MGR PAUL CONROY says Edinburgh is Newly ordained priest to assist Cardinal ready for the arrival of the general O’Brien at opening Mass of NEW DAWN IN secretaries of the bishops’ conferences SCOTLAND at St Andrews University throughout Europe and beyond. Pa ge 4 on Monday. Page 5

No 5473 www.sconews.co.uk Friday June 29 2012 | £1 Year of Faith: Remedy for European crisis? I Vatican unveils details of October launch and senior officials, including Paisley priest, offer insight into aims By Ian Dunn music for the offi- cial hymn for the THE forthcoming Year of Faith could be the Year of Faith, ‘remedy’ to the current ‘crisis of faith’ in Credo, Domine, Europe, according to the president of the Pon- Adauge Nobis tifical Council for Promoting New Evangeli- Fidem (I believe, sation. Lord, increase our The Italian Archbishop Rino Fisichella made the faith). comments while unveiling details of the Vatican’s He said the Pope initial calendar of events for the Year of Faith last decided it was right week, confirming the programme will begin with to mark the 50th a Mass on October 11 in St Peter’s Square and will anniversary of the also include a Mass for the New Evangelisation. opening of the Sec- A senior Scottish priest in the Vatican has also ond Vatican Coun- spoken on the drive behind the initiative. Mgr Gra- cil and the 20th anniversary of the publication of ham Bell, one of Archbishop Fisichella’s assis- the Catechism of the with a year tants, said: “The Holy Father has called this Year dedicated to encouraging Catholics to study, pro- of Faith so that anyone in the Church can renew fess and demonstrate their Faith. their personal relationship with Jesus Christ.” Archbishop Fisichella said the Holy Father had invited as concelebrants bishops and theologians Reaching out who, like the Pope, served as members or experts Archbishop Fisichella said Pope Benedict XVI at the 1962-65 Second Vatican Council and that it called the Year of Faith to strengthen Catholics was hoped around 35 ‘council fathers’ would be who go to church, reach out to those who have left able to join the presidents of national bishops’ con- but still yearn for God in their lives, offer a ferences and bishops participating in the world response to those who are searching for meaning Synod of Bishops in concelebrating the and help those who think they do not need God. opening Mass. “We are not hiding the fact that there is a crisis of Faith,” he said. “But it is only when one Scottish insight becomes completely aware of a crisis that one can Mgr Bell, under secretary of the Pontifical Coun- find ways to remedy it.” cil for Promoting the New Evangelisation, who is To that end, he distributed the first copies of the originally from Paisley Diocese, said that part of official Year of Faith logo and prayer card last the reason for the Year of Faith was the ‘change in week, which features a mosaic image of Christ circumstances’ which now confronted Catholics from the cathedral in Cefalu, . who wished to preach the Gospel. The Nicene Creed is printed on the back of the “When we speak about New Evangelisation, we cards, with the idea that the profession of faith have to clarify what we mean by the adjective would become ‘a daily prayer, learned by heart, as new,” he said. it was in the first centuries of Christianity,’ the “Obviously it is not new to the extent that it adds archbishop said. anything to the Gospel because we receive the Gospel from Jesus Christ through the Apostles and Mass for New Evangelisation it will be the same Gospel until the end of time, Archbishop Fisichella also announced that the the Gospel does not change.” Congregation for Divine Worship and the Sacra- The Year of Faith will clearly have a focus on ments had just approved prayer texts in Latin and the New Evangelisation. It begins during the Octo- Pope Benedict XVI visited northern Italy on Tuesday to comfort survivors Italian for a special ‘Mass for New Evangelisation.’ ber 7-28 Special Assembly of the Synod of Bish- COMFORT of last month’s earthquakes. While in Rovereto di Novi, near Modena in The archbishop’s office is translating the Latin ops focusing on that issue and Mgr Bell went on to northeast Italy, he honoured Fr Ivan Martini, who was killed during an text into English, Spanish and other languages and say that the changing nature of the world did mean aftershock of the May 29 earthquake when part of his church roof col- FOR QUAKE lapsed when he was trying to retrieve a statue of Our Lady and other hopes to have the congregation’s approval of the the Church had to adapt its strategies for the Church artifacts. The Holy Father also met with Bishop Francesco Cavina translations by the time the Year of Faith opens, he preaching of the Lord’s Word. of Carpi Diocese. Full report, see page 9. said. SURVIVORS Archbishop Fisichella also unveiled the sheet I Continued on page 4

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Cardinal O’Brien helps Broxburn parish mark its 150th anniversary

CARDINAL Keith O’Brien a joyful Mass that commemo- was on hand to help the rated the establishment of the parishioners of Ss John Can- Catholic mission in Broxburn in tius and Nicholas Church in 1862. Broxburn celebrate 150 years Alongside the parishioners of Faith, Church and commu- present were numerous local dig- nity in the area. nities including local MSP and The cardinal joined the parish the Scottish Culture Minister priest Fr Basil Clarke (below), Fiona Hyslop (above). clergy and servers in celebrating PICS: PAUL McSHERRY By Ian Dunn

ARCHBISHOP Mario Conti celebrated a Mass for Papal orders in the United Kingdom last week and took the oppor- tunity to invest two dutiful servants of Glasgow Archdiocese into the Order of St Sylvester. The archbishop said, at the Mass at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Glasgow, that it was a source of great joy to welcome so many ‘Knights and Dames of the Pontifical Orders of St Gregory the Great and St Sylvester and bearers of other Papal honours, many of whom have travelled far to be here today.’ The archbishop added that it was a special pleasure to invest two new members of the dral Church of St Andrew.” (top) those members of the Papal orders who were Order of St Sylvester. The archbishop said membership of the present. “May the example of your contin- “Two persons who, I am sure, feel very at Papal orders was intended to ‘honour lay ued service of our Blessed Lord, of the suc- home in this cathedral,” he said. “Dr Mary people who are actively involved in the life cessor of Peter and of the Holy Church McHugh, long-time archivist of the Arch- of the Church, particularly as it is exempli- inspire us all.” diocese of Glasgow and Mr Ken Crilley, our fied in the exercise of their professional Guests at the celebrations included Sir director of development, and one of those duties and mastership of the different arts.’ Tom Farmer (above left). principally responsible for the successful “You have already given evidence of your recent renovation of this venerable Cathe- fidelity and generosity,” the archbishop told PICS: MARK CAMPBELL

Bishop Gilbert leads pilgrimage to Pluscarden

BISHOP Hugh Gilbert led encourages all whose vocation the Aberdeen Diocesan involves singleness, celibacy. annual pilgrimage to Pluscar- John’s spirit is still at work in the den Abbey last Sunday. world in this way too. The lov- The abbey was alive with the ing, life-giving God passes this sound of music as Mass was way also. And the house of love Celebrations on feast day of Opus Dei founder enlivened by the Aberdeen has many mansions. Diocesan Choir, led by Dr Roger “And so to the end. It wasn’t a Bishop Philip Tartaglia of Paisley Williams and the Aberdeen Dio- happy ending, humanly speak- celebrated a Mass in honour of cese African choir (right). ing. We know the story. Herod’s Opus Dei founder St Josemaria The bishop (above) was return- birthday… It’s a horrible story. Escriva at St Cadoc’s in Newton ing to the abbey where he served And here I think John comes for Mearns last Sunday. Parish Priest as abbot and gave a powerful us all. He encourages us in our Mgr Thomas Monaghan and Fr homily on John the Baptist on the common Christian witness.” Stephen Reynolds concelebrated Solemnity of John the Baptist. The Mass was followed by the the Mass with the bishop. The Mass “John comes as a comfort too Luminous Mysteries of the was attended by members of the to all those who, by choice, or by Rosary, led by Abbot Anselm lay Catholic group, including many necessity, inner or outer, are Atkinson and concluded with an families PIC: PAUL McSHERRY alone,” the bishop said. “He anthem to our Lady. Friday June 29 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER NEWS 3

Scottish Cabinet decision University student gets her just rewards on marriage is imminent A DECISION on whether or not the Scottish Government will legalise same-sex ‘mar- First recipient of the Glasgow Caledonian/Catholic Bishops’ Conference/Magnusson Award riage’ is expected within the fortnight. A spokesperson for the Scottish Government con- By Ian Dunn firmed this week that members of the Scottish Cabi- net are likely to make a decision on the controversial THE first recipient of the Glasgow Cale- issue when they meet in Edinburgh on July 10. donian University Catholic Bishops’ Con- Almost 80,000 people responded to a Scottish ference/Magnusson Award day for life has Government consultation on the issue, a huge been announced. response largely driven by the Catholic Church’s The award was received by Katie McLean, a opposition to proposed changes in the law. third year student at the university. Her award is one Last weekend, Bishop Hugh Gilbert of of a number given in honour of the late broadcaster Aberdeen kept up the pressure, telling pilgrims at and former chancellor of the university, Magnus Pluscarden Abbey that ‘not every love is entitled to Magnusson, who believed passionately in helping sexual expression’and ‘not every love is entitled to students make a positive impact on the world. the dignity of marriage’. “Politically, Herod’s ‘marriage’ to Herodias Invitation caused chaos,” the bishop said. “And so will the The Bishop Conference of Scotland decided to changes currently proposed to the understanding of sponsor one such award after Archbishop Mario marriage. Love has many mansions, but marriage is Conti of Glasgow invited to the awards cere- the only true home of sexual love. And marriage is mony last year. The award was given to Ms between a man and a woman free to marry, not McLean because her pitch for the £5000 prize between anyone else... We are called, here and now, was felt to most closely match the values of the in this country, to uphold the [truth of marriage].We Bishop’s day for life. are called not just to think it, but to pray it, say it Ms McLean plans to use the award to travel to and write it. I am sorry even to have to refer to these Swaziland, South Africa, to volunteer as a teach- things. But such is our world.” ing assistant with Manzini Youth Care, a Sale- Although the Scottish Government indicated sian project, relying on international donations before it even launched its consultation it was and volunteers, that provides care to margin- ‘minded’ to support a redefinition of marriage, Sally Magnusson and Peter Kearney present Katie alised children and children at risk through understand and respect other world cultures. By McLean with her Magnusson Award John Deighan, the Scottish bishops’ parliamentary poverty. Currently, Swaziland has the highest building links with Manzini’s pupils and my officer, said he believed the Church’s campaign HIV/AIDS rate in the world at 28-42 per cent of future pupils, I hope to facilitate learning that was having an impact. its population, and consequently there are nearly encourages children to become responsible citi- embed the ideals behind the day for life,” he said. “I have spoken to MSPs who, once they under- 50,000 orphans in the country. zens.” “It is a very worthy project with the Salaesians in stand what the consequences could be—with people “This invaluable teaching experience, as well the developing world and we were very losing their jobs just for disagreeing with same-sex as benefiting the project, will help to prepare me Church support impressed that she was hoping to build a long ‘marriage’—are shocked,” he said. “And [these are] for the next phase in my postgraduate studies as Peter Kearney, director of the Scottish Catholic term connection with Scotland and the school MSPs who would tend to support the proposed a trainee primary teacher,” Ms McLean said. Media Office, said the bishops had been she works with in Swaziland.” change. So I think the more scrutiny there is on the “I want to be an inspiring educator of children delighted to sponsor Ms McLean’s project. issue the better it is for us and I am hopeful the Scot- and I want my future pupils to learn about, “This is something that we hope will really I [email protected] tish Government may announce a further commis- sion into this issue rather than just ploughing ahead.” Lord Gill becomes first Catholic to Thomas Marin James Scott hold highest legal post in Scotland Independent Funeral Directors Funeral Directors THE installation of the First “Stay local... keep it in the Your local Independent Funeral Director Catholic to hold the highest family... offer a prompt Over eighty years of giving undivided attention, law office in Scotland took and personal service 24 place onTuesday. The Right 24 hour care and a level of service Hon Lord Gill became the hours a day... make it second to none. The only independent, Lord President of the Court affordable.” family-owned business in the area. of Session and took his took Thomas Marin 1926 Let our family look after your family place at the court in Edin- Three generations later, his words are just burgh. as important to our family business today. 314 Portobello High Street, Lord Gill (right) took the PIC: TOM EADIE Edinburgh EH15 2DA 62-64 St Mary Street, Tel: 0131 556 7192 or Tel: 0131 669 6333 Oath of Office before a packed Edinburgh EH1 1SX 0131 556 6874 (24 hrs) Former Supreme Knight’s day to remember or 0131 669 1285 (24hrs) Court Number One in Parlia- 7 Bridge Street, Musselburgh EH21 6AA ment House in a short but Tel: 0131 665 6925 solemn ceremony. A special as he receives highest layperson’s honour bench of 15 judges was con- PIC: PAUL MCSHERRY vened for the occasion which By Tom Knight brothers from all levels of the was attended by Lord Gill’s (2007) and Abertay (2008). He order, many of them accompa- www.thomasmarin.co.uk www.thomasmarin.co.uk wife Kate and their daughter is a Fellow of the Royal Society PAST Supreme Knight of the nied by their wives. and five sons. Also in the court- of Edinburgh and a Fellow of Knights of St Columba, Jonjo Mr McDonagh’s family,includ- room were the Lord Advocate, the Royal Scottish Academy of McDonagh has been invested ing new granddaughter Erin and the Advocate General for Scot- Music and Drama. into the Papal Order of the many friends, including brothers land, the Dean of the Faculty of In 2011, Lord Gill was Knights of St Gregory the from his own Council 474 View- MancuniaMancunia Advocates and the President of awarded a Papal Knighthood of Great, one of the highest hon- park, also attended to see him the Law Society of Scotland. the Order of St Gregory the Great. ours that a layperson can receive receive the Papal honour. Brian Gill is Scotland’s Lord Gill was born in Rid- from the Catholic Church. Bishop Devine (above with longest serving judge having drie, Glasgow in 1942, the only It has been awarded to Mr Mr McDonagh), expressing his LOURDESLOURDES been appointed to the Scottish son of Thomas and Mary Gill. McDonagh by Pope Benedict pleasure at carrying out the ManchesterManchester DDeparturesepartures Bench in 1994. From 2001 He attended St Thomas’ Pri- XVI for outstanding work both investiture, said it was only the SeatsSeats availableavailable 220th,0th, 221st,1st, 228th8th JJulul & 44thth AugAug until his appointment as Lord mary in Riddrie and then St for the Church and the Knights of second time he had done so in President he served as the Lord Aloysius’ College, Glasgow, St Columba, of which he has been the 35 years he had spent at 7 NightsNights - 14th14th JulyJuly Justice Clerk—the number two for his secondary schooling. a member for 36 years, during Motherwell Diocese. HotelHotel StSt GGeorgeseorges - FullFull BoardBoard £599£599 in the judicial hierarchy Speaking at the time Lord which time he has held the high- He reminded Mr McDonagh Having been called to the Bar Gill’s appointment was est office at all levels of the order. that one of the privileges that HOLYHOLLYY LANDLAND in 1967, he was appointed a announced, the First Minister, The investiture took place at St comes with the honour is the 3rd-10th3rd-10th SeptSept - £1175£1175 Queen’s Counsel in 1981. Other Alex Salmond said: “I warmly Patrick’s Church, Coatbridge, last right to ride his horse through FromFrom MManchesteranchester - OONLYNLY 2 SSEATSEATS AVAILABLEAVAILABLE notable appointments include welcome the appointment of Saturday evening at a Mass con- the Vatican, though he saw no 4 nightsnights inin JerusalemJerusalem & 3 NightsNights onon thethe ShoresShores ofof thethe SeaSea ofof his Chairmanship of the Scot- The Rt Hon Lord Gill as Scot- celebrated by Fr Eamonn Sweeney, pressing need for him to buy a GalileeGalilee visitingvisiting allall placesplaces associatedassociated withwith thethe lifelife ofof OurOur Lord.Lord. tish Law Commission from land’s new Lord President. His St Patrick’s parish priest, and horse immediately. FATIMAFFAAATTIMA 1996 to 2001 and his role as an commitment to reform and Province 16 Chaplain, Fr Andy After the service, Mr McDon- FromFrom LLiverpooliverpool 10th-14th10th-14th SSeptept & 88th-15thth-15th OctOct Advocate Depute from 1977 to modernisation is clear and O’Sullivan, with Bishop Joseph agh thanked everyone who had 1979. Lord Gill is a graduate of under his leadership I am confi- Devine of Motherwell presiding. helped with the preparations for ShrinesShrines ofof FFrancerance the Universities of Glasgow dent there will be substantial Among the guests at the cere- the day and particularly praised his CoachCoach ffromrom MManchesteranchester 15th-22nd15th-22nd SSeptept (MA, LLB) and Edinburgh improvements to the justice mony were a Past Supreme wife Janice, who had supported 20132013 - HOLYHOLY LANDLLAAND (PhD). He has been awarded system. He is an individual of Knight, Ken Hargreaves, KCSG, him so unselfishly during his jour- 7 nnightsights - 3300 SeptemberSeptember & 2828 OctoberOctober the honorary degree of LLD by great stature and integrity and director Charlie McCluskey, ney through all the levels in the We wwelcomeelcome individual,individual, ggrouproup aandnd parishparish enquiriesenquiries the Universities of Glasgow in leading Scotland’s judiciary past director Fred Stacey, KHS, order, never more so than during (1998), Strathclyde (2003), St will enjoy the respect and con- Provincial Grand Knights, his term as Supreme Knight from 01610161 779090 66838838 [email protected]@mancunia.com Andrews (2006) Edinburgh fidence of those around him.” Grand Knights and officers and October 2008 to October, 2011. wwww.mancunia.comww.mancunia.com 4 NEWS FEATURE SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 29 2012

Cardinal Keith O’Brien (above left with Mgr Paul Conroy) will address the general secretaries of the European Bishop’s Conferences at their gathering at Dynamic Earth (far left). Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop (left) will also meet with delegates in Edinburgh TOP PIC: PAUL MCSHERRY

THIS weekend will see some skill set, he believes the job is of Europe’s most influential ‘surprisingly similar’from coun- Catholics gather in Edin- The people behind Europe’s bishops try to country. burgh to discuss the future of “You do find it scales up and the continent in a time of col- down,” he said. “In Italy, Poland lapsing banks and emptier and Spain, the general secretary churches. will learn from each other in capital tends to be a bishop just because The 40th annual meeting of of the number of people they have the general secretaries of the Mgr Paul Conroy, the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland’s general secretary, tells working for them and the scale of Council of European Bishops’ the projects they work on.” Conferences at Dynamic Earth IAN DUNN what is in store for the delegates at this weekend’s AGM in Edinburgh Though there is an extremely in Edinburgh will bring together busy agenda planned for the the people behind the conti- of the general secretaries of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences three-day conference, Mgr Con- nent’s bishops, the gatekeepers roy says he hopes that the visi- to the leaders of the Church tors get to take away a little bit from the Atlantic to the Urals to and healthier than in the recent I hope it will be the sense that Communication even have a liturgical role,” Mgr of a sense of Scotland’s Chris- hear speakers including Profes- past. the Church needs to be a bridge Whatever their background, Conroy said. tian history with them. sor John Haldane and Mgr Ron- “There will be people at this to the world,” he said. “It can’t Mgr Conroy has also noted that Among the other key qualities “I think it is a surprise for nie Jenkins, general secretary of conference that personally expe- be an island, it needs to reach a gift for languages is an increas- Mgr Conroy highlighted for a people from outside when you the US Conference of Catholic rienced the persecution of the out into the world and use the ingly important gift in the role of good general secretary is that a tell them St Ninian was here in Bishops. Church under Communism,” he wisdom of the Church’s teach- general secretary. ‘good grasp of technology’ is the 4th century,” he said. “It is For the Bishops’ Conference said. “There are bishops there ing for the good of the world.” “It helps to have a couple of ‘increasingly important.’ one of those surprising things of Scotland’s General Secretary who were imprisoned and you The general secretaries who languages,” he said. “Italian is “It is quite common to see that there wasn’t really a strong Mgr Paul Conroy it will the cul- can go to these countries and see are coming to Edinburgh to hear becoming more and more people fiddling with iPads at the Christian identity in central mination of a year of work and the shrines for people who died that message are not always important as lot of Vatican doc- conferences now,” he added. Europe at the end of the first a unique opportunity. for their faith.” what you would expect. uments are now in Italian. Eng- He also stressed the need for millennium and the Celtic “I think a lot of the news we Though he says it is ‘very for- “The assumption would be it lish too is quite commonly used a strong ‘administrative aware- monks went back into Europe have seen about Europe lately tunate’ that Europe has moved is an ordained person but that is and there is an assumption now ness’ and said a ‘number have and re-evangelised it.” has been about financial crisis past Communism, the new chal- not essential,” Mgr Conroy said. that church business will be con- background in law. This ancient legacy is one he and so on,” he said. “And some lenge for the Church, that of sec- “Almost all the general secre- ducted in English if not Italian.” “I do not but you have to be believes can have a special of the things we will be explor- ularism, will be a key focus of taries are priests or bishops but One reason for the increasing conversant with how it operates legacy in this time of the New ing at this conference are ways the conference. not always. importance of English in the within the Church,” he said. Evangelisation. of being European that are not “One of the Scandinavian international Church is that that In addition, he believes it is “I would hope they enjoy vis- just economic but are about New Evangelisation general secretaries is a lay sister, Latin is not as widely spoken as good to have a ‘sense not only of iting Scotland,” he said. “But other things, such as life, dignity The official theme of this week- in Cyprus it is a lady who is also some might assume. your local church but also the also that they go away with a and all the different connections end’s conference will be the the press officer, in the Nether- “You would think that Latin broader church, what’s going on sense of that Christian Catholic that bring us together.” interface between the Church lands and Switzerland it is lay- would still be an essential part of in the Vatican and how that identity that has been part of the For all the bad news coming and politics particularly in rela- men and the assistant general Church administration but in a works as well.’ warp and waft of Scotland for out of Europe lately, Mgr Con- tion to the New Evangelisation. secretary in Hungary is a mar- number of the Eastern European many, many centuries.” roy is very aware that in many “If the delegates take one ried priest in the Greek rite so countries, the Church still has a Common ground ways Europe remains far safer thing away from this conference, there is quite a bit of variety.” Greek rite so Latin does not Despite the need for this broad I [email protected]

after the sense of their own per- such event was launched by Paul Eucharistic adoration a key event in the Year of Faith sonal existence.” VI almost half a century ago to commemorate the martyrdom of I Continued from page 1 have to be very careful about a women live. We have to be very Key event Ss Peter and Paul on the 19th cen- number of factors which inter- aware of the new technologies in Mgr Bell also drew attention to tenary of their deaths. “What does change are the vene in our preaching of the announcing the Gospel. one event in particular as being circumstances in which the Gospel,” he said. “We have to be “We also have to be very key to the Year of Faith. I The Vatican launched a web- Church announces the Gospel very careful about the cultural aware of those situations in “On Corpus Christi 2013 the site, www.annusfidei.va, and in the world of today we context in which men and which it can be very difficult to Holy Father will preside over an containing information about believe: we live in a society hour of Eucharistic Adoration in the Year of Faith and the which is under the domination the Vatican,” he said. “What we calendar of special events Pope of science and technology and are asking for throughout all the Benedict XVI will celebrate EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 during the year. Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. those two things can make it world is that in the cathedrals and very difficult to believe. And so parish churches wherever possible 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. the Church is called today to there should be an hour of adora- I [email protected] Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. face up to new situations and to tion in communion with the Holy Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] give new answers to the peren- Father.” Archbishop Rino Fisichella (right), for free monthly posted programme guide and nial question which every man This is not the firstYear of Faith president of the Pontifical Council for Promoting New Evangelisation visit www.ewtn.co.uk for more info. and woman has as they seek announced by a Pope. The last Friday June 29 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 5 New priest prepares for New Dawn Fr John Deighan will join Cardinal O’Brien and Bishop Toal at this year’s conference By Martin Dunlop Joining those taking part in the Rosary procession and celebration of Mass at the ONE of Scotland’s newest priests will cathedral will be a group of pilgrims who help Cardinal Keith O’Brien open are scheduled to complete The Way of St this year’s New Dawn in Scotland Andrews pilgrimage walk next Thursday. conference. The ancient Scottish pilgrimage route The week-long third annual New Dawn in has been re-established by churchgoers Scotland event opens at StAndrews on Mon- from St Andrews and Edinburgh Archdio- day with Cardinal O’Brien celebrating Mass cese—who hope that the walk will one helped by one of the two priests being day rival the world famous Camino de ordained in Edinburgh on Saturday. Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage walk one of the first Scottish-based speakers to in Spain—and the inaugural walk of the Conference be addressing the New Dawn in Scotland modern era is scheduled to depart from A golden day of celebration for clergy New Dawn is a Catholic family conference conference, since it was first held in 2010. Leith Walk in Edinburgh this Sunday. and invites people from across the Church to Ms Duncan will speak to those gathered at Cardinal O’Brien will launch this Sun- and parishioners at St Mary’s, Largs join together in prayer and worship. This the conference on the subject of reconcilia- day’s walk and participate in the first steps year’sconference, taking place at StAndrews’ tion, and, as a former alcoholic, she explained with the pilgrims on their way to StAndrews. By Martin Dunlop ously of their time in serving Madras College, has the theme: Is this the that joining the Charismatic Renewal move- Hugh Lockhart, a parishioner of St and building up this parish time for you to live in your panelled houses, ment ‘changed my life.’She said that, prior to Mary’s Cathedral in Edinburgh, is part of the THERE was an air of cele- community. when this house lies in ruins? (Haggai 1:4-10) her involvement in Charismatic Renewal, her group that has helped re-establish the pil- bration at St Mary, Star of “Largs, because of its beauty Cardinal O’Brien will open the confer- Faith had become ‘a habit’and, although she grimage route, and he is looking forward to the Sea, Church, Largs on and its accessibility from Glas- ence by celebrating Mass with Fr John never stopped attending Mass, it ‘did not Sunday’s departure and, ultimately, joining Sunday as Bishop John gow and the central belt, Deighan (above right), who, as the SCO have an impact’ on her life at that point. the New Dawn conference next Thursday. Cunningham and Bishop attracts many visitors and this went to press, was preparing to be “Some people have a problem with reli- “Let’s hope this is the start of something Emeritus John Mone joined church, because of its promi- ordained a priest for St Andrews and Edin- gion and they have many misconceptions big,” Mr Lockhart said. “We hope it can parishioners to celebrate the nent location, is well known burgh Archdiocese at St Mary’s Cathedral, about it,” she said. “I want to give people become a rolling pilgrimage that people golden jubilee of the open- and well visited. Most visitors Edinburgh alongside Jeremy Milne. new ideas about religion; religion is rele- can do in their own time.” ing of their church. go away impressed with what Margaret Duncan, one of the speakers vant in today’s society.” Running parallel to the main New Dawn The bishops joined Fr they have seen.” at New Dawn, who has served the Charis- The five-day New Dawn conference will event next week will be a youth ministry, Eamonn Fynn, St Mary’s parish The bishop also warned that, matic Renewal movement in Scotland for have a different topic to focus on each day which is also being held at Madras Col- priest, Mgr Joseph Boyd, vicar ‘with secularism rife,’ it is a number of years, believes that the pres- and there will be a wide variety of speakers. lege. The youth ministry will be in a sepa- general of Galloway Diocese ‘incumbent upon us to resist its ence of Cardinal O’Brien will help bring rate venue within the college and will be and a former parish priest at St insidious attacks through the the conference and Charismatic Renewal Celebrations open to those aged 16-21. Younger chil- Mary’s, and George faithful practice of our Faith.’ ‘into the mainstream.’ On Thursday, Bishop Joseph Toal of Argyll dren will also be catered for and will be McDermott, a parishioner of St “Putting it quite simply, the “The fact that the cardinal is celebrat- and the Isles will celebrate an open-air placed in appropriate age groups. Mary’s, in celebrating the future of this parish is in your ing Mass with us is very important,” Ms Mass with priests from across Scotland at golden jubilee Mass (above). hands,” he said. Duncan, a parishioner of St Columba’s the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral. I For further information about the St Mary’s Church was offi- Fr Flynn described St Mary’s Church, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, said. Prior to the Mass, a Rosary procession will programme and the New Dawn in cially opened on June 24, 1962, golden jubilee as ‘a very spe- leave Madras College at 10am through the Scotland conference, visit the website: with a Pontifical High Mass cial day’ for all involved in the Speakers streets of St Andrews, a procession that will http://www.newdawninscotland.com celebrated by Bishop Joseph celebrations. Ms Duncan has had a book about her life be led by the holding of a statue of Our McGee of Galloway. The cur- “The Mass was a very joyful story, Freed to be Me, published and she is Lady of Aberdeen. I [email protected] rent church building replaced experience and it was a pleas- the former St Mary’s Church, ure to have Bishop Cunning- which was known affection- ham as our principal celebrant,” ately in the town as ‘The Fr Flynn said. “There was a Bishop Cunningham mourns the passing of Fr Alan Wilson Wee Church.’ very big attendance at the Mass Fifty years on, Bishop Cun- and also at the dinner after- BISHOP John Cunningham on Thursday at noon. cese are in shock at the unex- Stevenston, then St Joseph’s, Kil- ningham, the current Bishop of wards in the Brisbane Hotel. and priests and parishioners The previous evening, the pected death,” Canon Brown marnock and then the Good Galloway, said the golden Many people worked hard to of Galloway Diocese have bishop and priests from across said. “He was totally dedicated Shepherd Cathedral in Ayr. jubilee celebrations give the make it a success and I am very paid tribute to a popular Galloway Diocese celebrated a to his priestly ministry and he Fr Wilson’s first appointment parishioners of St Mary’s the proud of them. It was a day that parish priest and friend, who Requiem Mass at St Paul’s, will be sadly missed.” as parish priest was at St Ann’s, opportunity to ‘look back and the whole parish will remember died unexpectedly last week. Ayr. The vigil reception of Fr Fr Wilson was ordained a Mossblown, after which he look forward.’ and treasure.” Fr Alan Wilson, parish priest Wilson’s mortal remains into St priest on July 7, 1977 at St became chaplain for the Royal “Looking back, we give At the beginning of the Mass, at St Paul’s, Ayr, and St Francis Teresa’s Church also took place Teresa’s Church, after studying Air Force, a position he held thanks to God for all the bless- Fr Flynn asked pupils from Xavier’s, Waterside, died last on Wednesday night. at St Vincent’s College, Lang- for 14 years. ings He has bestowed on the Largs’ St Mary’s Primary School Wednesday after a short illness. Canon Archibald Brown, bank, St Mary’s, Blairs and, lat- After retiring from the Air parish and for the priests who to unveil a golden jubilee ban- As the SCO went to press, dean of St Margaret’s Deanery terly, at senior seminary at the Force, Fr Wilson returned to have served you down through ner, which pupils from the Bishop Cunningham was due to in Galloway Diocese, paid trib- Royal Scots College in Val- Galloway Diocese and St Paul’s the years,” he said in a message school had helped design for the celebrate Fr Wilson’s funeral ute to his late priestly colleague. ladolid, Spain. Church, where he was parish to parishioners. “In a particular event. 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By Martin Dunlop

THE community of St Angela’s Pri- mary School in Glasgow has been cel- ebrating after HMIe inspectors gave the school a glowing report following a recent visit. St Angela’s and the school’s nursery class were both praised by inspectors, who recognised that ‘Catholic values are at the St Marnock’s Primary holds heart of the school and there is a close relationship with the local parishes.’ Olympic themed health week Brendan Duffy, St Angela’s headteacher, expressed his delight at the school’s report, The winners of St Marnock’s OLYMPIC fever gripped St competition to design an olympic which was published last week. Marnock’s Primary School torch as part of the school’s health “We are very proud of this report,” he in Glasgow earlier this week pictured above said. “It is a fair reflection of the current month, as staff and pupils PIC: PAUL MCSHERRY position of the school in terms of imple- took part in the school’s mentation of curriculum for excellence. annual health week. triathlon event, while the pupils We are particularly proud of the fact that In recognition of the 2012 were also delighted to welcome the inspection team recognised that every- Olympic Games beginning in a special visitor from Glas- thing we do in the school is built upon London next month, St gow’s St Paul’s High School, Gospel values. The inspection team recog- Marnock’s decided to hold a S5 pupil Evanna Lynas. nised this, going as far as saying that ‘a special Olympic-themed health Evanna was chosen to take strong, Catholic ethos permeates all week, which kicked off with part in the Glasgow leg of the aspects of school life.’ the school’s very own opening Olympic Torch Relay when the “Everyone in the St Angela’s commu- St Angela’s headteacher Brendan Duffy reads ceremony on Monday June 11. flame arrived in the city earlier nity should be delighted with this report. their achievements, for example, in eco, the glowing HMIe inspector’s report with St Marnock’s pupils were this month, and the St Paul’s We know we have a great school but it is enterprise and Fairtrade education and children from the school asked to design their own pupil thrilled the St Marnock’s fantastic that Education Scotland have raising funds for charities. PIC: PAUL McSHERRY Olympic torches—based on the youngsters by bringing in her recognised this also.” “Catholic values are at the heart of the official Olympic Flame, which own version of the iconic sym- HMIe inspectors noted the ‘very posi- school and there is a close relationship the St Angela’s report and had words of many of the youngsters will bol of the games for the pupils tive relationship between staff and chil- with the local parishes. Children make praise for the school community. “This is a have seen journeying through to carry. dren’ at St Angela’s, which ‘promotes an effective contributions to the school and lovely report card for the school and local the UK in the past few weeks— Tina Kelly, principal teacher ethos of mutual respect.’ the wider community through their work community and well done to everyone who for the opening ceremony. at St Marnock’s, was delighted The leadership of Mr Duffy and the in an extensive range of committees. has made this possible,” he said. “I am Throughout the health week, with the success of the health commitment of his team of staff at St These activities and events, such as the delighted that inspectors have highlighted pupils participated in a number week and believes the pupils Angela’s also came in for praise from the Finance Week, are helping children make the excellent work of the headteacher and of health and fitness-based learned some important mes- inspectors. informed choices and decisions and his staff and found the children to be enthu- events, including a sponsored sages about health and fitness. “Staff take very good account of chil- develop skills for life, work and learning.” siastic, motivated and respectful and who walk and a decathlon competi- “It was such a great week for dren’s views on aspects of learning and Stephen Curran, Glasgow City Council are justifiably proud of their school.” tion. the pupils,” she said. “Thank- achievement,” the report from inspectors Executive Member for Education and Parents were also invited to fully, we had some nice said. “Children are justifiably proud of Young People, was delighted to hear about I [email protected] St Marnock’s to take part in a weather for their events too.” St Luke’s emotional goodbye to teacher

By Martin Dunlop

ST JOHN’S Church, Bar- rhead, played host to an emo- tional evening on Wednesday June 13 as Tony McKinney said goodbye to staff, pupils and friends of St Luke’s High School, as his 26-year spell at the school draws to a close. Mr McKinney is retiring from teaching this summer, and the Mass at St John’s provided the perfect opportunity for St Luke’s depute head to thank all those that have made his 38 years in Catholic education so special. Bishop Philip Tartaglia of Pais- Mr McKinney’s career in edu- ley, who was unable to attend cation started at the former St the Mass as he was in Dublin for Bishop joins staff and pupils of Pius’ Secondary School, Drum- the International Eucharistic chapel, Glasgow, in 1973. From Congress. St Columba’s for feast day Mass St Pius’, he moved to St Thomas Members of Mr McKinney’s Aquinas High School in Glas- family, past and present staff, BISHOP Philip Tartaglia of encouraged pupils to ‘continue gow, where he was assistant pupils and friends of St Luke’s Paisley joined staff and living by the commandments principle of English, before he and the school’s cluster primary pupils of St Columba’s High and follow Jesus by taking an joined St Luke’s, Barrhead, in schools, attended the Mass, School, Greenock, for the active role in the school and the 1986. which Patricia Scott, St Luke’s school’s feast day Mass on local community.’ The retirement Mass was cel- headteacher, described as a fit- Friday June 8. Following the Mass, Bishop ebrated by Fr Eoin Patten, of St ting tribute to Mr McKinney’s The school community gath- Tartaglia was pictured with St John’s, Mgr James Cunningham, service over the years. ered at St Andrew’s Church, Columba’s pupils (above) who Canon James O’Connell and “It was a very special occa- Greenock, for the Mass, which took part in the Liturgy of the Deacon Brian McKenzie—a sion for Tony to have his 38 year Bishop Tartaglia celebrated Mass, and youngsters who pre- parent of pupils at St Luke’s— career in Catholic education— alongside Fr John Morrison, St sented the bishop with a cheque who were assisted by a number and particularly his commitment cided with the feast of St A retirement Mass for Tony Columba’s chaplain, and priests for all the money the school has of pupil altar servers. over the past 26 years to the Anthony of Padua, so it was a McKinney was held in St John’s from local parishes, Mgr Ger- raised over the past academic In recognition of his services young people, parents, carers very fitting connection as Tony’s Church, Barrhead (above, top). ard Gallagher, Mgr Charles year. Pictured are clergy, staff, pupils to education, Mr McKinney was and staff of St Luke’s High feast saint.” and parents. Mr McKinney is Cavanagh, Canon Desmond SCIAF, Mary’s Meals, Little presented with a diocesan medal School—recognised and cele- Berry, Canon Peter McGarry Sisters of the Poor, Ardgowan I [email protected] pictured above with Fr Eoin Patten and scroll by Fr Patten. The brated by a church full of current and Patricia Scott, headteacher of and Fr Michael McMahon. Hospice and the Bishop’s Char- parish priest at St John’s per- and past pupils and their fami- St Luke’s High School Speaking in his homily at the ity all received part of the formed this task on behalf of lies,” she said. “The Mass coin- PICS: PAUL McSHERRY feast day Mass, Bishop Tartaglia £5000 raised by St Columba’s. Friday June 29 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER LOCAL NEWS 7 Polish sisters to leave Aberdeen Sisters of the Sacred Heart, education specialists, invited to diocese in 2007

ABERDEEN Diocese is prepar- morning Polish school, in hospital ing to say goodbye to a group of ministry and in formation and cate- Sisters of the Sacred Heart from chesis with the Young Adults Group. Poland, who have enjoyed a five- All four sisters have also been able year mission in the north of Scot- to advise and support new arrivals land. from Poland and they ran a weekly After Poland joined the EU in Polish-Scottish mother-and-toddler 2004, many Poles came to Scotland, group. Their convent house has been most of who were Catholics. Thou- a welcoming environment. sands arrived and spread across Aberdeen Diocese—in the city of Feast day Mass Aberdeen itself, in Inverness and in On Friday June 15, the feast of the almost every town and village. Sacred Heart, the sisters’ patronal Priestʼs leap of faith for ACN At the invitation of then Bishop feast day was celebrated at St Mary’s By John Newton giving a lot of money for the event, and I Peter Moran (right), Polish priests Church, Inverness with a well- wondered why—I thought maybe they came to help the diocese, and were attended bilingual Mass, at which the A SCOTTISH priest took a leap of faith were trying to get rid of me,” he said. also joined by Polish sisters from sisters made their annual renewal of with a difference when he performed a “The final amount will probably be in religious orders. vows. Bishop Emeritus Moran, bungee jump in the Highlands to raise excess of [£3,000], because there is still Since September 2007, a commu- retired Bishop of Aberdeen presided money for persecuted and other suffering money coming in.” nity of three sisters has lived next to at the Mass, alongside Fr James Bell, Christians around the world. Fr Morton said he did not know why St Mary’s Church, Inverness. parish priest at St Mary’s, Fr Fr Paul Morton, parish priest of St the stunt had raised so much. “I told Joachim Zok SVD, assistant priest Bride’s, Cambuslang, made the jump on parishioners I was jumping for Aid to Work of order and Polish chaplain, and the feast of the Sacred Heart on June 15 the Church in Need and it just caught The sisters are members of the Soci- Jacques Cooke and Patrick Der- to raise money for Catholic charity Aid the imagination of people,” he said. “I ety of the Sacred Heart, the religious byshire. to the Church in Need. don’t know why, but people got quite congregation which had schools at has worked with the Citizens Advice In the front row were the Polish The 40-metre jump took place in the excited about it.” Kilgraston, near Perth, and at Bureau in Inverness, has done coun- children who had received their First Pass of Killiecrankie, Perthshire, from He explained that the charity was Queen’s Cross, Aberdeen and also selling work in Elgin, and even did a Holy Communion in St Mary’s on the only permanent bungee platform in popular with members of his congrega- ran Craiglockhart College of Educa- brave stint with the Street Pastors in the previous weekend. the UK, which is owned by Highland tion. “Over the last 10, maybe 11, years tion in Edinburgh. Inverness. Warm thanks were expressed in Fling Bungee who supervised the event. we have supported Aid to the Church in Their principal calling is to educa- In addition, over the course of the Polish and in English for what all the “It was absolutely terrifying,” Fr Mor- Need here in St Bride’s and every year tion. From Inverness, Sr Marzena five years a number of sisters have Polish sisters had done, and in return ton said following the jump. Asked what we have a project which we do for Kudlińska has provided children’s come and gone. Sr Joanna Moś, Sr Sr Brygida thanked the parish for the he thought as he fell towards the River ACN. It is a charity that has become catechesis and Sacramental prepara- Renata Ryszkowska, Sr Ewa Borek welcome she and her colleagues had Garry, he replied: “I was thinking that my recognised for all its good work and the tion during all five years, in parishes and latterly Sr Teresa Kurdziel have received. mother and father used to tell me not to people here are very much supporters eastward as far as Banff. Sr Brygida been involved one after the other for The three sisters present then jump off high places.” of Aid to the Church in Need, so it Jałowa has also been in Aberdeen shorter periods, but working effec- received gifts by which to remember Fr Morton has already raised £3000— seemed natural to choose ACN and we Diocese for the past five years. She tively in the parish, in the Saturday their Scottish mission. and joked about his parishioners’ gen- know the money is going right to where erosity. “I was suspicious that they were it is needed.”

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New Archbishop for Homs amidst calls to end violence Queen visits Catholic Church in NI Monarch crosses Eniskillen street from Anglican cathedral to St Michael’s in historic first THE Holy Father has throughout the Middle East, appointed a new Archbishop including the nuncio to Syria By Stephen Reilly Gospel,” he added. “‘I have set you an of Homs and called for and the president of Caritas example for you to copy.’” peace in the troubled Mid- Syria, and with leaders of East- QUEEN Elizabeth II made her first Canon O’Reilly said he had presented dle Eastern state of Syria. ern Catholic churches last visit to a Catholic church in Northern the Queen, in a ‘special introduction’, to Pope Benedict XVI Thursday. Ireland this week as part of a historic Cardinal Brady, who was among the atten- announced the appointment of The representatives and lead- two-day visit that included a meeting dees. Archbishop Abdo Arbach, to ers were at the Vatican for a with the former IRA commander Mar- The Rev Hall said the event had been a the Greek Melkite Metropoli- meeting of the Vatican’s co- tin McGuinness. symbol of ecumenical co-operation. tan Archdiocese of Homs, ordinating body for church On Tuesday the Queen (right) made the “We have worked together to make this Hama, and Yabroud in Syria, funding agencies that assist short walk across the street from the St a success,” he said. “And what we are on Saturday. Just two days ear- Eastern Catholics and Catholics Macartin’s Anglican Cathedral’s deanery really sending out is a message that we lier the Pope had warned that throughout the Middle East. in Eniskillen—where she had attended a really are one community.” the international community The violence in Syria began service of thanksgiving for her diamond must act swiftly to end the vio- in March 2011 and has led to jubilee to St Michael’s Church—which Historic first lence in Syria, which ‘risks the deaths of thousands of was filled with local community groups Much of the attention of the trip was on becoming a widespread con- civilians as soldiers battle that had gathered to meet her alongside Wednesday’s meeting between the Queen flict that would have seriously forces seeking an end to the Canon Peter O’Reilly and Cardinal Seán and Sinn Fein MP Mr McGuinness, who negative consequences for the rule of President Bashar Al Brady, Primate of All Ireland. is now deputy first minister in the Stor- country and the entire region.’ Assad. Pope Benedict said he The Queen is making her 20th visit to mont assembly but was an IRA com- The new archbishop was wanted to express again his Northern Ireland since first arriving on its mander when the group killed the Duke of born in Yabroud on June 28, sorrow for the suffering of the shores in 1953, but had never previously Edinburgh’s uncle, Earl Mountbatten, in 1952 and he made his final Syrian people, particularly entered a Catholic place of worship there, 1979. vows in the Basilian Chouerite innocent children and defense- Buckingham Palace confirmed. The Queen shook hands with Mr Order of St John the Baptist in less citizens. McGuiness, a moment that will be seen as 1977, and was ordained to the “May our prayer, our com- Churches unite PIC: PA PHOTOS significant to the peace process as was her priesthood in 1980. On October mitment and our concrete Representatives from schools, sports clubs official visit to Dublin last year. 17, 2006, Pope Benedict brotherhood in Christ, like the and organisations from both Catholic and Canon O’Reilly said it was a significant Mr McGuiness said it was an important appointed him Apostolic oil of consolation, help them Protestant backgrounds stood among event. “My reading of the significance of moment. Exarch for the Greek Melkite not lose the light of hope in flower displays and briefly chatted to the today is that it is an expression of the unity “This is about stretching out the hand of faithful residing in Argentina these dark moments,” he said. Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh during that there is in this place,” he said. “A Fer- peace and reconciliation to Queen Elizabeth and his election happened at “And may God grant the lead- their 30-minute stay. managh welcome, a gracious Queen, a who represents hundreds of thousands of the Greek Melkite Catholic ers wisdom of heart so they Canon O’Reilly, from St Michael’s, and lovely lady.” unionists in the north,” he said. “I am an Synod of the Church. would halt all bloodshed and the Rev Kenny Hall, Dean of St Canon O’Reilly stressed the signifi- Irish republican now. After I meet with The Pope called on all sides violence, which brings only Macartin’s, had co-operated to deliver the cance of ‘the Queen coming out of St Queen Elizabeth, I will still be an Irish in Syria to embrace peace pain and death, and open the historic cross-community event at their Macartin’s Cathedral and walking up the republican, and just as passionate about when he met with Catholic possibility for reconciliation, churches which are directly opposite each street and across into St Michael’s.’ freedom, justice and peace, and reconcili- Church representatives from agreement and peace.” other. “It is a bit like what Jesus said in the ation, as I was the day before.”

your name, contact details FORMER MP WITH ‘DEEP AND Catholic soldiers celebrate Diamond Jubilee NEWS IN BRIEF and mentioning any dietary SIMPLE CATHOLIC FAITH’ DIES requirements. Alternatively, Ken Hargreaves MBE KSG, an application form can be the former Member of Parlia- CATHOLICS in the British INTRODUCTION TO THE YEAR completed on the Maryvale ment for the constituency of Army base in Camp Bastion OF FAITH AT MARYVALE website at: Hyndburn (1983-1992), died in Afghanistan (right) have MARYVALE Institute in www.maryvale.ac.uk. on Saturady after a long ill- celebrated a special Mass to Birmingham, the first WREXHAM DIOCESE ness, at the East Lancashire celebrate the Diamond Catholic home of Blessed WELCOMES NEW BISHOP Hospice. Tributes to Mr Har- Jubilee of Her Majesty the John Henry Newman, is pro- greaves and his lifetime of Queen. ducing a number of resources MGR has been community service and com- Along with US soldiers from the to be used by parishes and appointed the new bishop of mitment to the pro-life cause nearby Camp Leatherhead, Fr individuals during the upcom- Wrexham. The cathedral dean have been many. Catholic Francis Foley, Wing Chaplain to ing Year of Faith from Octo- and vicar general of the dio- Peer, Lord David Alton of the US 3rd Marine Air Wing, and ber 11 2012—the 50th cese, he replaces Bishop , who served for Fr Kevin Sweeney, 1st Marine British occasion. nity to come together in a time of anniversary of the opening of who was decades with Ken as an offi- installed in 1994. He reached Division Chaplain, joined Mgr “I have been fortunate to work prayer and celebration. the Second Vatican Council— cer of the Parliamentary Pro- Robert Corrigan, the Catholic with members of the UK Forces “It provided members of both to November 24, 2013. An his 75th birthday, the manda- life Group, said he was a tory age for bishops’ retire- Chaplain with UK Forces in during two tours in Afghanistan,” militaries the chance to honour introductory day to some of great loss. Afghanistan, in marking the these resources will be held at ment, in 2010. he said. “Both occasions have the extraordinary service and Lord Alton said: “He never jubilee. been noteworthy for their mutual example of the Queen as a Head Maryvale on Thursday July 5 Mgr Brignall is a long faltered in his deep conviction from 10am to 4pm. standing priest of Wrexham that every life is precious, In the homily, Mgr Corrigan support, friendship, and genuine of State. For further questions or to Diocese, who chairs the from conception until natural spoke of Her Majesty’s faithful- cooperation. This has been par- “It also offered those of us in book a place at the Maryvale Diocesan Liturgical Commis- death; stood four square with ness to her vocation of service, and ticularly true of the interaction the American Forces the opportu- introduction day, email: sion and was the previous the down trodden with of God’s faithfulness to her and all between the American Chaplains nity to say ‘Thank you’ to our UK [email protected] or bishop’s adviser on Hospital a deep and simple His people throughout the years. and the UK padres.” counterparts for their steadfast phone: 0121 3608118, leaving Chaplaincy. Catholic Faith.” Fr Foley said it was a privilege “Her Majesty’s Diamond support provided so generously as an American to join in this very Jubilee offered a fitting opportu- on a daily basis,” he added.

said, being a Jarrow man and a a major fire at the Harestane “His commitment, dedication with administrative tasks, espe- Ashurst, Southampton. Fr OBITUARY devotee of St Bede, there could Road building in the late 1970s. and service to everyone he cially at busy times such as Lent Mitchell was 69 years of be no other religious name he After retiring in 1992, he spent worked with was an inspiration or during emergency appeals. He age and he had completed could choose. time studying in Jerusalem at the to us all,” she said. “I want to always had time to share a story almost three years of his Brother Bede Just after the Second World Dominican University there. He draw on the words of Our Holy or a joke with staff, volunteers six- year term of office. war he completed an external had a great love of the Holy Father Pope Benedict XVI—he and visitors to the office. He will For many years, Fr Mitchell BROTHER Bede, a former degree at the University of Lon- Land and went on pilgrimage said ‘Each of us has a mission: be hugely missed by everyone at was in great demand as a head teacher of St John’s don and in 1952 he took up a there many times. each of us must shine out in the SCIAF, and our condolences go preacher of retreats to renewal High School, Dundee, has post at a Marist school in Birm- On his return, he went out to sight of all…..be examples of out to his family and his commu- and charismatic groups died at the age of 85. ingham. He spent 14 years there Cameroon, where he taught in Faith in Public.’ nity.” throughout the UK and Ireland. In charge of the school for 26 before being appointed head- the Marist Novitiate in Tatun for “Br Bede fulfilled his mission The funeral of Br Bede, a great A funeral Mass took place at years, he influenced generations teacher of St John’s where he a year. When he came back from as a teacher of young people, as a friend of Archbishop Mario Conti Holy Family Church in of Dundee families who were was to remain until he retired in Africa, he lived in the Marist Brother and as a man. of Glasgow, took place at St Southampton on June 8, fol- educated there. 1992. Not long after he was House in Glasgow and was very “Generations of Dundonians Peter’s, Partick, on Monday. lowed by a funeral Mass on He was born in Jarrow, which appointed, the school suffered involved in the Charismatic will mourn his passing... It is my June 12 at St Peter’s Pro- was home to the Venerable Bede, tragedy when Robert Mone shot Renewal movement. He was the mission to ensure that his spirit OBITUARY Cathedral in Belfast, his home and educated at St Bede’s, a dead teacher Nanette Hanson first recipient of the Dunkeld continues to shine and live parish. The principal celebrant school run by the Marist Order, and injured some of her pupils in Diocesan Medal, which was within us here in St John’s.” was Fr Mark Ephrem OSB, which is a Catholic teaching a classroom siege. given to him by Bishop Vincent Philippa Bonella, SCIAF’s Fr Ronald Mitchell abbot of Rostrevor Monastery, order. It was the influence and the Br Bede’s leadership qualities Logan to honour his services to head of communications and edu- a friend of the deceased. example of the Marist brothers and his faith came to the fore Catholic education in the city. cation, said: “Br Bede began vol- FR RONALD Mitchell Many priests, religious, which encouraged him to con- during those dark days and he Paying tribute to Br Bede, unteering with SCIAF in 1995, SMM, the provincial supe- prayer groups, family and sider his vocation in religious life. was always on hand to help those Fiona McLagan, the present head- and was still a regular presence in rior of the Montfort Mis- friends attended the funerals. Fr He entered the Marist Novi- traumatised by the events. teacher of St John’s, said ‘it was the office until a few months ago. sionaries, died unexpectedly Mitchell was buried in the tiate in Athlone, Ireland, and on He also steered the school with great sadness that we learned His contribution behind the on May 30 at the Montfort Montfort plot in Milltown his Profession as a Brother, he through a difficult time following of the passing of Brother Bede.’ scenes was invaluable, helping residence of St Joseph’s, cemetery, Belfast. Friday June 29 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER VATICAN NEWS 9

Pope seeks cardinals’ advice Pope’s support for quake victims over leaked Vatican documents POPE Benedict XVI con- darmes that led to the arrest of Holy Father visits Modena region in northeast Italy to offer his spiritual support vened a special meeting of the butler, Paolo Gabriele, and cardinals last Saturday to another internal probe led by a By Stephen Reilly “Among the ruins, material and other- seek their advice about how commission of three cardinals wise, of the post-war era, Italy rebuilt to deal with the scandal over tasked with getting to the bot- POPE Benedict XVI visited a town itself,” he told the crowds. “Not just leaked Vatican documents. tom of the scandal. near Modena, in the Emilia Romagna thanks to the aid received but above all Pope Benedict was already Last weekend the Holy region of northeast Italy hit by two thanks to the faith of many people united scheduled to attend a regular Father met with the cardinals’ deadly earthquakes in May, to offer in a common spirit of solidarity.” meeting of the heads of Vatican commission to learn details of his spiritual support to thousands there More than 15,000 people were left home- offices on Saturday morning some of the two dozen people who are still living in tent camps. less after the quakes on May 20 and 29, and and the Vatican press office they have questioned. The Under a sweltering sun, the Holy Father approximately 14,000 are still living in said he had added a second meetings last Saturday were took a tour around the off-limits ‘red zone’ emergency structures, including schools, meeting later in the day with another indication of the seri- in Rovereto di Novi, which was severely barracks and 37 tent camps, according to other cardinals in a bid to ousness with which he has damaged by the strong quakes, which dev- Italy’s Civil Protection Agency. ‘restore a climate of serenity taken the scandal and the dam- astated churches, buildings and factories The Holy Father’s trip to the area came and trust’ in the Church. age it has done to the trust that and left 25 people dead. two days after the Dalai Lama visited emer- The Vatican said that the is supposed to form the basis of He visited the site where parish priest gency tent camps in the nearby town of Pope met through the week the Vatican’s governance. Fr Ivan Martini was killed after the roof of Mirandola, where the exiled Tibetan spiri- with still more cardinals who The second meeting on Satur- his church collapsed on him while he was tual leader told people not to lose hope. were gathering in Rome for the day included Vatican cardinals attempting to rescue a statue of the He said he knew that ‘besides suffering the Feast of Ss Peter and Paul and the archbishops of Sydney Madonna. The Pope prayed before the material consequences, your souls were also Hope and heroes today to ‘continue the dialogue and retired vicar of Rome, two statue, on display outside the church, and tried by the continued tremors, even strong The Pope was met in the region by Bishop with the people who share the longtime Papal advisers. went on to greet local residents. ones; and by the loss of several symbolic Francesco Cavina (above left), of the Dio- responsibility of the Church’s Fr Federico Lombardi, the (historic) buildings of your towns… cese of Carpi who said he and his flock governance with him.’ Vatican media spokesman, said Thoughts and prayers amongst which many churches.’ awaited ‘the Pope with hope in our hearts, The Vatican curia has been the Pope’s meetings showed “From the first days of the quakes, I have “God is our mighty fortress, and so, we and the certainty of faith.’ coming to terms with the leaks how seriously he was treating been by your side in prayer and thoughts,” won’t be afraid if the earth trembles and Bishop Cavina’s diocese was the hard- of hundreds of Vatican docu- the situation. the Pope told a 2000-strong crowd. “But the mountains tumble into the deepest est hit by two earthquakes and he said all ments exposing political “In the context of the circum- when I saw the trial increase, I felt an ever sea,” the Holy Father said, quoting psalm the clergy of the diocese were heroes dur- infighting and power struggles stances that have arisen follow- greater need to come in person to be 46 from the Bible. ing the disaster. at the highest level of the ing the publication of reserved among you.” “They were all at their posts, and many Catholic Church. documents, the Holy Father is He called on those mourning relatives Rebuilding lives of them organised first aid for their peo- The Pope’s butler has been seeking to deepen his knowl- killed or the loss of their homes to believe The Pope mingled with locals, chatting to ple,” he said. “Relief efforts were even arrested in the case, accused of edge of the situation through that God is a ‘stable rock’ to cling to dur- several people, including a four-year-old organised in athletic fields and those few aggravated theft after the Holy continuous dialogue with those ing ‘the devastation of nature.’ boy called Christian who escaped along structures which were left standing…this Father’s own documents were people who share with him the Pope Benedict recalled flying over the with his mother when their house collapsed. is where the tent cities began to rise up, found in his Vatican City responsibility for governing the stricken region on his way up to Milan in Thanking voluntary aid workers for all around the parish, or in parish owned apartment. Church,” Fr Lombardi said. early June for the World Meeting of Fami- they have done in the wake of the quakes, properties. This shows the love, esteem, The Vatican is conducting “Naturally, the Holy Father lies, saying he had wanted to visit them then he called on authorities not to forget the and gratitude of the people—believers and two main investigations into will, over the coming days, and his ‘thoughts turned frequently to them.’ homeless. unbelievers—towards their priests.” the leaks: a criminal one continue his discussions and headed by the Vatican gen- reflections.”

Vatican calls for free access to AIDS drugs and therapy THE Vatican’s secretary of isations and donors supporting of AIDS and to raise him.’ state has called for free uni- anti-AIDS projects in Africa. In Africa, he said, there is no versal access to AIDS drugs Cardinal Bertone said way to provide universal access and therapy, and insisted research by the World Health to the drug therapy without governments begin by giv- Organisation ‘confirms that uni- making it free of charge, so ing the drugs to HIV-posi- versal access to care is achiev- governments, international tive pregnant women. able, scientifically proven and organisations, donors and phar- “We cannot continue to toler- economically feasible.’ maceutical companies will ate the deaths of so many moth- “Let us quickly provide have to work together to pro- ers; we cannot think of thousands AIDS patients with free and vide the drugs. of babies as a lost generation,” effective care,” he said. “In the “Today, treatments already Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone said. name of the Holy Father, I give let thousands of women give Cardinal Bertone was speak- voice to the many suffering, the birth to children free of AIDS ing in Rome last Friday during a many sick who have no voice. and to see them grow because conference on preventing Let us not lose time; let us the mothers themselves receive mother-to-child transmission of invest the necessary resources.” treatment,” he said. “It is a par- HIV.The conference, sponsored Cardinal Bertone said there is ticularly effective sign of love by the lay Community of San- an obligation to offer antiretro- that defends life.” t’Egidio, brought together viral therapy to every HIV-posi- Cardinal Bertone said a sig- African health ministers, repre- tive pregnant woman to ‘allow nificant percentage of maternal sentatives of international organ- her to give birth to a baby free deaths in Africa are tied to AIDS.

Paglia of Terni, Narni and performed for the Pope on his NEWS IN BRIEF Amelia, as president of the Pon- visit to the UK two years ago. tifical Council for the Family, On Thursday, the 20 boys and POPE MAKES A NUMBER OF NEW which had been headed by Cardi- 12 adult singers became the first They need your help. VATICAN APPOINTMENTS nal Ennio Antonelli, who retired choir to sing alongside the Sis- POPE Benedict XVI made a for reasons of age. tine Chapel Choir. Help us to win real freedom number of new Vatican appoint- The Holy Father also named ments on Tuesday before going French Archbishop Jean-Louis YOUNGEST BISHOP AT SECOND on his Summer retreat. Brugues to be the head of the VATICAN COUNCIL DIES for the people of Burma. The appointments included the Vatican Secret Archives and the ARCHBISHOP Emeritus Alcides creation of a new position for the Vatican Library, replacing Car- Mendoza Castro of Cusco, Peru, Pontifical Commission charged dinal Raffaele Farina, who who at 34 was the youngest bishop with the pastoral care of tradi- retired for reasons of age. to attend the Second Vatican tionalist Catholics to which he The 68-year-old archbishop Council, has died at the age of 84. named American Archbishop J had been the secretary of the According to the Archdiocese Augustine Di Noia. Congregation for Catholic Edu- of Lima, he passed away on June Archbishop Di Noia, who was cation; the Pope did not name a 20 after suffering ‘a painful bout secretary of the Congregation for replacement for that position. of cancer with heroic strength.’ Divine Worship and the Sacra- The wake and funeral Mass ments since 2009, was replaced in WESTMINSTER ABBEY CHOIR for Archbishop Mendoza were that job by 62-year-oldArchbishop PERFORMS FOR HOLY FATHER held at Sacred Heart Parish in Arthur Roche of Leeds, England. THE Westminster Abbey choir Lima and his remains will be The Pope also named 67-year- sang for Pope Benedict XVI at transported to the city of Cusco, old Italian Archbishop Vincenzo the Vatican this week after they where he wished to be buried. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST NEWS: WWW.SCONEWS.CO.UK 10 COMMENT SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 29 2012

W IRE D IN God helps us be true to ourselves Mysticism is being touched by God in a way that is deeper than language, as British Carmelite Ruth Burrows says An SCO Diary HOW very appropriate Fr Ronald that school dinner blogger Martha Payne Rolheiser has said no to a VIP dinner at the world’s best restaurant. It is in keeping with the spirit of the YSTICISM is efforts of the Scottish an exotic word. young talent behind the Few of us con- ‘banned’ NeverSeconds nect mysticism blog—who subsequently with ordinary raised more than experience, especially with our £100,000 and rising for own experience. Mysticism is generally seen as an exotic the charity Mary’s Meals M via an online link. The thing, a paranormal thing, a Lochgilphead, Argyll, special kind of consciousness schoolgirl has eschewed given only to the most elite the exclusive Noma within the spiritual life, some- restaurant in thing for spiritual athletes, or Copenhagen, preferring for the weird, visions and the simpler things in life altered states of consciousness, such as camping in snakes and ladders in the spiri- Blackpool. Martha’s tual life. But mysticism is not efforts will help provide extraordinary, paranormal, or close to 9400 children in weird, but an important, ordi- the developing world with nary experience given to us all. a daily meal. She has What is mysticism? The raised enough money to British Carmelite Ruth Burrows build a kitchen shelter defines it this way: Mysticism is and feed an entire school being touched by God in a way for a year at Lirangwe that is deeper than language, Primary School in thought, imagination, and feel- Blantyre, Malawi, as part ing. It's knowing God and our- of Mary’s Meals’ Sponsor selves beyond explicit thought she was in touch with what was inside of him and inside of real- what one’s heart affectively inside of us? In fact we do. We a School initiative. and feeling. But how is this pos- deepest and most true inside ity itself. wants to do. Lewis became a can call it our conscience, our sible? How do we know some- her and with what is deepest Describing in his autobiog- Christian because he was in deepest centre, our moral cen- thing beyond our capacity to and most true inside of reality. raphy, Surprised by Joy, the touch with this experience inside tre, the centre that tells us what GGGGGGGGGGGGGG speak about it, imagine it, or And, in that, she knew, beyond moment when he first knelt his mystical centre and it told we have to do, or that place NOW, there are priests even clearly feel it? the explicitness of words, down in the acceptance of him what he had to do. inside us where we long for a who go the extra mile, Perhaps a description of a imagination, and feeling, Christianity, he shares that, for And what makes up our mys- soul mate, but we all know that and then there are priest life-changing experience from something of the reality of God him, the moment was far from tical centre? Bernard Lonergan there is a place inside of us, one who really go the extra her life by Ruth Burrows can and something of her own ecstatic. Rather, he knelt down called it the brand of the first that we touch in our most sin- mile. This week two be helpful here. In her autobi- truest being. The experience as ‘the most reluctant convert principles—oneness, truth, good- cere moments, where we know Scottish priests spring to ography, Before the Living changed her life. In that in the history of Christendom.’ ness, and beauty—inside the the brand of the first principles, mind, one literally. Fr Paul God, she shares this incident: moment, she knew what she But he knelt because, as he human soul. Henri Nouwen inchoately remember God’s Morton of St Bride’s in As a young woman in her late had to do and, against much of describes it: “I had come to called it ‘first love,’ namely, the kiss, and know what we need Cambuslang recently teens, she was sitting in chapel her own temperament, she realise that the harshness of memory of once having been to do to be true to who we are. took a leap of faith for Aid one day. She was not there for became a contemplative nun— God is kinder than the softness loved and caressed by hands far When we are in touch with to the Church in Need a particularly prayerful pur- and eventually, of course, a of man and God’s compulsion gentler than any we have ever this deep centre and act out of when he bravely took part pose, but had been consigned woman whose spiritual insight is our liberation.” met in this world, the uncon- its nudges and imperatives we, in a bungee jump. there as a punishment for act- has helped mentor many of us. How does Lewis understand scious memory of having been like Ruth Burrows and CS Meanwhile, Fr Roddy ing out at a class retreat. As she God’s compulsion? In much with God before we were born. Lewis, are living a mystically- McAuley, of BBC Island sat alone in that chapel she had S Lewis, sharing his the same way as Ruth Burrows Some mystics call it the inchoate driven life. a mystical experience, not that thoughts about his own understands her mystical expe- memory of God’s kiss as he puts Parish fame, put his best I Fr Ronald Rolheiser is a foot forward in an angel appeared to her or that conversion to Christian- rience, namely, as a moment of our souls into our bodies. she has some special vision or ity, describes something simi- simple clarity within which one Catholic priest and member of preparation for the Barra C the Missionary Oblates of half marathon to rasie some altered state of con- lar, though in his case the touches and comes to realise ost of us do not have a sciousness. The opposite: Sit- experience was a longer, pro- what is deepest and truest name for this, but we Mary Immaculate. He is presi- funds for his parish, St dent of the Oblate School of John’s in Caol by Fort ting in that chapel she had a tracted one which crystallised inside of oneself and inside of speak of something as moment of rare, simple, and in a moment of privileged clar- reality itself and, in that clarity, ‘ringing true’ or as ‘not ringing Theology in San Antonio, William, which is in need M Texas. You can visit his web- of repair. This is Faith in privileged clarity, a deep ity that had him, for that knows what one has to do—as true’ to us. But to what does grounding in herself and in moment, in touch with what opposed to what one’s intellect something ring true or false? site at www. action indeed and an ronrolheiser.com inspiration to us all. reality, where, for that moment, was deepest and most true might think it wise to do or Do we carry some kind of ‘bell’

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MUCH is being made of the fact that the Vatican CND report on timeframe for disarmament is welcomed has hired a Fox News broadcast journalist, Greg SCOTTISH Justice and Peace Burke from the US, to help JUSTICE wait for many years.” indication of how quickly Tri- 2024 but right now, will bring with its communication has welcomed a new report The Scottish Government dent could be removed once economic dividends at home and strategy. To paraphrase from Scottish CND, Disarming welcomed the report and the Scotland has the powers to give moral leadership abroad. It Trident, which shows how the kind of terms used by PEACE Scottish Government’s Strategy decide its own defence and secu- would allow us, at last, to stand the US network, famed for nuclear weapons can be de-acti- Secretary Bruce Crawford said rity policy, and we note that vari- on the moral high ground and to a sensational approach: vated within seven days, that that UK Government’s plan ous international experts have invite the nuclear armed nations the news comes ‘hot on removed from Scotland in two action on nuclear weapons is to replace the Trident Nuclear highlighted a credible of the world to join us there.” years and completely disman- needed now. weapons system was an timetable.” the heels’ of the Vatican I The full report is on the Scot- leaks ‘scandal.’ Mr Burke tled in four years. The report “Fifty years after the Cuban ‘obscenity.’ Cardinal Keith O’Brien has has been given a warm wel- Missile Crisis, Britain still has “We are firmly committed to many times called for an end to tish CND website at: is in fact the News Corp http://www.banthebomb.org/ channel’s Rome come by the Scottish govern- large numbers of nuclear the earliest possible withdrawal Trident saying it is ‘weapon of ment. weapons poised to destroy of Trident from Scotland, to the mass destruction’ and argued CND would be grateful if you correspondent and brings could contact your MPs and a wealth of experience to While the report looks at the Moscow, or any other target pursuit of a world which is free that possessing it is ‘morally possible outcome of independ- chosen by the Ministry of from nuclear weapons and to the reprehensible.’ MSPs and ask them if they sup- his new role. And surely it port this programme for disar- is better for the Vatican to ence, it is not limited to this. A Defence,” he writes. “Moving development and diversification “We not only violate moral UK government could, if it away from this, towards disar- of HMNB Clyde as a vibrant principles with our nuclear mament. Emails can be sent employ the personnel to using www.writetothem.com fight ‘fire’ with ‘fire’ rather wished, implement the same mament is not an impossible and sustainable conventional weapons but undermine our blueprint for disarmament. dream. There are practical steps naval base in an independent moral authority in the world.” he than standing by as Rome I Fr Eddie McGhee’s column ‘burns?’ In the report’s foreward, John that can be taken within a short Scotland,” he said. “The sug- wrote in 2009. Ainslie, the report’s author, says timescale. We don’t need to gested timetable is a welcome “Rejecting Trident, not in will return in August. Friday June 29 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER FEATURE 11

‘The Eucharist at the heart of the Church’ Bishop Joseph Toal of Argyll and the Isles speaks to MARTIN DUNLOP about his experiences at IEC 2012

a very powerful message for me,” Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Bishop Toal said. “I would be quite Vatican's Congregation for Bishops, led a keen to bring this message from the eucharistic procession (above left) and (left) presided over an exposition of the congress to the Faithful when I am Eucharist during the 50th International speaking in the days and weeks ahead. Eucharistic Congress in Dublin June 13. “Wherever we celebrate the (above) Eucharistic adoration at the Eucharist, whether it is in a big congress church, a wee church, a church in a shanty town, it is the same; Christ is with us and He is with His people and as well’ and that people’s affection and they gain strength from that.” appreciation of the Mass also need The bishop believes this message time to grow again. can be the ideal point of focus as “Ireland is still a country that is very preparations for the upcoming Year of much ‘Catholic at heart’ and looking BISHOP TOAL Faith—which has been announced by for how to live that Faith today,” Pope Benedict XVI and will begin on Bishop Toal said, acknowledging that, October 11 this year—gather pace. ‘like many other countries, there are a EFLECTING on his week number of difficult social issues for in Dublin participating in Pilgrims the people there to face.’ the 50th International The Argyll and the Isles bishop As the Bishops’ Conference of Eucharistic Congress, acknowledged that, with hindsight, Scotland’s president for the Liturgy Bishop Joseph Toal of more Scottish Catholics could have, Commission, Bishop Toal commented Argyll and the Isles spoke of his perhaps, traveled to Dublin for the that Liturgically, the congress had eagerness to bring the message and Eucharistic Congress but added that been ‘very effective’ and that he was Rtheme of the pilgrimage back to the time he had spent with the Scottish encouraged by some of the new texts Catholic Faithful in Scotland. pilgrims had made the journey very was support for the hope of the univer- Derg, which has been a place of of the Mass. Catholic clergy and pilgrims from enjoyable. sal Church, for the congress and also for penance for the people of Ireland for “For us priests, we are always cele- across the world gathered in the Irish He felt that it was important for the the whole of the Church in Ireland. almost 1500 years. brating Mass and maybe not hearing it capital earlier this month under the Scottish bishops ‘to support the Irish Bishop Toal said that, from the as others would be,” the bishop said. banner, The Eucharist: Communion Church and be part of the congress.’ Papal message aspect of repentance, the congress had “From that point of view it was quite with Christ and with one another. “There were bishops present from “It would have been great if the Pope generally been well received, but he good to hear how these texts sound.” “For me, personally, the congress across the world,” Bishop Toal, who was had been able to be there, especially at also pointed to some ‘hostile’ and, at Although the Liturgy was ‘predom- was a strong spiritual experience and joined in the Scottish delegation by Car- the closing Mass, but that wasn’t pos- times ‘brutal’ coverage of the Church inantly English,’ Bishop Toal said that the reflection on the Eucharist and the dinal Keith O’Brien, Archbishop Mario sible,” Bishop Toal added. and the congress in the Irish media. the Irish language was also used at theme of the congress was very mean- Conti, Bishop Philip Tartaglia and Aux- In a message to pilgrims at the con- events throughout the week, and high- ingful and important,” Bishop Toal iliary Bishop Stephen Robson, said. gress, The Holy Father had said the Ireland lighted, in particular, the choice of an told the SCO upon his return. “There was a strong sense of the com- Church in Ireland and throughout the In addition to the spirit of repentance Irish hymn at the Offertory during the munion between the bishops. It was the world ‘had a chance to advance and renewal, there was, according to congress’ closing Mass—which was Eucharist first time we (the Bishops’ Conference through a period of renewal in the Bishop Toal, a strong recognition at celebrated at Dublin’s Croke Park sta- The Argyll and the Isles bishop added of Scotland) had participated much in a wake of the congress,’ in the wake of the congress of what the Irish Church dium—as being a ‘very, very power- that the week-long congress had Eucharistic Congress and it wasn’t clerical abuse. has given to the world throughout the ful moment.’ brought an emphasis and focus on the something we were familiar with but we It had been widely recognised that centuries. “They used Latin at times as well importance of remembering ‘the sense enjoyed being there and being part of it; there had been a spirit of renewal and “There are a lot of people still very and I think this is something that we of the Eucharist at the heart of the it was a real international gathering and reparation at the Eucharistic Con- attached to the Church and practising should be comfortable with as Church’ and for Catholic Faithful to I think for the Irish, too, it was a great gress—perhaps best illustrated by their Faith very strongly,” he said, Catholics: that we can use the different ‘believe in Christ’s presence there.’ blessing that so many people came from Cardinal Marc Ouellet, the Papal before adding that the Faithful in Ire- languages and we can integrate them,” “The centrality of the Eucharist was different parts of the world, and there Legate, making a pilgrimage to Lough land need ‘to be encouraged to grow Bishop Toal said.

What do you think of BISHOP TOAL’S comments on the IEC 2012? Send your points of view to the SCO Write to Letters, SCO, 19 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 6BT Or e-mail [email protected] 12 IEC 2012 SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 29 2012 Friday June 29 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER IEC 2012 13 50th International Eucharistic Congress 50th International Eucharistic Congress The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with one another The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with one another

Clockwise from bottom left: The sage words that so inspired Christine Glen and her fellow Scottish pilgrims at the IEC 2012 in Dublin; some of the content from the pilgrims packs that those attending received upon arrival; pilgrims turned out for the larger IEC events in numbers whatever the weather; banners signposted the way to IEC events and venues; Pope Benedict XVI delivered his message to IEC pilgrims through a broadcast at the closing Mass

PICS: CHRISTINE GLEN

‘WE BECOME WHAT WE RECEIVE’ In Dublin, CHRISTINE GLEN discovered what it meant to truly be a pilgrim: to plan for the experiences and the opportunities that the 50th International Eucharistic Congress afforded while always remaining open to the unexpected and the truly memorable detours on the road that led to Closing Mass at Croke Park

S ANYONE will tell you most pilgrimages young pilgrims, contained within was an invitation to the much enjoyed the simplicity of the messages being put what is a tradition of the Church. And although it was start with little sleep or an early morning Dublin castle reception with the Prime Minister and oth- across and the universality of the every day. only a brief moment, I enjoyed that moment after Mass Pilgrimages in Dublin instruction in the faith; highlighting Croke Mass reflection prayer that you will get to the pick-up point ers. We both breathed a sigh of relief that the dress code This allowed me to understand that although we may all to gather my thoughts and enter deeper in prayer. WHILE in Dublin for the IEC 2012, that we are a social people, we need IN CROKE Park, even in the on time. This certainly played a part in set- was informal. It was day one of our pilgrimage, but it come from the global and modern world, it is our Faith we travelled to Glendalough with each other to thrive and survive, to events leading up to Mass, I ting off from Scotland for the 50th Interna- was already proving to be an interesting time. which unites us in tradition, in hope and the will to strug- Legacy the majority of our group from learn and to share with each other found a quiet peace of mind, tional Eucharistic Congress in Dublin earlier this month, gle to make tomorrow a better place for the generations to Overall, I think why this pilgrimage resonated with me Scotland, although some stayed our unique gifts and talents. almost a sense of safety in the but the thought at the forefront of my mind was whether Pilgrim’s progress come. I only attended one workshop due to the high vol- was the fact that throughout the day although busy,there was behind for workshops. This was further demonstrated by crowd. And, in spite of the rain Athe spiritual experience would match my expectations of The structure of the day on our IEC 2012 pilgrimage ume and demand; many workshops were full or had to be always time to meet people, to talk and share and ultimately On the cold wet Irish day, our a tour of the ruins of the old Melli- and occasional gust of wind, we this historic event as my previous pilgrimages had given involved getting up in the morning to get the coach to queued in order to gain admittance but the RDS proved an to live the theme of the congress of Communion and in hope was not diminished about dis- font abbey and then the final Mass were well situated for a view of me mixed reactions to my faith; which has been tested the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) where we were free to inviting and calm environment despite the queuing. Croke Park where the phrase ‘we become what we receive’ covering the story of this holy site. for our pilgrimage group in the new the altar and all of the screens. throughout my young adult life both by my peers and the participate in the various workshops and the main arena was realised. The impressive structures of the old Cistercian communities, Mellifont It had been a struggle for me world in which I live. events, which included catechesis along with reflection Closing events My thanks go to the pilgrims and all those whom we monastic life helped to reaffirm for Abbey’s chapel. to participate in the Liturgy as Throughout a journey of many hours as we were trav- sessions. The main theme of the congress was com- I was fortunate to be in attendance not only at the Dublin met; especially to Bishop Robson for his emotional and me that it is what we leave behind Although there has been decline singing is not my forte and nei- elling by bus and ferry, the group of Scottish pilgrims munion, and this was highlighted strongly by the vari- castle reception but also at a closing parish Mass in the spiritual support. And one quote which resounded with that is most important to gauging of an older generation of a commu- ther is Latin but the effort did travelling with Stephen Robson did all ous speakers, who spoke on the lack of communion in Parish of the Miraculous Medal, the church set aside for me was something a priest had said to me regarding the our impact on others in our life. nity, a new thriving community is make me focus more closely on bond as a group from the beginning and I found comfort our world and the damage inflicted when that commun- the Scottish pilgrims in Clonskeagh. Our closing Mass Eucharist before I had even heard of a Eucharistic con- However what also struck me still living by the same religious rule the actual meaning behind what that two other young people had decided to join this pil- ion is broken but also how we must have hope that it can was with the Scottish bishops and was a testament to the gress: “We come to Christ in communion because we was the story of St Kevin as told by and has shown for me that commun- is spoken during the Mass; grimage. After our initial opening group Mass in Dublin, be restored. unity of our Scottish nation. need Him; spiritually, physically emotionally.” the guide, initially trying to break ion and unity are two key elements something which I feel is some- we were all given our pilgrim packs including a radio We went to Mass and the catechesis as part of the It was also the first time that I had been at Benediction Summing up how the Eucharist itself is not just pres- away from communion with others for any group whether religious or times overlooked during daily and Magnificat. However there was also a special enve- Eucharistic congress programme almost every day, and although I could not follow what was going on, I ent at the sacrifice of Mass but in our daily lives to live a solitary life. This was inter- lay: without belief in ourselves, how or Sunday Mass, or that people lope given to me and Anthony Russell, one of the other which helped to guide us on our journey together. I very appreciated the stillness and the music that accompanied of Faith. rupted by those seeking answers and can we have belief in others? are not given time to reflect on. 12 IEC 2012 SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 29 2012 Friday June 29 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER IEC 2012 13 50th International Eucharistic Congress 50th International Eucharistic Congress The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with one another The Eucharist: Communion with Christ and with one another

Clockwise from bottom left: The sage words that so inspired Christine Glen and her fellow Scottish pilgrims at the IEC 2012 in Dublin; some of the content from the pilgrims packs that those attending received upon arrival; pilgrims turned out for the larger IEC events in numbers whatever the weather; banners signposted the way to IEC events and venues; Pope Benedict XVI delivered his message to IEC pilgrims through a broadcast at the closing Mass

PICS: CHRISTINE GLEN

‘WE BECOME WHAT WE RECEIVE’ In Dublin, CHRISTINE GLEN discovered what it meant to truly be a pilgrim: to plan for the experiences and the opportunities that the 50th International Eucharistic Congress afforded while always remaining open to the unexpected and the truly memorable detours on the road that led to Closing Mass at Croke Park

S ANYONE will tell you most pilgrimages young pilgrims, contained within was an invitation to the much enjoyed the simplicity of the messages being put what is a tradition of the Church. And although it was start with little sleep or an early morning Dublin castle reception with the Prime Minister and oth- across and the universality of the every day. only a brief moment, I enjoyed that moment after Mass Pilgrimages in Dublin instruction in the faith; highlighting Croke Mass reflection prayer that you will get to the pick-up point ers. We both breathed a sigh of relief that the dress code This allowed me to understand that although we may all to gather my thoughts and enter deeper in prayer. WHILE in Dublin for the IEC 2012, that we are a social people, we need IN CROKE Park, even in the on time. This certainly played a part in set- was informal. It was day one of our pilgrimage, but it come from the global and modern world, it is our Faith we travelled to Glendalough with each other to thrive and survive, to events leading up to Mass, I ting off from Scotland for the 50th Interna- was already proving to be an interesting time. which unites us in tradition, in hope and the will to strug- Legacy the majority of our group from learn and to share with each other found a quiet peace of mind, tional Eucharistic Congress in Dublin earlier this month, gle to make tomorrow a better place for the generations to Overall, I think why this pilgrimage resonated with me Scotland, although some stayed our unique gifts and talents. almost a sense of safety in the but the thought at the forefront of my mind was whether Pilgrim’s progress come. I only attended one workshop due to the high vol- was the fact that throughout the day although busy,there was behind for workshops. This was further demonstrated by crowd. And, in spite of the rain Athe spiritual experience would match my expectations of The structure of the day on our IEC 2012 pilgrimage ume and demand; many workshops were full or had to be always time to meet people, to talk and share and ultimately On the cold wet Irish day, our a tour of the ruins of the old Melli- and occasional gust of wind, we this historic event as my previous pilgrimages had given involved getting up in the morning to get the coach to queued in order to gain admittance but the RDS proved an to live the theme of the congress of Communion and in hope was not diminished about dis- font abbey and then the final Mass were well situated for a view of me mixed reactions to my faith; which has been tested the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) where we were free to inviting and calm environment despite the queuing. Croke Park where the phrase ‘we become what we receive’ covering the story of this holy site. for our pilgrimage group in the new the altar and all of the screens. throughout my young adult life both by my peers and the participate in the various workshops and the main arena was realised. The impressive structures of the old Cistercian communities, Mellifont It had been a struggle for me world in which I live. events, which included catechesis along with reflection Closing events My thanks go to the pilgrims and all those whom we monastic life helped to reaffirm for Abbey’s chapel. to participate in the Liturgy as Throughout a journey of many hours as we were trav- sessions. The main theme of the congress was com- I was fortunate to be in attendance not only at the Dublin met; especially to Bishop Robson for his emotional and me that it is what we leave behind Although there has been decline singing is not my forte and nei- elling by bus and ferry, the group of Scottish pilgrims munion, and this was highlighted strongly by the vari- castle reception but also at a closing parish Mass in the spiritual support. And one quote which resounded with that is most important to gauging of an older generation of a commu- ther is Latin but the effort did travelling with Auxiliary Bishop Stephen Robson did all ous speakers, who spoke on the lack of communion in Parish of the Miraculous Medal, the church set aside for me was something a priest had said to me regarding the our impact on others in our life. nity, a new thriving community is make me focus more closely on bond as a group from the beginning and I found comfort our world and the damage inflicted when that commun- the Scottish pilgrims in Clonskeagh. Our closing Mass Eucharist before I had even heard of a Eucharistic con- However what also struck me still living by the same religious rule the actual meaning behind what that two other young people had decided to join this pil- ion is broken but also how we must have hope that it can was with the Scottish bishops and was a testament to the gress: “We come to Christ in communion because we was the story of St Kevin as told by and has shown for me that commun- is spoken during the Mass; grimage. After our initial opening group Mass in Dublin, be restored. unity of our Scottish nation. need Him; spiritually, physically emotionally.” the guide, initially trying to break ion and unity are two key elements something which I feel is some- we were all given our pilgrim packs including a radio We went to Mass and the catechesis as part of the It was also the first time that I had been at Benediction Summing up how the Eucharist itself is not just pres- away from communion with others for any group whether religious or times overlooked during daily and Magnificat. However there was also a special enve- Eucharistic congress programme almost every day, and although I could not follow what was going on, I ent at the sacrifice of Mass but in our daily lives to live a solitary life. This was inter- lay: without belief in ourselves, how or Sunday Mass, or that people lope given to me and Anthony Russell, one of the other which helped to guide us on our journey together. I very appreciated the stillness and the music that accompanied of Faith. rupted by those seeking answers and can we have belief in others? are not given time to reflect on. 14 LETTERS SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 29 2012

he says our society’s struggle The Lord of the living as with the issue needs to be well as the dead addressed. I believe he said I WRITE in response to the the fault is with us, not the Questions of Faith article in Church or Church teaching on last week’s publication the issue, a detail many critics (Funeral Mass is not a place Letters have overlooked. PICTURE OF THE WEEK: to celebrate a life SCO 22 SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT Why are we so afraid of Fr Roddy McAuley, well June 2012) as I know I am not [email protected] admitting we have doubts and known for his alone in feeling a little failings and that what God, appearances on the uncomfortable with the through His Universal Island Parish, the BBC increasingly inflexible line Church, asks of us is a television programme, taken in relation to the will have some say in the cause of marriage and lifelong challenge? Surely this and now the parish priest purpose of a Catholic forthcoming debate and procreation. openess is a strength in our of St John's in Caol by Requiem Mass. referendum on Scottish It follows then that the Church community here in Fort William, is to return There is no question that independence. However it is essence of heterosexual Scotland rather than a to the Island of Barra this our Faith is based certainly throwing up some marriage, not only among weakness? time as one of many fundamentally on the promise strange bedfellows already. Christians, would become May I also say that it runners taking part in the of eternal life and that the We have had the Labour immediately clouded to our wouldn’t be out of place for Barra half marathon. The focus for the Faithful at a Party in Glasgow bending shared cultural lens, and critics on the SCO letters page parish of St John’s is funeral Mass is to pray for the over backwards to therefore more difficult to to show a little more Christian fund raising to carry out repairs so Fr McAuley is eternal soul of the deceased accommodate the needs of the discern and to affirm, if it were charity to one of their own doing his bit by being and the prayers of the funeral Orange Order and now we conflated with a nonsensical who is honest enough to admit sponsored to run the half Mass and the Rites of Burial have the Wee Free saying it privation of universal human he is facing difficulties. marathon. Since coming make it unambiguously clear would be a ‘provocation of nature. Surely he is asking for to the mainland he has that, as a Faith community, we God’ should Scotland become I wonder if Mr McKenna’s understanding and support? gather at the funeral Mass for independent. unnervingly naive position, M Cunningham joined the Jog Scotland PAISLEY group of the Lochaber that purpose. The rallies in support of the which I infer from his article, Athletic Club and is seen However, we also gather to union will indeed be very that God's happiness is found running round the streets support the grieving family strange as you will, of course, in this life, applies to drug Same-sex ‘marriage’ is and hills around Fort and friends of the deceased at have to add the Conservative addicts and serial killers, the an attack on the Church William what is the most difficult of Party to the mix. Joking aside, behaviour of whom has as I AM astonished at the naivety PIC: ANTHONY times in their lives and when though it is concerning how much of a genetic justification of a journalist with Kevin MacMILLAN their sense of loss and mainstream politicans will as homosexuality does? On McKenna’s experience being bereavement is deep and often grasp at anyone who supports what basis other than the at odds with the Church’s unbearable even amongst the their point of view. And there flimsiest utilitarianism would opposition to same-sex most devout and unerringly has to be concerns given the Mr McKenna justify ‘marriage’ and his not ITH summer, and school holidays upon faithful. To deny that we are way the Scottish Labour Party legislation against their recognising the very real and us, in many ways expectations of a slow also there as a faith seem to be lining up that they happiness whilst affirming deliberate attack being down within the Scottish Catholic com- community to support them is have given up on the Catholic legislation aimed at sustained against religion in munity would not come as a surprise. to misunderstand, I believe vote and will pursue the likes maximising the happiness of general and the Catholic Yet so much lies ahead. the fundamental compassion of the Orange Order to gain homosexuals? Church in particular by From the ordination of two new priests for St Andrews and love which is at the heart support now. If Mr McKenna does hit belligerent homosexual and Edinburgh Archdiocese this weekend to the Scottish of the Church of the Risen Andy Simpson Amazon in the near future then groups, backed by fellow- gatheringW of the general secretaries from European Bish- Christ who openly wept at the ABERDEENSHIRE I sincerely recommend that he travellers in ops’ Conferences to the New Dawn in Scotland Confer- loss of His friend Lazarus as invest in one of the many Holyrood/Hollyrood and in ence, there is much to celebrate. He endeavoured to comfort Kevin McKenna should introductions to Thomas the media under the guise of And, as thoughts of summer holidays dominate, there His grieving mother. In the read St Thomas Aquinas Aquinas he will find available equality. is also a great deal to stay aware of at home. The out- Lord’s case He brought His REFLECTING upon Kevin there. If he does then he will Should same-sex ‘marriage’ come of the Scottish Government’s consultation on friend Lazarus back to life, in McKenna’s most recent piece suffer no more confusion as to be recognised by a member same-sex ‘marriage’ was promised before the summer ours, beyond our heartfelt (I am sure my God does not why marriage and family state of the European Union, it recess and now further details are emerging on the Year prayers for the repose of the make mistakes), I cannot ought (a word, incidentally, can, under current equality of Faith, which will begin on October 11—to coincide soul of our loved one, we also avoid the conclusion that the which is meaningless without laws be forced on all with the golden anniversary of the beginning of the Sec- endeavour to comfort the opinions expressed therein are the natural law) to undermine organisations which provide ond Vatican Council; the 20th anniversary of the publi- grieving family through the more suited to a Lady Gaga the carapace of human marriage within that state , cation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and as a resurrection of fond memories album sleeve or the mouth of relations. He should also be although The European Court three-week meeting of the Synod of Bishops on the New of our loved ones—this is not a guest on This Morning than better placed to explain the of Human Rights, like the Evangelisation gets under way at the Vatican—and that heretical nor irreverent nor do the pages of Scotland’s Church’s views on Universal Declaration of date will roll round before we know it. I believe is it sacrilegious or Catholic newspaper. homosexuality to his Human Rights, does not Perhaps catching up on summer reading could stretch inappropriate within the One ‘ism’ I would homosexual friends. recognise it as a human to accommodate spiritual preparations for the Year of context of the funeral Mass— recommend Mr McKenna Michael McDonnell right. There is no doubt that, Faith? Pope Benedict XVI specifically asks that the Cat- it is what the grieving family align himself with is Thomism, COATBRIDGE immediately following any echism of the Catholic Church be seen as an important needs and deserves in their the system of philosophy legalisation, a series of test instrument for this year, and that it be used as a tool for hour of need. based on that of St Thomas Where is our Christian cases claiming discrimination deepening and increasing our knowledge of the Faith. While I appreciate the role Aquinas. As all well informed charity? by religious organisations will of the Church to remind us of Catholics know, or should POOR Kevin McKenna. He be presented in Courts who ome people have expressed surprise in recent the fundamental purpose of know, the moral teaching of has been called many things will have to allow them. weeks, even months and years, about some of the the funeral Mass there is the Catholic Church on the in recent letters to the SCO As the United Kingdom is material they have read in The Scottish Catholic something fundamentally natural law owes much to and whether they were the relevant member state of ObserverS . We often hear from readers who find some wrong when it is felt Aquinas’ insight. justified or not he is a brave the European Union, the news stories or columns challenging, occasionally from appropriate to deny a family To dismantle the trendy man indeed to attempt to Scottish Government will be others who sadly, and incorrectly, perceive them to be a the opportunity to distribute a assertion that ‘homosexual articulate what many unable to offer protection to direct and deliberate challenge to our Faith or our printed Order of Service marriage’ is a human right one Catholics are thinking but are churches. Church. because it bore the words ‘A need only look to the basis of afraid to be honest about: it Michael Creechan It has been suggested that the editorials in the newspaper Celebration of the Life of....’- human rights as they are isn’t always easy being a GLASGOW could be put to good use to steer readers through the com- this is the very antithesis of widely conceived; the ‘good’ Catholic. (But who There is much to celebrate, prepare for and talk about plex issues, the actual challenges to our Faith, spiritual guidance in my book influential figure in the writing then are we to judge what Saddened by religious which many struggle with. The SCO and the tone of the respondent of the United Nations being a ‘good’ Catholic violence in the world hopes its editorials always have been a to last week’s question quite Declaration of Human Rights entails? I digress.) And he is THE horrible news coming guide in clarifying ambiguity, shining a rightly implied that it was was Jacques Maritain, Catholic attempting to do this in a out of countries like Nigeria spotlight on hope and always calling for wrong. However, although an philosopher and one of the Catholic newspaper as well. and Syria saddens me. Why Faith in action. That said, the ultimate extreme example of such hard 20th century’s foremost Unprecedented! I had almost are Christians persecuted so aim is to encourage readers to think, line imposition of a particular Thomists, from whose given up reading the Catholic badly in so many countries? not to tell readers what to think. approach to this issue, it is, I perspective ‘homosexual press until I came across this Why can’t people be nicer to Everyone has the opportunity to believe, part of a growing marriage’ seems not so much fresh approach in the SCO each other? I would like it if respond to what they read in the SCO fundamentalist approach undesirable as it does last year. everyone could just get along on the letters page, where debate and which is causing quite downright impossible, as I do not agree with his with each other and there was discussion is actively encouraged unnecessary hurt to the human sexuality is therein seen latest opinion on marriage and no meanness or violence in with the aim of addressing concerns faithful at the most vulnerable to be ordered towards the final sexuality but I do agree when the world. That would be and keeping the Scottish Catholic moments in their lives. Ours better. community fully engaged and is the Lord of the living as G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or B Smith informed. 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Friday June 29 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER THAT’S LIFE 15 Chinese baby girls never had any choice THAT’S LIFE explains the horrors of forced abortion in China, and the silence of western pro-choice campaigners

released. “We do not condone and would never a matter of state planning.’ support coercive practice,” they commented in the The suspension of the officials involved in this statement’s only reference to the forced abortion. case and the subsequent apology from the author- Nowhere near a condemnation. ities quickly followed the news coverage. Not only By Mary Apparently, Marie Stopes’ objective is to ‘pro- was that too little, too late for Feng Jiamei and her vide choice and bring voluntary sexual health and baby, but no one really believes that the officials McGinty relationship education to poor rural areas in responsible will be punished. It is not as if it is not China.’ Try telling that to the women who are tied an everyday occurrence, it is simply that this time to a bed and subjected to forced abortion, forced someone had a camera. sterilisation or forcible fitting of an IUD. When the DOG with a bone would have had option is an unattainable 40,000 Yuan (£4000) want to know where were the women who so nothing on me this week when I was fine, it is not much of a choice. Dragged scream- menacingly attempt to disrupt pro-life gather- on the trail of a comment from Marie ing from their homes there is nothing voluntary in ings, parading their placards and crying ‘my Stopes International when the photo the violent and inhumane treatment of these Ibody, my choice,’ and ‘no uterus, no opinion?’ of the Chinese mother and her dead women, legal though it may be. Where were they when Mrs Feng was being baby after the forced abortion she had to endure in injected with the lethal drugs which killed her the eight-month of her pregnancy went global. arie Stopes says their mission ‘is for all child? Can they not see that their calls for women’s ButA it was all to no avail. My repeated requests for women worldwide to have children by rights ring hollow when one in six girls is aborted a condemnation of the human rights atrocity might choice.’ The birth of a baby girl often or abandoned? The 40 million women who are have made them uneasy but they were not for Mmeans the choice is gendercide or abandonment in ‘missing’ in China are these baby girls who never budging. an orphanage. It is no coincidence that China is the had any kind of choice and never knew what it was Who could not have been filled with horror only country in the world where more women than to have rights. when they saw the pitiful, heart-rending image of men commit suicide. In 2009, the suicide rate for the mother and her dead child? Marie Stopes, it women was three times higher than for men. It is seems. For an organisation that runs a slick press the prime cause of death among Chinese rural operation, taking every opportunity for promotion woman aged 15-34. No wonder life becomes Gordius No 45 when it suits them, they were uncharacteristically unbearable for 500 women every day. Even if the CROSSWORD quiet. You could not find a spokesman with a next child is a much-wanted boy there can be lit- Geiger-counter. Not so two years ago when they tle joy in watching a son flourish knowing that his had plenty to say when they welcomed the Chi- sister is forever rejected and unloved. Entire 1 23 4 5 67 nese minister for forced abortions to the organisa- orphanages are populated by girls; if there are any tion’s London headquarters. boys they have been abandoned because of dis- But this week with the media spotlight on the abilities. 89 scale and horror of forced abortion even the most Marie Stopes works closely with the govern- experienced press officer would find it a challenge ment in China to ‘improve reproductive choices’ to put a positive spin on that one. A carefully yet a Chinese minister who oversaw the policy is 10 11 12 crafted statement detailing Marie Stopes’ commit- recorded as saying that ‘the size of the family is 13 14 First entry out the hat next ment to women’s reproductive health was far too important to be left to the couple. Births are TUESDAY will be the winner

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19 20 your full name address and daytime phone number—to SCO pa 21 22 23 ges through th CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 e ages WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 6BT 24 25 25 years ago 50 years ago The winner’s name will be printed next week Friday, June 26,1987: “Modern Friday, June 29, 1962: “Vatican Clari- 26 27 Scourge of Drugs” fies Church Unity; Stresses Difference The editor’s decision is final in Concept” ACROSS THE news that was reported in the Scot- 1 In which peas grow (3) tish Catholic Observer 25 years ago was THE news that dominated the Scottish 3 Must one be rigidly straight to get Usain aloft correctly? LAST WEEK’S a report on the problems of drug addic- Catholic Observer 50 years ago was the (4,7) SOLUTION tion, not only in Scotland but all over response from the Church to reports in 8 & 9 Falcons gloated over a Papal residence (6,8) Europe and the world. secular newspapers over the Church’s 10 A Celt can provide Gallic distinction (5) ACROSS Pope John Paul II was quoted as saying stance on Christian Unity. 11 Crannies (5) 1 Big Brother 6 Also that drug addiction as a ‘modern scourge of “The bulletin warned against ‘Ecumenical 13 Get the party-thrower a flower (5) 10 Ambit 11 Aeroplane worldwide proportions which needs to be Irenicism’—an element of conciliation in 15 The world's highest mountain (7) 12 Bridled 15 Ideas combated by co-ordinated international inter-faith relations leading to the delusion 16 Sweet sticky liquid (7) 17 Eric 18 Laid 19 Oasis 20 To disfigure a character would be frightening (5) 21 Protect 23 Creel action.’ The Pope was also quick to praise that a new ‘federal’ church may be estab- 24 Form 25 Ebbs government leaders who ‘are truly commit- lished.” The Church did not want this new 21 Piece of live coal or wood (5) 23 Use a taper to find the Jordanian rose-red city (5) 26 Sofia 28 The Oaks ted to combating the production, sale and church to exist; they did want Catholics to 33 Exonerate 34 Doubt misuse of drugs.’ remain true to the one true faith and Church. 24 The sound of such a musical instrument is not electrically enhanced (8) 35 Port 36 Presbytery Drug addiction is still a problem faced The secular press felt that this formation 25 A Koran might keep you warm (6) today, but Pope John Paul II was quick to of a new church would benefit the world, by 26 Does having such climate result from a burst oil-cap? DOWN highlight the problem and encourage gov- fully uniting Christians and creating a one (11) 1 Brag 2 Gabardine ernments to fight the war on drugs. He felt true faith that can be followed by all. The 27 The Scottish Grand National is traditionally run on this 3 Rated 4 Trade 5 Ears that the best option was to help the third Catholic Church refused to accept this view, racecourse (3) 7 Lease 8 Open sesame world countries where a lot of the ‘illicit as the Pope still felt that the Catholic Faith 9 Apricot 13 Liar plant cultivation’ was taking place and set was the only one true Faith. DOWN 14 Dentist 16 Black sheep up a crop substitution alternative, which The next meeting that would be taking 1 Palisade belonging to one on strike? (6,5) 20 Stock cube 21 Pleased would pave the way for the farmers of these place would be to discuss the ‘lay apostle 2 Wretched, forlorn (8) 22 Core 27 Flour countries to be able to make profit legally, and it will not only cover the field of 3 Complain about the state of the table (5) 29 Heels 30 Oddly which would not only benefit themselves Catholic Action properly so called, but also 4 Female big cat (7) 31 Vair 32 Stay but also the government of the country that action by Catholics in the social and the 5 Together, the artist and the professor have named this they are from. charitable fields.’ gas (5) The Pope blamed the problem of drug Although the Church were critical, they 6 Eight pints (6) Last week’s winner was: abuse on ‘the loss of ethical and spiritual were just looking to clarify the situation to 7 A pair (3) Mrs E Quigley, Kilmarnock 12 A risk-free biscuit for a thief (11) values’ combined with other threats to daily the secular press who had been particularly 13 Water pipes have destroyed shoes (5) life. He felt that a return to the Church and negative in their portrayal of the Church 14 The layout seen in the star Raymond saw (5) God would lead to a drastic reduction of this since the statement had been made. STEPHEN EDWARDSON 17 Facets and standards that form the basis of a judgment problem. (8) Scottish Catholic Observer: 18 Ah, claim change at the end of the Old Testament (7) Scotland’s only national 19 Take in moisture (6) Catholic weekly newspaper 22 The vertical face of a step (5) printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. the ages 23 Expert body nominated following a plane crash (5) Registered at the Post Office through 24 Donkey (3) SCO pages as a newspaper. 16 CHILDREN’S LITURGY SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 29 2012

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 But they started saying things like: a similar prayer: “Jesus, with your Spirit we Who does He think He is? They could can take steps in the right direction.” Fourteenth Sunday of not hear the truth of his teachings. They thought: We know who He is—why listen Prayer Ordinary Time—First to Him! Jesus was surprised, that His Dear Jesus, the sun brings us light and own people would not listen to Him. But warm days. We are happy soaking up the Reading Jesus stood on His own feet—like light and warmth. Help us soak up your The people are rebellious; they shall know there will be a Ezekiel. That is what Jesus challenged love too. Thank you for being our friend prophet in their midst. A reading from the book of the His people to do—but they dismissed and Saviour. Amen prophet Ezekiel 2:2-5. Him—wouldn’t listen or believe. When they wouldn’t listen, Jesus could offer Responsorial Psalm them no truth or healing. Do we listen 86:5-6, 15 and 16de As the Lord spoke, His Spirit gave me and believe? (R) Lord, you are good and forgiving. the power to stand, and I heard Him The second reading reminds us that we You willingly forgive, and your love is say: “You are a mere human, but I am all have weaknesses and that we need the always there for those who pray to you. power of God’s Spirit to ‘Stand on our Please listen, Lord! Answer my prayer for sending you to the people of Israel. feet’ and do the right, the good, the help. All of them have rebelled against me, loving deed. It is God’s Spirit that helps (R) Lord, you are good and forgiving. and they are still rebelling,just as their Reflection/Discussion us walk in the way of God and be You, the Lord God, are kind and merciful. ancestors did.They are stubborn and followers of Jesus. When we listen and You don’t easily get angry, and your love THE Ezekiel reading reminds us of the believe: We can ‘walk’ in Jesus’ can always be trusted. Look on me with hardheaded. Spirit. Remember how we talked about footsteps. kindness. Make me strong and save me. “But I am the Lord God, and I am the Spirit in our life on other Sundays? Activity (R) Lord, you are good and forgiving. sending you to speak to them in my Pentecost? Trinity Sunday? (Draw on Second Reading name. They are stubborn. So maybe what you shared with the children on If the group is small, have the children trace those Sundays.) This short reading their footprints—if the group is large either I will boast in my weaknesses, so that the power they will listen and maybe they won’t. reminds us: Because we believe in God’s make a set of feet for each child or just of Christ may dwell in me. A reading from the But at least they will know that a Spirit, have God’s Spirit through our draw one footprint. (They can trace the second letter of Paul to the Corinthians 12:7-10 prophet has come to them.” , we, too are called to speak the outline of one another’s feet.) Brothers and sisters: I am now referring to truth and follow in God’s ways. Ezekiel Try to help the children to share times the wonderful things I saw. The Word of the Lord uses the expression: “Set me on my that it is important to ‘stand on our feet’ and One of Satan’s angels was sent to make feet…” do the right thing. Jesus wants us to obey me suffer terribly, so that I would not feel This is the link to the Gospel. The our parents. At times, we find it hard. Be if too proud. The Children’s Liturgy page is published one Gospel tells us that Jesus went to His we ‘stand’ with Jesus we will do the right Three times I begged the Lord to make home town and on the sabbath, like our thing! Some times we are tempted to talk this suffering go away. But He replied: “My week in advance to allow RE teachers and those Sunday, He too went to pray. People who about others—gossiping or lying about kindness is all you need. My power is taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to listened to Jesus talk about the what really happened. But we need to strongest when you are weak.” Scriptures, like Father (a parish priest’s ‘stand’ in the truth. So if Christ keeps giving me His power, I use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment name), were surprised Jesus was so Place the feet, side-by-side in a circle. will gladly brag about how weak I am. to their teaching materials smart. He really understood the meaning Hold hands. Take one foot forward, and Yes, I am glad to be weak or insulted or of the Scriptures. place it on one of the traced feet. Say this or mistreated or to have troubles and suffer- ings, if it is for Christ. Because when I am weak, I am strong. The Word of the Lord Alleluia See Luke 4:18 (R) Alleluia, alleluia. The Spirit of the Lord now upon me has sent me to bring good news to the poor. (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel I am gentle and humble of heart. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Mark 6:1-6 Jesus left and returned to His hometown with His disciples. The next Sabbath He taught in the Jewish meeting place. Many of the people who heard Him were amazed and asked: “How can He do all this? Where did He get such wisdom and the power to work these miracles? Isn’t He the carpenter, the son of Mary? Aren’t James, Joseph, Judas, and Simon His brothers? Don’t His sisters still live here in our town?” The people were very unhappy because of what He was doing. But Jesus said: “Prophets are honoured by everyone, except the people of their hometown and their relatives and their own family.” Jesus could not work any miracles there, except to heal a few sick people by placing His hands on them. He was surprised that the people did not have any Faith. The Gospel of the Lord Friday June 29 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CHURCH NOTICES 17

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DEATHS RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM MEMORIAM CAMPBELL CLARK 3rd Anniversary 1st Anniversary In loving memory of our Remembering with love GALLAGHER, John beloved dad, Michael, who Anthony today and always, our mum, died on June 30, 2009. Cela (née Donnachie) who Peacefully at the Victoria R.I.P. died 28 June, 2011. Infirmary, on Friday, June You’re in our hearts and Our lips cannot speak how 22, 2012, John, beloved thoughts, with many happy we loved her, husband of the late Mary, memories. Our hearts cannot tell what loving dad of Frank and the Angusina, Morag and to say, late John and Thomas. Rodina, South Uist. But God only knows how we (Frank would like to thank all miss her, staff of Ward 17 at the Victo- DONNELLY CAMPBELL, Michael In our home that is lonely ria Infirmary for the care and 2nd Anniversary of Arthur 3rd Anniversary today. attention given to his late who died on July 1, 2010. CARRUTH DONOGHUE Treasured memories of a You’re always close beside father.) The memories of Arthur are In loving memory of my dear 10th Anniversary dear father and grandfather, us, Fortified by the rites of the cherished by us all, brother, Reverend Father In loving memory of our died June 30, 2009. In everything we do, Holy Catholic Church. R.I.P. The joy he brought will help Edmund Carruth, O.S.B., dearest mother and grand- Eternal rest, grant unto him, You were our greatest treas- us, former prior of Fort Augustus mother, Kathleen Donoghue O Lord, ure, Even when we fall. 90TH BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE Abbey, who died suddenly (sister of Rev. Martin Let perpetual light shine God’s gift to us was you. Our thoughts are filled with on July 2, 1988, also my Hughes, P.P.), who died upon him, Requiescat in Pace. special times, brother, Reverend Father peacefully on June 29, 2002; May he rest in peace. Your loving son, daughters, Laughter, joy and tears, Aloysius, who died Novem- also remembering our dear Amen. sons-in-law and daughter-in- Our lives were blessed in ber 17, 2004. father and grandfather, Angus John and Christine. law. every way, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Thomas Donoghue, who A kiss blown up to the sky Grandma Throughout those wonderful pray for them. died on December 24, 1992. so blue, We always remember the years. Inserted by their sister R.I.P. Catch it grandad, it’s just for way you looked, Inserted by his wife Frances Rhoda. Always in our thoughts and you. The way you talked and and the family. prayers. From Michael, Kathleen, smiled, Inserted by Bernadette, Mar- Eilidh and Kate. xxxx The little things you said and GIBBONS garet and family. did, In loving memory of Mary CAMPBELL To make our lives worth- Gibbons, died July 1, 1986, 8th Anniversary while. and Isabel Gibbons, died In loving memory of my Rest in peace. March 4, 2006. CAMERON dear mother, Chrissie, who In loving memory of a dear Your loving grandchildren Our Lady of Lourdes, pray died July 5, 2004. R.I.P. and great-grandson. for them. Mum, Gran and Great Deep in my heart you will Granny, Cissie, who died Sadly missed. always stay, May they rest in peace. April 10, 2011, and whose Loved and remembered 90th birthday occurs on July COWAN, Cathie (née Inserted by Claire and every day. Hendry) Karen. 2, 2012. Inserted by Iain. Happy Birthday Mum from GALLAGHER 1st Anniversary 17th Anniversary all your loving family. xxxxx Loving memories of Cathie, GLANCEY In loving memory of Rev- CAMPBELL who died on June 30 and In loving memory of our dear erend Father Daniel Gal- 8th Anniversary whose birthday occurs on mother, and nana, Cather- BEERS In loving memory of our lagher, Parish Priest of St 47th Anniversary July 4. Loving wife of Alec, ine, who died on July 1, dear mother and granny, BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE Gregory’s, Wyndford, died In loving memory of my dear mother, mother-in-law, 1992; also our dear father, Chrissie, who died on July 5, July 2, 1995. husband, and our dear grandmother, auntie and sis- Henry, who died on Decem- 2004. R.I.P. Requiescat in pace. father, Hugh, who died on ter of all the family. ber 26, 1964. Happy memories kept for- Annie. Sadly missed by everyone. On whose souls, sweet July 3, 1965. ever, Requiescat in pace. St Catherine, pray for her. Jesus, have mercy. Of days when we were all Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Inserted by Mary, Katherine together, and James. for them. Each of us in our own way, Gerard, Patricia, Joan, Anne Have special thoughts of BOYLE and Brian; Katie, Martin and you today. Geraldine. 20th Anniversary Close in our hearts your In loving memory of my memory is kept, beloved husband, Kevin, HENDERSON To treasure forever and 1st Anniversary of Alistair our dear father and never forget. grandfather, who died June Stephen, who died suddenly Inserted by Donald R., Katie on July 1, 2011. VENNARD 29, 1992. R.I.P. Mary and Mary Ann. Treasured memories of A frequent Mass, a daily For those who think of Alis- Tommy, died suddenly on HUGHES prayer, tair today, holiday, Isle of Mull, May 26, 42nd Anniversary The purest token we can A little prayer to Jesus say. CASHMORE COYNE From Dad, Mum, Donna, 2004, and whose 78th birth- Please pray for the repose spare, Of your charity, please pray 20th Anniversary Kieran, granny Cathie and day occurs June 29. of the soul of Reverend Whatever else we fail to do, for the repose of the soul of In loving memory of my all the families at home and Put your arms around him Father Martin Hughes We never fail to pray for Francis Coyne, who died on dear aunt, Mary Cashmore, away. Lord, (Founder Parish Priest of St you. who died June 30, 1992; June 29, 1999, aged 34 And when you see him Margaret Mary’s, Inserted by his loving wife remembering also my years, beloved eldest son of smile, Castlemilk), who died July 6, Eileen and family. uncle, Joseph Cashmore, John and Helen and dear Tell him he is not forgotten, 1970. who died on February 23, brother of Gerard, Martin But longed for all the while. Most fondly remembered by BURNS 1995. and the late John. So deeply loved, so sadly Bernadette, Margaret and 2nd Anniversary Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Our Lady of Lourdes, pray missed. family, Garnethill, Glasgow. Please remember in your for them. for him. Our Lady of the Rosary, pray Cherished prayers, John Kenneth, Susan. for him. beloved son of the late Jean DAISLEY St Joseph the Worker, pray Memories and Frank Burns, loving hus- COONEY 2nd Anniversary for him. band, father and grandfa- 28th Anniversary In loving memory of our Loving husband of Margaret, Of Your ther, who died June 29, Remembering our beloved brother, Donnie, died July 1, dad of Christine, Kathleen, Loved Ones 2010. brother, John, died July 4, 2010. Also remembering our Thomas, Margaret and Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, 1984, aged 20, also our dear parents, Agnes and Andrew, father-in-law, Call: pray for him. dearest mum, Bunty, who Wullie Gordon, our brother, grandad, great grandad, 0141 Our Lady Queen of the Holy died April 4, 2007, and Dad, John Daisley and our nieces also faithful friend and Rosary, pray for him. Jim, died September 1, Ginnete Daisley and Lynne messenger of Bill W. 241 6106 Inserted by his wife Jane 1989. Thomson. 277 Bilsland Drive, and family and extended Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Loved and missed so much. Glasgow. family. for them. All their family. Friday June 29 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19

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HOLMES McCANDLISH McLAUGHLIN McRURY MORRISON SINCLAIR 13th Anniversary 18th Anniversary In loving memory of our dear 22nd Anniversary In loving memory of our dear 11th Anniversary In loving memory of my In loving memory of our father and grandfather, Remembering dear Doreen, mother, and grandmother, In loving memory of our dear dear wife, Betty (née Hamil- dear mother, Margaret, who Charles, who died on July 2, who died July 5, 1990 and Marion, who died July 2, mother, mother-in-law and ton), who died on July 4, died on July 2, 1994, also 1990. her dear dad, John, who 1987; also our dear father, grandmother, Jane (Nin- 1999, a beloved mum to our father, Willie, died Our Lady, Queen of the Holy died December 7, 2004. and grandfather, Alexander, dack), who died July 2, Pauline. December 2, 1995. Rosary, pray for him. We all miss you so much who died July 18, 1972. 2001. Silent thoughts of times The years are slowly Inserted by his loving family. and will never be forgotten. Precious forever are memo- Fois shiorraidh thoir dhith, a together, passing, Katie-Ann and family, 14 ries of you, Thighearna, Hold memories that will last But in our hearts you stay, Lindsay Close, Stanwell Vil- Today, tomorrow and all life Agus solas nach dibir forever. Along with all the lage, Staines, Middlesex. through. dearrsadh oirre, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray memories, TW19 7LF. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Gu’n robh a fois ann an sìth. for her. Time cannot take away. for them. Our Lady, Star of the Sea, From your loving husband St Anthony, pray for them. Inserted by all the family, pray for her. Bill and daughter Pauline. Loving family Billy, Liz and Earsary, Barra. Inserted by her loving family family. at home and away. KELLY MOUNT, Kathleen Ours is just a simple prayer, Remembering with love our McGLYNN Remembering with love our Keep our gran in Your care. dear parents, James, who Treasured memories of our daughter and sister, Kath- From all the grandchildren. died on July 5, 1996, and dear father, James, who leen, called home on June died on June 30, 1977, and 29, 1976, aged 10 years. Catherine (Scanlan), who McLUSKIE, Ian TURBET The gates of heaven opened In loving memory of our dear died on November 14, 1982. our dear mother, Agnes, who In loving memory of my dear died October 30, 1998. wide, parents and grandparents, Also our dear sister, Mary husband, father and gramps, On whose souls, sweet The angels lined up side by Patrick Turbet, died July 3, Brown, died November 19, who died on June 30, 2004. Jesus, have mercy. side, 1982, and Elizabeth Gilroy 2007. We are so thankful that we MALLOCH Inserted by the family. A special guest was on her Turbet, died June 28, 1999. In the shelter of Thy Sacred knew and loved him, he lives 4th Anniversary of my dearly way, Our Lady, Star of the Sea, Heart, on in our hearts. beloved husband, Danny, The day God took our Cass pray for them. Dear Jesus, may they rest, MacINNES Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray devoted dad, grandpa and 6th Anniversary away. Inserted by their loving fam- We miss them much, but still for him. great-grandpa, who died In loving memory of my A silent thought, a quiet ily. we know, God Bless and keep you in June 30, 2008. dearly beloved husband, prayer, Thy Holy will is best. His care. Sadly missed by all. John, a loving dad and For our dear loved one, in St Anthony, pray for them. Inserted by his loving wife Our Lady of Lourdes, pray THANKSGIVING grandad, who died on June God’s care. From their loving family. Helen and family. for him. 30, 2006; also remembering Always in my thoughts, Also remembering Charlie KEOWN our dear daughter and sister, Marie. and loved ones gone before. GRATEFUL thanks to Our Janette, who died May 9, MacNEIL Saints Peter, Paul and Maria Lady and St Anthony for 13th Anniversary 5th Anniversary God bless dad, In loving memory of Mau- 1985. Thomas, Frank, Joe, Iain, Goretti, pray for them. favours received. Publication Fois shiorruidh thoir dhaibh, In loving memory of our dear From Mum and all the family. promised. – N.M.N. reen, beloved mother, wife brother and uncle, Donald Marie Therese, Barny and and sister, died July 5, 1999. O Thighearna, Gerry. Agus solus nach dibir Patrick, who died July 6, We miss you and remember 2007. Miss you grandpa. dearrsadh orra. GRATEFUL thanks to St you with love every day. Fois shiorruidh thoir dha a Requiescat in pace. Gun robh am fois ann an Jude, St Gerard Majella, sith. Amen. thighearna. Sacred Heart, Our Lady, May Our Lady and St Pio From all the family, Ardveen- keep you in their prayers. Our Lady of the Isles, pray Child of Prague, St Martha for them. ish, Barra. for prayers answered. – Inserted by Angusina and G.M.M.A.B. family. NOVENA TO ST CLARE MacKAY Say nine Hail Mary’s for nine In loving memory of our days with a lighted candle; dear dad, grandad and MURRAY publication promised. - great-grandad, Norman, In loving memory of Sarah S.D.S. formerly of Kildonan, South Murray, whose seventeenth Uist, who died in Corby on anniversary falls on June 30, POWERFUL NOVENA June 26, 2004. R.I.P. Of Childlike Confidence MOONEY beloved wife, mother and Deep in our hearts you will grandmother. (This novena is to be said at always stay, 23rd Anniversary the same time, every hour, Of your charity, please pray Eternal rest grant unto her, Loved and remembered McSHANE O Lord. for nine consecutive hours – KINNAIRD every day. Seventh Anniversary for the repose of the soul of just one day). O Jesus, who 13th Anniversary All our love. In loving memory of our dear Peter, loving husband of the hast said, ask and you shall late Helen, loving father, O’DONNELL In loving memory of my George, Annag and family, husband, father, grandfather receive, seek and you shall grandad and great-grandad In loving memory of our dear beloved husband, George, a Corby and High Wycombe. and great-grandfather, find, knock and it shall be of the family, who died July mum and gran, Grace, who dear father and grandfather, James, who died July 3, opened to you, through the 1, 1989. died on July 4, 2006 and our died June 29, 1999; also 2005. intercession of Mary, Thy We think of you in silence, dad, James, who died March remembering my dear sister, MacLEAN We think of you in silence, Most Holy Mother, I knock, I We make no outward show, 27, 1999. Leah, died February 22, 18th Anniversary We make no outward show, seek, I ask that my prayer But what it meant to lose You are always in our 1999 and son, Martin, died In loving memory of our dear But what it meant to lose be granted (make your you, hearts. November 7, 2009. mother and grandmother, you, request). O Jesus, who hast No one will ever know, Loved and remembered All the pain and grief is over, Katie, who died June 30, No one will ever know. said, all that you ask of the Time changes many things, every day. Every restless tossing 1994. In the shelter of Thy Sacred Father in My name, He will But one thing changes St Anthony, pray for them. passed, When thoughts go back, as Heart, grant you through the inter- never, Sadly missed by Marie andAmy. You are now at peace for- they often do, Dear Jesus may he rest, cession of Mary, Thy Most ever, The memory of those happy We treasure the memories We miss him so but still we O’NEILL Holy Mother, I humbly and Safely home in Heaven at we have of you. days, urgently ask Thy Father, in know, When we were all together. In loving memory of my dear last. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Thy holy will is best. wife, mother and grand- Thy name, that my prayer be There is not a day goes by, for her. Sweet Sacred Heart of granted (make your Our Lady of Perpetual Suc- Jesus, we place all our trust mother, Helen, who died George, Inserted by Mary Margaret, cour, pray for him. July 1, 1989; also remem- request). O Jesus, who hast Without your name being Archie, Catherine, Sarah, in You. said, Heaven and Earth shall Inserted by his wife Isabel Inserted by his loving family. bering my father, Henry, and mentioned, Claire and Fiona. and all the family. my mother, Gertrude, and pass away but My word shall You really are “unforget- Quietly today your memory brothers, Brian and Jim. not pass, through the inter- table.” we treasure, Eternal rest grant unto them, cession of Mary, Thy Most St Peter and St Paul, pray Missing you always, forget- O Lord, Holy Mother, I feel confident for him. ting you never. visit: And let perpetual light shine that my prayer shall be From loving wife Jean, Our Lady of the Isles, pray upon them. granted (make your Stephen, Irene, son-in-law for her. www.sconews.co.uk May they rest in peace. request); publication prom- Thomas and grandson Inserted by Lachie, Anna Inserted by Bill and family. ised. - R.M. 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ITH St Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) we have left the Middle Ages behind, and move from Siena to Spain. During St Teresa’s lifetime, Spain was the dominant Catholic country on the globe.W Its Habsburg rulers were the mainstay of the Church in its fight against the Islamic Ottoman Empire, as well as in the struggle with the various Protestant movements. Outside Europe, its vast empire was the framework within which the Faith moved beyond its medieval confines. Under Spanish aegis, some of the most strongly Catholic societies in the modern world were founded, such as Mexico, the Philippines and Colombia. Sixteenth-century Spain’s deep Catholicism was the result of a refor- mation process that began long before it ever reached the state where dis- agreement spilled over into open schism. Spain had not been in existence as a country for that long when St Teresa was born. In 1479, Ferdinand, King of Aragon—which included all of modern Spain’s Catalan-speaking regions—married the heiress of Castile, Queen Isabella. This wedding cemented their countries, and Spain was born. This was followed in 1492 by the con- quest of Grenada, the last Muslim prin- cipality on the Iberian Peninsula. The two monarchs understood that the Church in their new country was in desperate need of reform. This was unusual at the time. On the whole, mon- archs were little concerned with the well-being of the Church, provided it played its role in the government of the country. Reform in Spain was commit- ted into the capable hands of a Francis- can friar, Cardinal Francisco Ximenez de Cisneros, who was the Archbishop of Toledo, Spain’s ancient ecclesiastical capital. The cardinal died in 1517, when St “In my affliction I went to an image the time, such as St Peter of Alcantara St Teresa of Avila pointed the way from This extraordinary man was totally Teresa was only two. She could have of our Lady and begged Her with many (1499-1562), a Franciscan from a reform outer turmoil to inner peace wedded to the Franciscan ideals of done with him as the head of Spain’s tears to be a mother to me. It seems to monastery, who wrote to Teresa, “Keep poverty and renunciation. As confessor Church, for his successors were, on the me that though I did this in simplicity, it on as you are doing daughter; we all suf- of Queen Isabella, he had refused to live whole, less capable men. They did not has been of much help to me; for I fer such trials.” the non-reformed or Calced Carmelites, at court, and attended on the queen only understand the continued need for know that I have always found favour Deeply influenced by St Peter, she but also amongst the nobility and when summoned. He had to be cajoled reform, and the great Spanish church- with this sovereign lady when I have initiated her famed reform of the amongst many in the hierarchy. Things into accepting the archiepiscopal dig- men and women of the sixteenth cen- commended myself to Her and in the Carmelites, when, in 1560, she began a came to a head in 1575, when she was nity, and managed for six long months tury, like St John of the Cross, St end, She has drawn me to Herself.” new house in which the letter of the ordered to retire to a convent. St John to resist all calls, including by the mon- Ignatius of Loyola and St Teresa all suf- Whilst in the care of the Augustinian Carmelite rule was followed. Paradox- of the Cross was even imprisoned and archs. He reproached Pope Alexander fered from the smallness of their vision. nuns, Teresa rediscovered her sense of ically, as the other nuns had believed tortured. This was definitely not the VI for being focused on worldly things, Not that this deterred St Teresa. Faith, and began contemplating a life as her to be too frivolous, so Teresa knew finest hour of the Church, which was when the Pontiff reprimanded him for Teresa, one of ten children, was marked a religious. Her choice finally settled on them to be less than loyal to the rule now turning on its own saints. shunning the splendours of office. Even by attractive features, had great skills as the Carmelites and she entered the they had chosen to live by. In 1562, the It did inspire St Teresa to write what when officiating at Mass, his Francis- a writer from an early age, and had ‘a house in Avila in 1535. She was 20 but new foundation was approved, and most consider to be her finest book, El can habit was clearly visible. buoyant personality’. The latter was no soon was close to death, as she fell seri- there followed five years of rare peace Castillo Interior or The Interior Castle. compliment for a girl of her period, and ously ill, culminating in a coma. She for Teresa. It was during this period that This is very much a description of the ardinal Ximenez was exactly the we may read between the lines that recovered and attributed her cure to St she wrote one of the great classics of journey of the soul through what Teresa man needed to counteract the many found her too effusive, too joyful Joseph. It was the start of a deeply mys- Catholic literature, the Camino de Per- saw as seven rooms in the castle which corruption of the Church at the to cope with. She had a formidable tical experience that lasted for decades. feccion or the Way of Perfection, which is the soul, culminating in union with time,C and it is to be eternally regretted intellect, and huge willpower. As a It grew when, aged 39, she finally teaches how to pray and reach a deeper God. That this amazing book, that con- that he never got to wear the Papal tiara; child, Teresa had been deeply pious, but began to speak openly of her experi- spiritual bond with God. It is still tains what I would personally regard as it would have forestalled the Reforma- this waned as she entered puberty, a ences. From then on, she lived in close widely read and justly famous. one of the best descriptions of the long- tion. He was wise enough to protect familiar story to many parents of her proximity to Christ. It was also during this period that she ing of the human soul for its creator, scholars against the Inquisition, and day and since. met St John of the Cross, with whom came from such grim circumstances never stifled debate, as long as that Her mother’s death, when Teresa was ontemporaries simply could not she would found the reformed branch can only be described as providential. debate did not refute the fundamentals only 15, caused a great crisis. She had understand why Our Lord would of the Carmelites. It was whilst receiv- By 1580, her problems were over of the Faith. His support for the Uni- already set her heart on marriage, but choose this rather free speaking, ing communion from his hands that she as King Phillip II personally inter- versity ofAlcala, to which he left most of had been opposed by her father, who easy-goingC nun—they had probably not experienced what St Catherine of Siena vened on her behalf. Teresa spent the his few possessions, was famed in his day. now sent her to an Augustinian convent. read the Gospels too closely! Her had also experienced, namely the mys- remainder of her life founding more Priests were sent to seminaries to be bet- Teresa, lonely and feeling unloved, ecstatic experiences did little to allay tical marriage. convents. She was declared a saint in ter educated, simony and nepotism was appealed to Our Lady for help, and the suspicions many held about Teresa, Up until 1576, she made several new 1622. St Teresa stands as firm evi- countered, and celibacy more strictly found great comfort with the Mother of and some, including many priests refused foundations across Spain, but this dence that women can achieve more enforced. At the same time, the parish God. In her autobiography, she would to believe her visions were from God. incurred the opposition of many. than almost any man as long as they system was strengthened and reformed. later recall: Support came from other great saints of Teresa’s opponents were found amongst walk on the path of sanctity. 22 CELEBRATING LIFE SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 29 2012 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 reporter Dan McGinty: [email protected]

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SUN 1 JULY SISTERS OF ST CLARE KOK- 9AM STAD, KWAZULU-NATAL IN CONCERT: EVENSONG AT WED 4 JULY KING'S COLLEGE 1PM LIVE 9.30PM Celebrations and joy for First Communicants HOLY MASS TAJCI: LET IT BE 11AM 8PM By Dan McGinty In Muirhead, St Barbara’s parish cele- James Grant, parish priest of Holy Family, THE ANGELUS WITH POPE SANCTITY WITHIN REACH: brated as 33 children made their First Holy welcomed the young parishioners making BENEDICT XVI PIER GIORGIO FRASSAT CHILDREN from St John’s Church in Communions there (below). At two Sunday their First Communion to the church as he Masses, two groups of pupils were joined by 1PM LIVE Caol (above) are pictured after making celebrated Mass. Fr Grant is pictured with THU 5 JULY their First Holy Communion in the their family and friends as they received the the boys and girls of the parish on the altar EWTN MASS-THE NATIVITY 1PM LIVE parish. Blessed Sacrament for the first time. after Mass. OF JOHN THE BAPTIST HOLY MASS The young parishioners were joined by Fr Ten First Communicants are seen here 3.30PM Roddy McAuley, parish priest, and Violet after Mass with Fr Kenneth Campbell and I [email protected] 9AM MARY'S DOWRY PRESENTS Smith, headteacher of nearby Lochyside Pri- primary school teacher Miss Wallace. ABOVE PIC: ANTHONY MacMILLAN 5PM DOES IT WORK? mary School. Meanwhile in Mossend (bottom), Fr EWTN BOOKMARK 9.30PM 10PM KEEPING YOUR KIDS VATICANO CATHOLIC 11PM FRI 6 JULY BENEDICTION 1PM LIVE MON 2 JULY HOLY MASS 1PM LIVE HOLY MASS 8PM 8.30PM NEW SERIES THE WORLD OVER MY COUNTRY, MY FAITH: 9PM IRELAND LOVE’S BRAVEST CHOICE 9.00PM SAT 7 JULY BEACONS OF LIGHT 1PM LIVE TUE 3 JULY HOLY MASS 1PM LIVE 7PM HOLY MASS 8PM ROAD OF HOPE: THE SPIRI- THE JOURNEY HOME TUAL JOURNEY OF CARDI- 9PM NAL VAN NGUYEN THUAN LAY READERS’ GUIDE by Fr John Breslin

SUNDAY JULY 1 Sunday 13B. Wisdom 1:13-15;3:23-24. Response: I will praise you Lord, you have rescued me. 2 Corinthians 8:7.9.13-15. Mark 5:21-43. MONDAY Amos 2:6-10.13-16. Response: Mark this, you who never think of God. Matthew 8:18-22. TUESDAY Feast of St Thomas. Ephesians 2:19-22. Response: Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News. John20:24-29. WEDNESDAY Amos 5:14-15.21-24. Response: I will show Godʼs salvation to the upright. Matthew 8:28-34. THURSDAY Amos 7:10-17. Response: The decrees of the Lord are truth and all of them just. Matthew 9:1-8. FRIDAY Amos 8:4-6.9-12. Response: Man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Matthew 9:9-13. SATURDAY Amos 9:11-15. Response: The Lord speaks to His people. Matthew 9:14-17. Friday June 29 2012 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER CELEBRATING LIFE 23 Bishop Mone celebrates Diamond Jubilee with Pioneers By Dan McGinty Bishop Mone with Brian Crawley and the staff of the Knock House Hotel (far right) and with Father BISHOP Emeritus John Mone Eamonn Sweeney and Pioneer continued the celebration of committee member Mary Selfridge his Diamond Jubilee as he cel- (right) PICS: BILL CARLTON ebrated Mass in St Francis Xavier’s, Carfin, for the Pio- neer Association of Scotland. neers Association as part of their Bishop Mone, himself a Pio- 12th annual pilgrimage to the neer since the day of his ordina- grotto, and was honoured by tion in St Andrew’s Cathedral, friends there in recognition Glasgow in 1952, serves as of the 60th anniversary of his national president of the associ- ordination. ation and welcomed a large con- To mark his jubilee, he was gregation of Pioneers and friends asked to be the main celebrant at to the annual Mass at Carfin. the Blessing of the Sick in the Joined by Fr Eamonn Sweeney, Basilica at Knock, and was later parish priest of St Patrick’s in presented with a crystal crucifix Coatbridge and national chaplain by Brian Crawley and the staff of the association, Bishop Mone of the Knock House Hotel where concelebrated the Mass along the Pioneer Association of Scot- with many other clergy associated land have stayed for many years with the Pioneers on the Feast of on their annual pilgrimage to Ire- the Sacred Heart. land. Bishop Mone also made the journey to Knock with the Pio- I [email protected] Pro-life campaign at torch relay Honours for Holy Family parishioners PRO-LIFE campaigners in HOLY Family parish in Dun- Aberdeen took to the city’s blane marked a double cele- streets to spread their mes- bration as two committed sage as the Olympic torch parishioners were recognised relay reached Union Street. for their hard work by receiv- The members of the newly ing the Bene Merenti Medal. formed Aberdeen SPUC branch The Papal medals were pre- (right), some of whom had sented to Luisa Ciccu and Bren- travelled more than 50 miles to dan Ward (right) by Mgr Basil take part in the event, gathered O’Sullivan for their services to in the city to spread the pro-life the Church after he celebrated message as part of a pro- Sunday Mass. gramme pioneered by the Rev Miss Ciccu, a teacher at Dun- Arthur Wood of the SPUC blane Primary School, was hon- Evangelicals Committee. oured for her work with young Rev Woods’ programme aims people and families in the parish, to bring the pro-life message to where she has played an impor- the heart of the Olympic tant role in the development of Games, raising awareness of Faith and spirituality of many the movement in cities visited children in Holy Family. by the Olympic torch, and cam- In addition to this work, Miss paigners in Aberdeen distrib- Ciccu’s love of music led to her uted more than 2500 leaflets to Dundee. the route, bringing their mes- becoming instrumental in the crowd assembled to wel- Led by both Rev Woods, who sage not just to those gathered enhancing and encouraging come the Olympic flame to had followed the torch from in Baxter Park, but also to the music and singing in the parish Aberdeen. Aberdeen, and Mary Koby- lenses of the media. over many years. from his working life, Mr Ward gratulate them on their honour, Despite a hostile reception larska, chair of the Dundee Following the hard work of Mr Ward, a retired marine has become well known in the and spoke of how proud they by a minority of those in atten- branch of SPUC, the group volunteers in both Aberdeen engineer, was selected for his parish for his philosophy that were of them in the parish. dance, the group were success- gathered in Baxter Park, where and Dundee, and as the torch medal from Pope Benedict XVI there are no problems, only chal- Though she is set to retire ful in bringing their message to the torch relay was due to headed to England, Rev Woods for his dedicated efforts in lenges, and his keen eye for from her post at Dunblane Pri- large numbers in Aberdeen, and arrive that evening, to distribute returned south where he will organising parish maintenance, detail in his work. mary School this summer, Miss SPUC volunteers prepared to leaflets and talk to people inter- continue his programme with working on the upkeep of the Miss Ciccu and Mr Ward’s Ciccu plans to continue the continue with their Olympic ested in the pro-life movement. events in Manchester, Birming- beautiful church building and fellow parishioners, who have devoted work in the parish programme the following day As the torch arrived in the park ham, Southampton and maintaining the church grounds. been so inspired by their exam- which led to her being awarded as the torch made its way to the team raised placards along Waltham Forest. Drawing on his experience ple, were among the first to con- the Bene Merenti Medal. SPOTLIGHT ON...

Children from St Fillan’s in Newport-on-Tay welcomed their family and friends to a packed church to witness the celebration of their First Holy Communions. The ten First Communicants (above left) were joined on the altar after Mass by Canon Michael Milton, parish priest of St Fil;an’s, before they made their way out into the summer sunshine outside the church, where they were joined by the large congregation (above right) who congratulated them on receiving the Sacrament 24 LOOKING FOR THE CHURCH SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday June 29 2012 Monks teach us much about Church and God JOE McGRATH’S monthly series aims to shed a little more light on how the Catholic Church works and find out what attracts people to it LOOKING FOR THE CHURCH

AM exploring the Church and engineering. They also I was met by Abbot Mark morning, not the afternoon. and what it means to us. developed metal working. It Caira, OCR. He put me at my Breakfast is at 4.45am, morning One thought that came to could be argued that monasteries ease right away. He told me that prayer at 6am and Mass at me while thinking about were the driving force behind the monks here are of the Order 7.20am. the vast expanse of the the development of the market of Cistercians of the Strict And so the day goes on ‘till Church was the monks in economy. Observance. That’s Trappists to bedtime at 8pm. While I won- monasteries all over the world. That was then, but what about you and me. He explained that dered at this restrictive lifestyle, Just what is their place in the now? What are monasteries the restrictions on speaking were Dom. Mark pointed out how lib- Church? What do they do and about now and what do they do? eased many years ago. In the erating it is. You never have to what are they for? The only way to find out was to past the monks were not allowed think about what to do next. You Monasteries have been part of go along and see for myself. I to speak at all but used hand sig- have a routine, a meaningful the Church for over a thousand contacted the abbot at Nunraw in nals for essential communica- routine that shapes your day and years. They have been a reposi- East Lothian and arranged to tions. leaves you free to devote your tory of learning, and before the visit. That proved to cause prob- thoughts to more meaningful invention of printing it was in lems and now essential commu- things. the monasteries that books were unraw, or Sancta Maria nication is spoken. I don’t know ‘What sort of person joins a transcribed and copied. In the Abbey, to give it its if that has solved communica- monastery?’ I asked. Well, there middle ages it was the monaster- proper title, sits deep in tion problems entirely. In our are all sorts of people in the ies that brought about changes to the countryside near Hadding- house we speak all the time and order. Some come along after agriculture and engineering in ton. It’s not easy to find; I still manage to cause confusion. feeling a call. Some come along Europe. The monasteries were twisted and turned along narrow My wife says that’s because I having resisted a call ‘till they self-sufficient, largely through roads and finally arrived. This is don’t listen. I’ll say no more can resist no more. Not everyone farming. The need for more effi- not a medieval abbey built in about that or I’ll end up in real is suited to this lifestyle. Some cient farming methods drove the slender gothic arches. This is a trouble. try to live this life but feel the monks to develop better prac- modern building which suffers I asked Dom. Mark what the loss of the outside world. Some tices which spread to the world from the problem of all our mod- monks do. How do they pass are naturally introverts but oth- outside. ern buildings in never seeming their time? The monk’s day is ers are extroverts. It takes all Their construction work on to be completely finished. Main- governed by a fairly rigid sorts. monastery buildings led to tenance and repair continues; a Abbot Mark Caira, OCR of Nunraw, timetable starting with night fter the Second World War The monk’s life is a life of or Sancta Maria Abbey, where Trap- developments in architecture bit like my house actually. office at 3.15—that’s in the there was an influx of young prayer. That’s not to say that pist monks contemplate their rela- men to the monastic life. Many they walk around reciting tionship with God in near silence people wanted a life that was far prayers. The Divine Office pro- removed from their wartime vides times when the monks experiences. Life was simpler come together and recite prayers then, and those entering the but that is only the start. 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