News from the Church in Malta
Brothers and sisters,
We are writing to you after moments of silence and reflection. We wish to say this in a calm moment hoping that it will enter the heart of each one of us. We feel that we must take important decisions on the quality of Christian life of each and every one of us. These decisions will help us to be a Church that is a leaven to today’s society… Read more »
Pope Praying
Benedict XVI will be praying in October that the dying will find support in the love of their brothers and sisters.
The Apostleship of Prayer announced the intentions chosen by the Pope for the upcoming month.
His general intention is for the terminally ill: “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 evangelization with the willingness to support the missions with prayer and economic aid for the poorest Churches.”
In 2011, World Mission Sunday will be celebrated Oct… Read more »
“Jalla din il-liġi ġdida tkun qawmien ta’ kuxjentizzazzjoni u impenn nazzjonali u ekkleżjali favur it-tisħiħ tal-familja u ż-żwieġ!” Hekk awgura l-Professur Rev Emmanuel Agius, Dekan tal-Fakultà tat-Teoloġija f’kumment li ta lbieraħ lil IL-ĠENSillum online.
Illum qed tinkiteb paġna ġdida fl-istorja ta’ pajjiżna, meta Malta tingħaqad mal-kumplament tad-dinja bid-dħul tal-liġi dwar id-divorzju. Dan wara li s-Sibt, 28 ta’ Mejju li għadda, il-poplu Malti vvota waqt referendum biex Malta tintroduċi liġi li tippermetti d-divorzju… Read more »
GĦAŻLIET on Education 22 on Tuesday 4th October 2011 at 1.30pm with a repeat at 6pm and 11pm and on Saturday at 10.15am.
During the forthcoming TV schedule, GĦAŻLIET will be back with two 45 minute programmes per week.
During this first programme we will meet Karen Mugliett, who will be interviewed by presenter Christine Delicata. Besides being a mother, Karen Mugliett is also a university lecturer, having specialised in food – how life can be sustainable… Read more »
On Friday 30th September, 2011, Mgr Guzeppi Mercieca, Archbishop Emeritus, celebrated Mass on the Day for the Elderly at Christ the King Church, Paola.
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On Sunday 25th September, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. celebrated Mass at Nigret in Rabat as part of his pastoral visit, and afterwards met people living in the area.
CLICK HERE for more information on the Archbishop’s Pastoral Visits in your parish.
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Għal dawn l-aħħar snin, il-Kummissjoni Interdjoċesana Ambjent (KA) kienet tieħu l-okkażjoni tal-Festa ta’ San Franġisk (4 ta’ Ottubru) sabiex tfakkar u tisħaq ir-responsabbiltajiet speċjali li l-Insara għandhom lejn il-ħolqien u r-relazzjonijiet kollha li jsawruh. Għan-Nisrani u kull min jemmen f’Alla l-Ħallieq ta’ kollox, l-arja, l-art, l-ibħra, il-ħlejjaq kollha, u l-univers kollu, huma mnisslin mill-imħabba infinita t’Alla u xhieda ħajja tagħha. Wieħed mill-ewwel Insara li fehmu sew din il-verità kien appuntu l-fqajjar ta’ Assisi, San Franġisk… Read more »
On Saturday 24th September 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. began his Pastoral Visit to the Parish of Rabat by celebrating Mass and afterwards meeting people.
On Sunday 25th September the Archbishop met members of Civil Society of Rabat.
CLICK HERE for more information on the Archbishop’s Pastoral Visits in your parish.
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This Sunday marks the annual Day for Life in Ireland, with the theme “A call to solidarity and hope in difficult times.”
The event this year is reflecting on “what it means to lead a full and happy life,” a statement from the bishops explained.
The theme springs from Benedict XVI’s visit last year to England, when he said, “Happiness is something we all want, but one of the great tragedies in this world is that so many people never find it, because they look in the wrong places… Read more »
The Church in Malta officially welcomed back young people from their summer experiences with ‘World Café’ – an event held yesterday evening, Tuesday 27th September, at Savio College, Dingli. Over 130 paticipants gathered around specially-arranged coffee tables to share their personal stories from voluntary service, missionary work and the World Youth Day pilgrimage during summer.
Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P… Read more »
