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VATICAN MARKING ANNIVERSARY OF JOHN PAUL II’S “FAMILIARIS CONSORTIO”

29/11/2011

Familiaris Consortio

The Pontifical Council for the Family will mark the anniversary of its creation at its plenary assembly next week, which coincides also with the 30th anniversary of “Familiaris Consortio.”

At a press conference, the Tuesday through Thursday conference was presented by the officials of that Vatican dicastery.

Cardinal Ennio Antonelli, president of the council, highlighted themes from “Familiaris Consortio,” such as the central role of the family in the new evangelization and in pastoral ministry in parishes and dioceses… Read more »

MTARFA PASTORAL VISIT OPENING MASS

28/11/2011

On Saturday 26th November 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. met the Liturgical Commission of Mtarfa. Later on, the Archbishop celebrated Mass at the Parish Centre of Mtarfa, for the official opening of the pastoral visit and afterwards, met with the people.

CLICK HERE to view more photos of the Archbishop’s Pastoral Visit in Mtarfa.

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ARCHBISHOP MEETS MTARFA ADOLESCENT AND YOUTH GROUP

28/11/2011

On Thursday 24th November 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. met the Adolescents Group of Mtarfa as part of his pastoral visit to the parish. Later on, the Archbishop met the Youth Group of Mtarfa.

CLICK HERE to view more photos of the Archbishop’s Pastoral Visit in Mtarfa.

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POPE ON CLIMATE CHANGE: A CREDIBLE RESPONSE IS NEEDED

27/11/2011

Pope in audience

Pope Benedict XVI appealed for the success of the climate talks that are opening tomorrow in Durban, South Africa. Speaking to the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square for the Sunday Angelus prayer, Pope Benedict expressed the hope that “all members of the international community might reach agreement on a responsible, credible response,” to the phenomenon of climate change, which he described as “complex” and “disturbing”… Read more »

THE COURAGE TO RENEW ONESELF – ADVENT 2011

26/11/2011

Brothers and sisters,

We bring you this letter on the first Sunday of Advent – the time which leads us to Christmas. From the human point of view, Christmas is the story of two persons – Mary and Joseph – and how they altered their lives for Jesus to enter into. Both were enlightened by God. Mary’s response was “I am the handmaid of the Lord, let it be done to me according to His Word”… Read more »

ADVENT PASTORAL LETTER FOR CHILDREN

26/11/2011

Għeżież Tfal,

Qed ngħaddilkom din l-ittra fl-ewwel Ħadd tal-Avvent, iż-żmien li jwassalna għall-festa tal-Milied. Il-Milied huwa rakkont tal-ħajja ta’ żewġ persuni li nbidlu għall-aħjar biex iħallu lil Ġesù jidħol f’ħajjithom, dawn huma Marija u Ġużeppi. Anke aħna bħal Marija u Ġużeppi rridu inħallu li ssir bidla fina, biex ikun jista’ jidħol Ġesù fil-ħajja tagħna.

Kemm hi xi ħaġa kerha meta l-bniedem ma jkunx irid jinbidel għall-aħjar… Read more »

BAPTISMS AND CHILDREN BORN OUTSIDE WEDLOCK

26/11/2011

Stħarriġ li sar mill-kappillani tat-Tlett Ibliet tal-Kottonera u dak tal-parroċċa tal-Kalkara juri li medjament 48.25 fil-mija tal-magħmudijiet li saru f’dawn l-erba’ parroċċi tul is-sena li għaddiet kienu ta’ trabi li twieldu barra ż-żwieġ. Kienu 51.75 fil-mija t-trabi li tgħammdu f’dawn il-parroċċi li kienu ta’ koppji miżżewġin.

Ir-riżultati ta’ dan l-istħarriġ kienu ppreżentati din il-ġimgħa waqt l-Assemblea tal-Parroċċi tat-Tlett Ibliet tal-Kottonera u tal-Kalkara li saret it-Tnejn li għadda… Read more »

MASS FOR MALTESE EMIGRANTS WHO PASSED AWAY

26/11/2011

Il-Kummissjoni Emigranti li segwiet mill-qrib u ħadet interess fil-każ ta’ ħruq fid-Dar tal-Anżjani fi Quakers Hill ġewwa Sydney, l-Awstralja, ttenni d-dispjaċir tagħha għal dak li ġara u għat-tbatija li kellu jgħaddi minna kull min ġarrab din l-esperjenza kera.

Il-Kummissjoni tixtieq twassal ukoll il-kondoljanzi lill-familjari tas-Sur Ceasar Galea, wieħed minn ħutna Maltin li tilef ħajtu f’din it-traġedja.

Nhar il-Ħadd 27 ta’ Novembru 2011, il-Kummissjoni Emigranti ser tiċċelebra quddiesa b’sufraġju għal ruħ dawk kollha li mietu fl-artijiet tal-Emigrazzjoni filwaqt li matul il-Quddiesa ser tiftakar b’mod speċjali f’dan ħuna li tilef ħajtu f’din it-traġedja… Read more »

THE DAY OF THE PRIEST

25/11/2011

On Sunday 4th December 2011, the Archdiocese of Malta will celebrate for the first time, the Day of the Priest, with the theme “I am with you always” (Mt 16:20).  The main objective is to create awareness with regard to the service which the priest offers for the benefit of the Church and society at large. In this respect, special prayers for the intentions of priests will be offered during all masses celebrated on that day… Read more »