News from the Church in Malta
A team of doctors, nurses, carers and lay volunteers gave up their free time and, at their own expense, enrolled to look after over 40 patients and ensure a safe and comfortable experience at the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes for the sick. The pilgrimage, organised by the Archdiocesan Society UMTAL, consisted of 156 people and a guide dog. A number of relatives also accompanied patients…
Pope Francis on Saturday met in the Vatican 75 newly-appointed bishops from the mission territories of 34 countries of Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania, and urged them to care for their flocks like the Good Shepherd, by being men of prayer, proclamation and communion.
The bishops are participating in a seminar that the Vatican’s Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples has organized September 3-15 to help them in their ministry.
In a talk to them, Pope Francis said that a bishop is configured to Christ the Good Shepherd and Priest who does not live for himself but offers his life for his sheep, especially the weakest those most in danger, who are made to feel the Lord’s predilection through his gestures and words of comfort.
Men of prayer, proclamation, communion
As a man of prayer, the Pope said, a bishop always brings his people and situations before God every day, becoming like Jesus the victim and altar for the salvation of his flock.
The second task of a bishop is to go out and proclaim the Gospel in places where the Lord is not known or is disfigured and persecuted, and not to remain seated in his office like a company manager or a prince. In this duty, he should be a humble witness to the Gospel like Jesus, without giving in to the temptation of power, gratification, worldliness or projecting oneself, and without watering down the crucified and risen Jesus…
L‑Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ħatar lil Dun George J. Schembri bħala kappillan tal‑Parroċċa ta’ Santa Marija, l‑Imġarr.
Dun George Schembri twieled fit‑8 ta’ Frar 1985 u rċieva l-edukazzjoni primarja tiegħu fl‑iskola Stella Maris f’Ħal Balzan u fl‑iskola St Elizabeth f’Tas‑Sliema, l‑edukazzjoni sekondarja fil‑Liceo Dun Ġużepp Zammit (Brighella) il‑Ħamrun, u l‑edukazzjoni post‑sekondarja f’Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary, in‑Naxxar…
Pope Francis drew inspiration on Sunday from the Gospel reading of the day to invite all Christians not to turn away from the suffering of their brothers and sisters.
Speaking during the Sunday Angelus in St Peter’s Square, the Pope reflected on the episode that tells of Jesus’ miraculous healing of a deaf and dumb man.
Do good without ostentation
Pointing out that Jesus always “acts with discretion” as he “does not want to impress people, he is not looking for popularity or success, he just wants to do good to people” the Pope said that “with this attitude, He teaches us that good must be done without clamour and without ostentation”…
Saturday, 8th September 2018, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrates a Pontifical Mass on the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Mdina, at 9:15am.
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In his prepared words to the women gathered, Pope Francis, underlined how “widowhood is a particularly difficult experience”, adding that some pour their energies into their children and grandchildren.
The Pope said that with their consecration, the widows showed that it was possible, with the support of members of the Church, to live a life of service by exercising their family, professional and social responsibilities…
Friday, 7th September 2018, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrates a Pontifical Mass on the occasion of the feast of Our Lady of Victories, in Naxxar Parish Church, at 7pm.
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Fis‑sena akkademika li tibda f’Ottubru 2018, l‑Istitut ta’ Formazzjoni Pastorali u diversi entitajiet formattivi oħra fi ħdan il‑Knisja ser joffru korsijiet varji ta’ formazzjoni. Fost il‑11‑il kors offrut mill‑Istitut ta’ Formazzjoni Pastorali hemm korsijiet dwar l‑istorja tal‑Knisja f’Malta, l‑għeruq tal‑fidi Nisranija fil‑Ġudaiżmu, il‑Missirijiet tal‑Knisja, l‑ispiritwalità, l‑irwol tan‑Nisrani fis‑soċjetà, u oħrajn.
Il‑korsijiet offruti huma dawn:
L‑Istitut ta’ Formazzjoni Pastorali twaqqaf fl‑2007 bl‑iskop li joffri formazzjoni għall‑ħtiġijiet reali tas‑soċjetà kontemporanja…
Nhar il-Ġimgħa 24 ta’ Awwissu, fit-Teatru Embassy il-Belt Valletta, sar special screening tal-film ‘Pope Francis – A man of His Word’ li d-dħul minnu kien kollu b’risq Caritas Malta.
L-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna u Caritas Malta jixtiequ jesprimu l-gratitudni tagħhom lejn KRS Realeasing Ltd, Embassy Cinemas u Universal Pictures ta’ dan il-ġest ferm sabiħ biex l-entità Caritas mhux biss kellha opportunità li tirċievi d-dħul kollu li sar minn dan l-ispecial screening, imma wkoll li tesperjenza film b’ħafna messaġġi tant qawwija…
Fast Forward – Pause- Play, comprises a number of activities which includes a show of films by famous cinema directors, installations and a series of discussions on current subjects. These activities are organised by The Society of Christine Doctrine – MUSEUM and are intended for the general public.
“In a world where everyone is rushing from one thing to another (thus Fast Forward) we are inviting people to (Pause) and reflect during these activities” says Mr Natalino Camilleri, Superior General…
