Saved by Grace through Faith and not by Works is a long standing disagreement between Catholic and Protestants with regard to justification and salvation. So what are we to make of this? What does the Bible say?
Government Consultation on Changing Legal Gender: The Scottish Government is consulting on new legislation around the ability to legally change gender. Consultation closes on 17th March. The Catholic Parliamentary Office has prepared a four page briefing to help people engage with the consultation process.
MARRIAGE MATTERS (www.twoinoneflesh.org.uk) First Sunday of Lent (Genesis 2:7-9; 3: 1-7 Romans 5:12-19 Matthew 4:1-11) Avoid independence Today, both Eve and Jesus are tempted to become independent, to turn away from the love of God.
RCIA candidates will be presented for the Right of Election. Let us pray for those who are continuing their RCIA journey towards full communion with the Catholic Church - offering a prayer for their protection & reception ceremony.
Praying Psalm 91 seems fitting against the current Coronavirus situation. Praying and taking practical, 'good hygiene' measures can help us all in this time of uncertainty.
Day of Prayer for all who suffer from Abuse The Catholic community throughout Scotland is called to set aside Friday 28th February 2020 as a Day of Prayer for all who have suffered, or are suffering, from any form of abuse.
Marriage Matters (www.twoinoneflesh.org.uk) Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time (Lev 19:1-2, 17-18 1 Cor 3:16-23 Matt 5:38-48) Finding the joy in our sacramental relationship
Our Lenten Season begins with Ash Wednesday on 26 February. It is a day of fast and abstinence, which means giving up one meal of the day and abstaining from meat for the whole of the day.
Lenten Station Masses This is the third year of our Lenten Station Masses where our diocese imitates the ancient practice of the Church in Rome, where the Pope would celebrate Mass in a different parish church on each of the days of Lent.
This Lent Retreat is a course in prayer. It’s aim is to help you get to know and love Jesus Christ better in order to live a deeper and more authentic Christian life of service.
Marriage Matters: (www.twoinoneflesh.org.uk) Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Ecclesiasticus 15:15-20 1 Cor 2:6-10 Matthew 5:17-37) Making the right choices. Choices!
Kevin Turley and Bishop John Keenan take a walk around Paisley, starting at the historic Paisley abbey. They discuss the history of the Catholic Church in Scotland and explore St. Pope John Paul II’s ideas on nationhood and how they can be applied to the Scottish context. EWTN on Wednesday 12th at 11am and 15th at 8pm
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Isaiah 58:7-10 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Matthew 5:13-16) Unity is the key When we married, a new flame was lit in our Church, signified by the lighting of a new candle as we made our vows and became “Little Church” together.
MARRIAGE MATTERS Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13 1 Cor 1:26-31 Matt 5:1-12) Being human - we are human be-ings, not do-ings