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Fr Grennan meets members of the Discalced Carmelite Secular Order

Il-Ġimgħa, 5 ta’ April 2013, il-membri tal-Ordni Sekulari Karmelitan Tereżjan inġabru fis-Sala “Madonna tal-Karmnu”, B’Kara, għal-laqgħa straordinarja mad-Definitur Ġenerali tal-Ordni, P. John Grennan ocd. Hu ħeġġiġhom biex jgħixu r-Regola billi jżommu lil Kristu fiċ-ċentru ta’ ħajjithom u saħaq biex jibnu l-ħajja spiritwali tagħhom fuq tliet pedamenti: l-umiltà, imħabba u distakk skond ma tgħallem Santa Tereża ta’ Ġesù.

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“It is the name of Jesus that saves” – Pope

Pope Francis

Pope Francis continued his reflections on how the Resurrection shapes our lives and human history. In one of his last morning mass celebrations, Pope Francis then told a story: “A humble man works in the curia of Buenos Aires. He has worked there for 30 years, he is the father of eight children. Before he goes out, before going out to do the things that he must do, he always says, ‘Jesus!’… Read more »

“Do not be afraid to go forth and announce the Risen Christ” – Pope Francis

Pope Francis

Pope Francis on Sunday urged the faithful to be courageous in proclaiming their faith.
Speaking to crowds of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Regina Coeli prayer, the Pope highlighted the fact that the eighth Sunday of Easter is also Divine Mercy Sunday, and he renewed his Easter greetings with the words of the Risen Christ: Peace be with you… Read more »

The Feast of the Divine Mercy

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On Sunday 7th April 2013, the feast of the Divine Mercy will be celebrated at the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, San Pawl tat-Tarġa with Adoration at 5.00pm followed by Mass celebrated by the Auxiliary Bishop Mgr Charles J. Scicluna. …

Archbishop celebrates mass in Rabat

On Thursday 5th April 2013, the Archbishop celebrated mass on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the incoronation of Our Lady of Good Health, in Rabat.

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Courtesy visit to the Archbishop by Fr John Grennan OCD

On Friday 5th April 2013, His High Rev. Fr John Grennan OCD, Superior General of the Order of the Discalced Carmelites, pays a couresy visit to the Archbishop at the Curia.

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Pope expresses spiritual closeness to Argentina after floods

Argentina floods

Pope Francis has had a telegram sent to Argentina expressing his spiritual closeness to his homeland, after flooding has killed at least 54 people in and around the capital . Torrential rains on Tuesday and Wednesday moved through Buenos Aires, and the nearby city of La Plata. As the waters recede more bodies are being found.
In the telegram sent on his behalf by the Secretary of State, Pope Francis expressed his sadness at the news, and expressed his spiritual closeness to those affected, and their families… Read more »

Ħal Kirkop Pastoral Visit Programme

Friday 5th April

10.30 a.m. The Archbishop meets the parish priest, at the Curia.

Sunday 7th April

8.30 a.m. The Archbishop celebrates the Pastoral Visit opening mass at the Parish Church and later he meets with people.

11.00 a.m. The Archbishop meets with members of civil society in Ħal Kirkop.

Monday 8th April

6.15 p.m… Read more »

European church justice report demands states’ financial accountability

The coordinator of Europe’s Catholic justice and peace commissions has welcomed interest in a new church-backed report, which demanded tougher government action against tax evasion and financial dishonesty. “Consultations are under way and church interventions are having a real impact,” said Dominican Father Henrik Alberius, Swedish coordinator of the Paris-based Conference of European Justice and Peace Commissions. “Through his own simple lifestyle, the new pope (Francis) is clearly setting an important example and helping reconnect the church’s message of human rights, reconciliation and development with people’s real concerns.” Father Alberius told Catholic News Service that some Catholics had been reluctant to tackle “big economic and social questions,” but added that the report — which set out measures to protect democracy against financial abuses — formed part of church efforts to promote social justice in Europe… Read more »

British Catholic legislators ask Pope to relax priestly celibacy rule

House of Lords

Twenty-one Catholic members of Parliament have written to Pope Francis to ask him to relax the rule on priestly celibacy for Latin-rite priests. The members of the House of Commons and the House of Lords said in a March 25 letter to the pope that the rule should be changed to allow married men to be ordained priests where pastoral needs required it… Read more »