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The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

The Roman Catholic Bishops in Scotland work together to undertake nationwide initiatives through their Commissions and Agencies.

The members of the Bishops' Conference are the Bishops of the eight Scottish Dioceses. Where appropriate the Bishops Emeriti (retired) provide a much welcomed contribution to the work of the conference. The Bishops' Conference of Scotland is a permanently constituted assembly which meets regularly throughout the year to address relevant business matters.

Members of The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

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The Jubilee Prayer

Father in heaven,
may the faith you have given us
in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother,
and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom.

May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel.
May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth,
when, with the powers of Evil vanquished,
your glory will shine eternally.

May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. 

To you our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise for ever.

Amen
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December 2024
Last night's Advent Rosary for Life included this reflection from Fr Peter Shankland of St Francis Xavier's in Falkirk.

The Advent Rosary for Life is organised by the Bishops' Conference of Scotland's Marriage, Family & Life Office, supported by the Archdiocese of St Andrews & Edinburgh. It continues next Monday at 7:45pm. Register at bit.ly/adventrosary

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'Long live Notre Dame de Paris!' Jubilation as iconic Catholic cathedral reopens
“Today, sadness and mourning have given way to joy, celebration and praise,” Po...pe Francis wrote to the archbishop of Paris — a message read in Notre Dame by the papal ambassador to France, Archbishop Celestino Migliore.
“May the rebirth of this admirable church be a prophetic sign of the renewal of the Church in France,” the pope said in his Dec. 7 message.
https://iobserve.org/…/long-live-notre-dame-de-paris-jubil…/
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Today we celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, the teaching of the Church that Mary was conceived naturally but without original sin, therefore making her a fitting mother for Christ as she lived her life perfectly without sin. Whilst held and understood in tradition for centuries, it was until 1854 that it was formally dogmatised by Pope Pius XI.

We are invited today to reflect on Mary as an example for us in our own lives. In our Gospel we hear the Annunciation to Mary by the angel Gabriel. Mary in giving her yes didn't know what the future would hold for her, in giving her yes she was offering her whole life to God in faith and in trust. We are asked to do the same in our own lives, to have the faith and trust of Mary, to seek to rely not simply on ourselves but on God and on his grace, to know daily his closeness to us and his guiding hand in our lives.

Mary, Queen of Heaven, pray for us.

Image credit: Marian statue from St Mary's Chapel, New Abbey.
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As we begin our Second Week of Advent let us enter into times of silence to, as John the Baptist urged, “Prepare the way of the Lord’.
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https://www.liverpoolcatholic.org.uk/news/archbishop-declares-jack-traynor-case-a-miracle


Department provides cross cutting functions which support the wider operations of the archdiocese. These include human resources, safeguarding, governance, legal services, IT and communications.
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Second Sunday of Advent

Almighty and merciful God,
may no earthly undertaking hinder those
who set out in haste to meet your Son,
but may our learning of heavenly wisdom
gain us admittance to his company.
Who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
God, for ever and ever.
Amen.
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https://www.ncronline.org/news/notre-dame-reopening-offers-glimmer-light-french-church-after-dark-stretch?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2IOlJYfUZ7zTCM98iCn8AHqpC_UvUSLHxXSk44ezgsyaGJn4ePa0ORwBk_aem_hzQc8zyqMc1WXdT9BNafew


The 2019 Notre Dame fire is remembered as one of France's darkest days. But for the historically Catholic country, it served as a harbinger of things to come. Now, the cathedral's reopening offers the church some positive news.
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Today is the feast of St Ambrose, Bishop. Here is what he said…….

You have entered upon the office of bishop. Sitting at the helm of the Church, you pilot the ship against the waves. Take firm hold of the rudder of faith so that the severe storms of this world cannot disturb you. The sea is mighty and vast, but do not be afraid, for as Scripture says: he has founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the waters.
The Church of the Lord is built upon the rock of the apostles among so many dangers in the world; it therefore remains unmoved. The Church’s foundation is unshakeable and firm against the assaults of the raging sea. Waves lash at the Church but do not shatter it. Although the elements of this world constantly beat upon the Church with crashing sounds, the Church possesses the safest harbour of salvation for all in distress.


See Vatican News to discover the life-story and message of St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan and Doctor of the Church, the Saint of the Day 7 December
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