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Diocese of Paisley
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With the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland and throughout the UK we eagerly anticipate the State Visit of Pope Benedict XVI in September.
“Getting to know Pope Benedict”
Pope Benedict received some very negative publicity when he delivered a lecture in the University of Regensburg, Germany, on 12 September 2006. In this lecture he quoted from a 14th century author who was critical of Islam, and as a result Pope Benedict was unfairly accused of being himself harshly critical of the Muslim faith.
Following the criticism of his words, the pope unreservedly apologised for any offence he had caused, and made it quite plain that he was not using the quoted words as his own. He also has warmly welcomed Muslim and other religious faith leaders at various meetings and discussion forums organized by the Vatican
As Pope, Benedict XVI continues to ensure that the Catholic Church is actively involved in interreligious dialogue with all the major world faiths, and he personally marks the major feasts of these religions with words of support and letters of encouragement
As the readings this Sunday speak powerfully of the universal dimension of God’s call, it might be appropriate to allow Pope Benedict to guide us in our acceptance and acknowledgment of God’s presence leading and guiding these other faiths. The pope does not advocate a spirit of relativism among the world’s religions, but neither does he reject anything that is good and true in them.
During his visit to Great Britain, the Pope will meet and pray with interfaith leaders, and so affirm that the Catholic community is committed to ongoing dialogue in interfaith relations. It is important that as Catholic Christians of the 21st century, we have a mindset which sees other religions not as the enemy, but as vehicles for God’s presence in the world.
Weekly Prayer Intention
We pray that the need for interreligious dialogue in Great Britain today be recognized as a central aspect of our commitment to living out the Gospel message
Further resources in preparation for the Pope's visit can be found on the websites below:
The Diocese of Paisley now has a Facebook page which can be reached by clicking on the link below.
Diocesan News
Funeral Details for Canon Thomas Grace
Read More...Bishop Philip will be leading the Diocesan Lourdes Day at Carfin on Sunday 15th August 2010. Mass, with the Anointing of the Sick, will be celebrated by Bishop Philip at 3pm followed by a Eucharistic Procession....
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Pentecost Sunday
Pastoral Message Ahead of the Visit of Pope Benedict XVI
to Great Britain 16th - 19th September 2010
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Bishop's Homily - 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) In today's Gospel, the Lord invites us to stand ready for the Son of Man is coming at an hour we do not expect. When the Lord comes, he comes to save us, he comes with...
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Bishop's Homily - Solemnity of the Birthday of St. John the Baptist Feast of the Birth of St John the Baptist When I was a seminarian at the Scots College in Rome, the Rector in my early years was an Edinburgh priest, the redoubtable Canon Daniel Patrick Boyle....
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Bishop's Homily - 25th Anniversary of the Ordination of Canon Gerard Tartaglia 25th Anniversary of the Ordination to the Priesthood of Father Gerard Tartaglia JCL In this evening’s Gospel, Jesus speaks to us of the profound spiritual joy which...
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Bishops' Homily - Funeral of Fr. Patrick Woods Funeral Mass of Father Patrick Woods In response to a question put to him just the other evening by a priest at a prayer vigil in Rome to mark the end of the Year for Priests, Pope Benedict...
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Bishop's Homily - Corpus Christi The feast of Corpus Christi, or the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord, gives us the opportunity to renew our faith, our wonder and our devotion at the mystery of the Sacred Eucharist. Taking...
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World Youth Day, Madrid, August 2011
Diocesan Pilgrimage from the 14-23 August 2011, cost £775. WYD brings together young people from every continent and is a fantastic experience of faith,...
The World Youth Day in Madrid will take place in August 2011. The official website can be found by following the link below.
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