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FEATURE ARTICLES
First Saturday Devotion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Join in this incredible devotion and receive the graces necessary for salvation
A Family Never Forgets its Children - a real opportunity for post-abortive healing
We consider the biological process of fetal cell microchimerism which means a part of every child conceived will live on in his/her mother.
It's SCIAF Wee Box time again and this year your money is being doubled!
SCIAF are looking to make 2015 its best ever year for fundraising as the UK Governement promises to double all money raised from its Wee Box appeal
It's Time for the Gossiping to Stop
This feauture article considers the real dangers of gossip and why it has become a favourite topic of Pope Francis
Commandments of how to behave appropriately online and on social media
The Scottish Catholic Education Service has produced a new poster on how young Catholic people should behave on the internet
It's about time the pro-life people in UK shared their views with MPs and MSPs
Find out how you can support our campaign to inform our political representatives about our views on abortion
Synod report calls for a compromise of the heart, not a compromise of faith
We consider the backlash from some 'elitist' Catholics and suggest we need to take care of the log in our own eye before we can criticise others
Synod Fathers Set an Understanding Tone as Mid-Term Report is Published
The Synod on the Family has published its initial considerations as it looks at the role of the Church in family life.
Scotland's Pro-Life Challenge! Will you be there?
The annual pro-life Rosary, procession, and Mass is back in Glasgow and we need you to be there!
The Church's Mission Must be to Proclaim Forgiveness and Freedom
Spreading the Good News through the sacrament of Confession
Common Difficulties with Faith
We consider three of the most common problem areas for people and their faith.
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World Cup of Faith is an Example to All
We look back at some of the faith infused moments of Brazil 2014 and consider the example being set by some of our top footballers
Pope apologises to abuse victims and confirms the Church needs to develop better policies for the protection of minors
Can pro-life Malta succeed where all others have failed and cling on to its Catholic values?
Read this outstanding insight into the world's last remaining bastion of Catholicism.
Why does God allow sin and suffering?
Catholic Apologist Jimmy Akin tackles this common issue
Debate: Catholic Christian Cardinal George Pell vs Atheist/Agnostic Richard Dawkins
Watch this interesting debate which took place in Australia last summer
A beautiful story of a little baby girl called Clodagh Treise
Parish of St Lucy's, Cumbernauld Shines on 40th Anniversary Celebration
Archbishop Tartaglia leads a night of great celebration in this parish of 'light'
Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel)
We bring you Pope Francis' first ever Apostolic Exhortation and as usual we bring it in bite-size form!
Find out what the Pope sees as a future evangelisation within the Church and what he thinks about issues such as abortion and women priests.
Each weekday we will give you a chunk of this fascinating text!
Catholic Church in Scotland aims to bring healing and justice to victims of abuse
The Church is taking significant steps to help those in need and ensure that the wrongs of the past are never repeated
Do you engage with your politician?
We often complain about our politicians but do we use the facilities available to us to communicate with them on important issues? If not, it's about time we did!
The Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano
The host turned to human flesh and the wine to human blood. Read all about this incredible miracle here.
Do not miss this incredible event right here in Glasgow. It is likely to change your life, for the better!
Glasgow Shines Brightly as Pro-Life Movement Takes Centre Stage
Read our review of a phenomenally uplifting pro-life rosary, procession and Mass in the centre of Glasgow.
Glasgow is pro-life!
Learning the Catholic Faith: Is Suffering Necessary for Salvation?
It's a difficult question for anyone to consider, especially in today's world where seeking perfection, including perfect health and wellbeing is the order of the day. The Christian view, we find, is quite different.
Learning the Catholic Faith: The Rosary
Learn about the Rosary, including how to say it for October, the month of the Holy Rosary
Number of Catholic People on the Rise in Scotland!
The 2011 census reveals an increase of 37,000 Catholic people in Scotland over a ten year period
Joy in Cumbernauld as Parish of St Lucy is Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Father Joe McAuley is joined by Brother Miguel of Lisbon at a packed Mass for a most special occasion
Abortion Suvivor speaks passionately about God, life and women's rights
Hear Gianna Jessen's incredible story in this passionate and moving video. Irrespective of your stance on abortion, this is worth watching.
World Youth Day in Rio rocked! Read our blogs following the events and check out some phenomenal quotes from Pope Francis
A true story of one man's journey of faith from Christianity to Buddhism (and Atheism) and back
Pope Invites Homeless to Dine at the Vatican
Pope Francis reached out to 200 homeless people earlier this month, inviting them to dinner at the Vatican. A story you are unlikely to read or hear of in the mainstream media.
UK Inquiry into Abortion on Grounds of Disability - Parents 'Steered' Towards Abortion
A UK Commission set up to consider the abortion of babies with disabilities makes some alarming findings, including the 'steering' of parents towards abortion. The Commission has put forward significant recommendations as a result.
Lumen Fidei 'Light of Faith' Encyclical Letter Released!
Pope Francis, with no little contribution from Pope Benedict XVI has released his first encyclical letter. We break it down in this new feature in order to assist us in contemplating and understanding its message.
Lack of Equality as Baby Humans Valued Considerably Less than Baby Birds
Sadly the headline is true. Laws in Scotland, and indeed the UK, do more to protect baby birds than they do baby human beings. We can no longer be silent.
Pope Urges us to Seek Jesus' Wounds in those around us
We can give to charity and we can do great acts of kindness but will we go that bit further; are we prepared to touch the wounds of those around us who are in need?