News from the Church in Malta
Jesus praying
Thousands of pilgrims gathered in the Paul the VI hall for the Pope’s General Audience. Pope Benedict greeting the faithful said he wanted this week to focus on a significant event, that being Jesus in Gethsemane and his prayers in the Garden of Olives.
“In our continuing catechesis on Christian prayer, we now turn to the prayer of Jesus in Gethsemane, the Garden of Olives, following the Last Supper… Read more »
On Wednesday 1st February 2012, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. concelebrated Mass together with Parish priests and lay representatives from parishes, at Ta’ Xbiex parish church, on the occasion of the feast of Candlemass.
Click on the photos to enlarge. The photos of the Archbishop’s events may be purchased from PHOTOCITY, Valletta… Read more »
Since its inception, the Kummissjoni Interdjoċesana Ambjent (KA) has always considered education as an important tool in achieving its vision, i.e. that Christians live in harmony with creation and each other according to God’s plan, thus discovering their role in creation and their responsibility towards it[1]. Consequently the KA has advocated and supported educational initiatives, at the formal, non-formal and informal levels, aimed at helping citizens of all ages become active participants in the building of a sustainable society… Read more »
Young people renew the faith of the church. The unique contribution of young Christians and ways to help it flourish are the main discussion points of ‘Protagonisti’ – this year’s Assembly for youth leaders. The annual Assembly gives voice to the concerns and outlooks of youth, focusing on their role within the church.
Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. and other church officials are also taking part to listen to the views of the leaders… Read more »
On Monday 30th January 2012, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. presided over the Parish Assembly at the Parish Centre in San Gwann as part of his pastoral visit to the parish.
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Pope in Easter Vigil
The Vatican Information Service released the schedule of the liturgical celebrations over which Benedict XVI will preside from February through April:
FEBRUARY
Thursday 2: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord and the World Day of Consecrated Life. At 5.30 p.m. in the Vatican Basilica, Vespers with members of institutes of consecrated life and societies of apostolic life… Read more »
Pope praying
Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for February is: “That all peoples may have access to water and other resources needed for daily life”.
His mission intention is: “That the Lord may sustain the efforts of health workers assisting the sick and elderly in the world’s poorest regions”.
VATICAN CITY, 31 JAN 2012 (VIS) Read more »
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On Thursday 26th January 2012, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. met children who attend catechism at the MUSEUM for boys, San Gwann, as part of his pastoral visit to the parish.
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On Friday 27th January 2012, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. met the Parish Pastoral Council and Council for the Implementation of the Synod at the Parish Centre in San Gwann.
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Pope-Benedict-XVI
In his Angelus reflections this week Pope Benedict XVI spoke of Sunday’s Gospel where we hear how the unclean spirit recognizes Jesus as the “Holy One of God”. He also marked World Leprosy Day, joined his prayers to the International Day of intercession for peace in the Holy Land and together with the young people of Catholic Action Italy, released two white doves as a sign of peace above the city of Rome… Read more »
