Homily for Ash Wednesday
StandardThose of us familiar with the Lord of the Rings will remember a scene near the beginning. Frodo is in his hobbit hole in the Shire, that good, green, wholesome, peaceful place, when Gandalf comes to visit him. Gandalf summons Frodo to leave this happy, green and peaceful place and venture on a perilous journey into enemy territory (to destroy the Ring of Power). Evil is on the march, the Enemy is moving, war is brewing and even the Shire will no longer be safe. Frodo must leave his comfort and join the action. He must go to war. He has a part to play. Continue reading
Way of the Cross
StandardWay of the Cross – St Francis, Mannofield on Tuesday 10 March at 19:30.
Stations of the Cross and Benediction with music provided by the Aberdeen Diocesan Choir. Continue reading
Public Lecture: The Gospel of John as Theological Challenge Now
StandardSchool of Divinity, History and Philosophy Aberdeen Centre for Protestant Theology are holding a Public Lecture titled “The Gospel of John as Theological Challenge Now” by David Ford (Regius Professor Emeritus, University of Cambridge) Continue reading
St John Ogilvie Celebrations 2020
StandardJoin us to celebrate the feast of St John Ogilvie at the Diocesan shrine of his birthplace where he was born in 1579.
Mass will be celebrated at St Thomas’ Church, Keith on Saturday 7th March at 14:00, presided by Bishop Hugh Gilbert OSB. Continue reading
St John Ogilvie Walking Pilgrimage 2020
StandardAs part of the St John Ogilvie celebrations, we will once again be offering a Walking Pilgrimage from St Peter’s, Buckie to St John Ogilvie Shrine at St Thomas’, Keith organised by Uplifting Walks on Saturday 7 March 2020. Continue reading
Scottish Government Consultation on Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill
StandardThe Scottish Government is holding a public consultation regarding a proposed Bill on Gender Recognition Reform. The consultation is open until 17 March. Continue reading
Craiglockhart Teachers’ Training College – 50th Anniversary Reunion
StandardDo you recognise anyone here? If you went to Craiglockhart from 1970-1973, please think about joining us at our reunion in Edinburgh on September 29th 2020.
Please share with people you think were part of our year group, and contact us below: Continue reading
Lenten Retreat: “Come Now, Let Us Reason Together”
StandardOn Saturday, 4th April from 10:00-12:30, Fr Kingsley, and Fr Peter invite you to gather in St Thomas’ Hall, Keith for a morning of hymns, talks, reflection, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation as part of our preparation for Easter. Continue reading
75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau
StandardSTATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENCY OF THE COUNCIL OF EUROPEAN BISHOPS’ CONFERENCES (CCEE) AND FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMISSION OF THE BISHOPS’ CONFERENCES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (COMECE)
ON THE 75th ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF THE GERMAN NAZI EXTERMINATION CAMP AUSCHWITZ-BIRKENAU
75 years have already passed since the liberation of the German concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau (27/01/1945), and this place still inspires terror. Continue reading