Benedictine abbot in FORT Barra’s SR MARIE TIGHE praises all AUGUSTUS; helpline launched; who cared for her after serious former headteacher steps illness meant she had to leave aside from Oxford role. Page 3 her beloved isle. Pag e 4

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NASHVILLE SISTERS SET TO STAR IN NEW COUNTRY , aware of pain, Hugh Gilbert of Aberdeen met four Dominican sends cardinal Sisters of St Cecilia from Nashville in the THE -elect of St US at the airport on Andrews and Edinburgh Tuesday. The order revealed that Pope Francis has accepted the ‘knows and appreciates’the situa- bishop’s invitation tion of the archdiocese and its to set up a religious priests and people as he community in announced that a senior Vatican Aberdeen Diocese. cardinal is coming to his Episco- Sr Anna Christi, Sr pal ordination next month. Imelda Ann, Sr Mgr Leo Nicholas Marie and Cushley (right), Sr Christiana will reside at the former the former head Sisters of Mercy of the English- Convent building in language section Elgin, the Nashville of the Vatican’s Dominicans first Secretariat of European base, State, last met where a Mass of with the Holy welcome will be cel- Father on ebrated in their hon- August 13. our tomorrow. Full “It was encouraging and very report, see page 5 heartening to learn how well the Holy Father knows and appreciates the situation of the archdiocese and its priests and people,” Mgr Cush- ley said. The archbishop-elect added that the Holy Father ‘promised willingly Papal appeal as Egypt burns to pray for all of us and, at the end of a very cordial meeting, asked for our prayers in return, which I promised A destroyed Protestant church is seen in him in everyone’s name.’ By Martin Dunlop Mallawi, Egypt, on Saturday. The attacks on Mgr Cushley of Motherwell Dio- churches and Christian properties in the cese this week released the names of POPE Francis is leading calls for last week were the worst in years the who will be the tradi- peace in Egypt, after attacks on tional three principal Christians and churches increased at his Episcopal ordination for St last weekend and as the situation in Following the attack, three nuns who Andrews and Edinburgh next month. the country becomes increasingly worked at the school were taken out in Cardinal James Michael Harvey, desperate. front of protestors and treated like ‘pris- of the Patriarchal Basilica “We continue to pray for peace in oners of war’ with two other women of St Paul-Outside-the Walls in Egypt together,” the Pope said during sexually assaulted trying to escape the , Archbishop Antonio Mennini, his Sunday Angelus. “Mary Queen of crowd. the Apostolic to Great Britain, Peace, pray for us.” School principal Sr Manal was caught and Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Egypt is under a state of emergency in the abuse before being saved by a Mus- Glasgow will preside over the as the military-backed interim leaders lim woman, who worked at the school ordination on September 21 at St crack down on Islamists opposed to the and whose son-in-law is a policeman. Mary’s Cathedral, Edinburgh. army’s ousting of former President “We are nuns,” Sr Manal said. “We Cardinal Harvey will be the Mohammed Morsi. rely on God and the angels to protect us.” principal and principal Since last Tuesday, August 13, close Islamists have also targeted Chris- celebrant of the Mass of Episcopal to 900 people have reportedly been tian-owned businesses, with Bishoy Ordination/Consecration. The cardi- killed in Egypt and reports from within Alfons Naguib, describing how his nal was Mgr Cushley’s first superior the country say that almost 80 churches, of Christians is the power of truth and Sandri said. “The revival of the country home supplies shop in Minya was in the Secretariat of State and is a convents, Church-run schools, clinics love, which means renouncing all must take place in respect of the human selected and then torched. long-time colleague in the diplomatic and other centres have been attacked by forms of violence,” he said. “Faith and person, in the mutual respect of all reli- “On our street, the Islamists had ear- service. This will not be the first trip Muslim Brotherhood supporters of for- violence are incompatible! Instead, gions, in respect for religious freedom.” lier painted a red ‘X’ on Muslim stores to Scotland for the cardinal from mer President Morsi, with some being faith and fortitude go hand in hand. A Since President Morsi was ousted in a and a black ‘X’ on Christian stores,” Mr Wisconsin in the US. He previously burned to the ground. Christian is not violent.” military coup last month there have been Naguib said. “You can be sure that the served as a deacon in a in The Coptic Christians rights group many attacks on Christians and their ones with a red ‘X’ are intact.” Edinburgh in the summer of 1974. Maspero Youth Union this week esti- Churches burn places of worship, which increased as Archbishop Tartaglia was mated that more than 38 churches have The Pope’s call for peace in Egypt has the Egyptian police and military Progress and hope named as Apostolic administrator been ‘completely’ devastated by fires, been echoed by Cardinal Leonardo clamped down on sit-in protests by Mus- On Tuesday, Mohammed Badie, the of St Andrews and Edinburgh adding that many others have been Sandri, prefect of the Congregation for lim Brotherhood supporters of the most senior leader in Egypt’s Muslim Archdiocese when Cardinal Keith looted or stormed. Eastern Churches, who this week con- ousted president—a clamp down that Brotherhood, was arrested in Cairo. Mr O’Brien retired in the spring. On Sunday, the Holy Father went on demned the violence against Christians has resulted in scores of deaths. Badie, who was wanted over alleged to condemn all forms of violence, say- in the country and called for national Among the most recent attacks by incitement to violence and murder, has ing that the words of the Gospel do not reconciliation, justice and lasting peace Islamists on Christian places of worship been temporarily replaced as ‘general authorise the use of force to spread the through dialogue. was the targeting of a Franciscan school guide’ by Mahmoud Ezzat, his deputy. Faith. “The destruction of Christian in Beni Suef, a city 71 miles south of “Just the opposite: the true strength churches is unacceptable,” Cardinal Cairo, Egypt’s capital. I Continued on page 8

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A SUNG Mass at St Leo’s Church, ety of reasons, not least because of their Dumbreck, on Sunday marked the ability to lead the congregation, to beginning of another season of St Mungo Singers in fine voice for new enrich it with descant and harmony, and service for the St Mungo Singers in to facilitate the introduction of fresh Glasgow Archdiocese. repertoire, as well as to sing its own For a number of years, the singers season at opening event on Sunday special parts—without inhibiting either have been welcomed to many Church, the full, conscious and active participa- archdiocesan, civic, ecumenical and tion of everyone else or holding up the educational events, and this year’s concert at St Thomas’ Church, Riddrie, land’s patron saint, St Andrew, on will visit Monte Cassino, Naples and smooth flow of the celebration,” Mgr schedule promises to be busier than in September and the Archdiocesan November 30. the Amalfi coast among many other Gerry Fitzpatrick, director of the St ever. Autumn Music Conference in October, Many choir members are also look- attractions. Mungo Singers, said. Prior to the group’s Christmas com- before enjoying a full schedule of ing forward to a trip to at the “Choirs have always been important mitments, the singers will take part in a events marking the feast day of Scot- beginning of October. The group going in the Church’s liturgical life for a vari- PIC: PAUL McSHERRY

Golden jubilee celebrations at Carfin for former missionary

By Tom Knight Fr Gaffney, a Holy Ghost him to retire to his native Scotland. on foot. Father and missionary, concele- Dressed in colourful vest- Following the Mass, all pres- FRIENDS and family brated the Mass with a number ments (left), a gift from the ent were invited to join with Fr (above) of Fr Patrick Gaffney of fellow priests from their Union of Catholic Mother in his Gaffney at a reception in the Lit- recently joined him on the community in Carfin and last parish in Nigeria, he spoke tle Flower Hall. feast of the Assumption at St elsewhere. movingly and with great humour Francis Xavier Church, He spent many years in Nigeria, of his time in that country and I Fr Joseph Holmes’ golden Carfin, for a special Mass to opening several parishes and how his first parish covered an jubilee in Annandale and mark the golden jubilee of his founding primary and secondary area of 6000 square miles, much Eskdale, page 22. ordination to the priesthood. schools, before ill health forced of which could only be reached PIC (ABOVE): TOM EADIE

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FR RICHARD Yeo, Abbot President of the English order Abbot speaks at Fort Augustus on abuse allegations at the centre of recent abuse allegations, spoke at Fort Augustus parish church on The abbot (right) went on to tim’s family. It affects the com- the area after the school closed. “Don’t think what you did Sunday of abuse as ‘a great say that ‘abuse is a great evil, munity in which he lives.” “But as the monastery has was wasted, or unappreciated,” evil’ and a terrible ‘shame.’ and its effects on those who are The abbot said he found it closed, there is no one else to he said. “You know why I am here,” abused are profound and long- challenging, as stood before the say [sorry] if I don’t,” he “Many former students have the abbot said in his Sunday lasting’ but sometimes we all congregation ‘to say sorry on admitted. said—some have said this to homily. ‘forget that the evil affects behalf of the monks of Fort In his closing remarks, he me—how much they valued “I am the Abbot President of many people, and its reverbera- Augustus for what some of wanted to comfort the monks their experience at Fort Augus- the English Benedictine Con- tions are widespread.’ their brothers are said to have and lay Catholics who had tus—it was not all bad. gregation, and I am as sad and “The damage to the immedi- done; and for the way in which worked in good faith at the Fort “And if you worked in shocked as you to hear about ate victim springs to mind first they have let you down.’ Augusts Abbey School, and its school, you will have con- allegations against monks of of all,” he added. Fr Yeo was not a monk at prep school, Carlekemp, in East tributed to that good experi- Fort Augustus. “But abuse also affects a vic- Fort Augustus. He first visited Lothian. ence. Thank you for that.”

Former headmaster of Fort Augustus Outside scrutiny would benefit Church steps aside from senior university role Church’s head of child protection in England and Wales calls for a more open approach By Martin Dunlop By Martin Dunlop policies were in place to prevent abuse and A FORMER headmaster of that people need to take them seriously. Fort Augustus Abbey School THE in Scotland would She added that the new reports would has stepped aside from his benefit from outside scrutiny, the show the ‘very robust’ structures the senior role at a Benedictine Church’s head of child protection in Church had in place to prevent young peo- college of Oxford University England and Wales has said as a helpline ple and vulnerable adults being put at risk. in light of ongoing investiga- is launched for victims of alleged abuse “We have a national safeguarding office tions of abuse and cover up at two boarding schools in Scotland that co-ordinates advisers and specialist at the school in the Scottish run by the Benedictine Order teams in each diocese that deal very effi- Highlands. Danny Sullivan (right), chairman of the ciently with any allegations,” she said. “Any Fr Francis Davidson, one of Both schools are now closed. Catholic Safeguarding Commission in illegal activity is immediately reported to the few surviving headmasters Since the BBC broadcast last England and Wales, was speaking as the police as well as the bishop.” of the school, faces accusations month, more alleged victims investigations continue into allegations of of covering up child sex abuse have come forward. In total, 10 abuse at Fort Augustus Abbey School in Helpline during his time as headmaster monks are now accused of the Highlands when he said he thought the a sense of purpose and strategy though we The helpline for former pupils at the two at Fort Augustus, which was physical abuse, four monks and Scottish Church should open its files up to never regard ourselves as ‘streets ahead’ Scottish schools will be run by trained vol- also run by the , in one lay teacher of sexual abuse an independent inquiry. of anyone else. There indeed lies the road unteers who will offer confidential support the 1970s. As a result, he has and three headmasters are Children 1st, the charity that campaigns to complacency.” and advice, which will be passed on to left his post as monastic supe- accused of cover-ups, it has for children’s rights, set up the helpline on Mr Sullivan also responded to the news victims interviewed by police as part of rior of St Benet’s Hall at been reported. Sunday following allegations of abuse at that Bishop Devine highlighted abuse is their investigation. The service is also Oxford where he cared for the Following the BBC investi- the Fort Augustus Abbey School in the not restricted to Catholic institutions. available to others who have been affected welfare of students. gation, Bishop Hugh Gilbert of Highlands and its prep school Carlekemp by publicity over the claims. Anyone con- In a statement he offered his Aberdeen travelled to St Peter’s in East Lothian. Church action tacting the helpline will also be offered sympathies to any victims of and St Benedict’s parish in Fort “The Church above all has no defence,” arrangements for on-going support. historic abuse and said he was Augustus to celebrate Mass and Safeguarding he said. “Long before procedures and pro- “Our focus is always on what’s best for ‘shocked and saddened’ to hear express his profound sorrow Mr Sullivan disagreed with Bishop Emer- tocols became necessary we always had children and adults who have been abused of the allegations. after hearing news of the abuse itus Joseph Devine of Motherwell, who the Gospels where Jesus made absolutely and what will make a real difference for “I do not recall them being cases, which are alleged to rejected the call for an independent inquiry clear what should happen to anyone who them now and in the future,” Anne Hous- reported to me during my time have taken place in the 1950s to investigate the allegations of sexual harmed a child.” ton, Children 1st’s chief executive, said. as headmaster of Fort Augustus and 1960s. abuse at the school, which were uncovered The Church in Scotland confirmed ear- “By providing confidential space, our sup- Abbey School,” he said. “As The bishop said it was ‘bitter, in a recent BBC television documentary. lier this month that it will publish full port line offers help to anyone who investigations into matters at shaming and distressing’ that “Bishop Devine is wrong to dismiss an reports, compiled by its National Office of believes they were abused at Fort Augus- Fort Augustus Abbey School young boys were abused at the external review of safeguarding in Scot- Child Safety, of any allegations made tus or Carlekemp schools. and Carlekemp Priory School school. land on the number of cases he believes it against priests, staff or volunteers and how “We know the police are investigating are ongoing, I have stepped Police have confirmed they involves,” Mr Sullivan said. “Viewing the these were resolved. allegations, taking the time to listen sensi- aside from my role as religious are investigating the allegations documentary on Fort Augustus Abbey The Church is also preparing a more tively to what is told to them. Our abuse superior at St Benet’s Hall.” of abuse at Fort Augustus, School makes appallingly clear once more detailed report for publication next year support line aims to assist those investiga- A recent BBC investigation while Scotland’s children’s the profound damage to one individual by that will give a complete account of his- tions, providing a resource police can pass uncovered a number of cases of commissioner has said that the abuse. torical cases across Scotland. on to victims who come forward.” child abuse at Fort Augustus, government should set up an “England and Wales has benefited from Tina Campbell, the safeguarding adviser which lies within Aberdeen inquiry into the matter. two external reviews, which have given us for Motherwell Diocese, told the SCO that I [email protected] Diocese, and Carlekamp, its feeder school, in East Lothian. I [email protected]

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Little did I know I would be challenged by the diminishment caused by a heart attack! Then the God of Surprises pulled another trick out of His hat... I became totally blind

Honouring the gentle art of ‘being done good to’ Notre Dame Sister MARIE TIGHE, formerly based in Barra, explains why carers and the health service deserve praise and support ANY years ago the birds said to me: “Don’t looked together at the way some the helps that are available to (left). For 23 years Julie was an at a Nursing worry about your case Luv, I’ll of our diminishments are becom- blind people. My favourite aid is invalid and totally dependent on conference I put it on the train for you.” The he ing more apparent as we age. One a talking clock! the goodness of others. She cer- heard about ‘the commanded the exotic birds to of the sisters said that we should tainly had to practise the GAB- gentle art of stand back and let this lady on look on our diminishments as fter four weeks in hospital DGT. There must have been being done good to.’ The first. There was a lot of banter and challenges to new growth in our I wanted everyone to many times when people thought speaker said that nurses are so good humour as my case was lives. I resolved there and then know how much I appre- that they were being good to Julie, Mbusy trying to help others that handed over heads and they tried that in the future I would try to do ciatedA the wonderful care I had and maybe it was not at all what they forget that they too have to find me a seat—especially this. Little did I know then that benefitted from the National she wanted or needed. All her life needs, and that other people when I told them my Aintree hat less than two weeks later I would Health Service. Sadly there is a Julie’s constant and oft repeated might want to be good to them. was in that heavy case! In their be challenged by the diminish- great deal of negative press about words were Ah qu’il est bon, le In the intervening years I did not company I know I was ‘being ment caused by a heart attack. the NHS and I would like to bon Dieu—Isn’t God Good. We practice the GABDGT very done good to!’ At that time I was the parish redress the balance. I was inter- have those words on the back of much myself. sister on the Isle of Barra in the viewed by the Glasgow Evening the crosses that we wear to iden- On Grand National Day this was on my way to our Outer Hebrides and had to be hen the God of surprises Times and an article was printed tify ourselves as SNDs. year as I waited for the Liverpool Province Gathering at Notre helicoptered out to the Golden pulled another trick out of to try to make people aware that In our Constitutions we read: train on Piccadilly Station, Man- Dame Convent, Childwall and Jubilee Hospital in Glasgow for His hat. Perhaps I needed the NHS is in danger of being dis- “Our aim is to express in our time chester, the platform was crowded Ithe feeling of BDGT continued as immediate treatment after which Teven more practice in the GAB- mantled as politicians in their as Julie did in hers, that God is with gorgeously dressed race I was welcomed and hugged by so I was transferred to the Coronary DGT. The anticoagulants given ‘wisdom’ sell off sections to pri- Good.” Surely this means that as goers. I felt like a sparrow that many sisters. Perhaps a hug is one Care Unit at the Southern General for the heart attack caused a vate enterprise. My fear is that well as actively trying to be good had accidently landed in a cage of the loveliest ways of BDGT! in Glasgow. As I was wheeled tumour on the pituitary gland to Privatisation will move the focus to others, we must, like Julie, full of tropical birds. Then one of At the meeting, we sisters into the ward I was greeted by a haemorrhage and for the second of caring for each individual allow others to be good to us! cheery nurse who said: “Wel- time in four weeks I had to be patient to the need to make finan- In our Gospel we see how come, this is your lucky day. helicoptered out to the Southern cial gain for the companies pro- Jesus shared His love and good- Today is our ‘be good to patients’ General Hospital in Glasgow. viding the care. ness with the people of His time. THE GLASGOW PHOENIX CHOIR day. Let’s get you into bed and I’ll Within a few hours the tumour May I issue a challenge to read- In Luke’s Gospel Chapter 5 we Sponsored by The Co-operative Funeralcare make you a cuppa. Make the most put such pressure on the optic ers of this article? I ask that you hear one Leper say to Jesus: WELCOMES NEW SINGERS IN ALL SECTIONS of it —it might not last!” But it nerves that I became totally blind. remember the times you were “Lord, if you want to, you can did last all the time I was in that I cannot describe the incredible ‘done good to’by someone in the cure me.” Jesus’ answer is an Come and Sing Along with the Glasgow Phoenix Choir as ward, and I was only too glad to total care I was given in the neu- NHS. It could be a nurse, a emphatic ‘of course I want to!’ we rehearse - All in the April Evening; Scots Wha Hae; let them be good to me. rosurgical unit. I was treated with cleaner, a doctor or even another When dealing with blind Bar- Battle Hymn of the Republic; Do you Hear the People Sing. This began my learning curve in such dignity, compassion and patient who helped to make a dif- timeous, Jesus asks him, ‘What Singers of all types and skills are sought to join the choir, the GABDGT and by the time I love. In the book The Little ference to your life. For myself I do you want me to do for you?’ all welcome especially Tenors and Basses. left that ward I think I must have Prince, I think it is the Fox who nominate Miss Littlechild, the Jesus Himself needed to be done MAKE CONTACT gained at least an ‘ology’ in the says to the Little Prince: “Only Consultant Surgeon in the NSU, good to. We see him in Simon the BY EMAIL - [email protected] GABDGT. with the heart can one see rightly. and I thank her and all her team Leper’s house graciously accept- TELEPHONE - 0141 892 6113 What is essential is invisible to the who were so good to me. Perhaps ing being done good to by the ON LINE - www.phoenixchoir.org returned home to Barra deter- eye.” In the weeks that followed you might be inspired to share woman who washed His feet with mined to meet the challenge the surgery on the pituitary tumour your stories in this paper—and her tears and dried them with JOIN US AT OUR OPEN NIGHT & of a recovery from the heart I could not see with my eyes, but I that will do us all good! her hair. Rehearsal on Monday 2nd September 2013 at 7.30pm attack. There is a great commu- could sense the beauty of each per- Because of my limited vision Perhaps we see His need for in Adelaide’s Church Centre 209 Bath St. G2 4HZ I nity of people on Barra, and I was son who touched me. My ‘ology’ and the need for ongoing post others to be good to Him most in ALL WELCOME - REFRESHMENTS very aware of how good they in GABDGT was upgraded to at operative care after the surgery on the Garden of Gethsemanae. He Scottish Charity: SC002904 were to me. least an honour’s degree! the tumour I am no longer able to needed the love and support of Meals and home baking were During my last week in the return to Barra. Instead I have His friends most of all then. supplied in abundance—without NSU I recovered a little sight, now joined our Community for We, each one of us need love the asking. So much so, I was able enough to walk around with the Sisters who need to be cared for and support from others—but EWTN CATHOLIC TV IS ON SKY EPG 589 to donate packages of scones and help of a nurse. I could also dis- (to be ‘done good to’!) at Parbold. most of all we need God’s loving Sky Freesat £175 total cost , no monthly charges. pancakes to people who came to tinguish between black and white The care here is wonderful and I kindness. St John in his first let- visit! and I discovered that I had a little think that I will soon be putting in ter says: “This is the love I mean, 200 Free channels including EWTN TV & Radio. The freezer was packed with tunnel of vision that enables me for a Doctorate in BDGT! not our love for God, but God’s Call Sky on 08442411602 for installation. cartons of homemade soup. I to read large black print on white love for us.” Call EWTN on 020 83502542 or e-mail [email protected] really was being done good to by paper. Because I am registered as s a Sister of Notre Dame Maybe we need to just sit still for free monthly posted programme guide and the kindness and love of these a blind person (even though I can my thoughts are drawn to and let God be good to us and— visit www.ewtn.co.uk for more info. wonderful people. see a little) I am able to access all Aour foundress, St Julie let God love us into life! Friday August 23 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH LOCAL NEWS 5

Knights of St Columba ask for police help over order’s missing funding

POLICE are looking into claims that a large sum of money was stolen from the Knights of St Columba over a number of year following a report by the Catholic lay organisation. The investigation is centred on the Glasgow headquarters of the knights, amid claims that the sum of more than £100,000 has gone missing from the lay order funding. Anthony Doherty, the Knight’s finance chief, asked the police to become involved. “Inquiries are continuing into a report of the misuse of money from the Knights of St Columba,” Church has held several events a police statement said. this year to mark the 1450 The knights have said that anniversary of the arrival of St they will not be commenting on Columba on May 19 563. the matter at this stage, as inves- The knights are active in tigations continue. many parishes and communities The order of the Knights of St and offer support to charities and Columba is a Catholic fraternal educational programmes such as organisation, and, with more the Pope Benedict XVI Caritas than 4000 members in England, Award. The order played a key Scotland and Wales, is the largest role in the 1982 and 2010 Papal of its kind in the UK. visits to Scotland. The order was founded in Dominicans: from Nashville to Elgin Glasgow in 1919 and is named I Membership of the Knights of in honour of St Columba, the St Columba is open to practis- Mass tomorrow to welcome new Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia community to Scotland Christian missionary from Ire- ing Catholic men aged 16 or land who helped bring Christi- over. For more information visit By Martin Dunlop Bishop Hugh Gilbert and Deacon Vincent http://www.ksc.org.uk/ Dominicans to serve in Aberdeen, Sr Anna McQuaid in the chapel at the convent where anity to the UK. The Scottish Christi Sr Imelda Ann, Sr Nicholas Marie the bishop celebrated on Tuesday after the ABERDEEN Diocese will tomorrow and Sr Christiana would be ‘a great gift to Dominican Sisters of Cecilia arrived officially welcome a new religious our diocese.’ NEWS IN BRIEF HEAR ABOUT SCOTLAND’S RIO community from the US, the first of “I am most grateful to their Mother Pri- AT LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR its kind in Europe, which has been oress, Sr Ann Marie Karlovic, and to her YOUNG people who attended called ‘a great gift’ by Bishop Hugh council for accepting our invitation,” PILGRIMS FLOCK TO Scotland’s Rio, the Catholic Gilbert. Bishop Gilbert said. “It is with great joy and sacrificed in centuries past for the WHITHORN THIS SUNDAY Church in Scotland’s official Four Dominican Sisters of St Cecilia, that I welcome the Dominican Sisters of Church in Scotland. THE annual Galloway Diocesan World Youth Day 2013 celebra- more popularly known as the Nashville the Congregation of St Cecilia from “It makes us glad that, in coming to pilgrimage to Whithorn, the tion, will share some of their Dominicans, have arrived in Aberdeen to Nashville, US, into the Diocese of know our community; and, through them, home of St Ninian in Scotland, experiences with the Little Sis- live out their community’s mission: Aberdeen. They will be based at Greyfri- we will come to know you. Our hope is will take place this Sunday. ters of the Poor in Glasgow Catholic education and Faith formation. The ars Convent, Elgin. that, together, we will all come more Mass will be celebrated at St later this month. US sisters are staying in Elgin, at the former “This is the first European foundation deeply to know the Lord.” Ninian’s Cave at 4pm (Sunday The sisters, residents, volun- Sisters of Mercy Convent building, where a of this dynamic congregation. We know August 25). For those unable teers and guests will welcome Mass of welcome will be celebrated tomor- they will be an inspiring presence and a Order to get to the cave, Mass will some of the young people to row morning. powerful force in the work of the New The order of the Dominican Sisters of St be celebrated at the local their home at Robroyston on The Nashville Dominicans arrived in Evangelisation. If we are to be evange- Cecilia, which was founded in Nashville, church at 4.45pm. The Gal- Saturday August 31. The young Scotland on Tuesday and were met at the lised and evangelise, we need such help.” Tennessee, in 1860, has as its principle loway Diocesan pilgrimage to Faithful will speak about what airport by Bishop Gilbert, who, on the same mission: Catholic education and the Chris- Whithorn takes place each took place and what experiences day, celebrated his first Mass with them at Sisters in Scotland tian formation of children, young people year on the last Sunday of they shared together during the the sisters’ new home in Elgin. Prior to the establishment of the new com- and adults. August. This year, a youth pil- four-day event, which was held Sr Anna Christi told the SCO that she and munity in Aberdeen, the Nashville Community life in each of the order’s grimage, including a walk to at Stirling University. The event her fellow sisters have quickly adapted to life Dominicans sent a message to the Catholic convents is centred on the Eucharist and the cave, will run in conjunc- begins at the Little Sisters’ con- in Scotland. “Weare settling in very well and Faithful of the Scottish diocese. nurtured by the celebration of daily Mass tion with the main event. cert hall at 3pm next Saturday. everybody has been so kind and welcoming,” “This is truly moving for us to realise, and the Divine Office. The sisters will be she said. “We feel very blessed and are and we thank Bishop Hugh for allowing available to assist in the formation of excited to be living here and look forward us this opportunity to serve,” they said. youth and adults in the Catholic Faith, to getting to know the area and the people.” “We are very mindful of the fact that sponsoring retreats and catechetical our four sisters join other wonderful reli- courses and offering pastoral assistance in &'()*% Gift gious women already serving in the Dio- local parishes. Speaking ahead of the Mass, Bishop cese of Aberdeen, as well as countless ('+*, I [email protected] Gilbert said that the first Nashville religious communities who have worked ()*/% &0*            Ladies, put your best foot forward for St Margaret’s Hospice 5).65)0789: " ; 65)07889: " ; :%!'79 " ; WOMEN of all ages are UK contestant, will provide /!*'%/.&)*-+2&%/'6<+('!*/%=()*/% being encouraged to don their entertainment before the walk #)%!*')!*(-*/&0%!*')/*'(* walking shoes and help and a short warm-up and fitness Clydebank’s St Margaret of session will also take place. *(6&0*#*(!*%',3 Scotland Hospice continue to A hot drink and barbecue will ('(&*%+((,3 ('(&*6 offer the best standard of care be available at the end of the #)%!*')./>)*%(.!*(-* possible. walk. /&0#'+*!)(*'(. The St Margaret’s team is ask- Entrants aged 12 to 16 years 222222222222222222 ing ladies to take part in the hos- must be accompanied by a ()*/%62&0(+ pice’s first-ever Midnight Walk responsible adult who is also par- %!'/0()*/%./!*% on Saturday September 7. ticipating in the walk. For further ('(&*/0!*%=()*/%?.4*% The 5k-walk will begin at details or to register interest Great Western Road Retail Park, please visit: www.smh.org.uk -*()!(*-.%*% continue along the A82/Great email: [email protected] '(*/!-*-%&0*./(+ Western Road and return from or call 0141 435 7018. Although ()*/%1*(#'23.(32(. Kilbowie Roundabout. the walk is only open to female !(./%.'-(2%.2%.-(4.. “This wonderful event will participants, the hospice is also  help raise much-needed funds seeking male and female volun-      for the hospice as well as being a teers to help on the night.      ! "  great night out,” St Margaret’s Anybody interested can con- #  $!   %    fundraising team has said. tact the above email and tele-   Barbara Bryceland, The Voice phone number. 6 SCHOOLS NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 23 2013

Catholic schoolteacher makes waves with sailing feat Gerry Hughes, who teaches at St Roch’s Secondary School in Glasgow, has become the first deaf person to circumnavigate the globe By Martin Dunlop an achievement that Gerry and Glasgow can Prior to his world record-breaking heroics, Mr “Sailing has always been my first love and it rightly be proud of.’ Hughes had already set the record for being the provided a real escape from my deafness when I A CATHOLIC schoolteacher from Glasgow “I sent Gerry my best wishes while he was on first deaf person to sail around the British Isles, was a youngster,” he said. “I hope that by fol- has been recognised for his world record- his voyage and he is a true inspiration to us all,” an achievement he completed in 1981, and he lowing and realising my dream, I can encourage breaking solo sailing achievement. Ms Docherty said. “His dogged determination to was also the first deaf skipper to sail across the young people who face similar difficulties to see Gerry Hughes (above left), who teaches at St follow his dreams reminds me of the energy and Atlantic Ocean when he performed in the Origi- that their hopes and aspirations can still be ful- Roch’s Secondary School, recently became the positivity we all witnessed during the Olympics nal Single-Handed Transatlantic Race in 2005. filled through belief and hard work.” first deaf person to circumnavigate the globe via and the Paralympics. His is an inspiring and Mr Hughes, who teaches science at St Roch’s, The married father-of-two (above right with the Five Great Capes. exciting tale.” said it had been ‘a lifelong achievement to sail his wife Kay and daughters Nicola and Ashley) His remarkable achievement was recognised Despite being born profoundly deaf, Mr around the world’ but that, on completion of the has received great support from colleagues and when he was invited to a special meeting earlier Hughes successfully circumnavigated the globe voyage, it was ‘difficult to comprehend what I pupils at St Roch’s. this month with the Lord Provost of Glasgow, in his vessel, Quest III. have finally achieved.’ His wife Kay was ‘overwhelmed and immensely Sadie Docherty. He set out on his epic voyage from Troon Ayoung Gerry Hughes was introduced to sailing proud’ of his feat. The Lord Provost described 56-year-old Mr Marina on September 1, 2012 and returned to by his father as a two-year-old and first expressed Hughes’ terrific effort as ‘a remarkable story and Troon on May 8 this year. a wish to sail around the world at the age of 14. I [email protected]

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Double celebration at St Bride’s in Monifieth during Marian feast day

PARISHIONERS of St nities throughout the world.’ Bride’s Church, Monifieth, Last Thursday, St Bride’s had a double celebration current parish priest, Fr Kevin on the Solemnity of the Golden, prayed for the continu- Assumption. ation of the Adoration pro- The feast day, last Thursday, gramme and thanked God for coincided with the 20th anniver- the graces received through this sary of St Bride’s Perpetual wonderful gift. During the Adoration programme that was Mass, Fr Golden remembered instigated by former parish the many people who have priest Canon Romeo Coia. given an hour a week over the Two decades ago, parish- past 20 years in order to sustain ioners of St Bride’s welcomed the five-days a week pro- Canon Coia’s response to the gramme, which sees the church then Pope John Paul II’s invita- remain open from 9am to 8pm. tion to enrich their prayer lives He especially offered the Mass through Adoration of the for Canon Coia, Deacon David Blessed Sacrament. Speaking at Forsyth and all the deceased of the 45th Eucharistic Congress the parish who had spent an in Seville, Spain, Blessed John hour a week in Adoration over Paul II said: ‘I hope the fruit of the past 20 years. this congress results in the The photopraph below shows establishment of perpetual many of the current ‘watchers’ Eucharistic Adoration in all enjoying a glass of wine in the Grand day at Carfin not rained off parishes and Christian commu- church hall after the Mass. Prayerful focus for third annual Scottish Catholic Grandparents Association pilgrimage By Martin Dunlop Deacon Martin Delaney, Bishop Emeriti Joseph Devine and Peter Moran are seen here with the brates a grandparents’ Mass quarterly. Fr Benny McHale, grandparents and grand- “Our ultimate aim is to have a grandpar- PILGRIMS were encouraged to ‘keep children at the third Scottish Catholic Grand- ents’ group in every parish in Scotland, but if prayer at the heart of the family’ dur- parents Association annual pilgrimage to we can get one in each diocese, first, we will ing the third annual Scottish Catholic Carfin on Sunday PIC: TOM EADIE be making a good start,” Ms Delaney said. Grandparents Association pilgrimage, which was held at Carfin’s St Francis Thanks Xavier Church on Sunday. ‘wonderful response’ to the association’s Following Sunday’s Mass, the Catholic Bishops Emeriti Joseph Devine of Moth- prayer appeal, which resulted in more than Grandparents Association expressed its est Catholic church in Belfast. erwell and Peter Moran of Aberdeen cele- 120 prayers, written by children for their gratitude to Jackie Greenshields, who NEWS IN BRIEF brated the grandparents’Mass alongside Fr grandparents, being presented and blessed ensured the deaf and hard of hearing could RESTORATION PROJECT UNDER Benny McHale, chaplain to the Catholic at the altar. Ms Delaney was also delighted participate in the pilgrimage by ably per- CATHOLIC CHURCH IN BELFAST WAY TO SAVE ENGLISH CHURCH SUFFERS PAINT BOMB ATTACK Grandparents Association in Ireland, Fr to welcome Maire Printer, president of the forming the Mass in sign language. A £250,000 restoration project Francis McGachey, parish priest at St Fran- Catholic Grandparents Association— There was a special moment during ONE of the oldest Catholic aims to save one of the England’s cis Xavier’s, and Deacon Martin Delaney. which was founded in Ireland to recognise Sunday’s offertory procession when four churches in Belfast was targeted oldest purpose-built Catholic Bishop Devine based his homily on the grandparents’ vital contribution to the generations of Mary Reynolds’ family car- in a paint bomb attack last week. churches for generations to come. day’s liturgy. family, the Church and society—to the ried the gifts to the altar. Paint was thrown at St St Cuthbert’s Church was built Due to inclement weather, the pilgrim- Scottish pilgrimage. Ms Reynolds, from Shotts, has 25 Malachy’s Church in Belfast city in 1827—two years before the age was unable to take place at the outdoor “Our aim is to pass the Faith onto our grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. centre sometime between 7am Catholic emancipation—hence its Carfin Grotto, Scotland’s national shrine grandchildren and keep prayer at the heart and 7.30am last Friday morning. purpose had to be somewhat dis- to Our Lady. However, the more than 400 of the family,” Ms Delaney said. “At I The next grandparents’ Mass at St John the Baptist Church will be Belfast’s Deputy Lord Mayor guised behind a plain frontage. pilgrims in attendance, including many World Youth Day in Rio, Pope Francis Alderman Christopher Stalford The church’s sandstone walls grandparents and grandchildren, enjoyed underlined the importance of dialogue celebrated at 11am on September 7. For further information on the Catholic condemned the attack. had become severely weathered, gathering in honour of Sts Joachim and between youngsters and the elderly. It is “This is one of the oldest leading to it being placed on Eng- Anne, the grandparents of Jesus, at St important for the Faithful to know that the Grandparents Association in Scotland, Una Delaney can be contacted by tele- Catholic churches in our city and as lish Heritage’s ‘At Risk’ register. Francis Xavier’s. Pope is behind them.” a place of worship should be treated However, thanks to funding Ms Delaney added that children from St phone on: 01555 752901/07411 111674 Wonderful response or by email at: [email protected] with respect,” he said. “I absolutely from English Heritage, the David’s Primary School in Plains and mem- condemn this mindless vandal- National Churches Trust and “It was a beautiful Mass and we are thank- bers of the local parish had played a major I The International Grandparents ism and would urge anyone with other groups, in addition to local ful to the St Francis Xavier choir, who role in organising—and participating in— information about those respon- fundraising, repair work is now sang wonderfully throughout,” Una the pilgrimage. She also highlighted that St Association pilgrimage will take place at Knock Shrine in Ireland on September 8. sible to pass it on to the police.” underway and expected to be Delaney, co-ordinator for the Catholic John the Baptist Church in Uddingston is St Malachy’s is the third old- completed by the end of October. Grandparents Association in Scotland, the first Scottish parish to have a Catholic said. Ms Delaney said there had been a Grandparents Association group and cele- I [email protected] Margaret Sinclair Pilgrimage Day PTIH ON... SPOTLIGHT South Ayrshire is situated in a beautiful location in Scotland with easy access to road and rail networks. Our diverse area St Patrick’s includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland. Edinburgh As a Council, we are committed to raising standards, delivering excellent services and ensuring every child and young person achieves success. We’re continuing to drive forward Sunday an ambitious improvement agenda and we’re looking for outstanding leaders to help us achieve this – people who can 8th September demonstrate leadership skills that inspire, encourage, motivate and support young people, staff and parents. 2013 An opportunity is available for the following promoted teaching post. 1.45pm/2.00pm Coffee Head Teacher £52,290 St John’s Primary School 2.30pm–3.30pm Holy Hour For further information and to apply online, please visit www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/southayrshire 4.30pm Mass A diamond couple from Motherwell Diocese last month celebrated their wedding anniversary at the same church they made their Closing date: Celebrant and preacher Further details marriage vows together 60 years ago. Michael and Delia Henderson Friday 30 Bishop 0131 556 1973 of Uddingston are pictured with visiting priest Fr Jarek, who was August 2013 standing in for St John the Baptist’s parish priest, after a special Margaret Sinclair Devotions are held on the first Tuesday of blessing during their anniversary Mass. PIC: TOM EADIE every month at 7pm at St Patrick’s, Edinburgh 8 INTERNATIONAL NEWS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 23 2013

Ireland is consecrated to Our Lady Ireland’s national Marian shrine to be given a 21st century facelift Thousands of pilgrims flock to the country’s national Marian shrine for Year of Faith event IRELAND’S national By Beth Thomson Marian shrine is due to get a facelift to help it AN ESTIMATED 15,000 pilgrims cater for 21st century attended the consecration of Ireland to pilgrims. Our Lady last week on the Solemnity A major renovation is due of the Assumption. to begin at Knock Shrine in Cardinal Sean Brady, Primate of All Ire- 2014 and will see the basil- land, led the Consecration of Ireland to the ica upgraded to better meet Immaculate Heart of Mary at Knock Shrine the needs visitors today. (right) during the annual novena to Our Fr Richard Gibbons, 42, Fr Gibbons (above) Lady, ahead of Pope Francis’ consecrating parish priest at the national added that the plan that had the world to the same cause in October. shrine in County Mayo been in the pipeline for During the celebrations, Archbishop since February 2012, said over a year would involve Eamon Martin, who is set to follow the car- the refurbishment plans a major fundraising drive dinal as Archdiocese of Armagh, praised were needed as the shrine before any work could the women of Ireland for playing what he attracts close to 1.6 million begin. However, an estima- called ‘the central role in handing on the pilgrims a year. tion on costs will only take Faith,’ in the country. “It is a little tired and shape as the plans come “I want to pay tribute to the women of jaded and it has to meet together over time. Ireland who witness to love so strongly and modern requirements,” Fr The plans were unveiled so unselfishly,” the archbishop said in his Gibbons said. last week as 15,000 pilgrims homily. “Let us give thanks for the moth- According to the priest, gathered for a special cere- ers and grandmothers, sisters and wives, the first part of the three- mony to consecrate Ireland the consecrated women, married and single consecrate Ireland to the Immaculate Heart ulate Heart. As your children, we promise stage renovation will involve to the Immaculate Heart of women who have built a ‘civilisation of of Mary.” to follow your example in our lives by the ‘complete interior refur- Mary at the shrine. love’ here in Ireland… The women of Ire- The cardinal invited the people of Ireland doing at all times the Will of God. bishment of the basilica,’ Knock is the location of land have played the central role in handing to the event and said he had been looking “O Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit, we which was built in 1976. apparitions in Ireland that on the Faith in this country. They have been forward to going to Ireland’s national renew today the promises of our Baptism Other aspects of the began on Thursday August our chief evangelists, the educators and shrine to ask Mary’s maternal blessing on and Confirmation. Intercede for us with the major overhaul will 21, 1879 when Our Lady, stalwarts of the faith.” the people of Ireland. Holy Spirit that we may be always faithful to involve the incorporation St Joseph and St John the The two-year campaign for the conse- “The Feast of the Assumption is one of your Divine Son, to His Mystical Body, the of new faith formation and Evangelist appeared at the cration has involved 13.5 million Rosaries the biggest days of the year in Knock, with Catholic Church, and to the teachings of His catechetical programmes south gable of the church. being prayed for by the Irish bishops as part bishops, priests and people present for the Vicar on earth, our Holy Father the Pope. aimed at pilgrims and the Beside them and a little of a National Rosary Rally and the group opening of the Novena,” he said. “Immaculate Heart of Mary, our Queen overhaul will be followed to their left was an altar has organised supportive letters to be sent The National Centre for Liturgy has and our Mother, we promise to uphold the by a campaign to promote with a cross and the figure to the Irish bishops. assisted in drawing up the text to be used sanctity of marriage and the welfare of the Knock at home and of a lamb, around which Prior to the consecration, the cardinal in the Consecration, which included a spe- family. Watch over our minds and hearts abroad, especially in angels hovered. said: “In his recent encyclical for the Year cial prayer. and preserve our youth from dangers to the Europe and the US. There were 15 official of Faith, Pope Francis invited us to turn to The prayer included these words: “Most Faith and the many temptations that Archbishop Eamon witnesses to the appari- Mary, Mother of the Church and Mother of Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and threaten them in the world today.” Martin said: “I do not tion—young and old—who our Faith. Refuge of Sinners, we entrust and conse- think we realise the treas- watched and prayed for two “I am very pleased that the Irish Catholic crate ourselves, our family, our home and I Papal consecration of the world, see ure we have in Knock.” hours in the pouring rain. Bishops decided at their June meeting to our dioceses to Jesus through your Immac- page 9

‘are designed to bring the light US bishop switches allegiance Pope leads calls for peace in Egypt NEWS IN BRIEF of God to people’s daily life; the cathedral is a place that from Democrats to Republicans I Continued from page 1 draws, welcomes, calls, and sends forth at the same time,’ A BISHOP says he feels At the end of the meeting the Despite the increasing death Bishop Kevin Vann of Orange personally responsible for bishop was asked by audience toll, the head of the Coptic Diocese. the failure of opponents of members whether there might Catholic Church has praised The diocese purchased the same-sex ‘marriage’ in the be a way for members to Egyptian police and military 3000-seat Crystal Cathedral in US state of Rhode Ireland uphold traditional marriage action against Muslim Brother- February of 2012 from the and has taken dramatic while not denying ‘some of our hood protestors. Protestant church that founded action as a result. friends’ who are gay by having Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac Sidrak it. The architectural landmark, Lawmakers in the heavily a system that recognises civil (above right) has spoken of ‘our BISHOP WALSH APPOINTED TO made from more than 10,000 Catholic Rhode Island passed marriage for gays while at free, strong and conscious sup- are speaking about human DUBLIN ARCHDIOCESAN ROLE panes of glass, needs its interior legalised ‘gay marriage’ law the same time reserving port for all state institutions, par- rights; yes, these groups have a BISHOP Eamonn Walsh, an to be renovated to make it suit- this spring after more than 16 sacramental marriage that ticularly the armed forces and right to demonstrate, but not auxiliary bishop of Dublin able for Catholic worship, years of efforts by homosexual allows only marriages the police, for all their efforts in with arms,” he said. “The West- whose resignation was refused under the motto: From Crystal lobbyists. between one man and protecting our homeland.’ ern governments do not see the by the Vatican, has been to Christocentric. Now Bishop Thomas Tobin one woman. “What is happening in Egypt reality of what is going on here. appointed the vicar for of Providence, Rhode Island, “We feel we do not have the now is not a political struggle “A group of terrorists have in the archdiocese. GHANA WELCOMES ORDINATION has announced he has left the right to redefine marriage from between different factions, but a used arms against us. [Western Bishop Walsh (above) had OF 23 NEW PRIESTS Democratic Party to join the what God has designed,” he war against terrorism,” he said. governments] should not be sup- not had a formal assignment TWENTY-three young men Republicans after hearing the replied. Bishop Youhannes Ezzat porting this. since he submitted his resigna- were ordained into the Catholic pro-choice, pro-same sex ‘mar- Bishop Tobin added that the Zakaria Badir of Luxor told “The [Muslim Brothers] think tion on Christmas Eve 2009. priesthood in Ghana on Satur- riage’ stance of the party at the Church continues to have a Catholic charity Aid to the that the Christians were the The bishop, along with day by the Metropolitan Arch- 2012 Democratic National great deal of respect for all peo- Church in Need (ACN) that the cause of Morsi being ousted. But another auxiliary, Bishop Ray bishop of Accra. Convention. ple, and ‘loves and supports’ army ‘saved us, thanks be to the Christians were not alone: Field, were thought to have The priests, who had gone “It was just awful,” Bishop those with same-sex attraction, God,’ when protestors attempted there were 35 million who went been encouraged to resign as through an average of 10 years’ Tobin, 65, said referring to the and that ‘they should not be to burn down his home. on the streets against Morsi. Archbishop Diarmuid Martin intensive training in theology, convention before he addressed subject to any sort hate or dis- “I, the bishop, the priests, the “Christians are being punished. severed ties with previous arch- philosophy and spiritual a meeting of the Rhody Young crimination.’ sisters and the people cannot We have been scapegoated.” diocesan leadership in the wake guidance, were greeted with Republicans at the Holy However, he believes that move [about],” he said. “We keep of sex-abuse complaints. spontaneous applause from the Rosary Band Hall in Provi- same-sex ‘marriage’ passed in staying in our homes to be saved Respect The archbishop later congregation at the Holy Spirit dence last week. Rhode Island as a result of a from any kind of violence.” The escalated conflict in Egypt acknowledged that the auxiliary Cathedral in Adabraka The bishop also assigned tidal wave of support for gay Also speaking to ACN, Cop- came after Pope Francis recently bishops had not been directly when they were ordained by blame to himself and the ‘marriage’ that came as a result tic Catholic Bishop Kyrillos called for Christians and Muslims involved in any misconduct and Archbishop Charles Gabriel Church for politicians’ passage of Democratic President William of Assiut called on to foster mutual respect through they were reinstated. Palmer-Buckle. of same-sex ‘marriage’ law in Barack Obama’s ‘evolving sup- Western governments to work the education of the young. After the 23 men had gone the state. port’ for it and heavy lobbying with Egypt’s new regime in “Particular respect is due to CALIFORNIAN CATHEDRAL TO through the ordination rituals, “I was profoundly disap- by the entertainment and news defeating extremists responsible religious leaders and to places of UNDERGO RENOVATION all the Catholic priests present pointed that the state moved in media, the support given to it for attacks on Christians and worship,” the Holy Father said IN THE US, southern Califor- at the ceremony laid their hands that direction and that so many by Rhode Island House their places of worship, adding in a message to Muslims mark- nia’s famous Crystal Cathedral is on each of them and prayed for Catholic politicians abandoned Speaker Gordon Fox, the that, thus far, they have failed to ing the end of the Islamic holy undergoing a renovation that the them silently. After the prayer ship on this issue,” the bishop Rhode Island State Council of realise the scale of the unpro- month of Ramadan. local bishop called ‘a thorough of consecration, the archbishop said. “This was a critical issue, Churches, the Board of Rabbis voked attacks. Christological transformation.’ invested each of the priests and they let us down.” and by others. “The Western governments I [email protected] The world’s great cathedrals with a stole and chasubles. Friday August 23 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH VATICAN NEWS 9

September announcement due Pope to consecrate world to Mary for John XXIII and John Paul II THE date of the elevation of Holy Father makes worldwide Marian devotion one of the last events of the Year of Faith Popes John XXIII (right) and John Paul II (below) to saint- By Beth Thomson and Dominic Lynch hood will be announced at the end of September. POPE Francis will consecrate the When asked on Tuesday when world to the Immaculate Heart of the Polish Pope would be made Mary in October. a saint, Cardinal , Scheduled as one of the last main events prefect of the Congregation for in the Year of Faith, the consecration cere- the Causes of the Saints, said: mony at St Peter’s in Rome will be attended “This September 30, the Pope by representatives for many of the religious will hold the consistory of the orders and organisations throughout the saints. On that occasion he will world with a strong Marian devotion. announce the dates of the The consecration will take place on Canonisations.” October 13, the feast of Our Lady of Pope Francis referred to this Fatima. At Fatima in 1917, Our Lady consistory during a conversation asked for consecration to Her Immaculate with journalists as he returned Heart to prevent violent trials the 20th from World Youth Day in Rio century would bring. The October Marian last month, saying that the A date in October, to mark 35 Day celebrations in Rome this year will Canonisation date would be years since Blessed John Paul involve the statue of Our Lady of the selected by that time. The II’s election, is not thought to Rosary of Fatima Canonisation of the late Popes offer enough time to organise could take place before the end matters properly. Papal request of the year, with Vatican insiders Last month, when Pope Fran- The two-day observance this year includes speculating that the feast of the cis signed a decree needed for an October 12 pilgrimage to the tomb of St Immaculate Conception, Decem- both Canonisations, he con- Peter and moments of prayer and medita- ber 8, is a likely choice. Others firmed recent speculation that tion. The following day, Pope Francis will believe it will be on April 27, they would take place at the celebrate Mass in St Peter’s Square. Car- Divine Mercy Sunday, next year. same time. dinal Fisichella said that ‘all ecclesial enti- ties of Marian spirituality’ are invited to take part in the two-day celebration, with groups expected to attend from the UK. lent trials in the 20th century if the world Predecessors Holy Father’s support for Argentina “The Holy Father strongly desires that did not make reparation for sins. She Pope Francis’ devotion to Our Lady of the Marian Day may have present, as a urged prayer and devotion to the Immac- Fatima follows that of his predecessors, POPE Francis sent practical calamities. special sign, one of the most significant ulate Heart of Mary. including Blessed Pope John Paul II and help and a message of In the message, signed by the Marian icons for Christians throughout the This year, the Pope has also prayed Pope Pius XII. encouragement to Catholics Cardinal , world and, for that reason, we thought of before Our Lady of Lourdes at the Vatican According to one of the Fatima children, in Argentina ahead of a Pope Francis encourages the beloved original statue of Our Lady of and visited Brazil’s Our Lady of Apare- Sister Lucia, the Virgin Mary promised national collection day to Catholics to make a commitment Fatima,” Cardinal Rino Fisichella, presi- cida Shrine. that the Consecration of would lead raise money and finance to solidarity based on their ‘faith dent of the Pontifical Council for the Pro- to Russia’s conversion and an era of peace. activities in the poorest parts in God who gave everything for motion of the New Evangelisation, said Consecration Pope Pius XII, in his Apostolic Letter of his native country. us’ and to unceasingly reach out the day before the Solemnity of the Consecratimg the world to the Immacu- Sacro Vergente of July 7 1952, conse- The initiative known as Mas to help those in need. Assumption. late Heart of Mary involves striving to ful- crated Russia to the Blessed Virgin Mary. por Menos, or More for Less, is He invites all Argentinians to The statue of Our Lady of Fatima fill Her requests for prayer and sacrifices “Consecration to the Mother of God is a supported by the Argentinian ‘identify themselves ever more (above right) is expected to leave for for the conversion of sinners and in repa- total gift of self, for the whole of life and bishops and last year raised closely with Christ’ through Rome on the morning of October 12 and ration for offences against the Divine for all eternity; and a gift which is not a almost $3 million (US). The prayer and the Sacraments. In return on the afternoon of October 13. The Majesty. That is the deliberate striving to mere formality or sentimentality, but collection takes place on Sep- that way, he says, they can find statue normally resides in the shrine’s Lit- fulfill all that She asked for at Fatima, and effectual, comprising the full intensity of tember 8 and this year is being strength to offer their continuous tle Chapel of Apparitions. trying to bring others to heed Her requests. the Christian life-Marian life,” Pope Pius organised around the theme We and precious support to those This consecration calls for the devotion XII said. trust in your help. most in need. Devotion of the Five First Saturdays, which includes Pope Pius XII was laid to rest in the The Holy Father was the first Pope Francis (above) worked The Holy Father has demonstrated a the Rosary, meditation and Communions crypt of St Peter’s Basilica on October 13, to offer his own contribution by closely with the large sectors of strong devotion to Our Lady as Pontiff. of reparation. 1958, the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, donating €100,000 to the special the population suffering from Following his election, Pope Francis By consecrating the world to Mary, Pope which marks the day the ‘Lady’ identified collection for dioceses in need. poverty while a priest and asked Cardinal Jose Polycarp, the Patri- Francis promises we will become depend- Herself as Our Lady of the Rosary. The Pope’s donation was drawn bishop in Argentina. arch of Lisbon, to consecrate his Pontifi- ent on Mary in all things: to offer all our Pope John Paul II again consecrated the from the collection taken up The Pope’s donation will cate to Our Lady of Fatima on May 13, prayers and oblations to God through Mary, entire world to the Virgin Mary in 1984, annually around the world in arrive before September 8 as one of her feast days. and to seek every gift from God through without explicitly mentioning Russia. June, known as Peter’s Pence, Luis Porrini, the administrator Our Lady of Fatima appeared to three Mary. Our Lady is our Mother, She knows Blessed Pope John Paul II credited Our which the Holy Father uses to of the collection, said donations shepherd children in the village of Fatima our needs better than we; and since She is Lady of Fatima with saving his life fol- help those suffering from natural for the cause can be made year in Portugal in 1917. She appeared on the Queen of Heaven, She has immediate lowing the assassination attempt on disasters, hunger and other round. 13th day of six consecutive months begin- access to the infinite treasury of graces in Wednesday May 13 1981, an aforemen- ning on May 13 1917. She warned of vio- the Kingdom of Her Divine Son. tioned Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. Pope Francis’ prayers for victims

attain his true stature. with two well known Vatican bourg, France. Mgr Speich, of ferry disaster in the Philippines NEWS IN BRIEF ‘lobbies,’ I am taking legal who becomes the eighth nuncio HOLY FATHER’S AIDE NOT AFRAID action against Francesca Imma- to Ghana, was ordained a priest A FERRY disaster in the and a cargo ship collided. Earlier POPE’S MESSAGE TO MEETING TO RING CHANGES colata Chaouqui, journalists and on October 9, 1982, and holds a Philippines last Friday that left rescue attempt had been ham- FOR FRIENDSHIP FRANCESCA Chaouqui, 30, editors,” Mr Tremonti said. doctorate degree in Canon Law. at least 34 people dead and pered by by rough seas. POPE Francis sent a greeting to cuts an unusual figure along- He also told the official Italian many more missing or injured The MV Thomas Aquinas the Meeting for Friendship side the older men who run the news agency Ansa he is suing HARLEY-DAVIDSON ARTIST’S prompted Pope Francis to sank off the central port of Cebu among Peoples in Rimini that Catholic Church, according to Alessandro Sallustri, GIFT TO POPE FRANCIS send his spiritual support. on Friday with more than 800 opened last weekend saying The Sunday Times, and the editor-in-chief of Il Giornale, the WHEN thousands of motorcy- The Holy Father’s message of people onboard, officials said. that the Church has a great Pope’s glamorous aide is not daily that printed tweets by 30- cle enthusiasts came to Rome support and condolence was signed A navy spokesman said it was responsibility. afraid to ring the changes. year-old Chaouqui, who was last for Harley-Davidson’s 110th by Cardinal , possible survivors could be found Bishop Francesco Lambiasi of And when the 27-year-old month named the sole female anniversary celebrations in Vatican Secretary of State. inside air pockets, although Rimini celebrated Mass on Sun- public relations consultant was and only Italian appointed to a Europe in June, a select group The message says that the chances were slim. more than day morning to open the Emer- appointed to a key Vatican com- panel to review the Vatican’s met with the Holy Father Pope ‘was deeply saddened by 750 people have been rescued gency Man themed-meeting. mission last month, the step was financial administration. including artist David Uhl. The the tragic loss of life resulting since the collision, which hap- In his message to those gath- hailed as a symbol of the Holy artist was asked to create a from the ferry boat accident off pened in calm waters around 2km ered, the Holy Father writes Father’s determination to bring in HOLY FATHER APPOINTS NEW piece exclusively for the Holy the central port of Cebu.’ He (1.2 miles) from the shore. that Masses are so often manip- fresh blood to the in NUNCIO TO GHANA Father, which will now be used assures ‘all affected of his close- Survivors said hundreds of ulated, to induce desires, to both lay and ordained roles. POPE Francis has appointed as a special Vatican postcard. ness in prayer and commends passengers jumped into the ocean remove what is most precious However, the former Italian Archbishop-elect Mgr Jean “I was humbled by the opportu- the victims to the loving mercy as the ferry began taking on water to what man possesses: the economy minister Giulio Marie Speich as his Apostolic nity,” the artist said from his of Almighty God’ and ‘invokes and listing on Friday evening. relationship with the power of Tremonti announced last week nuncio to Ghana. Mgr Speich Golden studio in Colorado. Mr divine strength and comfort The crew distributed life jackets. God. The Pope writes that he was suing a member of the replaces Archbishop Leon Uhl, 51, part of the Harley- upon the grieving families, the Many passengers were asleep Catholics must go back to see- new Vatican financial reform Badikebele Kalenga, who Davidson organisation since injured and those involved in the when the crash happened and ing the sacredness of man and, panel and Italian newspaper served for five years in Ghana, becoming their first licensed oil rescue efforts.’ others struggled to find their way at the same time, say emphati- staff over tweets she made before being posted to El Sal- painter in 1998, received the Search teams resumed efforts in the dark, reports said. cally that it is only in relation- about his sexuality. vador. The new nuncio was request just a month before on Monday to find more than 80 Coastguard and military vessels ship with God, that man can “Having nothing to do at all born on June 15, 1955 in Stras- the event. people still missing after a ferry helped with the search operation. 10 COMMENT THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 23 2013

Church has always cared for the poor Pope Francis’ priorities are widely admired as he continues the tradition of helping the less fortunate

n the first place, we have to demol- (Above) Youths from Argentina hold a ish the canard, being mischie- banner that reads: ‘How I wish for a poor vously promoted by the secular church, for the poor,’ as pilgrims gather media, that Catholicism needs to for the opening ceremony of World Youth I Day in Rio de Janeiro on July 23. Since his ‘become’ a Church of the poor. It election, Pope Francis has said that he already is and always has been. That wants a ‘poor church, for the poor’(left) suggestion is deeply unjust to count- less priests, monks, nuns and laymen on whose charitable activities many direct echo of Judas—mask a desire to millions of poor people depend—and see the Church render itself helpless not just in developing countries. The before the world. Would Michelan- Church’s contribution to relief work, gelo’s Pieta be better in a Russian oli- alleviation of poverty, hospitals, clin- garch’s safe, or a soulless secular ics, schools and other good works is museum, than encouraging devotion BY GERALD WARNER too enormous and far-flung to enu- among visitors to St Peter’s? merate accurately. If the Catholic Secularists would like to see the Church disappeared from the face of Church strip itself of wealth—thus A CHURCH of the the Earth tomorrow, the death rate and rendering it incapable of helping the poor’ is a currently distress globally would be appalling. poor in God’s name and leaving that fashionable notion But unlike secular charities, practis- task exclusively to secular charities— and like all such ing philanthropy from naturalist and of its status, symbols of power, modish ideas it motives, Catholic charity is directed to diplomatic service and everything that requires to be examined dispassion- the service of God, to seeing Christ in allows it to confront the world on ately and in the light of Catholic teach- every poor person. Poverty is not a equal terms. The ‘pomp’ of the Vati- ‘Aing. The care of the materially virtue in itself, just an economic cate- can, the Swiss Guards, and so on are impoverished is undoubtedly one of gory. Where virtue and grace enter the necessary to uphold the Church’s sec- the basic responsibilities of Christians equation is in the operation of charity ular status, to enable it to influence the individually and of the Church as a in God’s name. We must maintain and world for good. body. Our Lord was prescriptive on increase this essential work. If charity this issue, whether in the parable of is left to the cold philanthropy of sec- vital area in which it is crucial Dives and Lazarus or in his recom- ularist NGOs and governments— that a misunderstanding of mendation to the young man in many with deeply immoral agendas on poverty should not be enter- Matthew 19: ‘If thou wilt be perfect, issues such as population control— tainedA is the Liturgy. go sell what thou hast, and give to the God will be isolated from those who The Mass should be celebrated as poor.’ need Him most. splendidly and beautifully as possible, Yet, at the same time, when one of The ultimate destination of mankind to give glory to God and elevate the His Apostles rebuked Mary for anoint- under the dead hand of secularist phi- minds of congregations. Clergy who ing Christ with expensive ointment, lanthropy is the cold inhumanity of the think that donning ‘simple’ vestments saying ‘Why was not this ointment suicide clinic. is an expression of poverty are miss- sold for three hundred pence, and But poverty presents more chal- ing the point: rich chasubles and copes given to the poor?’ Our Lord replied lenges to Catholics than simply allevi- Lord’s injunction in Matthew 19, dis- sonal wealth—He had rich friends as are not about them, but about offering ‘the poor you have always with you, ating the plight of the poor. Because pose of their property and take a vow well as poor—but He counselled due worship to God. but me you have not always.’ riches, as Our Lord frequently warned, of poverty. But if they have a family against the pitfalls it can create. Routinely abandoning beautiful That apostle was Judas Iscariot. present possible obstacles to salvation, and live in the world, their obligation vestments is akin to taking the same Was Our Lord contradicting Himself? rich Catholics face a particular chal- is not to divest themselves of their he same applies to the Church attitude as Judas when he objected to Not at all. It is just that Catholic teach- lenge. If they have a vocation to the wealth but to deploy it to best moral as a body. The routine, moronic the lavishing of expensive ointment on ing on poverty is complex and needs religious life, then the dilemma is sim- advantage. demands by secularists for the Our Lord. As is, in my opinion, any to be analysed carefully. plified: they need only follow Our Our Lord never condemned per- TChurch’s treasures to be sold of —a attempt than impoverishes the Liturgy.

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W IRE Let simple Faith be our guide D IN has been inspired in his faith journey by Pope Francis at World Youth Day JOE McGRATH An SCO Diary

ON A serious note this N THIS series of articles we are week, why is it that any walking on our journey of Faith practising Catholic in one month at a time. We are taking Scotland who ‘dares’ to the opportunity of the Year of defend their Faith at the Faith to examine the roots of our moment is accused of faith and look at how we can develop deflection, distraction or and grow it. The Journey of Faith is not underhand tactics? Has the a simple straight road. There are many I BBC Scotland’s bends and forks in the road. Sometimes investigation that claims to we can go off the path and find ourselves have shed light on historic lost. It is then that we see the value of and tragic abuse allegations having a good guide. within a religious order At this point on our journey I thought negated any semblance of it might be a good idea to find a guide. JOE McGRATH’S religious tolerance left in this Fortunately, our guide arrived in the per- country? son of the Holy Father. Pope Francis JOURNEY OF FAITH Understandably, those travelled to Brazil for World Youth Day who peddle anti-Catholic to bring his message and guidance to the bigotry in Scotland are young people of the world. His words speaking to each one of us, saying: “It having a field day with this are freely available to guide us on our was wonderful to take part in World one. While there can be no journey. Youth Day, to live the faith together with tolerance or defence of Now, there may be some readers out young people from the four corners of child abuse, the harshest there who are thinking that I am no the earth, but now you must go, now you critics of the Church longer a youth. They may say that the must pass on this experience to others.” appear to be using the Holy Father’s words are not for me. I Jesus is calling you to be a disciple with in our ways and the same is true of the Pope Francis embraced Nathan de Brito, 9, who wants to be a priest as he arrived at a pain of victims to further disagree on two grounds. First I have to a mission! Today, in the light of the word Church. We can become bogged down in their own agendas. Stating point out that we are called to eternal life of God that we have heard, what is the the minutia of daily life and miss the big park to hear Confession in Rio de Janeiro on July 26 clearly, up front and centre and that even those who have reached Lord saying to us? What is the Lord say- picture. Then it is easy to wander off the this is in NO WAY meant to the age of one hundred are mere infants ing to us? Three simple ideas: Go, do not path. He talked of the Church as a building be a distraction for the in the scope of eternity. We are all chil- be afraid, and serve. made of stones, living stones and the part serious allegations being dren. Secondly, having looked at what we play. proclaim Christ, it is He himself who investigated, another Pope Francis said, I can see that he actu- ow, I was not in Rio and did not Each one of us is a living stone, a goes before us and guides us. When He school of thought exists as ally addressed the whole Church with a have that experience to pass on small part of the edifice; when the rain sent His disciples on mission, He prom- to why the BBC may have focus on the youth. but the message is not to be comes, if this piece is missing, there are ised: “I am with you always” (Mt a particular axe to grind avoided. If my faith is to grow then I 28:20). And this is also true for us! Jesus N leaks and water comes in. Don’t build a over abuse in the Church. o, what was his message? It was must share it. The Holy Father said: “ little chapel which holds only a small never leaves anyone alone! He always Perhaps because the simple: “Go and make disciples of Faith is a flame that grows stronger the group of persons. Jesus asks us to make accompanies us. corporation itself is at the all nations.” We have heard that more it is shared and passed on, so that His living Church so large that it can I stop and think about this challenge. eye of the storm, facing before. Jesus said that to the apostles, everyone may know, love and confess It seems immense. I do not even know S hold all of humanity, that it can be a historic child abuse claims but the message was not just for the Jesus Christ, the Lord of life and history. home for everyone! where to begin. Pope Francis was there against its own twelve, it was to all of us. We have been (cf Rom 10:9).” This is no invitation to join a small before me. To the pilgrims at his Mass employees? given the gift of faith and to make it Careful, though! Jesus did not say ‘go, Faith-sharing group. This is a challenge on the beach at Copacabana he said: It seems our society as a grow within us we must give it away to if you would like to, if you have the time,’ to grasp the Faith and follow where it “Some people once asked Mother Teresa whole has a great deal to others. Trying to keep it for ourselves, but he said ‘go and make disciples of all leads. We are challenged to take on the of Calcutta what needed to change in the learn from mistakes of the hidden away from the world will cause it nations.’ Sharing the experience of Faith, injustice in the world and expose it for Church, and which wall should they past. Let’s not get to wither. We are urged to bring our bearing witness to the Faith, proclaiming what it is. We are expected to identify start with? They asked her, where is the distracted, from the Faith out into the streets. the Gospel: this is a command that the what is wrong in our world, and in our starting point? And she replied, you and lesisons—that need to be Now the image of standing on street Lord entrusts to the whole Church, and Church and make changes. This is not a I are the starting point!” learned by all—by the corners with a megaphone, broadcasting that includes you; ‘happy clappy’ church we are being There was so much more in the Holy pontless finger pointing to the shoppers and passers-by fills me How are we to bear witness to the invited to. We are called to work for the Fathers talks in Rio. I have tried to con- and name calling. with horror. I cannot imagine anything Faith? In his talks to the pilgrims and oth- coming of the Kingdom. vey something of what he said that will worse. Telling everyone how to live and ers Pope Francis continually uses the word guide us in our journey but it is worth GGGGGGGGGGGGGG what to believe, correcting the errors in ‘solidarity.’ He urges us to look outwards hen I really was a youth the reading all of what he said. The whole their lives on Main Street, telling the to the poor, the sick and the excluded. In priest brought the Sacraments text is available on the internet, on the A US judge last week world that they are wrong, just seems his visit to St Francis of Assisi of The to us and we received them. Vatican website. You will find a link to it ordered a baby’s first name ineffective. We were passive. The reality of the Providence Of God Hospital he said: “As W on my blog—see below. to be changed from The Pope is encouraging us to Jesus says to us: ‘As you did it to one of Church is that we are called to be active. So, you and I are the starting point. Messiah to Martin, stating become missionaries in our lives in a the least of these my brethren, you did it Some of us may find that exciting. Other Let’s get out there and grow the Faith. that the ‘title’ is ‘earned by proactive way, showing how to live to me’ (Mt 25:40).” might be frightened off. How can we do one person and that one rather than telling others. His words in The Holy Father is calling us back to the this on our own? Well, as the Holy I theviewfromjoemc person is Jesus Christ.’ Rio were; very basics of the Church, to the examples Father reminded the pilgrims in Rio, we While not many people “Go and make disciples of all Christ gave us. We are called to rebuild the are not on our own. grath.wordpress.com I www.themcgraths.me.uk boost, or would want to nations.” With these words, Jesus is Church. As individuals we can become set “Do not be afraid!” When we go to boost, the name Judas or Satan, there are quite a few men and boys named Jesus, particularly in American, and many EDINBURGH FRINGE FESTIVAL REVIEW Muslim males named Mohammed. So why not Messiah? QUIETLY 52-year-old Irish Catholic whose and stalked them all their lives. families, had varying was killed to watch the football as Fringe category: Drama, political Last year more than 700 life, we soon discover has been Now in the name of ‘truth and occupations, contexts and a way of remembering him. babies were named By: Abbey Theatre turned inside by The Troubles, reconciliation’ both will attempt significance beyond being More significantly Jimmy Until: August 25 Messiah in the US, has struggled with all his life. to understand the other. At the ‘Catholic’ or ‘Fenian’ they were reveals the secrets of the pain he according to the Social Venue: Traverse Theatre It soon emerges that Jimmy is age of 16 Ian, through his social human beings with a right to a has had to live with releases so Begins: Times vary Security Administration. trying to calm the storms of his world he became involved with life. Ian describes the much inside of him to the man The judge in Cocke One of the theatre highlights of past. When Ian (Declan Conlon) the UVF and planted a bomb in masculinity he grew up in, he that caused his woe, he wants him County, Tennessee, said the this year’s Fringe begins with a enters the bar the jokey patter a Catholic pub where five men protests to having a decent to know that he lost not only his name Messiah could cause Polish barman, Robert (Robert between Jimmy and Robert were meeting to watch the 1974 upbringing but is ultimately father but also his faith the day of the boy difficulties if he grew Zawadzki), setting up the bar for dissolves and is replaced with an World Cup in an attempt to drawn to the local narratives of atrocity. What future both might up in a predominantly a World Cup qualifier between impending atmosphere of doom. escape the woes of Belfast life. war and a sense of the ‘Fenian have left rests on a subtle, quiet Christian area. “It could put Northern Ireland and Poland at After a short, sharp burst of Jimmy talks of a community threat.’ To join the UVF and to handshake. him at odds with a lot of Windsor Park. The game throws violence the two men circle each of men and relates them to a drop a bomb on Catholics is The audience go with them on people and at this point he up a number of significant other as if they are about to fight specific kind of working class seen one way to become a local that journey and wonder if is has had no choice in what his narratives between Robert and for their very lives. It emerges masculinity with shared sense of hero in your community. possible, the play leaves us asking name is,” Judge Ballew said. Jimmy, played by Patrick O’Kane that Ian and Jimmy are both the belonging. At the same time he Both men have had to live with as many questions about Belfast Finally, a win for who quietly sups at the bar while same age, during adolescence articulates that within that group the events of 1974, Jimmy, who is in 2013 as it does about the common sense if not questioning Robert’s sense of both their lives would be shaped of men where various facets; not really a football fan frequents horrific events of the past. religious tolerance! belonging, something Jimmy as a by a tragedy that has haunted some were single, some had the same pub where his father RICHARD PURDEN 12 LOURDES PILGRIMAGE THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 23 2013 Friday August 23 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH MOTHER JOANNA 13 SISTER’S PICTURE OF PIETY SIMON CALDWELL speaks with Mother Joanna Jamieson, an aristic Benedictine nun from Glasgow, who has spent the past three years painting a large-scale mural depicting the rebuilding of in Devon

NA makeshift art studio deep in the She spent a weekend with the Cister- North Yorkshire countryside a cians at Nunraw Abbey, near Edin- Benedictine nun from Glasgow burgh, before heading south to find mixes paint as she enters the final Dame Werburg. stages of the art project of a lifetime. While praying in the external chapel Mother Joanna Jamieson has spent during her second visit to Stanbrook she three years painting 20 panels which, experienced a powerful sense that God whenI assembled, would depict the wanted her to join the community. She rebuilding of Buckfast Abbey in Devon entered in 1956, the year she finished by four monks between 1907 and 1937. her post-graduate course at Glasgow. Together they would form a mural, Two 12-year terms as abbess and which, at 26ft by 18ft, is about the size of other responsibilities meant that Mother the side of a house. It was devised, Joanna seldom had time to paint in designed, drawn and is being painted by more than 50 years at Stanbrook. Mother Joanna, the 78-year-former Abbess of , Wass. Commission It will cover an entire wall of the But as she neared retirement she Grange Restaurant of Buckfast that accepted the offer of the commission seats 360 people when it is erected there from Buckfast, which is preparing for early next year. its millennium year of 2018, on the pro- At last, it is now possible to vividly viso that she could undergo a refresher imagine how the mural will look. A course after first stepping down. miniature helps to show how the panels So in 2007, she began a year’s sab- will fit together—and it is breath-taking. batical at the fashionable Prince’s What is most striking is that they do Drawing School in East London. not follow a uniform grid pattern but The presence of a septuagenarian nun intersect like the bricks of a dry-stone among a gaggle of outrageously trendy, wall, with points of connection princi- and sometimes obstreperous, post-grad- pally being triangular, overlapping uate art students excited the media, with planes of light, with key features The Sunday Times suggesting that her arranged along strong lines that flow distance from the modern age was so from panel to panel. great that she was like an ‘inter-galactic This has the effect of breathing vital- time traveller.’ ity into the overall image, bringing it to In fact, Mother Joanna was very life, and allowing the deliberate intro- much ease with her new situation, rel- duction of an almost ethereal quality as ishing the tasks given to her by her the light and tone intensify and brighten tutors and their invitations to explain in a reflection of the life of the abbey the meanings of centuries of religious from its terrestrial visible form to its art to her fellow students. “I gained my hidden eschatological glory. confidence back,” she said. What followed was the design of the Inspiration mural and its approval by Buckfast. The compositional inspiration for this Mother Joanna then sketched cartoons was Lyonel Feininger, a German-Amer- for each of the panels, using photo- ican Expressionist who, ironically, graphs from the abbey archives of the painted most of his finest works during original builders on site, and consulting the 30 years that Buckfast Abbey was stone masons at York Minster about the under reconstruction. His brilliance lay authenticity of her depictions. in his ability to find ways to represent In May 2011, she took possession of A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP space on a flat surface without destroy- the panels, which she laid out on the floor ing the impact of light. He discovered of the village hall in nearby Wass, the TOM KNIGHT from the KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA shares one group’s experience of visiting the Marian Shrine that the use of intersecting diagonal lay- only space available, to check that they ers gave his images a unique three- fitted together properly—the villagers N earlyAugust, 53 pilgrims (above) set out on France, was still out of action, though it has since dimensional quality, conveying not only refused to accept a payment, she said, what has become an annual visit to Lourdes. re-opened. However a substitute hotel was found, depth but also a sense of movement. because they saw it as their project. Organised by James Langton of St Teresa’s, The Christ Roi, which fitted the bill admirably. This appealed to Mother Joanna, who After further preparatory work, she Newarthill, the pilgrimages to the Marian “The flooding earlier in the year was very wor- wished to depict Buckfast as a living entity. began painting in acrylic, often using a Shrine are now in their 22nd year. rying but a tremendous amount of work has been “I was feeling my way towards some- palette knife, her favourite tool. This year’s party included pilgrims from done in the Domain to repair the damage,” Mr thing like this and then I saw his work But she realised that she needed Lanark, Motherwell, Coatbridge and other Langton said. “It was disappointing that we could and I was definitely influenced by him,” some help when the ordinary tasks of parishesI within Motherwell Diocese. Many of not go to the Hotel St Louis de France but the pro- she said. “I thought, yes, that’s the way moving panels around or preparing the them have attended every year, particularly mem- prietor made great efforts to find us another hotel to do it. I didn’t just want to do an his- paints became an ordeal. bers of the choir from St Mary’s, Lanark, whose and in fact visited our party every evening during torical kind of picture of how the monks “It can take me a whole morning just beautiful singing enhanced the whole experience. our stay there. rebuilt the monastery—that’s dead. I was to mix,” she explained. “That’s where Three priests were with the party, Fr Frank King “The special relationship which has built up thinking about 1 Peter, about ‘living Michelangelo and others had the advan- of St Thomas’, Wishaw; Fr Patrick Gaffney of the over the years with the management and staff at stones’but then I thought this isn’t really tage—they all had apprentices.” Holy Ghost community in Carfin and Fr Demetri- the St Louis de France means that for many of the about stones at all, it is about people— To help her finish the project she has ous Kazonde, a visitor from a parish in Tanzania party is it like visiting old friends.” it has to be alive, dynamic.” received practical assistance from her (far right). Their guidance contributed to the To reach this stage of perfection friend, Sr Mary Stephen, 82, a intensely spiritual experience had by all. Mother Joanna worked about two or Canoness of the Holy Sepulchre, her- A highlight of the pilgrimage was a party held in three hours each day, six days a week, self an artist and a former art teacher honour of Fr Gaffney, who was celebrating his for three years resting only on Sundays, and a niece of Dame Werburg. golden jubilee in the priesthood. and has also been forced away from the “She has been an enormous support Excursions included a visit to Hosanna House, project intermittently by bouts of hip and encouragement to me,” Mother which was an uplifting, if humbling experience. surgery. Joanna said. “When at times the project The children in the house were pleased to see us “I am glad I didn’t know what was threatened to overwhelm me, she was and together with their team of dedicated helpers, involved because I wouldn’t have had the School in the parish of Holy Cross on the Glasgow School of Art in 1951 to study time, Joanna—then known by her bap- always encouraging. She never doubted made us very welcome. courage to have undertaken it,” she said. south side of Glasgow late in the 1940s. mural painting. tismal name of Monica—was coming we would get it finished.” Many in the party also took part in the trip to “It really has pushed me to the limits.” “I didn’t know I had any gifts,” she There, she became acquainted with ever closer to finding her own vocation. After more than half a century in her Gavarnie, where the ancient church was well Mother Joanna expects to finish the said. “It was my art teacher who began Dom Ninian Sloane, a Pluscarden “Painting means being on your own a abbey Mother Joanna, a nun and an known to St Bernadette. The village is high in the piece in the autumn before it is transported to put my work aside and told me that I monk who had been sent to study lot, out sketching, drawing and design- artist, stands on the verge of achieving mountains and offers superb views of the Cirque by lorry some 400 miles from Stanbrook had to go to art school and I didn’t stained glass at the art school and he ing and I can see that I came to con- something truly wonderful. de Gavarnie. in North Yorkshire to Buckfast. know what he talking about. He also advised her to seek out Dame Werburg templative prayer really through my said I was a mural painter.” Welch, a nun at Stanbrook Abbey, then painting,” she explained. I Stanbrook Abbey is at present raising n the weeks leading up to departure the flood- Journey The daughter of a Presbyterian con- near Malvern, Worcestershire, because “I didn’t know it at the time, I just knew funds to build a church at its new ing in Lourdes (right) had raised doubts that the That moment will represent for her the vert mother and a cradle Catholic father he considered her to be one of the finest that God was becoming more important convent in Wass and would appreciate trip would have to be cancelled and the hotel culmination of a journey that began when who worked all his adult life as a printer religious painters in Europe. in my life and spending time in prayer any donations. More details at Iwhich was originally booked, the St Louis de she was a pupil at Holyrood Senior at The Glasgow Herald, she entered the Although she did not realise it at the was becoming more important.” www.stanbrookabbey.org.uk 12 LOURDES PILGRIMAGE THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 23 2013 Friday August 23 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH MOTHER JOANNA 13 SISTER’S PICTURE OF PIETY SIMON CALDWELL speaks with Mother Joanna Jamieson, an aristic Benedictine nun from Glasgow, who has spent the past three years painting a large-scale mural depicting the rebuilding of Buckfast Abbey in Devon

NA makeshift art studio deep in the She spent a weekend with the Cister- North Yorkshire countryside a cians at Nunraw Abbey, near Edin- Benedictine nun from Glasgow burgh, before heading south to find mixes paint as she enters the final Dame Werburg. stages of the art project of a lifetime. While praying in the external chapel Mother Joanna Jamieson has spent during her second visit to Stanbrook she three years painting 20 panels which, experienced a powerful sense that God whenI assembled, would depict the wanted her to join the community. She rebuilding of Buckfast Abbey in Devon entered in 1956, the year she finished by four monks between 1907 and 1937. her post-graduate course at Glasgow. Together they would form a mural, Two 12-year terms as abbess and which, at 26ft by 18ft, is about the size of other responsibilities meant that Mother the side of a house. It was devised, Joanna seldom had time to paint in designed, drawn and is being painted by more than 50 years at Stanbrook. Mother Joanna, the 78-year-former Abbess of Stanbrook Abbey, Wass. Commission It will cover an entire wall of the But as she neared retirement she Grange Restaurant of Buckfast that accepted the offer of the commission seats 360 people when it is erected there from Buckfast, which is preparing for early next year. its millennium year of 2018, on the pro- At last, it is now possible to vividly viso that she could undergo a refresher imagine how the mural will look. A course after first stepping down. miniature helps to show how the panels So in 2007, she began a year’s sab- will fit together—and it is breath-taking. batical at the fashionable Prince’s What is most striking is that they do Drawing School in East London. not follow a uniform grid pattern but The presence of a septuagenarian nun intersect like the bricks of a dry-stone among a gaggle of outrageously trendy, wall, with points of connection princi- and sometimes obstreperous, post-grad- pally being triangular, overlapping uate art students excited the media, with planes of light, with key features The Sunday Times suggesting that her arranged along strong lines that flow distance from the modern age was so from panel to panel. great that she was like an ‘inter-galactic This has the effect of breathing vital- time traveller.’ ity into the overall image, bringing it to In fact, Mother Joanna was very life, and allowing the deliberate intro- much ease with her new situation, rel- duction of an almost ethereal quality as ishing the tasks given to her by her the light and tone intensify and brighten tutors and their invitations to explain in a reflection of the life of the abbey the meanings of centuries of religious from its terrestrial visible form to its art to her fellow students. “I gained my hidden eschatological glory. confidence back,” she said. What followed was the design of the Inspiration mural and its approval by Buckfast. The compositional inspiration for this Mother Joanna then sketched cartoons was Lyonel Feininger, a German-Amer- for each of the panels, using photo- ican Expressionist who, ironically, graphs from the abbey archives of the painted most of his finest works during original builders on site, and consulting the 30 years that Buckfast Abbey was stone masons at York Minster about the under reconstruction. His brilliance lay authenticity of her depictions. in his ability to find ways to represent In May 2011, she took possession of A SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP space on a flat surface without destroy- the panels, which she laid out on the floor ing the impact of light. He discovered of the village hall in nearby Wass, the TOM KNIGHT from the KNIGHTS OF ST COLUMBA shares one group’s experience of visiting the Marian Shrine that the use of intersecting diagonal lay- only space available, to check that they ers gave his images a unique three- fitted together properly—the villagers N earlyAugust, 53 pilgrims (above) set out on France, was still out of action, though it has since dimensional quality, conveying not only refused to accept a payment, she said, what has become an annual visit to Lourdes. re-opened. However a substitute hotel was found, depth but also a sense of movement. because they saw it as their project. Organised by James Langton of St Teresa’s, The Christ Roi, which fitted the bill admirably. This appealed to Mother Joanna, who After further preparatory work, she Newarthill, the pilgrimages to the Marian “The flooding earlier in the year was very wor- wished to depict Buckfast as a living entity. began painting in acrylic, often using a Shrine are now in their 22nd year. rying but a tremendous amount of work has been “I was feeling my way towards some- palette knife, her favourite tool. This year’s party included pilgrims from done in the Domain to repair the damage,” Mr thing like this and then I saw his work But she realised that she needed Lanark, Motherwell, Coatbridge and other Langton said. “It was disappointing that we could and I was definitely influenced by him,” some help when the ordinary tasks of parishesI within Motherwell Diocese. Many of not go to the Hotel St Louis de France but the pro- she said. “I thought, yes, that’s the way moving panels around or preparing the them have attended every year, particularly mem- prietor made great efforts to find us another hotel to do it. I didn’t just want to do an his- paints became an ordeal. bers of the choir from St Mary’s, Lanark, whose and in fact visited our party every evening during torical kind of picture of how the monks “It can take me a whole morning just beautiful singing enhanced the whole experience. our stay there. rebuilt the monastery—that’s dead. I was to mix,” she explained. “That’s where Three priests were with the party, Fr Frank King “The special relationship which has built up thinking about 1 Peter, about ‘living Michelangelo and others had the advan- of St Thomas’, Wishaw; Fr Patrick Gaffney of the over the years with the management and staff at stones’but then I thought this isn’t really tage—they all had apprentices.” Holy Ghost community in Carfin and Fr Demetri- the St Louis de France means that for many of the about stones at all, it is about people— To help her finish the project she has ous Kazonde, a visitor from a parish in Tanzania party is it like visiting old friends.” it has to be alive, dynamic.” received practical assistance from her (far right). Their guidance contributed to the To reach this stage of perfection friend, Sr Mary Stephen, 82, a intensely spiritual experience had by all. Mother Joanna worked about two or Canoness of the Holy Sepulchre, her- A highlight of the pilgrimage was a party held in three hours each day, six days a week, self an artist and a former art teacher honour of Fr Gaffney, who was celebrating his for three years resting only on Sundays, and a niece of Dame Werburg. golden jubilee in the priesthood. and has also been forced away from the “She has been an enormous support Excursions included a visit to Hosanna House, project intermittently by bouts of hip and encouragement to me,” Mother which was an uplifting, if humbling experience. surgery. Joanna said. “When at times the project The children in the house were pleased to see us “I am glad I didn’t know what was threatened to overwhelm me, she was and together with their team of dedicated helpers, involved because I wouldn’t have had the School in the parish of Holy Cross on the Glasgow School of Art in 1951 to study time, Joanna—then known by her bap- always encouraging. She never doubted made us very welcome. courage to have undertaken it,” she said. south side of Glasgow late in the 1940s. mural painting. tismal name of Monica—was coming we would get it finished.” Many in the party also took part in the trip to “It really has pushed me to the limits.” “I didn’t know I had any gifts,” she There, she became acquainted with ever closer to finding her own vocation. After more than half a century in her Gavarnie, where the ancient church was well Mother Joanna expects to finish the said. “It was my art teacher who began Dom Ninian Sloane, a Pluscarden “Painting means being on your own a abbey Mother Joanna, a nun and an known to St Bernadette. The village is high in the piece in the autumn before it is transported to put my work aside and told me that I monk who had been sent to study lot, out sketching, drawing and design- artist, stands on the verge of achieving mountains and offers superb views of the Cirque by lorry some 400 miles from Stanbrook had to go to art school and I didn’t stained glass at the art school and he ing and I can see that I came to con- something truly wonderful. de Gavarnie. in North Yorkshire to Buckfast. know what he talking about. He also advised her to seek out Dame Werburg templative prayer really through my said I was a mural painter.” Welch, a nun at Stanbrook Abbey, then painting,” she explained. I Stanbrook Abbey is at present raising n the weeks leading up to departure the flood- Journey The daughter of a Presbyterian con- near Malvern, Worcestershire, because “I didn’t know it at the time, I just knew funds to build a church at its new ing in Lourdes (right) had raised doubts that the That moment will represent for her the vert mother and a cradle Catholic father he considered her to be one of the finest that God was becoming more important convent in Wass and would appreciate trip would have to be cancelled and the hotel culmination of a journey that began when who worked all his adult life as a printer religious painters in Europe. in my life and spending time in prayer any donations. More details at Iwhich was originally booked, the St Louis de she was a pupil at Holyrood Senior at The Glasgow Herald, she entered the Although she did not realise it at the was becoming more important.” www.stanbrookabbey.org.uk 14 LETTERS THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 23 2013

Church is transparent over funds HUGH Dougherty’s excellent article (SCO August 9 2013) makes some valid points about the Catholic Church in Scotland today. However, since the Church’s money is held in charitable trusts, it is possible for any member of the public to see the global financial figures (although not the detail) courtesy of the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) at: https://www.oscr. org.uk/search-charity-register/charity-extract/?charitynumber=sc0 08540 The accounts of St Andrews and Edinburgh Archdiocese, for example, reveal that at December 31 2012 the annual income was £9,232,000.00, a figure which includes total donations and fund-raising of £7,381,000, interest and investment income of £745,000, income from charitable activity (£1,095,000) and other income resources (£11,000). More detail can usually be obtained by applying in writing to the individual trust. Total expenditure was £8,521,000.00. This included the cost of generating voluntary funds (£95,000), the cost of generating other There were celebrations in Aberdeen funds (£41,000), the cost of charitable activities (£8,122,000), PICTURE this summer as children from Holy governance costs (£36,000) and grants and donations (£227,000). The OF THE Family parish in the city celebrated income of Glasgow Archdiocese, by contrast, for the same period, their First Holy Communions. The was £27,000,483.00 and its expenditure £27,078,891.00. group are pictured cutting their First The Scottish Bishops’ Conference is also known as the Catholic Communion cake with parish priest WEEK Fr Stuart Chalmers National Endowment Trust. Its income in the year ending on December 31 2011 was £1,977,392.00 and its expenditure was £1,691,356.00. However, it also needs to be remembered that each diocese has its the rule. own fund/s—as do religious orders and organisations — but these are Malby Goodman also available on the OSCR website. ABERDOUR Michael T R B Turnbull EDINBURGH Clear and concise SCO reporting Letters IT IS my utmost wish to let you know how happy I was to [see Laity’s lack of knowledge is Mr Dougherty’s point SCO, 19 Waterloo Street, Glasgow G2 6BT your summer reports on] the Basilicata region. In flipping through ON READING Hugh Dougherty’s article in the SCO (August 9 [email protected] the pages of your newspaper I stopped and read with keen interest 2013) I awaited with anticipation the reaction in the letters page of your report on the feast of The Maggio in honour of St Julian, our [the next SCO] edition. patron saint. I was astonished and more than a little disappointed to find that Gerard Gough’s competence in reporting—in very clear and direct only one letter featured concerning his comments. I therefore, Calling for a Catholic Reformation (SCO August 9) goes a bit too terms—such a complex and colourful feast such as ours, really rather hesitantly I may add, air my views on Mr Dougherty’s far. He is almost, but, methinks, not quite, right in his difference of impressed me, given that your writer was visiting for such a short article and to respond to Fr Boyle’s critique (SCO August 16 diocesan bishops and the Bishops Conference. The saying ‘the time. 2013). more they change, the more they stay the same,’ comes to mind. I believe whoever comes across your articles will be enchanted by In the main I agree with most of Mr Dougherty’s comments, Maybe Mr Dougherty overdid it a wee bit on ‘princes of the their form and content, thus desiring to know more. I thank you once although I believe that some of the ‘soft language’ he uses tends to Church.’ On the other hand, on doing a bit of historical research, more for your excellent report and wish the SCO a refreshing summer minimise the serious situation facing the Catholic Church. The there are plenty of references to ‘prince bishops’ and ‘prince and fruitful editorial work. many problems affecting the Church are not restricted to Scotland, ’ and even ‘prince abbots,’ so their occasional use now Don Giuseppe Filardi, they are worldwide and go back decades. is probably out of respect. PARISH PRIEST OF ACCETTURA Fr Boyle suggests Mr Dougherty has a ‘lack of knowledge’ Despite his long letter, Fr Boyle fails to steer me, and I suspect regarding the workings of the Bishops’ conference. This is many of your readers, from sharing Mr Dougherty’s very genuine A single act can change the world acknowledged by Mr Dougherty in his article when he states: “As concerns and call for a fresh Catholic Reformation, and it is I HEARD a story recently that sparked an inspiration. It was about lay people we have no idea of what goes on behind closed doors of noteworthy that the SCO’s excellent leader column of last week, a man who was on his way home from shopping and he passed a the Bishops’ Conference.” His point is that there is no without saying so directly, infers support for much of Mr young woman, a street dweller from her attire, who seemed in accountability or open reporting in the way the Catholic Church in Dougherty’s plea, and I quote: “The challenges we currently face great distress. There’s a look in someone’s eyes that tells you that Scotland is governed. as a Church are opportunities that, God willing, we will seize. We they are about to cave-in or give up hope. She had that look. All he I can understand Fr Boyle, as assistant general secretary of the cannot change the past but we can learn from it and look to the had handy was a bunch of bananas and giving that seemed an Bishops’ Conference of Scotland, defending [Church efforts], but future.” inadequate response. if he genuinely believes Mr Dougherty is totally wrong in his Charles Gray The rest of the short distance home he prayed for the woman, ‘analysis, conclusions or proposed solutions’ then I fear for the CHRYSTON with more than a dash of self-pity for himself too. He would like future. to have been able to help but was unemployed and the roof over It is time for [us all] to face up to the reality of the challenges This is not a time to turn on each other his own head was thanks to the good graces of another. If only affecting the Church today. Failure to do so may mean that a new I HAVE been angry at Hugh Dougherty, firstly for his article on God had given him a job and an income he could do a lot for Catholic Reformation, as proposed by Mr Dougherty, may not the Orange Order around July 12 which I think rather overstated others in need. His conscience seemed to answer him as he suffice—it may require a revolution. the case for fraternity and Christian forgivemess. thought that the best thing would be to do what he could in the John Graham Then this month he takes a subtle swipe at our bishops. A far cry moment. GLASGOW from the article about the devil taking a day off that I initially read On arriving home he resolved to do just that; flung open the from him in the SCO. cupboards and set about preparing a few items. A tin of sardines, a I EDITOR’S NOTE: Regarding ‘soft language’, The Scottish Catholic Then I realised that Mr Dougherty was perhaps reflecting, to the sandwich box with a few slices of bread, a sachet of ketchup from Observer does not use the sensationalist, emotive language often deployed best of his impressive ability, what many Scottish lay Catholics a fast food outlet, a bottle of water, a clean t-shirt and a couple of by the secular media, especially on stories that are already hard hitting by who are normally supportive of the Church might be feeling: the aforementioned bananas and then hurried back to the place he their very nature. We have all become used to sensationalism in the press Confused, hurt, angry, even betrayed and lashing out instead of had seen the woman. but the SCO aims to maintain better standards of reporting. looking within; pulling apart instead of uniting. She was still sat on the pavement, leaning against the wall of a I have always thought of myself as a practising Catholic, building, a tormented and now slightly embarrassed look on her Change is indeed an opportunity literally. Like the SCO editorial leader said last week, this is a time face as he dropped off the package with a few words. As he FR THOMAS Boyle’s dismissal of Hugh Dougherty’s article to learn from the past and move forward together, not self destruct walked away her face brightened a little as she investigated the as some in society would have us do. contents of the bag. A little light shone in the darkness of her G Bradley situation; an immediate need met. RUTHERGLEN The story put me in mind of the part of the Our Father where we ask for our daily bread. For many it is a matter of routine having Tradition versus needs of Church today already secured rather more than the daily bread, the weekly wage, SUPPORT YOUR NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWSPAPER HOW much longer is the Church going to apologise for others, rather the monthly salary, the annual pension or even state benefit ticks than accept some of the blame [and take necessary action] for child that box. abuse? [On another matter] I believe the first apostles Jesus chose For others it is a real plea from the heart, one which Our Father MAIN SWITCHBOARD were, for the most part, married and for a thousand years priests does answer, but He does need the cooperation of those He has Tel: 0141 221 4956 Fax: 0141 221 4546 • were allowed to marry, until they were denied Holy matrimony, a already blessed in abundance. EDITOR God-given instinct. The celibacy rule has [created problems for] Often people think they can do nothing to change the world, but the Catholic Church and [others] ever since and [should be] the truth is that however short we may be or perceive ourselves to Liz Leydon—Tel: 0141 241 6109 abolished without further delay. Catholic members of Parliament be, there is no one who can do nothing, we can all help our [email protected] wrote to the Pope in March urging him to do so. There is a neighbour just by doing what we can in the moment. shortage of priests, yet good men are unable to be ordained due to Stephen Clark DEPUTY EDITOR MANILLA Ian Dunn—Tel: 0141 241 6107 [email protected] G SCO reserves the right to edit letters to conform with space or I would have loved to have had Wopsy in my life REPORTER requirements I WOULD have loved to have had Wopsy for my Guardian Angel G This page is used solely for reader opinion and therefore views Martin Dunlop—Tel: 0141 241 6103 (Cath Doherty, SCO August 16 2013.) Today’s children miss a lot expressed are not necessarily shared by SCO of the innocent pleasure we had in this ‘so correct’ age. That had to [email protected] G If you would like to share your opinion, send your correspondence to disappear along with the weekly penny collections for Black SUB-EDITOR the above address Babies. Perhaps someone could rewrite Wopsy like Enid Blyton’s Gerard Gough—Tel: 0141 241 6115 G Whether you use e-mail or post, you must provide your full name, books which have already been changed. address, and phone number or your letter will not be used Marie Callaghan [email protected] WEST LOTHIAN Friday August 23 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH THAT’S LIFE 15 Why feeling good can help you look good Attention to outward appearances is good, so long as it is not a substitute for inner vulnerability THAT’S LIFE explains

t a quick after-work, mid-week trip to the local salon the beautician remarked that I was lucky to get an appointment given that the schools were going back the next day. By Mary MyA assumption that she was referring to the teachers was met with a wide of the mark. McGinty Apparently the salons are full to brimming with pupils booking in for all manner of treatments and not just the girls in the upper school either. ILING, plucking, preening and In just before me was a girl about to start first pampering. Sign me up. I like nothing year. As for the boys, I did not dare ask. better than a spa day. A girl has got to You name it, they are having it done. Top look her best, even if it is taking a treatment, I hear, is the mani-pedi. That is nails liberty to describe herself as one. (right) to you gents who are not sufficiently up Making an effort with our appearance may not to speed with the lexicon of looking good. Back say anything of our character or our values but it to school is a serious business. In my day when speaksF of our attitude and reflects our approach the new school term beckoned personal groom- to our work and our lives. We are giving out ing was limited to a cut and blow-dry. By the signals that we are attentive to detail and we will time I was in sixth year I had progressed to the do our best. merest hint of a smear of green eyeliner—quite It is quite proper to make the most of what daring, I thought. brushed, that these girls they aspire to look like accept it and why should they because it is a God has given us is. A sensible amount of pam- As the mother of three daughters I know all are not always as thin or as unblemished as they myth that is propagated by an industry worth pering is a sign of self-respect and a world away about pampering. And I am all for it. Looking are presented. They know this, but they do not many millions. from the desperation of some cosmetic surgery. good is a great confidence builder for young For married couples, taking care of themselves is girls. But not in isolation. Children learn confi- a compliment to each other and shows they have dence by seeing the confidence others have not become complacent. It is not about wanting placed in them and by contributing to other peo- Gordius No 105 to look younger, harking back to a time when we ple’s well-being. Learning through experience CROSSWORD were slimmer and smoother. It is perhaps not so and facing and overcoming their problems leads much an attempt to stem the tide of time but the to a fundamental sense of their self-worth. making the best of oneself. If we look good the The emotions of young girls are fragile. At a 1 2345 678 chances are we will feel good. time when their awareness of their bodies is 9 The mature, self-assured woman who is sure growing and their sexuality awakening the virtues of her place in the world, who knows that looks of modesty and moderation are worth instilling. 10 11 do not define her, will not deny a bit of salon Attention to our outward appearance is a good time is a confidence boost. In the workplace, a thing if it reflects an outlook but not if it is an carefully manicured set of nails or neatly plucked attempt at a substitute for inner vulnerability. 12 131415 eyebrows might not have a direct effect on per- Young girls are desperately trying to live up to First entry out the hat next formance but in my experience it gets to the a standard that does not exist in real life. They 1617 TUESDAY will be the winner stage when these things matter—a lot. know that magazine shots of celebrities are air- 18 19 20 Send your completed 21 22 crossword entries—along with 23 24 your full name address and daytime phone number—to SCO pag 25 es through the CROSSWORD CONTEST SCO 19 ages 2627 2829 30 WATERLOO ST GLASGOW G2 31 32 6BT itself could be presented positively and 33 34 The winner’s name will be creatively.” Mr Bailey was also quick to printed next week emphasise the importance of the role of teachers and that they should not under- 35 36 The editor’s decision is final mine the power of marriage.

50 years ago ACROSS LAST WEEK’S 1 Broadcast shabby data regarding 24 hours for the Lord (7,3) SOLUTION FIFTY years ago The SCO reported that 6 Old pronoun found in the east (4) the heavily Communist Russians were 10 Fisherman's basket (5) ACROSS beginning a drive to condemn and elim- 11 With a key nun, Tom finds a small item of food (6,3) 12 Popular tart filling (7) 1 Tin 3 Fiddler crab 25 years ago inate all religions. 15 The lowest point of the broken drain (5) 8 Unreal 9 Vaulting “A battle to death against religion has just 17 Pimples (4) 10 Dealt 11 Yield THE top story in The Scottish Catholic been launched by the Soviet Government, 18 Salt Lake City is in this American State (4) 13 Slump 15 Cryptic Observer 25 years ago concerned the according to a fully documented study of the 19 Great, fantastic (5) 16 Arcadia 20 These importance of marriage—a topic that is present status of religion in the Soviet Union 21 It’s in prison first for the musician (7) 21 Pivot 23 Begin still important to Catholics today. which has just been published by the Ameri- 23 Tarry place to play football? (5) 24 Sycamore 25 Wombat “The Order of Christian Unity is urging can Committee for Liberation,” the report said. 24 Part of the eye essential to a satirist (4) 25 Might one raze this book of the Old Testament? (4) 26 Watered down 27 God every school in the country to give priority Religion had been according to several 26 Maintain flight in one position (5) to teaching its pupils about marriage—its news sources been classified as being ‘unsci- 28 Having the plumage necessary for flight (7) DOWN joy and satisfaction—and give them a entific’ and believed to be ‘anti-social’ and 33&34 Either golfer Norman or Woosnam gets to intone a plain 1 Thunderclap sense of wonder and awe for married life,” they were making moves to rectify this, song (9,5) 2 Normally 3 Feast the report said. which was rightfully condemned by reli- 35 Birds’ home (4) 4 Devious 5 Rally 36 Would you not use this to tie up your Grandad? (6,4) The organisation hoped that teachers gious communities all over the world. 6 Raised 7 Big would inspire Scottish pupils and work The SCO also reported that the ‘Soviet DOWN 12 Desalinated 13 Saint alongside parents to create in the minds of Government has begun to use several new 1 Large bag (4) 14 Purge 17 Doggy bag children a new respect for marriage. methods of persecution and not all of these 2 Some scab he met is nuts! (5,4) 18 Decreed 19 Avocet Gordon Bailey, who was speaking on involve compulsion. Increasing use is being 3 Unrehearsed movement to free commercials? (2,3) 22 Tamer 23 Brown the behalf of the Christian organisation made of apostates: articles by them and 4 Writer of the Iliad (5) 24 Saw Schools Outreach, had this to say about the interviews with them calculated to discour- 5 River which flows through Florence (4) new proposal: “Marriage can be promoted age believers and forment unrest appear reg- 7 Sharpened (5) as a wonderful relationship, a relationship ularly in newspapers.’ 8 Business venture in the Star Trek ship (10) Last week’s winner was: 9 Even the most tight-fisted would give me a 35 across (7) Jeanette Cocozza, Holytown which, when well planned and wholly However, the report did conclude on a hap- 13 This shrub would love to be in beer (4) established, can develop into a unique and pier note by saying that religion was not going 14 Useful ingredient taken from the cove tree? (3,4) fulfilling experience. Too often denigrated, to be smothered by the government, as the 16 Vault over a colt, perhaps; be too hasty, definitely! (4,3,3) frequently denounced, far too readily held Soviet people were fighting for their beliefs. 20 Fine china (9) in low esteem, the marriage relationship STEPHEN EDWARDSON 21 Narrow cigar cut square at both ends (7) Scottish Catholic Observer: 22 Eastern mothers turn up in identical fashion (4) 27 Swerves (5) Scotland’s only national 29 Russian premier from 1917 to 1924 (5) Catholic weekly newspaper 30 Condemn, censure (5) printed by Trinity Mirror, Oldham. the ages 31 You can carry the corpse on this letter? That is right (4) Registered at the Post Office through 32 Let it stand—used to nullify a correction (4) SCO pages as a newspaper. 16 CHILDREN’S LITURGY THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 23 2013

Our weekly series on Children’s Liturgy has lesson plans and activity suggestions for use with young people who are on the path to Christ Each week, Catechists will find readings and Psalm responses, complemented by prayer, reflection, FAITH discussion questions, and activities. Please feel free to use them as you wish The lessons are created by Adorer-theologians using the lens of the spirituality of St Maria de Mattias, which also embraces precious blood spirituality FIRST While this is the starting point for the lessons, readers are invited to approach them however the spirit moves you The Church is concerned with the availability and understanding of scripture for children who have their rightful place in the Church. In light of this SCO aims to provide a useful tool in drawing children closer to KIDS the Catholic Faith and win a game. God does not want us paper to the person whose name is on it so to brag or to show-off, though. God they can see how others see God in them. wants us to share those victories and treasures with other people. Prayer It would make God happy to see us Dear God, thank you for loving us and for share our new toy especially with the many gifts you give us. Please help us someone who doesn’t receive many new to always remember they come from you things. It would make God happy to see and to share them with others. In Jesus’ us help someone who didn’t do so well name we pray. Amen on a test since we understand the material and did well. It would make Responsorial Psalm Twenty Second Sunday God happy to see us work extra with the 68:3-4abcdef, 5-6abcd,9-10. boy/girl on our team who does not play (R) God, in your goodness, you have made in Ordinary Time—First as well. God wants us to use everything a home for the poor. that we are given to help others and Our God, let your people be happy and Reading make the world a better place. celebrate because of you. Our God, you are the one and we praise Humble yourself and you will find favour with the Lord. Discussion you. A reading from the book of Sirach 3:17-18, 20. I What are some things that you can do Your name is the Lord, and we celebrate really well? as we worship you. My child, always be humble, and all of I As gifts from God, how can you use (R) God, in your goodness, you have made God’s people will love you. The more those talents to help others? a home for the poor. Our God, from your sacred home you take important you are, the more humble you Activities care of orphans and protect widows. should be. G As the children arrive for class or while You find families for those who are lonely. This will please the Lord. The Lord has great Reflection you are discussing the lesson with them, You set prisoners free and let them prosper. power, and it is praised by those who are have someone place the name of each child (R) God, in your goodness, you have made HUMILITY and being humble is about on a separate piece of paper at the a home for the poor. humble. recognising that God is the one who has top in the centre of the paper. When your land was thirsty, you sent The Word of the Lord given us the gifts and talents we have as G When it is time for the activity, have the showers to refresh it. well as the many great things we have in names face down and mixed up. Hand out Your people settled there, and you were our lives such as our families, our friends, the papers (make sure no one gets their generous to everyone in need. our homes, and our school. God gives us own name). (R) God, in your goodness, you have made The Children’s Liturgy page is published one all of this because God loves us. G The assignment is to write or draw the a home for the poor. Humility is also about sharing those gifts that person has been given by God or week in advance to allow RE teachers and those gifts since God not only loves us but also how they can see God in that person. For Alleluia taking the Children’s Liturgy at weekly Masses to loves everyone else. God lives in all of us example, if they think that person is kind, Matthew 11:29ab. so no one is better than anyone else. It is they can draw a heart. If they think that (R) Alleluia, alleluia. use, if they wish, this page as an accompaniment tempting to want to show-off whenever person is a good athlete they can draw a Take my yoke upon you; learn from me, for to their teaching materials we receive a new toy, do better on a test football. I am gentle and humble of heart. than someone else or play really well G At the end, each person will give their (R) Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel All who exalt themselves shall be humbled, and all who humble themselves shall be exalted. A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Luke 14:1, 7-14. One Sabbath Jesus was having dinner in the home of an important Pharisee and everyone was carefully watching Jesus. Jesus saw how the guests had tried to take the best seats. So He told them: “When you are invited to a wedding feast, don’t sit in the best place. Someone more important may have been invited. Then the one who invited you will come and say, ‘Give your place to this other guest!’ You will be embarrassed and will have to sit in the worst place. “When you are invited to be a guest, go and sit in the worst place. Then the one who invited you may come and say: ‘My friend, take a better seat!’ You will then be honoured in front of all the other guests. If you put yourself above others, you will be put down. But if you humble yourself, you will be honoured.” Then Jesus said to the man who had invited Him: “When you give a dinner or a banquet, don’t invite your friends and family and relatives and rich neighbours. If you do, they will invite you in return, and you will be paid back. When you give a feast, invite the poor, the crippled, the lame, and the blind. They cannot pay you back. But God will bless you and reward you when His people rise from death.” The Gospel of the Lord Friday August 23 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH CHURCH NOTICES 17 CHURCH&PUBLICNOTICES EXPERTSERVICES

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GOLDENWEDDINGANNIVERSARY CAMPBELL CAMPBELL MacDONALD In loving memory of a dear In loving memory of Colin, 5th Anniversary husband, father, father-in- who died August 26, 2011, Treasured and loving HART law and grampa, Angus aged 53. memories of Catriona, a Tommy, on what would John, who died on August Although we smile and beloved daughter and sis- have been our Golden 25, 2009. R.I.P. make no fuss, ter, who died on August 29, Wedding Anniversary on How much I miss you No one misses you more 2008, aged 44 years. August 24. words simply cannot say, than us, Deep in my heart lies a Loved and remembered I miss you more each picture more precious than every day. August comes with sad passing day. silver or gold, Much loved wife Lily. regret, Always in my thoughts and The month and day we will It’s a picture of a wonderful McLEISH prayers. never forget, GARDYNE daughter whose memory DEATH In loving memory of Andy, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray But those who loved you Precious memories of will never grow old. a loving husband, father, for him. Colin, Margaret Mary (née Kelly), To a beautiful life came a McGUIRE father-in-law and grandad, Inserted by his loving wife Are the ones who won’t who passed away August sudden end, Peacefully at home on Fri- who died January 8, 2013 Mary, Uiskevagh, forget. 24, 2011. Beloved wife of She died as she lived, day, August 16, 2013, and whose 80th birthday Benbecula. St Anthony, pray for him. Ian, much loved aunt, sis- everyone’s friend. Molly (Cavanagh) beloved occurs on August 27. Deep in our hearts you will From the family. ter-in-law and good friend Our Lady of the Isles, grant wife of the late Larry, dear Inserted by Rosemary and always stay, to many. her eternal rest. mother, nana and family. Loved and remembered in DOUGLAS To teach is to touch a life Mum. great-grandmother. St Paul, pray for him. every way, 11th Anniversary forever. Memories are like threads Thanks to Dr McColgan, No tears no verse can ever Treasured memories of a of gold, Waverley Medical Practice, say, They never tarnish or grow RELIGIOUS MEMORIAM much loved father and gen, the staff of Ward 20 and How much we miss you Duncan, who died August KIMMINS old. the palliative care team at every day. Morag. CRAWLEY 28, 2002. Precious memories of my Monklands General Of your charity, please pray Our Lady of the Isles, pray Deep in our hearts you will dearest mother, Mabel, Hospital and home care for the repose of the soul of for him. stay, (English), who died on staff for their care, attention Reverend George Crawley, Inserted by his loving Loved and remembered in August 28, 1993, also my and support. former Parish Priest of St daughter Mary Bella, our prayers every day. dear father, Matthew, who Will those who think of her Ruaraidh, Iona, Aonghus Barnabas’, Shettleston, Rest in peace Dad. died on March 24, 1997. today, Neill, Katie. who died on August 22, 1990. Christine, Iain and family, If only we could meet you, A little prayer to Jesus say. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Ardveenish, Barra. Just for a little while, In the shelter of Thy for him. CAMPBELL Sacred Heart, 6th Anniversary To tell you how much we Inserted by his loving sister EASDALE Dear Jesus may she rest. In loving memory of my miss you, and family relatives. In loving memory of Inserted by her loving loving wife and mother, Or just to see you smile, Joseph S. Easdale, who To put our arms around family. Margaret Ann Campbell died August 25, 1973, TRAYNOR (Nan) who died on August you, McGOVERN 55th Anniversary beloved husband of the 26, 2007. But this we cannot do, 14th Anniversary of our Please pray for the soul of late Sophia Clark and dear BIRTHDAY REMEMBRANCE Those we hold most dear, So until we meet again, dear son and brother, John Father Owen Traynor, who father of Helen. Never truly leave us … May God take care of you. Patrick, who died August died on August 23, 1958. R.I.P. They live on. Sacred Heart of Jesus, 26, 1999. R.I.P. In kindness they showed, have mercy on them. Sacred Heart of Jesus, FITZPATRICK On whose soul, sweet St Anthony, pray for them. have mercy on him. The comfort they shared, 5th Anniversary Jesus, have mercy. And the love they brought St Margaret, pray for them. Mum and sisters. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray In loving memory of my into our lives. dear cousin, May, who died Inserted by their daughter for him. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray August 27, 2008. Also her Irenée, grandchildren for her. dear parents, Owen and Dorothy-Anne and Brian WALSH Inserted by her loving hus- Catherine. R.I.P. and great grandsons Please pray for the repose band Cathal. St Paul, pray for them. Declan, Kieran and Tristan. of the soul of the Reverend Quietly today your memory Patricia. James Walsh, who died we treasure, KENNEDY August 28, 1977. Please remember in your Loving you always, forget- On whose soul, sweet McDONALD prayers our beloved ting you never. Jesus, have mercy. In loving memory of our mother, Mae, who died on Our Lady of the Isles, pray dear mum, Catherine for her. May 16, 2005, and whose McDonald, died August 23, Jennifer, Mairead, Michael birthday occurs on August MEMORIAM 1980, beloved wife of McHUGH and Seumas. 24. Also our father, Josh, James McDonald, who Precious and everlasting whose birthday occurs on CAMERON died February 12, 1992. memories of Charlie, a September 1, and who In memory of a loving CAMPBELL very much loved husband, 6th Anniversary The many things you did died on March 29, 1976. husband and father, Ian, for us, dad and grandpa, who died Lovingly remembered by died August 22, 2010. R.I.P. In loving memory of our In your kind and loving so suddenly on August 26, all the family. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray dear sister-in-law and aunt, ways, 1993. for him. Nan Campbell, who died Give us memories to treas- Life is unending because Anne and Maria August 26, 2007. GALLAGHER ure, love is undying. Bernadette. To those who think of her Cherished and happy As we think of you each All our very fondest love. today, memories of Brian, a Marie and family. day. CAMP A little prayer to Jesus say. beloved son and brother, Our Lady of Lourdes, pray Liz and Jim. Treasured memories of our Our Lady of the Isles, pray who died on August 28, for him. sister, Clare, who died so for her. 1985, also remembering Donald, Mary and family. suddenly on August 27, 2004. his dad, Charlie, who died MacINTYRE They say there is a reason, July 21, 2001 and his McDONALD 3rd Anniversary They say that time will heal, mum, Isa, who died Sep- In loving memory of our In loving memory of But neither time nor reason, To place an tember 25, 2012. beloved sister, Catherine Donald, a dear husband, Can change the way we feel, Together again. McGeehan, who died dad and granda, died No one knows how many intimation Lamb of God, grant them August 23, 1980. R.I.P. August 24, 2010. R.I.P. times, eternal rest. The years we spent Our Lady of Lourdes, pray We’ve broken down and cried, Call: 0141 Our Lady of Mount Carmel, together, for him. If our love could have pray for them. The happy times we knew, St Martin de Porres, pray saved you, 241 6106 So loved, so missed. Are lived again so often, for him. You would not have died. Inserted by their loving In daily thoughts of you. Sadly missed by Joan and Sadie. family. Margaret, Rose and Anne. family, Lochboisdale. Friday August 23 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS 19

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MacISAAC MacNEIL less, pray for us. St Jude, PRAYER TO THE NOVENA PRAYER TO Please remember in your Treasured memories of my great miracle worker, pray BLESSED VIRGIN OUR LADY OF THE prayers, Donald Archie, a dearest husband, Neil for us. Say nine times daily. O Most Beautiful Flower of MIRACULOUS MEDAL dear husband, father and MacNeil (Jack), died Mount Carmel, fruitful in O Immaculate Virgin Mary, grandfather, who died August 1, 1992; my DEAR HEART OF JESUS the splendour of Heaven, mother of Our Lord Jesus August 24, 2009. dearest daughter, Dear Heart of Jesus in the Blessed Mother of the Son Christ, and our Mother, A day that’s filled with Christina, died August 22, past I have asked you for of God, Immaculate Virgin, penetrated with the most sadness, 1970; my parents, Jean many favours, this time I assist me in this my lively confidence in Thy all Returns to us today, and Allan Gillies, brothers ask you for this special one necessity. O Star of the powerful and never failing To mark the day you left Roddy and Charlie Gillies. (mention favour), take it Sea, help me and show me intercession, manifested so us, In our hearts you will Dear Heart of Jesus, and herein You are my Mother. often through the Miracu- In such a sudden way. always stay, place it within Your broken O Holy Mary, Mother of lous Medal, we, Thy loving God saw you getting Loved and remembered heart where your Father God, Queen of Heaven and trustful children, weary, every day. sees it, then in his merciful and Earth, I humbly implore Thee to obtain for He did what He thought Most Sacred Heart of eyes it will become Your beseech You from the us the graces and favours best, Jesus, pray for them. favour, not mine. Amen. bottom of my heart to we ask during this novena, He took you gently by the Forever remembered by Say for three days, publi- succour me in my if they be beneficial to our hand, their loving family. cation promised. – M.C. necessity. There are none immortal souls, and the And laid you down to rest. that can withstand Your souls for whom we pray Rest in peace. MARTIN DEAR HEART OF JESUS power. O show me herein (mention your petitions). Ma and family, Eriskay. In loving memory of our Dear Heart of Jesus in the You are my mother. O Obtain for us, Mary, a deep past I have asked you for Mary, conceived without hatred of sin and the purity dear mother and grand- , Esther SMITH many favours, this time I sin, pray for us who have of heart which will attach mother, Nellie, died August 5th Anniversary ask you for this special one recourse to Thee (three us to God alone, so that MacKINNON 21, 2003 and our dear dad In loving memory of our (mention favour), take it times). Holy Mary, I place our every thought, word 16th Anniversary and papa, Jimmy, died mum, Esther, who died Dear Heart of Jesus, and this cause in your hands and deed may tend to His In loving memory of my September 9, 1988. August 25, 2008. Also our place it within Your broken (three times). O thank you greater glory. Obtain for us beloved son, Philip Joseph Merciful Lord Jesus, grant dad, Tom, died October 7, heart where your Father for your mercy to me and also a spirit of prayer and MacKinnon, who died on them everlasting rest. 2005. sees it, then in his merciful mine. Amen. Say for three self denial so that we may August 23, 1997, aged 44 From family at home and When a mother breathes eyes it will become Your days; publication promised. recover, by penance, what years. R.I.P. abroad. her last farewell, favour, not mine. Amen. – H.C. we have lost by sin and at I hold you close within my The blow is more then Say for three days, publi- length attain to that heart, MONK tongue can tell, And there you shall In loving memory of a dear cation promised. – S.R. 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The gates of hell have not prevailed against it

DR HARRY SCHNITKER concludes his enlightening series on the history of the Papacy by lauding the longevity of the Chair of St Peter and of our Church A HISTORY OF THE PAPACY

HE death and funeral of Nazism/Communism and a prevailing in style, it is a message repeated in con- Pope Leo XIII, Pope John XXIII, Pope It is a strength but also a weakness. Blessed Pope John Paul II is Western philosophy that divorces the tent by our current Holy Father. John Paul II and Pope Francis have all The inherent danger of having an still fresh in the minds of all human being from the realities of God Popes have not always been the lead- confounded expectations in more recent unsuitable man as Pope has already of us who witnessed it. Here and creation. In fact, the former flowed ers and thinkers that they have been over years. In the Renaissance, the election been mentioned, but the Church’s ene- was the pomp and ceremony naturally from the latter. In both cases, the past century. The history of the of Pope Martin V ended the Papal mies have also long known that the of the Roman court (above), coupled the Church developed a coherent argu- Papacy, as this series has hopefully Schism, which had been hugely benefi- Pope is the Catholic community’s chink with the mystique of Catholicism and ment to counter the threat, and although shown, is littered with names that as cial to almost all cardinals. A century or in the armour. Capture the Pope or kill Tthe charisma of arguably the greatest the war has certainly not been won yet, Catholics we’d rather forget. There have more later the hugely corrupt cardinals him, and you have decapitated the man to have occupied the Chair of St the weapons are now in the arsenal. been Popes who were scoundrels, seek- elected Adrian V, whose sobriety began Church. Roman and German Emperors, Peter for centuries. In a way, the suffer- Pope after Pope since Pope Leo XIII ers of power and wealth, men who were the Church’s path to recovery after the Protestant reformers, monarchs of all ing last years and the great globally- have provided modern Catholics with a of the world, not merely in it. There abuses of the Borgia Papacy. When men types, Napoleon, and the totalitarian witnessed funeral summed up what the worldview that is rich, grounded in have been non-entities, too, figures who listen, the Spirit clearly speaks. rulers of the 20th century all targeted the Pope had achieved: the Church had Scripture and, above all, rooted in Truth. have been reduced to their name alone. Pope in order to weaken or destroy the emerged from the Upper Room, confi- Each of these Popes contributed his own Worst of all, Popes were responsible in ope Francis is the 266th Pope, Church. At the very least, they tried to dently bestriding the world stage. special insight to this worldview: Pope part for the parting of the Catholic and starting with St Peter. There have prevent the Faithful from having com- It was a significant change from a Leo XIII gave us the Rosary and Our Orthodox Churches, and, in the late 15th now been Bishops of Rome for munion with the Bishop of Rome, at century earlier, when the Church was Lady, Pope St Pius X, the insight into the and early 16th centuries, Popes actively Pover two millennia. The office of the worst, they martyred him. still coming to terms with the loss of the destructiveness of modernism, Pope contributed to the greatest crisis the Pope has much changed over that period Yet ‘the gates of hell shall not prevail’ Papal States and the modern world, not Benedict XV,the message of peace, Pope Church has endured in its existence. and there have been severe crises in the and they have not. The Church has to mention two centuries earlier, when Pius XI, the understanding to resist total- The question is frequently asked how Church, but the Pontifex Maximus is still sometimes survived in spite of the Napoleon was still supreme and the itarianism, Pope Pius XII opened our this can be, when the Church teaches that in place. It is almost impossible to imag- Bishop of Rome, but often an extraordi- Pope in captivity, the Church reduced to eyes to the global aspect of the Church the Holy Spirit guides the conclaves dur- ine this: no other institute has lasted this nary man donned the white cassock and a shadow of its former self. and Blessed Pope John XXIII gave us ing which Popes are elected. The answer long, nor does any other contemporary almost single-handedly rescued the The Church has truly been blessed Vatican II. Pope Paul VI began the fight is startlingly simple: cardinals can be institute have the same sense of opti- Church from the abyss. The list of over the past century or so in the leaders back against the demotion of the human deaf, too. That men fall for temptation is mism for the future. We have had Pales- highly competent Popes is a long one, it has had. It is indicative of how used person, which Blessed Pope John Paul II hardly surprising; that they do the oppo- tinian, Syrian, Greek, North African, and they have been given as much we have become to the success of the poured into a concrete form. Both Popes site is positively amazing. A corrupt and German, Polish, Dutch, English, Span- prominence in this series as the weak restoration since 1815 that many can also began to travel to the global Church. self-seeking group of cardinals, or, ish, French and, of course, Italian Popes. and incompetent ones. Given a succes- call the relative lack of vocations (we before the conclaves, an emperor of the Culture looks like a shifting, unsteady sion of competent Popes, the Church are at a level considered normal for ince the death of Pope John Paul same type, may be expected to elect a reality compared to the successor to the can flourish and grow: this happened in much of the 18th and 19th centuries) II we have had two more Popes: Pope that mirrors their own interest. The Prince of the Apostles. The fact that the the late Roman Empire, in the eighth and the decline in attendance (from an Pope Benedict XVI and Pope same is true of the inclinations of a Pope. current incumbent is from the Americas and ninth centuries, in the High Middle unprecedented peak in the 1950s) a cri- SFrancis. I feel it is inappropriate to A that is ‘conserva- only serves to underline that fact. Ages, in the later 16th century and in the sis. By doing so, we forget that the West, include both men in a series on histori- tive’ hardly surprises the world when the “You are Peter, and on this rock will I last 130 years. There is no Catholic where this has happened, is only a part cal figures since they are both still alive. Pope it elects is also ‘conservative.’ build my Church and the gates of hell Church without a Pope, and so writing a of a much larger Church, which has However, Pope Benedict XVI’s contri- What is astounding is that these same shall not prevail against it” (Matthew history of the Papacy is always difficult: come into existence largely in the past bution to the teaching of the Church is emperors or cardinals frequently elected 16:18); this fact is central to Catholicism, it does not have an end, and frequently two centuries. well-known, and even now we can Popes that did not suit their worldly it gives the Church its authority, the the working of Providence may be dis- Crises the Church has faced aplenty safely say that his vast corpus of writ- interests, that did not follow their reli- Popes their pre-eminence. In the Creed, cerned only many decades or even cen- in the past 2000 years, some of which ings will have profound importance in gious or political inclinations at all. we affirm that ‘we believe in one holy turies after the event. I just hope that this brought about from the outside, some the centuries to come. As rarely before, Many of the great medieval Popes upset Catholic and apostolic Church.’ She is modest series has done justice to the from the inside. However, in the past the encounter with the Son of God is their patrons when they cared for their global, but She is above all built on the office that has defined the Church and century, Catholicism has had to deal placed before us as an act of love, and Church first and for worldly politics sec- rock of Apostolic succession. This on which the transmission and authen- with ‘only’ two existentialist threats: all that flows from it. However different ond. The elections of Pope Pius IX, makes the person of the Pope central. ticity of our Faith rests. 22 CELEBRATING LIFE THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 23 2013

By Dan McGinty

CATHOLICS in Annandale Celebrating Life and Eskdale led the celebra- tion of Fr Joseph Holmes’ Do you have a special golden jubilee in a show of occasion from your parish the great esteem in which he is held in the area. or a celebration at your Dumfries-born Fr Holmes has school that you wish to served with the Mill Hill Mis- share with the SCO? If so, sionaries since his ordination in 1963, bringing the Gospel to e-mail Dan McGinty: East Africa and working closely [email protected] with his flock, but it is for his contribution to communities much closer to home that he is remembered in Scotland. Despite many years in his beloved Kenya, Fr Holmes EWTN PROGRAMMES never forgot the people of Dum- friesshire and the surrounding SUN 25 AUGUST WED 28 AUGUST areas and was on hand when the 9AM 1PM LIVE people there suffered two very EWTN FAMILY CELEBRATION DAILY MASS different traumas. SUNDAY MORNING SESSION 8PM He was home on leave on the 11AM RUSSIA'S CATHOLICS night of the Lockerbie bombing ANGELUS WITH POPE FRANCIS and found himself ministering to 9PM devastated families and friends 1PM CATHOLIC FORMATION - MADE LIVE SUNDAY MASS in the aftermath of the attack. IN HIS IMAGE Despite plans to travel, Fr Golden years at home and abroad 3PM THURS 29 AUGUST Holmes immediately abandoned EWTN FAMILY CELEBRATION 1PM LIVE them and put himself at the serv- ADDRESS BY MARCUS GRODI DAILY MASS ice of those in need. 6PM 8PM Speaking of his ministry, this THE WORLD OVER LIVE incident was singled out by the EWTN LIVE 7PM General Council of the Mill Hill EWTN FAMILY CELEBRATION 9PM Missionaries on the occasion of ADDRESS BY FATHER MITCH CATHOLIC FORMATION - MADE his golden jubilee. PACWA IN HIS IMAGE “You witnessed the sky fall on 8PM FRI 30 AUGUST you and the inhabitants of PARISH PRIEST OF MAJDANEK 1PM LIVE Lockerbie,” they said in tribute ABOUT SAINT OMELIAN KOVCH DAILY MASS to him. “You will always be 10PM 7PM remembered for giving up the opportunity of a renewal course VATICANO FORGOTTEN HERITAGE: 11PM LIVE in the Holy Land in favour of EUROPE AND HER SAINTS staying with the bereaved of the BENEDICTION 8PM LIVE Lockerbie disaster and the dev- MON 26 AUGUST THE WORLD OVER astated inhabitants,” 1PM 9PM Fr Holmes was on hand again DAILY MASS CATHOLIC FORMATION - MADE as the area was shaken by the 1PM NEW SERIES IN HIS IMAGE revelations in 2004 that Fr LIVE HOLY MASS George Campbell, a priest then (Top) Fr Holmes in Kenya. (Above) the same people to heal wounds Columba’s in Annan, St Luke’s SAT 31 AUGUST 9PM serving in Annan, Gretna and The priest with children from St of a different kind and in a differ- in Moffat and Holy Trinity, DOOR OF FAITH 1PM LIVE Langholm, had been arrested for Columba’s Primary School in Annan ent way,” Fr Holmes said. Lockerbie, as the Catholics of TUES 27 AUGUST DAILY MASS possessing indecent images of “I will never forget the kindly the area thanked the much loved 1PM LIVE 7PM young girls.Again, he ministered welcome I was given and the Fr Holmes, who will always be DAILY MASS WHAT EVERY CATHOLIC NEEDS to the shocked Catholic popula- be a battle-scarred scene on a dark way I was enfolded into the remembered in the area for the 9PM TO KNOW ABOUT HELL tion and helped restore a faith that December night and witnessed so bosom of this community. I have relief he brought them at their CATHOLIC FORMATION - MADE 9PM had been tested and shaken in the much destruction, pain and suf- enjoyed life and ministry to the lowest points. IN HIS IMAGE DOGMATIC THEOLOGY aftermath of the revelations. fering I had no idea that I would full here ever since.” “As I stood on what seemed to be returning to the same area and Celebrations were held in St I [email protected] LAY READERS’ GUIDE by Fr John Breslin Muirhead couple marks 70th wedding anniversary

PARISHIONERS of St Barbara’s SUNDAY AUGUST 25 Church in Muirhead looked on in won- Isaiah 66:18-21. Response: Go out to the whole der as a local couple celebrated their world and provlaim the Good News! Hebrews 12:5- 70th wedding anniversary. 7, 11-13. Luke 13:22-30. Paddy and Hannah Burns, both 90, were surrounded by family, friends and well- MONDAY wishers as parish priest Fr Kenny Camp- St Paul to Thessaonians 1:1-5,8b-10. Response: bell and Kiltegan Father Fr John McLaughlin celebrated a thanksgiving The Lord takes delight in his people. Matthew Mass. 23:13-22. Married in St Aloysius in Springburn in 1943 the celebrations were naturally low TUESDAY key, with a reception breakfast in the St Paul to Thessaonians 2:1-8. Response: O Lord, mother of the bride’s house after the 10am you search me and you know me. Matthew 23:23-26. nuptial Mass and tea, bread and butter with the groom’s parents in the evening. WEDNESDAY As one of 13 siblings the sparse wartime St Paul to Thessaonians 2:9-13. Response: O luxuries were even fewer and further apart, Lord, you search me and you know me. Matthew but the couple were as happy together then 23:27-32. as they are today. Looking back of the long years of mar- THURSDAY riage together on the occasion of their plat- St Paul to Thessaonians 3:7-13. Response: Fill us inum jubilee Mr Burns spoke of the changes The celebration was attended by the marital journey. with your love that we may rejoice. Mark 6:17-29. he has witnessed in the parish down through happy couple’s children James, Margaret, Perhaps seeking to find words of wis- the years, in particular, the building of the John, Anne and Kathleen, while they were dom from the couple to pass on to the cur- FRIDAY current church in 1954. delighted by a visit from their grandson rent generation of young husbands and St Paul to Thessaonians 4:1-8. Response: Rejoice, “My friend Frank McMahon and myself Stuart, who had travelled all the way from wives, you just, in the Lord. Matthew 25:1-13. built the driveway when the parish was Australia to be with them. Fr Campbell’s request about the secret of started all those years ago,” Mr Burns said. “Hannah and Paddy are a great couple a happy marriage was met with a simple “We worked in the evening after a shift down that are an example to us all,” Fr Campbell piece of advice. SATURDAY the pits, and the stained glass windows were said. “They have been married for more “For me it is doing what I am told, and St Paul to Thessaonians 4:9-11. Response: The paid for by local miners who donated two than many live their lives and are an inspi- having four cans of Guinness every week- Lord comes to rule the peple with fairness. shillings sixpence a week for four weeks!” ration to young couples setting out on their end!” Mr Burns said. Matthew 25:14-30. Friday August 23 2013 SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH CELEBRATING LIFE 23 SPOTLIGHT ON...

Aberdeen welcomes new port chaplain (Left to right) Euan McCarthur from the Apostleship of By Dan McGinty Pupils from St Joseph’s Primary School in Aberdeen raised £2000 towards the Northcote Care Home the Sea, Fr Keith Herrera and Doug Duncan, the new Mini-Bus Appeal. The money was raised through a sponsored walk by the children and thanks to their North-East port chaplain THE Sea Sunday events in Aberdeen pro- effort the fund received a very welcome boost. The pupils also brought plants along with them on their vided an opportunity for the new Apostleship walk, and at Northcote Care Home they adopted a part of the garden and laid out their plans to revitalise of the Sea port chaplain to introduce himself. tance of this charity,” he said. “We all rely on sea- their own little corner of Northcote with lots of colourful plants. Mrs Tominey, headteacher of St Joseph’s, Doug Duncan, who takes over from his long farers for so much of our everyday stuff so it’s only handed over a cheque on behalf of the children to Dr Anne Cannon, a trustee of Northcote, who was serving predecessor Brian Kilkerr, was on hand at right Doug is here to tell us of some of the dangers joined for the presentation by Mrs McAllister, one of the parents at St Joseph’s who runs the Garden Club St Mary’s Cathedral to speak about the work of the and hardships these very important people face there, and Sigi Gray and Diane Livingstone of Northcote Care Home AoS and his new role as North-East Chaplain. while at sea.” Covering Aberdeen, Fraserburgh and Peterhead Mr Duncan was joined by Euan McArthur, as he takes up his new role caring for the physical, Apostleship of the Sea’s national development emotional and spiritual needs of seafarers in Scot- officer for Scotland, who was on hand to share land, his appearance Masses in St Mary’s gave him more information with the many massgoers who the perfect opportunity to highlight his work and were inspired by what they had heard. Celebrating Life the work of his colleagues in the AoS. “It’s great to be given the opportunity to tell Fr Keith Herrera, cathedral administrator, was more people about AoS,” Mr Duncan said. Do you have a special occasion from your parish or pleased to open St Mary’s to Mr Duncan and spoke “Whether it’s practical or spiritual help or just a a celebration at your school that you wish to share of his admiration for his work and the importance listening ear, we are hear to help ease the worries with the SCO? If so, e-mail Dan McGinty: of seafarers to our everyday lives. of those at sea.” “We were delighted to welcome Doug to speak [email protected] more about Apostleship of the Sea and the impor- I [email protected] SPOTLIGHT ON...

Year of Faith events continued in Melrose as parishioners from St Peter’s in Livingston made a pilgrimage to the abbey there. Mass was celebrated in the ruins of the High Altar in Melrose Abbey as the visitors from Livingston enjoyed a taste of Scottish Catholic history. The visit was led by Fr Jeremy Bath, who serves as parish priest for St Andrew’s, St Peter’s and St Phillip’s in Livingston, and he celebrated Mass for the 48 pilgrims from St Peter’s in the ruined abbey. He was assisted by Deacon Duncan McFarlane, who delivered a SSVP members have a ball in Balloch homily which drew from the ancient history of the abbey, the first Cistercian monastery in Scotland which was founded by the order in 1163. The visit to the Borders was a homecoming of sorts for Fr Bath, who had MEMBERS of the Society previously served as parish priest in Kelso and Hawick, and many of his former parishioners joined their of St Vincent de Paul in counterparts from Livingston for the spiritual and historic celebration St Kessog’s enjoyed a spe- cial celebration as their conference marked its golden jubilee. Gathering together for Mass, celebrated by St Kessog’s parish priest Fr Willie Monaghan (above and right with members), the members gave thanks for the 50 years of service to the community by the SSVP in Balloch before relaxing with some refreshments and entertainment and looking back on the many enjoyable years spent working together. Fr Monaghan also serves as spiritual director for the confer- ence, and was delighted to take part in the celebrations with them. However, the SSVP did- n’t forget their duties even on to transport elderly and house- where they could join in the their golden jubilee and helped bound parishioners to the Mass festivities. 24 FR ROLHEISER THE SCO SUPPORTS THE YEAR OF FAITH SCOTTISH CATHOLIC OBSERVER Friday August 23 2013 Rationalising anger and moral indignation

we react to that message that divides. We see this standings between our churches, to the hate-filled his being a prophet. His approach to things and his already at the time of His birth. Jesus is born, and rhetoric of our radio and television talk-shows, to rhetoric too much resembled that of an ideologi- Fr Ronald some react with understanding and joy, while oth- the editorials and blogs that demonise everyone cally-driven talk-show host who divides the world ers react with misunderstanding and hatred. That who does not agree with them, to the judgmental up too-neatly between angels and demons, absolute Rolheiser dynamic has continued down through the centuries way we talk about each other inside our coffee cir- right and absolute wrong, and has a too-facile divi- to this very day when Jesus is not only misunder- cles. We are all venting, mostly unhealthily, but for- sion as to who is on God’s side and who is on the stood and seen as a threat by many non-Christians, ever under the guise of bringing the fire of love and devil’s side. That kind of talk is mostly bitter, hate- HAVE come to set the earth on fire but especially when His person and message are truth to the planet. However, if the truth be told, filled, one-sided, and high divisive, but it justifies and how I wish it were already blaz- used to justify bitter and hate-filled divisions more often than not, the fire we are bringing is more itself under the banner of truth and love, self-pro- ing. Do you think that I have come to among Christians and to justify the bitterness that the fire of Babel than of Pentecost. Our moral fevers claiming itself as prophetic. establish peace on earth? No, I tell invariably bring about more division than unity. Daniel Berrigan rightly suggests that a real you, but rather division. From now on prophet makes a vow of love, not of alienation. It a household of five will be divided, three against Jesus came precisely everal years ago, for example, I was at a is easy to get this in reverse, and we frequently do. two and two against three.” to bring peace to this clergy meeting at which each of the priests Granted, there is a fire that divides, even while ‘IThis saying of Jesus is one of the most misun- present was asked to state publicly what he remaining the fire of love and Pentecost (below). derstood teachings in all of scripture and, because earth, as the angels Sfelt was the salient gift that he brought to his min- But it is as fire that is always and everywhere of this, from the time of Jesus’ birth until this very istry. One of the priests, who had a long history of respectful, charitable, and inclusive, never enflam- day, we have been able to cloak a lot of our lack of proclaim at His birth, as being a problem-child to both his bishop and his ing us with bitterness, as does so much of our con- charity, lack of respect, bitterness, and hatred parishioners, self-confidently described himself in temporary religious and moral rhetoric. inside the mantle of prophecy, claiming that the His entire ministry this way: “My gift is that I am an agitator! I stir divisions we cause are the divisions to which Jesus attests to and as He things up! I don’t let people get comfortable. I I Fr Ronald Rolheiser is a Catholic priest and is referring when He said He is bringing fire to the bring Christ’s fire! I am prophetic!” He was cer- member of the Missionary Oblates of Mary earth. But we are wrong. Why? powerfully witnesses to tainly right about the agitation, the discomfort, and Immaculate. He is also president of the Oblate First, the fire that Jesus passionately longs to the fire. His bishop had no end of phone calls attest- School of Theology in San Antonio, . bring to this earth is not the fire of division and in His Death. Jesus ing to that. But there was a lot of scepticism as to Contact him: [email protected] polarisation, but the fire of the Holy Spirit, the fire came to bring peace to of Pentecost, namely, the fire of charity, joy, peace, goodness, understanding, and forgiveness. And this the world: no one may fire unites rather than divides. Moreover, in answer to His question: “Do you think that I have come to doubt that establish peace on earth?” the answer is: absolutely, without doubt. Jesus came precisely to bring peace to this earth, as the angels proclaim at His birth, as invariably characterises our public debates on reli- His entire ministry attests to, and as He powerfully gious and moral issues. Jesus still divides, not witnesses to in His death. Jesus came to bring peace because His person and message are one-sided, to the world; no one may doubt that. divisive, or hate-filled, but because we too often Then how does division enter? And why does use them in that way. Jesus tell us that His person and teaching will In effect, from the time of his birth until today, bring about polarisation, hatred, and division? If we have perennially used Jesus’ to rationalise our the fire that Jesus brings to this earth is meant to own anger and fears. We all do it, and the effects of unite us, why does it so often divide us? this are seen everywhere: from the bitter polarisa- It is not Jesus’ message that divides; it is how tion within our politics, to the bitter misunder-

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