Monthly Archives: April 2010

POPE BENEDICT XVI ARRIVES IN MALTA AND RECEIVES A ROUSING WELCOME

On Saturday 17th April, 2010, at 5.00pm, Pope Benedict XVI arrived at the Malta International Airport. Maltese President, Dr. George Abela, opened the ceremony with a welcoming speech and was, afterwards, followed by the Pope who also addressed those present. 

Thousands of Children swamped Saint George’s square in order to sing Happy Birthday to the Pope.  … Read more »

Daily Gospel – 18th April

John 21,1-19

Later on, Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples. It was by the Sea of Tiberias, and it happened like this:  Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee and two more of his disciples were together.  Simon Peter said, ‘I’m going fishing.’ They replied, ‘We’ll come with you.’ They went out and got into the boat but caught nothing that night.  … Read more »

ST. JOHN VIANNEY’S RELICS TO TOUR IRELAND

St John Vianney relics

The bishops of Ireland are bringing the relics of St. John Vianney to Ireland before the Year for Priests draws to a close.

St. John Vianney is the patron of parish priests and the model proposed by Benedict XVI when he declared this special year to celebrate the priesthood. The Pope will conclude the year June 9-11.

The relics of the French saint will be in Ireland from April 25 to April 29… Read more »

PROGRAMME AND ROUTE OF POPE BENEDICT XVI

Saturday, 17th  April 2010

5.45pm – H.H. Pope Benedict XVI leaves the Malta International Airport to

proceeds to Valletta. On his way to Valletta the Pope will pass from these roads :

Gudja

In front of the Ministerial Lounge

Luqa

Triq l-Avjazzjoni Ċivili, Wasgħat il-Vittmi tal-Gwerra, Triq Sant’ Andrija, Pjazza tal-Knisja, Triq il-Karmnu, Triq Qormi and Triq l-Imgieret… Read more »

Daily Gospel – 17th April

John 6, 16-21

That evening the disciples went down to the shore of the sea  and got into a boat to make for Capernaum on the other side of the sea. It was getting dark by now and Jesus had still not rejoined them. The wind was strong, and the sea was getting rough.  They had rowed three or four miles when they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming towards the boat… Read more »

Daily Gospel – 16th April

John 6, 1-15

After this, Jesus crossed the Sea of Galilee – or of Tiberias –  and a large crowd followed him, impressed by the signs he had done in curing the sick.  Jesus climbed the hillside and sat down there with his disciples.  The time of the JewishPassover was near. Looking up, Jesus saw the crowds approaching and said to Philip, ‘Where can we buy some bread for these people to eat?’  He said this only to put Philip to the test; he himself knew exactly what he was going to do… Read more »

Daily Gospel – 15th April

John 3,31-36

He who comes from above is above all others; he who is of the earth is earthly himself and speaks in an earthly way. He who comes from heaven  bears witness to the things he has seen and heard, but his testimony is not accepted by anybody; though anyone who does accept his testimony is attesting that God is true, since he whom God has sent speaks God’s own words, for God gives him the Spirit without reserve… Read more »