Scottish Catholic Observer

Cardinal Keith O’Brien and the Right Rev John Christie, moderator of the Church of Scotland, issued a joint statement saying they stood together against violence, abuse and bigotry ahead of yesterday’s Celtic and Rangers League Cup final.

http://news.stv.tv/scotland/west-central/236605-church-leaders-in-joint-calls-for-showcase-old-firm-final/

Cardinal Sean Brady urges everyone to read the Irish bishops’ pastoral response to Towards Healing and Renewal, which includes £9 million co-funding over the next five years to the expanded counselling service for survivors.

http://www.oecumene.radiovaticana.org/en1/Articolo.asp?c=471466

Pope offers prayers for crisis in Libya.

http://cnsblog.wordpress.com/2011/03/20/pope-offers-prayers-for-crisis-in-libya/

Thousands still missing our priority, says Tokyo Archbishop.

http://www.oecumene.radiovaticana.org/en1/Articolo.asp?c=471191

Dancing with the saints: that’s the key to Lent according to Carmelite Father Francois-Marie Lethel who led the Pope and his top aides in their Lenten reflections March 13-19.

http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1101089.htm

Congregation for the Clergy on the Second Sunday of Lent.

http://www.catholic.org/clife/lent/story.php?id=40763

Official website for WYD merchandise is launched

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_V3AcuTsTd0

Pontifical Council for Culture has confirmed that they will begin the Church’s official dialogue with atheists and agnostics in Paris on March 24 and 25. The session will conclude with a broadcast address by Pope Benedict XVI.

http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/popes-speech-will-conclude-first-session-of-catholic-atheist-dialogue/

AND FINALLY

In honour of the solemnity at weekend—Time to ‘Go to Joseph’ Recalling Jesus’ earthly father’s commitment to God’s will and his intercession on his feast day.

http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/

—Cross Wires is the Scottish Catholic Observer newspaper’s blog

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