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Homily: The Passion of St John Ogilvie
Fr Joseph Carola, SJ recently preached the following homily at a Mass to mark the Feast of St John Ogilvie at the Pontifical Scots College. We are indebted to Fr Carola for providing such an inspiring reflection on the priesthood. […]
Monsignor William Canon Clapperton Remembered
After a time of relaxation over the Christmas holidays, followed by an intense study period around the time of exams, the Scots College community reconvened for the second semester of classes last week. The start of the semester coincided with the 50th anniversary of one of the community’s best loved figures: Monsignor William Canon Clapperton, Rector of the College between 1922 and 1958.
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Rector’s Christmas Reflection
The community of the Pontifical Scots College wishes our families, friends and benefactors a blessed Christmas. Below, the Rector gives his Christmas Message for 2018. […]
Fourth Sunday of Advent – A Reflection
In the final post in our series of Advent reflections, Michael Kearns of the Diocese of Galloway reflects on the meaning of Christmas.
Gaudete Sunday – A Reflection
Second Sunday of Advent – A Reflection
During the season of Advent, our seminarians share their reflections on the Sunday readings. Today, Paul Laverty of the Diocese of Paisley reflects on the theme of preparation.
St Andrew’s Day Celebrations
The commmunity hosted in annual major Feast Day, welcoming friends and jubilarians to the Via Cassia. […]
Solemnity of St Andrew: Homily
The homily of Fr James Walls, Spiritual Director, from Mass on the Solemnity of St. Andrew, 2018. The footsteps of those who bring good news are a welcome sound. These words echo the popular hymn How lovely on the mountains are the feet of Him, who brings good news, Announcing peace, proclaiming news of[…]
First Sunday of Advent – A Reflection
During the season of Advent, our seminarians share their reflections on the Sunday readings. Today, Ciaràn Rooney, of the Archdiocese of Glasgow, asks what we can do for others this festive season…
St Andrew: A Martyr for All Times
St Andrew’s Feast Day is a big deal here at the Scots College. We take a look at how the apostle’s sacrifice continues to inspire seminarians and how we still live ‘in a time of martydom’.
Salva Me Bona Crux
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Today, following the Lenten Calendar, we pray for Arsenio Deldio. Arsenio is a member of the College's Support Staff.
Lord Jesus, you called our beloved patron Andrew to be your disciple. Help young men around Scotland to hear and answer your call to the priesthood today. pic.twitter.com/1tmupKofee
Today, following the Lenten Calendar, we pray for Arsenio Deldio. Arsenio is a member of the College's Support Staff. Lord Jesus, you called our beloved patron Andrew to be your disciple. Help young men around Scotland to hear and answer your call to the priesthood today. pic.twitter.com/1tmupKofee
