English Newsletter 177.pub
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English Newsletter 177.pub
Weekly Newsletter– Issue 177 April 22nd—27th 2012 Coordinated and Supervised by: Marie-Therese Kreidy Script and Layout:Rita Karam Translation: Eliane Aoun Télé Lumière — Dora Square Beirut - Lebanon April 23rd: Feast of St George 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] The Pontifical Council for Social Communication visits Tele Lumiere and Monsignor Celli calls the channel to continue facing the challenges with the Church worldwide Lebanon hosted a seminar for Communication in the Middle East, organized by the Pontifical Council for Social communication, presided by Archbishop Claudio Maria Celli and gathering Eastern Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops from different churches in addition to Christian communicators, to discuss the role and challenges of Christian media in the Middle East. Along the seminar, field visits were important to experience and witness the true work of the Church’s communication in the digital age through one of the most powerful tools, Tele Lumiere and Noursat Network. The network which will be celebrating its 22nd anniversary this Pentecost, is the first and only Catholic television and satellite broadcaster in the Middle East. As a value oriented media , that can influence and transform society through promoting human dignity, justice and reconciliation, Tele lumiere and Noursat network has advanced immensely with the ‘digital age’. The group was welcomed by the board of directors, presided by Bishop Roland Abou Jaoude, as well as the network’s family and friends. After the opening prayer with Monsignor Celli, a brief historical introduction was given by Dr. Antoine Saad general secretary, recalling the most important moments of the network and its role. “The use of information technology to communicate the faith” was an important theme in the visit, explored by the network’s general director Mr. Jacques Kallassi who explained that in response to the Pope’s call to “enable God’s message to walk the virtual highways of cyberspace”, the network will be shortly launching a new digital platform enabling viewers around the world to be connected 24 hours with the Church’s news , programs, messages using the latest interactive technologies at the service of the Church. The visit was an occasion to announce the upcoming launch of new digital services targeting especially the young “digital natives”. Mr. Kallassi, also announced that “The network which is currently broadcasting online through live streaming technologies, will shortly start the mobile television service, with its own programs and with new format of programs created to cope with the rapidly changing landscape of digital media and information technology, as well as the use of i-phones and i-pad applications, and all state of the art media” A presentation with Mr. Alain Mansour was offered, about the network’s electronic portal, in which he explained all the innovations made to make it an appealing portal reflecting the network’s goals. The group visited the different departments in the network where they were able to see all the work prepared behind the screen. Monsignor Celli encouraged the network to face the important challenges faced by the Church itself in the world, and to continue this mission of evangelization, dialogue, and peace in this difficult region. At the end of the visit the Tele Lumiere’s Institute for Discipleship and Witness to Jesus was inaugurated, as a new ecumenical institution offering new tools of evangelization and faith, as explained by Mrs. Randa Chaoul, director of the institute. Written by: Marie-Therese Kreidy Director of Programs-Tele Lumiere/Noursat Highlighted Programs Saturday April 21st Your Word Mass on the 20th Anniversary of Alleluia Magazine and the Year of the Word Illuminates my Path On this occasion with the theme “The Word of God Sends Me”, join us to the mass presided by Patriarch Bechara Boutros Rai at Bkerke Patriarchate. Concert of wonderful hymns that illuminate our path with the Resurrection of Jesus presented by the choirs of College des Freres in Lebanon at the Sacred Heart School- Jemmayzé. 10.00 - 7.00 GMT 2.00 EST LIVE 16.00 - 13.00 GMT - 8.00 EST The Sacred Music The Church rites and music delight the believers, clarify and deepen their thoughts through religious melodies with its origins and principles. This episode focuses on the Maronite ecclesiastical melodies with Fr. Roukoz Boutros and specialists in this field. 18.00 - 15.00 GMT - 10.00 EST Honoring Bishop Roland Abou Jaoudé He sacrificed himself to the Lord and to the service of evangelization, worked generously for the Church. Don’t miss the honoring ceremony of Bishop Roland Abou Jaoude organized by the Episcopal Commission on Social Communications at Bkerke Patriarchate. 20.30 - 17.30 GMT - 12.30 EST Encounter with the Singer Ayman Kafrouni At Tele Lumiere Institute for Discipleship and Witness to Jesus, Ayman Kafrouni gives a life testimony as a disciple of Jesus, so after leading a life of emptiness, he was born again with Jesus. 18.30 - 15.30 GMT - 10.30 EST The 4th Anniversary of the “Joy of Heaven” Choir On this occasion, the choir presents, with the participation of ISF Classical Orchestra led by Lieutenant Colonel Ziad Mrad, religious and national hymns on this memory full of giving and love. 22.30 - 19.30 GMT - 14.30 EST Sunday April 22nd Mass from Brazil Pray with us in the Divine Liturgy celebrated by the Diocese Pastor in Brazil Bishop Edgard Madi at Our Lady of Lebanon Church, Sao Paolo. The Golden Age Lucky is whoever grows in God’s love, sacrifices his life to Him and remains with Him at any time and place. Join Liliane Dannawi in her new program highlighting the life in the rest homes starting with St. Peter’s Home Shahtoul. 16.00 - 13.00 GMT - 8.00 EST It Is love Being stars, they didn’t forget God’s existence. Their success resides in their infinite faith and conviction that He only is Love! Interviews with figures you knew and loved and Petra Tawk al-Hindi who receives in the first episode the actor George Khabbaz. 20.30 - 17.30 GMT - 12.30 EST Monday April 23th The Light of the Family After visiting the Valley of Qannoubine and its circles, we continue our tour towards the Bekaa Valley- Anjar and then to the caves of the saints in the Orontes River, in a special episode titled “Know Lebanon ... You Love It” with Ziad Rahal and his guests. 18.00 - 15.00 GMT - 10.00 EST LIVE 17.30 - 14.30 GMT - 9.30 EST LIVE University Talk The university gathered them and introduced them to a new world, opening to them wide horizons with great dreams and several interests. Watch the University Talk with specialists and responsibles for universities, the guests of Dr. Issam Atallah. 21.30 - 18.30 GMT 13.30 EST He is the Lord He is the Word Who became flesh for us. He is the God Man Who wanted us in His image and likeness. He is the Son of God Who filled us with love and mercy. “He is the Lord” a program highlighting His Heavenly mission so we go up towards Him with Archimandrite Jacques Khalil and Sanaa Riachi. 19.00 - 16.00 GMT - 11.00 EST Challenges The Essence of Holiness The Apostolic Exhortation, the Spring of Lebanon and the East is brought by Pope Benedict to Lebanon and delivered to the responsibles for more spiritual and faith renewal and for more powerful presence and role of the Christians in the region. New topic: “The Pope and the Apostolic Exhortation” with Charbel Zwein. 20.30 - 17.30 GMT-12.30 EST LIVE He poured on them the inspirations of the Holy Spirit; they developed their knowledge of their Creator, lived according to their faith and were united to God the Most Holy, so they became the apostles of love and the messengers of God on earth. Program with Elie Issa. 22.00 - 19.00 GMT- 14.00 EST Tuesday April 24th Caravans of Martyrs The Word They carried the cross with hope and faith and had the honor of martyrdom and the glory of Resurrection. The Syrian Church bled but she conquered with the triumph of Christ. Exclusive documentary with Rania Zahra sends a salute to the souls of Seyfo Genocide’s martyrs. Know more about the Books of the Holy Bible Old and New Testaments, especially the Prophet of Return and Construction with Fr. Boulos Feghali and Marie-Therese Basha Hnein. 21.30 - 18.30 GMT - 13.30 EST LIVE 23.00 - 20.00 GMT - 15.00 EST Wednesday April 25th Culture of Peace Opening of Noursat Office For new evangelization and media based on God’s Word and which aim is the human being, join us in the opening ceremony of the Catholic Center for Research and Media, the launching of Abouna web, the satellite center of Noursat Jordan under the auspices of the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Fouad Twal. To breathe freedom, educate people for peace to build homelands and eliminate violence. Program with Dr. Nabil al-Husni and Rania Zahra. 19.00 - 16.00 GMT 11.00 EST 17.00 - 14.00 GMT - 9.00 EST LIVE Thursday April 26th God is Love! God is faithful, keeps His promises and is trustworthy; so we are safe for He is our haven. How is God’s faithfulness reflected? How do we return in kind His faithfulness? How should I behave if I failed to be faithful? New topic “God is faithful” with Fr. Marwan Khoury and Therese el- Hajj. Commandments They elevate the creation towards perfection, ensure the common good, lead the people to truth and unity and make the homeland freer and more democratic. Program with Fr. Kamil Moubarak and Clovis Bueiz. 18.00 - 15.00 GMT - 10.00 EST LIVE 20.30 - 17.30 GMT - 12.30 EST LIVE Friday April 27th Come, Sing to the Lord Glorify the Resurrection of Jesus in this concert with Joumana Medawar at Jesus and Mary School, Mtaileb- including meditations and spiritual readings on this occasion. The Light of Faith The Oriental Church is deep-rooted in the spirituality of the fathers, rich with her theological and liturgical heritage and a witness to the deep faith. The second episode emphasizes upon the faith between Easter and Pentecost with Fr. Agapius Naous and Dr. Roger Saba. 21.30 - 18.30 GMT - 13.30 EST LIVE 23.00 - 20.00 GMT - 15.00 EST To Where? Which Family We Build? In a changing world, that is open to people near and far, to which new and foreign customs and traditions were introduced and where several manifestations and phenomena overturned the standards, the question remains “To Where?” Watch this program with Fr. Nicholas Riachi. Love in Egypt She led a life full of adventures and love, and then became a symbol of hope. The poor were her treasure and she took care of them so she lived among them dedicating her life to them. Know more about the life of Sister Emmanuelle with Dr. Jean Ghanem. The family is the temple of peace and love, based on marriage that only strengthens love and fidelity among its members. A program with Abbot Semaan Abou Abdo. Friends of the Lord Monks and laity, organizations and institutions have enriched the Church and established teams that are absorbed in the spirit of St Ignatius of Loyola. Join us in a special ceremony held by St Ignatius Group in Lebanon at Our Lady of Joumhour College with Sister Dima Shbib. In the beginning of the TV’s mission, we visited orders, and superiors of universities seeking their cooperation to give opinion, commission intellectuals and prepare purposeful programs to educate the good citizens and children of the Church who walk towards perfection. Tele Lumiere seeks to organize a campaign for organ donation so that the wounded, the disabled and the sick from the service and offering of his agonizing brother. Endowments in the Church are given to her for the good of her children, to be invested in developmental and cultural projects and to give the desired benefit. We regret that there is still a large part of them that are not invested for good, that are sterile and do not make any mission. You, called people: and consecrated Criteria for Ecumenical and InterReligious Cooperation in the Media This encyclical aims to allow the Catholic journalists to perform in a better way their first task that is declaring their faith and witnessing to it, and encourage them to have new acquaintances, either among Christians or regarding the faithful of other religions. Patriarch of the Syrian Catholic Church Ignatius Moses Daoud I (1998- 2001) - Come to see the hidden beauty whenever you close your eyes to meditate - Enjoy comfort in great silence and listen to the whispers of the Holy Spirit to enrich our souls and others He gave new impetus to the monastic life in the Syriac Catholic Church; he was chosen the Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches in the Vatican; he was given the title of Cardinal by Pope John-Paul II, was exempted of his duties as patriarch on January 8th 2001, after he was elected on October 13th, 1998. Jesus Encounter with His Emmaus Disciples It depicts Jesus between the Emmaus disciples, who asked Him to stay with them as the day is almost over. He answered the invitation, took the bread, broke, blessed it and gave it to them, then their eyes were opened and they recognized Him, after He explained to them the Scriptures. The light of the Word was able to let their heart burning within them, opened up their hearts and their eyes to the truth about the strange traveler: the Risen Jesus. That’s How the World Will End A book by Robert Ghanem tackles the most common topic in our days “The End of the World”, when rumors and conjurations increase in this regard. The issue is tackled on the theological and the human nature levels, touching to the side of fantasy, taking the reader in a journey between reality, perceptions and the will of the Creator. IN THIS ISSUE 1 The Pontifical Council Visits Tele Lumiere Previous issue - Who is more subject to temptation? - Whoever experiences abandonment This issue What is the best giving? 2-3 4 Highlighted Programs News Items