Waħda mid-devozzjonijiet marjani mxerrda sew f’pajjiżna hija dik lejn il-Madonna tal-Karmnu fil-Jum tal-Erbgħa, magħrufa bħala d-devozzjoni tal-Erbgħat tal-Karmnu. Magħha wkoll marbuta t-tradizzjoni ta’ missirijietna u ommijietna tas-sawm u l-astinenza tal-Karmnu flimkien mal-ilbies iswed jew skur u s-sehem fil-prietki jew katekeżi tal-Udjenzi fis-sebgħa ġimgħat tal-Għid li jfakkru ġeneralment il-ferħat ta’ Marija. Din id-devozzjoni tal-Erbgħat tal-Karmnu bdiet […]

Tnedija tal-ewwel ġabra ta’ poeżiji ta’ P. Charlò Camilleri, O.Carm. miktuba fuq medda ta’ 20 sena. “il-poeżija hi esperjenza ta’ tindif, ta’ katarsi”. Camilleri jistqarr li “il-poeżija toħroġ bi tbatija kbira” u jqabbilha ma’ “esperjenza maġika-reliġjuża” jew “att ta’ verità”. Patri Charlò jifhem il-ħtieġa tar-riġenerazzjoni: “il-vrus iridu jmutu” biex jinkixfu tattwaġġi saċerdotali. Il-poeta jħossu mnebbaħ minn kliem ta’ seħer li hu wkoll […]

Fl-okkażjoni tal-festa tal-Madonna tal-Karmnu fl-Imdina, se jkollna fostna l-Labtu li kien jilbes il-Papa San Ġwanni Pawlu II. Fil-poster mehmuż issibu l-ħinjiiet tal-espożizzjoni. Ħaġa sabiħa li fix-xahar dedikat lill-Madonna tal-Karmnu inħeġġu gruppi u persuni jżuru din ir-relikwija fi spirtu ta’ talb bejn it-22 u l-24. Dan il-Labtu msejjaħ “il-Labtu Pellegrin” ingħata lill-Ordni Karmelitan mill-Kardinal Dziwisc u […]

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 […]

This seminar, which will span over two weekends, is open to the general public. Lectures will be delivered in English by Prof. Michael Zammit. The second weekend will follow from the first. As a Christian institution, the Carmelite Priory Mdina wishes to expose those who attend to the beauty of other non-Christian spiritualities and, thereby, […]

Known as the poet of peace, Lebanese writer and artist Kahlil Gibran left us a remarkable collection of literary works imbued with much political and spiritual intensity. His style has influenced modern Arabic literature, and his English compositions have remained inspirational to this day. His much loved pieces in English include The Prophet and The […]

Waħda mid-devozzjonijiet marjani mxerrda sew f’pajjiżna hija dik lejn il-Madonna tal-Karmnu fil-Jum tal-Erbgħa, magħrufa bħala d-devozzjoni tal-Erbgħat tal-Karmnu. Magħha wkoll marbuta t-tradizzjoni ta’ missirijietna u ommijietna tas-sawm u l-astinenza tal-Karmnu flimkien mal-ilbies iswed jew skur u s-sehem fil-prietki jew katekeżi tal-Udjenzi fis-sebgħa ġimgħat tal-Għid li jfakkru ġeneralment il-ferħat ta’ Marija. Din id-devozzjoni tal-Erbgħat tal-Karmnu bdiet […]

Fil-Mitoloġija Griega πένθος (penthos) huwa l-ispirtu tan-niket, tal-krib u tal-luttu. Fir-Rabta l-Ġdida nsibu din il-kelma Griega talanqas ħames darbiet fosthom fl-ittra ta’ Ġakbu 4:9 fejn iħeġġeġ biex il-ferħ nibdluh f’niket u luttu ħalli nduru lejn il-Mulej. Mela l-ispirtu tal-penthos iġib miegħu l-indiema u l-koverżjoni lejn Alla. Matul iż-żminijiet it-tradizzjoni nisranija, l-aktar dik tal-Lvant, żviluppat spiritwalità […]

“I live in Bournemouth on the south coast of the UK. I started my musical career as a chorister in Manchester Cathedral Choir and student at Chetham’s School of Music. I have been conducting choirs since I was 16 and have worked with choirs in London, Manchester, Ripon, Bristol, Reading and Dorset. In 2003 I formed […]

A study circle inspired by a Dutch Carmelite Friar, Catholic Priest and Professor of Philosophy. The Titus Brandsma Circle seeks to bring together readers of Christian spiritual texts; to uphold, motivate, and heighten awareness in contemporary society of Spiritual Wisdom. Inspired by the Carmelite fascination of the mystical empty space, the Titus Brandsma Circle aims […]