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Strong in Faith: Is the historicity of the Resurrection essential to your Faith?

April 5th, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Discussion 12: Is the historicity of the Resurrection essential to your Faith? EMERSON STEVENS: Yes, the Resurrection signifies Christ’s (literal) triumph over death, and the evidence that our sins had been paid for once and for all. While I think it is acceptable to interpret some aspects of the Bible (for example occurrences within Genesis and the Apocalypse) as allegorical, I think when we begin to question the ‘historicity’ of Christ’s deeds, we play a dangerous game that can ultimately end up with the questioning of the historicity of Christ Himself. GERALD BONNER: Yes, of course! If Jesus did not rise ... continue reading.

Strong in Faith: What are you hoping for in the next Pope?

March 8th, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— A fortnightly discussion chaired by our Catholic university chaplaincies Next time: How should we react to the events around Cardinal O’Brien? Have your say at http://www.facebook.com/scostronginfaith ... continue reading.

Are you going to Scotland’s Rio for WYD?

January 25th, 2013 | comments icon 1 COMMENT

Young Catholics are asked to book their place at the Year of Faith WYD event now to avoid disappointment ... continue reading.

Glasgow school helps build Malawi’s future

September 21st, 2012 | comments icon 2 COMMENTS

Pupils from Holyrood Secondary travelled to the African country to build schools for impoverished children... continue reading.

Holy Father looks forward to World Youth Day in a year

July 30th, 2012 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Pope Benedict XVI has congratulated organisers in advance of next year's World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and said he is looking forward to the event. ... continue reading.

History and holiness are found at Rome’s heart

February 3rd, 2012 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— Fresh from a visit to one of the world’s most historic cities, Catholic student Rachel Docherty gives us an insight into Italy’s capital... continue reading.

Uncovering poverty on the big screen

January 20th, 2012 | comments icon 1 COMMENT

— St Kentigern’s Academy students’ project to be used by leading children’s charity UNICEF... continue reading.

St Joseph’s students enjoy ‘life-changing’ experience

December 16th, 2011 | comments icon 1 COMMENT

— Group of pupils from the Catholic Secondary School in Kilmarnock enjoyed visit to Fr Martin Chambers’ former parish in Ecuador... continue reading.

Digging deep to help those in need

December 2nd, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— Pupils from St Andrew’s and St Bride’s High School come to aid of Bolivian orphanage... continue reading.

Galloway pilgrims share their thoughts on WYD 2011

September 2nd, 2011 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

This trip has definitely been the best two weeks of my life, not only because I have met and become life-long friends with so many people, but also because I have made stronger, healthier friendships with people I was already close to. ... continue reading.

World Youth Day Blog-Closing Mass

August 21st, 2011 | comments icon 1 COMMENT

Reporting live from Madrid, Sunday, August 21 2011... continue reading.