In Search of Anthony Burgess: Gozo — There is no God but Allah
Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Victoria, Gozo.
'...these Maltese Christians said, just like Moslems, that there was no God but Allah. In churches.' ('Earthly Powers')
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Assumption of Mary - Gozitans merry !
15 of August is fest of Assumption of Mary. In my home country religious celebrations are doom and gloom. Very serious parishioners pray, chanting forlorn hymns and kneeing all the time. In Gozo's capital Victoria celebrations are just the opposite. Locals merry, laugh, play loud brass music and are happy on every occasion. There is plenty of food and drink – simple saying – life to the gunwales !!! {if we are on island and merry then maritim vocabulary }
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary 2009
Video I took on my camera following the ceremony near the Spanish Steps, Rome 2009.
DEFEND THE CHURCH GOD'S PLAN !! BLESSED MARY APPARITIONS MALTA 24B
13 The whole of the floor is paved with stones and slopes down to the appointed places, that water may be conveyed to wash away the blood from the sacrifices, for many thousand beasts are sacrificed there on the feast days.
14 And there is an inexhaustible supply of water, because an abundant natural spring gushes up from within the temple area.
15 There are moreover wonderful and indescribable cisterns underground, as they pointed out to me, at a distance of five furlongs all round the site of the temple, and each of them has countless pipes so that the different streams converge together.
16 And all these were fastened with lead at the bottom and at the sidewalls, and over them a great quantity of plaster had been spread, and every part of the work had been most carefully carried out.
17 There are many openings for water at the base of the altar which are invisible to all except to those who are engaged in the ministration, so that all the blood of the sacrifices which is collected in great quantities is washed away in the twinkling of an eye.
18 Such is my opinion with regard to the character of the reservoirs and I will now show you how it was confirmed.
19 They led me more than four furlongs outside the city and bade me peer down towards a certain spot and listen to the noise that was made by the meeting of the waters, so that the great size of the reservoirs became manifest to me, as has already been pointed out.
20 The ministration of the priests is in every way unsurpassed both for its physical endurance and for its orderly and silent service.
21 For they all work spontaneously, though it entails much painful exertion, and each one has a special task allotted to him.
22 The service is carried on without interruption--some provide the wood, others the oil, others the fine wheat flour, others the spices; others again bring the pieces of flesh for the burnt offering, exhibiting a wonderful, degree of strength.
23 For they take up with both hands the limbs of a calf, each of them weighing more than two talents, and throw them with each hand in a wonderful way on to the high place of the altar and never miss placing them on the proper spot.
24 In the same way the pieces of the sheep and also of the goats are wonderful both for their weight and their fatness.
25 For those, whose business it is, always select the beasts which are without blemish and specially fat, and thus the sacrifice which I have described, is carried out.
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of BVM 2014
Homily for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Year B.
Given at The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Lafayette, Indiana on 8-Dec-2014 @ 12:10 pm Mass.
Readings can be found here:
The Resurrection of Christ Procession 24/04/11 at Victoria Cathedral Cittadella Gozo
Omelija tal-Isqof Mario Grech fil-Festa ta' Santa Marija 2017
Homily by H.L. Mgr Mario Grech, Bishop of Gozo, on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, on Tuesday 15 August 2017, at the Gozo Cathedral, Victoria, Gozo.
© Radju Katidral Online TV/Diocese of Gozo, August 2017
A short movie clip on Holy Thursday, 2009 in the Cathedral of Mdina Malta
Immaculate Conception of St. Mary part 1
This is a video I made on the Immaculate conception of Mary. The doctrine of the immaculate conception is that Mary, from the moment of her conception, by the Grace of God was preserved from the stain of Original Sin. Mary need to be saved by God because the Eternal Word was to dwell in her womb. Since God and sin cannot mix or intermingle, Mary had to be sinless for Jesus to inherit a sinless nature.
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception
The Basilica of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, Washington DC
Feastday of the Immaculate Conception '09.wmv
Feastday of Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Our Lady Queen of Peace Parish
Queens Row, Bacoor, Cavite
Philippines 4102
8 December 2009
Katidral ta Għawdex - Kathedrale Mariä Himmelfahrt - Victoria - Gozo - Malta
Malta - Urlaub
April 2018 - Tag 08 - Film 130
Katidral ta Għawdex - Kathedrale Mariä Himmelfahrt - Victoria - Gozo - Malta
Feast of the Immaculate Conception : LIVE promo
Feast of the Immaculate Conception 2010
On December 8, the universal Catholic Church celebrated the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. The Feast Day is uniquely Catholic. Bishop Burbidge spoke to the students at Cardinal Gibbons High School about Diocesan seminarian Philip Johnson, who has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor. We have prayed for Philip through the intercession of Mary asking Our Lord Jesus to bless Him with amazing graces, and Philip asked me to thank each one of you, Bishop Burbidge said, adding that while Philip has not received a physical cure at this point, God has already responded to our prayers. The Bishop said Philip has grown stronger in his faith, reflecting serenity, courage and perseverance, while inspiring and helping others who are struggling. He has never lost hope, the Bishop said, and renews his 'yes' to the Lord each day, ready to accept whatever God asks of him. In God's will, we always find our peace!
Blessing of St. Paul's Church, Musaffah
Blessing Mass of St. Paul's Church, Musaffah on Friday 12 June 2015 at 10 AM UAE time (GMT +4)
Pietro Cardinal Parolin, the Secretary of State of His Holiness Pope Francis is the principal celebrant.
immaculate conception 6
the procession
Cittadella - Victoria - Gozo - Malta
Malta - Urlaub
April 2018 - Tag 08 - Film 129
Cittadella - Victoria - Gozo - Malta
Immaculate Conception fiesta 1
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception - Perspectives Daily
Today on Perspectives, Pope Francis celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception in Rome, the Holy See speaks out against nuclear weapons, Pope sends a special message to Iraqis and the CCCB releases a new document.