Monthly Archives: July 2011

MASS TO CELEBRATE THE FEAST OF ST CALCEDONIUS

12/07/2011

Fl-okkażjoni tal-festa ta’ San Kalċidonju ser tiġi ċċelebrata Quddiesa fil-kappella ddedikata lil dan il-qaddis li tinsab fil-bini tal-Kurja ta’ l-Arċisqof, Floriana, nhar l-Erbgħa 13 ta’ Lulju 2011, fis-6.00 p.m.

Ir-relikwi ta’ San Kalċidonju jinsabu meqjumin f’kappella żgħira li nbniet apposta, dahar ma’ dahar mal-kappella prinċipali fil-bini tal-Kurja. Ir-relikwi tal-qaddis, li nġiebu Malta miċ-ċimiterju ta’ Pretestato, l-Italja, waslu fil-kappella dedikata lilu fl-1753. Ir-relikwi qegħdin f’relikwarju artistiku… Read more »

Daily Gospel – 12th July

12/07/2011

Matthew 11, 20-24

Then he began to reproach the towns in which most of his miracles had been worked, because they refused to repent. ‘Alas for you, Chorazin! Alas for you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. Still, I tell you that it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on Judgement Day than for you… Read more »

THE FACE OF JESUS

11/07/2011

Is the Shroud of Turin a picture of Jesus? This and much more is what will be discussed in this weeks’ program. Bella Mifsud together with Ian Diacono will bring out the practical aspects of being a Christian.  An interesting feature entitled ‘Life is a cup of coffee’ will better help us understand the true meaning of life. Bernardette Briffa is another guest on todays’ program, where she will give her experience and explain her work at the Hospice movement… Read more »

‘WE’RE ALL HOPING WITH THE SOUTH SUDANESE’,SAYS AIDE

11/07/2011

South Sudan – The new state

With Saturday’s establishment of South Sudan as the world’s newest nation, the Vatican spokesman had an exhortation for the international country: Let us not allow this nation to fail.

Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office, reflected on South Sudan in the most recent edition of Vatican Television’s “Octava Dies.”

He spoke of hopes that the nation might begin “a new history of peace.”

The Jesuit recalled addresses that Pope John Paul II gave during a few-hour stop in Khartoum in 1993… Read more »

€171,152 IN AID OF THE M.S.S.P. MISSIONARY WORK

11/07/2011

Ohloq Tbissima Marathon, the 60 hour live broadcasting marathon in aid of the missionary work carried out by the Missionary Society of St. Paul  (MSSP) both locally and in Peru, Pakistan and the Phiippines,  came to an end at midnight.

The 60 hours were packed. One could participate in mass and prayer, listen to discussions, enjoy the Kids Corner, Musichiere, Charades,  Ohloq Tbissima Song Festival  and a variety of song and dance with the best of local talent.  … Read more »

Daily Gospel – 11th July

11/07/2011

Matthew 19, 27-29

Then Peter answered and said, ‘Look, we have left everything and followed you. What are we to have, then?’ Jesus said to them, ‘In truth I tell you, when everything is made new again and the Son of man is seated on his throne of glory, you yourselves will sit on twelve thrones to judge the twelve tribes of Israel… Read more »

July 11 – 17

10/07/2011

Monday

9.15 a.m. The Archbishop presides over a Curia senior staff meeting.

4.30 p.m. The Archbishop meets the General Superior of MUSEUM, at his residence in Attard.

6.30 p.m. The Archbishop presides over the celebrations of the feast of St. Benedict, at St. Peter’s Monastery, Mdina.

Tuesday

9.00 a.m. The Archbishop celebrates Mass on the occasion of Police Day at St… Read more »

Daily Gospel & Kelma Ghall-Hajja- 10th July

10/07/2011

Click on the image below to watch the latest edition of the programme ‘Kelma ghall-Hajja’.

Matthew 13, 1-23

That same day, Jesus left the house and sat by the lakeside, but such large crowds gathered round him that he got into a boat and sat there… Read more »

EMPHASIS ON CONFESSION DURING WORLD YOUTH DAY

09/07/2011

Il-Papa Benedittu XVI introduċa żewġ inizjattivi ewlenin għal waqt iċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet tal-Jum Dinji taż-Żgħażagħ (WYD) .

Fl-ewwel Jum Dinji taż-Żgħażagħ tiegħu bħala Papa, f’Cologne fl-2005, Benedittu kien iqatta’ ħin twil jitlob fis-skiet quddiem is-Sagrament Imqaddes. Minn dak iż-żmien ’il hawn, l-adorazzjoni Ewkaristika saret fattur regolari fl-iskeda tal-Jum Dinji taż-Żgħażagħ.

Agħfas hawn biex tkompli taqra dan l-artiklu mis-sit www.il-gensillum.com Read more »

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Daily Gospel – 9th July

09/07/2011

Matthew 10, 24-33

‘Disciple is not superior to teacher, nor slave to master. It is enough for disciple to grow to be like teacher, and slave like master. If they have called the master of the house “Beelzebul”, how much more the members of his household? ‘So do not be afraid of them. Everything now covered up will be uncovered, and everything now hidden will be made clear… Read more »