Bishop Philip Tartaglia has sent a message to the parishes of Scotland for the 42nd World Communications Day. Bishop Philip is President of the National Communications Commission.

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"Many young people today are searching for a life that will offer satisfaction and fulfilment. Many feel the promptings of the Holy Spirit urging them to something new, to a new and different way of living. I would invite them to consider ordained ministry or religious life in this diocese as that kind of life."

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Christians find meaning for their existence in the Person of Jesus Christ. Their answer to those who are searching for meaning in their lives is contained in the words of the angel to the women in today’s Gospel: “You are looking for Christ”. 

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Prayers for the Stations of the Cross in Gaelic are available here

"Christ made himself poor for you"

In his Lenten message for 2008 Pope Benedict reflects on the importance of almsgiving.

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Bishop Ian Murray, in accordance with Canon 401 (para 1) submitted his resignation to the Pope earlier this year. In a reply from the Holy See last month he was advised that the Holy Father had accepted his resignation "nunc pro tunc", meaning "now for later", in other words, until such time as a successor is appointed.

Commenting on the process Bishop Murray said:

"I have been asked by the Pope to remain in post until such time as my successor is appointed and I am more than happy to do so. I will remain in the diocese fulfilling all my Episcopal obligations and look forward to welcoming my successor in due course."

Bishop Murray will be 75 on 15 December 2007.

The Vatican has issued the text of Pope Benedict's second Encyclical:
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The statue of Our Lady of the Isles, sculpted by Hew Lorimer, has been listed by Historic Scotland in recognition of its architectural and historic interest. Read the story of the statue and its religious significance here

The next Synod of Bishops, due to take place in October 2008, will have as its topic THE WORD OF GOD IN THE LIFE AND MISSION OF THE CHURCH. The guidelines (Lineamenta) have been issued by the Holy See.

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In a general audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Benedict XVI spoke of the importance of Sacred Scripture for Christian life, saying that the Word of God contains a personal message directed to each individual Christian.

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