The Bishops' Conference of Scotland

Today, people across Scotland will head to the polls to vote in the Scottish Parliamentary election. As Catholics, we are called to approach voting prayerfully and thoughtfully, keeping in mind the dignity of every person and the common good.

Please keep all candidates, voters, and those elected to public office in your prayers today.

What is God asking of us today as a Church in Scotland?

Join us for the Festival of Synodality on Saturday 6 June at Glasgow Caledonian University; a day centred on Conversation in the Spirit, where we listen deeply to God, to one another, and to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.

This isn’t just another event, it’s an opportunity to:
✨ Reflect on God’s Word
✨ Be heard in a prayerful and respectful space
✨ Discover together how the Holy Spirit is guiding our Church

As Bishop Brian shares, this is an important and exciting moment for our parishes, our dioceses, and the Church across Scotland.

📅 Saturday 6 June
📍 Glasgow Caledonian University

👉 Come and be part of the conversation. Come and listen. Come and discern.

🎟️ Book your place now: bit.ly/synodality26

Where the poor are concerned, it is not talk that matters. What matters is rolling up our sleeves and putting our faith into practice through a direct involvement, one that cannot be delegated

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Gospel
John 15:1-8
‘Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit.’

At that time: Jesus said to his disciples, ‘I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine dresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch, and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples.’

Young people from several parishes, including St Vincent’s in Thornliebank, St John’s in Barrhead, and Corpus Christi in Glasgow, recently came together for a day of faith and friendship.

The programme included catechesis, sport, games, and prayer, offering a chance to grow in faith while building connections with other young Catholics. In this month of May, there was a particular focus on Our Lady and her importance in the life of the Church.