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English Newsletter 171.pub
Weekly Newsletter– Issue 171 March 10th– 16th, 2012 Coordinated and Supervised by: Marie-Therese Kreidy Script and Layout:Rita Karam Translation: Eliane Aoun Télé Lumière — Dora Square Beirut - Lebanon March 12th: Feast of St Gregory the Great phone:+961-1-255500 Fax: +961-1-255001 P.O Box: 80-900 Lebanon Web site: www.telelumiere.com e-mail: [email protected] [email protected] Rai in Jordan Patriarch Bechara Boutros Rai arrived Thursday night at Jordan, in the 4- day formal and pastoral visit, under the theme of communion and love. He met King Abdallah II, in addition to officials and members of the Maronite community. The patriarch visited first St Charbel Church and center in Amman, and was welcomed with the popular Jordanian Dabké. Then, Rai asked God, during the prayer for peace in the Middle East, to inspire the officials to proceed to dialogue and agreement, praising the wisdom of King Abdallah II who knew how to advance with new and firm steps. The Pope Chooses Rai a Member of the Middle East Council of Churches Pope Benedict chose the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and all East Patriarch Bechara Boutros Rai to be with the Archbishop of Milan Cardinal Angelo Scola, the Prefect of the Congregation for Bishop Cardinal Marc Ouellet, Paris Archbishop André Vingt- Trois, and the Archbishop of Munich and Freising in Germany Reinhard Marx, the five members of the Middle East Council of Churches. The Woman, Teacher and Alphabet, the Pride of Generations From Jbeil, the character began and wrote the history of the world, boosted its culture, and became what it is today, so the alphabet is our pride and helps us to succeed in the field of innovations and generous achievements. March 8 is the Day of Alphabet to which the teacher has been always loyal to transmit it to generations through his sublime educational mission that is the base of success in society, so he deserves reverence and honor not only in March 9 but everyday and forever. As for woman, according to Pope John-Paul II, when everybody is in distress she remains strong, gives without measure. So we send her the best greetings on the International Women’s Day for she is the mother, the sister, the wife brilliant in all fields, strong in all circumstances, the gift of God, she’s always ready with her sweet presence to heal the wounds of humanity and seek its salvation. 30 years of Giving at St Thomas Chaldean Diocese, USA The Chaldean Church celebrated the 30th memory of the Episcopal ordination of Bishop Ibrahim Ibrahim, the shepherd of St Thomas Chaldean diocese- Detroit, and the foundation of this diocese that is the first of Chaldeans in USA, in the attendance of religious and popular figures. During the ceremony, Bishop Ibrahim delivered a speech thanking God, the priests, nuns in the parish and the parishioners, added that “the human person and whatever was his position should be characterized by humbleness, self-denial at the service of people” and finally confirming “that he’ll always consider his love for the Church and the diocese in the 1st place.” Highlighted Programs Saturday March 10th The Teacher Said Akl Prayer Gathering with Maria She had daily apparitions of the Virgin in Medjugorje, she carried the Queen of Peace’s message since more than 30 years and still transmits it to the whole world. Join Maria Pavlovic, one of the six visionaries in Medjugorje to a special prayer encounter held at Forum de Beirut by the Association “Friends of Mary, Queen of Peace”, so we witness together the glory of Heaven through Mary, the Mother of God. He is the highborn poet of love, beauty and knowledge, a hundred year cedar reflecting with his great achievements Lebanon’s glory. Special episode of gratitude to the great symbol of Lebanon in this century Said Akl with Layale Nehmé and her guests the minister of culture Gaby Leyoun, the poet George Chakkour, the writer Emilie Nasrallah, the president of the Poets Syndicate Antoine Raad, and the NDU vice-president of the cultural affairs and public relations Suhail Matar. 21.00 - 19.00 GMT - 14.00 EST 18.00 - 16.00 GMT - 11.00 EST LIVE Sunday March 11th Mass from Brazil My Soul Glorifies the Lord and my Spirit Rejoices in God my Savior Let’s abandon ourselves to God, glorify and sing to the King of Heaven and earth in a concert with Joumana Mdawar at St Teresa of the Child Jesus Monastery- Sheile. Rafka, the apostle of suffering, hope is the holy yeast in the Maronite Church. Let’s celebrate her feast with the Maronite community in Brazil in a mass presided by Bishop Edgard Madi at Our Lady of Lebanon Church- Sao Paolo. 11.00 - 9.00 GMT - 4.00 EST 15.30 - 13.30 GMT - 7.30 EST Prayer Gathering with Maria With Mary… From Medjugorje the oasis of peace to Lebanon claiming peace, receive the blessing of the Virgin Mary in the 2nd prayer encounter at Forum de Beirut with Maria Pavlovic, the witness to the graces of the Mother of the Universe. Make a pilgrimage with Guitta Maroun to Medjugorje, the oasis of peace in this trip purifying the souls with the intercession of Mary the Queen of Peace. From Medjugorje 18.00 - 16.00 GMT - 11.00 EST LIVE 22.00 - 20.00 GMT - 15.00 EST Monday March 12th The Life of the Word The Light of the Family Meditate with Fr. Basilios, at Jesus the King Cathedral of the Catholic Copts- al Mina, Egypt, upon the issue of “Truth” seeking to distinguish it together from falsehood in this new episode entitled “Discover the Truth”. Listening in couples: How is it important to strengthen their relation? Learn more with Ziad Rahal and his guest the painter and poet George Matar who highlights his new book and his exhibition of religious paintings. 19.00 - 17.00 GMT 12.00 EST 18.00 - 16.00 GMT- 11.00 EST LIVE Challenges What is the group of Boko Haram, is it a new “Qaeda” in the African continent? What is its plan and why is it persecuting Christians? What are the challenges of the Church in Nigeria? New topic: “The Christians of Nigeria between Decency and Wrongdoing, in addition to the Fate of Christianity” with Bishop Boulos Mounjid al-Hashem and Fr. Nabih Teres, the guests of Charbel Zwein. The Essence of Holiness She led the life of asceticism and prayer as if she mastered theology since her early age. Ask the intercession of St Catherine of Siena after 550 years with Fr. Antoine Duwaihy and Elie Issa highlighting her pioneer life. 20.30 - 18.30 GMT - 13.30 EST LIVE Tuesday March 13th 19.00 - 17.00 GMT - 12.00 EST The Light with Us Meditate, in this morning program with Sanaa Riachi, upon the fourth week of the Lent Season with Fr. Boutros Dwaihy and Sister Maxim Ajoub, pay honor to the late artist Zaki Nassif on his death memory with Dalal and Nahia Nassif and get information about the group formation among the students at schools with the Specialist in the Educational Psychology Mary Njeim Korkomaz 10.00 - 8.00 GMT - 3.00 EST LIVE The Word Reflection on the Song of Songs and interpretation of the divine and human according to this Book with Fr. Boulos Feghali and Marie-Therese Basha Hnein. Before Your Pure Image, We Kneel Watch the Byzantine contemplative evening of songs honoring the Mother of God with the Orthodox Choir of Mount of Lebanon. 21.30 - 19.30 GMT- 14.30 EST LIVE Wednesday March 14th 23.00 - 21.00 GMT - 16.00 EST Concert with Qadisha Choir Jesus My Life Special evening in Ehden with Qadisha Choir led by Fr. Youssef Tannous, presenting wonderful popular and national songs with the participation of the Artist Ghassan Chedrawi. How does prayer help to accept the Lord with purity, humbleness and piety, and to prepare for the 1st Communion? Know more about Prayer with Mia Mourani. 17.00 - 15.00 GMT - 10.00 EST Thursday March 15th Salutes He is the only Teacher, the joy and security. That’s how the University Professor Randa Abi Aad describes JesusChrist in a special episode with Fr. Youssef Mwanes. More than Words What is affiliation? What is the importance of affiliation to Jesus and His Church? What are the ways to achieve this? Further information with Ayman Ka17.30 frouni. - 15.30 GMT 10.30 EST 19.00 - 17.00 GMT 12.00 EST God Is Love! We make decisions but we can’t carry them out. Jesus knows our weakness and our will that sees the goodness but makes evil deeds. But the Lord is loyal and loves as much as he is loyal. So, when Peter denied the Lord, Jesus gave him a tender look after His Resurrection and asked him: Do you love me? Jesus didn’t consider the “ego” of Peter but the love in his heart. God is loyal, won’t leave you and he is always ready to renew the covenant and have back His children. New episode: “He looked at him and loved him” with Fr. Marwan Khoury and Therese el-Hajj. 20.30 - 18.30 GMT-13.30 EST LIVE Lebanon Museum of the East A documentary with Leila Basbous Souaiby shows St Joseph Monastery- Jrabta that still receives St Rafka’s blessing through this museum exhibiting her personal objects and revealing Rafka’s glorious history within this convent. 22.15 - 20.15 GMT 15.15 EST Friday March 16th Lent Prayer The Light with Us Sister Laudy Hobeika welcomes Fr. Michel Sakr to contemplate the Gospel of Nicodemus and the renewal through the Holy Spirit, considers with the life of the Virgin Mary on the Annunciation feast, and discovers with Dr. Abdo al-Kai the multicultural world. 10.00 - 8.00 GMT - 3.00 EST LIVE The Light of Vocation In this episode, the servant of St MaronJeita parish, Fr. Semaan Saadé puts forth with Rima Malek the essence of his vocation and its challenges. 19.00 - 17.00 GMT - 12.00 EST I Make Myself Holy Let’s meditate upon the Bible text “Healing the Paralysed Man”, so that we choose through it the path of truth, goodness, love and God’s call with Fr. Roukoz Boutros and Dany Antoun. 23.00 - 21.00 GMT - 16.00 EST Let’s offer prayers of the Lent blessed season to the Father asking Him to bless our hearts. 17.00 - 15.00 GMT - 10.00 EST The Lent Homily In his sermon, he calls to conversion, repentance and love even of our enemies “so He gave us the Sacrament of Reconciliation”. Learn more with Fr. Dominique Labaki at St George Maronite Cathedral- Beirut Downtown. 20.00 - 18.00 GMT - 13.00 EST Like Paul who collected donations to the Corinth’s population during the calamity of Jerusalem and in order to help the children of the Church, we make endeavors to call the believers through the TV station and the council of patriarchs to collect aids for the prejudiced Syrians. If we renounce evangelization, who will spread the Word? It is the light and without it the world falls in darkness. It is the living water and without it, the world feels thirsty. It is the nutrition and without it, the world gets hungry and ends up like monsters in the forests. - Activate the process of evangelization through spreading and living it - Join a spiritual community to be the school of your life - Participate in missions to perform your role in the Church When the Word of God brought life and hope to all people, offered saints sowing the seeds of joy and hope everywhere and drew all attention; when the history made their memory immortal, the question remained: How do we maintain this precious heritage? How do we spread it and transmit it to the world? The answer was: a TV station, the most effective means for our cause, so endeavors continued and thus Tele Lumiere saw the light. Three Encyclicals on Lebanon’s tragedy by Pope John-Paul II (May 1st 1984) At that time, the Pope addressed them to the Patriarch Cardinal Antonios Khreich, all Lebanese people and the bishops of the Catholic Church all over the world, in solidarity with the Lebanese people that he considers a precious cultural value. He called the Lebanese in general and the Christians in particular to commit to hope, love, forgiveness and mercy and urges the prayer for the Christians in Lebanon, encouraging them to be brave and believe in the future. Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East Elia II Ebn al-Makli (1111- 1131) The Prodigal Son This icon depicts the encounter of the prodigal hungry and needy son with the tender, tolerant and merciful Father, it is the hug of the frustrated and repentant human person with the loving and merciful waiting God. The father symbolizes God the loving Father and the son represents the human person tending to make evil. He was a virtuous and brilliant sheikh, he judges with truth and justice between the strong and weak, the rich and poor. He ordained new bishops and moved others from their dioceses according to the Church’s interest. What’s the exaggerated fun? Previous issue - Luxury This issue What follows challenging? The Light of Love Maranatha: Come Lord Jesus A book of the spiritual pages series by the Jesuit Fr. Walim Folco, was translated into Arabic by the Jesuit Fr. Wafik Habib with Wajih al-Masri. It consists of theological reflections revealing the very beginning of a hard journey, rather a story of redemption waiting for Fr. Folko to find God again after long suffering. Program with Léa Adel Mehmari highlighting the religious and social associations and institutions in Lebanon, their history, and activities aiming to help others. Monday: 15.00 - 13.00 GMT - 8.00 EST 1 IN THIS ISSUE 2-3 4 Rai in Jordan Highlighted Programs News Items
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