News from the Church in Malta
The 2010 WYD Song Contest was held on Saturday, 27th February, 2010 at the Salesian Oratory in Sliema with the participation of seven Christian Bands, namely: Altaer, Footprints, His Project, Rise, StageCraft, The Cross and The Prophecy. The turnout for this Contest was fantastic with the Salesian Theatre at maximum capacity and the crowd cheering throughout the band’s peformances… Read more »
The Theological Commission of the Church in Malta has just published a book with extracts from Pope Benedict XVI’s teachings. Fr Hector Scerri, the President of the Theological Commission, said that this book can help Christians prepare themselves for Easter and for the Pope’s visit to Malta. These exctracts have been taken from the Pope’s writings and speeches. The booklet is divided into 18 schemes, all focusing on particular aspects of the Pope’s teachings… Read more »
L-Għaqda Studenti tat-Teoloġija flimkien mal-Fakulta tat-Teoloġija fl-Universita’ ta’ Malta u l-Istitut Karmelitan qegħdin jorganizzaw Lectio Divina nhar is-Sibt 6 ta’ Marzu fit-8.00pm fil-Kunvent tal-Patrijiet Karmelitani fl-Imdina immexxija minn Rev Fr. Charlo’ Camilleri O Carm.
L-eżerċizzju tal-Lectio Divina huwa l-għarfien u t-twettieq bl-għemil tar-rieda ta’ Alla permezz tal-Kotba Mqaddsa. It-terminu Lectio Divina jfisser qari tal-Kelma ta’ Alla… Read more »
Violence
Muslim and Catholic representatives have joined their voices in rejecting the manipulation of religion to justify political interests, violence or discrimination.
A historic declaration signed by the president of the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue and a Sunni leader from the Al-Azhar university marked the conclusion of an annual meeting held last week in Cairo. The meetings gather members of the pontifical council and the Al-Azhar permanent committee for dialogue among the monotheistic religions… Read more »
On Tuesday, 2nd March, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP visited Għaxaq Primary School as part of his Pastoral Visit in this locality. Archbishop Cremona met teachers, students and parents who were present during the visit. The children’s enthusiasm was well evident as a large group of students flocked around the Archbishop to show him their projects. Older students asked the Archbishop questions on a variety of topics and tested their skills with him in the tradional Maltese game, ‘boċċi’… Read more »
On Sunday, 28th February, 2010, ŻAK groups from Tarxien and Paola grouped up with other youths to organize an activity in Paola in preparation for Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to Malta.
The activity started with Mass at Paola Parish Church. Following Mass, a concert was held at the ‘Catholic Action’ hall, where youths enjoyed over two hours of ‘live’ Christian music by the following bands: The Prophecy, Salt, His Project and Footprints… Read more »
abortion
The Spanish bishops are denouncing the recent liberalization of abortion laws in the country as a “serious step backward in the protection of the right to life.”
Auxiliary Bishop Juan Antonio Martínez Camino of Madrid, who is a spokesman for Spain’s episcopal conference, said Thursday at a press conference that the law is also “a greater abandonment of expectant mothers as well as, in the last analysis, a very serious destruction of the common good.” Bishop Martínez addressed the press at the end of a meeting of the permanent commission of the bishops’ conference, which took place the day after the Senate in Spain voted to allow abortion without restrictions up to 14 weeks… Read more »
On Sunday 28th February, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP presided over a meeting for doctors and celebrated Mass. This event was organized by the Sacretariat for the Laity, at the Seminary in tal-Virtu’. During the meeting, time was devoted towards a discussion on the medical profession and on how the Catholic faith can be of guidance in everyday choices.
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On Saturday 27th February, 2010, Archbishop Paul Cremona OP celebrated Mass at Attard Parish on the occassion of ‘Faculty Day’. The occassion was organized by the Faculty of Theology. The Archbishop stated that the search for truth must be mirrored not only in one’s studies but also during daily life as members within a university environment. Any faculty should engage in dialogue with other faculties, in order to foster a sense of collaboration… Read more »
Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI is calling on the Iraqi government to do all they can to stop the recent killing spree of Christians in the northern city of Mosul.
Before praying the midday Angelus with those gathered in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope called the recent killings of Christians as “tragic news,” and that it filled him with “deep sadness.”
At least eight Christians have been killed in the last two weeks… Read more »
