Monthly Archives: July 2011

BENEDICT XVI VISITS OFFICES OF THE “OSSERVATORE ROMANO”

06/07/2011

Pope reading L'Osservatore Romano

The Holy Father visited the headquarters of the “Osservatore Romano” newspaper, which is currently celebrating the 150th anniversary of its foundation. Its first edition appeared on 1 July 1861.

The Pope greeted the director, vice director and journalists, congratulating them on the current anniversary. “By your daily work, out of sight and not without fatigue”, he told them, “you create this unique form of communication which acts at the service of the ministry of Peter’s Successor, making a specific contribution to the spread of the Gospel and the witness of truth… Read more »

€14,500 DONATIONS IN SOLIDARITY WITH LIBYA AND HONDURAS

06/07/2011

Nhar it-Tlieta 28 ta’ Ġunju 2011, l-Isqof ta’ Għawdex Mario Grech qassam f’isem il-Knisja mill-gżira tat-Tlieta Għoljiet donazzjonijiet lill-knejjes fil-Libja u l-Ħonduras fejn qed jaħdmu prelati Maltin.

Huwa għadda s-somma ta’ €4,000 lill-Isqof Silvestru Magro OFM, Vigarju Apostoliku ta’ Bengażi. Offerta simili se titwassal ukoll lill-Vigarju Apostoliku ta’ Tripli, l-Isqof Giovanni Martinelli OFM.

Il-kelliemi għad-djoċesi ta’ Għawdex, Dun Giovanni Curmi, fisser li f’nota personali, l-Isqof Grech wassal il-viċinanza tal-poplu Għawdxi mal-Knisja fil-Libja, u wiegħed it-talb biex ma ddumx ma sseħħ il-paċi fil-Libja… Read more »

EMPLOYERS AND VOLUNTARY WORK

06/07/2011

EMPLOYERS AND VOLUNTARY WORK

This year is dedicated to Voluntary Work.  As the Pastoral Commission for Work, we concentrated more on the work aspect as a decently paid employment.  But this year we also discussed the topic on how Voluntary Work correlates with the labour sphere.  The Maltese are getting used to allocate some time on one’s own agenda to perform some voluntary work, such individuals more than finding time to spare, actually boast a heart that aches to help out their brethren who happen to be in need.  … Read more »

PONTIFF: DON’T FORGET THE GOSPEL WHEN PACKING FOR VACATION

06/07/2011

When packing for vacation this summer, leave space in your suitcase for the Gospel, Benedict XVI urges.

The Pope said this today when greeting those gathered in St. Peter’s Square today to pray the midday Angelus. Speaking in French, the Holy Father offered a brief reflection on summer vacation.

Vacation, he explained, “it’s not about leaving for the sake of leaving and resting, but rather it’s about living our relationships with our loved ones in a new way with God.”

He noted that the Gospel passage for this Sunday (Matthew 11: 25-30), which speaks of the yoke of Christ, points out to us the need for “rest and serenity.”

“Jesus invites us to come to him, to trust him,” the Pope added… Read more »

4GIVEN – WHO’S FACE DO YOU SEEK?

05/07/2011

4given is a weekly one hour television program that features information about living the Christian life. This first program serves as an introduction to this years’ 4Given series – Seek His face. When do you seek the Lord’s face? Dr. John Bonnici Mallia will start by describing the character of Jesus. Ian Diacono together with Jude Muscat will help us understand ‘What is a life calling?’ As in previous years, His Excellency the Archbishop of Malta will be answering questions related to the Sunday Gospel posed to him by a group of youths… Read more »

TWELVE NEW PRIESTS ORDAINED

05/07/2011

On Sunday 3rd  July, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP ordained 12 young men to the priesthood (5 diocesan and 7 from religious orders) during a celebration at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta. The new priests are:

Fr Carmelo Aquilina O.F.M. Cap. 43 years old from Siggiewi, Franciscan Capuchin

Fr Stephen Attard, 26 years old from Mosta Parish

Fr Joseph Ciappara O.F.M… Read more »

Youth Church in Paceville

05/07/2011

This summer’s young protagonists have officially started the season with “Check-in”, in Paceville. Over one thousand young people are, over the coming two months, making unique experiences of faith either through voluntary work in Malta and abroad, or the World Youth Day pilgrimage in Madrid.

The weekend’s celebration began with the Archbishop Paul Cremona’s mandate on Saturday night, at St Julian’s Parish… Read more »

€293,529 RAISED IN AID OF DAR TAL-PROVIDENZA

04/07/2011

On Friday 1st July, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. visited the fundraising volleyball Marathon in aid of Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi.

A total of €293,529 was collected during this Marathon.

Click on the photo to enlarge… Read more »

ARCHBISHOP’S MESSAGE ON THE OCCASION OF THE ORDINATION OF 12 NEW PRIESTS

04/07/2011

3 ta’ Lulju 2011

Ħuti,

Aħna qegħdin miġburin bħala komunita nisranija biex nassistu għal wieħed mis-sagramenti li, permezz tagħhom, Alla l-Imbierek jagħti l-grazzji tiegħu.

Illum il-Knisja, permezz tiegħi se tagħti l-Orni Sagri tal-presbiterat il dawn it-tnax il-djaknu. U meta aħna qed nitkellmu fuq l-għoti ta’ dan is-sagrament, irridu nikkonsidraw anke żewġ affarijiet differenti.

L-ewwelnett hija l-qawwa li tiġi permezz ta’ dan is-Sagramnent… Read more »

AIDS PATIENTS AT FOREFRONT OF POPE’S PRAYER IN JULY

04/07/2011

Pope Benedict XVIXVI is dedicating the month of July to pray for AIDS patients, especially those from the poorest countries of the world.

The Apostleship of Prayer announced the intentions chosen by the Pope for this month. His general intention is: “That Christ may ease the physical and spiritual sufferings of those who are sick with AIDS, especially in the poorest countries.”

Through its approximately 117,000 health care facilities around the world, the Catholic Church provides more than 25% of all care for those living with HIV and AIDS, especially children… Read more »