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PASTORAL VISIT IN ZABBAR PARISH

10/01/2011

On Saturday 8th January 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP began a pastoral visit in Zabbar and Xghajra. After celebrating mass, the Archbishop met the committee members of civil and social organizations. Amongst those present were the two Local Councils, political and band clubs and other organizations which are based in Zabbar and Xghajra. During the meeting, some difficulties which these organizations face were pointed out, with particular reference to the commitment of youth… Read more »

PARISH PRIESTS LIVE-IN

10/01/2011

Il-Kappillani tal-Parroċċi f’Malta ser jingħaqdu flimkien ma’ l-Arċisqof għal tlett ijiem Live-In fis-Seminarju, Tal-Virtu’, mit-Tnejn 10 ta’ Jannar sal-Ħamis 13 ta’ Jannar. F’din l-esperjenza tal-Live-in li ssir kull sena, il-kappillani ikollhom l-opportunita’ jiddiskutu l-ħidma pastorali, jaqsmu l-esperjenzi u jkomplu jsaħħu l-formazzjoni tagħhom.

Is-suġġett magħżul għal din is-sena hu t-talba li Ġesu’ stess għamel għad-dixxippli tiegħu “Ħa jkunu ħaġa waħda”.  F’dan il-live-in, il-parteċipanti ser jirreflettu fuq l-għaqda tagħhom ma’ Alla, mat-tmexxija u mat-tagħlim tal-Knisja, bejniethom u mal-lajċi.  … Read more »

“MAY WE OPEN THE DOORS OF OUR HEARTS TO CHRIST”

09/01/2011

On Sunday, the Church celebrated the Baptism of the Lord and contemplated once more the revelation of God who is close to humanity, who visits his people in the person of Jesus Christ, in order to set them free from the tyranny of sin and death. He said: “May we open the doors of our hearts to Christ and welcome him into the world of today… Read more »

FACTS ON SUICIDE AND DEPRESSION IN MALTA

08/01/2011

Fil-ġimgħat li għaddew, fid-Dipartiment tal-Emerġenza beda jopera crisis intervention team biex jgħin lil dawk li jkollhom tendenza għas-suwiċidju. Dan hekk kif matul l-2009 f’Malta kien hemm 30 persuna li kienet ammessa l-isptar wara li intenzjonalment ikkawżat ħsara lilha nnifisha.

Dan qalitu lil IL-ĠENSillum online il-kelliema għall-Ministeru għas-Saħħa, Anzjani u Kura fil-Komunità, Claudette Buttigieg.

L-istatistika turi li fl-aħħar sentejn, Diċembru kien l-iktar xahar li matulu kienu ammessi fl-isptar persuni li kkawżaw ħsara lilhom infushom… Read more »

THE ROLE OF GRANDPARENTS IN STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY

07/01/2011

In this day and age, it is not always parents who do the parenting. The changing nature of today’s society means that many grandparents are also involved – sometimes on a daily basis, and not always out of choice. Generally most grandparents assume the role of babysitters in order to give their adult children a respite, help them avoid childcare costs, or simply as a way to spend time with the little ones who contribute greatly to the enrichment of their lives… Read more »

GOD’S PLAN INHERENT IN ALL CREATION

07/01/2011

The universe reflects “the wisdom of the Creator, the inexhaustible creativity of God,” Pope Benedict XVI said in his homily as he celebrated Mass for the feast of the Epiphany, January 6.

Commenting on the visit of the Magi, the Holy Father said that the wise men who followed a star recognized the plan that is inherent in all creation. The universe is not driven by random chance, he said… Read more »

FUNERAL MASS OF BISHOP JOE GRECH

06/01/2011

On Sunday, 6th February, 2011 the Archdiocese of Malta and the Diocese of Gozo will celebrate Mass for the repose of the soul of Bishop Joe Grech. This Eucharistic celebration will be held at St. John’s CoCathedral, Valletta at 5.30 p.m. The general public is invited to attend.

MESSAGE BY THE MALTESE EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE TO THE AUSTRALIAN CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONFERENCE

Your Excellency,

Please allow me to share, also in the name of the Maltese Bishops’ Conference and the Church in Malta and Gozo, the sadness of the Church in Australia, at the untimely death of Bishop Joe Grech… Read more »

BENEDICT XVI’S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JANUARY 2011

05/01/2011

Pope praying

Pope Benedict’s general prayer intention for January 2011 is: “That young people may learn to use modern means of social communication for their personal growth and to better prepare
themselves to serve society”.

His mission intention is: “That every believer in Christ may be conscious that unity among all Christians is a condition for more effective proclamation of the Gospel”… Read more »

SOCIO-RELIGIOUS PROGRAMMES

05/01/2011

UĊUĦ – Live fuq NET TV nhar l-Erbgħa 5 ta’ Jannar 2011 fid-9.35pm b’repetizzjoni il-ĦADD wara l-aħbarijiet tas-2.00pm.

Tema: Id-dixxiplina – Kemm hu importanti li t-tfal jitilgħu b’dixxiplina?  U x’tip ta’ dixxiplina għandna nuzaw?  Meta għandna nużaw id-dixxiplina?

Tlett mistiedna jiġu jiddiskutu separatament  dan is-suggett wara li nsiru nafuhom ftit aktar mil-lat personali.

Alfred Mallia ser jerġa jikteb silta ta’ drama dwar is-suggett anke sabiex it-telespettaturi jifhmu aħjar it-tema.  … Read more »