This weeks columns
Pope’s visit reminds us to take inspiration from the martyrs of Japan
November 29th, 2019 | 
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But somewhere along the line I caught a glimpse of a picture of Pope Francis paused for prayer on the hill where St Paul Miki and 25 others were crucified in 1597.
And then I read that hundreds more were killed in the decades that followed.
For more than 200 years, there was not a single Catholic priest in the country, but small communities of ‘hidden Christians’ kept Catholicism alive by secretly Baptising their children and teaching them the Faith.
It’s funny how patterns repeat through history because that last sentence neatly describes Scotland after the reformation.
Brutal crackdown
Whereas Scotland had a ... continue reading.
The everyday life of a Catholic school chaplain revealed
November 22nd, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
It surprises so many people that the mission of a school chaplain is not restricted to the Religious Education department. This is because Faith breathes in every corner of a Catholic school community, from the classroom to the sports field, from the social space to the staff room.... continue reading.
Be ready to stand up for Catholic education as secular agendas gather pace
November 22nd, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
In our increasingly secular society, Catholic schools and their ethos, through which pupils are encouraged to put their Faith into action, enhance our society.... continue reading.
We owe a great debt to Christians of the Holy Land
September 27th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
We are able to visit Christian sites in the Holy Land today because their locations have been guarded and protected by a faithful community for 2,000 years, writes Fr Michael Kane... continue reading.
Cardinal inspired by Scotland’s Catholic youth
September 26th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
James Bundy reflects on meeting American Cardinal Raymond Burke during his recent visit to Glasgow... continue reading.
The works of CS Lewis direct both young and old to God
September 20th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
Emily Black on why children’s stories are not just for kids... continue reading.
Without the Resurrection, everything else is meaningless
September 20th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
There are lots of lessons to be learned from the present crisis in the Church, but the theological heart must be the Resurrection, says Fr Jamie McMorrin... continue reading.
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