News from the Church in Malta
One of Hong Kong’s four new permanent deacons says his vocation is linked to Pope John Paul II, and particularly to the Pontiff’s death.
Deacon Stephen Kwok Ping-fai was one of four to be ordained July 24 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Hong Kong.
Decon Kwok, 45, recounted to the Catholic Weekly that the news coverage of the Pope’s death in 2005 led him to reflect on his baptismal vocation… Read more »
On Friday, 6th August, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. visited the Summer Camp organized by the Sisters of Mother Theresa, at the Maria Assunta School, Hamrun. This summer school, held annually, welcomes children from Valletta, Bormla Birgu and Senglea. During the five weeks of summer camp these children, some of them coming from broken families, are thought various crafts including singing, in order to show them that despite everything else God is always with them… Read more »
Introduction
Every employee is entitled to a day of rest, and this right is safeguarded by means of the appropriate legislation which prescribes employees’ working conditions. In Malta, it is also the norm that Sunday is reserved as a day of rest, and this norm was affirmed during the British rule. The British statute, based upon Canon and Roman Laws, forbade work and commercial activities on Sundays… Read more »
Id-divorzju jittieħed fis-social network tal-persuna li tkun qed tiddivorzja. Bħal forom oħrajn ta’ mġiba soċjali, jista jittieħed bejn il-ħbieb, qraba u kollegi. Mhux biss, iżda persuna tista’ tkun ‘carrier’ tad-divorzju hekk kif tinfluwenza lil persuni terzi li lilhom tirrakkonta stejjer dwar persuni li jkunu qed jiddivorzjaw.
Fi kliem ieħor, id-deċiżjoni ta’ koppja li tiddivorzja tinfluwenza lill-ħbieb, kollegi u l-familja tal-koppja biex jiddivorzjaw… Read more »
On Wednesday, 4th August, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona O.P. participated, together with the parish priests of Malta, in the celebration, held at Mtarfa, on the Feast of St. John Maria Vianney, Patron Saint of Parish Priests. This celebration, held annually, included a presentation on the life of the Saint, time dedicated to reflection and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Three lay persons involved in parish work exchanged experiences… Read more »
Over 40,000 people gathered recently for a Eucharistic celebration on a Sunday, to mark the 400th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Arequipa, known as the “Rome of Peru.”
Benedict XVI sent Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, former prefect of the Congregation for Bishops as well as the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, as his special envoy for the event.
The cardinal presided over the Mass, during which he said: “May God bless Arequipa… Read more »
F’laqgħa li ġiet organizzata minn grupp iffurmat biex iħares l-ugwaljanza tal-immigranti (MNE), ir-rapresentant tal-grupp Abshir Abdala qal li ntbagħtet ittra lil-Ministru tal-Ġustizzja u l-Intern dwar is-sitwazzjoni li sejħilha prekarja ta’ l-Immigranti f’Malta, speċjalment dawk li huma stazzjonati ġewwa ċ-centri tal-Marsa u ta’ Ħal Far. L-istess grupp saħaq li se jkompli bil-pjanijiet ta’ ħidma tiegħu hekk kif jirċievi r-risposta uffiċjali mingħand il-ministru konċernat…
AGĦFAS HAWN BIEX TKOMPLI TAQRA DAN L-ARTIKLU FUQ IS-SIT www.il-gensillum.com Read more »
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Barcelona is preparing for Benedict XVI’s visit by reflecting on St. Peter, the architect of the church the Pope will dedicate, and the example of the Holy Family.
A booklet with seven catecheses on these three topics has been distributed throughout Spain.
The Holy Father will visit Barcelona on Nov. 6, dedicating the Church of the Sagrada Familia, which was designed by Servant of God Antoni Gaudí… Read more »
Now in Honduras, soon to be in El Salvador, the relics of St. John Bosco are being taken to communities throughout Central America. The year 2015 will mark the 200th anniversary of John Bosco’s birth, and his relics have been on tour since June as part of the celebration. St. John Bosco is the founder of the Salesians and well-known for his work with youth… Read more »
Pope praying
Benedict XVI will be praying in August for the homeless and jobless, as well as those who are experience another type of serious need.
The Apostleship of Prayer announced the intentions chosen by the Pope for August. His general prayer intention is: “That those who are without work or homes or who are otherwise in serious need may find understanding and welcome, as well as concrete help in overcoming their difficulties.”
The Holy Father also chooses an apostolic intention for each month… Read more »
