ST ALBERT’S CATHOLIC CHAPLAINCY, EDINBURGH
Taken from SPONSORED WALK BY THE FIRTH OF FORTH (op.org)
About 25 of us caught the train to Aberdour and climbed up the hills above the town. The weather was damp but good for walking. The paths were very muddy and at times it was a struggle to stay upright! We saw the flowers of spring, new born lambs, the trinity of bridges veiled in mist and some slightly bemused alpacas as they watched us from a field on the way back down.
Back at Aberdour we celebrated Mass at St Fillan’s Church. This year is the 900th centenary. It was the first Catholic Mass to be celebrated in that ancient church since the Reformation. It gives me food for thought when I think of how simply such a significant thing came about. We had lunch by the Sands Cafe at the Silver Sands beach, buffered by strong and cold winds. Our chaplaincy community rose to the occasion and I for one enjoy salmon en croute and a Chilean Sauvignon.
Onwards from there the path was level and some of the folk who had come for Mass came with us to Dalgety Bay and enjoyed views of Inchcolm Abbey. We stopped for a photo at St Bridget’s Kirk and ended our walk shortly afterwards. The seats on the train were welcome indeed. Walking in a group is a great way to talk and I think a number of new friendships began on this walk.
I hope a special friendship has begun with the people at St Fillan’s who made us so welcome. And by the way, as well as having such an enriching experience we have raised £2,733.30 – the last time I counted. You can find more images at https://www.facebook.com/stalbertsedinburgh.