Il-Mulej Fil-Qrib!

A friend sent this video to me (the link) this morning and i think it's beautiful. It's not just the song really - i like the pictures/film too - i think it's done REALLY nicely.

It-2 Ħadd ta' l-Avvent

2nd Sunday of Advent

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L-1 Ħadd ta' l-Avvent

1st Sunday of Advent

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Aghfas hawn biex tara u tisma 
l-Pastorali ta' l-Isqof ghall-Avvent

Mulej għallimna nħobbu 'l proxxmu!

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time - Cycle A

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fuq nota separata, il-Ħadd li ġej (30 t'Ottubbru) ser ikun hemm mixja favur il-ħajja. Din tibda Bieb il-Belt fid-9:30am sharp u kulħadd mħeġġeġ jipparteċipa. Għal aktar informazzjoni jekk jogħġbok agħfas hawn.

Grazzi :-)

Invited for a feast: Let us not refuse!

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Cycle A)

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and i went, and i'm back and this was one of the greatest moments of the whole experience

(wow that was 2 weeks ago today! :-(
- i think i'd rather i was still there ;-)

no use running away

God must have had it in His Books for ages because despite the fact that i REALLY wanted to go yet then i've also tried my best to run away from it. By God's Grace though, it doesn't look like i've managed

For this i am thankful to God.

Lord I am not worthy,

Please Increase My Faith.

Corpus Christi

"Nutriti dall'Eucaristia,

uniti alla Chiesa,

accettando le proprie croci,

fate esplodere nel mondo

la vostra carica di fede

e annunciate a tutti

la misericordia divina!"

(Blessed JP2 to the Youth
on the 4th of April 2004, Rome.) 

Kelma ta' L-Isqof f'Mument ta' Prova ghall-Kattolici Maltin

Il-Kattolici VERI ta' Malta ghaddejjin minn zmien ta' prova kbira - l-Isqof ukoll jammettiha - u f'dan il-mument, l-Isqof qalilna li irridu nghelbu kemm il-dizzappunt kif ukoll ir-rabja u NGHIXU l-Fidi taghna. Qal illi MA NISTGHUX iktar nghixu l-Fidi "b'mod komdu u t-telqa".

Se nibnu – jew aħjar INKISSRU - l-futur ta’ Malta fuq il-bażi tal-IRresponsabbilta?

Iva, ir-riżultati tar-Referendum huma ċari: l-Maltin għażlu d-divorzju pero din, kemm hija deċizjoni responsabbli?

Il-Partit Laburista ħanbaq fuq li ħanbaq li “vot le, vot għal Gonzi”. ĦAFNA nies – anke Nazzjonalisti - xebgħu min-Nazzjonalisti u riedu “juruhom” u oħrajn – fosthom bosta li jsejjħu lilhom infushom "Kattoliċi" - qalu li l-knisja missha qatt ma “ndaħlet” u għax “indaħlet”, jien IVA wkoll ħa nivvotta “ħa titgħallem”.*

ĦADD ma jiġi jbellaħielna li din ma kienetx għażla bażata fuq l-irresponsabbilta minn-naħa tal-maġġorranza ta’ dawk li vvottaw “iva”.

Ngħid li minn-naħa tal-maġġorranza u mhux kulħadd għaliex kien hemm fost dawk li vvottaw iva min kien ingannat.

Xi ħadd/persuni mexxewha lill-anzjani li “fil-kaxxa s-safra” kellhom jivvottaw “għax tal-Papa” u kien hemm anzjani li kienu ĊERTI li tassew fl-isfar kellhom jivvottaw jekk kienu kontra! (Min kien b’xortiħ sab min ifehmu, min ma kienx tefa' l-vot kontra l-għażla personali tiegħu/tagħha.)

113,000** persuna ma vvutawx u fosthom bosta Laburisti li ma riedux jagħtu l-vot “lill-Gonzi” u persuni li qalu “Jien personalment kontra d-divorzju imma nidħol bejn ħaltejn minħabba f’dawk li msieken iż-żwieġ tagħhom ma jnexxiex.”

Qalu illi l-Knisja “intimidat” lill-dawk li kienu favur id-divorzju. Il-Knisja ma ntimidat lill-ħadd. Min ried jivvota “iva” IVA ivvota, b’aktar ħeġġa u dawk li qagħdu lura milli jivvottaw “iva” għamlu hekk BISS għax il-kuxjenza tagħhom ma ppermettitilhom jivvuttaw xejn għajr “LE” – jew jastjenu.

Min prova jbellaħielna li l-“Knisja” kienet qed tbeżża n-nies kellu kampanja SĦIĦA favur id-divorzju bl-iskuża tal-“miskin” u kienu DAWN li intimidaw mhux il-Knisja. Għajru lill-dawk ta’ kontra “egoisti” għax kontra l-“imsieken”.

Jien Kattolika imma mhux se niddejjaq ngħid li l-Knisja f’Malta, fl-opinjoni tiegħi, baqgħet ferm lura fil-kampanja tagħha kontra. Kienu l-isforzi ta’ persuni lajċi li VERAMENT irrsistew kontra d-divorzju. L-Isqfijiet ġew jagħmlu apoloġija f’każ li weġġgħu lill-xi ħadd. L-iktar persuni li weġġgħu, bla dubju ta’ xejn kienu dawk ta’ KONTRA d-divorzju għaliex flok appoġġat bis-sħiħ lill dawk li rsistew favur il-familja maqgħuda, l-Knisja f'Malta qgħadet b’seba’ għajnejn, tikkoreġġi u tiċċensura lill dawk li tkellmu!

Ħafna minn dawk li jridu id-divorzju, iriduħ għax qalbuha lill-mara jew lir-raġel jew għax ħadu grazzja ma xi ħadd li MHUX tagħhom u bosta mill-kumplament żgur illi vvottaw iva għax emmnuha li “ħeqq imsieken l-imsawwtin” u “ħeqq imsieken min iż-żwieġ tiegħu/tagħha tkisser” – mingħajr ma fehmu li:

1. Min issawwat lill-mara issa se jingħata d-dritt JARMI lill-martu u jiżżewweġ oħra: BIL-BARKA TA’ L-ISTAT

2. Min iż-żwieġ tiegħu/tagħha tkisser u ħabb verament, mhux id-divorzju jfittex imma l-għaqda mill-ġdid u/jew li jreġġa lura l-arloġġ għall-GĦAQDA!

Dawk ta’ kontra d-divorzju m’għandhom ebda nteress jaqilbuha lill-żewġghom jew marthom biex “jiżżewwġu” mara/raġel ieħor u ĦADD minnhom m’għandhom interess IKISSER l-familji – iristew għall-għaqda u waqajnihom għaċ-ċajt u r-redikolu.

Missiriejitna bnew u ftaħru bil-familji u s-soċjeta tagħna u aħna irridu nkissruha. Da x’ġenn hu??

Dawk favur id-divorzju mxew b’mod irressponsabbli. Ingannaw lill-poplu Malti u bnew il-kampanja tagħhom fuq il-gideb. Għamlu dan ir-referendum ħaġa politika u dan kollu għad-dannu tal-familji u s-soċjeta Maltija.

Fuq it-tkissir u din l-irresponsabbilita ser nibnu – jew inkissru – is-soċjeta tagħna? Il-politiċi qegħdin hemm biex jiddefendu is-soċjeta Maltija. Sa issa kienu bosta dawk li farfru u ħaslu jdejhom - se jkomplu sejrin hekk? Nittama li le. Nittama li lkoll ikunu kuraġġużi biżżejjed biex jaqdu dmirijiethom b'mod responsabbli minflok: jekk ma jagħmlux dan, min ser ibati jekk mhux il-poplu Malti - aħna!

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*Dawn KOLLHA affarjiet li qrajna fil-gażżetti, rajna fix-xandir, u/jew smajna b’widnejna stess. Min irid il-provi għax ma rax/sema' x’aktarx li ma kienx qed jgħix f’Malta. Jekk pero idur ftit jifittex u jistaqsi jagħraf li dan kollu minnu.

**Madwar

Malta votes Yes for Divorce - The day we make st.Paul, Apostle of Malta, blush with embarrassment

“Beware of false prophets: they come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inside they are wild wolves. You will recognise them by their fruits.” (Matthew 7: 15,16)

Malta’s not been hit by a tornado, a tsunami or an earthquake – not physically but yes our land’s been shaken, our values swept and the permanence of marriage has been blown away.

We have called ourselves “Catholic” but now the truth has been revealed and made clear: the REAL Catholics are the minority in Malta.

Friday night felt like Maundy Thursday to me – the night we would betray Christ with a kiss.

A few days ago we walked after Our Lady of Sorrows and went to the Good Friday Celebration. We supposedly wept for our sins and vowed to never betray God again ...then we betray and flee at the hour of our trial.

Our Kiss of Betrayal: “I am Catholic, I agree with divorce. I will vote YES for divorce”

Some of us are consoled because we weren’t all Judases. Some of us were regular apostles – people who walked with Christ but fled during the hour of the trial. They are those of us who chose to abstain. Why? Because what our political leader said is valued more than what Christ says.

Now we have decided and our decision goes before the authorities – no longer a Roman Governor.

Our Prime Minister has spoken saying that he personally is upset at the results of this referendum but added that of course he has to respect the decision the Maltese people have taken.

“Then Pilate handed Jesus over to them to be crucified” (John 19:16)

So now it’s official and darkness is falling on the land. No physical earthquake shakes our land but a greater one shakes and divides it.

It is the greatest disaster Malta will ever endure: the earthquake who’s epicentre is marriage.

So much for being “a light for Europe” and an “art ħelwa” (sweet/beautiful land)! We have caused St.Paul, Apostle of Malta, to blush with shame! 

Many of us say that Malta will never accept abortion but let us wait a few years and we will do - just as we have accepted and chosen divorce. Then too we might boast of being "Catholic" and our land will be as bitter as all the other lands in the world.

What hypocrites we all are – us as a Maltese people!

A Pastoral Letter From Our Bishops.

OPTING IN FAVOUR OF
PERMANENT MARRIAGE

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

On this fifth Sunday of Easter, God has offered us the gift of his Word in order that it may enlighten us, at a moment when, as Catholics, we are called upon to make a choice in favour of our Lord Jesus Christ: “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life; No one comes to the Father, except through me” (John 14, 6).

Our Lord is telling us that our desire to go to God the Father must be intrinsically bound to the person of Our Lord Jesus Christ. For the Christian, there can be no other road which leads to the Father. Each and every one of us must choose Jesus as the Truth: His words bear the real value of everything that surrounds us. We must look through His eyes. We must choose Jesus as the Path which leads us to this Truth. Other paths will not lead us there! Once we make such choices, we come to realize that we are savouring the true Life which is intended for mankind.

We hope that even with regard to the Divorce Referendum, which is actually a referendum on marriage, we will be guided by the words of Jesus.

In this respect, prior to the Referendum, we wish to offer you this Pastoral Letter.

Through the Referendum which will take place in a few days’ time, we are being called upon as citizens, to express – through our vote – our convictions with regard to marriage.

This call should not fall upon deaf ears. We cannot remain indifferent. The Referendum deals with a very important matter and any person who may decide not to participate will show a lack of civil and religious maturity.

Marriage and the family are very close to our hearts and, in our society, there is a general consensus on the need to invest further so that these may be strengthened. Marriage and the family form the natural core which is essential for a person to live and grow within an atmosphere of genuine love, as well as for the building of a strong society. Experience has shown us that this is what is required in order for human dignity to be upheld.

For this reason, Jesus Christ teaches us that marriage, which goes hand in hand with the dignity of mankind, should, by its very nature, be a permanent bond.

When the experience of love in marriage and the family fails, wounds are opened up: such wounds take a long time to heal. We all know of people who are wounded because their marriages have failed. As your Spiritual Shepherds, we can assure you that we feel these cries within our hearts, just as God feels them within his own heart. At the same time, one must acknowledge that when these separated persons speak about their experience, they admit that they feel extremely saddened that their marriage has failed. These people, who are wounded and hurt, show us that, as a nation, we should continue to cherish true marriage. As a gesture of love towards those who are suffering, and towards future generations, we must together try and improve the conditions of marriage and the family in order that these hurts may be diminished.

The question posed by the Referendum – whether we desire for divorce legislation to be introduced in our country – is a question which shall have a direct effect upon marriage itself and which impinges upon our conduct as citizens, as well as on the common good of our country. The citizen is called upon to respond to this question in the light of reason.

Within this context, the Catholic citizen has a particular contribution to make. The teachings of Jesus Christ, expressed through the moral law of the Church, leave no doubt that divorce is the wrong solution – a solution upon which a stable society cannot be built. A society which builds upon a foundation of stable marriage means there will be less people who suffer in the future; it is a sign of love towards future generations. Hence our Christian beliefs shed further light upon the truth surrounding the true nature of marriage.

In the light of all this, therefore, it is our duty as your Spiritual Shepherds to remind the people of God and all people of good will that every time the citizen is called upon to express his opinion, through his vote, as in the case of the Referendum, it is his moral obligation to fulfill his duty. This moral obligation becomes greater when the decision involves values which we cannot refute, as in the case of permanent marriage.

Our choice in the Referendum demands much reflection because it carries a great responsibility. It is a decision which will affect not only the present, but also the future. By his vote, the citizen will either build or destroy. A choice in favour of permanent marriage is an act of faith in the family, built upon a bond of love which cannot be severed; whereas a choice in favour of divorce leads to the further destruction of marriage and the family and, as a consequence, the destruction of values and the quality of life. We all shoulder the responsibility for the consequences of our decision.

Faced with this Referendum, the Christian cannot avoid posing some fundamental questions that he or she needs to take into consideration when making important decisions, and this with reference to our Lord Jesus Christ. Through Baptism, the Christian belongs to Jesus and chooses to follow Him. Therefore:

The Christian must always act with reference to our Lord Jesus Christ and his teachings. In taking his decision on how to vote, he must bear in mind that he shall be accountable to Jesus for his choice;

The Christian must always act in the light of the mission he has embraced, together with other Christians, and which was given by the Lord Jesus: “Go to the ends of the earth and spread the Good News” Every action of the Christian should serve as an opportunity to offer his or her contribution in order that the teachings of Jesus may inspire the society of mankind which God so loves. Therefore, each and every Christian is called upon to view his or her vote as an occasion to participate in the mission of Jesus Christ with respect to marriage and the family. We should not miss this opportunity because we are uninterested or due to lack of enthusiasm.

We recommend that every Christian prays for divine inspiration. We pray for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin, Queen of the Family, so that in this important hour, during which we are called upon to consolidate the future of marriage and the family, we shall make our choice in accordance with the will of the God.

We impart upon you God’s blessings.

+ PAUL CREMONA O.P.
Archbishop of Malta

+ MARIO GRECH
Bishop of Gozo

+ ANNETTO DEPASQUALE
Titular Bishop of Aradi

Feast of St. George Preca

...the ONLY declared Maltese saint!!!!!

I will not be writing much i'll just say a few things namely that:

This priest was expected to die about three times before he was ordained a priest! As a young boy, one time, he almost drowned. Another time, a young man - to prove how strong he was - arms outstretched held little George in air: from the "San Gejtanu" bell tower!!!

Few days before his Ordination, George was sooo sick that the doctor told his parents to prepare his clothes for burial rather than those required for the Ordination!

So: physically he was never the strongest. As a child NOT ONLY wouldn't the children choose him for games they'd give him "free" to other teams!!

...but well God uses the little! :-)

St. George Preca (1880-1962) lived and loved Christ with all his heart. Because he KNEW Christ he wanted to share Him and His teachings with everyone! He would speak with men about God at the "dockyards", he would teach in the streets, train people to be Catechists, gather children for catechism and work unceasingly to bring people to God!

It was THIS saint who started the M.U.S.E.U.M. ie: the society which, for the past decades has been the main/primary "agent" in Malta - concerning in the catechesis of children, young people and all those wanting to learn about God.

He was a humble priest but one who would not stutter where Truth was concerned. He knew Truth and would not compromise it ...he was firm and would shout if need be too ;-)

A Museum is a place where valuable and priceless items/artefacts are kept and treasured. St.George named this society such because it's aim was - and is - to share the Word of God with all people and he would say that there is nothing more precious than the Word of God. :-) For this reason he spoke to the people about this Living Word of God and had all those teaching wear a badge with the words: "Verbum Dei Caro Factum Est" ("the Word of God took on flesh" - John 1:14) ...which they do unto this very day! :-)

Malta is very small but God never forgot the smallest of people. He would not allow st.Paul to have his own way (see Acts 27:10) and so he was made to come here! (see Acts 28)

Now centuries later He had sent to us another "apostle" to remind us of God's love and proclaim His Word yet again only this time it will not be JUST for us but also for others!

Today the Society is spread all over the world! Its members have opened schools and Museums (of Catechesis) practically everywhere! They go to most countries spreading the Word of God and serving - Christians and non-Christians alike and continue to serve even the poorest of people in third world countries.

This holy priest's wish and prayer had come true:

M.U.S.E.U.M.

Magister Utinam Sequatur Evangelium Universus Mundus!

(Master, oh that the whole world may follow the Gospel!)

(St. George Preca)

I am thankful to be a Maltese Catholic and

thankful to God for this declared MALTESE Saint! :-)

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St.George Preca was beatified (ie: declared "Blessed")
by Pope John Paul II, in Malta, on the 9th May 2001

and was declared a saint

by Pope Benedict XVI, in Rome, on June 3rd 2007.

You can read more about him by clicking HERE :-)

Press Release from the St.Machael the Archangel Organisation.

MULTINATIONAL ROSARY FOR

UNBORN BABIES BEGINS MAY 6TH

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE [U.S.A.] - (May 4th, 2011) - The 3-day ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event is set to begin May 6th(Friday) and continue through May 8th(Sunday). Presently, more than 40,000 Rosaries are registered to be prayed for an end to the surgical and non-surgical killing of unborn human persons.

The Saint Michael the Archangel Organization, coordinator of the ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES, is reporting that one or more registration forms have been received from each of the following nations:

Mexico, Netherlands, Ukraine, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates, Portugal, New Zealand, Philippines, India, Romania, Poland, Spain, Australia, Columbia, United Kingdom, Singapore, Italy, France, Canada, Kuwait, Argentina, U.S.A., Sweden, Malta, South Africa, Germany, Brazil, Namibia, Moldova, Venezuela, and Mauritius.

[ Malta's in there!!!

- Tiny Nation, but we can and do pray! ;-)  ]

A few of the many communications received by the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization reveal the following:

• People will gather at a parish in the Philippines on Saturday, May 7th to pray more than 600 Rosaries;

• People were signed-up after Masses at a parish in Minnesota. The result: More than 400 Rosaries have now been registered;

• A great number of people have been registered to be participants through the work of many members of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas;

• 7th graders from a school in Tennessee will be praying more than 100 Rosaries; a school in Michigan will be praying over 500 Rosaries; an elementary school and a high school in the Archdiocese of Omaha have registered 380 Rosaries;

• A registration form from Romania stated that 150 Rosaries would be prayed;

There is still time to register and promote the ONE MILLION ROSARIES FOR UNBORN BABIES prayer event. Information about both registering and promoting the prayer event is available at www.SaintMichaelTheArchangelOrganization.org (The mailing address for the Saint Michael the Archangel Organization is P. O. Box 41257; Memphis, Tennessee 38174; U.S.A.)

Non dimenticheremo mai!

What was it about this Pope? His face? His character? His charisma? His Spirituality? ...His holiness?

Whatever it was, old and young alike, Catholics and non-Catholics - even non-Christian people - actually loved him!

It's hard to imagine the world without having ever had this Pope. All of us over the age of 10 are bound to remember him well and whether we followed his pilgrimages and speeches or not, we've been effected - in whichever way.

Some of us love him like he was our friend or father, some of us love him like though he was our grandfather, some of us keep him as a saint or inspirational role model but few if any are completely passive.

Some would criticize him of course because that is how the world goes and some people just like to be "special" and/or "unique" perhaps but those who are honest would have to admit that he was one great man - outspoken against drug dealers and crime, welcoming to the poor, a friend of prisoners, a visitor of the sick and host of the homeless, a preacher of Truth, apostle of God's Mercy and above all a joyful servant of God - despite his sufferring.

He was also the man who forgave the person who shot him and who through his deeds and words brought hope to the sufferring and encouraged those facing ilness or hard times.

He came to Malta twice, knelt down and prayed in the Grotto of St.Paul here and declared our FIRST maltese saint.

He also spoke to us about being a light to the rest of Europe and holding fast to our faith and the values our fathers have kept, treasured and cherished for centuries - values we are sadly letting go of.

He was old and young at the same time - young with the young, staying up late and laughing with them ...recorded a cd too with music and prayer!

He proclaimed God's mercy for all (click here to read his beautiful encyclical about the Divine Mercy of God), and established the feast of the Divine Mercy making it a solemn and international feast to be celebrated in all Catholic Churches. He proclaimed the Polish nun who spread this devotion the first saint of the new millenium to remind us all of God's mercy for us and died on the feast of the Divine Mercy.

If there is a Pope who can be called great it must be him - and now, on this day when we celebrate the Divine Mercy of God, the Church has presented him to us formally declaring him Blessed :-)

Easter at Our Parish

The 9:30 am Mass is a Children's and Families Mass and this year (2011), after the Mass, children released red and white balloons to signify the risen Christ. Red for the Blood God shed for us, White for His Glorious Victory over Death. Though it is not very audible in the video yet the song "Jesus Christ you are my life" was playing in the background and children carried the statue while their "figolli" were being blessed and amidst the joyous atmosphere.

 A blessed Easter to all!

Qam kif kien qal!

Qam Kif Kien Qal!! (He is Risen!)

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Good Friday from my parish

Sacro Cuor Church Malta, Good Friday 2011

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Waslu l-Eżerċizzi!!

Jum it-Tnejn 28 ta’ Marzu
sa jum il-Ġimgħa 1 t’ April.

Niltaqgħu is-Savoy fis-7:15pm
biex minn hemm nimxuha
sal-Knisja ta’ San Ġiljan.

TILTILFUHOMX!!

Those who die in Christ shall Rise with Christ.

What do you feel when you see a white coffin carried by children
– sisters and cousins – into a church?

And what do you feel when you hear the crying of children, parents and friends of the child being brought in?

What do you feel when you see that death has claimed the life of a child – someone younger than yourself?

I felt nothing and a whole lot of things.

Nothing because i tried to block out everything

A whole lot of things because it makes no sense

- Or does it?



If I said it made no sense i’d be making no sense

And if i said it made sense i’d be insane and wouldn’t be making sense either.

How do you make sense of such?

Can you even make sense of it?

Can one make sense at the death of a child?

I can’t.



Why does a child, loved by her family and friends, die so young?

Some people would say “because God wanted her to be with Him” but even so – WHY would God want her to be with him when her family is still here and would miss her so much? WHY would God do such a thing – leaving parents and siblings to mourn and cry for her? WHY would a loving God do that?

To me it makes no sense that a girl would die so young and NO ONE can actually make sense of it or understand why but what i do know, with certainty, is that despite the fact that i cannot understand why, I KNOW, WITHOUT A DOUBT, that she is with God in heaven – praying for her family and watching over her siblings and parents.

The funeral was beautiful – a church PACKED with people and a most prayerful atmosphere.

Everyone was in shock or tears and those who weren't were choking on the emotions they were holding back – yet even despite this sadness of a parting so painful, faith is victorious.

As sisters and cousins carried the girl out, the church was filled with a joyous song whose words echoed this faith:

“and i will run to You

...yes i will run the race,

till i see your face,

OH LET ME LIVE IN

THE GLORY OF YOUR GRACE!”

It is no wonder that Kristie was led out amidst so much clapping.

Death, where is your victory?
Death, where is your sting?

I know that Kristie’s family isn’t reading this blog – or certainly not at this time anyway – however i have written this post in prayer for Kirstie’s family as they go through this hard time of physically parting with their loved one. They know, as we know, that though she has joined God and the saints in heaven, she remains in thoughts and hearts, never to be forgotten.

Kristie was a happy 16-year old child whose innocence remained despite her age. She was a joy to her parents, siblings, relatives, teachers and friends. Sometimes she needed some extra medical care and attention but all of that she repaid through her friendly, loving and caring personality. The choir of children singing at Mass was in tears – and they weren’t the only ones: the whole congregation was.

But at that moment a new voice in heaven joined with that of the angels, singing praises to God, smiling as He embraced her in His Arms. Glad in heaven, she didn't think of herself though, for from that moment on she whispered prayers for her family as she will continue to do, unceasingly.

Natalie and Brian, Jade, Gail and Zak, those who go before us to God are saints: you have a beautiful saint in heaven.

l-1 Hadd tar-Randan (Sena Liturgika A)

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Ara f'hiex wasalna ta!

Il-Ġimgħa l-oħra, is-Sur Mahony bgħatli vidjo li jien kont rajt darba iżda li kont insejt. Kien jisma “no God in schools” u jibda jsemmi ħaġa wara l-oħra l-ħażen li qed nwettqu u l-konsegwenzi li qed inġibu fuqna nfusna. Illum, dalgħodu, żort il-Catholic Online u hemm artiklu li m’għamel xejn ħlief ġegħlni naħseb ARA F’HIEX WASALNA TA!

Lis-Sur Mahony, rigward il-vidjo, jien kont irrispondejtu “tal-biża għax kollu veru” imma meta qrajt dan l-artiklu MHUX BISS tal-biża imma tal-waħx – is-soċjeta tagħna diġa ġibniha globu u ma ħsibtx li nistgħu mmorru agħar – kemm jien żbaljata!

Kemm kien korrett Ġesu meta qal: “la tibkux lili iżda ibku lilkom u lill-uliedkom”.

Aqra l-artiklu hawn

The Lord Provides

8th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Liturgical Year A)

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