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The “Scout” Hymn by Ralph Reader

Michael McFarland Campbell

Now as I start upon my chosen way, In all I do, my thoughts, my work, my play, Grant as I promise, Courage new for me To be the best, the best that I can be. Help me to keep my Honour shining bright, May I be Loyal in the hardest fight Let me be able for my Task, and then, To earn a place among my fellow men. Open mine eyes to see things as I should, That I may do my daily turn of good, Let me be ready, waiting for each need To keep me clean in … Continue reading The “Scout” Hymn by Ralph Reader

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Faith, Hope and Charity

Michael McFarland Campbell

At Antioch, the passion of the seven holy brothers Machabees, with their mother, who suffered under King Antiochus Epiphanes. Their relics were translated to Rome and buried in the church of St Peter ad Vincula. At Vercelli, the birthday of St Eusebius, Bishop and Martyr, who for his confession of the Catholic faith was sent into exile by the Emperor Constantine to Scythopolis in Palestine, and thence to Cappadocia. He afterwards returned to his Church and suffered martyrdom at the hands of the persecuting Arians: but his memory is more especially honoured on December 15, on which day he was … Continue reading Faith, Hope and Charity

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Four prayers to St Philip: prayer 2 – Bl. John Henry Newman

Michael McFarland Campbell

O my dear and holy Patron, Philip, I put myself into thy hands, and for the love of Jesus, for that love’s sake, which chose thee and made thee a saint, I implore thee to pray for me, that, as He has brought thee to heaven, so in due time He may take me to heaven also. And I ask of thee especially to gain for me to a true devotion such as thou hadst to the Holy Ghost, the Third Person in the Ever-blessed Trinity; that, as He at Pentecost so miraculously filled thy heart with his grace, I … Continue reading Four prayers to St Philip: prayer 2 – Bl. John Henry Newman

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Invocation to St Philip Neri, Confessor

Michael McFarland Campbell

Lowly Saint Philip, make intercession to the immaculate Virgin Mother of God. Húmilis sancte Philíppe, deprecáre immaculátumVírginem ac Dei Genitrícem pro me. from “The Raccolta“ An indulgence of 100 days. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if this invocation is repeated every day for a month. (S. P. Ap., April 7, 1921). (Whilst the laws on Indulgences have been reformed by the Holy See, this is the original indulgence as published in “The Raccolta” thus showing the worth that was placed upon these practices. We may hope that the indulgences be kept.) Continue reading Invocation to St Philip Neri, Confessor

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agreeing with Martin Luther… whatever next?

Michael McFarland Campbell

All too often in Northern Ireland you can find yourself asked the question, which can be roughly translated to mean Are you sure of your redemption and membership of the Church having been born again and accepted Jesus Christ as your personal saviour? On Sunday morning at the meeting house this was the subject of the sermon by The Rev. Nigel Playfair (not that Nigel Playfair), Minister of FIrst Presbyterian Church, Belfast who was standing in for our minister who is on holiday for three weeks. Mr Playfair explained that The question “Are you saved?” is not really a question. It … Continue reading agreeing with Martin Luther… whatever next?

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