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The word of the Bishop on the Word of God

01/11/2011

Thursday November 3 – the first in a series of sharing sessions on the scriptures between young people and the Archbishop. Between the Lines is a special programme spreading over the coming eight months across the six pastoral districts of Malta. Żebbuġ parish is the first to host the evening, in the purposely redesigned Parish Church, at 7:30pm.

Archbishop Paul Cremona will lead the young people through meditation, prayer and contemplation of a selected biblical text… Read more »

REFLECTIONS BY THE JUSTICE AND PEACE COMMISSION ON THE GOVERNMENT PRE-BUDGET DOCUMENT 2012

01/11/2011

1.         Introduction

1.1       The main objective of the Peace and Justice Commission is that of fostering awareness of the Social Doctrine of the Church by studying and relating the implications of economic, social and legislative measures to social justice in the interest of the dignity of the human being and the common good.

In this respect, the Commission is presenting its reflections on the social and environmental aspects mentioned in the Government Pre-Budget Document which will be presented to Parliament in November 2012… Read more »

BENEDICT XVI’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR NOVEMBER

31/10/2011

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for November is: “That the terminally ill may be supported by their faith in God and the love of their brothers and sisters”.

His mission intention is: “That the celebration of World Mission Day may foster in the People of God a passion for evangelisation with the willingness to support the missions with prayer and economic aid for the poorest Churches”… Read more »

STRENGTHENING MARRIAGE PROJECT 2011 – 2012

31/10/2011

A project entitled Zwieg B’Sahhtu was launched by Cana Movement in October 2008, the aim of which is to create greater awareness among the general public on the necessity for strengthening marriage and the family, through the presentation of different topics and aspects of family life.

The fourth cycle of the project is being launched this week and it has been decided that rather than focus upon individual topics, this year, the project will offer a more holistic approach which will present an overall vision of Christian marriage.  … Read more »

‘LIVE THE LOVE OF THE FATHER’

30/10/2011

Pope in audience

An appeal to be consistent and an invitation to practice the commandment of love, having Jesus as a model, which is presented as “servant”. This was the appeal conveyed by Pope Benedict XVI, before leading the recitation of the Angelus from St. Peter’s square. After the Angelus, he prayed for  the population of Thailand affected by severe floods, and for all those in Italy, Liguria and Tuscany, who suffered from heavy rains … Read more »

ELEVEN SINGLE PEOPLE AND 134 COUPLES WAITING TO ADOPT

29/10/2011

Bħalissa quddiem l-aġenzija Appoġġ hemm b’kollox 11-il persuna weħidha, jew single, u 134 koppja li qegħdin fi stadi differenti tal-proċess ta’ adozzjoni. Fost dawn, 28 koppja u tliet persuni waħedhom qed jistennew biex jibdew il-proċess tal-adozzjoni, waqt li 106 koppja u tmien persuni waħedhom qed jiġu assessjati u qed jirċievu t-taħriġ meħtieġ biex ikunu jistgħu jipproċedu bl-adozzjoni.

Tajjeb jingħad għall-korrettezza li adozzjoni tista’ tkun ta’ tarbija, kif ukoll ta’ minuri… Read more »

A MEETING OF THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH AND THE WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES

28/10/2011

The JOINT WORKING GROUP MEETING of the Roman Catholic Church and the World Council of Churches will be held in Malta, at the St George Preca Centre, Archbishop’s Seminary, Rabat, between Monday 31st October and Saturday 5th November. The Diocesan Ecumenical Commission and the Hospitality Staff at the Seminary have been assisting the organizers with regard to logistical arrangements.

Although the Catholic Church is not a member of the World Council of Churches (WCC), there has been a solid partnership in the shared quest for Christian unity… Read more »

THE ARCHBISHOP MEETS SISTERS OF CHARITY AND YOUTH OF RABAT

28/10/2011

On Thursday 26th Ocotber, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. visited the Community of the Sisters of Charity in Rabat.He later met the Parish Adolescent and Youth Commission of Rabat and then moved on to meet the Youth and Adolescent Commission of the same parish.

Click on the photos to enlarge… Read more »

POPE: BELIEVERS MUST OPPOSE VIOLENCE TO PROMOTE PEACE, TRUE FAITH

28/10/2011

Pope Benedict XVI

Taking 300 religious leaders with him on pilgrimage to Assisi, Pope Benedict XVI said people who are suspicious of religion cannot be blamed for questioning God’s existence when they see believers use religion to justify violence. “All their struggling and questioning is, in part, an appeal to believers to purify their faith so that God, the true God, becomes accessible,” the pope said Oct… Read more »