The text below is from the treaties on The Trinity by Didymus of Alexandria or Didymus the Blind (313-398 AD) The Holy Spirit renews us in baptism through his godhead, which he shares with the Father and the Son. Finding us in a state of deformity, the Spirit restores our...
The text below is from a discourse on the Psalms by the great St. Augustine (354-430 AD). It shows his his masterly grasp of theology, faith, oratory and down-to-earth common sense. Our thoughts in this present life should turn on the praise of God, because it is in praising God...
The text below is from a sermon by Blessed Isaac of Stella, Abbot (110-1169). It is worth reading and re-reading, pondering carefully and applying it to yourself. It will give you great joy and hope! Just as the head and body of a man form one single man, so the...
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Church Infection Control Group starts work Thursday 14 May 2020 The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland Covid-19 Working Group, tasked with the creation of an Infection Control Protocol to govern the phased reopening of churches for public worship met for the first time yesterday (Wednesday 13 May). Chaired by Sir Harry...
The Daily Bread, 12th May 2020: Peace in Marriage and Family Life Readings: Acts 14:19-28; Psalm 144(145):10-13a,21; John 14:27-31 “Peace I bequeath to you, my own peace I give you. Not as the world gives, do I give to you.” Jesus leaves us his peace as an inheritance. The...
The text below is from the Letter to Diognetus. The author is unknown but the text dates back to the end of the 2nd century AD. Christians are indistinguishable from other men either by nationality, language or customs. They do not inhabit separate cities of their own, or speak a...
The Bishops’ Conference of Scotland have announced the formation of a Covid-19 Working Group, which will begin examining how best to meet the long-term pastoral needs of the Catholic community during the pandemic. A range of approaches, focusing on the liturgical, spiritual and welfare needs of the Catholic community during...
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