The image of the tree has come to symbolise life across many cultures. It draws attention to the need for our connection to the earth in order to be able to grow outwards and upwards towards people and elements in our environment. Our holistic well being depends on our being rooted to earth and […]
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With the scorching Summer already knocking at the door, the male choir Cappella Sanctae Catharinae steps up to greet it with a light and fresh offering ‘Amore Sacro, Amore Profano’, a concert of sacred and secular music from the 16th and 17th centuries. The repertoire chosen for this concert will pit the religious sobriety of […]
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This feast was instituted by the Carmelites between 1376 and 1386 under the title “Commemoratio B. Marif Virg. duplex” to celebrate the victory of their order over its enemies on obtaining the approbation of its name and constitution from Honorius III on 30 Jan., 1226 (see Colvenerius, “Kal. Mar.”, 30 Jan. “Summa Aurea”, III, 737). […]
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The University of Malta’s Evenings on Campus together with the Carmelite Priory, Mdina, have offered their support to the Clare College Choir Cambridge to sing at the Carmelite Church, Villegaignon Street, Mdina. The public is invited to the concert on Thursday 10 July 2014, 1930hrs. The programme includes work by Bach, Duruflé, Parsons, Palestrina and […]
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In the ‘recent’ past years, a number of changes occurred in society’s understanding of the social and anthropological spheres in relation to sexuality, sexual orientation and gender. Some members of society suggest that the so called sexual/gender revolution is coming to an end. Others feel that the aforesaid revolution is still unfolding. In an attempt […]
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In a world imbued by social media, immediate information, and globalisation, the Church is called to witness her message. This means studying the communication phenomenon and learn how to operate it effectively in order to achieve the desired results. At the same time, Spirituality is essentially defined as an intimate relationship with God. This relationship […]
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Nistednuk tinghaqad maghna ghal laqgha ta’ talb darba fix-xahar, flimkien mat-Terzjarji Karmelitani, ghal aktar vokazzjonijiet fi hdan l-Ordni Karmelitani “The idea for this group has matured over the past years, as a response to the spiritual benefits we received from the Carmelite Priory in Imdina. We have always felt that the good work being carried out […]
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Lectio Divina with the Carmelite Community of Mdina “Lectio divina is an authentic source of Christian spirituality recommended by our Rule. We therefore practice it every day, so that we may develop a deep and genuine love for it, and so that we may grow in the surpassing knowledge of Christ. In this way we […]
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This concert is part of a wider campaign to raise funds for the restoration of the priceless Baroque organ currently housed in the church. This campaign has already seen several local artists contribute to this cause, but a lot more is needed to help this project. Programme Manfredini Sinfonia Pastorale OP2 No12 Torelli Christmas Concerto […]
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“To see a world in a grain of sand, And a heaven in a wild flower,, Hold infinity in the palm of your hand, And eternity in an hour.“ (William Blake) A short extract from one of my favourite poems, Auguries of Innocence, is made up of a series of paradoxes, where all that is […]
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