Posts made in October, 2010

Thirty-First Sunday – 31 October 2010

Posted by on Oct 31, 2010 in Sunday Reflections | 0 comments

Gospel: : Luke 19: 1-10. Year C There was a man named Zaccheus…. He is a small man … he will have to climb a tree to see Jesus! Zaccheus: his name means ”God remembers”. Rightly, You will remember him, Jesus, all the more so because Your preferences are for the small people … and also for sinners, as in the case of Zaccheus. His profession cast him in the category of sinner, because there was the permanent temptation to make money at the expense of others, and it put him in contact with pagans, the Roman occupiers. For You, Lord, he is a lost sheep who must be brought back to the fold… he is a son of Abraham whose dignity must be restored. Grant us this same insight, Your insight, for seeing others, and not to “categorise” them among sinners ….. He wanted to see what kind of man Jesus was … The desire to see You must have been very strong for him to leave his banking office, to put aside his reputation as Chief Collector of Taxes without being bothered about what people would say on seeing him perched in a tree…. How great is my desire to see You, Lord? Let me hasten to meet You at Mass, with the enthusiasm of Zaccheus. Jesus called to him : come down quickly … I want to stay at your house! If Zaccheus wants to see You, Lord, You also want it, and even more that he does: I must stay at your house! It is not only for a meal that You invite Yourself. It is in his heart that You want to live, to live permanently. You explain this to those who complain: The Son of man has come to seek out and save what was lost. Remember, Jesus Saviour, all the Zaccheuses of the world. Let Your call resound to the depth of all hearts: I want to stay with you! You do it especially through the Eucharist. Through It, You invite us to your home: Whoever eats My Flesh … lives in Me and I in him (Jn.6:56). May our meeting with You at Mass, at Adoration, transform us like it transformed the publican of...

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Glasgow Group of Life in the Eucharist Movement

Posted by on Oct 26, 2010 in St. Anthony Parish | 0 comments

This is a momentuous day for the Glasgow Group.  At long last we are able to be part of the Blessed Sacrament Communication Network.

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Thirtieth Sunday – 24 October 2010

Posted by on Oct 24, 2010 in Sunday Reflections | 0 comments

Gospel : Luke 18 : 9 – 14 Year C Certain people prided themselves on being virtuous… The Evangelist does not specify who these people are, Lord… It’s easy to rush to thinking about the Pharisees of Your day …. and to forget that Your words are addressed to every one of us to-day! Could I not also be one of these people? My God, I thank You…. It is a good thing to know how to give thanks … and it is important to do so, provided we remain in truth and humility. The Pharisee of the parable gives thanks because he is not like the others …. He contemplates himself in the deforming mirror of his pride; it is not a prayer that this man has come to say at the Temple. Faced with God, he looks at himself and he places himself above others….. With a formula of apparent humility, we often say : I am a sinner … I am no better than the others ….. But quickly I add: however I am neither a thief nor unjust …neither this or that !….Which in the end really means: I am however better than the others! Especially when afterwards I add all the good I do: I fast … I distribute a tenth of what I earn …..I do not miss Mass, I devote myself to good works … etc. Open my eyes, Lord! May I not return again to the sort of prayers I have been saying: without You … with my pride and my sins. My God, have mercy on me a sinner! The publican looks at himself also but knows how to see the negative; he recognises that he has damaged in himself the work of Your love. But he puts his trust in God who is gentleness and pity, full of love (Ps.102) and he resumes becoming just, readjusted to God, in the joy of filial love. May my encounters with You in the Mystery of the Eucharist, Lord, keep my heart always more open to the Father in heaven and to my...

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St Anthony’s Newsletter 24/10/10

Posted by on Oct 24, 2010 in NEWS, St. Anthony Parish | 0 comments

LIVE NOT IN A JUNGLE The Pope wants Catholics to hack their way out of the surrounding jungle of false ideas. How to begin? One way is to attend the course of five classes being held at St Gregory’s, Maryhill during November, 2010. Each class lasts one hour, between 6pm and 7pm. Topics include: * Monday 1st November: Is religion just for stupid people? * Monday 8th November: Is science objective & impartial? * Monday 15th November: Does ‘progress’ really exist? * Monday 22 November: “Religion poisons everything.”? * Monday 29 November: Favouring reason and disfavouring superstition ALTAR SERVERS Would any boys or girls like to be an altar server? If interested practice on Sunday after 11:15 Mass for 20 minutes or speak to John Paton. NEWMAN ASSOCIATION There will be a talk on “How Genesis Supports Darwin” by theological writer Joseph Fitzpatrick in Turnbull Hall at 7.30pm on Thursday 28 October 2010. Admission: £3 for non-members. Refreshments. ST PETER’S & ST SIMON’S; ADULT FAITH FORMATION Four talks and discussions led by prominent Ministers of the Reformed Tradition on: Tuesday 26 October: Scotland 1690, 1843 & 1929; Divisions and Reunions. And Tuesday 2nd November: Reform and Contemporary Issues. Talks take place in St Peter’s Church hall, Chancellor St, Partick. 7:30-9pm. Sessions are open and free to all. Refreshments included. THE PASSION COMES TO GLASGOW A play of The Passion comes to Glasgow in September 2011. Wanted are cast, crew and helpers to be part of this exciting city centre vision which will take place in Georges Square. For more Information please contact telephone number 0131 652 0968 or on the website www.passion-play.co.uk...

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MISSION SUNDAY

Posted by on Oct 24, 2010 in Church, NEWS, St. Anthony Parish | 0 comments

Today is Mission Sunday. A Second collection will be made for MISSIO Scotland. MISSIO is the Church’s official support organisation for overseas mission, raising awareness and funds for missionary and pastoral work worldwide. Support for MISSIO Scotland is secure, reliable, and consistent – the basis of the Church’s life and outreach, sharing God’s love and changing lives.

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