29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
‘Render to God the things that are God’s’
Our readings today leave us in no doubt that, as the Creator of all, there is only one God, who rules over everything on earth.
In the First Reading we hear Isaiah’s prophecy concerning the pagan king, Cyrus, who, with God’s help, will conquer nations, return the Jewish people to their homeland, and restore the greatness of Jerusalem. Through his actions, people around the whole world will know that God is Lord of all nations.
The Psalm invites us to sing of the power and glory of God. As in the First Reading, we are exhorted to tell others that the Lord is king, praising him above all else.
St Paul (Second Reading) writes to the developing Christian community in Thessalonica. He reminds them – and us – that we are chosen and loved by God. We know God not just through words, but also by the power of the Holy Spirit.
In the Gospel we see Jesus neatly avoiding the trap set for him by those who seek to discredit him. Pointing out Caesar’s image on a coin, he tells them, ‘Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s.’
In the week ahead, we pray for all those who are in positions of leadership around the world. We ask that God will steer and guide them to seek justice and fairness for all people.
(With thanks to St Beuno's Outreach)
ARTWORK
Gospel - Matthew 22:15-21
Welcome
Welcome to the website of St Ninian’s Catholic Church in Knightswood, Glasgow. I hope and pray this will be a resource for spiritual nourishment for you who visit, that it will be a source of inspiration for parish outreach, allowing us to be the heart and hands of Christ for those around us, and that it will make a contribution to community building for the entire Knightswood area.
As we make our way through the year, let God’s light lift up our Spirits and our faith. May we have the courage to meet and embrace the challenges and the encounters of life with a renewed sense of purpose in the weeks and months ahead.
Thank you for visiting our website and our thanks to David Gray for permission to use his wonderful photographs of our Church.
Fr. Paul
Pope Leo's Prayer Intention for October
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For mental health ministry
Let us pray that the mental health ministry be established throughout the Church, helping to overcome the stigma and discrimination of persons with mental illnesses.
Visit the website of Pray With the Pope
Visit the website of Pray As You Go for a reflection on this month's video.
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In 2027, St. Ninian’s will celebrate 100 years of faith, worship, and service. This centenary will give us an opportunity to give thanks for our history, celebrate our parish life today, and look forward with hope to the future. To mark this occasion, a programme of events is being planned throughout the year. The Parish Centenary Group is seeking volunteers to help with planning and organisation. Any time, ideas, or skills you can offer would be most welcome.
If you would like to help, please click here complete a short questionnaire online or click here to download a copy to fill in by hand. Alternatively, send your details using the parish email address stninian@rcag.org.uk, or speak to Fr Paul, and he will pass your details to the Centenary Group. Together, let us make this centenary a joyful and faith‑filled celebration for our whole parish community.
Diocesan Structures
Click here for an important statement from the Bishops' Conference of Scotland about upcoming consultations on the structuring of our Scottish dioceses.
Mass Times at St Ninian's
Sunday Mass
Saturday Vigil Mass 5pm;
Sunday 11.00 am (with Children’s Liturgy) & 5.00 pm
Weekday Mass Mon - Sat:
10.00 am
Confessions
Saturday 10.30 am; 4.15 - 4.45 pm
St Ninian Mosaics
Mosaics (Opus Sectile) in the high altar above the tabernacle. The right-hand panels depict St Ninian building the White House at Whithorn, and the left-hand panels depict him preaching the Gospel to the Southern Picts.