On Saturday 17th November 2012, the friars of the Province from all the fraternities met at the Franciscan OFM Chapel in the Addolorata cemetry and concelebrated mass in remembrance of the friars that went to meet the Risen Lord. The mass was presided by the Minister provincial. (more…)

First Apology of Justin - Chapter XXXIII.-Manner of Christ's Birth Predicted. …….And hear again how Isaiah in express words foretold that He should be born of a virgin; for he spoke thus: "Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bring forth a son, and they shall say for His name, `God with us.'" For things which were incredible and seemed impossible with men, these God predicted by the Spirit of prophecy as about to come to pass, in order that, when they came to pass, there might be no unbelief, but faith, because of their prediction. ……. (more…)

The November 2012 issue of “OFM-LINK” is again online. It contains various news items and articles regarding our province and the Franciscan Order. For more info click OFM-LINK on the above bar to download or click here.

St. Irenaeus of Lyons : Demonstration of the apostolic teaching 47. So then the Father is Lord and the Son is Lord, and the Father is God and the Son is God; for that which is begotten of God is God. And so in the substance and power of His being there is shown forth one God; but there is also according to the economy of our redemption both Son and Father. Because to created things the Father of all is invisible and unapproachable, therefore those who are to draw near to God must have their access to the Father through the Son. (more…)

Fr. CAMILLUS (JOSEPH MARY) AQUILINA O.F.M., a member of our Sliema fraternity, has passed away this morning 5th November 2012, at Villa Messina, Rabat. He was 93 years old.  Tomorrow the funeral cortege will leave our Sliema friary at 9.20 am, followed by a concelebrated Mass at 9.30 am at  Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish Church. The interment will be held at the Addolorata cemetry. The Lord grant him eternal peace. R. I.P.