This weeks columns
Signs of St Mungo can be found in Glasgow – if you know where to look
January 11th, 2019 | 
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When I was a wee boy in the 1950s, I bumped into St Mungo every day.
That’s because, as you waited for a Glasgow Corporation tram, trolleybus or bus, you couldn’t help noticing the saint, dressed as a bishop, looking at you as the vehicle drew up at your stop.
There he was, right at the top of the city coat of arms carried proudly by every corporation vehicle in those days.
Today, as we near St Mungo’s annual feast on January 13, is the city’s patron saint as visible as he was then? Where are you likely to encounter him in ... continue reading.
Baptism is the moment a soul is changed forever
January 11th, 2019 | 0 COMMENTS
Despite all the tears, gurgles and chaos, the wonderous Sacrament is a ‘gateway to all Christian life’ — By Fr Jamie McMorrin... continue reading.
Shining a light on Christmas tradition
December 27th, 2018 | 0 COMMENTS
Brandon McGinley sees the beating heart of Faith behind the seasonal commercialism.... continue reading.
A year of firsts for Catholics and MSPs
December 27th, 2018 | 0 COMMENTS
Director of the Catholic Parliamentary Office Anthony Horan says we should not be timid about championing our contributions to society... continue reading.
A Christmas gift that can’t be ordered on Amazon
December 27th, 2018 | 0 COMMENTS
This time of year is a great opportunity for evangelisation as people return to church, writes Fr Jamie McMorrin... continue reading.
Light a Christmas candle for Christ
December 14th, 2018 | 0 COMMENTS
With public spaces rejecting Nativity cribs, displays of the real meaning of Christmas are needed in our homes, writes Fr Michael Kane.... continue reading.
LGBT issues and Catholic schools
December 7th, 2018 | 0 COMMENTS
Following concerns about the teaching of LGBT matters in Catholic schools, Barbara Coupar of the Scottish Catholic Education Service addresses the Church’s implementation of the government-backed TIE campaign.... continue reading.
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