WATCH: Fr Gerard highlights role of St Patrick's

Fr Gerard Hatton was invited to give the Time for Reflection at The Scottish Parliament on Tuesday.

He highlighting the role of St Patrick's Church, Edinburgh, summarising how all churches provide a place of peace and prayer. Watch below or on YouTube.

St Patrick's celebrates its 250th anniversary this year with Solemn Vespers (the evening prayer of the Church) at 6:00pm on Wednesday 9 October.

WATCH: Lent reflection from Canon Hugh White

Here is this week's Lent reflection from Canon Hugh White, who discusses the forthcoming Sunday Gospel.

Questions for reflection:
1. When have you found yourself called to respond to a situation that was harmful to the wellbeing or dignity of someone? How did you respond?
2. How might you join with others to safeguard some particular right or show solidarity?
3. What does it mean to give God His place in your life and home?
Canon Hugh's reflections are uploaded each Monday in Lent on our YouTube channel.
Canon Hugh White is a retired priest of the Archdiocese based in Bathgate.

Archbishop Cushley's Festive Thought for the Day

Archbishop Leo Cushley reflects on caring for others at Christmas and how children can often lead the way in acts of charity. Broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland on Thursday 21 December 2023.

WATCH: Reflection for 5th Sunday of Lent

Prepare for each Sunday of Lent with a reflection on the Sunday Gospel with Canon Hugh White.

This video series is available each Tuesday throughout Lent on our YouTube channel.

Reflection for Gospel for 5th Sunday of Lent (26 March)

Reflection for Gospel for 4th Sunday of Lent (19 March)

Reflection for Gospel for 3rd Sunday of Lent (12 March)

Reflection for Gospel for 2nd Sunday of Lent (5 March)

Reflection for Gospel for 1st Sunday of Lent (26 February)

WATCH: Holy Week Facebook Reflection - Sr Mary Pierre Wilson

Why does Jesus say the Son of Man is “glorified” following Judas’ decision to betray Him? Sister Mary Pierre Wilson RSM breaks down today’s gospel reading (John 13: 21-33, 36-38).

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WATCH: Morning Reflection with Fr William Pearsall SJ

Today’s reflection comes from Fr William Pearsall SJ (Jesuit), of the Sacred Heart Church in Lauriston, Edinburgh. Please join him in reciting the Memorare.

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WATCH: Morning reflection with Canon Hugh White

Canon Hugh White, of St John the Baptist church in Fauldhouse, reminds us to place our trust in God and to stay hopeful; the present crisis will pass.

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WATCH: Morning reflection with Sister Mary Pierre Wilson

Good morning! Here's today's reflection with Sr Mary Pierre Wilson RSM, of the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Edinburgh.

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WATCH: Morning Reflection with Fr Basil Clark

Here’s the first of our daily reflections from Fr Basil Clark of Our Lady of Loretto & St Michael's in Musselburgh. Please join together with him reciting the Act of Spiritual Communion and The Memorare.

Keep in your prayers the family of Aaron Higgs (11) from Musselburgh who died on Saturday.

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