The Cholera Morbus epidemic of 1837
Tuesday, 13 April 2021, 09:57
Last update: about 5 years ago
Anthony Zarb Dimech
This two-part feature in the form of a study-paper examines the various measures taken by the authorities of the day to control the spread of disease, how it spread and the day-to-day...
Are you being too critical?
Tuesday, 13 April 2021, 09:56
Last update: about 5 years ago
Recently, as I scrolled through Facebook, I came across a post in which a young Maltese singer was introducing his first single, which I gathered he wrote and produced himself. Although the majority...
The educational philosophy of Don Bosco
Sunday, 11 April 2021, 09:00
Last update: about 5 years ago
John A. Morison in the introduction of his book Educational Philosophy of Saint John Bosco published in Australia in 1979 defines Don Bosco as a refined educator by nature: "He was a man of unusual...
Marie Benoit's Diary: The Pandemic that rendered us all Screenagers
Sunday, 11 April 2021, 09:00
Last update: about 5 years ago
Marie Benoît
"Reading several of the Diaries appearing on this page made me reflect, now that it is my turn, how much easier it is to write about positive and happy events rather than gloomy ones. Since March of...
Musings and prayers
Wednesday, 7 April 2021, 09:18
Last update: about 5 years ago
Noel Grima
Fr Ray Francalanza is an Augustinian priest who has held various offices in his Order in Malta and who has generated a following of mainly young people inspired by his unconventional approach to...
The Upper Room’s most precious gifts
Thursday, 1 April 2021, 13:02
Last update: about 5 years ago
One of the most significant and moving moments of a pilgrimage to the Holy Land is a visit to the Cenacle, or Upper Room, on Mount Sion in Jerusalem, where Christ instituted the most precious gifts of...
Damascus
Tuesday, 30 March 2021, 09:36
Last update: about 5 years ago
Noel Grima
Nothing could be further from the St Paul of the altars dripping silver, the red damask, the milling canons and monsignors of our 10th February celebration than this very raw book. We have grown...