One of the greatest challenges facing persons who experience same-sex attraction is the conflict between what the secular world tells us will bring us happiness, and our interior feelings. The world sends out messages that we should act upon whatever impulses we feel, as the pursuit of those desires is where real satisfaction is found.

They came together for the Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund’s 6k Family Fun Run. SCIAF’s Bishop President Joseph Toal teamed up with Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh Leo Cushley, Bishop of Argyll Brian McGee, Bishop of Paisley John Keenan and Bishop of Galloway William Nolan to help trigger a rush to the starting line. They are urging Scots to put their faith into action and share the journey with family, friends, colleagues, fellow parishioners and classmates by signing up for SCIAF’s second fun run at the scenic Strathclyde Country Park in Motherwell, on Saturday, 2 June, at 11am.

Great to see this new partnership agreement to launch the Certificate in Parish Mission & Ministry (#CPMM) in the Diocese of Paisley. We have an amazing group of highly committed & enthusiastic 'pioneer' students!

Guide to living Christianity in the 21st century In this exclusive video, Vatican Media highlights the theme of Pope Francis’ new Apostolic Exhortation GAUDETE ET EXSULTATE on the call to holiness in today’s world.

“It is possible, with God’s grace, for everyone to live a chaste life, including persons experiencing same-sex attraction. To deny that the power of God’s grace enables those with homosexual attractions to live chastely is to deny, effectively, that Jesus has risen from the dead.”

Easter Sunday (Acts of the Apostles10:34, 37-43 Colossians 3:1-4 John 20:1-9)  A sign of new life Today we celebrate the resurrection and new life in the Lord. In our marriage we too rise to new life when we put each other first in all we do and say.  Let us live openly, honestly and truthfully so that we become a ‘sign’ to our families that Jesus is alive in our married love.

Easter Vigil 2018   Dear brothers and sisters, we have made a long journey already this Easter Night, having begun our pilgrimage gathered together outside around the Fire that acknowledges God’s greatness and actions, all of which show His wisdom and love.  Around this fire of Divine Love we remembered how, in the Beginning and with ardent joy, our Triune Lord formed us in His own likeness and set us over the whole world to serve Him as our Creator, and to rule over all creatures.

Easter Message 2018   Dear brothers and sisters.   May God, the Father of Mercies, confer on you every Paschal blessing and grace through His Risen Son, Who holds out to our world the offer of untold new life and hope.

Easter Message 2018   Dear brothers and sisters.   May God, the Father of Mercies, confer on you every Paschal blessing and grace through His Risen Son, Who holds out to our world the offer of untold new life and hope.

A lyrical reflection for Good Friday prayer...beautiful tones from Audrey Assad.

Mass of the Lord’s Supper 2018 Holy Rosary Residence   Dearest Mother, Sisters and brethren,   I cannot think of a better place for celebrating the Mass of the Lord’s Supper than here with you in this Holy Rosary Residence.  It is good to be with you who have welcomed in our loved ones who, through age and infirmity, became too small in their own household to prepare a Lamb, and who therefore have joined you in your blessed household to share this Sacred Meal.

Pope Fr The Holy Father will preside at the concelebration of the Chrism Mass with the Cardinals, Patriarchs, Archbishops, Bishops and Presbyters (diocesan and religious) present in Rome.ancis - Chrism Mass 2018-03-29

While certainly not exhaustive, this Illustrated Guide will provide a good overview of what to expect and how to get the most out of the three holiest days of the year.

A great resource for the younger members of our church to read, learn at their level and fully engage with the Easter Triduum .

The Pope will attend the world meeting of families during his visit Receiving a delegation from Ireland and blessing an icon of the Holy Family, Pope Francis confirmed his intention to visit Dublin for the final days of the World Meeting of Families.

Bishop Keenan has released the following statement: “We received the sad news of the death of Cardinal Keith O’Brien, Emeritus Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh. This morning I offered Mass for the repose of his soul. On behalf of the people of Paisley diocese I wish to express my sympathy to his family and close friends and invite you to offer prayers for his eternal rest.”

Today is the Feast of St. Joseph, 19 March: Beginning of Forty Days of Spiritual Preparation under the Protection of St. Joseph, ending on 27 April, the day of the fiftieth anniversary of the Abortion Act coming into effect, for a day of intense reparation, prayer and sacrifice for the tragedy of its passing and implementation.

Feast of St. Joseph, 19 March: Beginning of Forty Days of Spiritual Preparation under the Protection of St. Joseph, ending on 27 April, the day of the fiftieth anniversary of the Abortion Act coming into effect, for a day of intense reparation, prayer and sacrifice for the tragedy of its passing and implementation.

Feast of St. Joseph, 19 March: Beginning of Forty Days of Spiritual Preparation under the Protection of St. Joseph, ending on 27 April, the day of the fiftieth anniversary of the Abortion Act coming into effect, for a day of intense reparation, prayer and sacrifice for the tragedy of its passing and implementation.

Our 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil across the road from the Hardgate Road entrance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital will draw to a close on Saturday evening 24th March with a silent candle lit hour from 7pm till 8pm. Candles will be provided. The Closing Event for our 40 Days for Life Campaign in support of a Culture of Life here in Scotland and around the world will take place the following day ,Palm Sunday, 25th March in George Square at 3pm when Robert Colquhoun International Director of 40 Days for Life will speak to the assembled gathering. Please come along and support these events in this 50th anniversary year of the implementation of the Abortion Act in the UK. As Catholics we are called by God to defend life, see excerpt from para 2 of the Gospel of Life written by St Pope John Paul 11 below: