Tue 19/05/2015
[su_quote cite=”Henri Nouwen”]Jesus didn’t say, ‘Blessed are those who care for the poor.’ He said, ‘Blessed are we when we are poor, when we are broken.’ It is there that God loves us deeply and pulls us into deeper communion with himself[/su_quote] A lavish spread of food with beverages was prepared by the […]
Fri 01/05/2015
1st – 5th May Every month of May, nearly 4,000 Knights and Dames from all over the world travel to Lourdes to learn firsthand what belonging to the Order of Malta really means – devotion, service, and camaraderie. Dressed in distinctive uniforms and ministering to the sick and persons with special needs (referred to as […]
Thu 23/04/2015
With the Lourdes Pilgrimage taking place in a few days, Patients, helpers and pilgrims gathered at St Ursula’s Monastery in Valletta for a special Mass in preparation for Lourdes. Before Holy Mass, Personnel met the Pilgrimage Director Marchesino de Petri Testaferrata who in brief pointed out the overall responsibilities. He also spoke about the […]
Fri 17/04/2015
H.M.E.H. The Prince and Grand Master also made it a point to meet Members of the Maltese Association of the Order of Malta, and Volunteers, at St John’s Cavalier. This magnificent construction was built shortly after the Great Siege of 1565, and currently serves as the Order’s Embassy to Malta. During the reception, H.M.E.H. […]
Thu 16/04/2015
One of the highlights of the State visit paid to Malta by H.M.E.H Fra Matthew Festing, Prince and Grand Master of the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta was the Solemn Celebration of the Holy Eucharist at St John’s Co-Cathedral on Thursday 16th April. The Pontifical […]
Sat 11/04/2015
About two hundred malades and helpers attended the pre-Lourdes familiarization fund-raising lunch at the Radisson Blu Hotel St Julians. For some weeks, preparations have been on-going at Casa Lanfreducci, with the Pilgrimage just two weeks away. It was time to gather together pilgrims, malades and helpers to meet up for the first time when […]
Wed 08/04/2015
[su_quote cite=”Eleanor Roosevelt”]When you cease to make a contribution you begin to die[/su_quote] This month’s tea party brought together a group of lovely patients who have become part of the big happy Maltese Association family. The chosen venue for April was the attractive Corinthia Marina Hotel, where an array of tasty […]
Tue 24/03/2015
(1st – 5th May 2015) Every first weekend of May, nearly 4,000 Knights and Dames from all over the world travel to Lourdes to learn firsthand what belonging to the Order of Malta really means – devotion, service, and camaraderie. Dressed in distinctive uniforms and ministering to the Sick and Persons with Special Needs […]
Fri 13/03/2015
The annual Lenten Retreat of the Order of Malta was held from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th March at Manresa House in Victoria, Gozo. The Lenten talks were led by Rev. Fr Mario Mule Stagno SDB. The general theme of the retreat was “The Challenge of Lent”. Over thirty-three members and volunteers of the […]
Tue 10/03/2015
[su_quote cite=”Mother Teresa”]Do not think that love, in order to be genuine, has to be extraordinary. What we need is to love without getting tired[/su_quote] We are very grateful to confrère Mr Justin Zammit Tabona and his competent staff at The Xara Lodge, who very kindly entertained our patients to a lovely tea […]
Tue 24/02/2015
[su_quote cite=”John Holmes”]There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up[/su_quote] This month our Lourdes patients braved the rainy and cold weather to meet up with each other at the exclusive Corinthia San Gorg Hotel in St Julians. Our malades were treated to a lovely […]
Wed 18/02/2015
St Lawrence Collegiate Church – Birgu Every year, the Archpriest and Collegiate Chapter of the church of St Lawrence in Birgu, very kindly invite the Association to take part in the Ash Wednesday church function. Members of the Order gathered at Santa Scolastica Monastery at 5.45 p.m. for the translation of the revered Reliquary […]
Fri 06/02/2015
Maltese Association Chaplain Rev. Fr Savio Vella officiated the First Friday Holy Mass for the month of February at Our Lady of Victory Church in Valletta. He was assisted by the Rev. Mgr Victor Zammit McKeon. After Mass light refreshments were served at Casa Lanfreducci.
Sat 31/01/2015
IN THE ORATORY of St John’s co-Cathedral Eve of the Feast of Candelmas An Investiture and Decoration ceremony was held during Holy Mass celebrated by Maltese Association Principal Chaplain, the Very Rev. Mgr Lawrence Gatt, Grand Cross Conventual Chaplain ad Honorem in the Oratory of St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta. The ceremony was presided over […]
Wed 14/01/2015
[su_quote cite=”Lao Tzu”]To love someone deeply gives you strength. Being loved by someone deeply gives you courage[/su_quote] Our grateful thanks and appreciation this month go to our confrère Mr Justin Zammit Tabona and his dedicated staff at The Xara Lodge. This picturesque country place is nestled in the Rabat countryside. […]
'Casa Lanfreducci’ - 2, Pjazza Jean de Valette, Valletta VLT 1104, Malta
