God, it is said, sends the world saints when they are most needed-not men and women of "general holiness," but specialized experts who fit into the pattern of the times and are capable of giving God's tone to their century.
In his very first pro-life action, President Donald Trump signed an executive order today reinstating the “Mexico City Policy” banning government funding of foreign pro-abortion groups like the International Planned Parenthood Federation.
Pope: May evil not get the upper hand in communication-In his Message for World Communications Day. The Pope seeks, therefore “to contribute to the search for an open and creative style of communication that never seeks to glamourize evil but instead to concentrate on solutions and to inspire a positive and responsible approach on the part of its recipients. I ask everyone to offer the people of our time storylines that are at heart “good news”.
VATICAN CITY – Archbishop José Domingo Ulloa Mendieta of Panama officially announced the dates of the next World Youth Day on Friday (Jan. 20), which is set to take place in January, rather than July as is usual, due to the weather. TOP STORIES World Youth Day Panama will take place January 2019. He made the announcement during a news conference in the country's capital, Panama City, during which he also reiterated the gratitude of the Panamanian Church to Pope Francis for choosing Panama to host WYD in 2019. According to a communique from the archdiocese, the bishop explained that the decision to choose Jan. 22-27 for the dates of the gathering, rather than holding it in July as is traditionally done, was done for reasons primarily linked to the climate and weather.
2017 marks the Fiftieth Anniversary of the passing of the Abortion Act in the United Kingdom. Since the Act was passed 8.7 million unborn children have been killed and countless mothers and fathers have been hurt by abortion. To mark this anniversary SPUC (Scotland), the oldest and one of the most well respected pro-life campaigning and educational organisation in the world, is spearheading initiatives to re-energise the pro-life movement in order to build a Culture of Life and I am keen to collaborate with this organisation, so firmly rooted in respect for the dignity of human life, on this important, albeit troubling, anniversary I would like to invite each of our parishes and schools to send two representatives to our meeting on the 25th January 2017, 7.00pm – 9.00pm, in our St Mirin's Cathedral Hall.
40 Days for Life - From March 1 through April 9, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You’re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Hardgate Road, off Shieldhall Road, Govan, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. If you’d like more information – and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact: Rose Docherty – Ogilvie2017@outlook.com.
St Fillan or Foelan was an 8th century saint from Munster in Ireland. The little hamlet of Kilallan (meaning the cell of Fillan) with its old ruined church of St Fillan and graveyard was a holy and sacred site and also a place of pilgrimage in the Middle Ages. It would be lovely to see such a hostoric site restored.
We look more 'to that' which unites us rather than that which 'divides us”. Those were Pope Francis’ words on Wednesday during his weekly General Audience as he recalled this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Abraham Gross - Who am I to you! Suggested by one of our own parishioners! Thanks and keep them coming - we would love to hear more good catholicTunes!!
Christ is baptized, not to be made holy by the water, but to make the water holy, and by his cleansing to purify the waters which he touched. For the consecration of Christ involves a more significant consecration of the water.
Think Vocation: The Magi offered their gifts to Christ. Would you be prepared to offer your gifts to Church as a Priest, Deacon or Religious Sister? If so please contact Fr. John Morrison e-mail johnmorrison1976@gmail.com or tel 01475720223.
I'm sure everyone is still enjoying the celebrations of the Christmas Season, however we can still embrace the New Year with personal goals and plans to 'make a difference'. Here is one decision that will literally make a world of a difference!