Christmas Mass in San Francesco Catholic Church in Tripoli this year was introduced by the Maltese tradition of il-priedka tat-tifel, delivered by the eight year old Ervin Florian Farrugia, son of George and Marisa Farrugia, Maltese Consul General in Tripoli. This was a first in San Francesco Catholic Church, which ministers to Catholic foreign workers in Libya, coming from different countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East. (more…)

The Franciscan Friars wish you all, Blessings and joy at Christmas and the New Year 2013.

Fil-21 ta’Diċembru fil-Berġa ta’ Kastilja ngħataw il-premijiet fl-okkażjoni tal-Premju Nazzjonali tal-Ktieb. Fost l-oħrajn il-ktieb ta’ P. Gorg Aqulina (R.I.P.) - Il-Frangiskani Maltin (1482c-1965c) rebaħ is-sezzjoni tar-’Riċerka Ġenerali bil-Malti jew b’ lingwa oħra’. Ha l-premju, minn idejn il-Prim Ministru ta’ Malta, Dr. Lawrence Gonzi, f’ isem il-provincja, P. Walter Vassallo.

IGNATIUS to the Ephesians (For the History note cfr. The Year of Faith with the Church Fathers {2} ). CHAPTER 14 ........14:2  No man professing faith has to sin, and no man possessing love has to hate. The tree is recognised by its fruit; so they that profess to be Christ's faithful shall be seen through their actions. For the Work is not a thing of profession now, but is seen then, when one is found in the power of faith till the end. (more…)

The Minister Provincial, Fr. Sandro Overend OFM has visited the Friars, FR. Charles Grech, Fr. Stephen Magro and Fr. Victor Camilleri, in London. The Pastoral work being done with the Maltese patients who go to London foir health reasons is very much appreciated by the Maltese society. They visit the patients and accompany them with their spiritual needs all year round. (more…)