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Second Sunday of Lent: What goes up, must come down
In the second post of a series of Lenten reflections, Martin Eckersley considers the Transfiguration of the Lord.
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. […]
First Sunday of Lent: John Ogilvie
In the first of a series of Lenten reflections, Bobby Taylor considers St John Ogilvie as a model for Christians in Lent. […]
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[…]
Salva Me Bona Crux
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ST ANDREW’S DAY
After Mass, we enjoyed lunch in the refectory with several dozen guests, including 6 Scottish priests celebrating 25, 50 or 60 years’ jubilee of ordination. They were presented with a memorial plaque. Evening saw a fireworks display and Community quiz night. pic.twitter.com/7jx4386ghh
ST ANDREW’S DAY After Mass, we enjoyed lunch in the refectory with several dozen guests, including 6 Scottish priests celebrating 25, 50 or 60 years’ jubilee of ordination. They were presented with a memorial plaque. Evening saw a fireworks display and Community quiz night. pic.twitter.com/7jx4386ghh
