Thanks to everyone who came to the Rosary Procession and Mass at Carfin Grotto for the annual Archdiocesan summer pilgrimage yesterday (Sunday 18 August).
In his homily at Mass, Archbishop Leo Cushley said: "We draw life from Jesus Christ here in the Eucharist which nourishes our lives."
Highlighting the second reading from Mass (Ephesians 5:15-20) he said: "St Paul says that this may be a wicked age but your lives should redeem it.
"It's a lovely thought: you have the opportunity to redeem what you see around you by living your lives faithfully as disciples of Jesus of Nazareth. You can make a difference.
"We gather here to remember friends and family who have passed to God, to pray for those who need healing and want to be closer to the Lord, and also to pray for ourselves as well so that we too can be the people who draw life from the Lord and help redeem our age by our own lives."
Parishioners from St Agatha's in Methil, Fife.Holy Mass.Youth for Lourdes.Archbishop Cushley and fellow clergy after Mass on the steps of St Francis Xavier's Church.A group from Edinburgh, many of whom are parishioners of St Joseph's in Sighthill.All smiles at the Grotto!The Rosary Procession.
GALLERY: Pilgrims' torchlight procession
Pilgrims on the Archdiocesan trip to Lourdes experienced the wonderful torchlight Marian procession last night (Sunday 8 July).
Youth volunteers had the privilege of carrying the statue of the Blessed Virgin Lady en route to the The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary where a prayer service was held as the sun set.
Earlier in the day pilgrims attended the International Mass in the 25,000-capacity Basilica of Saint Pius X, and then a Reconciliation service in The Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary. Watch a video of the day here (35 second watch).
Pray with parishioners and clergy from across the Archdiocese at our Advent Rosary for Life. This online Rosary takes place each Wednesday in Advent at 7:45pm on Zoom. To register click here.
This event includes a reflection from Monsignor Allan Chambers of St Mary's Parish in Bathgate.
Pray with parishioners and clergy from across the Archdiocese at our Advent Rosary for Life. This online Rosary takes place each Wednesday in Advent at 7:45pm on Zoom. To register click here.
This event includes a reflection from Fr Gerard Hatton, of St Patrick's Parish in The Cowgate, Edinburgh.
Pray with parishioners and clergy from across the Archdiocese at our Advent Rosary for Life. This online Rosary takes each Wednesday in Advent at 7:45pm on Zoom. To register click here.
This event inclues a reflection from Archbishop Leo Cushley.
Join Archbishop Cushley to pray the Rosary for unborn children, their mothers and all pro-life intentions at Sacred Heart Church, Lauriston, Edinburgh
This prayerful event marks the anniversary of the implementation of the Abortion Act in April, 1968. We'll remember all unborn children, mothers and families affected by abortion. We'll pray that our society will bring about the day when no child is unwanted, no woman unloved and the pressures which lead abortion no longer exist.
This event precedes Scotland's national Pro-Life Chain which takes place on nearby Lothian Road at 11am.
Advent Rosary for Life
Pray with parishioners and clergy from across the Archdiocese at our Advent Rosary for Life.
This online Rosary takes place on Zoom Each Wednesday in Advent at 7:45pm on Zoom
Register
Wed 21 Dec To register click here (with a reflection from Archbishop Leo Cushley)
Please join us for our Advent Rosary for Life each Wednesday at 7:45pm.
Tonight's online event will conclude with a brief reflection from Canon Jock Dalrymple. Register at bit.ly/archrosary2
WATCH: Archbishop's reflection at Advent Rosary for Life
Archbishop Cushley gave a reflection at our Advent Rosary for Life last night (Tuesday 21st). Watch it below or on YouTube
Thanks to all who prayed the Rosary with us in Advent for unborn children, their mothers and all pro-life intentions.
Register here for our annual Mass for the Feast of the Holy Innocents, which takes place at St Margaret's Chapel, Gillis Centre, 100 Strathearn Road, Edinburgh, at midday on Tuesday 28 December.
