The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

Gospel
John 16:12-15
‘All that the Father has is mine; the Spirit will take what is mine and declare it to you.’

At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, ‘I still have many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come. He will glorify me, for he will take what is mine and declare it to you. All that the Father has is mine; therefore I said that he will take what is mine and declare it to you.’

𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗲? 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗙’𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲

It's fair to say we live in turbulent times. With wars and conflicts all around us, it’s easy to lose hope.

But SCIAF – the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund – believes that a better world is possible and is urging others to join them on a pilgrimage of peace.

Michael Hamilton from SCIAF’s community engagement team said: “We are urging people to join in solidarity with us and the many innocent victims of war around the world and walk and pray for a peaceful future.”

The walk for peace will take place from 9.15am on Saturday, 13 June and will follow a 5.6-mile route from St Joseph’s Church in Blantyre to Motherwell Cathedral.

Michael said: “Many people feel hopeless right now. Every time we turn on the television, there is news of yet more bombing, yet more death. Wars are decided by politicians, but in the end it’s innocent people who suffer. We do, however, believe in the power of prayer, and it is right that we lift those who suffer injustice to God with the hope of a better world.

“We hope as many people as possible will be able to join us. Although it’s over five miles, we will be going at a gentle pace and hoping to reach the Cathedral in about two and a half hours. We will be warmly welcomed at the Cathedral with drinks and food to look forward to.

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7


Join us on a short pilgrimage walk from St Joseph’s Blantyre to Our Lady of Good Aid Cathedral, Motherwell.

Congratulazioni to Fr Eugenio Montesi, who has been awarded the annual Italian Scotland Medal in recognition of his decades of care and support for the Italian community in Scotland.

The Xaverian priest, who continues his ministry at the age of 86, received the award from the charity’s Patron, Sir Anton Muscatelli, during the annual Italian Scotland lunch at Sandro’s restaurant in Glasgow.

It was also a special occasion as families gathered to celebrate Festa della Mamma in Italy and remember mothers, both present and departed.

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𝗕𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀’ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗹𝘆 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗦𝗣𝘀

On behalf of the Bishops' Conference of Scotland, I warmly congratulate all Members of the Scottish Parliament elected to serve our nation. Your role is a noble calling, entrusted with the responsibility to act with integrity, to value every human life, and to prioritise the needs of the poorest and most vulnerable in our society. I pray that your service will be rooted in humility and guided by a sincere desire to promote truth, justice, and charity for the common good of all. I hope that you will defend fundamental freedoms, foster respectful dialogue, and work for a Scotland where every person's dignity is respected. Be assured of my prayers as you begin this important work for the people of Scotland.

Bishop John Keenan
President of the Bishops’ Conference of Scotland