This week's feature
Fr Applejack: Christmas tale
December 23rd, 2019 | 
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The snow lay deeply in the grounds of St Mary’s Church. Old Father Jack O’Malley relished it. It reminded him of his young days in County Cork when his mother would warp a warm woollen scarf around his neck, push his mittens on his numb fingers, peck his check and send him off to school. Yes, Fr Jack loved the snow.
He ignored the gust that blew in from the busy street and, pushing his biretta firmly down on his head and smoothing his cassock. Fr Jack O’Malley was one of the old-time priests. He took a step back.
“All right Aggie,” ... continue reading.
2019: a good year at the chalkface for SCES
December 23rd, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
Barbara Coupar, director of the Scottish Catholic Education Service, reflects on the good work of SCES over the last year.... continue reading.
With freedom of speech comes responsibility and respect
December 23rd, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
We must be cautious of any measure which could restrict our freedom of speech, warns James Bundy... continue reading.
Scotland’s bishops wish you a happy, holy Christmas
December 23rd, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
All eight Scottish bishops give their annual Christmas message to Catholics across the country.... continue reading.
‘Oh come all ye Faithful, let’s keep Advent on track’
December 13th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
With the increasing commercialisation of Christmas, it’s vital to remember its true meaning, reflects Colette Cooper.... continue reading.
Blood of the martyrs, seed of hope
December 6th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
Mgr Peter Magee was a serving Vatican diplomat in El Salvador when, in 1989, six Jesuits, their housekeeper and her daughter were murdered. Thirty years on, he recalls the turmoil of the times, and his visit to the murder scene.... continue reading.
Split opinions on the body of the Church
December 6th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
Division over teaching on the Eucharist has a long history which continues to this day, writes Colette Cooper.... continue reading.
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