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Communication means taking control

May 17th, 2013 | comments icon 1 COMMENT

THE prophet Jeremiah really ought to be made the patron of all journalists. The atrocities that befell him for telling the Jewish people things that they didn’t want to hear would make your eyes water. At least two kickings were administered two him; one of them by his own brothers. Death threats were against him and he was imprisoned for a spell. He truly is a newspaperman’s prophet, though it is unrecorded if he had an unhealthy pallor, kept unsocial hours and liked the odd drink. I am not suggesting here that it is a journalist’s primary purpose to break ... continue reading.
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Peril of ignoring the existence of Hell

April 26th, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

An emerging characteristic of Pope Francis’ Pontificate is his frequent references to the Devil and Hell, says Gerald Warner... continue reading.


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‘It is often in times of crisis that the Lord does call’

April 19th, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

A letter from Bishop Toal of Argyll and the Isles for Vocations Sunday... continue reading.


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In response to school merger protest

April 12th, 2013 | comments icon 16 COMMENTS

By Councillor Maureen Henry... continue reading.


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Remembering a magnificent mentor

April 12th, 2013 | comments icon 8 COMMENTS

A great teacher can leave a lasting impression on pupils, their Faith, mental and spiritual development... continue reading.


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Walk with the poor and suffering

April 5th, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

In her debut SCO SCIAF column, Executive Director Patricia Chalé reflects on the worsening humanitarian disaster in Syria and explains how we can all walk the path with those in need to help them along ... continue reading.


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Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi Easter message 2013

March 31st, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Dear brothers and sisters in Rome and throughout the world, Happy Easter!... continue reading.


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Pope Francis’ Easter Vigil homily 2013

March 30th, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Dear Brothers and Sisters, In the Gospel of this radiant night of the Easter Vigil, we first meet the women who go the tomb of Jesus with spices to anoint his body (cf. Lk 24:1-3). ... continue reading.


Papal preacher’s Good Friday homily

March 29th, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

The official text of today's Good Friday sermon in St Peter's Basilica, preached by Capuchin Friar Raniero Cantalamessa, preacher of the Papal household. The service was presided over by Pope Francis (above)... continue reading.


Drawing strength from hope that springs at Easter

March 29th, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— Easter message from Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, president of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland... continue reading.


‘Dear lay faithful, be close to your priests,’ Holy Father preaches at first Chrism Mass of his Papacy

March 28th, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Full text of Pope Francis' homily for Chrism Mass in Rome this morning with 1600 priests at St Peter’s Basilica... continue reading.



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