<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>Carmelite Priory</title> <atom:link href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/</link> <description>Mdina - Malta</description> <lastBuildDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2022 15:48:51 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.6</generator> <item> <title>Events at the Carmelite Priory Mdina | 2022-23</title> <link>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/2022-23/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carmelite Priory Mdina]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2022 14:32:38 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2020]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2021]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Carmelite]]></category> <category><![CDATA[events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Malta]]></category> <category><![CDATA[priory]]></category> <category><![CDATA[programme]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spirituality]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carmelitepriory.org/programme-of-events-2020-21-copy/</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p>Despite the present COVID-19 pandemic, we are cautiously offering, as usual, a programme of religious and spiritual events wherein we friars share our Carmelite Life and Charism with you. As most of you are aware although from last March we had to cancel all onsite programmed events, we have kept contact with you through our daily online mass and online meetings for the Third Order, Spiritual Direction and pastoral assistance for those who requested our support. We also tried to have online sessions of Christian meditation, but unfortunately, it did not work. Although our contact was kept minimal, however, you were all present in our thoughts and prayers. We really missed your presence which along with us friars kept the Priory bubbling with life, sharing and adequate space for prayer, reflection and community building in the Risen Christ. It is our hope that the long COVID-19 pause is purifying us all, inviting us to focus on what is essential in our lives whilst thrusting us into the future with renewed energy.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/2022-23/">Events at the Carmelite Priory Mdina | 2022-23</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p class="has-text-align-left">Dear reader,</p> <p>It is with great pleasure that we announce the start of another year of events at the Carmelite Priory in Mdina. The Priory is committed to continue providing a safe environment wherein one could explore one’s faith in deeper waters. In silent prayer, in adoration, in meditating on the Sacred Scriptures, in seminars, and more such like events, we strive to offer the opportunity to form oneself in the Christian faith, not alone, but in community, being this one of the most important pillars of Carmelite identity and spirituality.</p> <p>This year, we are joining in one newsletter the events of both the Priory and the Institute, so that one can easily appreciate the far reaches of the events that we shall be organizing, from the deeply personal, sharing, and meditative moments in prayer, to the more reflective, intellectual, seeking, questioning, and deep understanding of our faith in seminars and reading groups.</p> <p>After having explored last year several spiritual experiences of concrete human faces and persons, having also ventured beyond the Carmelite spiritual experience into the more general Christian spiritual identity, this year the seminars being organized by the Institute will be dwelling more on thematic areas that we, as spiritual beings, are facing today. Hopefully, this thematic approach will help us not only understand but also give appropriate answers to the questions contemporary society raises. Also, being the Covid-19 pandemic generally not a health risk anymore, the seminars will be held onsite at the Carmelite Priory in Mdina. The option for online participation can be given upon special request too. It is preferable, however, for discussion purposes and for a fuller immersion into the subject at hand, that one is physically present with the group. Registration for each seminar is obligatory for organization purposes. Contact details are given below. Finally, a donation for one’s participation in the Institute’s seminars is highly appreciated.</p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arma-mdina.jpg"><img decoding="async" src="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arma-mdina.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5095" width="170" height="182" srcset="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arma-mdina.jpg 508w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/arma-mdina-280x300.jpg 280w" sizes="(max-width: 170px) 100vw, 170px" /></a></figure></div> <p class="has-text-align-left">Below are the events that are being organized this year by the <strong>PRIORY</strong></p> <p class="has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color">1. <strong>Oasi</strong></p> <p>Formation meetings for married couples and families, animated by Claudio Laferla, every first and third Friday of the month (with a few occasional exceptions) between 7:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">16, 30 September 2022<br>7, 21 October 2022<br>11 November 2022<br>2, 16 December 2022<br>6, 20 January 2023<br>3, 17 February 2023<br>3, 17 March 2023<br>14, 21 April 2023<br>5, 19 May 2023<br>2, 16 June 2023</p> <p class="has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color"><strong>2. Terz Ordni Karmelitan</strong></p> <p>Formation meetings for Carmelite Third Order members of the Mdina Fraternity every first Wednesday of the month between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">5 October 2022<br>2 November 2022<br>7 December 2022<br>4 January 2023<br>1 February 2023<br>1 March 2023<br>5 April 2023<br>3 May 2023<br>7 June 2023<br>5 July 2023</p> <p class="has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color"><strong>3. Adoration</strong></p> <p>Animated by Joe Fenech SDC every first Thursday of the month between 9:45 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">6 October 2022<br>3 November 2022<br>1 December 2022<br>5 January 2023<br>2 February 2023<br>2 March 2023<br>6 April 2023<br>4 May 2023<br>1 June 2023<br>6 July 2023</p> <p class="has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400"><strong>4. Lectio Divina</strong></p> <p>Prayer and meditation through the Word of God, led by fr Glen Attard O.Carm., every third Saturday of the month between 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">15 October 2022<br>19 November 2022<br>17 December 2022<br>21 January 2023<br>18 February 2023<br>18 March 2023<br>15 April 2023<br>20 May 2023<br>17 June 2023</p> <p class="has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color"><strong>5. Meditation</strong></p> <p>Formation meetings about and practice of Christian meditation, led by fr Charlò Camilleri O.Carm., every last Monday of the month (with a few occasional exceptions) between 7:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">24 October 2022<br>28 November 2022<br>19 December 2022<br>30 January 2023<br>27 February 2023<br>27 March 2023<br>24 April 2023<br>29 May 2023<br>26 June 2023</p> <p>Details given in the table below in Maltese</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex"></div> <div class="wp-block-file aligncenter"><object class="wp-block-file__embed" data="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Events-2022-23-table.pdf" type="application/pdf" style="width:100%;height:600px" aria-label="Embed of Embed of Events-2022-23-table.."></object><a id="wp-block-file--media-55725890-d9c0-4442-9e76-7b41ad7826e1" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Events-2022-23-table.pdf">Events-2022-23-table</a><a href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Events-2022-23-table.pdf" class="wp-block-file__button" download aria-describedby="wp-block-file--media-55725890-d9c0-4442-9e76-7b41ad7826e1">Download</a></div> <p></p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-large"><a href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/The-Road.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="657" src="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/The-Road-1024x657.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5098" srcset="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/The-Road-1024x657.jpg 1024w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/The-Road-300x193.jpg 300w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/The-Road-768x493.jpg 768w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/The-Road-1536x986.jpg 1536w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/The-Road.jpg 2000w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure></div> <p>Below are the events that are being organized this year by the <strong>INSTITUTE</strong></p> <p class="has-text-align-center has-vivid-red-color has-text-color"><strong>Seminars</strong></p> <p><strong>24 September 2022 & 1 October 2022</strong> <br>Approaches for a Carmelite Youth Ministry <br>Glen Attard ocarm & Karl Vella</p> <p><strong>21-22 October 2022</strong> <br>Spirituality and Christian Political Responsibility <br>Edward Warrington</p> <p><strong>25-26 November 2022</strong> <br>Spirituality and Mental Health: Depression <br>Frankie Cini mssp</p> <p><strong>10 December 2022</strong> <br>Spirituality in War on the Front <br>Warren Borg Ebejer</p> <p><strong>14 January 2023</strong> <br>Spirituality and Art: A Personal Journey <br>John Martin Borg</p> <p><strong>10-11 February 2023</strong> <br>Spirituality in a Post-Truth Society <br>André Debattista</p> <p><strong>11 March 2023</strong> <br>Spirituality and Loneliness <br>Michael Zammit & Glen Attard ocarm</p> <p><strong>21-22 April 2023</strong> <br>Spirituality and Disability <br>In collaboration with the Department of Disability Studies at UM</p> <p><strong>12-13 May 2023</strong> <br>Spirituality, Broken Heartedness, and Broken Relationships <br>Robert Falzon sdb & Clive Mifsud sdb</p> <p>Some seminars are spread between Friday evening and Saturday morning, while others are taking place only on Saturday morning. The programme that will be followed, depending on which days the event will take place, is thus:</p> <p>Friday <br>18:00 – 19:00 Session 1 <br>19:15 – 20:00 Session 2</p> <p>Saturday <br>09:30 – 10:15 Session 1 <br>10:30 – 11:15 Session 2 <br>11:30 – 12:15 Session 3</p> <p></p> <div class="wp-block-image"> <figure class="aligncenter size-full is-resized"><a href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IstitutKarmelitanLogo-1.png"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IstitutKarmelitanLogo-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5041" width="250" height="228" srcset="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IstitutKarmelitanLogo-1.png 500w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IstitutKarmelitanLogo-1-300x274.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /></a></figure></div> <p>For more information about the above activities contact us via the details below.</p> <p><strong>Address</strong> <br>Carmelite Priory <br>Villegaignon Street <br>Mdina MDN 1190</p> <p><strong>Websites</strong> <br><a href="http://carmelitepriory.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">carmelitepriory.org</a> <br><a href="http://istitutkarmelitan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">istitutkarmelitan.com</a></p> <p><strong>Emails</strong> <br><a href="mailto:info@carmelitepriory.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">info@carmelitepriory.org</a> <br><a href="mailto:istitut@karmelitani.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">istitut@karmelitani.org</a></p> <p><strong>Facebook</strong> <br>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p><strong>Telephone</strong> <br>+356 2145 4524</p> <p><strong>Mobile</strong> <br>+356 7970 4697 <br>+356 7906 0733</p> <div class="wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button aligncenter is-style-outline"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="https://goo.gl/maps/6hyFtH38kqAmaE9x9">Map</a></div> </div> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/2022-23/">Events at the Carmelite Priory Mdina | 2022-23</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Randan 2021</title> <link>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/randan-2021/</link> <comments>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/randan-2021/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carmelite Priory Mdina]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 10:00:53 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Carmelite Priory Mdina]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lectio Divina]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Meditation Classes]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Randan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Terzjarji]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carmelitepriory.org/?p=5074</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p>Għeżież ħbieb, F’dan iż-żmien partikulari ta’ pandemija, it-tema magħżula mill-Qdusija Tiegħu il-Papa Franġisku għar-Randan hija waħda ta’ tama: “Ara, aħna telgħin Ġerusalemm…” (Mt 20:18). Ir-Randan: Żmien li fih niġġeddu fil-fidi, fit-tama u fl-imħabba.” Sewwasew sena ilu konna fuq l-għatba li pajjiżna jintlaqat ukoll mill-pandemija. Konna diġà bdejna nisimgħu bit-tifrix tagħha f’pajjiżni oħra sakemm misset il-pajjiżi ġirien […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/randan-2021/">Randan 2021</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p></p> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/29064617_801571860026412_741788681585516575_o.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1024" height="683" src="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/29064617_801571860026412_741788681585516575_o-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5075" srcset="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/29064617_801571860026412_741788681585516575_o-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/29064617_801571860026412_741788681585516575_o-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/29064617_801571860026412_741788681585516575_o-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/29064617_801571860026412_741788681585516575_o-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/29064617_801571860026412_741788681585516575_o.jpg 1910w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure> <p>Għeżież ħbieb,</p> <p>F’dan iż-żmien partikulari ta’ pandemija, it-tema magħżula mill-Qdusija Tiegħu il-Papa Franġisku għar-Randan hija waħda ta’ tama: <em>“Ara, aħna telgħin Ġerusalemm…” (Mt 20:18). Ir-Randan: Żmien li fih niġġeddu fil-fidi, fit-tama u fl-imħabba.” </em></p> <p>Sewwasew sena ilu konna fuq l-għatba li pajjiżna jintlaqat ukoll mill-pandemija. Konna diġà bdejna nisimgħu bit-tifrix tagħha f’pajjiżni oħra sakemm misset il-pajjiżi ġirien u f’qasir żmien daħlet fostna u bil-mod il-mod ħajjitna nbidlet mil-lejl għan-nhar u għaddiet minn fażijiet ta’ nżul u tlajja’ fil-mod ta’ kif għexna u qed nitgħallmu ngħixu biha. F’ċertu sens din hija sitwazzjoni li umiljatna lkoll, li neżżgħatna. Żmien ir-Randan huwa żmien liturġiku tajjeb ħafna biex dan it-tneżżiegħ ngħixuh b’mod spiritwali. Nisimgħu ħafna fil-liturġija tar-Randan ġrajjiet li fihom individwi u popli “umiljaw ruħhom quddiem Alla”. Nisimgħu l-espressjoni spissa tas-Salmi “b’qalbna mgħaffġa u ruħna mċekkna”. Niftakru li dan kollu fl-Iskrittura huwa espressjoni ta’ sinjal ta’ grazzja, mhux fl-umiljazzjoni u t-tgħaffiġ fih innifsu, iżda għax huwa okkażjoni li fih il-bniedem jiġi wiċċ imb’wiċċ maċ-ċokon, max-xejn tiegħu, u allura hemm iktar ċans li jiggranfa ma’ Alla… mhux bilfors! Għax mumenti bħal dawn jafu jitfgħuna iktar f’atteġġjament ta’ telqa li ma tagħmlilniex ġid.</p> <p>L-istedina dar-Randan hija li niġġeddu fil-fidi billi nfittxu l-Verità fi Kristu li niżel fostna u għamilna lkoll aħwa, niġġeddu fit-tama billi nxammru jdejna ħalli nibnu mill-ġdid dinja aħjar u niġġeddu fl-imħabba billi nirrelataw ma’ xulxin bil-ħniena li tagħder, tifhem, u tilbes iż-żarbun tal-ieħor.</p> <p>Bħalma lkoll nafu fil-Karmnu tal-Imdina iż-żmien tar-Randan is-soltu ngħixuh b’diversi attivitajiet spiritwali, reliġjużi u formattivi li din is-sena ma tippermettix li nagħmluhom biex inħarsu s-saħħa ta’ kulħadd.</p> <p>Madanakollu</p> <ol type="1"><li>il-Liturġija tal-Quddiesa kuljum se tibqa’ tiġi mxandra <em>online </em>fuq il-paġna facebook</li><li>il-Lectio Divina fl-20 ta’ Frar u 12 ta’ Marzu se jsiru <em>online.</em> Kull min jixtieq jieħu sehem jibgħat messaġġ fuq <a href="mailto:info@carmelitepriory.org">info@carmelitepriory.org</a> sabiex tintbagħtlu l-ħolqa.</li><li>il-klassi tal-Meditazzjoni Nisranija wkoll nhar it-22 ta’ Frar u 29 ta’ Marzu jingħataw <em>online</em>. Kull min jixtieq jieħu sehem jibgħat messaġġ fuq <a href="mailto:info@carmelitepriory.org">info@carmelitepriory.org</a> sabiex tintbagħtlu l-ħolqa.</li><li>il-laqgħa tat-Terzjarji nhar it-3 ta’ Marzu. Din ukoll tixxandar <em>online</em> fuq il-paġna facebook.</li></ol> <p>Minbarra dawn l-attivitajiet għandna mfasslin taħdit <em>online</em> marbutin mar-Randan u oħrajn dwar l-ispiritwalità tal-Qaddej ta’ Alla P. Avertan Fenech f’din is-sena li qed niċċelebraw il-125 Sena mill-Ordinazzjoni Presbiterali tiegħu. Fir-Randan nużaw il-meditazzjonijiet tiegħu sabiex nimxu l-mixja tar-Randan. </p> <p>Hemm ukoll il-possibilità li wieħed jagħmel ‘irtir’ matul dawn l-Erbgħin Jum tar-Randan, billi jsegwi l-programm <em><a href="http://www.retreat-online.karmel.at/?fbclid=IwAR2KL4IKr19tryTajhNxJh9Bo23QiHDGG00Na_PYcFud0MfZ6EjfcvjxQpk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carmelite Retreat Online</a></em> li jmexxina jum wara jum fuq il-passi tal-<em>Kastell Ġewwieni</em> ta’ Santa Tereża ta’ Ġesù.</p> <p>Nittamaw ukoll li ssir it-tnedija <em>online</em> ukoll tal-ktieb dwar il-Meditazzjoni Nisranija <em>Meta r-Ruħ tintbill fid-Deheb. </em>Informazzjoni dwar dawn l-attivitajiet tintbagħat iktar tard meta jasal il-waqt. Minħabba s-sitwazzjoni li ninsabu fiha, il-programmazzjoni ssir skont iċ-ċirkustanzi.</p> <p>Nistednukom iżżommu lilkom infuskom aġġornati billi ssegwu l-paġna facebook.</p> <p>Filwaqt li nsellmulkom, inżommukom f’talbna.</p> <p>Il-Karmelitani fl-Imdina.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/randan-2021/">Randan 2021</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/randan-2021/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Programme of Events 2020-21</title> <link>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/programme-of-events-2020-21/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carmelite Priory Mdina]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 13:28:03 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2020]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2021]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Carmelite]]></category> <category><![CDATA[events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Malta]]></category> <category><![CDATA[priory]]></category> <category><![CDATA[programme]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spirituality]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carmelitepriory.org/?p=5052</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p>Despite the present COVID-19 pandemic, we are cautiously offering, as usual, a programme of religious and spiritual events wherein we friars share our Carmelite Life and Charism with you. As most of you are aware although from last March we had to cancel all onsite programmed events, we have kept contact with you through our daily online mass and online meetings for the Third Order, Spiritual Direction and pastoral assistance for those who requested our support. We also tried to have online sessions of Christian meditation, but unfortunately, it did not work. Although our contact was kept minimal, however, you were all present in our thoughts and prayers. We really missed your presence which along with us friars kept the Priory bubbling with life, sharing and adequate space for prayer, reflection and community building in the Risen Christ. It is our hope that the long COVID-19 pause is purifying us all, inviting us to focus on what is essential in our lives whilst thrusting us into the future with renewed energy.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/programme-of-events-2020-21/">Programme of Events 2020-21</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p>Despite the present COVID-19 pandemic, we are cautiously offering, as usual, a programme of religious and spiritual events wherein we friars share our Carmelite Life and Charism with you. As most of you are aware although from last March we had to cancel all onsite programmed events, we have kept contact with you through our daily online mass and online meetings for the Third Order, Spiritual Direction and pastoral assistance for those who requested our support. We also tried to have online sessions of Christian meditation, but unfortunately, it did not work. Although our contact was kept minimal, however, you were all present in our thoughts and prayers. We really missed your presence which along with us friars kept the Priory bubbling with life, sharing an adequate space for prayer, reflection and community building in the Risen Christ. It is our hope that the long COVID-19 pause is purifying us all, inviting us to focus on what is essential in our lives whilst thrusting us into the future with renewed energy.</p> <p>COVID-19 forced pause however gave us the opportunity to speed up certain important projects including the refurbishing of the Historical and Current Archives and the ongoing work on the Carmelite Library of over 20,000 volumes. These are now open again to the public for research and study. More information will be given accordingly.</p> <p>So as per the coming October, our doors will be open again for you to share with us moments of Lectio Divina, Christian Meditation in the Carmelite Tradition, obviously courses of the <a href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/carmeliteinstitute-academiccalendar20201/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carmelite Institute Malta</a> (the Academic Programme has been already in circulation) and other cultural, spiritual and religious events. Scheduled in the programme attached one will find only dates for Third Order meetings, Lectio Divina and Meditation classes. There are other events planned, but till now we are still figuring out how to proceed due to the present pandemic.</p> <p>With health and safety precautions put in place, the Priory in collaboration with <a href="https://www.istitutkarmelitan.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Carmelite Institute Malta</a> has invested, with great cost, also in extensive wi-fi connectivity at the Priory so that our activities could be followed both onsite for a restricted number of people upon prior booking) as well as virtually through Zoom. Hence, prior registration is obligatory for each event one intends to attend. Links to follow online will only be offered to those who book via the Priory’s email. Updates and necessary information will be communicated accordingly.</p> <p>While we augur health and peace, let’s look to the future with hope.</p> <p>Kind regards and God bless,</p> <p>The Carmelites in Mdina.</p> <p></p> <div class="wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-outline"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Carmelite-Priory-Programme-2020-21.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Programme of Events – 2020/21 (PDF)</a></div> </div> <p></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/programme-of-events-2020-21/">Programme of Events 2020-21</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Carmelite Institute Academic Calendar 2020-1</title> <link>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/carmeliteinstitute-academiccalendar20201/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carmelite Priory Mdina]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 09:00:45 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Academic]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Calendar]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Carmelite]]></category> <category><![CDATA[institute]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Josephology]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Malta]]></category> <category><![CDATA[priory]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carmelitepriory.org/?p=5026</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p>Despite the present Coronavirus pandemic, the Carmelite Institute Malta is cautiously venturing into another academic year of seminars in the vast field of Spirituality. While it is important to immerse oneself in learning new things and reflect on the essentials of life, especially during these times, now, more than ever, is the moment to come together to share, reflect, and read the signs of the times vis-a-vis the spiritual life. With health and safety precautions put in place, the Institute has invested also in extensive wi-fi connectivity at the Priory so that our activities could be followed both onsite for a restricted number of people (up to 15, upon prior booking) as well as virtually through Zoom.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/carmeliteinstitute-academiccalendar20201/">Carmelite Institute Academic Calendar 2020-1</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IstitutKarmelitanLogo-1.png" alt="" class="wp-image-5041" width="179" height="163" srcset="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IstitutKarmelitanLogo-1.png 500w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/IstitutKarmelitanLogo-1-300x274.png 300w" sizes="(max-width: 179px) 100vw, 179px" /></figure></div> <p></p> <p>Dear friends,</p> <p>Despite the present Coronavirus pandemic, the Carmelite Institute Malta is cautiously venturing into another academic year of seminars in the vast field of Spirituality. While it is important to immerse oneself in learning new things and reflect on the essentials of life, especially during these times, now, more than ever, is the moment to come together to share, reflect, and read the signs of the times vis-a-vis the spiritual life. With health and safety precautions put in place, the Institute has invested also in extensive wi-fi connectivity at the Priory so that our activities could be followed both onsite for a restricted number of people (up to 15, upon prior booking) as well as virtually through Zoom.</p> <p>Hence, the <em>Higher Education Award in Carmelite Spirituality </em>will not be offered this year. Instead, individual Day or Residential Seminars as well as a Short Course on the main principles of Josephology (i.e. the theological study of the figure of St Joseph) are being organised. Each seminar/course is open to the public with no prior requisites as regards to qualifications. Participation is free but prior registration is obligatory for each seminar one intends to attend. Zoom links will only be offered to those who book via the Institute’s email.</p> <p>While I augur health and peace, I hope we could somehow meet and share this most particular upcoming academic year together.</p> <p>Kind regards and God bless,</p> <p><strong>Glen Attard O.Carm.</strong><br>Executive Director</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <div class="wp-block-buttons aligncenter is-layout-flex"> <div class="wp-block-button is-style-outline"><a class="wp-block-button__link" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Academic-Calander-2020-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Download Academic Calendar 2020-1 (PDF)</strong></a></div> </div> <div style="height:100px" aria-hidden="true" class="wp-block-spacer"></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Short Course on Josephology</strong></h2> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>9-10 October 2020<br>Session 1<br><strong>Biblical Roots of Josephology </strong>(various)</p><p>16-17 October 2020<br>Session 2<br><strong>St Joseph in the Fathers and the Development of a <em>Cultus </em></strong>(various)</p><p>6-7 November 2020<br>Session 3<br><strong>St Joseph in Liturgy and Piety </strong>(various)</p><p>20-21 November 2020<br>Session 4<br><strong>Contemporary Theological Issues in Josephology </strong>(various)</p><p>Participation is free of charge. A donation is appreciated. Registration obligatory.</p></blockquote> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Day Seminars</strong></h2> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>11-12 December 2020<br><strong>Looking for the Hidden God: John of the Cross’ <em>Spiritual Canticle </em></strong>(C. Camilleri)</p><p>12-13 February 2021<br><strong>Empathy through the Eyes of Edith Stein </strong>(L. Laferla)</p><p>19-20 March 2021<br><strong>The Godless and Inhumane in Fyodor Dostoevsky</strong> (G. Attard)</p><p>16-17 April 2021<br><strong>St Thérèse of the Child Jesus </strong>(R. Grima)</p><p>30 April-1 May 2021<br><strong>St Elizabeth of the Trinity </strong>(R. Grima)</p><p>22 May 2021<br><strong>Political Power and Responsibility: A Christian Perspective </strong>(A. Schneider)</p><p>18-19 June 2021<br><strong>Mental Health in the Spiritual Life </strong>(S. Gatt)</p><p>Participation is free of charge. A donation is appreciated. Registration obligatory.</p></blockquote> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Programme for Day Seminars and Short Course</strong></h2> <div class="wp-block-group"><div class="wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow"> <div class="wp-block-group"><div class="wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow"> <p class="has-text-align-center">Friday<br>06:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.<br>Session 1</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">Break</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">07:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.<br>Session 2</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">Saturday<br>09:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.<br>Session 3</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">Break</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.<br>Session 4</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">Break</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.<br>Session 5</p> <p class="has-text-align-center">12:30 p.m.<br>Mass</p> </div></div> </div></div> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Residential Seminars</strong></h2> <blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>15-17 January 2021<br><strong>Meditation in the Christian Tradition </strong>(C. Camillieri)</p><p>26-28 March 2021<br><strong>Grief and Bereavement </strong>(B. Chase)</p><p>These residential seminars will take place depending on the extent of the health and safety regulations in place at the time. If everything goes according to plan, both will take place at Dar tat-Talb Lunzjata, Rabat (Malta). Participation is against a charge of €35 per person per night (inclusive of all meals, wi-fi connection, bedding & towels, etc.). Registration is obligatory. A detailed programme will be given to attendees upon arrival.</p></blockquote> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Contact Us</strong></h2> <div class="wp-block-group"><div class="wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow"> <p><strong>Address</strong>:<br>Carmelite Institute Malta<br>c/o Carmelite Priory<br>Villegaignon Street<br>Mdina MDN 1190</p> <p><strong>Websites</strong>:<br>www.istitutkarmelitan.com<br>www.carmelitepriory.org</p> <p><strong>Email</strong>:<br>istitut@karmelitani.org</p> <p><strong>Telefon</strong>:<br>+356.21.454524</p> <p><strong>Mobile:</strong><br>+356.79.704697</p> <p><strong>Facebook:</strong><br>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> </div></div> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/carmeliteinstitute-academiccalendar20201/">Carmelite Institute Academic Calendar 2020-1</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Programm tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa 2020</title> <link>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/gimghamqaddsa2020/</link> <comments>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/gimghamqaddsa2020/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carmelite Priory Mdina]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:02:31 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Lent & Easter]]></category> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2020]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Carmelite]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Corona]]></category> <category><![CDATA[COVID19]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Gimgha Imqaddsa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Liturgija]]></category> <category><![CDATA[liturgy]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Malta]]></category> <category><![CDATA[priory]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Programm]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Virus]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carmelitepriory.org/?p=4980</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p>Iċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet jixxandru live fuq il-paġna FB tal-Kunvent Insellmulkom f’dan iż-żmien partikulari li ninsabu fih filwaqt li nistednukom biex ma nħalluħx jgħaddi minn fuqna mingħajr ma nkunu ħadna minnu opportunità sabiex nikbru iktar bħala bnedmin. F’dan iż-żmien li fih għas-saħħa tagħna u biex nieħdu ħsieb xulxin aħna mħeġġin u mistennija li nżommu ‘l bogħod fiżikament minn […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/gimghamqaddsa2020/">Programm tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa 2020</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p class="has-text-align-center"><em>Iċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet jixxandru live fuq il-paġna FB tal-Kunvent</em></p> <p></p> <p>Insellmulkom f’dan iż-żmien partikulari li ninsabu fih filwaqt li nistednukom biex ma nħalluħx jgħaddi minn fuqna mingħajr ma nkunu ħadna minnu opportunità sabiex nikbru iktar bħala bnedmin. </p> <p>F’dan iż-żmien li fih għas-saħħa tagħna u biex nieħdu ħsieb xulxin aħna mħeġġin u mistennija li nżommu ‘l bogħod fiżikament minn xulxin, saħansitra mill-għeżież tagħna, ejjew inħallu dan in-nuqqas u dan il-vojt inibbet fina apprezzament iktar sħiħ ta’ dak kollu li sa ftit jiem ilu konna neħduh, kif jgħidu t-Taljani, <em>per scontato</em>. Dan jgħodd ukoll għall-ħajja reliġjuża u spiritwali tagħna, l-ewwelnett billi ngħarblu lilna nfusna dwar x’inhu dak li qiegħed jimlielna ħajjitna u fejn qegħdin inqegħdu s-sigurtajiet tagħna. Ħafna mis-sigurtajiet li kellna sa ftit jiem ilu itteħdulna f’ħakka t’għajn. Nitolbu b’mod speċjali għalhekk għalina u għall-persuni li l-aktar ġew milquta minn din l-imxija tal-COVID-19. Niftħu wkoll qalbna u għajnejna b’ħarsa mimlija kompassjoni u solidarjetà ma’ ħutna, anke b’ġesti żgħar, iżda li jagħmlu differenza kbira. Bl-għajnuna ta’ Alla u bit-treġija għaqlija tal-mexxejja tagħna ċivili u reliġjużi u l-iktar bil-ħidma sfiqa tal-professjonisti kollha fil-qasam tas-saħħa kif ukoll b’sens ta’ responsabilità minna lkoll, naslu biex ngħaddu minn dan iż-mien, isħaħ milli konna fuq livell uman u spiritwali. Jalla din l-esperjenza sservina ħalli ninbidlu fejn għandna ninbidlu għall-aħjar fuq kull livell.</p> <p>Bħalma tafu ċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet liturġiċi fil-knejjes tagħna baqgħu jiġu ċċelebrati mingħar il-preżenza fiżika tal-poplu ta’ Alla miġbur fil-knejjes tagħna. Madanakollu il-Knisja bħala poplu ta’ Alla baqgħet tgħolli leħinha fit-tifħir lil Alla u fl-interċessjoni għalina u għad-dinja kollha, l-iktar permezz tas-Sagrifiċċju tal-Quddiesa u l-Liturġija tas-Sigħat. Mill-Karmnu tal-Imdina aħna qegħdin naqsmu mal-poplu ta’ Alla il-ħinijiet tat-talb tagħna, fosthom il-quddiesa bix-xandir kuljum f’dawn il-ħinijiet:</p> <p>07.30am Quddiesa bit-Tifħir ta’ Sbieħ-il Jum (nhar ta’ Ħadd u l-festi fit-8am)<br>12.30pm Uffiċċju tal-Qari u Talb ta’ Nofs il-Jum<br>08.00pm Għasar</p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft size-large is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Joe-Scerri-2020.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-4997" width="373" height="474" srcset="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Joe-Scerri-2020.jpeg 666w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Joe-Scerri-2020-235x300.jpeg 235w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Joe-Scerri-2020-300x382.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px" /><figcaption><em>Joe Scerri (2020)</em></figcaption></figure></div> <p>Is-sehem f’dawn iċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet jgħina nsaħħu s-sens ukoll “tal-Knisja tad-dar” fejn il-membri jsibu ħin jinġabru flimkien għat-talb, li joħroġ mil-liturġija tal-Knisja u jwassal ukoll għaliha. Bħalma tafu wkoll skont l-indikazzjonijiet mogħtija lilna mill-awtoritajiet il-Knisja tagħna tkun miftuħa gaħt-talb fil-privat. Min ikun f’xi ħtieġa partikulari jikkuntattjana u naqduh skont l-indikazzjonijiet mogħtija sabiex nieħdu ħsieb saħħitna u s-saħħa ta’ kulħadd.</p> <p>Din is-Sena l-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa niċċelebrawha b’mod differenti mis-soltu skont l-indikazzjonijiet maħruġa mill-Kongregazzjoni tal-Kult Divin u l-Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta. Għaldaqstant dan huwa l-programm li se jkun imxandar live fuq il-paġna tagħna <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Facebook (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/carmelitepriory.mdina" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Nistednukom tieħdu sehem f’dawn iċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet mid-djar tagħkom sabiex ilkoll bħala poplu ta’ Alla ngħixu dan iż-żmien tal-Għid fil-profondità tiegħu. Forsi dan ikun mument ta’ grazzja li fiha integħmu iktar dak li hu l-essenzjali mingħajr il-ħafna manifestazjonijiet folkloristiċi, li għalkemm sbieħ, jafu wkoll itellfuna mill-ġid u s-sens veru tal-Misteru tal-Għid tal-Mulej.</p> <p>B’dawn il-ħsibijiet qosra nsellmulkom u nixtequlkom kull barka u ġid f’dawn il-jiem qaddisa.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading"><strong>Programm</strong></h3> <p><strong>02 ta’ April: Jum id-Duluri</strong></p> <p>07.30am Quddiesa bit-Tifħir ta’ Sbieħ-il Jum<br>12.30pm Uffiċċju tal-Qari u Talb ta’ Nofs il-Jum<br>07.00pm Via Matris<br>07.30pm Għasar</p> <p><strong>04 ta’ April: Sibt il-Palm</strong></p> <p>07.30am Quddiesa bit-Tifħir ta’ Sbieħ-il Jum<br>12.30pm Uffiċċju tal-Qari u Talb ta’ Nofs il-Jum<br>07.30pm Għasar</p> <p><strong>05 ta’ April: Ħadd il-Palm</strong></p> <p>08.00am Quddiesa bit-Tifħir ta’ Sbieħ-il Jum<br>12.30pm Uffiċċju tal-Qari u Talb ta’ Nofs il-Jum<br>07.00pm Via Crucis<br>07.30pm Għasar</p> <p><strong>08 ta’ April: L-Erbgħa tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa</strong></p> <p>07.30am Quddiesa bit-Tifħir ta’ Sbieħ-il Jum<br>12.30pm Uffiċċju tal-Qari u Talb ta’ Nofs il-Jum<br>07.30pm Għasar bl-Adorazzjoni tas-Salib</p> <p><strong>09 ta’ April: Ħamis ix-Xirka</strong></p> <p>08.00am Uffiċċju tal-Qari u Tifħir ta’ Sbieħ-il Jum<br>12.30pm Talba ta’ Nofs il-Jum<br>07.30pm Liturġija fit-Tifkira Solenni tal-Aħħar Ikla tal-Mulej<br>10.00pm Adorazzjoni Ewkaristika</p> <p><strong>10 ta’ April: Il-Ġimgħa l-Kbira</strong></p> <p>08.00am Uffiċċju tal-Qari u Tifħir ta’ Sbieħ-il Jum<br>12.00pm Talba ta’ Nofs il-Jum<br>03.00pm Liturġija fit-Tifkira Solenni tal-Passjoni<br>08.00pm Ċelebrazzjoni madwar Kristu Mejjet bit-talba ta’ għeluq il-Jum.</p> <p><strong>11 ta April: Sibt il-Għid</strong></p> <p>08.00am Uffiċċju tal-Qari u Tifħir ta’ Sbieħ-il Jum<br>12.00pm Talba ta’ Nofs il-Jum<br>06.00pm Għasar <br>09.00pm Liturġija tal-Qawmien mill-Imwiet ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu.</p> <p><strong>12 ta’ April: Ħadd il-Għid</strong></p> <p>08.30am Quddiesa tal-Għid il-Kbir bit-Tifħir ta’ Sbieħ-il Jum<br>12.00pm Talba ta’ Nofs il-Jum<br>08.00pm Għasar.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/gimghamqaddsa2020/">Programm tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa 2020</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/gimghamqaddsa2020/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Upcoming Seminars 2019-20</title> <link>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/upcoming-seminars-2019-20/</link> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carmelite Priory Mdina]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 05 Nov 2019 11:32:13 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[newsletter]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carmelitepriory.org/?p=4947</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p>Carmelite Institute Malta is yet again organising a year of day-seminars and lectures aimed at deepening our understanding of Christian Spirituality. In dialogue with local and international current affairs, the day seminars will address various issues by which the Institute wishes to contribute a fruitful contribution. All events below are open to the general public […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/upcoming-seminars-2019-20/">Upcoming Seminars 2019-20</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignleft is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Institute-Logo-1024x772.png" alt="" class="wp-image-4560" width="199" height="150" srcset="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Institute-Logo-1024x772.png 1024w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Institute-Logo-300x226.png 300w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Institute-Logo-768x579.png 768w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Institute-Logo.png 1644w" sizes="(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px" /></figure></div> <p><em><a href="http://carmeliteinstitutemalta.blogspot.com/">Carmelite Institute Malta </a></em>is yet again organising a year of day-seminars and lectures aimed at deepening our understanding of Christian Spirituality. In dialogue with local and international current affairs, the day seminars will address various issues by which the Institute wishes to contribute a fruitful contribution. All events below are open to the general public for free. </p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><a href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/events_items/philosophical-interpretation-and-daily-life-in-the-way-of-chinese-zen-buddhism/">Buddhist Lecture</a></strong></h4> <p>On <strong>15 November 2019</strong>, in collaboration with <em>The Maltese Association for the Study of Spirituality and Spiritual Companionship </em>and the <em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/cccmalta/">Malta Centre for Chinese Culture</a></em>, the Institute is hosting Buddhist Abbess Miao Duo who will be delivering a lecture entitled <em><strong>Philosophical Interpretation and Daily Life in the Way of Chinese Zen Buddhism</strong></em>. The aim of this event is to be an exercise in listening to the other in their difference, which is a key point in any inter-religious and inter-cultural dialogue. Finding common points and dialoguing is but a consequence only of one’s openness to learn about the differences of other cultures. </p> <p>Since graduating from the FoGuang Shan Tsung Lin Buddhist College in Kaohsiung, Venerable Miao Duo was assigned overseas to Zu Lai Temple in Brazil in 2005. She was appointed as Abbess of Zu Lai Temple and held the post for six years. In 2012, Ven. Miao Duo took on the role as Director of FoGuang Shan in Spain and has since been dedicated to the propagation of Humanistic Buddhism in Europe. Throughout the last 7 years, she has been devoted to promoting the four main principles of culture, education, philanthropy and Buddhist practice, which were initiated by Master Hsing Yun. She was also posted to Manchester as the Director of the FoGuang Shan branch there. Ven. Miao Duo’s current position is the Superintendent of FoGuang Shan France, which is the headquarters of FoGuang Shan Europe.</p> <p>Starting at 07:00 p.m., the programme will consist, first, of a lecture by the Venerable Abbess during which Chinese tea will be served. Then, space will be given for questions by a representative of the Association as well as by the general public. Lastly, Chinese and Maltese food will also be served. </p> <p>Registration for this event is free but obligatory via this <a href="https://fienta.com/zenbuddhism">link</a>. </p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><a href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/events_items/ecology-week/">Ecology Week</a></strong></h4> <p><em><a href="http://carmeliteinstitutemalta.blogspot.com/">Carmelite Institute Malta</a></em>, in collaboration with the <a href="https://www.um.edu.mt/theology">Faculty of Theology at the University of Malta</a>, is organising an Ecology Week between 13 and 17 December 2019. The <em>Institute</em> will be hosting Rev. Dr Eduardo Agosta Scarel O.Carm. who will be lecturing on several occasions on the theme of ecology and climate change in correlation to Christian theology. Rev. Dr Agosta Scarel is an Argentinian Carmelite friar who holds a doctorate in Climate Science and lectures at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina in Buenos Aires. </p> <p>First, since actions speak louder than words, a tree-planting initiative is being organised by <em>The Maltese Association for the Study of Spirituality and Spiritual Companionship</em>, in collaboration with <em><a href="https://www.facebook.com/GhaqdaSigarMaltin/">Għaqda Siġar Maltin</a></em>. This event will take place on <strong>Friday 13 December 2019</strong> at Mġarr ix-Xini valley, Gozo, at 11:00 a.m.</p> <p>Then, on <strong>14 December 2019</strong>, Rev. Dr Agosta Scarel will hold a Day Seminar entitled “One with Nature, One with God: A Christian Ecological Spirituality” that will take place at the premises of the Carmelite Institute in Mdina between 09:30 a.m. and 04:00 p.m. Throughout the day, he will offer elements for a spirituality of ecology based on categories of interpretation of the reality of the current ecological, socio-environmental crisis, offered by the encyclical <em>Laudato Si’</em> of Pope Francis. At the same time, the reflection will be complemented with an update of the theology of biblical creation in dialogue with the sciences and the proposal of a mystical-contemplative pathway, in a Carmelite key, as an ecological alternative of personal healing and sanitation of creation.</p> <p>Then, on <strong>17 December 2019</strong>, he will deliver a public lecture entitled “Climate Change: A Theological Perspective” that will take place at the Faculty of Theology Boardroom (THL317) between 03:30 and 04:30 p.m. On the one hand, he will make a diagnosis of the current state of the earth’s climate in the context of anthropogenic climate change. He will discuss what expectations there are for the future climate according to the climate projections obtained by well-recognized Global Climate Models, with particular emphasis on major projections of the future climate for Malta (Mediterranean area). On the other hand, he will offer a succinct re-reading of fundamental texts of Scripture searching for ecological clues that are offering us a theological understanding of the current global ecological crisis, and a hopeful believing look for the future.</p> <p>For further infiormation, contact us at <a href="mailto:istitut@karmelitani.org">istitut@karmelitani.org</a> or at <a href="mailto:theology@um.edu.mt">theology@um.edu.mt</a></p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><a href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/events_items/carmelite-formation/">Carmelite Formation</a></strong></h4> <p><em>Carmelite Institute Malta</em> is also organising two day-seminars on Carmelite Spirituality.</p> <p>First, on <strong>1 February 2020</strong>, Dr Edward Clemmer will be presenting a relatively unknown Carmelite text from the Flemish Medieval tradition entitled “The Spiritual Pilgrimage” by Jan van Pascha. The text recounts day-by-day meditations that a certain pilgrim has in hand during his pilgrimages both to Jerusalem and back to his home town. The original itinerary leaves from Louvain and arrives in Jerusalem. But interestingly the Medieval translations of this text depict the pilgrim leaving, for instance, from London in the English translation and from Paris in the French translation. This text is believed to be the very first form of what eventually became the fourteen Stations of the Cross. </p> <p>Second, on <strong>21 March 2020</strong>, Rev. Dr.us Martin de la Croix O.Carm. will be presenting Ven. John of St Samson’s mystical experience, a French Carmelite lay brother who has had profound influence on the mystical life of the Order. John of St Samson was born on 30 December 1571 and christened in Sens-de-Bretagne. In his childhood he was blinded by an incompetent physician after contracting chicken pox. Orphaned at a young age, he had a difficult childhood. But as a talented musician, he eventually moved to Paris where he came across the Carmelites in Place Maubert in 1603, and in 1606 he joined the Order in Dol-de-Bretagne. In 1612 he was transferred to Rennes where he became the spiritual soul of the Reform Movement of Touraine. Being a Master of Novices for many years until his death, his deep mystical life made him a seasoned teacher in the path of the spiritual life. His teachings, dictated to novices and disciples, have reached us in over 4000 manuscript folios. Lover of solitude, made fruitful by the encounter with God, he was aflame with ardent love for humanity especially the poor and the ailing to whom he ministered through his charism of healing. He passed away in odour of sanctity on 14 September 1636 at Rennes. His last words were: “With Christ, I am affixed to the cross.”</p> <p>Both seminars will take place at the premises of the Carmelite Institute in Mdina between 09:30 a.m. and 04:00 p.m.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><a href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/events_items/spirituality-and-politics/">Spirituality and Politics</a></strong></h4> <p>On <strong>2 May 2020</strong>, Dr Andrea M. Schneider will be delivering a half-day seminar on the correlation between Spirituality and Politics. This will take place at the premises of the Carmelite Institute in Mdina between 09:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.</p> <p>Dr Schneider is Head of Staff for Policy Planning in the Office of Germany’s Federal Chancellor, Angela Merkel. Her area of work is the development, implementation, and management of strategic innovation projects, e.g. the Chancellor’s ‘Dialogue on Germany’s future’, the Government’s Strategy ‘Wellbeing in Germany ‘, the Chancellor’s ‘International German Forum’, and Government Foresight utilization and skill-building. The project ‘Effective Government’ which started in 2015 promotes the use of empirical methods of social sciences as well as behavioral insights within the government to raise effectiveness. Before joining the Staff for Policy Planning in 2007 she has studied and taught economic policy and development economics at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg and the University of Leeds, UK, and worked as director of the Economic Policy Group at the Konrad-Adenauer-Foundation. She has a PhD in economics and has published on different topics.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><a href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/events_items/interpretation-workshops/">Interpretation Workshops</a></strong></h4> <p>Finally, Rev. Dr Glen Attard O.Carm. together with Prof. Michael Zammit are organising a set of workshops, three in total, whose aim is to learn and grow together in the art of interpretation and critical thinking. Mystical texts – not necessarily written ones but also visible and auditory ones – will be provided to those who attend and will be accompanied in interpreting the spiritual path that can be extrapolated from them. These workshops will take place at the premises of the Carmelite Institute in Mdina on <strong>18 April 2020, 23 May 2020, and 13 June 2020</strong>.</p> <hr class="wp-block-separator"/> <p><strong>Contacts</strong></p> <p>Further information about the events organised by <em>Carmelite Institute Malta</em> can be inquired: </p> <p>via email on <a href="mailto:istitut@karmelitani.org">istitut@karmelitani.org</a> <br>via landline on +356 2145 4524<br>via mobile on +356 7970 4697</p> <p><strong>Rev. Dr Glen Attard O.Carm.</strong><br>Executive Director</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/upcoming-seminars-2019-20/">Upcoming Seminars 2019-20</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> </item> <item> <title>Il-Milied ta’ Sidna</title> <link>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/il-milied-ta-sidna/</link> <comments>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/il-milied-ta-sidna/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carmelite Priory Mdina]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 11:22:54 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2018]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Carmelite]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Celebration]]></category> <category><![CDATA[events]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mdina]]></category> <category><![CDATA[milied]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.carmelitepriory.org/?p=4808</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p>Waslet il-festa tat-Twelid ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu. Kif ħejjejna ruħna fi żmien l-Avvent b’diversi attivitajiet fosthom l-irtir tal-Avvent, il-wirja pros ton theon kif ukoll bil-laqgħat tal-Lectio Divina u t-taħriġ fil-Meditazzjoni Nisranija nistednukom tkomplu tieħdu sehem fid-diversi attivitajiet marbuta maż-żmien tal-Milied. Kif ilkoll tafu fil-Karmnu tal-Imdina mhux biss ikollna spazju għal attivitajiet reliġjużi u liturġiċi iżda […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/il-milied-ta-sidna/">Il-Milied ta’ Sidna</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p> <br>Waslet il-festa tat-Twelid ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu. Kif ħejjejna ruħna fi żmien l-Avvent b’diversi attivitajiet fosthom l-irtir tal-Avvent, il-wirja <em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/events_items/nathanael-theuma/" target="_blank">pros ton theon</a></em> kif ukoll bil-laqgħat tal-<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/events_items/lectiodivina-2018-9/" target="_blank">Lectio Divina</a> u t-taħriġ fil-<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/events_items/meditation-classes/" target="_blank">Meditazzjoni Nisranija</a> nistednukom tkomplu tieħdu sehem fid-diversi attivitajiet marbuta maż-żmien tal-Milied. </p> <div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="alignright is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" src="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Baby-Jesus-762x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4810" width="351" height="471" srcset="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Baby-Jesus-762x1024.jpg 762w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Baby-Jesus-223x300.jpg 223w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Baby-Jesus-768x1032.jpg 768w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Baby-Jesus-300x403.jpg 300w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Baby-Jesus.jpg 1072w" sizes="(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px" /></figure></div> <p>Kif ilkoll tafu fil-Karmnu tal-Imdina mhux biss ikollna spazju għal attivitajiet reliġjużi u liturġiċi iżda wkoll attivitajiet karitattivi, ta’ formazzjoni u wkoll ta’ xeħta kulturali. Attivitajiet li kellna da l-aħħar fuq dawn il-livelli nsemmu l-ikla tal-erwieħ li permezz tagħha tajna l-għajnuna b’somma sabiħa lill-Missjonijiet Karmelitani fil-Bolivja; l-investitura tal-Kavallieri fil-knisja tagħna li permezz tagħha bagħatna għajnuna finanzjarja lill-komunità reliġjuża ta’ Ġesù l-Feddej fl-Iraq. Okkażjoni sabiħa wkoll fuq livell kulturali dan l-aħħar kienet it-tnedija tal-ktieb “Il-Vuċi Quddiem il-Misteru” mid-Dr Pauline Dimech. Min jixtieq kopja ta’ dan il-ktieb, li kif sejjaħlu il-Prof. Joe Friggieri huwa daħla għat-teoloġi tl-kbar ta’ żmienna, jikkuntattjana. Fejn tidħol il-formazzjoni, isiru l-laqgħat għall-istudji tal-mistiċi, it-taħriġ fil-meditazzjoni, il-<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="formazzjoni tat-Terz Ordni Karmelitan (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/events_items/terz-ordni-karmelitan-2018-9/" target="_blank">formazzjoni tat-Terz Ordni Karmelitan</a>, <a href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/events_items/oasi-2018-9/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="il-formazzjoni wkoll tal-koppji (opens in a new tab)">il-formazzjoni wkoll tal-koppji</a> madwar l-ispiritwalità Karmelitana sabiex imbagħad ikunu jistgħu joffru s-servizz tagħhom f’parroċċi li jitolbuhom xi katekeżi jew tagħlim għall-koppji. Bħalma lkoll tafu il-Karmnu tal-Imdina hija wkoll is-sede tal-Istitut Karmelitan. Fis-sena 2019 l-Istitut se jkollu bħala Direttur Eżekuttiv lil P. Glen Attard, Karmelitan.<a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="an. L-aħħar żewġ semi (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/events_items/kors-spiritwalita-2018-9/" target="_blank"> L-aħħar żewġ seminars</a> għas-sena 2018 jiltaqgħu nhar is-Sibt 22 ta’ Diċembru li jiġbru fihom grupp sabiħ ta’ persuni li qegħdin isegwi l-kors ta’ formazzjoni fl-Ispiritwalità. Infakkru li l-Bibljoteka u l-Arkivji storiċi huma miftuħa b’appuntament għal riċerka, qari u studju in-site. Huma bosta dawk li diġà jużufruwixxu minn dan is-servizz.</p> <p>Tajjeb ukoll nagħtu ftit informazzjoni dwar il-Kawża tal-Qaddej ta’ Alla P. Avertan Fenech li bħaliss atinsab fil-fażi Rumana. Bħal dejjem matul dawn l-aħħar 75 sena nibqgħu nirċievu rapporti ta’ grazzji maqlugħa u intenzjonijiet tat-talb. Ninfurmaw li aħna r-reliġjużi kuljum inżommu fit-talb komunitarju u personali tagħna l-intenzjonijet li nirċievu fil-ġurnata. Darba fix-xahar issir il-quddiesa fil-kappella tal-Kurċifiss fejn hemm midfun il-Qaddej ta’ Alla. Fl-Uffiċċju tal-Viċi-Postulatur, li s-Sede tiegħu tinsab fil-Kunvent, għaddej ix-xogħol fuq il-Positio sabiex tiġi stabbilità l-erojiċità tal-virtujiet mill-informazzjoni miġbura f’iktar minn 16,000 dokument miġbura fl-Inkjesta Djoċesana. Il-ħidma miexja b’ritmu tajjeb u hekk kif titlesta l-ħidma fuq il-Positio din tkun tista’ tintbagħat lill-Kongregazzjoni tal-Qaddisin għall-eżami bir-reqqa mit-teoloġi u l-istoriċi. Jekk l-eroiċità tal-virtujiet tiġi approvata ma ndumux ma naraw lill-Qaddej ta’ Alla P. Avertan Fenech dikjarat Venerabbli mill-Qdusija Tiegħu il-Papa. Għaldaqstant inħeġġukom inwieżnu din il-ħidma permezz tat-talb. Min jixtieq xi santi jew materjal ieħor dwar il-Qaddej ta’ Alla jikkuntattjana.</p> <p>Mehmuż ma’ din l-ittre qegħdin nibgħatu <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="l-programm tal-festi t (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Programm-Milied-2018.pdf" target="_blank">l-programm tal-festi </a>tal-Milied filwaqt li nixtequlkom Milied hieni u riżq u barka għas-sena 2019.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/il-milied-ta-sidna/">Il-Milied ta’ Sidna</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/il-milied-ta-sidna/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>OASI members to participate in the World Meeting of Families 2018</title> <link>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/world-meeting-of-families-2018/</link> <comments>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/world-meeting-of-families-2018/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carmelite Priory Mdina]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 06 Aug 2018 06:34:45 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2018]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Families]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Ireland]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Malta]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mdina]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Oasi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[spirituality]]></category> <category><![CDATA[World Meeting of Families]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.carmelitepriory.org/?p=4715</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p>The first World Meeting of Families (WMOF) took place in Rome in 1994 (October), with the theme: The Family: The heart of the civilization of love. St John Paul II wished to start an international event of prayer, catechesis and celebration that would draw participants from around the globe and that would help to strengthen […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/world-meeting-of-families-2018/">OASI members to participate in the World Meeting of Families 2018</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/World-Meeting-of-Families.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="size-full wp-image-4716 alignleft" src="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/World-Meeting-of-Families.jpg" alt="" width="308" height="308" srcset="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/World-Meeting-of-Families.jpg 308w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/World-Meeting-of-Families-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/World-Meeting-of-Families-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/World-Meeting-of-Families-100x100.jpg 100w" sizes="(max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px" /></a>The first <em>World Meeting of Families (WMOF)</em> took place in Rome in 1994 (October), with the theme: <em>The Family: The heart of the civilization of love</em>. St John Paul II wished to start an international event of prayer, catechesis and celebration that would draw participants from around the globe and that would help to strengthen the bonds between families and bear witness to the crucial importance of marriage and the family to all of society.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">This year (2018), WMOF is being hosted in Ireland. General information about the event and other may be viewed at <a href="https://www.worldmeeting2018.ie/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.worldmeeting2018.ie/en/</a>. This year OASI Group from the Priory will participate in the <em>World Meeting of Families</em>. <a href="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/activities/community/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">OASI Group</a> aims at being led by ‘families for families’, and thus is a communion of Christian families who, inspired by Carmelite espousal spirituality, desire to journey together in faith. OASI aims at nurturing and confirming in the faith the Christian family, and to always keep focused on Christ, ‘author and perfector of our faith’ (Heb 12, 2).</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Formation meetings include catechesis, prayer, the sharing of the faith and fraternal gathering to enable the growth of communion in family spirituality and Christian support for each couple. The meeting is held fortnightly at the Mdina Carmelite Priory. Should any couple be interested in journeying with other couples, <a href="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/contact/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">contact us for more information</a>.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/world-meeting-of-families-2018/">OASI members to participate in the World Meeting of Families 2018</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/world-meeting-of-families-2018/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>2018 Sena ta’ tifkiriet u radd ta’ ħajr</title> <link>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/2018-sena-ta-tifkiriet-u-radd-ta-hajr/</link> <comments>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/2018-sena-ta-tifkiriet-u-radd-ta-hajr/#comments</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carmelite Priory Mdina]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:45:17 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2018]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Carmelite]]></category> <category><![CDATA[July]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Malta]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mdina]]></category> <category><![CDATA[news]]></category> <category><![CDATA[priory]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.carmelitepriory.org/?p=4705</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p>Għeżież ħbieb, Lulju jġib miegħu is-sħana u għalina l-Karmelitani l-festa Patronali tal-Madonna tal-Karmnu fis-16 u ta’ San Elija Missierna fl-20. Din is-sena niċċelebrawhom b’sens ta’ radd il-ħajr f’għeluq is-600 sena tal-miġja tagħna f’Malta mal-ftuħ tat-testment ta’ Margerita ta’ Aragona li mietet fl-1418. Il-festa devota tal-Madonna tal-Karmnu fl-Imdina tiġi ċċelebrata bejn it-12 u t-22 ta’ Lulju. […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/2018-sena-ta-tifkiriet-u-radd-ta-hajr/">2018 Sena ta’ tifkiriet u radd ta’ ħajr</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Għeżież ħbieb,</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/activities/liturgy/patronalfeast/"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="alignright wp-image-4703" src="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MadonnaChild.jpg" alt="" width="269" height="354" srcset="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MadonnaChild.jpg 426w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MadonnaChild-228x300.jpg 228w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/MadonnaChild-300x395.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px" /></a>Lulju jġib miegħu is-sħana u għalina l-Karmelitani l-festa Patronali tal-Madonna tal-Karmnu fis-16 u ta’ San Elija Missierna fl-20. Din is-sena niċċelebrawhom b’sens ta’ radd il-ħajr f’għeluq is-600 sena tal-miġja tagħna f’Malta mal-ftuħ tat-testment ta’ Margerita ta’ Aragona li mietet fl-1418. Il-festa devota tal-Madonna tal-Karmnu fl-Imdina tiġi ċċelebrata bejn it-12 u t-22 ta’ Lulju. Ma’ din l-ittre ssibu l-<a href="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/activities/liturgy/patronalfeast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">programm</a> mehmuż.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Minn din is-sena erġajna bdejna norganizzaw irtiri Karmelitani fid-Dar tat-talb Lunzjata. Bejn it-18 u l-20 ta’ Mejju mexxejna l-irtir bit-tema <a href="https://dartattalblunzjata.wordpress.com/home/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Bilqegħda ma’ Ġesù</a> u kien suċċess kemm fin-numru kif ukoll fl-ispirtu li bih ingħax. Għandna f’moħħna nibqgħu norganizzaw irtiri Karmelitani fix-xhur li ġejjin. Iktar dettalji jintbagħtu lil dawk li talbuna li jixtiequ informazzjoni dwar l-irtiri u attivitajiet oħra li norganizzaw.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Din is-sena wkoll qegħdin infakkru għeluq il-75 sena mill-mewt tal-<a href="https://www.facebook.com/avertanfenech/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Qaddej ta’ Alla P. Avertan Fenech</a> li għex il-biċċa l-kbira ta’ ħajtu fil-kunvent tal-Imdina fejn għadha miżmuma t-tifkira għażiża tiegħu u l-irkejjen marbuta miegħu. Din is-sena qed infakkruh b’diversi inizjattivi. Diġà kellna l-pellegrinaġġ għall-imkejjen marbutin ma’ ħajtu, ippublikajna wkoll <a href="https://www.facebook.com/avertanfenech/photos/a.1133128266753334.1073741828.1132957753437052/1732543693478452/?type=3&theater" target="_blank" rel="noopener">midalja</a> kommemorattiva f’eżemplari limitat ta’ 100 u nhar l-10 ta’ Lulju se tinkixef irħama fil-Mosta mad-dar fejn twieled u trabba. Nirringrazzjaw lill-Kunsill Lokali tal-Mosta, lill-Parroċċa u wkoll lir-residenti li llum joqgħodu fid-dar tal-koperazzjoni u l-ħeġġa tagħhom għal din l-inizjattiva.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Avertan-Invite.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class="aligncenter wp-image-4706" src="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Avertan-Invite.jpg" alt="" width="558" height="284" srcset="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Avertan-Invite.jpg 1600w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Avertan-Invite-300x153.jpg 300w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Avertan-Invite-768x391.jpg 768w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Avertan-Invite-1024x521.jpg 1024w" sizes="(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Il-kunvent huwa wkoll is-sede tal-<a href="http://carmeliteinstitutemalta.blogspot.com/">Carmelite Institute Malta</a>, li din is-sena jiċċelebra wkoll l-10 snin mit-twaqqif tiegħu fl-2008. L-Istitut jikkollabora mal-<a href="http://www.maltapfi.org/">Pastoral Formation Institute</a> biex joffri korsijiet ta’ spiritwalità u wkoll mal-<a href="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/activities/formation/master/">Fakultà tat-Teoloġija</a> billi jikkontribwixxi għall-programm <a href="https://www.um.edu.mt/theology/prospective/maspirituality">MA fl-Ispiritwalità</a> u b’mod partikulari fl-Ispiritwalità Karmelitana. L-applikazzjonijiet għall-MA li se jiftaħ f’Ottubru għadhom miftuħa.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Nieħdu l-okkażjoni wkoll biex nifirħu lil P. Kurt Mizzi li f’dawn il-jiem iċċelebra l-Ewwel Quddiesa Solenni ta’ Radd il-Ħajr għad-don tal-Presbiterat. Bħala komunità niċċelebraw flimkien miegħu dan id-don nhar l-20 ta’ Lulju fil-quddiesa tas-6.30pm. Nifirħulu u nitolbu għalih.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Fl-aħħarnett aġġornajna l-<a href="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/contact/privacy-policy/">Privacy Policy</a> skont in-normi tal-GDPR. Din l-ittre qed tintbagħat lil min jinsab fuq il-mailing list tagħna u ma talabx li jitneħħa minn fuqha wara l-avviż li ntbagħat f’Mejju. Infakkrukom li, bħal dejjem fuq is-sit tagħna, hemm il-possibilità li wieħed jitneħħa mill-mailing list billi jagħfas il-buttuna unsubscribe.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Filwaqt li nsellu għalikom nirringrazzjawkom talli ssostnu l-ħajja l-attivitajiet tal-Karmnu fl-Imdina bis-sehem u t-talb tagħkom.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Tislijiet u barkiet<br /> Il-Komunità Karmelitana fl-Imdina</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/2018-sena-ta-tifkiriet-u-radd-ta-hajr/">2018 Sena ta’ tifkiriet u radd ta’ ħajr</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/2018-sena-ta-tifkiriet-u-radd-ta-hajr/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Marzu – Il-programm tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa</title> <link>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/programm-gimgha-mqaddsa/</link> <comments>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/programm-gimgha-mqaddsa/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[Carmelite Priory Mdina]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:44:27 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[2018]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Carmelite Priory]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Lent & Easter]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Malta]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mdina]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Randan]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Riflessjoni]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.carmelitepriory.org/?p=4667</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p>Wasalna għall-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa, li fiha niċċelebraw l-aħħar Ġimgħa ta’ Ġesù fostna bħala bniedem. Bi tħejjija għall-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa, bħalissa fil-kunvent għaddejja l-wirja ikonografika mtellgħa mis-Sur Vince Mangani, SDC. Il-Wirja li ġġib l-isem Il-Ktieb il-Kbir mogħnija hija wkoll b’siltiet mill-Ktieb il-Kbir ta’ San Ġorġ Preca, sabie xtgħin għall-meditazzjoni fuq il-Kurċifiss li hu l-Ktieb il-Kbir tagħna li fuqu […]</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/programm-gimgha-mqaddsa/">Marzu – Il-programm tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carmelite Priory Mdina</p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><a href="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pieta.jpg"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" class=" wp-image-4661 alignleft" src="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pieta.jpg" alt="" width="261" height="391" srcset="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pieta.jpg 499w, https://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Pieta-200x300.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px" /></a>Wasalna għall-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa, li fiha niċċelebraw l-aħħar Ġimgħa ta’ Ġesù fostna bħala bniedem. Bi tħejjija għall-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa, bħalissa fil-kunvent għaddejja l-wirja ikonografika mtellgħa mis-Sur Vince Mangani, SDC. Il-Wirja li ġġib l-isem <a href="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/events_items/ktieb_kbir/"><em>Il-Ktieb il-Kbir</em></a> mogħnija hija wkoll b’siltiet mill-Ktieb il-Kbir ta’ San Ġorġ Preca, sabie xtgħin għall-meditazzjoni fuq il-Kurċifiss li hu l-Ktieb il-Kbir tagħna li fuqu nimmudellaw ħajjitna. Nhar il-21 ta’ Marzu wkoll, l-Erbgħa ta’ qabel id-Duluri, ninawguraw il-kwadru tal-<a href="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/events_items/la-vergine-santissima-della-pieta/">Verġni Mqaddsa tal-Piet</a>à tas-seklu 18 li għadu kemm ġie restawrat mill-kumpanija ReCoop. Is-Sibt 24 ta’ Marzu niftħu l-<a href="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Programm-Ghid-2018-2.pdf">programm tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa</a> bl-Ewwel Għasar ta’ Ħadd il-Palm u l-Lectio Divina. Il-Programm ikompli biċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet liturġiċi tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa. Partikulari fil-Karmnu tal-Imdina ikollna dawn iċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet: Il-Via Crucis, il-Quddiesa u l-Adorazzjoni tas-Salib nhar l-Erbgħa tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa Nibdew fil-5.00pm. Fil-Ġimgħa l-Kbira wara ċ-ċelebrazzjoni tat-3.00pm niċċelebraw id-<a href="http://www.carmelitepriory.org/tnizzil-difna/">Depożizzjoni minn fuq is-Salib u d-Difna ta’ Ġesù Mejjet</a>. Il-knisja tibqa’ miftuħa għal min jixtieq jinġabar fis-skiet jitlob quddiem is-Salib vojt u l-ġisem mejjet ta’ Ġesù. Nhar Sibt il-Għid, f’12.00pm niċċelebraw il-Lamentazzjoni tal-Verġni Addolorata u t-tħejjija tal-Altar bil-fwejjaħ għall-Għid.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Fi żmien l-Għid niċċelebraw l-Erbgħat tal-Madonna tal-Karmnu li jibdew l-Erbgħa 4 ta’ April. Dakinhar niċċelebraw l-Ewwel Erbgħa tal-Madonna tal-Karmnu billi nieħdu sehem fil-Konsagrazjoni tal-Bażilika Santwarju tal-Madonna tal-Karmnu fil-Belt Valletta. Għal min jixtieq jissieħeb magħna se norganizzaw trasport mill-Imdina għall-Belt u lura. Min jixtieq jissieħeb magħna għandu jinkiteb sat-Tnejn 2 ta’ April.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Waqt li nixtequlkom Għid Qaddis fil-Mulej, inħeġġukom tissieħbu magħna fil-liturġija ta’ dawn il-jiem.</p> <p style="text-align: justify;">Il-Komunità Karmelitana fl-Imdina</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org/programm-gimgha-mqaddsa/">Marzu – Il-programm tal-Ġimgħa Mqaddsa</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.carmelitepriory.org">Carmelite Priory</a>.</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.carmelitepriory.org/programm-gimgha-mqaddsa/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>