Monthly Archives: August 2016

Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for August 2016

  • Pope Francis released on Tuesday a video message on his universal prayer intentions for August where he speaks of his desire that sports may build a culture of encounter among everyone for a world of peace. Watch the Pope’s video message which was delivered in his native Spanish:
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  • English translation of his message: Sports, a culture of encounter Sports make it possible to build a culture of encounter among everyone for a world of peace…
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Maltese youth return to Malta after attending World Youth Day celebrations in Poland

  • It-Tnejn, l-1 ta’ Awwissu 2016, waslu lura Malta uħud miż-żgħażagħ li attendew għaċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet tal-Jum Dinji taż-Żgħażagħ fil-Polonja. Iż-żgħażagħ li waslu Malta t-Tnejn wara nofsinhar jinkludu membri taż-Żgħażagħ Azzjoni Kattolika (ŻAK) li fuq talba tal-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ħadu ħsieb il-parteċipazzjoni tad-delegazzjoni Maltija fil-Polonja. Iż-żgħażagħ Maltin li attendew il-Jum Dinji taż-Żgħażagħ kien ta’ aktar minn 650, minn 23 għaqda reliġjuża differenti u minn diversi parroċċi f’Malta u Għawdex…
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Liturgical Celebrations led by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna during the month of August 2016

  • Is‑Sibt 6 ta’ Awwissu 2016, fid‑9:15 a.m., Monsinjur Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna jiċċelebra Quddiesa Pontifikali fil‑festa ta’ Ġesù Salvatur, Ħal Lija. Il‑Ħadd 7 ta’ Awwissu, fid‑9:00 a.m., Monsinjur Arċisqof jiċċelebra Quddiesa Pontifikali fil‑festa ta’ San Duminku, il‑Belt Valletta. Il‑Ġimgħa 12 ta’ Awwissu, fis‑7:30 p.m., Monsinjur Arċisqof jipparteċipa f’laqgħa ta’ talb maż‑żgħażagħ tal‑Mixja Neo‑Katekumenali li attendew iċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet li saru fil-Polonja fl-okkażjoni tal‑Jum Dinji taż‑Żgħażagħ 2016, fil‑Katekumenju, il‑Ħamrun…
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Pope Francis: terrorism rooted in idolatry of money

  • Pope Francis returned to decry terrorism as an inhuman evil on Sunday evening, even as he once again insisted that the real root cause of terrorism is the idolatry of wealth, and not true religion. Speaking to reporters during his in-flight press conference on return from Krakow, where he had traveled on Wednesday of last week to lead World Youth Day celebrations, the Holy Father said, “Terrorism grows when there is no other option, and to the extent the world economy has at its center the god of money and not the person.” “This,” the Pope stressed, “is fundamental terrorism, it is against all humanity.” Discussing his own experience with interreligious dialogue, the Holy Father said that Muslims seek “peace and encounter,” adding, “If I speak of Islamic violence, I should speak of Catholic violence…
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Liturgical Celebrations led by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna during the month of August 2016

  • Is‑Sibt 6 ta’ Awwissu 2016, fid‑9:15 a.m., Monsinjur Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna jiċċelebra Quddiesa Pontifikali fil‑festa ta’ Ġesù Salvatur, Ħal Lija. Il‑Ħadd 7 ta’ Awwissu, fid‑9:00 a.m., Monsinjur Arċisqof jiċċelebra Quddiesa Pontifikali fil‑festa ta’ San Duminku, il‑Belt Valletta. Il‑Ġimgħa 12 ta’ Awwissu, fis‑7:30 p.m., Monsinjur Arċisqof jipparteċipa f’laqgħa ta’ talb maż‑żgħażagħ tal‑Mixja Neo‑Katekumenali li attendew iċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet li saru fil-Polonja fl-okkażjoni tal‑Jum Dinji taż‑Żgħażagħ 2016, fil‑Katekumenju, il‑Ħamrun…
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