obstacles to faith……seen from the darkness July 13, 2008
Posted by the blogfather in : talks / lectures , add a commentPart three of the 2008 Gonzaga lecture series:
Recorded live at St Aloysius College, Glasgow;
Talk given by Fr. Andrew Monagahan.
Refer to part one for more information on the Gonzaga lecture’s series - in the May Archives!
the happening July 13, 2008
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Caught this flick recently by one of the better film director’s around these days, M. Night Shyamalan.
Producer of one of my favourite films (Unbreakable) I am now finding you tend to know what to expect from Shyamalan, what is not to be expected is how he is going to wrap it up and present it!
Bluntly put I loved this film. It was a fresh of breath air amongst the vast abyss of action packed, fast paced blockbusters that seem to be ten a penny these days. Beautifully shot, well casted with a haunting soundtrack are some of the things that made this stand out for me. Mark Wahlberg’s performance as lead character, Elliot Moore deserves a mention, thought he was brilliant in this role.
The story is compelling and timely and in typicall Shyamalan fashion keeps you wondering after the final credits - don’t wan’t this to be a spoiler review so won’t go into great detail - INSTEAD GO SEE IT.
Movie Magic Moment: Elliot talking to a plastic plant!
Viva Espania! July 13, 2008
Posted by the blogfather in : sport , add a commentA quick post to say congratulations to Spain on winning the European Championships and to Rafa Nadal on winning Wimbledon! Also the emergence of Pablo Larrazabal the Spanish rookie who won the golf French open - one to watch?
Has been a great summer for the Spanish in sport and it’s at times like this I’m most proud of my Spanish heritage!
Would loved to have done a more in depth review of what was two great tournaments but have been really busy as of late - maybe in the future?
New R.E Developments.. June 25, 2008
Posted by the blogfather in : education , add a commentAs part of a national review of the school curriculum in Scotland, draft proposals are being published on the outcomes and experiences which children and young people should be offered between the ages of 3 and 15. As part of this review, the Catholic Education Commission has worked in partnership with Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) - the Scottish Government’s curriculum advisory body - to draft proposals for the teaching of Religious Education in Catholic schools.
LTS has published two documents offering guidance on the teaching of Religious Education in Catholic schools. These are draft proposals on which comments are invited between June and December 2008. Therafter there will be further consideration prior to the publication of final guidance.
Download the proposals here cover-paper-on-re-in-catholic-schools
To find out more visit http://www.sces.uk.com/pages/New-R.E.-Developments.html
Coldplay - Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends… June 25, 2008
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Great album go listen!
Can a christian be a commited politician? June 21, 2008
Posted by the blogfather in : talks / lectures , add a commentPart two of the Gonzaga lecture series.
This months show is posted to coincide with the feast of St Aloysius Gonzaga, 21 June!
St Aloysius Gonzaga - Pray for us
Enjoy
Talk 02 - Can a christian be a commited politician?
Fr Gerry W Hughes SJ (Jesuit priest, spiritual director and writer)
7 last Words June 13, 2008
Posted by the blogfather in : faith , add a commentReally wanted to post something for the feast of St Anthony and so happens to be Friday 13 which is a cool date for a post (it’s not all bad!).
This is also my tenth post which means am well on way for targeting a show per week and close to getting 1000th hit! Not bad considering haven’t advertised yet!
This is some short meditations given annually by the Passionist Community at St Mungo’s, Townhead Glasgow as part of their Lent and Good Friday celebrations 2008.
Below is all the information you need for this podcast - ENJOY!
Duration 1hr 3min | Download Size 43MB
Introduction: (you can jump to any part of podcast by simply clicking on the player bar! Use clock on player and listings below to jump to a specific part!)
(1:30) Opening Hymn: Were you there?
(2:30) First Word: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do”
- Fr Marius C.P.
(12:20) Hymn: Lord, make me a means of your peace
(13:20) Second Word: “Today you will be with me in Paradise” - Sister Andrea
(Sisters of the Gospel of Life)
(19:00) Hymn: Amazing Grace
(19:45) Third Word: “Woman, behold your son; behold your mother”
- Fr Paul Francis C.P.
(25:10) Hymn: O come and mourn with me awhile
(25:20) Fourth Word: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
- Fr Augustine C.P.
(32:55) Hymn: My soul is sad
(33:40) Fifth Word: “I thirst” - Sister Maureen C.P.
(39:15) Hymn: Come to the water
(40:25) Sixth Word: “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit”
- Father Anthony C.P
(49:10) Hymn: Glory be to Jesus
(49:35) Seventh Word: “It is finished” - Fr Augustine C.P.
(57:00) Final Hymn: The Old Rugged Cross
media Mass June 8, 2008
Posted by the blogfather in : faith , add a commentThis short 12 minute show is an audio montage of the first Mass to be offered for catholics working in the media in Scotland. Recorded live on June 8, 2008 at St Andrew’s cathedral, Glasgow.
Mass was presided by Bishop of Paisley and director of media and communications to the scottish conference of bishops Philip Tartaglia.
Show includes Bishop’s welcome, sermon, sung psalms, the Creed and concludes with the Our Father.
Faith and Peace in Public Life from the experience of the peace process May 19, 2008
Posted by the blogfather in : talks / lectures , add a commentThis Lent I spent a month attending the Gonzaga lectures 2008 at St Aloysius’ College: a series of 4 lectures based around a central theme.
The lectures were first established as part of St Aloysius’ College’s outreach to the wider community. They take their inspiration from the centuries old Jesuit patronage of intellectual enquiry and spiritual development. The titles of the lectures witness to the width of their scope and their relevance to life the Church and Society in present day Glasgow. They have been running since 1995.
The theme this year was ’Faith in Public Life’ - I am happy to present the first of these talks with the the others following one each month.
Talk 01 - Faith and Peace in Public Life from the experience of the peace process
Fr Alex Reid CSSR - Redemptorist Priest instrumental in the Northern Ireland Peace Process now helping with the Basque and Spanish Peace Process
faith and peace in public life from the experience of the peace process: Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadCatherine Laboure and the miraculous medal…. May 19, 2008
Posted by the blogfather in : talks / lectures , add a commentA short narration and history of the life of St Catherine Laboure and the message of the Miraculous Medal.
A chance to learn about this well known Saint and popular devotion or to simply remind yourself of the power of this story.
* Link to website with lots more on the miraculous medal
(thanks to blogger who left link!)