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.
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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. […]
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. […]
Gaudete Sunday – A Reflection
In the third post in our series of Advent reflections, Christopher Furmage of the Diocese of Motherwell thinks about the theme of rejoicing in the readings of Gaudete Sunday.
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.
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’.
Masters of the Universalis
The breviary is the crux of community prayer at the Pontifical Scots College. The backpack-busting three volume set can now fit into your pocket, thanks to a smartphone app called Universalis. Matt Meade explores the impact the breviary’s ‘digital handmaid’ has had on seminarians and the laity…
Saints of Scotland: St Ninian
The feast day of Saint Ninian is remembered in recent history as the day Pope Benedict XVI visited Scotland in 2010, but what of the saint himself? Bishop of Galloway, William Nolan, reflects on the figure that brought Christianity to our country.
Saints of Scotland: St Mirin
Canon Michael McMahon from the Diocese of Paisley explores the story and impact of St. Mirin.