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BENEDICT XVI TO PRAY FOR THE FAMILY IN FEBRUARY

02/02/2011

Benedict XVI is dedicating the month of February to pray for the family.

The Apostleship of Prayer announced the intentions chosen by the Pope for February.

His general intention is: “That all may respect the family and recognize it for its unmatched contribution to the advancement of society.”

The Pontiff’s apostolic intention for this month is: “That Christian communities may witness to the presence of Christ in serving those who suffer from disease in those mission territories where the fight against disease is most urgent.”

VATICAN CITY, FEB… Read more »

Seminar on the Family for Youth

01/02/2011

The Link Youth Group from the parish of St George in Qormi will be organizing a national seminar entitled Familja: Diversita, Sforz u Sagrifficju?  This activity is being held in collaboration with the Youth Diocesan Commission and the Diocesan Commission for the Family. Unfortunately, many times, within the circles they frequent, youths are faced only with negative factors affecting the family and so this seminar has the aim of leading them to view positively the realities of family life… Read more »

MARRIAGEWEEK

01/02/2011

Between Monday 7th February and Sunday 13th February, Progett Impenn shall be joining a number of other countries to celebrate Marriage Week.

During a Press Conference which will be held next Friday 4th February, a number of details will be given regarding activities which will be held for the occasion.  Further information will include services which are offered by Church entities who work in favour of  and together with spouses and engaged couples

Progett Impenn is a joint project between the Diocesan Family Commission, Cana Movement and Caritas and their aim is to promote the strengthening of marriage and the family… Read more »

MSGR. FISICHELLA, INSTITUTIONS ARE NOT “RELIABLE” WITHOUT “CHRISTIAN ROOTS”

01/02/2011

Mons Rino Fisichella

“The Church is not just political acts, or just the culture of the West”: yesterday, those words were spoken by Msgr. Rino Fisichella, president of the Papal Council for the promotion of the new evangelisation, at the presentation of the book by political commentator Massimo Franco “C’era una volta un Vaticano” (Mondadori) – Once upon a time in the Vatican – at the Chamber of Commerce of Rome… Read more »

NEW PARISH PRIEST FOR MELLIEHA

31/01/2011

Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. has appointed Fr Joe Caruana as the new parish priest of Mellieha.

Fr Caruana was born in Mellieha on 2nd August, 1960. He received his primary education in Mellieha and his secondary education at the Minor Seminary, Floriana. He studied for his ‘A’ level examinations at Stella Maris College, Gzira and pursued his tertiary education at the Faculty of Theology, then situated in Tal-Virtu’, Rabat… Read more »

POPE WANTS CONCRETE PROJECTS FOR HOLY LAND PEACE

31/01/2011

Benedict XVI is encouraging concrete projects to bring peace in the Holy Land in this time of great change in the Middle East.

The Pope made this exhortation today after he had prayed the midday Angelus with thousands who had gathered in St. Peter’s Square.

As part of his traditional meeting with the faithful today, the Holy Father marked the last Sunday of January, the month of peace… Read more »

COUNCIL OF EUROPE CALLS FOR DEFENSE OF CHRISTIANS

29/01/2011

The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted a Recommendation in 17 points on “Violence against Christians in the Middle East.”

The Recommendation and its explanatory memorandum were drafted by Italian Member of Parliament Luca Volontè. It was adopted by 125 votes in favor, with nine voting against and 13 abstentions. The document notes that Christians have been present in the Middle East since Christianity began there, but that for the last century, the communities have been dwindling… Read more »

POPE SAYS ST.JOAN OF ARC IS MODEL FOR CHRISTIAN POLITICIANS

27/01/2011

With her deep prayer life and total devotion to serving God and the good of her fellow citizens, St. Joan of Arc is a wonderful model for Christian politicians, Pope Benedict XVI said. “Hers is a beautiful example of holiness for laypeople involved in politics, especially in difficult situations. Faith is the light that guided all her choices,” the pope said Jan. 26 during his weekly general audience… Read more »