News from the Church in Malta
When Jesus came to the region of Caesarea Philippi he put this question to his disciples, ‘Who do people say the Son of man is?’ And they said, ‘Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.’ ‘But you,’ he said, ‘who do you say I am?’ Then Simon Peter spoke up and said, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.’ Jesus replied, ‘Simon son of Jonah, you are a blessed man! … Read more »
F’laqgħa li ġiet organizzata minn grupp iffurmat biex iħares l-ugwaljanza tal-immigranti (MNE), ir-rapresentant tal-grupp Abshir Abdala qal li ntbagħtet ittra lil-Ministru tal-Ġustizzja u l-Intern dwar is-sitwazzjoni li sejħilha prekarja ta’ l-Immigranti f’Malta, speċjalment dawk li huma stazzjonati ġewwa ċ-centri tal-Marsa u ta’ Ħal Far. L-istess grupp saħaq li se jkompli bil-pjanijiet ta’ ħidma tiegħu hekk kif jirċievi r-risposta uffiċjali mingħand il-ministru konċernat…
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Barcelona is preparing for Benedict XVI’s visit by reflecting on St. Peter, the architect of the church the Pope will dedicate, and the example of the Holy Family.
A booklet with seven catecheses on these three topics has been distributed throughout Spain.
The Holy Father will visit Barcelona on Nov. 6, dedicating the Church of the Sagrada Familia, which was designed by Servant of God Antoni Gaudí… Read more »
Jesus left that place and withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And suddenly out came a Canaanite woman from that district and started shouting, ‘Lord, Son of David, take pity on me. My daughter is tormented by a devil.’ But he said not a word in answer to her. And his disciples went and pleaded with him, saying, ‘Give her what she wants, because she keeps shouting after us.’ He said in reply, ‘I was sent only to the lost sheep of the House of Israel.’ But the woman had come up and was bowing low before him… Read more »
Now in Honduras, soon to be in El Salvador, the relics of St. John Bosco are being taken to communities throughout Central America. The year 2015 will mark the 200th anniversary of John Bosco’s birth, and his relics have been on tour since June as part of the celebration. St. John Bosco is the founder of the Salesians and well-known for his work with youth… Read more »
And at once he made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead to the other side while he sent the crowds away. After sending the crowds away he went up into the hills by himself to pray. When evening came, he was there alone, while the boat, by now some furlongs from land, was hard pressed by rough waves, for there was a head-wind… Read more »
When Jesus received this news he withdrew by boat to a lonely place where they could be by themselves. But the crowds heard of this and, leaving the towns, went after him on foot. So as he stepped ashore he saw a large crowd; and he took pity on them and healed their sick. When evening came, the disciples went to him and said, ‘This is a lonely place, and time has slipped by; so send the people away, and they can go to the villages to buy themselves some food.’ Jesus replied, ‘There is no need for them to go: give them something to eat yourselves.’ But they answered, ‘All we have with us is five loaves and two fish.’ So he said, ‘Bring them here to me.’ He gave orders that the people were to sit down on the grass; then he took the five loaves and the two fish, raised his eyes to heaven and said the blessing… Read more »
Pope praying
Benedict XVI will be praying in August for the homeless and jobless, as well as those who are experience another type of serious need.
The Apostleship of Prayer announced the intentions chosen by the Pope for August. His general prayer intention is: “That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties.”
The Holy Father also chooses an apostolic intention for each month… Read more »
Monday
9.00 a.m. The Archbishop presides over a Curia senior staff meeting.
4.30 p.m. The Archbishop meets Mrs Audrey Borg and her family, who will be doing missionary work in Guam, at his residence in Attard.
5.00 p.m. The Archbishop meets the organizing Committee of the Celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of the re-opening of Saint Dominic Church, Birgu.
5.45 p.m… Read more »
A man in the crowd said to him, ‘Master, tell my brother to give me a share of our inheritance.’ He said to him, ‘My friend, who appointed me your judge, or the arbitrator of your claims?’ Then he said to them, ‘Watch, and be on your guard against avarice of any kind, for life does not consist in possessions, even when someone has more than he needs.’ Then he told them a parable, ‘There was once a rich man who, having had a good harvest from his land, thought to himself, “What am I to do? … Read more »
