New writer Grace Marshall on some of the causes of the Reformation in Scotland.
Dhylan Livani writing on loving our neighbour, using the example of St John Bosco, St Francis of Assisi and St Catherine of Siena.
Luca Fumagalli reminds us of a forgotten British Catholic writer, Bruce Marshall, who reminds us to open one’s eyes to life, without selfishness and prejudice.
Archive Article: We delve into our back catalogue of writing with a piece written in 2023 by Emanuela Todea on Responding to Sexual Violence. A read well worth acquainting yourself with.
October Saints
Some interesting Saints to look into and seek there intercession from; the mysterious, once popular St Triduna, whose relics were once housed in chapel in Restalrig - 8th October. A Prince of Leinster who went on to live an austere life in Lochalsh - St Comgan/Congan 13th October. St Rule on the 17th October who forms part of the story of the creation of what we might call Scotland today. The 17th also sees the Moray parish, St Thomas’ in Keith celebrating the 50th anniversary of the canonisation of St John Ogilvie. The 30th October also sees the feast of St Talocran, an 8th century Pictish Saint in the area of Fordyce in Aberdeenshire. You can find out more about them and the others commemorated in the Aberdeen Breviary/modern liturgical calendar, including St Munnu, St Kenneth, St Eata and St Fyndoca in the link below.
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About
St Moluag’s Coracle is an online Catholic magazine focused on and about faith in Scotland today. We have two aims; bringing you writing that will build and inform your faith and secondly, to bring to light Scotland’s hidden Catholic history.
Our writers come from all walks of life, some are Religious or in the Priesthood. Most are lay people with excellent knowledge and insight.
St Moluag’s Coracle was begun in a kitchen in Nairn by Eric Hanna; with the help of Dominican Sisters, Bishops and the many wonderful and talented writers who have contributed to making this magazine a thoughtful and thought-provoking place for Catholic writing in Scotland.
St Moluag’s Coracle is part of the registered Scottish charity and apostolate Mary’s Well. In addition to publishing this magazine, Mary’s Well also oversees the Association of King James VII and II - a group dedicated to promoting the Cause of this Servant of God. Please find out more here, or email admin@kingjamesviiandii.org. We also put on retreats from time-to-time which we publicise here as well.