News from the Church in Malta
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…
Pope Francis on Sunday made a heartfelt appeal for the people of Syria, telling the faithful gathered for the Angelus in St Peter’s Square that there were still the winds of war in the country and “unsettling news about the risk of a possible humanitarian catastrophe in the Province of Idlib.
The Pope invited the international community and other actors involved “to make use of the instruments of diplomacy, dialogue and negotiations, in compliance with the international humanitarian law and to safeguard the lives of civilians.”
The Syrian province of Idlib and surrounding areas are the last major enclave held by rebels opposed to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad…
Several years ago, Pope Francis instituted September 1 in the Catholic Church as the “World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.” Last year Pope Francis reminded Roman Catholics about the day by saying; “we will celebrate the Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, together with our Orthodox brothers and other churches. It will be an occasion to reinforce our common efforts to protect life, respecting the environment and nature.” When he established the annual celebration Pope Francis said, “Living our vocation to be protectors of God’s handiwork is essential to a life of virtue; it is not an optional or a secondary aspect of our Christian experience.”
Among Pope Francis’ chief influences was St Francis of Assisi, as is evident in his encyclical entitled, Laudato si’, which takes its name from the well-known “Canticle of the Sun” written by St Francis…
