm welcome asked: ‘How do you know this for sure, prayer, Pope Francis posted his first mes- A deafening roar went up when Pope madam?’and she replied: ‘If the Lord had- sage on the social media website, Twitter, Francis appeared on the balcony, and, hav- n’t forgiven all, then the world wouldn’t which read: “Dear friends, I thank you ing thanked the gathered Faithful, he [still] be here.’” from my heart and I ask you to continue reflected on mercy ahead of the traditional to pray for me. Pope Francis.” prayer of Marian devotion. Support The Holy Father said that we should There were many messages of support, I [email protected] Pope reassures cardinals of the relevance of the Church

POPE Francis met with the College of Cardinals last Friday for the first time and Walk tall, bear witness and help to told them the huge interest in his elevation was a sign build the Church, Pope Francis says of the continued relevance of the Church. CELEBRATING Mass with we can build many things, but if “In these days, we have the cardinals who had him we do not witness to Jesus Christ noticed the effect and solidarity elected, Pope Francis described then it doesn’t matter,” he said. of the universal Church, and the essence of the Church’s “Wemight become a philanthropic also the interest of so many mission simply in his first NGO but we wouldn’t be the people who may not share our homily: ‘To walk, to build, to Church, the Bride of the Lord.” Faith,” the Holy Father said. witness.’ The path of the Church always “Nonetheless, they respect it The new Holy Father cele- entails difficulties, the Pope said, and admire the Church and the brated the Mass Pro Ecclesia with and Church leaders should be Holy See.” the cardinal-electors on Thursday prepared to embrace them. He The newly elected Pope’s afternoon in the Sistine Chapel. In explained that ‘when we walk first meeting with the full Col- his brief homily, delivered in without the Cross, when we build lege of Cardinals took place in Italian, he reflected on the three without the Cross, when we pro- the Vatican’s Clementine Hall. Francis also said, as Christians ing to the presence of the Lord.” matures with age. A German aspects of the Church’s work. fess a Christ without the Cross, Mgr Leo Cushley, the Scottish need to share the Gospel mes- Bringing attention to the fact poet said about old age: ‘old “Our life is a path,” the Pope we aren’t disciples of the Lord.’ priest who is head of the Eng- sage with joy and courage that most of the cardinals are not age is a time of peace and said. “When we stop walking Pope Francis concluded the lish Language Section of the because it will truly answer young men, he also spoke about prayer.’ We need to hand on this there is something that isn’t right.” first homily of his Pontificate by Secretariat of State, sat next to people’s deepest needs. the duty of those of advanced wisdom to the young.” ‘To build is to construct the saying: “I wish that all of us, after the Pope (above right) during “One day we will contemplate years to pass on what they know Pope Francis thanked Pope Church’, he continued, adding these grace-filled days, might the meeting. the Face of the Risen Christ to younger generations. Emeritus Benedict XVI for his that the Church is built of ‘living have the courage, yes, the courage During the meeting, Pope through the intercession of Mary “Old age is the seat of life’s teaching and humility. stones, stones that are anointed to walk in the Lord’s presence Francis entrusted his ministry, the Mother of the Church,” he wisdom. People who are wise “It will remain a spiritual by the Holy Spirit.’ with the Cross of the Lord.” and that of the cardinals, to the said. “I entrust my ministry, and go a long way—like old heritage for all,” he said. Pope Francis (above) also said He asked for the intercession protection of Mary, Mother of your ministry, to Her maternal Simeon in the Temple, who met He also thanked Cardinal that Faith had to be at the centre of Mary, the Mother of God, to the Church. Never give in to protection. We all listen to the Jesus. We need to hand on this Angelo Sodano, Cardinal of the Church. assist the prelates in carrying out the Devil’s pessimism, discour- voice of Her Son, persevering wisdom to young people. Tarcisio Bertone and Cardinal “Wecan walk when we want to, their duties. agement and bitterness, Pope together in prayer and witness- Wisdom is like good wine that Giovanni Battista Re by name. Friday March 22 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH PAPAL ACTION/REACTION 5

Lay Catholics, political leaders Orthodox patriarch at inauguration voice support for Holy Father The laity and leading politi- inspiration as we work to build Bartholomew I is first Patriarch of Constantinople to be at Papal inauguration since 1054 cians appear to be hugely a more just world for all.” taken with the new Holy Aid to the Church in Need By Martin Dunlop ian Orthodox Church and the Moscow Father from Argentina, (ACN) also welcomed the elec- Patriarchate, seat of the ‘Third Rome.’ although Professor John tion of Pope Francis, stressing THe Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarch Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, Haldane, leading Scottish the new Pontiff’s pledge ‘to of Constantinople, Bartholomew I, head of the Russian Orthodox Church’s Catholic academic and Vati- follow the path of brotherhood, was among those who gathered in Department for External Relations, said can adviser, said the new love and faith in service of each Rome on Tuesday to pay tribute to last week that a meeting between Pope Pope had a huge task ahead other.’ Pope Francis at his installation Mass. Francis and Patriarch Kirill of Moscow of him. Neville Kyrke-Smith, ACN The appearance at the Vatican of was ‘possible but the place and timing will “He knows he needs to get a national director (UK), said that Bartholomew I was an unprecedented ges- depend on how quickly we will overcome grip on the internal governance with the appointment of a Holy ture, as the Patriarch of Constantinople— the consequences of the conflicts from the of the Church and do so Father from Latin America, ‘the the ‘first among equals’ of all the world’s turn of 1980s and 1990s.’ quickly,” Professor John Hal- Catholic Church publicly orthodox leaders—had not attended a The issue of the Ukrainian Catholic dane of St Andrews University recognises the universality of Papal installation since 1054, when Con- Church is at the core of the ‘conflicts’ to said. “He also knows that the the Church and, in particular, stantinople split from Rome. which Hilarion was referring. Although it Church needs to get back to the areas of growth in the Church It was reported, prior to the Installation was brought back following the collapse work for which it was founded: outside Europe.’ Mass on St Joseph’s Day, that the ecumeni- of the Soviet Union, it was left without its preaching the Gospel of The leader of the Knights of cal patriarch would be accompanied by original churches, which had been seized Jesus Christ. St Columba, the UK’s leading Ioannis Zizioulas, metropolitan of Perga- by the Communists under Soviet rule and “He is unlikely to see much organisation for Catholic lay- mon and co-president of the Joint Interna- later transferred to the Orthodox Church. to be gained from trying to men, sent a letter to Pope Fran- tional Commission for Theological Hilarion noted, however, that ‘on sev- compromise traditional moral cis, pledging the order’s Dialogue between the Catholic and the eral occasions, Pope Francis has shown teachings but he will present prayers and allegiance to him Orthodox Church, as well as Tarassios, spiritual sympathy towards the Orthodox them in a spirit of care and gen- during his Papacy. Orthodox Metropolitan of Argentina, and Church and a desire for closer contacts.’ erosity rather than as an ethical Supreme Knight Ron Lynch Gennadios, Orthodox Metropolitan of Italy. It is his hope that, under the Pontificate cold warrior. At 77, he is likely said the order would ‘work to Following the election of Pope Francis, dox have been improving since the Sec- of Francis, ‘relations of alliance will to have been seen as something restore the moral authority of Bartholomew I (with Bishop Brian Farrell, ond Vatican Council through mutual vis- develop and that our ties will be strength- of a short to mid-term pontiff the Church.’ secretary of the Pontifical Council for Pro- its, acts of friendship and theological ened.’ who can embark on a task that “The Knights of St Columba moting Christian Unity at the Mass) wel- dialogue. Patriarch Bartholomew I, who was will then fall to another figure were founded on three pre- comed th Holy Father with a warm Under Pope Francis’ predecessor, Pope elected as the 273rd Ecumenical Patriarch of a generation younger than cepts: charity, unity and frater- message of congratulations. Benedict XVI, the dialogue picked up in of Constantinople in October 1991, visited him to carry forward.” nity, with the greatest being “I want to express the hope and the cer- earnest after a lull. In trying to promote the Vatican for the first time in June 1995. Catholic commentator Pro- charity, on which Pope Francis tainty that the Holy Father will contribute dialogue, Pope Benedict suggested ways Blessed John Paul II was the first Pope fessor Emeritus Patrick Reilly is known to place great empha- to the peace of an already battered human- to express the primacy of Peter’s succes- since the Great Schism in 1054 to visit an of Glasgow University said the sis,” he said. ity, the poor and the suffering,” he said. sor that could be acceptable to the Ortho- Eastern Orthodox country—Romania— new Pope had been an unex- “We in the Knights of St He added that the election of a new dox, finding his inspiration from the in May 1999. pected choice. Columba assure him of our Holy Father ‘will give a new impetus to undivided Church of the first millennium. “It is good that it is away prayers and unqualified support the two churches’ journey towards unity.’ Catholic ecumenism has, however, been I Who is Pope Francis? See pages 14-15 from Europe as the Europeans in the difficult times ahead.” Relations between Catholics and Ortho- met with great resistance from the Russ- I [email protected] have dominated [the Papacy] Scotland’s First Minister for too long,” he said. “What Alex Salmond, who met the must be done in future is that previous Pope on his 2010 visit any hint of sexual or financial to Scotland, said the new Holy Father thanks world’s impropriety must be immedi- Pope’s first message ‘urging ately investigated. I hope it will greater bonds of understanding media, including guide dog signal a period of reform.” and cooperation among peoples Pope Francis’s time as Arch- and nations is one that should bishop of Buenos Aires was resonate around the globe.’ POPE Francis spoke on Sat- nicate ourselves, but this trin- marked by his concern for the Prime Minister David urday morning about the ity… the Church exists to com- poor, and Patricia Chalé, Cameron said the new Pope’s role of mass media, describ- municate, Truth, Goodness and SCIAF’s executive director, election was a ‘momentous ing it as an ‘indispensable’ Beauty.” said the staff of her charity day’ for Catholics around the tool for ‘telling the stories The Holy Father went on to were delighted at the news. world, although the Conserva- of contemporary society.’ inform the gathered media about “All of us at SCIAF are tive leader disagrees with the The Holy Father addressed why he chose the name ‘Fran- delighted by the election of remarks Cardinal Jorge Mario members of the press from cis.’ Cardinal Bergoglio as Pope Bergoglio made last year, around the world as ‘dear He described how, during the Francis, the first Pope from before he became Pope, that friends’ and thanked them for the conclave, he was seated beside Latin America,” she said. Britain had ‘usurped’ islands service they have rendered in the the Archbishop Emeritus of Sao “He is known as a true advo- from Argentina. days since he was elected as the Paolo and Cardinal Claudio cate for the poor and for inspir- US President Barack Obama leader of the world’s 1.2 billion Hummes, a close friend of his. ing others in undertaking works said the Pope’s election spoke Catholics. “When the matter became of charity. We look forward to of the ‘strength and vitality’ of Pope Francis spoke about the dangerous, he comforted me,” his leadership and continued South America. complexity of recounting histori- Pope Francis recalled. cal events, such as the Papal He added that, when the votes election, and of how important it were being counted and it was is to present such an event in the clear the Pope had been elected, light of Faith. the cardinals began to applaud JOE WALSH TOURS “The Church does not respond and Cardinal Hummes PILGRIMAGE SPECIALISTS to an earthly logic and can be dif- ‘embraced me and kissed me and ficult to communicate effectively said: ‘Don’t forget the poor. because the nature of the Church “Immediately I thought of St YEAR OF FAITH PILGRIMAGES is spiritual, not political,” he said. 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Freshness, vitality of new Pope Ayrshire priest FR MARTIN CHAMBERS, who has served as CHARLES WHITEHEAD offers a missionary in Latin America, explains why Pope Francis’ insight into the Holy Father, roots are likely to be the most important factor in his Papacy whom he met in Buenos Aires

WHEN Cardinal Tauran the future whereas Latins seem set up. Amongst its earliest and all of his life with the back- I AM personally delighted Faith in the Person of Jesus appeared on the balcony of St to live in and for the present. At most important documents was ground of poverty, and all of his by these early signs of Christ. As our discussions fin- Peter’s to announce Habe- the drop of a hat, a Latin can this concept that the Church had a priesthood in solidarity with the change under Pope Francis, ished and we prepared to leave, mus Papam, it was clear that interrupt a routine to celebrate ‘preferential option for the poor,’ poor. We have all heard of the which all confirm the he knelt down and asked us to not many people were aware something very present. I saw that the Church not only had poor anecdotes that he has lived a impression I formed when I pray for him—particularly the of who the new Pope Francis this freshness and vitality in the members but that it should live simple and humble life and it visited Cardinal Jorge Mario women whose prayers, he said, was. Listening back to the new Pope Francis when he cele- with and amongst the poor. seems a natural consequence Bergoglio as he was then, in were always very powerful. We media coverage of the brated his first Sunday Mass at Poverty is something that Pope that he should have chosen the Buenos Aires in February left with his blessing and encour- announcement, you can hear the small Sant’Anna Church Francis will have known all of his name of Francis after St Francis 2005. As the Catholic chair- agement for all that we were the TV presenters quickly inside the Vatican—breaking life. Being brought up in the city of Assisi, who shunned a life of man of an international going to do in the days ahead. turning their pages to find with what might be perceived as of Buenos Aires and working wealth to dedicate himself to organisation seeking to This short time we spent with some information about the the protocol, he went to greet there as a bishop and cardinal— God and the Church living develop unity among the him in 2005 convinced all of us former Archbishop of people out on the street, in the where even today 40 per cent of amongst the poor. many diverse churches and that he was a courageous and Buenos Aires. For a while same way as a humble parish the population live below the These two factors in the life of Christian groups, I had gone godly man, full of human kind- that was all that was priest would. Some would call it poverty line—he will have known Pope Francis—his Latin culture there with my wife Sue and ness and concerned for the wel- known—that our new Pope spontaneity but I think we would at first hand the poverty of the and the Latin-American Church six leaders from various fare of all his people. was from Latin America and be wise to look out for further people who make up the congre- in which he has lived and denominations—Anglican, What we have seen since his yet therein lies perhaps the signs of our Latin American gations of his Church. worked—will most certainly Lutheran, United Reformed, election as Pope has confirmed most important fact that will Pope bringing in a different style He will have seen the bamboo colour his Papacy and the life of Pentecostal and Catholic— me in this view and I am colour his Papacy over the from previous European Popes. huts in which families are our Church in the years ahead. to help bring the different eagerly looking forward to next few years. He comes The other aspect I would crushed together, the lack of san- He will be aware of the many churches together in dia- what he will do in the weeks from a Latin American bring out about Pope Francis is itation, the lack of food and challenges facing the Church but logue and joint activities. ahead. I am sure it will be culture and a Latin American that he has belonged all of his clothes, the lack of decent I was struck by a phrase in his The cardinal received us very excitingly different and very Church. life to a Latin American Church schooling as well as a constant first Sunday homily where he warmly, welcoming us to his challenging for some. I intend As Europeans, we come from that has, since the time of his danger from gangs and cartels. said ‘without the Cross, we are city and clearly expressing his to respond to his request to a very rigid and organised cul- ordination as a priest in 1969, He will have understood that the no longer disciples of the Lord.’ personal support for our work. pray for him every day. tural background. Everything had a ‘preferential option for preferential option for the poor Whether in our personal lives As we talked it became clear seems to be programmed and the poor.’ originates in Jesus Christ who or in the life of our faith commu- that he himself was already I Charles Whitehead is a planned well in advance—per- For many years since the coun- taught that, on the day of judge- nity, Pope Francis invites us to doing what we had come to prominent English layman who haps even years in advance. tries of LatinAmerica gained their ment, God will ask what each journey with Christ in solidarity promote—he had good, open has worked to bring about Once planned, it is very difficult independence from the Spaniards person did to help the poor with the poor through the Cross relationships with the leaders of renewal in the Catholic Church for us to change. I remember in the 19th Century, the Church and needy: “Whatever you did towards hope and Resurrection. other denominations and both locally and internationally hearing years ago that the differ- had always sided with the wealth- to one of the least of these, you churches. We found him to be a and a greater unity among all ence between people of a Euro- ier and ruling classes. Then, in the did to me.” He will have known I Fr Martin Chambers, parish gracious, humble, humourous the Christian churches. In 2002, pean mentality and those of a years after the Second Vatican that a society will be judged by priest at St Matthew’s, Kil- and intelligent man, very Pope John Paul II awarded him Latin American mentality is that Council, the LatinAmerican Bish- how it treats the weakest and the marnock, served as a mission- prayerful, sensitive to others a Papal Knighthood in recogni- the former are always living in ops Conference (CELAM) was poorest. Pope Francis has lived ary in Ecuador in South America and totally committed to his tion of his work for the Church Friday March 22 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH LOCAL NEWS 7

Misconduct allegations grow against Scots priests

A NUMBER of new allega- tions of inappropriate sexual behavior by Scottish Catholic priests have been Convictions made this week. Some of the cases involve upheld for men Cardinal Keith O’Brien but some do not, according to the in Neil Lennon lawyer involved. All the alleged incidents took place more than mail bomb plot 20 years ago. An official statement from the Scottish Church said mis- THE men behind a bomb plot takes made in the past had against Celtic FC manager informed the Church’s current Neil Lennon and other promi- rigorous standards. nent Catholics have failed to “Errors in the handling of overturn their convictions. historic cases have informed Trevor Muirhead, 44, (above) current safeguarding stan- and Neil McKenzie, 43, (below) dards,” the statement said. were jailed for five years after a “There is always room for jury found them guilty of a con- improvement, but many lessons spiracy to assault Mr Lennon PICS: PAUL McSHERRY have been learned. The Church and prominent Catholics Trish can only renew its apologies to Goodman, a former MSP, and those whose complaints were the late QC Paul McBride. not taken seriously or handled Previously, the Court of Crim- Archbishop celebrates with the Irish properly and encourage anyone inal Appeal in Edinburgh heard who believes they have a com- that the convictions should be plaint to refer it to the police for thrown out because the parcel Archbishop Tartaglia: Irish a gift, as St Patrick may have been our gift to Ireland investigation.” bomb packages the pair sent The allegations have been could not have exploded. By Ian Dunn our rock; the traumatic fallout from Car- made by people represented by Last Thursday, however, appeal dinal O’Brien’s departure and the media lawyer Cameron Fyfe. judges returned their verdict in the ARCHBISHOP Philip Tartaglia of dissection of the Church’s problems,” he “Since the revelations involv- case, and rejected the pair’s Glasgow used his eve of St Patrick’s said. “But then there have been the highs, ing Cardinal O’Brien, new attempt to quash their convictions. Day homily to recognise the huge the glorious highs of the white smoke cases have come forward Mr Muirhead’s QC Gordon contribution the Irish community has emerging from the Sistine Chapel, of the because they feel they can no Jackson and McKenzie’s QC made to the city and the archdiocese. amazing new Pope the Lord has given us. longer stay silent over what Donald Findlay argued that their Speaking at a special Mass for the Irish I have a sense that our new Holy Father happened,” according to convictions were not sound. community at St Andrew’s Cathedral on Pope Francis is going to lead us in ways Mr Fyfe. Lord Menzies, sitting with Saturday, Archbishop Tartaglia also said we never thought possible, inspiring us by “They feel there is now Lady Clark and Lord Philip, took that while the bonds of ‘ethnicity or social his deep spirituality and disarming sim- safety in numbers. One man in several months to consider their background’ cannot top shared Catholic plicity, helping us to carry out the New his 40 claims he was abused by decision after the initial appeal Faith, that Irish immigrants had ‘shaped Evangelisation that is required of the men a priest at a chapel house in hearing in December. the modern Archdiocese of Glasgow for and women of our age.” Dundee between 1969 and Mr Muirhead, of Kilwinning, the better. Once again, the archbishop noted, dire 1970. Another man from the North Ayrshire, and Mr McKen- “Your contribution and loyalty have circumstances were causing the Irish to Glasgow area, now in his 40s zie, of Saltcoats, North Ayrshire, been deeply appreciated, and today we leave their homeland, but he said he was and staying in England, says he claim that their convictions need you more than ever,” he said sure the Faith would help it endure. was abused while he was resi- should not stand as the devices “The first big wave of immigrants, flee- dent at a school run by monks sent to the three high profile Connection ing the great famine of the mid 19th cen- in Scotland when he was 12 Celtic fans and Irish awareness The archbishop added that Scots could tury, were poor in economic terms, but years old. He is in the process organisation Cairde Na hEireann and should feel a very special connection rich in faith,” he said. “Alas, after years of of making an official police could not have exploded. How- to St Patrick. “We feel a special link to St with them their Catholic culture which has economic boom, Ireland is once again suf- complaint. A woman from ever, the Crown has rejected this Patrick because many historians suggest flourished on Scottish soil, and an attach- fering significant unemployment. Edinburgh has claimed she was claim by stating that the convic- that he was an early example of that Scots- ment to the Church which is admirable “That economic trial was accompanied abused as a child by her parish tions should stand even if the Irish identity which has marked the his- and enduring,” he said. “Over the years by the terrible experience of the abuse cri- priest in the 1980s.” devices were incapable of deto- tory of the Faith in Scotland,” he said. “In the Irish community has been the most sis which has rocked the Church in Ireland Mr Fyfe says the Church nating. the area around Dumbarton, where I once faithful of witnesses to the Faith in this and redefined the relationship of Church should accept responsibility for served as a priest, to this day the feeling is city. Your contribution is seen all around and State. But today, through the saving crimes committed by member s that St Patrick was ‘one of their own’ who us in the many churches dedicated to Irish power of the Cross, we come together in of the clergy. went on to become the great apostle and saints across the diocese.” solidarity and in hope for the future. That “They are only coming for- patron of the Irish.” message is vital today. Even from the most ward now because they believe Archbishop Tartaglia, said that if Scot- Challenges dire circumstances God can work His sav- the time is right for the Church land had sent St Patrick to the Irish, it was The archbishop said that this St Patrick’s ing plan.” to drop its usual adversarial an investment which had paid off tenfold. Day our ‘sense of identity and pride in our stance to abuse allegations, and “If indeed Patrick was Scotland’s gift to Catholic Faith has been something of a I All the colour from the Coatbridge St accept these crimes happened Ireland, then that gift was more than rollercoaster ride.’ Patrick’s Day Street Festival, see page 15 in the past,” he said. repaid in the migration of Irish people to “The shock of the Holy Father’s resig- “They would like to see the this country in the 19th century bringing nation; the sense of being without Peter I [email protected] Church recognising the damage done to victims.” St Patrick’s Day in Stirling with community

AUXILIARY Bishop Ste- Fr Joseph Miller, parish priest at included the input of many young phen Robson of St Andrews St Margaret’s, and his parish- musicians from the local area. and Edinburgh Archdiocese ioners were delighted to welcome Following the Mass, the clergy was welcomed to St Margaret Fr Seamus O’Neil, the present enjoyed lunch, prepared by the of Scotland Church, Stirling, superior general of the St women of the parish, while on Saturday to celebrate a Patrick’s Missionary Society refreshments were also served in Mass for St Patrick. (Kiltegan Fathers) to celebrate the church porch, allowing A large number of parishioners Mass, along with a number of parishioners and clergy alike to gathered at St Margaret’s for the priests from the Falkirk and Stir- enjoy a light-hearted end to the St Patrick’s Mass, which took ling Deanery. day’s celebrations. place the day before the saint’s Fr O’Neil preached the homily feast. at the Mass, which was enriched In addition to Bishop Robson, by a fine music Liturgy, which PIC: JIM ROCHE 8 SCHOOLS NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 22 2013 St Oswald’s pupils rice to the challenge Secondary students participate in unique fundraiser to help the poor in developing world By Martin Dunlop

PUPILS from St Oswald’s Secondary School in Glasgow recently welcomed two special visitors to their school, who told the youngsters how they could help make a difference to the lives of people in the developing world. Malawian farmers Howard Msukwa and Henry Kalomba visited St Oswald’s on Monday March 11 to speak to pupils about life in their country and how young people in Scotland can help them by participating No question marks remain over in the Malawi 90kg rice challenge. Challenge St Leonard’s young quiz winners St Oswald’s, for young people with addi- tional support needs, is one of a number of A TEAM of pupils from St School in Bothwell joined the schools taking part in the rice challenge. Leonard’s Primary School in St Leonard’s team in the top The aim of the challenge, run by the East Kilbride was tri- two places to battle for the Balmore Trust, is for pupils to sell as umphant in the recent South prize as Euro Quiz winners much Malawian rice as they can. The Lanarkshire heat of the from South Lanarkshire. challenge can be taken on as an entire Scottish European Educa- Despite some stiff school project or by individual classes or tional Trust Euro Quiz. competition from St Bride’s, groups within a class. Four primary six pupils from St Leonard’s pupils celebrated The challenge is linked to Fairtrade and St Leonard’s, Julian Lyon, Con- success, much to the delight of pupils have been learning about how they Malawi have to work to produce the rice Malawian farmers Howard Msukwa and Henry nie McEvoy, Darren Rankin Edel Scott, P6 class teacher at can make a difference to someone’s life by and of the impact which rice sales can Kalomba pictured with St Oswald’s pupils who participated in the rice challenge to help those and Chloe Smith, and reserve, St Leonard’s. selling 90kg of rice. have on their family’s lives.” in Malawi and the rest of the developing world Mateusz Sosnowicz (above), “The children’s hard work The schools taking part in the rice chal- PIC: PAUL McSHERRY battled through five challenging both at home and at school has Learning lenge have organised community and in- rounds on Europe and the Euro- paid off,” Mrs Scott said. “We Veronica O’Hagan, St Oswald’s head- house events to sell the rice. has been fantastic,” he said. “They are pean Union to see off their have very committed parents teacher, was delighted that her pupils had the The pupils and staff at St Oswald’s have amazed to learn about the way of life in peers from neighbouring and grandparents!” chance to learn more about life in Malawi already sold their first 90kg and are cur- Malawi and how different it is to their own schools in South Lanarkshire. As the winning team, St from Mr Kalomba and Mr Msukwa. rently working on their second 90kg. way of living.” Questions covered a wide Leonard’s pupils were pre- “The pupils have really embraced the Scottish pupils have been inspired to take range of topics, including sented with the Euro Quiz tro- rice challenge and were really looking for- Enthusiasm on the challenge by the message that if a history, economics, basic phy, individual gift bags and ward to the farmers’ visit,” she said. “It John Riches, from the Balmore Trust, has farmer in Malawi can sell 90kg of rice at a foreign language skills, politics, certificates. has really made a difference and the pupils been holding workshops in schools to sup- fair price he would have enough income to music, arts, current affairs and The team now eagerly awaits are coming up with great ideas. port learning about Fairtrade and farming send a child to secondary school. the environment. the national final, which they will “They are particularly interested in in Malawi. After five rounds of ques- attend in the Scottish Parliament learning about how hard the farmers in “The enthusiasm shown by the pupils I [email protected] tioning, St Bride’s Primary in Edinburgh later this year.

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A festival of fun at St Fillan’s Primary School

A happy group of primary seven pupils from St Teresa’s Primary School, Newarthill, is pictured before PUPILS from St Fillan’s was also made by the hugely for the Commonwealth Games, setting off on a Gorge Walking expedition near Oban. This came as part of a week of activities the pupils Primary School in Glasgow popular Clyde, the Common- is delighted by the enthusiasm enjoyed while staying at the Kilbowie Outdoor Centre. Pictured along with their supervisor, Derek Green, are held a Commonwealth Fun wealth Games 2014 mascot of the children at St Fillan’s pupils, Celleach Kelly, Amy Thomas, Stephanie Devine, Mark Cutler, Aidan Kelly, Martin Foy and Nimal Ali. Day last Thursday, ahead of (above with staff and pupils). school and nursery class and James Prentice, St Teresa’s headteacher, commented that the pupils had ‘a great time’ during their week’s Catherine Penman, St Fil- believes it is a great opportu- activities and thoroughly enjoyed their experience at the outdoor centre the 2014 Games being held in the city next summer. lan’s headteacher, said ‘the nity for the whole school. Children from the school’s children have worked “The council is committed to primary two and primary three extremely hard organising and encouraging children to adopt a classes hosted the event, which planning this event.’ healthy lifestyle and take part in included an opening and clos- “They have made sure that sporting activities both during ing ceremony. all the games and activities rep- and after school,” he said. Michael Cavanagh, chairman resent the 17 sports of the “Schools across the city are of the Commonwealth Games Commonwealth Games,” she learning all about the Glasgow Scotland, and Amy Regan, Glas- said. “The children are so 2014 Commonwealth Games, gow School of Sport gymnast, excited about the day and it has including the different countries were on hand to encourage the been a wonderful learning and nationalities involved.” children to take part in the sports experience for them.” The 2014 Commonwealth SUPPORTING CATHOLIC SCHOOLS activities that had been organised. Councillor Archie Graham, Games will take place from A special guest appearance Glasgow’s executive member July 23-August 3 next summer. Friday March 22 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH LOCAL NEWS 9

Christians praised for continuing Dangers of the assisted suicide bill to support Glasgow’s City Mission By Hugh Dougherty Church issues warning after police probe claims that retired doctor facilitated end of life CHURCHGOERS and By Martin Dunlop they are working for the wellbeing of their members from across all patients,” he said. “Intentional killing or denominations in Glasgow CATHOLIC Church representatives assisting someone to kill themselves is have been praised for their have said that news of a police probe absolutely forbidden and needs to be help in ensuring Glasgow into claims that a retired doctor helped upheld by our laws for the sake of every- City Mission’s winter night patients end their own lives should one in society.” shelter was able to provide highlight ‘how dangerous it is to pro- 1117 bed nights to homeless ceed with the assisted suicide bill pro- The law people in the city from posed by Margo Macdonald.’ Retired GP, Mr Kerr, who worked in December 3 last year to It was announced last week that police Clarkston, near Glasgow, has said that February 23, 2013. are to review the case of Dr Iain Kerr during his career he prescribed drugs to Grant Campbell, chief execu- (right), a retired GP, who admitted pre- three people who were considering ending tive of Glasgow City Mission, scribing drugs to three people who felt their lives. has praised the staff and volun- their lives had become intolerable. In He said he had decided to advise the teers, including many active mental health issues, hospital 2008, the doctor was found guilty of mis- patients on what to do and make a pre- church members from across and prison discharge and being conduct and suspended for six months for scription for medicines that, if taken in all denominations, who gave up thrown out of a family home all giving pills to a suicidal patient. overdose, would be enough for them to die. their time to look after people figuring highly in the picture At the time, prosecutors decided it was The medic said that on each occasion who would otherwise have had we have been able to build up,” not in the public interest to take action— there was ‘a fair amount of discussion.’ to sleep rough. He also thanked Mr Campbell said. but the Crown Office has now told police “I insisted that the people involved the many public and private Volunteer Alison McNally to find out whether there is any new evi- should contact their relatives and if the rel- sector organisations, including (above), a 47-year-old from dence available. atives were in agreement with this then I Glasgow City Council, Glas- Ferguslie Park in Paisley, and would carry out my part in the agree- gow Housing Association, an Elim Pentecostal Church Fears ment,” he said. Strathclyde Police, Glasgow member, said: “I enjoyed volun- In light of last week’s developments, John Mr Kerr said once drugs were pre- Community Safety Services, teering on nights at the shelter. Deighan, parliamentary officer for the “A factor that proponents of assisted scribed, ‘the option’ to overdose was left Shelter, SALVAS, Argyll, the You heard harrowing tales from Scottish bishops, spoke of his concerns as suicide are eager to point out is that it will in the hands of the patient. Simon Community, Emmaus, some of the folk we help, but, Independent MSP Margo Macdonald pre- not lead to depressed people having their Gordon Macdonald, Scottish parlia- and the Red Cross, for provid- equally, we heard from those pares to bring her proposed legislation for lives ended yet we have been told that one mentary officer for the Christian public ing staff and volunteer back up, who we have been there for at a the legalisation of assisted suicide in front of the victims was already on anti-depres- affairs charity CARE, agreed with the training and equipment. critical moment in their lives.” of the Scottish Parliament for a second sants. Similarly we are told that assisted Crown Office’s instructions to the police Through the help of their Glasgow City Mission is the time. suicide is only for those who are termi- to conduct a review of the Dr Kerr case. partner organisations, Glasgow world’s oldest city mission. “If this level of abuse is already taking nally ill yet the elderly couple allegedly “It is very important that GPs don’t take City Mission was able to con- Founded in 1826, it is supported place it can only get worse if assisted sui- helped to die were not terminally ill.” the law into their own hands,” Mr Mac- firm that, in its third year, 443 entirely by charity. Its major fun- cide is made legal,” Mr Deighan said. Mr Deighan added that ‘the law on mur- donald said. “The point of principal is cru- individual users came to the ders are churches of all denomi- “From the information made publicly der is clear so that vulnerable people can cial. It is right that the case is being shelter, 366 male and 77 female. nations across the Glasgow area available of the case of Dr Iain Kerr assist- be protected from harm.’ reviewed.” “We also now know that and staff and volunteers work to ing people to die, we can see how easily “All medics know that they are given a alcohol and drug addiction deal with the effects of home- any supposed right to die could be abused. position which requires absolute trust that I [email protected] topped the reasons for them lessness, poverty and social sleeping rough in the city, with breakdown throughout the year.

Priests should make it their mission to visit Ireland

IRISH priests and religious Community of Reconciliation, ing the invitation to all those serving in Scotland are is organising the event. who have spent time promoting among those being wel- Speaking of the work of Irish the Gospel in England, Scot- comed back to their home- missionaries, Fr Carlin said land, Wales and the continent.” land as part of a special ‘they have brought the good The Welcoming Home the celebration marking Irish news to the poor, and still do.’ Missionaries event, which will missionaries abroad. “They have preached and take place at the Island of In conjunction with the cele- practised Christ’s message of Saints and Scholars (IOSAS) brations marking the 1450th freedom from sin, selfishness, Centre, will include a sympo- anniversary of the arrival of slavery and injustice all over sium on mission, including Irish Missionary St Columba the world,” he said. “As Chris- speakers from mission coun- on the Isle of Iona, a Welcome tians from all Ireland’s denomi- tries, a grand-scale pageant and Home the Missionaries event nations they have shared their many missionary presentations. will take place from the week- talents as teachers, doctors, The Welcoming Home the end of June 7-9 this year. nurses and developers to bridge Missionaries event is part of a The event is being hosted by the gap between the poor mate- large-scale ‘Gathering’ event, the Columba Community of rially and the financially well taking place throughout 2013 Reconciliation and Derry Dio- off. They have helped build to encourage those of Irish cese and seeks to honour all of bridges of all kinds and have birth and origin to make a visit the Irish priests who left Ire- shared the gifts sent to them to their ancestral homeland. land behind to work abroad on from the wealthier West. They the missions. have also learned so much from I For further information Fr Neal Carlin (above), who the gentle ways of the indige- regarding the Welcoming Home once ministered in Motherwell nous people of Asia, Africa, the the Missionaries event, contact: Diocese before returning to Americas and India. [email protected] Derry, where he founded—and “As well as inviting foreign or phone: (00353) (0)74 93 is the director of—the Columba missionaries home, we are extend- 84866 10 LOCAL/NATIONAL NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 22 2013

King Richard III would have wanted a Catholic funeral, academic claims

RICHARD III would have wanted a Catholic funeral, the academic whose research led to the discovery of his remains has said. Earlier this year, skeletal remains found beneath a car park in Leicester were con- firmed as King Richard’s. Since the find, a disagreement has sur- faced about whether he should be buried in the Anglican cathe- drals of Leicester or York. Dr John Ashdown-Hill from Colchester has now said that the burial site was because of King Richard would want a the terms of the exhumation, Catholic burial. Richard III was which, depending on the iden- killed in 1485 during the civil tity of the remains, specified war known as the War of the the bones must be buried in the Roses. The Tudor family, ‘nearest consecrated site.’ which defeated him, tried to More than 7500 people have make sure he was remembered signed an online petition in as a villain, capable of killing favour of keeping the king’s family and friends. remains in Leicester, but nearly Dr Ashdown-Hill, however, 25,000 have signed up to sup- has claimed that Richard was ‘a port re-interring his remains in Saint can give us missionary focus very religious man.’ York Minster. “There is a lot of evidence Barry Naylor, acting dean of Bishop Toal asks Catholics to think about their mission on the anniversary of St Columba that Richard III had a very seri- Leicester Cathedral, has By Martin Dunlop Bishop Joseph Toal of Argyll and the Isles ous personal faith,” he said, assured people that Richard national pilgrimage to Carfin Grotto, (above left) has called on Catholics to think adding that it was impossible to III’s burial will have ‘the finest which will take place on Sunday Septem- about our mission as we celebrate the 1450th know what Richard III (above of Liturgy’ and that ‘we will be BISHOP Joseph Toal of Argyll and ber 8, should be a celebration in honour of anniversary of the arrival of St Columba right) would have made of plans very happy to incorporate ele- the Isles has said that the 1450th St Columba. (above) to Scottish shores for burial at a non-Catholic site ments from Catholic tradition anniversary of the arrival of St He suggested that the pilgrimage to at York or Leicester. and perhaps Latin plain chant Columba on the Isle of Iona ‘gives a Scotland’s national shrine to Our Lady of “If Richard III had not have in the services that take place.’ great focus’ for Scottish Catholics to Lourdes would be ‘the most opportune pilgrimage to Iona the following day. died, maybe the Anglican He added that the cathedral think about our mission. occasion for Catholics from across the Due to the size of Iona Abbey, this pil- Church would never have has prepared a brief for its “During the present Year of Faith, it is country to gather to mark the 1450th grimage is limited to 200 participants and existed,” Dr Ashdown-Hill said. architects and more details on opportune that here in Scotland we will be anniversary of Columba’s arrival and mis- is already fully subscribed. Bishop Toal He said the reason Leicester the plans for Richard III’s tomb marking the 1450th anniversary of the sion in Scotland.’ highlighted, however, that a number of Cathedral had been chosen as are expected in July. arrival of St Columba on Iona on Pente- “It would be particularly good if other pilgrimages to Iona have already cost Sunday 563,” Bishop Toal told the parishes, schools and societies dedicated been arranged for 2013, and he will, him- SCO. “Looking back over all these cen- to St Columba made the effort to come to self, lead three of them: the Knights of St turies to Columba’s arrival from Ireland, Carfin in honour of their patron,” the Columba pilgrimage, Saturday May 4, the and the spread of the Christian faith across bishop said. “This will be the largest gath- Spanish Pilgrims (Friends of the Pilgrim- Scotland and in to England through the ering of the Church in Scotland during the age Way to Santiago de Compostela), missionary endeavours of the monks of Year of Faith and a fine opportunity to Thursday July 25, and the Ambrosian Columba’s time and their successors, rededicate the Church in our country to the Society (the society of the former students gives a great focus for us to think about mission given to us by the Lord to bring of the Royal Scots College in Spain) on our mission in Scotland today, especially the Good News of God’s salvation to the Wednesday October 9. in the light of the New Evangelisation.” people of our time.” There will also be a special ecumenical service on Sunday May 18, Pentecost Sun- Celebrations Mass and pilgrimage day, which has been arranged by the The special anniversary of St Columba’s A solemn Mass at St Columba’s Cathe- islanders and the local Christian commu- arrival in Scotland will be celebrated dral, Oban, on Sunday June 9 will mark nities on Iona, to which national and local throughout the country in a number of the cathedral patron’s feast day. community leaders from Scotland and Ire- ways. The Scottish bishops will join Bishop land have been invited. Bishop Toal revealed that the Scottish Toal, clergy and Faithful from Argyll and Catholic Olympic ambassador wins bishops have decided that this year’s the Isles for the Mass and will continue on I [email protected] a prestigious Italian pro-life award Maria Meija, at a Roman hospi- to an Egyptian Coptic church in FREAK ACCIDENT IN MEXICO NEWS IN BRIEF tal last Friday. the eastern Libyan city of KILLS 13 AND WOUNDS 36 A CATHOLIC Olympic lem or mental defect?” he asked. Cardinal Meija, an elderly Benghazi last Thursday, wit- AT LEAST 13 people were ambassador has become the “There is clearly an ability pres- SUSPICIOUS OBJECT AT CHURCH cardinal who lives in Rome, nesses said, the second attack killed and 36 others injured last first non-Italian national to ent within those with ‘disabled’ WAS AN ELABORATE HOAX suffered a stroke on the day that on the building in weeks. Friday when a truck containing win the country’s prestigious bodies to bring to the world a A SUSPICIOUS object found his compatriot, Cardinal Jose Residents said the attack fireworks exploded in a freak annual pro-life award. fuller picture of life and its chal- at a Catholic church in New- Mario Bergoglio, was elected appeared to be in reaction to a accident in the central Mexican James Parker (above), Catholic lenges than seemingly exists townabbey, County Antrim, has Pope, Wednesday March 13. protest at the Libyan embassy state of Tlaxcala, casting a pall executive coordinator for the 2012 within the lives of those with been described by police as an Pope Francis reported on in Cairo earlier that week over a Catholic procession in London Olympic Games, was ‘able’ bodies.” elaborate hoax. Cardinal Meija’s condition on where Egyptian protesters honour of a local patron saint. presented with this year’s award Mr Parker spoke about the An Army bomb disposal team Friday morning, when he met burnt a Libyan flag outside the The explosion was ignited for his statement and comments work being done in the Catholic attended the scene at St Mary’s with the College of Cardinals. embassy and, according to when a stray firework fell into made during London’s Para- Church in the UK, in part through Star of the Sea Church on Sunday. Later in the day he made an police at the scene, held aloft a truck carrying more fire- lympic Games calling for Chris- the Church’s legacy project, the A number of roads were unannounced visit to the prelate a cross. works, said Jose Mateo tians and others who value human John Paul II Foundation for closed and a number of homes at a Roman hospital. The demonstrators there said Morales, director of emergency life to ‘challenge leaders and Sport, to provide a more unified were evacuated in the sur- Cardinal Meija, who is 90, did they were protesting the death services for Tlaxcala state. politicians with renewed effort to service to all those affected by rounding area but the alert soon not participate in the Papal con- of an Egyptian Copt in an The fireworks were set to be change Britain’s discriminatory disability. ended and all roads re-opened. clave. His condition was described explosion in front of a church used in a ceremony honouring and outdated abortion laws.’ “It is much more than merely as stable at the end of last week. in Libya a month ago. Jesus Tepactepec, patron saint After receiving the award, Mr ‘including’those with disabilities POPE VISITS ARGENTINIAN Officials said they were not of a village named after him in Parker spoke of how many peo- in our communities,” he said. CARDINAL IN HOSPITAL COPTIC CHURCH IN LIBYA FALLS aware of any injured as the the municipality of Nativitas. ple in the UK had enjoyed the “This is about providing a real and POPE Francis visited a fellow VICTIM TO ARSON ATTACK church was empty when last The blast happened on the high- 2012 Paralympics more than the lasting place of ‘belonging’where Argentinian cardinal, Jorge UNKNOWN assailants set fire Thursday’s attack took place. way just outside the village. Olympics, predominantly due to we are all equally parts of Christ’s the incredible potential and mov- broken and redeemed Body.” ing stories connected with each Since its inception in 2003, participating disabled athlete. the award, presented by the CELEBRATE EASTER SUNDAY WITH THE “Why then, do the laws in Movimento per la Vita Italiano Britain and across Europe con- (Italian Movement for Life), has tinue to vehemently and shock- always been conferred upon an ingly discriminate against any Italian national. new life in the womb that might Mr Parker’s recognition came be even slightly affected by a on the tenth anniversary year of physical handicap, genetic prob- the award. Friday March 22 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH COMMENT 11 Is a ‘prodigal’ cardinal welcome? Responding to news reports, and inspired by a recent Gospel, FR JOE McAULEY looks at God’s open house

INCE the news reports about right to ‘go public’ if that is what they our Cardinal Keith Patrick choose to do? Whether they have acted O’Brien broke, I have been with justice and fairness is a matter for deeply struck by the Gospel their conscience to discern and for God passages which we have to judge. Clearly if they had had the encountered at our daily Masses. I have courage to speak out earlier it would felt the deep sense of shame I experi- have saved us all a great deal of suffering Senced evaporating and simply became and avoided bringing our Faith and our more and more aware of God’s merciful Church into further disrepute. The grave love. Whilst the shame and degradation moral weakness of our leaders, even in that has fallen upon the cardinal is secret, clearly must have a profound shared by every devout Catholic, I effect on their ministry and hence in their believe that this sad episode in the life of governance of the Church. the Church here in Scotland can become, Perhaps the cardinal himself may for all of us, a tremendous occasion of have needed this public accusation to blessing. give him the grace of true repentance. Perhaps we as the Catholic Church in Scripture teaching Scotland needed this grace to help us to On Monday, February 25, as the story shine out in our country with a greater first broke, in the Gospel passage we purity, a greater truth, a greater integrity. heard Jesus say to his disciples: ‘Be The human weakness of a man who compassionate as your Father is com- has, however, in so many other respects, passionate. Do not judge and you will given us such great witness of Christian not be judged yourselves; do not con- life, is a sign to us of the human weak- demn, and you will not be condemned ness which we all share in common and yourselves; grant pardon, and you will our need to encourage one another to be pardoned. Give, and there will be walk daily the way of repentance. Sadly gifts for you: a full measure, pressed in the years since the council we have down, shaken together, and running learned to abandon the Sacrament of over, will be poured into your lap; Reconciliation and to no longer see it as because the amount you measure out is a necessary means of spiritual growth the amount you will be given back.’ and sanctification. We no longer see the Luke 6:36-38. The following day we gravity of our venial sins or the terrible heard: “The scribes and the Pharisees suffering which they cause Our Lord. occupy the chair of Moses. You must We have become used to what Dietrich therefore do what they tell you and listen Bonheoffer, the German pastor, called to what they say; but do not be guided ‘cheap grace’ and so no longer recognise by what they do: since they do not prac- the need to atone for our sins and to do tise what they preach.’ Last week we lis- penance. Thus even daily Mass is no tened to Peter asking Jesus how often we longer seen as being of fundamental must forgive which brought Jesus, in importance and an ideal to be striven for. reply, to deliver the parable of the two It is the greatest act of charity, the self- servants one of whom owed his master beings. They prided themselves on their brother reveal the same bitter and selfish of God and redeemed by Christ and sacrificing love of God and neighbour of 10,000 talents and the other who owed own strict observance of the Law of characteristics, the characteristics of sin. destroys our lives and our society, but we which any human being is capable. his fellow servant 100 talents. When the Moses. They observed the law but out of The most important point is that when he do not condemn the sinner. Since we do not experience the need to servant refused to forgive his fellow ser- fear and a desire for status and power ‘reached his gutter,’when he ‘came to his make reparation for our sins we fail to vants paltry debt the master severely and not for the love of God and neigh- senses,’ the younger brother found the Humility or hypocrisy? value or appreciate that the Mass is itself punished him with these final words of bour. Like the elder brother in the para- grace of true repentance and the desire If any one of us were paraded in front of the greatest act of reparation, of atone- warning to Peter and the disciples: “In ble, they ‘slaved’ away at being religious to make a good confession. Despite the the media and defined in terms of the ment, for sin that we can make. his anger the master handed him over to but were dried up and empty inside. Father’s pleas the elder brother seems to worst aspects of our lives—in thought, It is not because of our prayers and the torturers till he should pay his debt. Wounded as we all are by the effects have remained hard of heart. word and deed; in what we have done our good works that we will become And that is how my heavenly Father will of Original Sin there is a part of us that and what we have failed to do—how saints and attain salvation. It is only by deal with you unless you each forgive wants the pleasure of sin, a part of us that Sinner, New Evangelisation many of us could stand up to the the grace of God which we celebrate and your brother from your heart.” feels jealous of the great sinners who are This is such an important year for us. It scrutiny. Do I not confess every Sunday experience in the sacraments and espe- Mt:18:21-35. leading ‘lives of debauchery’ and is a Year of Faith. The Church is calling that I have ‘gravely sinned… through cially in the Eucharist that our sins are The Gospels for the last two Sundays hungers for the ‘pleasures’ they are sup- us to be active participants in the New my most grievous fault.’Are 50 years of forgiven and we are made worthy of sal- bring the teaching of Christ on repentance posedly enjoying. It is so easy for us to Evangelisation. Pope Emeritus Benedict faithful service to be forgotten because vation. Our prayers and good works are and mercy to a head. On the fourth Sun- fall into that trap. We go to Mass, even XVI told us that the laity were co- of some moments of human weakness? simply signs that we are open to the day of Lent we listened to the well-known daily; we say prayers and carry out reli- responsible with the hierarchy and Perhaps it has been a life-long struggle grace of God and that He is working Parable of the ‘Prodigal Son’and last Sun- gious duties but our faith has become clergy for this mission. This mission is for the cardinal in which at times he has within us. day to the story of the woman ‘taken in the insipid and lukewarm with little sense of calling us to go out to those who have failed. At every funeral the priests says at When we ‘squander our inheritance,’ act of committing adultery.’ mission, of loving service. We ‘watch left the Church and abandoned the prac- the Vigil, ‘God remembers the good we that is, when we sin, let us have the the clock’ and are critical of everything. tice of the Faith. ‘When his son was a have done and washes away our sins.’ humility to acknowledge our sins and to Hypocrisy or weakness? We do not enjoy our religious life and long way off, the father went out to meet Are we not called to imitate Christ? go to the Father’s house and experience As a Church we have faced the charge of fulfill it rather out of some vague fear him’ and when his elder son would not The only words that Jesus ever wrote the warm embrace of the Son in the hypocrisy because, led very ably by Car- than out of love. We are living in the go into the house ‘his father came out to He wrote in the sand when the Jews Sacrament of Reconciliation. He will dinal O’Brien, we have been preaching Father’s house but we do not feel at plead with him.’ The father loved both were set to stone the woman taken in cloth us in His finest robe, that is, with against the practice of same-sex rela- home and have no sense that the good his sons and did not wait in his house. adultery. What he wrote we do not know His Sanctifying Grace and will ‘kill the tionships and now, in some way, Cardi- that we are doing is, in fact, all a He went out meet both sons and poured but we do know that, beginning with the fatted calf,’ that is, he will fill us with his nal O’Brien has sinned against the very response to grace. Because we do not out his love upon them. eldest, they all went away. Certainly Holy Spirit. He will place a ring on our virtues of purity and chastity which we have a living sense of the mercy that We are so often accused of being what he said or wrote on the ground finger, a sign that our human dignity have been upholding. Clearly, the dam- God is showing to us each day we have judgmental and of failing to show love filled them with fear or with a deep sense which we lost by our sin has now been age to people’s Faith is potentially enor- no love for the Sacrament of Reconcili- and mercy to sinners. We are accused of of shame. St Jerome believed that he restored. He will place sandals on our mous for he was held in high respect by ation. We do not feel any need to be for- being ‘homophobic’ or being ‘bigots.’ Is began writing out their sins. Finally, feet urging us to go forth and share with the Catholic community and, indeed, by given or have any realisation that the that not wonderful opportunity for us to since no one was left, Jesus said to her: others the grace and mercy we have the community at large. work that God is moving us to do is nec- show that we are a merciful and ‘non- “Does no one condemn you? Neither do received. The scribes and the Pharisees were essary for the atonement of our sins and judgmental,’ an ‘inclusive,’ a ‘welcom- I. Go your way and sin no more.” Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, is call- complaining that Jesus mixed with tax- the sins of the world. We do not see that, ing’ Church. ing us to ‘rebuild the Church’ by leading collectors and sinners. Jesus wants them as Paul said in writing to the Colosions, Cardinal O’Brien did not deny his Confession, reconciliation simple lives and showing the world how to see that we are all sinners standing in in our own sufferings we are ‘helping to sins. He did not pretend he was not a sin- It is sad that the four priests who have to love. I hope and pray that the moral need of God’s merciful love. The para- complete and make up for what is lack- ner. He has sinned but he has confessed complained waited 30 years to bring weakness of our leaders in the Church ble paints a picture of two different types ing in Christ’s sufferings for the sake of his sins, and expressed repentance and their complaints, whatever their nature, will become for all of us an instrument of sinners as both brothers in the story, His body, the Church.’ true sorrow for his sins. Is this not an into the public forum. It is clear from the of sanctification and enable us to shine in fact, leave the Father’s house but for The sins of the younger son are obvi- opportunity for us to show our society cardinal’s confession, however, that they out in our broken society calling our different reasons and to sin is to turn ous in light of the Gospel and are very that sinners are truly welcome in our may well have just grounds for their brothers and sisters to repentance for away from God, to leave the Father’s much the sins which are destroying the Church, that they have a place in our complaints. Certainly their actions show their sins and entrusting them to the house. very fabric of our society today—sexual hearts. Is our cardinal not equally a a sad distrust in the Papal nuncio who warm embrace of the God who has come The Pharisees were faithful to God relationships outside of marriage, abuse member of the Family of God and was dealing with their complaints and in not to condemn sinners but to show and to His law in most ways and, in of alcohol or drugs, pornography or equally has a right to share in the mercy the Holy Father to they had been sent but mercy and to save them. terms of objective religious practice gambling and reckless and selfish living. of God. Truly we condemn sin because it some would say that fear is well In fact the elder son also cuts himself of is evil, it deforms the dignity of human I Fr Joe McAuley is based at St Lucy’s, were devout people. What they lacked founded. If the cardinal has sinned Cumbernauld was mercy towards their fellow human from his Father and he and his young beings created to the image and likeness against them who can argue with their

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W IRE D IN

An SCO Diary

AN ARGENTINE woman who grew up as the neighbour of the future Pope Francis claims she was very briefly the object of his affections when they were both 12. Amalia Damonte, now 76 like the Pope, still lives four doors down from where Jorge Mario Bergoglio grew up in Buenos Aires. Ms Damonte said it was clear early on that he was thinking about dedicating his life to God. She says in a hand-written letter he left for her, the future Pontiff drew a picture of a little white house with a red roof and wrote: “This is what I’ll buy when we marry.” He added: “If I don’t marry you, I’m going to be a priest.” Clearly even at a young age the future Pontiff had a remarkably clear view of his future.

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ONE Argentine hotel that deserves an award for creative business sense, is Rooney’s Boutique hotel in Buenos Aries. Within 48 hours of the election of the new Pope, they had The pro-life revolution marches on emailed the SCO looking to promote their seven-day pilgrimage package tour on This month’s SPUC COLUMN highlights the success of the UK March for Life held in Birmingham the life and origins of Pope Scottish pro-life supporters pictured in Francis. It features a guided from all around the UK who are pas- between. And this I appeal in India, I Birmingham during the UK March for Life tour of the Jesuit seminary sionate about the pro-life cause, people appeal everywhere: Let us bring the where he studied and a visit who are committed to creating a culture child back, and this year being the to slums was he worked of life and standing up in defence of the child's year: What have we done for the walking and praying—and on occasion with the poor. It seems most vulnerable of our society; the child? At the beginning of the year I seeing friends—I left feeling I had done certain that Kieran Rooney, unborn. There was a great sense of joy told, I spoke everywhere and I said: Let something towards getting the message owner of Rooney’s hotel is a and unity as we stood together with our us make this year that we make every of pro-life out there and that I can’t wait man with an eye for the ‘Life’ balloons and prayed together single child born, and unborn, wanted. to be a part of the next one.” main chance. whilst walking through the streets of And today is the end of the year, have Chris Jones, (24), Greenock Birmingham. Some people took pic- we really made the children wanted?” GGGGGGGGGGGGGG tures as we walked by, some smiled, I was asked to read this reflection at “It is the first pro-life march I have been SPUC SCOTLAND COLUMN some shook their heads; whatever their the March for Life and as I read it her on and the most encouraging thing to WHILE many people were reaction was, we walked with joy words struck me deeply, it reminded me see was the vast diversity of people tipping Cardinal Sean knowing that the cause that we were that every day we should ask ourselves attending. It was comforting to see O’Malley of Boston as a By Rachel Kidd doing it for was worth it. what we are doing to help end this war, every age group and people of all states possible Pope, the man We gathered outside the City Coun- which as Mother Teresa rightly says, is of life represented.” himself seems delighted to N SUNDAY March 10, 65 cil buildings to listen to reflection on the the greatest destroyer of peace in our Anthony Smith, (24), Glasgow have been passed over. of us set off from Glasgow tragedy of abortion by Isabel Vaughan world. Nothing can be more tragic than Cardinal O’Malley said he is to begin a 12-hour round Spruce and two prayerful reflections. a child’s life being ended at the will of “It is events like the March for Life that thrilled to come back to trip to celebrate the gift of By this point I am sure most people their own mother, we must ask our- remind us of the huge numbers of peo- Boston and his old job. “If life and motherhood. would agree that we could barely feel selves what we are doing to make sure ple throughout the UK who are working the only prerequisite for Along with around 400 other people, our fingers and toes because of the cold, we help mother’s in crisis pregnancies, to defend life. It was great to see people being Pope was not we gathered together in Birmingham at but I am equally sure that each person to make sure that every child’s life is of all ages coming together to turn the wanting the job, I would Othe first UK March for Life to witness would equally agree that the event was protected because somewhere there is Birmingham sky yellow with hundreds have been the most to the dignity of human life, celebrate worth freezing for, because we know someone fighting for that child. of ‘Life’ balloons on such a miserable qualified cardinal in the life and increase our efforts in the fight we must do whatever it takes to stand The pro-life revolution is growing, day! We will be looking to recruit more conclave,” he joked. The life against the tragedy of abortion. Collette up in defence of the unborn child and people are opening their eyes to the Scots to attend the next one!” of a Pope is not one the Power and Isabel Vaughan Spruce, all those hurt by abortion. I am certain reality of what is going on and we must Vanessa Reith, (20), president of cardinal said he would like. along with a team of young people from that everyone was offering up their continue to draw more people to this Edinburgh Life Society “He’s a prisoner in a Birmingham, did a fantastic job organ- freezing cold hands as a prayer and realisation and bear witness to the museum,” he said. “It is not ising the event. when you do so, you can stand in the Gospel of Life in whatever way we are “Two things struck me as soon as we a wonderful life.” Cardinal cold with joy. called to. Please keep a look out for the arrived: the cold and the joyful smiles. O’Malley added that Inspiring words dates for the March for Life next year It was amazing to see so many young another Pope had been As we gathered in the square outside St Mother Teresa and bring as many people as you can. people marching and praying through able to break those velvet Chad’s Cathedral we listened to three When Mother Teresa received the Nobel This is no time to get disheartened; it is the streets of Birmingham with a big chains. “Pope John Paul II inspiring talks given by people who Peace Prize in 1979, she addressed the a time of great hope. smile on their face despite the snow, the used to sneak out to go work in the pro-life field. The speakers crowd with a powerful speech and it she long journey and probably the missed skiing, and nobody knew were Robert Colquhoun, director of the presented the following challenge: Testimonies lunch with their families to celebrate about that, they used to put UK 40 Days for Life campaign, Eve “Many people are very, very concerned “This was the first March for Life I had Mother’s Day. I think it was clear to him in the back seat of a Farren, director of the Alliance of Pro- with the children in India, with the chil- been on, I didn’t know what to expect everyone that this joy came from know- car, and go out and go life Students and Bernadette Smyth, dren in Africa where quite a number die, but knew I was doing the right thing. ing that we were doing the right thing, skiing,” he said. “I hope founder of Precious Life in the North of maybe of malnutrition, of hunger and so The sense of community and the size of we were fighting the right battle and we Pope Francis can sneak out Ireland. Each of them are dedicated to on, but millions are dying deliberately this community struck me first, this was- were being God’s instruments of peace. occasionally to go to a making sure abortion becomes some- by the will of the mother. And this is n’t just some people trying to make a Gabriele Franchi De’ Cavalieri, (25), tango show or something.” thing unthinkable and they inspired us what is the greatest destroyer of peace point, this was a group of people making president of Glasgow University Good to know that even the with their heartfelt conviction and the today. Because if a mother can kill her a stand for what is right, that life is a gift, Catholic Society Holy Father can get a bit of witness of their own lives. own child—what is left for me to kill and a gift to be cherished. From standing rest and recreation This event brought together people you and you kill me—there is nothing listening to inspirational speakers to I www.spucscotland.org.uk occasionally! Friday March 22 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH COMMENT 13 It is time to let the winds of change blow the future of transportation. Now, the cost of fuel is prohibitive and rail trans- portation is back on the agenda. Global Fr Eddie warming, due in no small part to the overuse of fossil fuels, is despoiling McGhee our world. We know so much more about our world because we travel HE only consolation, as far more. Cheap air travel opened up the as I could see, was that world to us. Now we realise some of there were no midgies. The the cost to the environment. With all of wind was howling from these areas of contentious debate the east. Intermittently comes claim and counter claim. there were flurries of snow. Whipped Every change, be it environmental by the wind, the waves on the loch or otherwise comes at a cost. If we Twere white-capped and threatening. I reduce the use of fossil fuels it will had managed to get a little shelter impact our lives significantly. Can you under the lee of the hill and with the live without your car? Can I? The wind at my back I was casting my flies changes that the Gospel envisages for a reasonable distance. To what pur- our lives certainly comes at a very per- pose I was casting the aforementioned sonal cost. The contemporaries of flies, I am still not sure. Jesus recognised this. For them the Fishing for brown trout began, with- price of change was too great, the risk out me, on March 15. By March 18, I to acute. They decided to destroy think I was desperate. I had to be, to be Jesus. The world may have changed out in such impossible conditions. No since the time of Jesus, the message of one else was fishing. I had the wind- the Gospel has not. mills for company, patiently turning Pope Francis has a real job on his and producing electricity and allegedly, hands if he wants to bring us all back to helping to save the planet. I watched Gospel values. We live in a very secu- them turn and heard the song in my lar world. Society, at all kinds of levels, head: “In day gone by when the world has already repudiated the values of was much younger, men harnessed the the Gospel. It will be no small task to wind to work for mankin, sea men built convince people to re-think the life ships to sail the wide oceans, land men choice and to make informed choices build windmills the corn for to grind. in favour of the Gospel. The sign of And around and around and around hope for us lies in this Holy Week we went the big sails, turning the shafts are about to celebrate. In spite of the and the great wooden wheels, creaking awfulness of His rejection and death, and groaning the windmills kept turn- wind is profoundly old. In the inter- comed the first Pope from SouthAmer- last. In all too short a time, the people Jesus was not abandoned in death but ing, grinding to flour the good corn vening years, between picture post- ica. We welcomed the choice of a new who had welcomed Jesus were pre- raised to new life. Resurrection is our from the fields.” card windmills and the windmills of name after nearly 1000 years. Pope pared to call for His destruction. Why guarantee. It may cost a lot to change There are a lot of ambivalent feel- today, technology has altered our per- Francis (above) appears determined to this turnaround? Fear. People always but change guarantees our future. All ings about today’s windmills and wind ception. Scientific discovery has for- make a difference. I hope he does. prefer what they know. People prefer, we have to do is take the risk. farms. For me, windmills have a cer- ever altered the way that we look at Someone said, in the course of the by and large, to invest themselves in tain elegance. If their presence helps our world. There is a new awareness preparations for the conclave, that there the safe and familiar. What Jesus was I FR EDDIE McGhee has been a priest meet our renewable energy targets, so of environmental issues and huge and were 1.2 billion Catholics in the world. offering was radical change. Jesus was of Galloway Diocese since 1972. much the better. Standing under them, often hugely conflicting differences in That is quite a crowd. Imagine the diver- challenging their certainties. That was Currently serving three parishes in the they have a monstrous magnificence opinion. How do we minimise the sity in that huge body of people and then reason enough for people all of a sud- Kilmarnock area he helps on a part and time will tell whether or not they effects of global warming? How do realise the difficult task that Pope Fran- den to want to be rid of Jesus. Their time basis with chaplaincy in HMP have been worth the effort. In the we live in harmony with nature? How cis has to face. Once the immediacy of response to Jesus is one of the great Kilmarnock. He holds a Diploma in meantime, I fished under them as the do we achieve the best quality of life the welcome dies down, the real work indicators that as human beings, we Religious Education and a Masters in snow flurries increased. When they for everyone on the planet? These are for the Holy Father begins. can be completely fickle. Education and has worked extensively began to disappear from view, in big questions and there are no ready This week, as we begin Holy Week, Think windmills again. For some in Catholic schools as advisor in weather that was doing a fair imitation made, simplistic answers. we remember the entry of Jesus into they will help save the planet. For oth- religious education. A columnist for the of a blizzard, I decided to head home Jerusalem to great public acclaim. ers they spoil the landscape and don’t SCO since 1991, his hobbies include before I got stranded in the snow. n the week that the fishing season Here was someone new and exciting do the job. In the 1960s, in this coun- fishing, pigeon-racing and poetry. He As the song suggests, windmills are began in earnest, the cardinals of the and the people welcomed Him with try, railways were deemed to be almost can be contacted by email: not new. Harnessing the power of the IChurch elected a new Pope. We wel- open arms. Sadly, the welcome did not redundant. The car and the truck were [email protected] Pope Francis stamped his mark on Rome from day one

POPE Francis stamped his 80-year-old woman he knew in preached simply and accessibly mark on Rome on day one, Fr Giles Argentina, whose wise words for just over ten minutes, regu- from the moment he bowed made him say, jokingly, ‘Perhaps larly interrupted by applause from his head on the balcony of St Conacher she studied at the Gregorianum?’ the enthusiastic congregation. Peter’s to receive the prayer of (the Jesuit university in Rome). The prayer of the Faithful was silent blessing of the vast the world in attendance. Not all Before the inauguration Mass in Swahili from Africa, in Chi- crowd gathered there on the those there were positive. on Tuesday the blue spring sky nese, in French, in English and, night he was elected. Since An evangelical TV crew from was full of circling helicopters, of course, Italian. After the Mass, then, he has refused the use of the Philippines tried to get me to the roads blocked off, the pil- the crowds applauded and waved a Papal limousine, taken the say the Church was finished and grims streaming to St Peter’s their flags of many nations, while bus with his fellow cardinals, that priests were a vanishing race. overnight and in the early morn- the choir sand a Te Deum of hopped into an old police car However, I reminded them that ing, where I joined them. The thanksgiving, and the bells of St for a lift and dropped into his Jesus said ‘I am with you always, inauguration Mass emphasised Peter’s pealed out over the city. hotel to pay his pre-conclave to the end of the ages’ —and He that Pope Francis is primarily People took photographs of each hotel bill. He has offered his didn’t exclude the 21st century. Bishop of Rome. First, he went other and of St Peter’s, and the first Sunday Mass in the small The flags, the languages, the and prayed at the tomb of St Conciliazione, the great, broad (L-R) Leslie Kerr; Jill Cairncross; men of the various police forces, Vatican parish church of St faces all said: “This is the univer- Peter, whose successor he is, monumental way which leads up Leigh Kinnear; Linda Paton, from in their dress uniforms, with Anne, and then greeted all the sal, the Catholic Church,” which then, as Metropolitan in a new to St Peter’s from the River Tiber. parishes of St Leonard and St swords, spurs, coloured cloaks people, without filtering. indeed has gone to the ends of the diocese, he received a new Pal- The Gospel was sung in Greek Fergus in Dundee, Dunkeld Diocese, and aiguillettes, obligingly posed After Sunday Mass, Poped earth to make Christ known. lium, with red crosses. Finally, and Latin, the Greek deacon at the inauguration Mass for photographs with tourists. Francis put his emphasis on It was an inspirirng and unplift- he was invested with the Fisher- wearing a very ornate vestment, May St Joseph, Patron of the poverty and simplicity, according ing sight. man’s ring. outshining his Latin brothers. The in looking after what God has Church, guard and take care of to his resolve to follow his patron Now we need to start again, in The Mass was celebrated on the Pope preached on St Joseph, given us to take care of, our- Pope Francis as he begins his chal- St Francis, in responding to the the Vatican and at home... steps of the Square in front of St emphasising his role as ‘custos.’ selves, each other, the Church, the lenging ministry of rebuilding the Lord’s invitation to repair His The Pope has charmed everyone Peter’s, under bright blue skies guard, the one responsible for Creation which God said in Gen- Church. Let us all give him our Church. in his first few days as the Holy with occasional clouds, on a fresh looking after Jesus, looking after esis was so good. Especially we support in words and deeds. A cold but dry St Peter’s Square Father by his informality, cracking spring day. The crowds patiently Mary, looking after the Church. must look after the poor, the suf- was packed for the Pope’s Sunday jokes about Cardinal Kasper’s waited to be directed to their places His was a life of service, like the fering, those in need. We must I Fr Giles Conacher is based at Angelus, with people from all over books, and telling a story about an on the square or on the Via della Pope’s. We are to imitate Joseph guard life, take care of it. He Pluscarden Abbey 14 PAPAL PROFILE THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 22 2013 Friday March 22 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH PAPAL PROFILE 15 POPE FRANCIS will illuminate the Church IAN DUNN gives an insight into the background of the newly-elected Holy Father and attempts to deduce the characteristics that will mark his Papacy

Pope Francis (above) has come a long way since N DECEMBER 17, 1936 a boy enrolled at Buenos Aires University, where he urged Argentines not to travel to Rome for his “In the coming weeks, the Argentine people misery the least,” he said at a gathering of his early days as a Jesuit priest in Argentina was born in a suburb of Buenos received a master’s degree in chemistry. He installation as cardinal and instead give the will face a situation whose outcome can seri- Latin American bishops in 2007. “The unjust (above, top left). After being made a cardinal by Aires,Argentina, and last Wednes- enrolled in a seminary at the age of 21 and began money they would have spent on plane tickets ously harm the family,” he wrote. “At stake is distribution of goods persists, creating a situ- Blessed Pope John Paul II in 2001 (above, top right) A prayerful pastor who will lead us all by example day that same boy was elected training at the Jesuit seminary of Villa Devoto. to the poor, something he reiterated after his the identity and survival of the family: father, ation of social sin that cries out to Heaven and he was widely tipped to succeed the Holy Father By Jamie McMorrin Pope. Jorge Mario Bergoglio may In March 1958, he entered the Society of Jesus. election as Pope last week. Once a cardinal, he mother and children. At stake are the lives of limits the possibilities of a fuller life for so after his death in 2005. He eventually succeeded The same is true with Pope be considered the first truly global Pope, born He went on to attend the philosophical and the- also made a point of reminding his fellow many children who will be discriminated many of our brothers.” Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (above, bottom) after Francis: without knowing him, thousands of miles from the Vatican. ological faculty of San Miguel, where he earned clergy that the Church belonged with the Poor against in advance, and deprived of their This concern is part of his remarkable per- his resignation in February of this year BACK in 2005, when we love him, simply because OArchbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow, the a degree in philosophy, and later received a and Jesus Christ bathed lepers and ate with human development given by a father and a sonal compassion, shown in 2001 when he Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger he’s our Holy Father. president of the Bishops’ Conference of Scot- doctorate in theology in Freiburg, Germany. prostitutes. mother and willed by God. At stake is the total visited a hospital to wash the feet of patients was elected Pope, I was All of us were moved by his land, believes that the new Pope’s choice of “Jesus teaches us another way: Go out,” he rejection of God’s law engraved in our hearts. who had AIDS. He has also called for more Election as Pope watching on television in prayerfulness and his unaffected name, Francis, is of great significance. Vocation told Argentina’s priests last year. “Go out and Let’s not be naive: This is not a simple politi- pastoral care of divorced Catholics, and he It seems this humility was very well regarded my university hall of simplicity as he greeted us on “The name gives us clues as to what type By all accounts, he was a brilliant student who share your testimony, go out and interact with cal fight; it is a destructive proposal to God’s memorably castigated Argentine priests who among his fellow cardinals as it has been residence in Scotland. At the balcony and in the course of of Pope he will be,” Archbishop Tartaglia relished the study not just of theology but also your brothers, go out and share, go out and ask. plan. This is not a mere legislative proposal, refused Baptism to the child of an unwed widely reported that after Pope John Paul II’s that time, I was discerning a his activity in the days that said. “… St Francis of Assisi, which is what I of secular subjects like psychology and litera- Become the Word in body as well as spirit.” but a move by the father of lies that seeks to mother as ‘today’s hypocrites.’ death in April 2005, he reportedly received the vocation to the priesthood followed. It became immediately thought of immediately, in terms of being a ture. He was ordained a priest a few days short His legacy as cardinal includes his efforts to confuse and deceive the children of God. Let’s “In our ecclesiastical region there are priests second-most votes in the 2005 Papal election. but I had little idea then that clear that this is a Pope who is, poor servant of Jesus and a carer of the poor. of turning 33, and from that point on, his ascent repair the reputation of a Church that lost look to St Joseph, Mary, and the Child to ask who don’t Baptise the children of single moth- On March 13, 2013, at the age of 76, Jorge the next time the cries of above all, a pastor (left). But also Francis of Assisi was given the mes- within the Church was rapid: by 1973, he had many followers by being too closely associ- fervently that they defend the Argentine fam- ers because they weren’t conceived in the Bergoglio was named the 266th Pope of the ‘white smoke!’ went up In a special way, we as sage: ‘Rebuild my Church,’ and that is a very been named the Jesuit provincial for Argentina, ated with the brutal dictatorship that ruled from ily in this moment... May they support, defend, sanctity of marriage,” he said. “These are Roman Catholic Church—becoming the first over Rome, I would be seminarians look to the Holy important idea in the present time.’” the Church official in charge of supervising the 1976-83. Under his leadership, Argentina’s and accompany us in this war of God.” today’s hypocrites. Those who clericalise the citizen from the Americas, the first non-Euro- making my way from the Father in these years of our Only after he fully takes on the mantle of order’s activities in the country. bishops issued a collective apology in October Mgr Osvaldo Musto, who was at seminary Church. Those who separate the people of God pean and first Jesuit priest to be elected Pope, Pontifical Scots College to Since the conclave began, Few of us had much formation for him to teach us Pontiff over time will we learn the kind of Ordained as a priest in December 1969, he 2012 for the Church’s failures to protect its with Cardinal Bergoglio, said this approach from salvation. And this poor girl who, rather and adopting the name Pope Francis, after St be present in St Peter’s we had made regular visits to information about him, but with his words and the example Pope, Francis will become. That, however, began serving as Jesuit provincial of Argentina flock. Though the statement blamed the era’s was typical unbending loyalty to the teachings than returning the child to sender, had the Francis of Assisi of Italy, a Catholic preacher Square to welcome his St Peter’s Square to watch for immediately we knew his of his life, how to be good will no doubt be shaped by the man, priest and in 1973. He later returned to his alma mater, violence in roughly equal measure on both the of the Church. courage to carry it into the world, must wander during the 12th and 13th centuries. successor. smoke coming from the name the excited young priests and pastors to the cardinal for the poor and poor in spirit he has the philosophical and theological Faculty of junta and its enemies. “He is as uncompromising as Pope John from parish to parish so that it is Baptised!” Back in Argentina, the land of his birth, his It has been an emotional few famous chimney. Most of us Italians around me began people of Scotland. been throughout the last 76 years of his life. San Miguel, where he served as rector (1980- Paul II, in terms of the principles of the He compared this concept of Catholicism, sister María Elena Bergoglio, 12 years his jun- weeks to be a seminarian in had given up by the time seven chanting ‘Papa Francesco’ and So many of us have been 86) as well as a professor of theology. Influence Church,” he said. “Everything it has defended ‘this Church of ‘come inside so we make deci- ior, said she was ‘totally proud’ but feared her Rome. After the shock of Pope o’clock came around on a when his tall, stiff figure inspired, encouraged and Early life In June 1992, he was named titular bishop Cardinal Bergoglio also worked to recover the regarding euthanasia, the death penalty, abor- sions and announcements between ourselves brother now faced a job of ‘infinite loneliness.’ Emeritus Benedict XVI’s rainy Wednesday evening and appeared on the balcony the deeply enriched by his prede- He was the son of Mario Bergoglio, a railway of Auca and auxiliary of Buenos Aires by Church’s traditional political influence in tion, the right to life, human rights, celibacy and those who don’t come in, don’t belong,’’ “I didn’t want him to become Pope because resignation and his curiously were praying together in the immediate warmth and cessor and, while the emphasis worker who had immigrated to Argentina Pope John Paul II, and in February 1998, he Argentine society, but his strong criticism of of priests.” to the Pharisees of Christ’s time—people who he’s going to be very far away, and second, bitter-sweet final farewells, college chapel when the ‘news affection of the crowds for the of Pope Francis will undoubt- from Italy’s Piedmont region, and his wife became archbishop of Buenos Aires, succeed- President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner congratulate themselves while condemning all because it is such a large responsibility,” she there followed the excitement of great joy’ came through: the new Pope was overwhelming. edly be different, the focus of Regina María Sivori, a housewife born in ing Archbishop Antonio Quarracino. Three could not stop her from imposing same-sex Pastoral work others. said. “But I am also totally proud that he is the of the conclave with all the Church once again had a Pope! There is something pro- his mission will surely be the Buenos Aires to a family also of Piedmontese years later, in February 2001, he was elevated ‘marriage’ and free contraceptives on the Cardinal Bergoglio has been equally uncom- This sort of pastoral work, aimed at captur- new Pope—because he’s the first from outside speculation and predictions By bus, taxi or bicycle we foundly Catholic about this same: bringing us closer to origin. He was one of five children but his to cardinal. In 2005, he was named president Latin American nation. promising in his dedication to the plight of ing more souls and building the flock, was an Europe, because he’s Latin American, he’s that accompanied it, not least made our way as fast as we reaction. It has been said that Christ, the Eternal Priest, youth was not idyllic as he suffered from cysts of the Bishops’Conference of Argentina, serv- He vigorously opposed legislation intro- South America’s poor. As Cardinal Bergoglio, essential skill for any religious leader in the Argentine and he’s my brother.” over meals in the college could in the direction of the the love of Catholics for the whose Vicar he is. on his lungs and as a teenager he underwent ing in that position until 2011. duced in 2010 to legalise same-sex ‘marriage’ his sermons always had an impact in Argentina modern era, said his authorised biographer, From what she had seen of his own reaction refectory. But one name which Vatican, joining the excited Pope is something like a surgery to remove a lung due to serious infec- During his time as the head of the Argentine in Argentina, calling it a ‘real and dire anthro- and he often stressed social inclusion, indi- Sergio Rubin. to the news on television, he also seemed rarely, if ever, came up in our crowds flowing from every mother’s love for her new-born I Jamie McMorrin is a fourth- tion. Thankfully, he made a full recovery and Church he became popular for the simplicity pological throwback.’ In July 2010, while the rectly criticising governments that did not pay “It is a very curious thing: When bishops pleased, she said. “The expression on his face discussions was that of Jorge corner of the city, and arriving child: before she has got to year seminarian for St Andrews became a keen cyclist who pursued the hobby of his lifestyle. He often rode the bus to work, law was under consideration, he wrote a letter attention to those on the margins of society. meet, he always wants to sit in the back rows,” spoke of a fullness of heart,” she added. Mario Bergoglio, known now in the square in time to welcome know him, she loves him, and Edinburgh Archdiocese at into his 70s. cooked his own meals and regularly visited the to Argentina’s cloistered nuns in which he said “We live in the most unequal part of the Mr Rubin said. “This sense of humility is very Let us hope that ‘fullness of Heart’ spreads to the world as Pope Francis. our new Holy Father. simply because he’s her child. Pontifical Scots College, Rome Following his high school graduation, he slums that ring Argentina’s capital. He also it was a hugely dangerous step. world, which has grown the most yet reduced well seen in Rome.” to and remains with the whole of the Church. 14 PAPAL PROFILE THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 22 2013 Friday March 22 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH PAPAL PROFILE 15 POPE FRANCIS will illuminate the Church IAN DUNN gives an insight into the background of the newly-elected Holy Father and attempts to deduce the characteristics that will mark his Papacy

Pope Francis (above) has come a long way since N DECEMBER 17, 1936 a boy enrolled at Buenos Aires University, where he urged Argentines not to travel to Rome for his “In the coming weeks, the Argentine people misery the least,” he said at a gathering of his early days as a Jesuit priest in Argentina was born in a suburb of Buenos received a master’s degree in chemistry. He installation as cardinal and instead give the will face a situation whose outcome can seri- Latin American bishops in 2007. “The unjust (above, top left). After being made a cardinal by Aires,Argentina, and last Wednes- enrolled in a seminary at the age of 21 and began money they would have spent on plane tickets ously harm the family,” he wrote. “At stake is distribution of goods persists, creating a situ- Blessed Pope John Paul II in 2001 (above, top right) A prayerful pastor who will lead us all by example day that same boy was elected training at the Jesuit seminary of Villa Devoto. to the poor, something he reiterated after his the identity and survival of the family: father, ation of social sin that cries out to Heaven and he was widely tipped to succeed the Holy Father By Jamie McMorrin Pope. Jorge Mario Bergoglio may In March 1958, he entered the Society of Jesus. election as Pope last week. Once a cardinal, he mother and children. At stake are the lives of limits the possibilities of a fuller life for so after his death in 2005. He eventually succeeded The same is true with Pope be considered the first truly global Pope, born He went on to attend the philosophical and the- also made a point of reminding his fellow many children who will be discriminated many of our brothers.” Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (above, bottom) after Francis: without knowing him, thousands of miles from the Vatican. ological faculty of San Miguel, where he earned clergy that the Church belonged with the Poor against in advance, and deprived of their This concern is part of his remarkable per- his resignation in February of this year BACK in 2005, when we love him, simply because OArchbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow, the a degree in philosophy, and later received a and Jesus Christ bathed lepers and ate with human development given by a father and a sonal compassion, shown in 2001 when he Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger he’s our Holy Father. president of the Bishops’ Conference of Scot- doctorate in theology in Freiburg, Germany. prostitutes. mother and willed by God. At stake is the total visited a hospital to wash the feet of patients was elected Pope, I was All of us were moved by his land, believes that the new Pope’s choice of “Jesus teaches us another way: Go out,” he rejection of God’s law engraved in our hearts. who had AIDS. He has also called for more Election as Pope watching on television in prayerfulness and his unaffected name, Francis, is of great significance. Vocation told Argentina’s priests last year. “Go out and Let’s not be naive: This is not a simple politi- pastoral care of divorced Catholics, and he It seems this humility was very well regarded my university hall of simplicity as he greeted us on “The name gives us clues as to what type By all accounts, he was a brilliant student who share your testimony, go out and interact with cal fight; it is a destructive proposal to God’s memorably castigated Argentine priests who among his fellow cardinals as it has been residence in Scotland. At the balcony and in the course of of Pope he will be,” Archbishop Tartaglia relished the study not just of theology but also your brothers, go out and share, go out and ask. plan. This is not a mere legislative proposal, refused Baptism to the child of an unwed widely reported that after Pope John Paul II’s that time, I was discerning a his activity in the days that said. “… St Francis of Assisi, which is what I of secular subjects like psychology and litera- Become the Word in body as well as spirit.” but a move by the father of lies that seeks to mother as ‘today’s hypocrites.’ death in April 2005, he reportedly received the vocation to the priesthood followed. It became immediately thought of immediately, in terms of being a ture. He was ordained a priest a few days short His legacy as cardinal includes his efforts to confuse and deceive the children of God. Let’s “In our ecclesiastical region there are priests second-most votes in the 2005 Papal election. but I had little idea then that clear that this is a Pope who is, poor servant of Jesus and a carer of the poor. of turning 33, and from that point on, his ascent repair the reputation of a Church that lost look to St Joseph, Mary, and the Child to ask who don’t Baptise the children of single moth- On March 13, 2013, at the age of 76, Jorge the next time the cries of above all, a pastor (left). But also Francis of Assisi was given the mes- within the Church was rapid: by 1973, he had many followers by being too closely associ- fervently that they defend the Argentine fam- ers because they weren’t conceived in the Bergoglio was named the 266th Pope of the ‘white smoke!’ went up In a special way, we as sage: ‘Rebuild my Church,’ and that is a very been named the Jesuit provincial for Argentina, ated with the brutal dictatorship that ruled from ily in this moment... May they support, defend, sanctity of marriage,” he said. “These are Roman Catholic Church—becoming the first over Rome, I would be seminarians look to the Holy important idea in the present time.’” the Church official in charge of supervising the 1976-83. Under his leadership, Argentina’s and accompany us in this war of God.” today’s hypocrites. Those who clericalise the citizen from the Americas, the first non-Euro- making my way from the Father in these years of our Only after he fully takes on the mantle of order’s activities in the country. bishops issued a collective apology in October Mgr Osvaldo Musto, who was at seminary Church. Those who separate the people of God pean and first Jesuit priest to be elected Pope, Pontifical Scots College to Since the conclave began, Few of us had much formation for him to teach us Pontiff over time will we learn the kind of Ordained as a priest in December 1969, he 2012 for the Church’s failures to protect its with Cardinal Bergoglio, said this approach from salvation. And this poor girl who, rather and adopting the name Pope Francis, after St be present in St Peter’s we had made regular visits to information about him, but with his words and the example Pope, Francis will become. That, however, began serving as Jesuit provincial of Argentina flock. Though the statement blamed the era’s was typical unbending loyalty to the teachings than returning the child to sender, had the Francis of Assisi of Italy, a Catholic preacher Square to welcome his St Peter’s Square to watch for immediately we knew his of his life, how to be good will no doubt be shaped by the man, priest and in 1973. He later returned to his alma mater, violence in roughly equal measure on both the of the Church. courage to carry it into the world, must wander during the 12th and 13th centuries. successor. smoke coming from the name the excited young priests and pastors to the cardinal for the poor and poor in spirit he has the philosophical and theological Faculty of junta and its enemies. “He is as uncompromising as Pope John from parish to parish so that it is Baptised!” Back in Argentina, the land of his birth, his It has been an emotional few famous chimney. Most of us Italians around me began people of Scotland. been throughout the last 76 years of his life. San Miguel, where he served as rector (1980- Paul II, in terms of the principles of the He compared this concept of Catholicism, sister María Elena Bergoglio, 12 years his jun- weeks to be a seminarian in had given up by the time seven chanting ‘Papa Francesco’ and So many of us have been 86) as well as a professor of theology. Influence Church,” he said. “Everything it has defended ‘this Church of ‘come inside so we make deci- ior, said she was ‘totally proud’ but feared her Rome. After the shock of Pope o’clock came around on a when his tall, stiff figure inspired, encouraged and Early life In June 1992, he was named titular bishop Cardinal Bergoglio also worked to recover the regarding euthanasia, the death penalty, abor- sions and announcements between ourselves brother now faced a job of ‘infinite loneliness.’ Emeritus Benedict XVI’s rainy Wednesday evening and appeared on the balcony the deeply enriched by his prede- He was the son of Mario Bergoglio, a railway of Auca and auxiliary of Buenos Aires by Church’s traditional political influence in tion, the right to life, human rights, celibacy and those who don’t come in, don’t belong,’’ “I didn’t want him to become Pope because resignation and his curiously were praying together in the immediate warmth and cessor and, while the emphasis worker who had immigrated to Argentina Pope John Paul II, and in February 1998, he Argentine society, but his strong criticism of of priests.” to the Pharisees of Christ’s time—people who he’s going to be very far away, and second, bitter-sweet final farewells, college chapel when the ‘news affection of the crowds for the of Pope Francis will undoubt- from Italy’s Piedmont region, and his wife became archbishop of Buenos Aires, succeed- President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner congratulate themselves while condemning all because it is such a large responsibility,” she there followed the excitement of great joy’ came through: the new Pope was overwhelming. edly be different, the focus of Regina María Sivori, a housewife born in ing Archbishop Antonio Quarracino. Three could not stop her from imposing same-sex Pastoral work others. said. “But I am also totally proud that he is the of the conclave with all the Church once again had a Pope! There is something pro- his mission will surely be the Buenos Aires to a family also of Piedmontese years later, in February 2001, he was elevated ‘marriage’ and free contraceptives on the Cardinal Bergoglio has been equally uncom- This sort of pastoral work, aimed at captur- new Pope—because he’s the first from outside speculation and predictions By bus, taxi or bicycle we foundly Catholic about this same: bringing us closer to origin. He was one of five children but his to cardinal. In 2005, he was named president Latin American nation. promising in his dedication to the plight of ing more souls and building the flock, was an Europe, because he’s Latin American, he’s that accompanied it, not least made our way as fast as we reaction. It has been said that Christ, the Eternal Priest, youth was not idyllic as he suffered from cysts of the Bishops’Conference of Argentina, serv- He vigorously opposed legislation intro- South America’s poor. As Cardinal Bergoglio, essential skill for any religious leader in the Argentine and he’s my brother.” over meals in the college could in the direction of the the love of Catholics for the whose Vicar he is. on his lungs and as a teenager he underwent ing in that position until 2011. duced in 2010 to legalise same-sex ‘marriage’ his sermons always had an impact in Argentina modern era, said his authorised biographer, From what she had seen of his own reaction refectory. But one name which Vatican, joining the excited Pope is something like a surgery to remove a lung due to serious infec- During his time as the head of the Argentine in Argentina, calling it a ‘real and dire anthro- and he often stressed social inclusion, indi- Sergio Rubin. to the news on television, he also seemed rarely, if ever, came up in our crowds flowing from every mother’s love for her new-born I Jamie McMorrin is a fourth- tion. Thankfully, he made a full recovery and Church he became popular for the simplicity pological throwback.’ In July 2010, while the rectly criticising governments that did not pay “It is a very curious thing: When bishops pleased, she said. “The expression on his face discussions was that of Jorge corner of the city, and arriving child: before she has got to year seminarian for St Andrews became a keen cyclist who pursued the hobby of his lifestyle. He often rode the bus to work, law was under consideration, he wrote a letter attention to those on the margins of society. meet, he always wants to sit in the back rows,” spoke of a fullness of heart,” she added. Mario Bergoglio, known now in the square in time to welcome know him, she loves him, and Edinburgh Archdiocese at into his 70s. cooked his own meals and regularly visited the to Argentina’s cloistered nuns in which he said “We live in the most unequal part of the Mr Rubin said. “This sense of humility is very Let us hope that ‘fullness of Heart’ spreads to the world as Pope Francis. our new Holy Father. simply because he’s her child. Pontifical Scots College, Rome Following his high school graduation, he slums that ring Argentina’s capital. He also it was a hugely dangerous step. world, which has grown the most yet reduced well seen in Rome.” to and remains with the whole of the Church. 16 LETTERS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 22 2013

SUPPORT THE SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Pope Francis reminds not over-concern himself with Founded on April 18 1885 us Church is Universal the hierarchy. I AM a Jesuit priest from Possibly the saddest aspect Tanzania in East Africa and I is the Church’s loss of moral Homily of Pope Francis at the care for their children, and children am currently studying authority, so carefully and themselves, in time, protect their Letters psychology at Abertay steadfastly built up over many inauguration Mass of his parents. It means building sincere SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT Papal Ministry, March 19 friendships in which we protect one University in Dundee. It has decades. Just how long it will another in trust, respect, and been a historical moment for [email protected] take to recover is anyone’s goodness. In the end, everything has the Society of Jesus that our guess frankly. DEAR Brothers and Sisters, I thank Michael McDade the Lord that I can celebrate this Holy been entrusted to our protection, and companion has been entrusted Mass for the inauguration of my all of us are responsible for it. Be to lead the Church. My has big (red) shoes to fill after of course, caused a split and DUMFRIES Petrine ministry on the solemnity of St protectors of God’s gifts! philosophy lecturer used to tell all, following in the footsteps schism throughout Whenever human beings fail to live Joseph, the spouse of the Virgin Mary me that our background of Blessed John Paul II and Christanity. However, nothing Thank you for and the patron of the universal Church. up to this responsibility, whenever we restoring hope It is a significant coincidence, and it is fail to care for creation and for our influences our thinking. So I Pope Benedict XVI. like this is likely to happen also the name-day of my venerable brothers and sisters, the way is opened would like to explain how the I am already impressed that soon as the Catholic Church I SUPPOSE my attitude to the predecessor: we are close to him with to destruction and hearts are hardened. Jesuit background has likely Pope Francis once again asked with 1.2 billion adherents, recent scandals that have our prayers, full of affection and Tragically, in every period of history shaped our Pope. As a Jesuit, he people to give money to the will roll on and continue to rocked our Church was a gratitude. there are ‘Herods’ who plot death, is aware of our prophetic role in poor rather than to travel to face problems such as abuse typical Glasgow East End I offer a warm greeting to my wreak havoc, and mar the countenance brother cardinals and bishops, the of men and women. the promotion of faith and Rome to celebrate his elevation. of power for as long as human reaction, I was hurt and angry priests, deacons, men and women Please, I would like to ask all those social justice as the heart of the I hope this Jesuit holy man beings remain imperfect. at the hypocracy of Cardinal religious, and all the lay Faithful. I who have positions of responsibility in mission of the Society of Jesus. can do what needs to be Media reports of the ‘walls Keith O’Brien and his thank the representatives of the other economic, political and social life, and The new Pope is a person who done at the Vatican, helped by coming down, as in Berlin,’ as accusers. churches and ecclesial communities, all men and women of goodwill: let us be ‘protectors’ of creation, protectors has been formed by the spiritual the Holy Spirit and our prayers. well as media exaggeration of I wanted to lash out. I was, as well as the representatives of the exercises of St Ignatius. He is a G Marshall problems at the now defunct of course, anticipating the Jewish community and the other of God’s plan inscribed in nature, ABERDEEN religious communities, for their protectors of one another and of the man unlikely to forget that St Andrew’s, Drygrange, secular press onslaught and presence. My cordial greetings go to environment. Let us not allow omens which has shaped him. merely serve to show that the usual insipid response the heads of state and government, the of destruction and death to accompany The new Pope is from the We have a Holy Father there are dark forces hell bent from the Church. I was, members of the official delegations the advance of this world! But to be global south and he will guide for those in most need on destroying Catholicism and therefore, pleasantly surprised ‘protectors,’ we also have to keep from many countries throughout the the Church with the attention of POPE Francis is a Pope for all that it stands for. at the very honest and robust world, and the diplomatic corps. watch over ourselves! Let us not forget In the Gospel we heard that “Joseph that hatred, envy and pride defile our someone looking at the world the poor, the poor of spirit as Faith and trust in the answers that came from, did as the angel of the Lord lives! Being protectors, then, also from another point of view. The well and the financially Almighty God will pull us among others, Messrs commanded him and took Mary as his means keeping watch over our Church is growing gradually in challenged. Already he strikes through. After all, we have Haldane, Devine and [SCO wife” (Mt 1:24). These words already emotions, over our hearts, because South America, Asia and Africa me as a man of simple tastes comforting words of Jesus editor] Liz Leydon [in the point to the mission which God they are the seat of good and evil and thus these continents play a and straightforward Faith, himself: “On this rock I will secular media.] No hiding, no entrusts to Joseph: he is to be the intentions: intentions that build up and custos, the protector. The protector of tear down! We must not be afraid of key role in the future of the eschewing a Papal limousine build MY Church—and the excuses and reminders of the whom? Of Mary and Jesus; but this goodness or even tenderness! universal mission of the Church. to travel from the Vatican on gates of hell will never prevail enormous good the Church protection is then extended to the Here I would add one more thing: Furthermore, there is a great the night of his election on a against it—and I will be with does all over the world. Church, as Blessed John Paul II caring, protecting, demands goodness, need for social justice as well as bus with his fellow cardinals. you all days, even to the end [But] our Church must pointed out: “Just as St Joseph took it calls for a certain tenderness. In the Gospels, St Joseph appears as a strong solidarity with the poor—many I have taken the bus in South of the world.” (Mathew modernise, we must drag loving care of Mary and gladly of whom are found within these America, and ridden a bicycle 28:20)’ [We have a] new ourself out of the 17th century dedicated himself to Jesus Christ’s and courageous man, a working man, upbringing, he likewise watches over yet in his heart we see great three continents. Therefore there so I have extra respect Pope, and, soon, will have a and a strong reaction to recent and protects Christ’s Mystical Body, tenderness, which is not the virtue of having a Pope who not only is for him. new Archbishop for St events could do this. We can the Church, of which the Virgin Mary the weak but rather a sign of strength in touch with these realities, but May Brown Andrews and Edinburgh. join the 21st century without is the exemplar and model” of spirit and a capacity for concern, for has lived it, is truly the work of EDINBURGH Hugh J Lynch losing our belief in the teaching compassion, for genuine openness to (Redemptoris Custos, 1). the Holy Spirit. The new Pope SUPPLIED of Jesus. He was radical in his How does Joseph exercise his role others, for love. We must not be afraid Catholic news needs, as protector? Discreetly, humbly and of goodness, of tenderness! has already set a new tone for and has, a true source Testing times indeed day and he would I am sure silently, but with an unfailing presence Today, together with the feast of St the Papacy. He has taken the welcome some of the same if it and utter fidelity, even when he finds it Joseph, we are celebrating the name Francis in honour of NOT 24 hours passed after the for our Church saved His Church from decline hard to understand. From the time of beginning of the ministry of the new Francis of Assisi, who Archbishop of Buenos Aires REGARDING your letters in Europe. his betrothal to Mary until the finding Bishop of Rome, the Successor of abandoned comfort to be in became Pope Francis before page on March 8, this is just Issues of celibacy, of the 12-year-old Jesus in the Temple Peter, which also involves a certain of Jerusalem, he is there at every power. Certainly, Jesus Christ solidarity with the poor. His the muck-raking began. Yes, to say that, while I fully contraception and divorce need moment with loving care. As the conferred power upon Peter, but what very life gives testimony to a there were heartwarming endorse the view expressed in to be examined. divorced spouse of Mary, he is at her side in sort of power was it? Jesus’ three spirit of poverty: his simplicity stories about him wanting to the Opinion leader column couples. I divorced 30 years good times and bad, on the journey to questions to Peter about love are of living, travel by public become a priest if he could about the need for ‘truth and ago and spent years agonising Bethlehem for the census and in the followed by three commands: feed my lambs, feed my sheep. Let us never transport and visiting the poor. not marry a childhood only truth, I would also like to over what to do. Thank God anxious and joyful hours when she The election of the new Pope sweetheart, but what about all thank G Boyle from Hamilton there are enlightened priests gave birth; amid the drama of the flight forget that authentic power is service, into Egypt and during the frantic and that the Pope too, when exercising reminds us that the Church is the scandalous allegations for having the courage to ask who said that I should follow search for their child in the Temple; power, must enter ever more fully into universal and it seeks to find about his past in Argentina? I that ‘both Cardinal O’Brien my conscience. and later in the day-to-day life of the that service which has its radiant any leader from any part of the seriously wonder why people and his accusers be given In short, the Church must home of Nazareth, in the workshop culmination on the Cross. world who will bring the gifts of Faith, Catholics especially, counselling and support.’ I heed the changing times and He must be inspired by the lowly, where he taught his trade to Jesus. of the Holy Spirit to the put up with this dreadful also feel we should ‘keep come into the real world. We How does Joseph respond to his concrete and faithful service which calling to be the protector of Mary, marked St Joseph and, like him, he Church. I hope that our new coverage and treatment of our them in our thoughts and can do this without losing the Jesus and the Church? By being must open his arms to protect all of Pope will bring different gifts to Church by the media. Have prayers. These are very Word Of God. constantly attentive to God, open to the God’s people and embrace with tender the universal Church. none of us learned anything difficult times for the Church John Fegan signs of God’s presence and receptive affection the whole of humanity, Fr Beatus Mauki, SJ from the build up to the 2010 everywhere, times when our GLASGOW to God’s plans, and not simply to his especially the poorest, the weakest, the least important, those whom Matthew Papal visit when the smear Faith is being tested to the own. This is what God asked of David, Catholic press wins on campaigns ahead of Pope utmost, and it is primarily our Focus on Christ, not as we heard in the first reading. God lists in the final judgment on love: the Papal announcement His humble servants does not want a house built by men, hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the Benedict XVI arrival in our prayers which will help us to but faithfulness to His word, to His naked, the sick and those in prison (cf. I WAS inspired and pleased to country was downright overcome these difficulties. AS WE approach Easter it is a plan. It is God himself who builds the Mt 25:31-46). Only those who serve see that The Scottish Catholic hateful? Closer to home the, Joanna Jablonska great oppurtunity for all house, but from living stones sealed by with love are able to protect! EDINBURGH In the second reading, St Paul Observer had a report on its dare I say, deliberate Christians, [especially] his Spirit. Joseph is a ‘protector’ website so quickly after confusion of homosexuality Catholics, to focus on the because he is able to hear God’s voice speaks of Abraham, who, ‘hoping Shell-shocked from and be guided by His Will; and for this against hope, believed’ (Rom 4:18). Cardinal Jorge Mario with paedophilia in one of our recent events Crucifixion, spilled blood, and reason he is all the more sensitive to Hoping against hope! Bergoglio of Argentina was national ‘quality newspapers’ the Resurrection, rather than the persons entrusted to his Today too, amid so much darkness, named as Pope Francis, the regarding the Church is just RECENT happenings have on trappings of pomp and safekeeping. He can look at things we need to see the light of hope and to 266th Pope, last Wednesday another nail in the clearly left the Faithful ceremonies, along with the be men and women who bring hope to realistically, he is in touch with his evening. I was even more sensationalist coffin of the somewhat shell-shocked. We personality competitions that surroundings, he can make truly wise others. To protect creation, to protect decisions. In him, dear friends, we every man and every woman, to look impressed to see one of the first ‘bad news’ media. Thank all know that self-inflicted are often too big a part of the learn how to respond to God’s call, upon them with tenderness and love, photographs of him anywhere goodness we have the SCO. wounds can often be the most religous life. readily and willingly, but we also see is to open up a horizon of hope; it is to online on the SCO’s website Brian Boyle painful and hurtful—as these This could be a ‘beginning’ the core of the Christian vocation, let a shaft of light break through the and Facebook page. God Bless PAISLEY revelations certainly are. Most time as part of the renewal which is Christ! Let us protect Christ heavy clouds; it is to bring the warmth of hope! For believers, for us Pope Francis indeed! Catholics must be very, very needed by the Catholic in our lives, so that we can protect It came as no surprise, Gross exaggeration troubled too that they have religion, with direct hearts and others, so that we can protect creation! Christians, like Abraham, like Saint in the media The vocation of being a ‘protector,’ Joseph, the hope that we bring is set considering the virtually come out of the blue. minds looking more and more however, is not just something against the horizon of God, which has information-hungry age we IT IS astonishing to read the As a cradle Catholic, I feel towards the spiritual aspects involving us Christians alone; it also opened up before us in Christ. It is a live in, to see such a quick hype and the hyperbole in the it will take many a long year of Faith and quiet prayer has a prior dimension which is simply hope built on the rock which is God. To protect Jesus with Mary, to decision from the Conclave of national media regarding for the Scottish hierarchy to times where all would be able human, involving everyone. It means Cardinals in their selection of Cardinal Keith O’Brien. Even be trusted fully again by the to find the Holy Spirit and its protecting all creation, the beauty of protect the whole of creation, to the created world, as the Book of protect each person, especially the the next Pope, but it was a Professor Tom Devine has majority of Catholics. help and guidance it seems Genesis tells us and as St Francis of poorest, to protect ourselves: this is a lovely surprise to see the gone over the top by declaring I heard one man say that he many of our priests and Assisi showed us. It means respecting service that the Bishop of Rome is Catholic press beat the that the ‘crisis is the worst would simply keep his head parishoners seem to be each of God’s creatures and called to carry out, yet one to which all international media at their since the Reformation’ which, down in his own parish and seeking, but have not been of us are called, so that the star of hope respecting the environment in which own game. A first on a night focusing in the correct areas we live. It means protecting people, will shine brightly. Let us protect with showing loving concern for each and love all that God has given us! of firsts, a Jesuit Pope from G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or style in recent times. May our every person, especially children, the I implore the intercession of the outside Europe. It fair cheered requirements G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore leaders and lay folks all have Virgin Mary, St Joseph, Ss Peter and views expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO G If you would like to elderly, those in need, who are often me up and made me proud. As share your opinion, send your correspondence to the above address G a Joyful Easter in Christ, and the last we think about. It means Paul, and St Francis, that the Holy to what kind of Pontiff this in Christ alone! Spirit may accompany my ministry, Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, address, and caring for one another in our families: ‘Pope for the Poor will be, phone number or your letter will not be used Angus Campbell husbands and wives first protect one and I ask all of you to pray for me! SOUTH UIST another, and then, as parents, they Amen. give him a chance folks—he Friday March 22 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH THAT’S LIFE 17 Celebrating, not humiliating, our Irishness THAT’S LIFE explains how commericalism has, in some instances, belittled true St Patrick’s Day celebrations

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adly, one of the greatest celebrations in the world is becoming tainted by merchandising By Mary of offensive material such as T-shirts embla- zoned with slogans so coarse that they border on McGinty Sthe obscene. In the US, the Ancient Order of Hiber- nians is waging war on the fashion chain Urban Outfitters who are selling many of the items. T PATRICK’S Day is always a great Seamus Boyle of the AOH said it for us all when day to be Irish, whatever your national- he wrote to the company telling them ‘there are ity. This year, coming hot on the heels those few of who use this day as an excuse to over of the election of Pope Francis I there celebrate but that does not give you or anyone else was an added feel-good factor amongst the right to defame and debase a whole race of the packed congregation leaving St Andrew’s people by selling the garbage that you display in Cathedral after the Mass for the Irish on the eve of your stores.’ theS feast of St Patrick. One retailer defended himself on the basis of the As the son of immigrant parents, Archbishop right to free speech, an opinion endorsed by an Philip Tartaglia expressed his very personal under- American Civil Liberties Union director. He standing of our pride in our roots, our gratitude to argued that those offended should ‘take their eye- those who left so that we could have a better life balls and business elsewhere’ since the items ‘may and our desire to keep close to our heritage. Our be offensive and juvenile, but they aren’t grounds deepest bond, he told us, is not of culture or eth- for censorship.’ Perhaps so, but I cannot think of nicity, but at the most profound level in our iden- any nation that has become such an easy target for tity in Christ and our faith. mockery. It is true that Ireland has a reputation for With the pain of recent weeks we have had pre- heavy drinking but it also has the highest rate of cious little cause to rejoice but in gathering abstention outside a Muslim country. Papal Souvenir Edition Special together we were reminded by the archbishop that CROSSWORD even in the most difficult circumstances that God’s he once-booming Celtic Tiger meant pros- purpose can be achieved. No doubt many quiet perity at an unprecedented level. Now, since prayers were offered up for Cardinal O’Brien the crash, emigration is again an economic 1 2 whose 75th birthday fell on St Patrick’s Day. necessity for so many of the young. Last year more T 3 Since the first St Patrick’s Day parade in Boston than 87,000 citizens left for better prospects else- in 1737 when members of the Charitable Irish soci- where. That number represented the highest figure 4 5 6 7 ety met in a pub and decided to march through the since the Great Hunger. streets in honour of the saint, encouraging people to As these new emigrants and, in time the families 8 join with them, March 17 has been the excuse for a they make, swell the diaspora our influence in com- 9 right old knees-up. In Glasgow and in Coatbridge, munities all over the world continues to grow. Wher- First entry out the hat next 10 where the legendary festival rivals the best in the ever St Patrick’s Day is celebrated there is a boost to TUESDAY will be the winner world, crowds gathered in good humour and a good the economy, sometimes very considerably so. 11 12 time was had by all. For the Irish and those who wish they were Irish Send your completed My own celebrations were a little more muted there is more to be celebrated than a two-day 13 14 crossword entries—along with but no less enjoyable. The shamrock-embroidered extravaganza of uninhibited alcohol consumption. 15 Irish linen tablecloth got an extra careful ironing A country so rich in music, dance and literature your full name address and daytime phone number—to for its annual airing as the Irish stew bubbled gen- has so much to celebrate. However when we com- 16 tly on the hob. Double helpings for the men of the memorate our patron saint we have a right not to CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 house as one has Patrick for his middle name and be ridiculed. 17 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2

18 6BT Our Lady, St Joseph honoured in Papal Coat of Arms 19 20 The winner’s name will be 21 printed next week By Canon Bernard Canning 22 23 The editor’s decision is final THE habit among recent Popes, including Pope Fran- ACROSS LAST WEEK’S cis, has been to select Papal 1 Latin phrase announcing the election of the new Pope SOLUTION Coats of Arms that incorpo- (7,5) rates the heraldry they had ACROSS as cardinals. The obvious 4, 15d&12d The birth name of the new pope (5,5,9) 6 Papal name 1 Dub 3 Screen saver exception to this was Pope 8 Upland 9 Meringue 9 The Pope asked for a moment's silent ______(6) John XXIII who asked 10 Leeds 11 Thump Archbishop Bruno Heim, a 10 News is communicated by smoke coming from a great master of the art and 13 Posed 15 Amnesty chimney in this chapel (7) 16 Funfair 20 Lions science of ecclesiastical her- 13 City of birth of the new pope (6,5) aldry, to draw him Papal 21 Trait 23 Truck arms. He then rejected three 17 See 8 down 24 Pedestal 25 Horrid submissions saying the lion 18 Number of days the conclave was in session... (3) 26 Pop festival 27 Dry was too severe and should 19 ...and the number of votes taken (4) smile, a criticism that was 20 Poverty-stricken (4) DOWN duly rectified in the fourth 21 Such a priest appends the letters SJ to his name (6) 1 Double fault 2 Bulletin and final version. 22 See 14 down 3 Songs 4 En masse The Papal Coat of Arms 5 Saint Patrick’s Day 23 The Eternal City (4) (right) selected by Pope Francis 6 Vigour 7 Roe is based on his heraldry as a 13 Petal 14 Drugs cardinal archbishop (below). DOWN 17 Acquired taste This had a heraldic blue back- 2 13 across is its capital (9) 18 Lorelei 19 Hard up ground, suggesting fidelity and 3 See 8 down 23 Troll 24 Pup steadfastness, and the Jesuit 5 See 16 down symbol of Jesus in the IHS 7 See 13 down against a small cross, given in Matthew to come and follow Last week’s winner was: gold, implying understanding, Him” (Matthew 9.9) 8, 17a&3d Church in Rome of which the Pope was cardinal Ms R Dowds, Musselburgh resect, virtue and majesty. It The Pope transferred his arms -priest until his elevation to the Papacy (3,7,10) also had a five-pointed star rep- to his Papal Pontificate by 11 As worn by the Pope, what is the Annulus Piscatoris? (4) resenting Mary, Mother in the changing only the star and 12 See 4 across Church, given in heraldic white spikenard from white to yellow 13&7d What were the first two words spoken from the Scottish Catholic Observer: for wisdom, chastity and, joy to indicate understanding, balcony by the new Pope? (5,4) Scotland’s only national and a bunch of spikenard (not respect and virtue. A mitre in Catholic weekly newspaper 14&22a The first Pope (5,5) grapes) representing St Joseph white and gold with the keys printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. 15 See 4 across as the Society of Jesus holds a tops the arms and might be said, Registered at the Post Office particular devotion to him. The by its bars, to present the Faith, 16&5d The Papal blessing ‘to the city and the world’ (4,2,4) as a newspaper. motto reads: “Christ calling hope and charity of the Papacy. 18 CHILDREN’S LITURGY THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 22 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 Imagine how you would have felt if ponder their meaning for us today, help us you had been Mary Magdalene or Peter to die and rise with you to new life both Easter Sunday—First or John on that first Easter morning. now and forever. Amen. Alleluia! What thoughts and emotions would the Reading sight of that empty tomb have aroused Responsorial Psalm in you? At first, Mary Magdalene 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23 We have eaten and drunk with Him after His thought that Jesus’ enemies had stolen (R) This is the day the Lord has made; let Resurrection. A reading from the Acts of the Apostles his body. Heartbroken, she ran to tell us rejoice and be glad. 10:34a, 37-43. Peter and John. They raced to the tomb Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, and found that the burial wrappings, for His mercy endures forever. Peter proceeded to speak and said: “You know what has happened all over Judea, beginning in which had encased Jesus’ body, were Let the house of Israel say: “His mercy Galilee after the Baptism that John preached, cast aside. Seeing this, they believed. endures forever.” how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Discussion (R) This is the day the Lord has made; let Holy Spirit and power. He went about doing good us rejoice and be glad. and healing all those oppressed by the devil, I How will you rejoice with the risen “The right hand of the Lord has struck with for God was with Him. We are witnesses of all Christ and the entire Church today? power; the right hand of the Lord is that He did both in the country of the Jews and I We have heard many times about Jesus’ exalted. in Jerusalem. Resurrection. But do we truly and deeply I shall not die, but live, and declare the “They put Him to death by hanging Him on a believe it? Do our lives give evidence of works of the Lord.” tree. This man God raised on the third day and the joy and peace and hope of Easter? (R) This is the day the Lord has made; let granted that He be visible, not to all the people, I Does your belief in the Resurrection affect us rejoice and be glad. but to us, the witnesses chosen by God in your everyday life? How you treat others? The stone which the builders rejected advance, who ate and drank with Him after He How can you live a life of praise? has become the cornerstone. rose from the dead. By the Lord has this been done; it is “He commissioned us to preach to the people Reflection Activities wonderful in our eyes. and testify that He is the one appointed by God THIS is Easter, the day of Jesus’ rising G Ju st as the sun rises to begin a new day, (R) This is the day the Lord has made; let as judge of the living and the dead. To Him all the from the dead, the most meaningful day Jesus, the Son of God, rises to new life on us rejoice and be glad. prophets bear witness, that everyone who of the year for all who believe in Him. Easter Sunday. Make a large sun out of believes in Him will receive forgiveness of sins Things are different today. Bells are paper or card. Second Reading through His name.” G The Word of the Lord ringing and we are singing Alleluia. Tr ace each child’s hand on both a yellow You must look for the things that are in Heaven, In the first reading, which comes not and orange half-circle on paper or card. where Christ is. A reading from the letter of St from the Old Testament but from the G Cut these out and attach around the Paul to the Colossians 3:1-4. Acts of the Apostles, Peter gives us a half-circle to form the sun’s rays. Add the Brothers and sisters, if then you were The Children’s Liturgy page is published one mini-version of the entire Gospel words, ‘The Son is Risen! Alleluia!’ raised with Christ, seek what is above, Reflection. He reviews the key events in where Christ is seated at the right hand of week in advance to allow RE teachers and those Jesus’ life, proclaims His Resurrection, Prayer God. taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to and describes the ministry of the Lord Jesus, you have died, you have risen, Think of what is above, not of what is on Apostles. Peter assure his listeners that and you are with us now. As we recognise earth. For you have died, and your life is use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment Jesus has the power to forgive their sins. you in the breaking of the bread, may we hidden with Christ in God. When Christ to their teaching materials Jesus gives everyone the freedom to live also come to know you in the breaking of your life appears, then you too will appear a new life. the word. As we open the Scriptures and with him in glory. The Word of the Lord Gospel Acclamation 1 Corinthians 5:7-8 (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Christ, our passover, has been sacrificed; let us celebrate the feast then in the Lord. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel He must rise from the dead. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to John 20:1-9. On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb early in the morning, while it was still dark, and saw the stone removed from the tomb. So she ran and went to Simon Peter and to the other disciple whom Jesus loved, and told them: “They have taken the Lord from the tomb and we don’t know where they put Him.” So Peter and the other disciple went out and came to the tomb. They both ran, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and arrived at the tomb first; he bent down and saw the burial cloths there, but did not go in. When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered His head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place. Then the other disciple also went in, the one who had arrived at the tomb first, and he saw and believed. For they did not yet understand the Scripture that He had to rise from the dead. The Gospel of the Lord Friday March 22 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH CHURCH NOTICES 19 CHURCH&PUBLICNOTICES

St Conval’s Cemetery, Barrhead LEGION OF MARY MONTHLY Fr. David Boyd ACIES EDJUGORJE invites you to a concelebrated Mass CEREMONY M Low Sunday, 7th April 2013 at 2pm ST. ANDREWS & GLASGOW CENTRAL VENING EDINBURGH Curia Curia E All Welcome th Saturday 6 April 2p.m. Monday 8th April 7p.m. ST JOHN THE BAPTISTʼS CHURCH St. John’s St Peter’s Portobello Partick Lower Millgate LEGION OF MARY UDDINGSTON GOOD FRIDAY DUNDEE PUBLIC WAY OF THE CROSS ABERDEEN 7 CHURCHES rd Sunday 21st April 3p.m. on Monday 25th March 2013 7 SORROWS OF OUR LADY Saturday 23 March 2pm. St. Andrew’s Cathedral G 7 LAST WORDS OF JESUS St Peter’s Rosary at 7.15pm Mass at 7.30pm WALK SOME OF THE WAY IN PENANCE FOR SIN Nethergate Light refreshments in the hall afterwards N.B- BRING ROSARIES AND SUITABLE CLOTHING Chapel Court, Justice St Curia 9.00am: St Peter Claver, Bellshill AYRSHIRE ALL WELCOME 9.20am: Sacred Heart, Bellshill ANNUNCIATA Curia Sunday 21st April 10.00am: Holy Family, Mossend Sunday 7th April 3p.m. St Winnin’s 10.40am: Christ the King, Holytown (Tea & Juice) Immaculate Heart of Kilwinning PASSIONIST COMMUNITY 11.45am: St John Bosco, New Stevenson Mary’s Church 12.30pm: St Francis Xavier, Carfin GREENOCK Curia ST MUNGO’S CHURCH 1.00pm: Glass Chapel, Carfin Grotto Broomfield Rd, Balornock Saturday 23rd March 2pm 52 Parson Street, Glasgow St John’s Holy Week & Easter 2013 MATER ECCLESIA Barrhead TH MOTHERWELL DIOCESAN CHOIR Curia PALM SUNDAY,24 MARCH Sunday 21st April 3p.m. MOTHERWELL Curia 6.00 p.m Saturday Vigil Mass directed by John Pitcathley present: St Conval’s Monday 8th April 7p.m. (Palms will be blessed in front of the Church before Vigil Mass) Hapland Rd St Bernard’s 10.00 a.m, 12.00 noon, 7.00 p.m Sunday Masses "Take This Cup Away From Me" A musical meditation on The Passion Pollock Coatbridge (On Sunday, Blessing of Palms and Procession opposite the Church at 11.45 a.m) in TH TUESDAY,26 MARCH The Cathedral, Motherwell Divine Mercy 7.30 p.m Community Celebration of the Sacrament Tuesday, 26th March at 7.30pm Feast Day of Reconciliation TH St Mirin’s Cathedral, Paisley WEDNESDAY,27 MARCH Admission £4 Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament All proceeds for the Cathedral Roof Fund Sunday 7th April, 2013 10.30 a.m-12.00 noon, 6.30 p.m-7.30pm Service starts at 2p.m. - Mass at 4p.m. TH HOLY THURSDAY,28 MARCH ALL WELCOME Celebrant Father Vincent Byrne 10.00 a.m Morning Prayer of the Church 7.30 p.m Concelebrated Mass of the Lord’s Supper 10.00 p.m Watch and Pray with Me (Holy Hour at the Altar of Repose) Confessions today - 10.30 a.m-12.00 noon, 4.30p.m-6.00 p.m NATIONAL SHRINE OF OUR LADY TH GOOD FRIDAY,29 MARCH OF LOURDES, CARFIN 10.00 a.m Morning Prayer of the Church followed Confessions from 2.15p.m. till 3.45p.m. “ by Stations of the Cross DIVINE MERCY The soul that will go to confession and receive Holy 3.00 p.m Solemn Liturgy of the Passion and Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and Death of the Lord. SUNDAY punishment” (Reading of the Passion, Veneration of (All welcome for tea and cakes after Mass) the Cross and Holy Communion) Sundaythe 7th April Contact Mary Gildea on 0141 889 7512 7.30 p.m Seven Last Words or E-mail: [email protected] Confessions today - 11.00 a.m-12.30 p.m, 4.30-6.00 p.m TH HOLY SATURDAY, 30 MARCH FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY 10.00 a.m Morning Prayer of the Church (No Exposition and no 6.00 p.m. Vigil 7th April 2013 Mass today) Holy Hour 1p.m. - 2p.m. Celebrate At 9.00 p.m The Easter Vigil - Celebration of the St Columba’s Church, Resurrection Confessions 2p.m. - 2.45p.m. Confessions today - 10.30 a.m-12.00 noon, 4.30 p.m-6.00 p.m Viewpark, Uddingston Divine Mercy Chaplet 3p.m. Celebrant ST EASTER SUNDAY,31 MARCH Followed by Holy Mass Father Michael Brown Masses at 10.00 a.m., 12.00 noon (No Evening Mass) 2pm HOLY HOUR MONDAY 1ST APRIL - THURSDAY 4TH APRIL Led by Father Brain Logue in the 3.00pm HOUR Of GREAT MERCY 3.30pm VENERATION OF THE DIVINE MERCY IMAGE Masses today at 10a.m. & 12.15p.m. Parish Church DIVINE MERCY PRAYERS (No confession or evening Mass today) 4.30pm HOLY MASS TH Prayer Group Meeting Times CONFESSIONS 3.00 pm – 4 .00pm FRIDAY 5 APRIL TEAS AND DIVINE MERCY BOOKSTALL AVAILABLE. Archdiocese of Glasgow Normal Mass times and confession times resume N Rhema Prayer Community St Mary’s RC Church, 89 Abercromby Street, Calton, Glasgow. G40 2DQ Wednesday 8.00pm This week Expert Services & Holiday Accommodation are on Page 22 20 FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 22 2013

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HENDRY COONEY HATTIE DEATHS Please pray for the repose of 13th Anniversary 32nd Anniversary the soul of Josephine Hendry, In loving memory of Mary Of your charity, pray for the BOYLE who died on November 8, (McBeth), who died March 26, repose of the soul of my father, Peacefully, at Rodger Park, 2009, and whose birthday 2000, also her husband, James Hattie, who died March Rutherglen, on March 14, Mary occurs on March 24. Michael, who died July 10, 26, 1981, also my mother, Boyle, aged 94, dearly loved Eternal rest grant unto her, O 1986. Catherine Hattie, died Septem- wife of the late Daniel Boyle, Lord. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for ber 28, 1962. and much loved Mother, Grand- Inserted by the family. them. Sweet Heart of Jesus, have mother and Great- Grandmother. Inserted by Kathleen, Angela mercy on them. Fortified by Rites of the Holy McCLAFFERTY and Pauline. Inserted by Margaret. Catholic Church. John, beloved father and R.I.P. pappy, who died July 26, 1986, CREELEY HANNAH, Mary McCALLUM whose birthday occurs on 19th Anniversary 1st Anniversary 43rd Anniversary MacLEOD March 28. In loving memory of our dearest In loving memory of a much In loving memory of our dear Peacefully after a long illness in Remembering also our dear mum, Margaret Gielty, died loved mum, gran, sister and daughter and our loving sister, Ospadal Uibhist agus Bharraigh, mother and granny, Mary Rose, March 24, 1994; also remem- auntie, Mary, (Meenacarn, Ellen, who died March 22, on Wednesday, March 6, 2013, died June 15, 1990 and also bering her beloved husband, Lettermacaward), died March 1970, aged 21 years. Katie, aged 87, beloved wife of our brother, Dominic, who died our dearly loved dad, John 23, 2012. Sadly missed. the late Joseph, much loved September 29, 2007. Creeley, died January 5, 1996. God called your name softly To those who think of her today, mother of Sheena and Ewen, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Eternal rest grant unto them, O That only you could hear, A little prayer to Our Lady say, loving mother-in-law of John them. Lord, And no one heard the footsteps Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for her. and Nina and loving grand- Inserted by their loving family. And let perpetual light shine Of angels drawing near. Inserted by Mum, Dad and mother of Alasdair, John and upon them. It broke our hearts to lose you family. Fraser. Survived by her sister But you did not go alone, May they rest in peace. Amen. , Denis Chrissie. For part of us went with you KEANY MEMORIAM Lovingly remembered by their In loving memory of a dear hus- family. Fortified by the rites of the Holy The day God called you home. daughters Margaret, Elizabeth band, dad, grandad and great- Catholic Church. R.I.P. You’re always close beside us CAMERON and Mary Frances. grandad, died March 25, 2005. Fois shiorraidh dha h-annam. Remembering with love, In everything we do, All our tomorrows will be as Christina Catherine (MacDon- You were our greatest treasure today, ald), a dear daughter, sister God’s gift to us was you. WHYTE Missing you always along life’s Passed away peacefully at We always remember that and auntie, who died March 22, way. Hairmyres Hospital, on March Way you looked, 2008. Till we meet again. 14, 2013, Patricia, aged 81 The way you talked and smiled Missed in the morning of every Your loving wife, Peggy and years. Loving mother of The little things you said and did day, family. Douglas-Jude, Anne Marie and Missed in the evening as light To make our lives worthwhile. Each time we look at your picture Gerard. Dear sister of the fades away, You seem to smile and say, KELLY Gemson Family. Walking beside us each day of Don’t be sad but courage take 2nd Anniversary of Tom who McEVOY The family wish to thank every- the year, And love each other for my sake. died March 22, 2011. Much In loving memory of my dear one for all their support and Unseen, unheard, but very St Anthony, pray for her. loved dad, son, brother, uncle, wife, Agnes McEvoy, (née kindness at this time. near. From your loving family. nephew and friend. Finnegan) who died March 23, Enfold her in Your arms, Lord, It isn’t what we write, 2007. SIX MONTHS MIND treasure her with care, DOUGAN In loving memory of John, a HENRY It isn’t what we say, Our Lady of Fatima, pray for her. And while she sleeps a peace- much loved husband, dad and 1st Anniversary of BETTY, a It’s how we feel deep inside, Inserted by Frank. ful sleep, grandpa, who died on March loving Mother, Gran and As we think of you today. Her memory we shall always 23, 2005, and loved ones gone Mother-in-law, who died on Would those who think of Tom MacINNES keep. March 18, 2012. today, 2nd Anniversary Our Lady of Lourdes and St before and after. I loved you John, I always will, Mammy, although you can’t be A little prayer to Jesus say. Precious memories of Donald Bernadette, pray for her. Anthony MacInnes, who died You left a place no one can fill. here with us, we’re truly not St Patrick, pray for him. Inserted by the family, Isle of apart, on March 25, 2011. Loving hus- Inserted by your loving wife Barra, Fort William and Essex. Until the final breath we take, band, dad, grandad and brother. Jean. you’ll be living in our hearts, Close to our hearts you will O Mary, conceived without sin, CAMPBELL You were someone we could always stay, pray for us who have recourse 18th Anniversary talk to, that no one can replace, Loved and remembered every day. to Thee. In loving memory of my dear You were someone we could May he rest in peace. From your loving family. husband, father and gen, John laugh with, till tears ran down Theresa and all the family. ROONEY (Iagan), died on March 22, our face, In loving memory of May 1995. R.I.P. You were someone we could McINTYRE Rooney, (née Murphy), died It does not take a special day, turn to when we needed a 44th Anniversary September 25, 2012, aged 77. For me to think of you, helping hand, In loving memory of our dear There is a link death cannot Each Mass I hear, each prayer You were someone we could father, John McIntyre, who died sever, I say, count on to advise and under- March 15, 1969; also our Love and remembrance last Are offered up for you. stand, grandfather, Angus James forever, Your loving wife Morag, 20 St You were someone we thought McIntyre, died March 20, 1969. In life we loved you dearly, Brendan Road, Barra. more of, as each year came to Our Lady of the Isles, pray for In death we do the same. In our hearts you will always an end, them. From your loving husband stay, You were our dearest Mammy Inserted by son Angus, James Jimmy and all the family. Loved and remembered every and also our BEST FRIEND. and family, 6 North Locheynort, day. For the rest of our lives we will South Uist. BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE From all the family, home and DOUGHERTY miss you, our secret tears still away. Remembering with love our flow, Gentle Jesus up above, dear father, grandad and great- Oh, how we really loved you, no one will ever know. Give our Gen all our love. grandad, Bernard, who died Thank you for the memories, The grandchildren. March 28, 1986. Deep in our hearts your mem- that are yours and ours alone, For they recall so many special ory is kept, moments that we have ever McBRIDE To love, to cherish, to never for- CAMPBELL known. In loving memory of Jack, a get. In loving memory of a much Love you forever, Donna Marie, devoted husband and dad, died Each of us in our own way, loved father, John (Iagan), who Colette and Kevin. xxx March 21, 1991 and his dearly died suddenly on March 22, Have special thoughts of you Everything we ever learned, all loved eldest daughter, Anne 1995. R.I.P. today. came from one source, Mary, died October 4, 2008. Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray St Roch, pray for him. Who was that teacher, our Loved and remembered for him. St Martin de Porres, pray for Gran of course, always. MacKINNON CLUCKIE, Matthew James Your loving daughter Johan and him. Watching us through childhood, Requiescant in Pace. 29th Anniversary Matthew was born on March Willie, Benbecula. His loving family. teaching us right from wrong, Mary,Ruth, Joan and Gerald. Remembering with love today 26, 2009 and died August 8, Filling us with happiness, mak- and always, my dear dad and 2009, aged 4 months. Place Your Intimation ing us belong. To place an our grandad, Donald, died Announcing, Our cherished memories of CHAMBERS Remembering, A loving Gran kind and true, March 25, 1984. Also my dearly Matthew will last forever. In loving memory of my dear Thanking One in a million Gran, that was loved brothers and uncles, Births, Marriages, intimation Mary and Scott (Mum and husband, dad and papa, Deaths,Anniversaries you. Donald John, died March 7, Dad), Daniel and Adam (big Joseph Chambers, who died We love you with all our hearts, 2010 and George, September brothers), Rachel, his wee sis- March 25, 1980, also my dear Dionne, Reece, Conor and Mia. Call: 0141 15, 2010. ter, all of Matthew’s grandpar- son-in-law, Desmond xxxx Never more than a thought away. ents, uncles, aunts and McKenna, who died March 5, St Joseph, Patron of Departing 241 6106 May they rest in peace. To place a Family Announcement Contact cousins. 1983. Patricia Cairney: 0141 241 6106 Souls, pray for her. 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Just as you would want us to, MacNEIL MURPHY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS THANKSGIVING And when we shed a silent 13th Anniversary In loving memory of my tear, In loving memory of our dear beloved husband Tommy, a No one will know but you. mother, gran and great-gran, dearly loved dad and papa, BOYD, Jack GRATEFUL thanks to St Jude St Jude, pray for them. Peggy, who died on March 28, who died March 27, 2011. Also The family of the late Jack for prayers answered. – T.D. Miss you lots. xx 2000, also our father, Donald, our dear son and brother, Boyd wish to thank all family, Your loving sons and daugh- our brother, Archie, and sister, Thomas, who died June 9, friends, neighbours and col- GRATEFUL thanks to Our ters-in-law, John and Mandy Mary Catherine, whose 1999. RIP. leagues for the many Mass Lady and St Anthony for and Liam and Margaret. anniversaries occur throughout Forever loved and so sadly cards, messages of sympathy prayers received. Publication There are many saints in the year. missed. and flowers, following their promised. – N.M.N. Heaven, May they rest in peace. Our Lady of Perpetual Succour, recent sad loss. We have our own special saints Inserted by their family, East pray for them. Special thanks to Rev Monsi- GRATEFUL thanks to the there too, Kilbride, Oban and New All our love and prayers. gnor John McIntyre and Rev Fr. Sacred Heart of Jesus and St It is you dear gran and Zealand. Anna and all the family. Jose Cirilo Rodrigues of St Jude for prayers answered. grandad, Bridget’s, Baillieston, SVDP Publication promised. – A.B. We know that to be true; MacPHEE ORR, Thomas society members, past and Find the softest pillow, Lord, 2nd Anniversary Died eight years ago on March present, are thanked for their POWERFUL NOVENA To rest their heads upon, In loving memory of our dear 27, 2005 (Easter Sunday), support and prayers following Of Childlike Confidence Place lots of kisses on their mother, Kate Effie (née aged 64, and also his grand- the loss of their fellow member, (This novena is to be said at cheeks, MacKinnon), who died on son, Matthew Cluckie, who died Jack. the same time, every hour, for They’ll know who they’re from. March 26, 2011, aged 90 years. August 8, 2009, aged 4 Holy Mass will be offered for nine consecutive hours – just Divine Mercy, watch over them. Also remembering our dear months. the intentions of all. one day). O Jesus, who hast Loved and remembered father, Donald MacPhee, who They are missed by all of the said, ask and you shall receive, always. died on April 20, 1984, aged 71 family. MacINNES, Michael seek and you shall find, knock R.I.P. years. St Joseph, pray for them. The wife and family of the late and it shall be opened to you, McGUIRE Your grandchildren and great- A thought and a prayer are all Michael would like to thank all through the intercession of 14th Anniversary grandchildren, William, we have to give, QUINN those who sent messages of Mary, Thy Most Holy Mother, I Cherished memories of our Amanda, Diane, Susan, Julie, These you will have for as long In loving memory of our dear sympathy following their recent knock, I seek, I ask that my dearly loved mum and gran, Martin, Cliodhna, Stacey, as we live. father and grandfather, sad loss. Sincere thanks to prayer be granted (make your Elizabeth, who died March 26, Megan, Arron, Eva, Scott Liam, Our Lady of the Isles, pray for Charles, died March 24, 1985, Monsignor John Gilmartin, Our request). O Jesus, who hast 1999, also remembering our Nathan Anthony, Drew, David, them. our dear brother, Charles, died Lady of Lourdes, Cardonald said, all that you ask of the beloved dad and grandad, Patrick, Zoe, Skye and Cara. Flora, Hector, Catriona, Donald, March 24, 1994, and our dear and to Canon Donald MacKay Father in My name, He will William (Sonny), died October Mary, Anne, Margaret, Patricia, mother and grandmother, Mary who concelebrated the lovely grant you through the interces- 8, 1978. R.I.P. MacLEAN Theresa, Christine and Morag Malone, died December 11, Requiem Mass. We also wish sion of Mary, Thy Most Holy Jesus, Mary and St Joseph, 31st Anniversary and their families. 1981. to thank our relatives, friends Mother, I humbly and urgently pray for them. In loving memory of our dear Always in our thoughts. and neighbours. Special thanks ask Thy Father, in Thy name, A mother and father’s love is a father and grandfather, Donald MITCHELL Peter and family. to Neil MacIntyre Undertaker that my prayer be granted blessing, MacLean, who died March 25, 24th Anniversary Always remembered. and Co-operative Funeralcare, (make your request). O Jesus, No matter where you roam, 1982. Treasured memories of our Nettie, Bill, Mary and William. to gravediggers and Politician who hast said, Heaven and Watch over yours while living, Eternal rest grant unto him. much loved niece, Marie Claire, Bar and to all who attended Earth shall pass away but My For you’ll miss them when Our Lady, Star of the Sea, pray who died suddenly in Brunei, SCULLION Mass and graveside. word shall not pass, through they’re gone. for him. March 25, 1989, aged 15 months. 3rd Anniversary Thank you all. the intercession of Mary, Thy Love them as in childhood, Inserted by Mary Margaret, A silent thought, a secret tear, In loving memory of Henry, died Most Holy Mother, I feel confi- And when feeble, old and grey, Archie and family. Wishing your absence was only March 23, 2010. My beloved MACLEOD dent that my prayer shall be For you’ll not miss your parents’ Lachie, Anna and Donnie. a dream. son, a husband, a brother, a The family of the late Katie, granted (make your request); love, Inserted by the McLaughlin brother-in-law and uncle. wish to thank most sincerely publication promised. - T.M. ‘Till they’re buried beneath the MacLELLAN Family. This month comes with sad Rev. Fr Donald Canon MacKay clay. 8th Anniversary Treasured memories today and regret, and Rev. Fr. John Paul MacKinnon NOVENA to St Therese of the Our Lady of Schoenstatt, watch Treasured memories of Hector, always of Marie Claire, our dar- It brings a day we can’t forget, for Requiem Mass, Rev Fr Little Flower. over them. a dearly loved husband, father, ling niece and goddaughter. You left us all without goodbye, Ross Crichton and Rev Fr Donald Saint Therese, the Little Flower, St Anthony and St Pio, pray for father-in-law and granddad, Maureen and Donal. But memories of you will never MacLeod for visits and spiritual please pick me a rose from the them. who died March 24, 2005. die, comfort received. Grateful heavenly garden and sent it to Love you always. xx. It does not take a special day, MORRISON But oh so sweet God’s promise thanks to all the doctors and me with a message of love. Ask Your loving daughter Lily and For us to think of you, In loving memory of our aunt, given, staff at Ospadal Uibhist agus God to grant me the favour I grandson William. Each Mass we hear, each Mary Morrison, whose four- We’ll all meet again someday in Bharraigh, Benbecula Medical thee implore and tell Him I will If Heaven had a number, prayer we say, teenth anniversary falls on Heaven. Practice and at the Daliburgh love Him each day more and I would call you on the phone, Is offered up for you. March 25 and our uncle, Rest in Peace Henry. Branch Surgery. To all home more. To say I miss you mum and Fois shiorruidh thoir dha A’ Angus, whose fourth anniver- Inserted by Mum Catherine, carers for their dedicated care The above prayer plus 5 Our dad, Thighearna, sary was on February 19. wife Margaret, sister, brothers and attention received by Katie Fathers, 5 Hail Marys and 5 And want you to come home, Agus solus nach diobair Fondly remembered by all. and all the family. in the family home and special Glory Be’s must be said on 5 They say that hearts don’t dearrsadh air. Fois shiorruidh thoir dhaibh a Always in my prayers Uncle mention to Morag MacSween successive days before 11 a.m. really break, Inserted by his loving wife Thighearna. Henry. and Margaret MacPhee who On the 5th day, the 5th set of Dear God, that isn’t true, Catriona and family, Eriskay, Our Lady of the Isles, pray for Goddaughter Danielle. regularly visited and gave sup- prayers having been com- For the day You took my mum Glasgow and Falkirk. them. St. Pio, pray for him. port in Ospadal Uibhist agus pleted, offer one more set – 5 and dad, Inserted by Domhnall Iain, Bharraigh and to Betty Thompson Our Fathers, 5 Hail Marys and You broke my heart in two. MacMILLAN Domhnall Eosaph, Marion VALLELY for her support in so many 5 Glory Be’s. Publication prom- To those who have a mum and Treasured memories of Marion, Fiona and Ailean Ruaraidh. 5th Anniversary ways. To Neil MacIntyre, ised. - L.N. dad, dearly loved mother, grand- In loving memory of our Auntie Funeral Director, for his effi- Maggie, born on the Feast of Love them while you may, mother and great-grandmother, MORRISON ciency and kindness; John O DEAR ST JOSEPH OF the Epiphany 1914 – died For I wish with all my heart, who died March 24, 1991, 14th Anniversary Archie MacIntyre for his atten- CUPERTINO, who, by your I had mine here today. Angus, loving father and grand- In loving memory of Aunt Mary, March 26, 2008. R.I.P. dance on the day; Angus prayers, did seek from God that Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for father, died May 4, 1960, John, who died March 25, 1999. Deep in our hearts a memory is Walker and his team of you should be asked at your them. dearly loved brother and uncle, Our Lady of Lourdes and St kept, gravediggers; St Peter’s examinations the only proposi- St Elizabeth and St William, who died April 4, 2008 and Catherine of Siena, pray for her. Of an Aunt we loved and will Church Choir; Pauline tions you knew, pray that I too, never forget. pray for them. Raghnall Iain, dearly loved Inserted by Flora, Duncan, MacDonald-Organist; Altar like you, may succeed in the In the shelter of Thy Sacred Loved and remembered brother and uncle, who passed Calum and Stuart. Servers and Passkeepers for examination for which I am Heart, dear Jesus may she always, away suddenly on January 10, their contributions for the lovely preparing. In return I will make rest. Your loving son Anthony. xx 2009. MORRISON church service; Mìcheal Steele, you known and cause you to be Our Lady of Fatima, pray for Last night we dreamt about you Time slips away and life goes In loving memory of my dear Piper, for playing so well at invoked; publication promised. her. both, on, wife, Rachel, who died on church and at graveside; John, Liz and family. You came and held our hands, But in our hearts you’re never March 17, 2000, much loved Sandy Stevens for supplying DEAR HEART OF JESUS She was an aunt so very rare, Then took us to a special place, gone. mum of Alasdair and DJ. personalised hymn sheet for Dear Heart of Jesus in the past Content in her home and And said we’d understand, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for Fois shiorruidh dhuit. Requiem Mass. We wish to I have asked you for many always there. You told us how you missed us them. Her loving husband Donald and thank most sincerely relatives, favours, this time I ask you for God bless you Aunt you were all, Inserted by all the family. family. friends and neighbours for their this special one (mention one of the best. You washed our tears away, support and kindness, Mass favour), take it Dear Heart of St Pio, pray for her. Said you would watch over us, MacMILLAN Cards, Sympathy Cards, visits Jesus, and place it within Your MULLEN Sadie, Jackie and Rena. But with us you couldn’t stay, 3rd Anniversary Of your charity, please pray for and phone calls received fol- broken heart where your Father So now when we are lonely, In loving memory of our dear the repose of the soul of our lowing our sad loss. Thanks for sees it, then in his merciful And things are going wrong, father, Iain, who died March 26, dear mother, Mary Boyle, who floral tributes and gifts and to eyes it will become Your favour, We hear again your loving 2010. died on March 24, 1969. R.I.P. To place an all that attended the funeral not mine. Amen. Say for three words, Forever in our thoughts and Sadly missed in every way. from near and far. days, publication promised. “Get up and carry on”, prayers. Quietly remembered every day. intimation call Holy Mass will be offered for So we smile behind our From Peggy, Annabel and Inserted by Catherine and the intentions of all. GRATEFUL thanks to St Jude, heartache, Susan and families. 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Any order, verbal or written, which is placed for the insertion of an advertisement amounts to an acceptance of these conditions. Friday March 22 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH A HISTORY OF THE PAPACY 23 Reformation within and outwith Church DR HARRY SCHNITKER gives an insight into the Papacy during the time of widespread Reformation in Europe and the Church’s own Council of Trent A HISTORY OF THE PAPACY

E ENDED last week’s instalment with a very un-histor- ical ‘what if.’ In real- ity, there was no longer space for a ‘what if,’ certainly not after Luther’s excommunication on WJanuary 3,1521. This series is not the place for a wide-ranging survey of the Reformation. A brief survey will, how- ever, be needed to provide the back- ground to the Papal response. The first great waves were felt in Germany and Switzerland. By the mid-1520s, large swathes of both countries had broken with Rome. In Germany, it was predominantly, but not exclusively, the north and east that followed the Reformers. Princes wishing to reduce the influence of the Emperor on their affairs protected the Protestants. This increased after the Diet of Worms of 1521, where Imperial authorities sup- ported the Pope and ordered a crack- down on Luther’s followers. Even the Teutonic Knights, ruling East Prussia and the Baltic States, founded by Cru- saders, went over to Luther. In Scandinavia, it was the monar- chies that proved decisive. Sweden, which also ruled Finland, became Lutheran in 1527, and Denmark, which also ruled Norway and Iceland, in 1536. In both cases a state church was erected, in which the monarch replaced the Pope as the ultimate head. New movements sprang up, such as the Anabaptists, pre- cursors of the modern Baptists, who gained significant support on the ground, but were always persecuted by local, usually Protestant, rulers. In England, Henry VIII followed the Scandinavian pattern, and established a state church. The story is too well- known to require repetition, although Eamon Duffy’s conclusion that the Ref- ormation in England was imposed from above is still contentious in some cir- cles. The final wave came from Switzer- land in the form of Calvinism. This Philippines, Vietnam and China. With Reformation. Rather, the reform move- The rivalry between France and the It was this council that was eventu- gained ground only after the 1540s, and hindsight we can say that the losses in ment is seen as having common roots, Habsburgs, who ruled the Empire, the ally to consolidate the Church, exactly frequently clashed with Lutheranism. In Europe were more than compensated for which grew into different directions. Low Countries and much of Italy, as at a time when denominational borders the 1560s it was to become the predom- by the gains elsewhere. well as a huge colonial empire, crippled across Europe hardened. Pope Paul also inant creed in Scotland, the Dutch Contemporaries were aware of the erhaps the most promising of the the Papacy. The two worldly powers realised that the grand patronage of the Republic, parts of the Rhineland and enormous significance of this. St Francis Popes was the last non-Italian to that could have rescued Christian unity, arts which had crippled the Renaissance parts of Switzerland. In France, it flour- Xavier, the great Jesuit missionary, was occupy the Chair of St Peter before if at great cost, were at constant logger- Papacy could be used for evangelisa- ished until snuffed out by the monarchy. soon held up as a new type of Catholic PBlessed John Paul II, Pope Adrian VI. heads. In France, the monarchy ruth- tion. Gradually, a new style developed In Eastern Europe, too, both saint, one that brought salvation outside Born in Holland, he had been the tutor lessly supressed Protestant dissent to that would be at the service of the Lutheranism and Calvinism made some Europe. However, we need to recall that to Charles V, had grown up in the the extent that Pope Paul III asked the Church’s mission to proclaim the significant headway. In Poland, large St Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the reforming zeal of the region, and had French King to be more clement. Out- Gospels, and be deployed wherever the swathes of the country turned away Jesuits, and his successors, directed as been an associate of Cardinal Ximénes. side France, it provided support to anti- Church was threatened. from Rome, whilst in the Czech lands many of their black-robed priests to the His election promised much: he was Imperial Protestant princes in Germany, Pope Julius III and Pope Marcellus II the old Hussite Church simply became old world as to the new. Nevertheless, we friendly with the Emperor, understood and even supported the Muslim were both deeply ineffectual. Both were part of a wider Protestant movement. In would make a grave mistake were we to the root causes of the Reformation, was Ottoman Empire in its struggle against ill, and Marcellus ruled for only 22 parts of Hungary, in particular in Tran- ignore the extra-European dimension of a good theologian and a fine administra- the Habsburgs. Worldly considerations days. This mattered little, for by now sylvania, Calvinism came to dominate. Church history in the 16th century, as so tor. He was also ill and deeply disliked overruled spiritual ones. the momentum of the Reformation, the By the 1590s, then, whole regions of many still do. by those who had a vested interest in Pope Clement’s Papacy was not momentum of Catholic expansion out- Europe were lost to the Faith. In all, With the exception of Pope Clement maintaining the status quo. totally devoid of merit: his support for side Europe, and the momentum of between 1520 and 1589, the Church was VII and Pope Paul IV, the Popes of the Pope Adrian’s brief, slightly over reform movements, such as the Church reform were all in full swing. reduced by no fewer than 57 dioceses. Reformation period that followed Pope two-year Pontificate is another of those Capuchins and Recollects, that would Pope Paul IV would recognise this Leo X were, surprisingly, efficient and teasing ‘what if’ moments, with no real become a mainstay for the Church, when he established the Oriental hier- t the same time, we have to active.Although the nepotism and profli- answer. His successor, Pope Clement require to be noticed. His successor, archy, but fatally weakened Catholics in recall that the globalisation of gacy of the Renaissance did not vanish VII, was another Medici. It was on his Pope Paul III, continued the policy, and the Low Countries, thus opening the the Church commenced in this entirely, it was certainly less pro- watch that the Anglican Church was extended his protection to, amongst oth- doors to the Calvinist revolt there. period.A In the Americas 26 new dioce- nounced. Church Reform was taken seri- created, and that the Sack of Rome by ers, the Jesuits and Ursulines. Pope Paul Finally, Pope Pius IV,ably assisted by ses were founded, whereas in Africa and ously by a generation of men who grew Imperial troops took place. Pope III was a formidable figure. The first Far- the great Ss Charles Borromeo and Asia another nine were established. The up in the same environment of religious Clement was inefficient and belonged nese Pope, he was also the first Roman Philip Neri, closed the Council of Trent, Church reached into most corners of fervour as the early Protestants, but who more to the previous century in his pre- to become Bishop of Rome in over a and ensured that the Church was now on South and Central America, established chose to apply this to reform the Church occupation with Italian politics. century. He called for an Ecumenical solid ground. Reform was the new norm, a slight presence on the African coasts, from within. This latter fact, by the way, We also have to acknowledge that Council, and began the long process of the old days put behind. The price had particularly in present-day Angola, and is the reason why most Church histori- Pope Clement, like all the Popes of this the Council of Trent (above), which he been high, but the Church had survived founded dioceses in India, Malaysia, the ans now no longer use the term Contra- period, was caught on a major dilemma. inaugurated on December 13, 1545. one of the worst crises in its existence. 24 CELEBRATING LIFE THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 22 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 24 MARCH LIVE PAPAL AUDIENCE 8.30AM 11.30AM LIVE SOLEMN MASS OF PALM HOLY WEEK RETREAT SUNDAY FROM ROME 12NOON 12NOON LIVE DAILY MASS LIVE PALM SUNDAY WITH THE 10PM FRANCISCAN FRIARS JEWISH ROOTS OF 4PM CATHOLICISM Laugh lines for a lifeline lottery as Tony Roper helps hospice LIVE SOLEMN MASS OF PALM THURS 28 MARCH SUNDAY (BNSIC) 8.30AM By Dan McGinty provided by the hospice and continuing to “Our annual running costs are in excess of 9PM LIVE CHRISM MASS IN ROME develop and expand the services offered £4million and we must raise half of this— THE WORLD OVER LIVE 11.30AM TONY Roper joined staff and support- there. almost £40,000 per week ourselves,” Sr Rita 10PM HOLY WEEK RETREAT ers as St Margaret of Scotland Hospice “By joining the St Margaret of Scotland added. “For this reason, we are looking at BENEDICTION & DEVOTIONS 4.30PM launched a new monthly Hospice Lot- Hospice Monthly Lottery, members will be new ways of raising funds and we hope that MON 25 MARCH LIVE SOLEMN MASS OF THE tery. helping us to care and support local people in by launching a monthly lottery it will gener- 11.30AM LORD'S SUPPER FROM ROME The lottery is part of the Clydebank hos- their own community,” Sr Rita Dawson, ate a much needed regular income.” HOLY WEEK RETREAT pice’s ongoing fundraising efforts, which chief executive of the hospice, said. 9.30PM The Hospice Lottery is open to entrants 12NOON ensure that the crucial work being carried out “Entering our monthly lottery is a great I LIVE CHORAL MEDITATIONS aged 16 and over from the UK (excluding LIVE DAILY MASS there can continue in this challenging eco- way to support the hospice and help us to AND SOLEMN MASS OF THE Northern Ireland) and costs £5. Lottery 7PM nomic environment. maintain the highest standards of care. We LORD'S SUPPER (BNSIC) membership application forms are available THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF The new monthly draw, with a guaranteed depend very much on the generosity of our FRI 29 MARCH from the hospice, or by contacting the OUR SAVIOUR ON THE CROSS 14 prizes and a first prize jackpot of £2000, friends within the community who support 11.30AM will take place for the first time on May 10, our events and fundraising campaigns.” Lottery Office on 0141-435 7018, by email 10PM on [email protected] or by registering HOLY WEEK RETREAT leaving plenty of time to sign up to the new Though St Margaret of Scotland Hospice JEWISH ROOTS OF draw. is supported by NHS Greater Glasgow and interest at www.smh.org.uk CATHOLICISM 1PM HOLY MASS The money raised will be put to use in Clyde, millions must still be raised by the TUES 26 MARCH maintaining the high level of patient care hospice each year to continue to operate. I [email protected] 11.30AM 4PM HOLY WEEK RETREAT LIVE CELEBRATION OF THE 12 NOON LORD'S PASSION FROM ROME LIVE DAILY MASS 8PM 8PM WAY OF THE CROSS FROM I THIRST ROME 10PM LIVE The Lenten Stations Mass JEWISH ROOTS OF SAT 30 MARCH for the St Ninian’s and St CATHOLICISM 8PM Mungo’s deaneries took place at Our Lady and St WED 27 MARCH LIVE EASTER VIGIL MASS WITH Ninian’s, Bannockburn on 9.30AM POPE FRANCIS February 27. Auxiliary Bishop Stephen Robson of St Andrews and Edinburgh and Fr Stephen Bagan, LAY READERS’ GUIDE parish priest, celebrated by Fr John Breslin the Mass alongside priests of the deaneries. During the Mass, Bishop Robson presented RCIA SUNDAY MARCH 24 SPOTLIGHT ON... Catechumens with copies Palm Sunday. Isaiah 50:4-7. Response: My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Philippians 2:6-11. Luke 22:14-23:56. of the Nicene Creed in preparation for their MONDAY reception into the Church Isaiah 42:1-7. Response: The Lord is my light and my help. at Easter John 12:1-11 PIC: PAUL McSHERRY TUESDAY Isaiah 49:1-6. Response: My lips will tell of your help. John 13:21-33.36-38. Catholics bound for WYD hold fundraising Mardi Gras WEDNESDAY Isaiah 50:4-9. Response: In your great love, O Lord, answer my prayer for your favour. Matthew 26:14-25. YOUNG Catholics in ative and dedicated in their taste, not only of Brazil, but Aberdeen Diocese preparing fundraising efforts. also of the great sense of com- THURSDAY Chrism Mass. Isaiah 61:1-3. 6. 8-9. Response: I will sing for- to travel to Rio de Janeiro Ishbel McGillivray-McGregor, munity that they can experi- ever of your love O Lord. Apocalypse 1:5-8 Luke 4:16-21. for the World Youth Day local woman and parishioner of ence at World Youth Day. Evening Mass of the Lordʼs Supper. Exodus 12:1-8.11-14. 2013 celebrations held a St Columba’s in Culloden, wel- “The thought of the crowds Response: The blessing cup that we bless is a communion with special fundraising Mardi comed members of the youth at World Youth Day in Rio now the blood of Christ. 1 Corinthians 11:23-26. John 13:1-5. Gras event in Culloden, group, including Madeleine seems a little less daunting,” drawing support from Picozzi to her specially arranged Madeleine Picozzi said. FRIDAY Good Friday. Isaiah 52:13-53: 12. Response: Father into your hands Catholics across the Mardi Gras event. “If the rest of the pilgrimage I commend my spirit. Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1-19:42. expansive diocese. There, the young people group is anything like the team With more than 30 young baked, decorated, cooked we had at the Pancake Day, I SATURDAY people from the diocese hoping and prepared as they laid on know I’ll be among people who Easter Vigil. Genesis 1:1-2:2. Response: Send forth your spirit to travel to Rio this summer, a spread in the typically will look out for each other and O Lord and renew the face of the earth. Genesis 22:1-18. where Pope Francis, the first Brazilian style of a Mardi ensure that no one is left out. Response: Preserve me God, i take refuge in you. Exodus 14:15-15:1. Response: I will sing to the Lord, glorious his tri- Pope from the Americas, will Gras celebration. At first, I felt only the stutter- umph. Isaiah 54:5-14. Response: I will praise you Lord, you return to his home country to With the event being classed ing uncertainty and surface ten- have rescued me. Isaiah 55:1-11. Response: With joy you will address the young people of the as a great success, and many sion. Now, I am bubbling with draw water from the wells of salvation. Baruch 3:9-15.32:4:4. Church, and the cost per head supporters taking part in the anticipation of the two-week Response: You have the message of eternal life, O Lord. reaching £1600, the young pil- event, the young people adventure with the rest of the Ezekiel 36:16-28. Response: A pure heart create for me O God. grims have had to be both cre- involved have had an early group.” Luke 24:1-12. Friday March 22 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH ST PATRICK’S DAY 25

THOUSANDS of festival-goers braved opening ceremony, as the guests and organis- sented by people who live in the town.” the snow showers in Coatbridge as the ers crammed onto the main stage at the steps This year, 2013 has been declared highlight of the town’s St Patrick's Day of St Patrick’s Church. Speaking before he the year of ‘the Gathering,’with the Festival began on Saturday. set loose green, Irish diaspora worldwide being The street festival celebrations were white and orange encouraged to return to visit Ire- opened on the eve of the feast day by guest balloons to signal land, and Pat Bonner showed of honour Pat Bonner (above left and below), the festival’s his support for the call. former Celtic and Republic of Ireland goal- launch, Mr Bon- “I know that the keeper, while local politicians and festival ner spoke of the festival committee QUITE organisers were joined by the Irish Minister great Irish con- are supporting the of State for Small Business, John Perry TD, nection in Coat- Gathering, as I am who made the journey from his constituency bridge. myself and I would in Connacht to show the support of the Irish “I had urge you all to make a a ‘gathering’ Government for the festival. always heard point of visiting Ireland Now in its 11th year, the St Patrick’s Day of the great this year,” he said. “I Festival in Coatbridge has grown into a pro- Irish community wish you all the best for gramme of events lasting over two weeks in Coatbridge another great festival. for St Patrick and taking in all aspects of Irish culture, so it is great Happy St Patrick’s Day from music and dance to Gaelic games and to be here to you all!” genealogy. Despite the freezing March con- with you This year, the festival ditions, local people still turned out in large today,” he also supported the work of DAN McGINTY and GERARD numbers to enjoy the now traditional family said. “Today is a special day for the HCPT Pilgrimage Trust, with the celebration of St Patrick. With music and me, because it was on this day, St local HCPT Group 19 collecting from dance on two stages throughout the day, fea- Patrick’s Day, in 1979 that I made my the crowds during the street festival and GOUGH supply all the colour turing local musicians, bands and school- debut with Celtic.” the charity gratefully accepted the support of children and even legendary Irish musician “I know that many people in Coatbridge those in attendance who answered the call of from this year’s Coatbridge Declan Sinnot, the party atmosphere contin- can trace their roots to my home county of the organisers to offer them ‘all the financial, ued even as snow flakes began to fall. Donegal, and many of you return to visit moral and prayerful support possible. Fortunately, the snow held off long family and friends, and I was interested to street festival celebrations enough for the crowds to stay dry during the learn that all 32 counties of Ireland are repre- I [email protected] 26 YOUNG CATHOLIC FORUM THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 22 2013

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DISCUSSION: How should we react to the events around Cardinal Keith O’Brien?

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I AM saddened and embar- able holiness, wisdom and courage to teach us all why Catholi- rassed by it. It highlights for me cism is true, even when those in high office fail to live up to it. Cardinal’s actions do not the importance to become great examples of Christian living. I COULDN’T agree more with nullify what he spoke on We are all called to be light to Gerald Bonner. In 33 years of the world, so as to attract people life I have only heard homosexu- E ALL sin but do not practice.” (Mat. to the Source of light. If we are ality discussed once in a homily but there 23:2) Philosophically, it is a JESUS A TAPIA AMADOR Catholics, like fig trees we are when the famous letter was read are some basic error of reasoning to taking up the ground. And what out at Mass last year. People sins that are attack the man making the good is it to take up the ground have to be taught the Faith, and particularly arguments rather than the if we are not restlessly trying to become living Christs? (I am the pulpit is the only place it can grievous given the position arguments themselves. And not implying the cardinal was not trying—God alone may judge CHRIS MCLAUGHLIN come from. We know from stud- of those committing them. so while his actions have pro- him. I think he is aware that what he did is morally wrong). I ies that almost 100 per cent of CardinalW Keith O’Brien has foundly damaged the think we also need to pray more for all the clergy and religious teenage boys use internet pornography, but I have never heard it admitted that his sexual con- Church’s effectiveness in men and women. They are particularly expected to be holy and discussed at Mass. duct has at times fallen communicating the truth, the pure, to lead by example. May God give them the strength to I think we also have to take responsibility for the leadership, below that expected of him. truth itself is unchanging and He has been accused of persevere and win the battle against sin. Also, may the men who especially the clergy. unchangeable. abusing his authority and Although the Church is experienced this abuse and the cardinal find peace and forgive- I simply do not believe that other members of the clergy (and spiritual guardianship by the Body of Christ, its mem- ness in their lives. possibly the laity) didn’t know about the cardinal. They should taking advantage of some of bers are sinful human have urged him not to accept the ‘red hat’ or reported him to those in his care. It is nor- beings. The clergy are Rome. This is not about ‘casting the first stone’—we are all sin- mal, then, that his actions Christ’s ministers but they WE, the people, ners, but we can’t allow the public faces of the Church to bring scandalise us more than the are not Christ: priests, bish- are the Church and the rest of us down with them when they fall. same actions in someone ops, popes can and do fall Cardinal O’Brien knew he had skeletons in his cupboard and else: as a priest he had a short. And so we must it is to God we pay he also knew (or ought to have) that they were bound to come duty (as canon law reminds remember to put our faith in homage, not errant out eventually. us) to detach himself in a God not men; to hope in the He shouldn’t have taken the job, and the others who knew special way from worldly life to come not in any per- humans. shouldn’t have allowed him to take it either. things and desires; and as a fection of this fallen world. AODH GALLCHOBHAIR spiritual director and bishop, We could all do well to he was called in a particular reflect on something Pope LYING is something we do on a way to have fatherly con- Benedict XVI said back in day-to-day basis. We tell a white cern for those in his care. 2010 but which is particu- FIRSTLY by prayer for all lie to avoid hurting people’s Beyond our view of the larly relevant in these trying involved and by strengthening feelings, to fit in with our man, however, his actions days for the Church in Scot- our own spiritual life—we must friends’ opinions. However, the have also challenged our land: “The greatest persecu- remember that God has chosen to main motivation for lying on view of the Church. How tion of the Church does not work through sinful human Cardinal O’Brien’s part, I feel, did his actions remain hid- come from enemies on the beings and not let their faults would be fear. den for so long while he outside, but is born from the drive us away from Him. There CHRISTINE GLEN Fear stops us from becoming passed into positions of sin within the Church, the will be much commentary about the people God wants us to be. even greater authority? Church therefore has a deep Whatever the reason, it does need to re-learn penance, to GERALD BONNER the Church now—some of it In the cardinal’s situation, I can only speculate but perhaps the not reflect well on the accept purification, to learn nonsensical (that the Church fear of reputation being Church and we would be on one hand forgiveness but must change her definitive teaching), some of it worthy of con- ruined or personal char- The main right to react with some also the need for justice. sideration (that certain human structures within the Church acter being damaged motivation for concern. Some have also Forgiveness is not a substi- should be reformed) but sadly I think that only a very few voices motivated him to con- said that Cardinal O’Brien’s tute for justice.” will call for the real solution—Holiness, without which reforms tinue the lie. lying on the actions call into question his And what was Pope of structures are futile. We all know ourselves cardinal’s part, I teaching as a bishop, partic- Benedict’s prescription— Another major problem is that while Cardinal Keith O’Brien when we get into a situa- ularly on the issue of homo- what do we now need to do? deserves credit for challenging politicians on various issues (and tion like that, where we feel, would be sexuality and marriage. “We have to re-learn these we must remember that as bishop he had a responsibility to teach keep lying because no fear. Fear stops While it is true that his essentials: conversion, the truth on all things, even those areas of the moral life he him- one has noticed or we do credibility as a witness has prayer, penance, and the the- been damaged, and the ological virtues. That is how self struggled with), the fact remains that for decades these have not think anyone will us from becoming Church’s reputation and per- we respond, and we need to not been properly explained to the people and therefore our bish- mind. the people ceived authority severely be realistic in expecting that ops have not had their people fully behind them when charging Overall, I think many God wants us impacted by extension, it evil will always attack, from into the fray. Headline-grabbing comments are useless (or worse) people react more hurt by does not affect the actual within and from outside, but without sound catechesis. This problem has long existed but it the fact that they were to be arguments he put forward. the forces of good are also has been compounded many times by Cardinal O’Brien’s lied to, and that and that Theologically, we have only always present, and finally conduct. alone has damaged more to look to Christ’s own the Lord is stronger than I would like to thank Archbishop Tartaglia for his wise and people’s Faith not only in the cardinal as a man but also the words: “The scribes and the evil and the Virgin Mary is encouraging words in recent days. We must pray for all our bish- Church itself. Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat; for us the visible maternal ops, and pray that wise appointments will be made to those sees so practice and observe what- guarantee that the will of that are, or are soon to be, vacant. We will need men of remark- I Have your say at http://www.facebook.com/scostronginfaith ever they tell you, but not God is always the last word what they do; for they preach, in history.”

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Faith in time of doubt

I don’t even know what to say, Blessed Lord, I am so confused. I am caught in the midst of a violent crisis of faith, so uncertain and doubtful. I am going through a difficult time in what touches the depth of my belief. I am almost tempted to give in to impatience and despair. Something within me cries out for you, yet you seem not to be there .I have broken away from many childhood beliefs. I decided to let me Faith pass through the fil- ter of my personal experience. Suddenly, I found myself too far from you, from security and certainty. If I still turn to you, Blessed Lord, it is because I have not yet lost the hope of finding an exit door for my spiritual anguish. I begin to realise that by myself I will not be able to overcome life’s ambiguities and contradic- tions.I know the mystery of you continues, and that my Faith—existence is a challenge, to be embraced. The light of your occasional shadowy presence makes me see that my crisis comes from the depth of my maturity, from the depth of my Faith.The irony, Lord; there is a crisis of doubt only because there is Faith. Perhaps I have become too demanding and too positive. Open my heart, Lord, to the right attitude when confronted with questions of my Faith. A Novena for peace of mind

Scotland’s Catholics turned out in O Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in You, force at Bellahouston Park for the hoping for all things from Your goodness. Papal Mass (left) with Pope Benedict You make a root flourish beneath the soil and XVI on September 16 2010 in spite of You can make fruitful the darkness in which I the negative press that preceeded it. find myself today. I adore You in all Your pur- Pope Benedict’s resignation took poses even without knowing them; Your will be many Catholics by surprise but we done, not mine. May I be patient! It is so difficult now have a new Pope, Pope Francis. to realise that these trials, heartbreaking as they The Church in Scotland is facing are, can be turned into blessings. difficult times this Lent ahead of Lord give me peace of mind, peace of heart, Easter but we can strengthen our and peace of soul, as I offer You my thoughts, Faith through prayer and practice my words, and my actions, and yes, Lord, my sufferings. May they all be for Your greater glory. Amen. Our Faith is being put to the test JOE McGRATH continues his series examining the journey of faith that we undertake during the course of our lives

STARTED this series with the idea of f we find, as I find, weaknesses where there drinker. However, as the season progresses I find examining my Faith and the journey that should be strength what can we do about it? myself in more and more situations where a glass has led me to where I am now. I have a How do we build up and strengthen our of red would just do me nicely. Small sacrifices plan of articles that look at various aspects IFaith? It is really appropriate that all this should over the six weeks can begin to bite and that’s of Faith. I need to revise my plan. The happen now, during Lent. Lent is our time to what builds up the moral fibre. Holy Father has resigned and we have a new build up our spiritual strength by prayer, fasting Almsgiving is an obvious practice which Pope. Our beloved cardinal resigned and faces and almsgiving. Now, more than ever, I feel the works for the good of the giver as well as the accusationsI of ‘inappropriate’ behaviour from 30 need to build up that spiritual strength. receiver. Some people combine this with fasting; years. He did not take part in the conclave. Prayer has to be my first option. I have to stop saving the money they would normally spend on The newspapers are full of this and there is and consider how often and how effectively I drink or chocolate and donating it to a worthy speculation about the damage it will do to the pray. Do I pray night and morning? Do I kneel at cause. The thing about almsgiving is that it Catholic Church in Scotland, the UK and further the side of my bed to pray? Do I just pray when I should not just be the casual coin slipped into the afield. What does it all do for the Faith? How need something? If prayer is communicating charity box. It should hurt. It should be the kind will it affect the ordinary Catholic? JOE McGRATH’S with God, how good a communicator am I? For- of donation that you might rather not make. The I am going to try to answer that as I am an mal prayers can be dismissed by some as repeti- person who gives a pound and misses out on a ordinary Catholic. It is time to stand back and JOURNEY OF FAITH tive chanting without real meaning. lunchtime sandwich is doing more than the man take a broad look at who we are and what we are I do not agree. In our parish we have Stations of who can fling in a fiver and not notice it. about. Recently Catholics have found themselves the Cross before the daily Mass during Lent. in a society whose values seem to be moving rap- great acclaim. Everyone said they were great. One Every day we do the same thing. We pray at each am determined, then to do my best to strengthen idly away from traditional principles our country evening they made an appearance at a social station. Strangely I do not find that boring or repeti- my Faith this Lent. It is a precious gift that I was built on. Old, accepted truths are rejected evening in the diocesan centre. They were booed tive. At every station I find a reflection on the suf- cannot afford to leave to tarnish on a shelf. I because change is good. Truth, in fact, has off the stage. In shock, they asked themselves how fering of Jesus and a few thoughts on how that Ineed to take it out and polish it, build it up in the become an outmoded concept. Laws are being people could treat such a good group so badly. reflects in my daily life. I find something new every face of trial and disappointment. changed in a way that pushes traditional Chris- One of the group then asked: “How do we day. I reach a better understanding of how Christ’s In my prayers this Lent will be Cardinal tian believers to the edge of society. know we are good? We only ever sing to our message can direct my life. O’Brien in his difficulty and all those impacted In short, our Faith is being put to the test. friends and families. They think we are good. The other side of communication is listening. It’s by this; His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI and the There is nothing new in that. Scripture gives us Perhaps we are not so good.” no use just talking to God. We must be open to His College of Cardinals. Our new Pope Francis will many examples of people having their faith put That is how it is with me and my Faith. In the voice. Do not ask me what His voice sounds like. have his work cut out for him. to the test. Abraham’s faith was put to the test light of all this noise in the media I am forced to Do notwait for an apparition and a booming Charl- He will need all our prayers and will need our when he was asked to sacrifice his son Isaac. Job confront my Faith and ask, “Just how strong is ton Heston voice giving out commands. That’s not Faith to be strong. was put to the test when he suffered a series of my Faith?” In the car industry they take new cars how it is. You have to be aware that God is talking Now, more than ever, we need to be that mass of torments. Jesus was put to the test when he gave and run them into barriers to see how they stand to you. He is prompting you through events in your support for the Church in our prayers and in what His life for us on Calvary. up to the collision. Recent events may seem a bit life, inputs from other people and even thoughts in we do and say in our daily lives. I hope you will There is always a purpose to these testing like running into a barrier to us. These tests on your head that seem to come from nowhere. join me in praying for our Church and its leaders times. We can easily take our Faith for granted. It cars are essential to show up faults and weak- Fasting, of course, is an age old practice for every day. We must remember that we are the is easy to imagine ourselves as being somewhat nesses before it’s too late. Perhaps difficult times purifying ourselves. How many of us give up Church, the Mystical Body of Christ. Together we better than we are. like these are essential for our Faith. It is only chocolate, smoking or even red wine? I have fre- can be a great force for good in our world. I am reminded of the story I was told of a parish when we are put to the test that we can identify quently given up alcohol during Lent as an easy concert party who held concerts in the parish hall to the strengths and weaknesses there. option as I am not even a semi-professional I www.themcgraths.me.uk 28 MISSIONS MESSAGE THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday March 22 2013 Why Easter in Ecuador is MISSIONS MESSAGE truly a time to begin again Scottish priest FR COLIN MacINNES, a missionary living and working in Atahualpa, Ecuador, this month explains why his parish church has to be pulled down and gives an insight into how the Stations of the Cross are celebrated in his parish

HREE years ago after arriving at my from the back door and stroll up the aisle declaiming new parish in Atahualpa, Ecuador, I his sins, his bad life and how he had abandoned God, was impressed by the grandeur of the betrayed his marriage, and abused his family and village church. The building looked friends. Reaction from those in the pews was muted. ancient, imposing and even majestic I was reminded of a Mass I was celebrating in a amongst the decaying and rather shabby buildings workers’ camp in Mull and a weekend reveler around. I was even more surprised to learn that appeared in the back door and shouted something. Tmost of the building was the fruit of local labour— In an instance three Irish workers had him in their their toil and sweat, as they would say. The oil grips and sent him flying into a nearby ditch—and company working in the neighbourhood had made the Mass continued lovingly and peacefully. some contribution but the locals insisted that they What I really wanted to write about is the way were the architects and proud builders of the we celebrate the Stations of the Cross. Twice a church. Nobody could take this honour from them. week during Lent I set off from the house with the Give credit where credit is due was the unspoken pickup van fitted with loudspeakers, singers and message whenever the topic was mentioned. musicians if available, a prepared text relating the You can then understand that it was with con- particular station with the situation of the people siderable reluctance and after much soul search- visited and we go through the 15 stations. Different ing that I had to announce to the people that the homes will have prepared altars in the streets church had to be demolished. Of course I had three depicting the individual station where we have to different engineers examine the building before- We have formed all types of groups to fund raise. eople here are never shy in displaying their stop. In this way we cover different sections of the hand and they had all come to the same conclusion Bingos are the most popular fundraising activities. emotions and seem at times oblivious to what town each night. It takes about two and a half hours —the building had to be taken down. We are in an When I am counting the money afterwards I have others might think of them: men can cry in to cover the complete route. On Good Friday the earthquake zone; pillars should have had six iron to remind myself that I am not on the islands where Ppublic in the most effusive way; women can wear plan is more elaborate and people dress up as rods in each one. Some had and some did not but one donated prize would cover the takings for an the most ridiculous clothes because they think it is Roman soldiers (above left), some carry crosses, there was a common fault with all—sand from the evening’s bingo here. Our best evening was $60 the ‘latest’in the fashion parade; my head Catechist some go bare footed, there are the wailing women, shore had been used with the cement mix and it (£40—c’est la vie!). Generous people back home appeared in church the other day with a loose fit- Joseph of Cyrene and so on. The central figure, had caused the iron to rot and expand. In the have always assisted us in the past and I am sure ting red tea shirt perched precariously on her shoul- Jesus, gets scourged and is given quite a tough process, the pillars were bursting open and it was that they will continue to help us. It is quite amaz- ders with huge letters in silver with the word ‘sexy’ time. Books could be written about the different only a matter of time before the building would ing how relatively modest amounts—relative to the written across the chest. I asked her if she could not emotions and sentiments so freely expressed. collapse. The axe had to be put to the root. job on hand—add up and how projects, which get something more appropriate to wear and I got I We are now in the process of building a new would seem beyond our possibilities, continue to the reply: “It’s a present; it’s nice isn’t it?” “Yes,” If anyone wishes to support Fr Colin MacInnesʼ church and we are making progress. The municipal be carried out. I am always eternally grateful for I said and the world moves on. missionary effort, donations can be made out to authority is helping with the basic construction and the support that I have received, sometimes from Recently, in an attempt to bring home to them the Scottish Catholic Observer Charity Appeal, 19 as a community we have to make our contribution. people that I have never known. message of the prodigal son I had a man come in Waterloo St, Glasgow, G2 6BT

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