Yearly Archives: 2012

Daily Gospel -24th December

24/12/2012

Luke 1: 67-79

His father Zechariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke this prophecy: Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel, for he has visited his people, he has set them free, and he has established for us a saving power in the House of his servant David, just as he proclaimed, by the mouth of his holy prophets from ancient times, that he would save us from our enemies and from the hands of all those who hate us, and show faithful love to our ancestors, and so keep in mind his holy covenant… Read more »

December 24-30

23/12/2012

Monday

9.00 a.m.         The Archbishop visits elderly priests residing at Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara.

12.30 p.m.       The Archbishop visits Il-Qaddejja taċ-Ċenaklu and haslunch with them at Dar tal-Kleru, Birkirkara.

11.30 p.m.       The Archbishop celebrates Christmas Vigil Mass, at Mdina Cathedral.

Tuesday

09.30 a.m.       … Read more »

Daily Gospel -23rd December

23/12/2012

4th Sunday of Advent

Luke 1, 39-45

Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. She went into Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit… Read more »

Papal visit and Christmas pardon for Paolo Gabriele

22/12/2012

Pope with Gabriele in prison

Holy See Press Office director, Fr. Federico Lombardi S.J., informed journalists: “The Holy Father Benedict XVI visited Paolo Gabriele in prison in order to confirm his forgiveness and to inform him personally of his acceptance of Mr Gabriele’s request for pardon, thereby remitting the sentence passed against the latter. This constitutes a paternal gesture towards a person with whom the Pope shared a relationship of daily familiarity for many years… Read more »

Religious Celebrations by Archbishop Paul Cremona and Bishop Charles J. Scicluna

22/12/2012

Il-funzjonijiet reliġjużi li se jmexxu l-Arċisqof Pawlu Cremona O.P. u l-Isqof Charles J. Scicluna fl-okkażjoni tal-Milied jibdew fil-Lejl tal-Milied.

It-Tnejn 24 ta’ Diċembru, l-Arċisqof Cremona jiċċelebra Quddiesa Stazzjonali Konċelebrata fil-Katidral, l-Imdina. Il-funzjoni tibda fil-11.00 p.m. b’kant ta’ għanjiet tal-Milied u l-prietka tat-tifel. Fil-11.30 a.m. tibda translazzjoni ta’ Ġesù Bambin li tkompli biċ-ċelebrazzjoni tal-quddiesa.

F’ Jum il-Milied, it-Tlieta 25 ta’ Diċembru, l-Arċisqof imexxi Quddiesa Stazzjonali Konċelebrata fil-KonKatidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta, fid-9.30 a.m… Read more »

Daily Gospel -22nd December

22/12/2012

Luke 1: 46-56

And Mary said: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour; because he has looked upon the humiliation of his servant. Yes, from now onwards all generations will call me blessed, for the Almighty has done great things for me. Holy is his name, and his faithful love extends age after age to those who fear him… Read more »

The Bishops exchange Christmas greetings with Curia employees

21/12/2012

Nhar il-Ġimgħa 21 ta’ Diċembru 2012, l-Arċisqof Pawlu Cremona O.P., l-Isqof Awżiljarju Charles J. Scicluna u l-Isqof Emeritus Ġużeppi Mercieca awguraw Milied ħieni lil impjegati tal-Kurja, tal-Caritas u tat-Tribunal Ekklezjastiku, filwaqt li apprezzaw il-ħidma fejjieda li dawn iwettqu tul is-sena kollha.

Ritratti: Uffiċċju Komunikazzjoni Read more »

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Daily Gospel -21st December

21/12/2012

Luke 1, 39-45

Mary set out at that time and went as quickly as she could into the hill country to a town in Judah. She went into Zechariah’s house and greeted Elizabeth. Now it happened that as soon as Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leapt in her womb and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit. She gave a loud cry and said, ‘Of all women you are the most blessed, and blessed is the fruit of your womb… Read more »

Exchanging Christmas greetings with the Bishops

20/12/2012

On the occasion of Christmas and the start of the New Year, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. the Auxiliary Bishop Charles J. Scicluna and Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Mercieca will receive members of the general public who wish to convey their good wishes for the season, on Sunday 30th December between 9.30am and noon.

This year too, the exchange of greetings will take place at the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana, which is easily accessible for persons with disability… Read more »

Daily Gospel -20th December

20/12/2012

Luke 1, 26-38

In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the House of David; and the virgin’s name was Mary. He went in and said to her, ‘Rejoice, you who enjoy God’s favour! The Lord is with you.’ She was deeply disturbed by these words and asked herself what this greeting could mean, but the angel said to her, ‘Mary, do not be afraid; you have won God’s favour… Read more »