News from the Church in Malta
On Friday 25th February 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. presided over the admission of two seminarians as candidates to the priesthood, at St. Paul’s Parish Church, Valletta.
The two candidates are Charlon Muscat from Mosta, and Reuben Vella from Zurrieq.
CLICK HERE to read the homily of Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P.
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On Saturday 26th February, 2011, the fifth Assembly for young people was convened by the Diocesan Youth Commission (KDZ) at the Divine Mercy Complex, Naxxar. Young people in general and youth leaders in particular were invited to discuss the need for proper formation when engaging in youth service. The theme “Jien.Aħna.Huma” called to attention the unique characteristics of preparation for Christian youth ministry… Read more »
The quality of life offered by the State is not the direct responsibility of the Church: the Church’s role is to present an alternative reflection upon this reality as it exists in the pluralistic world of today – a reflection which is inspired by the Word of God. It falls squarely upon the shoulders of the Christian to convey this message in a variety of ways… Read more »
Despite the grief and concern caused by violence in the movement for greater democracy in various Arab countries, the changes taking place are “promising,” says a Vatican spokesman.
Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office, said on Octava Dies that the West “should not interfere” in these political changes, but should “offer its help.”
He urged his listeners “not to be afraid” given the changes that are taking place, but to “engage in positive dialogue” with the people of these countries… Read more »
Monday
9.15 a.m. The Archbishop presides over a Curia senior staff meeting.
5.30 p.m. The Archbishop visits the Catechism Centre (MUSEUM) for girls in Fgura.
6.45 p.m. The Archbishop visits the Catechism Centre (MUSEUM) for boys in Fgura.
8.00 p.m. The Archbishop meets the Liturgical Commission of Fgura.
Tuesday
10.00 a.m. The Archbishop meets Fr Mario Tong, Parish Priest of Mosta, about the Pastoral Visit held in his parish… Read more »
Mijiet ta’ żgħażagħ Maltin qed iħejju biex f’Awwissu li ġej imorru Madrid għall-Jum Dinji taż-Żgħażagħ. Intant, il-bandiera Maltija waslet qabilhom.
Nhar is-Sibt li għadda, numru ta’ żgħażagħ Maltin iltaqgħu fil-Barakka ta’ Fuq biex jieħdu ritratti mal-bandiera Maltija, liema bandiera se tintbagħat lill-organizzaturi Spanjoli flimkien ma’ numru ta’ ritratti. Wieħed minnhom se jitpoġġa fuq il-paġna uffiċjali tal-Jum Dinji taż-Żgħażagħ fuq il-Facebook.
F’kummenti lil IL-ĠENSillum online, Mariam Degiorgio, li hija responsabbli mill-paġna Maltija tal-JDŻ fuq dan is-sit, fissret li “l-bandiera tagħti identità lil nazzjon… Read more »
The Theology Students Association is organising a series of lectures entitled ‘Strengthening the Family’, on the importance of the family in contemporary society. The aim of these lectures is to help students and the general public realise the importance of adhering to lifestyles and values that will help the Maltese family grow in unity and love. These lectures will offer to opportunity to reflect on the value of the family whilst providing tools to strengthen the family… Read more »
On Wednesday 23rd February, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. met the Youth and Adolescent Commission of Fgura, as part of his pastoral visit in this parish.
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On Friday 25th February, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona met Mgr Joseph Bonello who has just been ordained Coadjutor Bishop of the Diocese of Juticalpa (Honduras). Mgr Bonello was accompanied by Bishop Robert Camilleri O.F.M. The meeting was held at the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana.
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25 ta’ Frar, 2011
Parroċċa San Pawl, Valletta
Ħuti,
L-ewwelnett nirringrazzja liż-żewġ kandidati tal-lum, lil Ruben u Charlon għaliex qed jagħtuna ċ-ċans li aħna nirriflettu fuq dan il-misteru kbir; l-ewwelnett l-imħabba t’Alla lejn dan l-poplu tiegħu. Din l-imħabba t’Alla tiġi mhux minn preferenza li aħna nistgħu nipparagunawha mal-preferenza umana, imma preferenza għaliex dan il-poplu t’Alla għandu missjoni kbira li huwa jkompli jwassal dak li Ġesu’ wassal elfejn sena ilu f’verżjoni limitata għaliex kien jidher bħala bniedem, allura fiż-żmien u f’post, imma mbagħad għaliex kien l-Iben t’Alla li qed jagħmilha dimensjoni universali li tolqot f’kull post u f’kull żmien… Read more »
