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Pope receives members of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue

25/01/2013

In the Vatican, the Holy Father received the members of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches. The commission was instituted ten years ago as a initiative of the ecclesial authorities of the family of the Oriental Orthodox Churches and the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.

The commission has dedicated this week to exploring “more fully the communion and communication which existed between the Churches in the first five centuries of Christian history”, Benedict XVI said, expressing his hope that “relations between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches will continue to develop in a fraternal spirit of cooperation, particularly through the growth of a theological dialogue capable of helping all the Lord’s followers to grow in communion and to bear witness before the world to the saving truth of the Gospel.”

“Many of you,” he concluded, “come from areas where Christians, as individuals and communities, face painful trials and difficulties which are a source of deep concern to us all… Read more »

Archbishop meets children in Marsa

25/01/2013

On Monday 21st January 2013, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. met children attending the Catechism Centre at the Sacred Heart Convent, in the Parish Centre, in Marsa.

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Memorandum by the Diocesan Youth Commission about the needs of young people

25/01/2013

MEMORANDUM GĦALL-PARTITI POLITIĊI – ELEZZJONIJIET ĠENERALI 2013

Il-Kummissjoni Djoċesana Żgħażagħ, l-entità uffiċċjali fi ħdan l-knisja għall-pastorali maż-żgħażagħ, tagħraf l-importanza li ż-żgħażagħ jingħataw l-possibiltà sħiħa li jiffurmaw rwieħhom fid-dimensjonijiet kollha tal-ħajja tagħhom, kemm dik umana kif ukoll spiritwali (Draft National Children’s Policy 2011, 3.1, 4.1). Nemmnu li din hija responsabbiltà li l-Istat jaqsam flimkien mal-korpi kostitwi kollha, fosthom il-Knisja.

L-organi politiċi huma depożiti tal-valuri umani diversi fis-soċjetà, għalhekk nistennew li t-tfassil tal-politika jkun immexxi minn viżjoni li tħaddan u tippromwovi dawn l-istess valuri umani… Read more »

Pope assesses social media positively

24/01/2013

Pope on social media

Benedict XVI’s message for the 47th World Communications Day was presented in the Press Office of the Holy See. The Day, which will take place this year on Sunday, 12 May, has the theme of “Social Networks: Portals of Truth and Faith; New Spaces for Evangelisation”. Participating in the presentation were Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli, president of the Pontifical Council for Social Communications, and Msgr… Read more »

Archbishop meets nuns in Marsa

24/01/2013

On Monday 21st of January 2013, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. met nuns of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, at their convent in Marsa.

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Audience: Going against the grain like Abraham

23/01/2013

Pope Benedict XVI gives a blessing during his Wednesday general audience in Paul VI's Hall at the Vatican

Pope Benedict XVI picked up his audience catechesis on the Profession of Faith Wednesday morning with a reflection on how Abraham, as the father of believers, teaches Christians to “go against he grain” in societies where God has become the “great absentee” and “possession” the idol to be worshiped… Read more »

30 years of KDŻ

23/01/2013

The Diocesan Youth Commission (KDŻ) is marking 30 years since its foundation in January 1983. The Commission is the official entity within the church responsible for youth ministry in Malta.

Over the years the Commission has introduced new trends and perspectives in the service of young people. Among the most memorable initiatives remain the editions of Festażgħażagħ, the publication of Djarju Ħabib series, the educational campaign Towards A More Beautiful Sexual Life, Pope Benedict’s welcome by the young on the Valletta Waterfront and the World Youth Day Song Contests… Read more »