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VATICAN AIDE SEES PROMISE IN ARAB COUNTRIES UNREST

28/02/2011

Despite the grief and concern caused by violence in the movement for greater democracy in various Arab countries, the changes taking place are “promising,” says a Vatican spokesman.

Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office, said on Octava Dies that the West “should not interfere” in these political changes, but should “offer its help.”

He urged his listeners “not to be afraid” given the changes that are taking place, but to “engage in positive dialogue” with the people of these countries… Read more »

YOUTH ENTHUSIASTICALLY FLYING THE MALTESE FLAG FOR MADRID

26/02/2011

Mijiet ta’ żgħażagħ Maltin qed iħejju biex f’Awwissu li ġej imorru Madrid għall-Jum Dinji taż-Żgħażagħ. Intant, il-bandiera Maltija waslet qabilhom.

Nhar is-Sibt li għadda, numru ta’ żgħażagħ Maltin iltaqgħu fil-Barakka ta’ Fuq biex jieħdu ritratti mal-bandiera Maltija, liema bandiera se tintbagħat lill-organizzaturi Spanjoli flimkien ma’ numru ta’ ritratti. Wieħed minnhom se jitpoġġa fuq il-paġna uffiċjali tal-Jum Dinji taż-Żgħażagħ fuq il-Facebook.

F’kummenti lil IL-ĠENSillum online, Mariam Degiorgio, li hija responsabbli mill-paġna Maltija tal-JDŻ fuq dan is-sit, fissret li “l-bandiera tagħti identità lil nazzjon… Read more »

LECTURES ON ‘STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY’

26/02/2011

The Theology Students Association is organising a series of lectures entitled ‘Strengthening the Family’, on the importance of the family in contemporary society. The aim of these lectures is to help students and the general public realise the importance of adhering to lifestyles and values that will help the Maltese family grow in unity and love. These lectures will offer to opportunity to reflect on the value of the family whilst providing tools to strengthen the family… Read more »

ARCHBISHOP MEETS FGURA YOUTHS

25/02/2011

On Wednesday 23rd February, 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. met the Youth and Adolescent Commission of Fgura, as part of his pastoral visit in this parish.

Click on the photo to enlarge… Read more »

KDZ General Assembly for Young People

24/02/2011

Saturday 26 February – the sixth General Assembly for youth and their leaders will take place at the Divine Mercy Complex, Naxxar. This year, the Assembly will focus on formation – what it means today and how it can abound. More importantly, the Assembly brings out the unique reality of youth ministry in Malta.

The General Assembly is an annual occasion to engage, listen and share with other key players in youth ministry… Read more »

BENEDICT XVI RECEIVES THE PRESIDENT OF LEBANON. REFERS TO ARAB WORLD EVENTS.

24/02/2011

Libya – Unrest

The Holy See Press Office released the following communique at midday today:

“Today in the Apostolic Palace the Holy Father Benedict XVI received in audience Michel Sleiman, president of the Republic of Lebanon. The president subsequently went on to meet with Cardinal Secretary of State Tarcisio Bertone S.D.B. who was accompanied by Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for Relations with States… Read more »

QALBINNIES ON JEALOUSY

24/02/2011

Click on the image below to watch the latest edition of ‘QalbinNies’.

In the list of the seven sins, jealousy occupies second place after pride….jealousy causes a lot of trouble which most often results in seperation amongst colleageas, countries, brothers, couples and a lot more. Infact, if one goes back in time, the first book of the genesis talks about jealousy… Read more »

EVANGELISATION ON UNIVERSITY CAMPUS

23/02/2011

On Tuesday, 22nd February 2011, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. visited the University Chapel and addressed a group of Lithuanian students and a group of Maltese students from the group ‘Dawl bil-Lejl’ who were preparing to evangelise at the University that same afternoon. The Archbishop imparted upon them his blessing  to go out and evangelise.

The Archbishop was then escorted to ‘it-Tajra’ place school, where he visited the children and staff… Read more »

POPE RECALLS VICTIMS OF NEW ZEALAND EARTHQUAKE

23/02/2011

New Zealand earthquake

During today’s general audience, the Pope recalled how “a new and powerful earthquake, even more devastating than the one last September, has struck the city of Christchurch, in New Zealand, causing considerable loss of life and the disappearance of many people, to say nothing of the damage to buildings.

 “At this time”, the Holy Father added, “my thoughts turn especially to the people there who are being severely tested by this tragedy… Read more »