Monthly Archives: November 2011

Daily Gospel – 22nd November

22/11/2011

Luke 21,5-11

When some were talking about the Temple, remarking how it was adorned with fine stonework and votive offerings, he said, ‘All these things you are staring at now — the time will come when not a single stone will be left on another; everything will be destroyed.’ And they put to him this question, ‘Master,’ they said, ‘when will this happen, then, and what sign will there be that it is about to take place?’ But he said, ‘Take care not to be deceived, because many will come using my name and saying, “I am the one” and “The time is near at hand.” Refuse to join them… Read more »

MTARFA PASTORAL VISIT PROGRAMME

21/11/2011

Wednesday, 23rd November

9.30 a.m. The Archbishop meets the Parish Priest in preparation for his pastoral visit in his parish, at the Curia.

Thursday, 24th November

6.00 p.m. The Archbishop leads a time of prayer at Mtarfa Parish as part of his pastoral visit to the parish.

6.30 p.m. The Archbishop meets with the Evangelisation Commission of Mtarfa… Read more »

GHAZLIET

21/11/2011

GĦAŻLIET on Tuesday 22nd November 2011 on Education 22 at 1.30.pm, with repeats at 6.00pm and 9.00pm, and also with a repeat on Saturday at 10.15am

During this programme we will get to meet Christine Delicata’s guest – Dr. Robert Xuereb who is a Cardiologist.  He has a very vast knowledge in the health sector and this interview is sure to be very interesting.  … Read more »

ANGLICAN BISHOPS AGAINST GOVERNMENT’S CUTS ON WELFARE

21/11/2011

18 Anglican bishops of the Church of England, supported by the highest leader of the Anglican Communion, the archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams, asked to Cameron’s government, in an open letter, to revise the Welfare Reform Bill which they consider “unjust”. Above all, the bishops are concerned that, if enforced, such reform would push the weakest and most vulnerable part of the population into “severe poverty”… Read more »

THE NEW EVANGELISATION – CHRIST THE KING 2011

21/11/2011

On Sunday 20th November 2011, the Church in Malta joined the Universal Church in celebrating the liturgical feast of Christ the King. The theme for this year’s Diocesan event was “Sharing the joy of our faith with others” . This celebration, which was held in the Parish Church of St Venera, included singing, a feature based upon the theme which was presented by the MSSP Christian Family Group ‘Miskan’, and a message by Archbishop Paul Cremona OP.  … Read more »

ARCHBISHOP’S MESSAGE ON THE LITURGICAL FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING

21/11/2011

Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ Santa Venera

20 ta’ Novembru 2011

Eċċellenza President ta’ Malta u Sinjura Abela,

Ħuti,

Aħna f’dan il-jum qed niċċelebraw is-Solennita ta’ Kristu Re, Kristu Sutan u ġustament għaliex huwa Sultan.

Imma meta naqraw il-Vanġelu, kont qed nirrifletti f’dawn il-ġranet,  ma jidhirx li l-preokkupazzjoni speċjali ta’ Ġesu kienet li jsejħulu Sultan.  Fil-fatt ftit hemm referenzi għal Ġesu li huwa Sultan… Read more »

Daily Gospel – 21st November

21/11/2011

The Presentation of The Blessed Virgin Mary

Matthew 12, 46-50

He was still speaking to the crowds when suddenly his mother and his brothers were standing outside and were anxious to have a word with him. But to the man who told him this Jesus replied, ‘Who is my mother? … Read more »

CHRIST THE KING CELEBRATION FOR CHILDREN

20/11/2011

On Saturday 20th November, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. presided over a meeting with children on the occasion of the Feast of Christ the King, at St. Monica School, Birkirkara. The evening programme included dance, singing, drama, moments of prayer, games and the participation of the St Monice choir led by Sr Vania Bonello. The special guest was Nicole Azzopardi who won the Junior Eurovision last year… Read more »

November 21 -27

20/11/2011

Monday

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

Tuesday

7.00 p.m. The Archbishop meets physiotherapists, speech therapists and occupational therapists at the Seminary tal-Virtu, Rabat.

Wednesday

9.30 a.m. The Archbishop meets Fr Reuben Micallef at the Curia, about his Pastoral Visit to Mtarfa.

The Archbishop celebrates Mass on the occasion of the 70th Wedding anniversary of H.E… Read more »

Daily Gospel – 20th November

20/11/2011

Feast of Christ the King

Matthew 25,31-46

‘When the Son of man comes in his glory, escorted by all the angels, then he will take his seat on his throne of glory. All nations will be assembled before him and he will separate people one from another as the shepherd separates sheep from goats… Read more »