BCOS Documents on Reopening of Churches

In May 2020 the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland established four working groups; an Infection Control Group, Pastoral Ministry Group, Seminary Formation Group and Episcopal Finance Committee, to advise them on various aspects of how Church life would be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

These documents have been developed by the above working groups to inform, advise and support parish communities about how to plan for churches re-opening to the public. Read more “BCOS Documents on Reopening of Churches” →

No streamed Mass tonight

I cannot find words to express how sorry I am that this evening Mass, scheduled at 7 pm, was not streamed.

The Mass was offered; I only realised it had not been streamed after I finished the Mass. It was a simple mistake made by me and I’m really, really sorry about that.

Confessions in the garden

The recent easing of the restrictions means that now I can offer hearing confessions in the parish garden. There are a few important caveats to such an arrangement.

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Alexa at Mass

What could happen when an Amazon smart speaker is in the room where Mass is said?

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The Luminous Mysteries

These mysteries are about the public ministry of Jesus when He was teaching the apostles about the work they, and we, should do to continue the work of saving and healing that He started and made possible through His death and resurrection.

The Baptism of Jesus Read more “The Luminous Mysteries” →

Updates on lockdown

Quotation from the official document published on 21 May 2020 on the phased easing of restrictions: Read more “Updates on lockdown” →

Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary

Mysteries of the Rosary: The glorious mysteries

Jesus has done his work, now the responsibility rests with us.

The resurrection Read more “Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary” →

Catholicism in a time of Coronavirus

“The COVID-19 pandemic has been a great and unexpected trial. But for Catholics this trial is not only economic, social, or medical—it is spiritual.” Read more “Catholicism in a time of Coronavirus” →

Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary

Life gets tougher as we grow older and the grim realities of a world damaged by sin become obvious.

The agony in the garden Read more “Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary” →

Day of Prayer for Humanity

Dear fellow believers and brothers and sisters in humanity,

Our world is facing at the moment a great danger that threatens the lives of millions of people around the world due to the growing spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While we reaffirm the role of medicine and scientific research in fighting this pandemic, we should not forget to seek refuge in God, as we face this severe crisis. Read more “Day of Prayer for Humanity” →