On the diamond jubilee of Fr. Manuel Musallam

Submitted by munir on Mon, 07/17/2023 - 12:57

With his distinctive tone of voice, 85-years-old Fr. Manuel Musallam invited me to participate in the celebration marking  the diamond jubilee (60 years) of his priestly ordination. I responded favorably in appreciation of the kind invitation from an old and noble brother. He also invited my dear uncle, Fr. Manuel Bader, because he wanted to meet on that day with people of his age and of his classmates.

 

The patriarch of Jerusalem is a cardinal

Submitted by munir on Tue, 07/11/2023 - 09:45

With Pope Francis' nomination of Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa  as a cardinal among the 21 new cardinals, His Beatitude Pizzaballa will be the first patriarch of Jerusalem, since the re-establishment of the Latin Patriarchate, to wear the Orange Hat that symbolizes the cardinals' mission. A motley of religious and official groups from all over the world conveyed well wishes to the patriarch as well as to the Patriarchate that bears the noble name, namely the Patriarchate of Jerusalem.

 

Human insanity in Jenin and Stockholm

Submitted by munir on Thu, 07/06/2023 - 12:35

Yes, people get infected with multi-faceted cases of insanity associated with trivial justifications. We often become surprised that matters drift some people to low levels of humanity while turning in a blink of an eye into painful brutality. However, what hurts more is the support expressed by many people to such  practices while referring to them as “moral deeds”.

 

Anniversary of combating electronic bullying

Submitted by munir on Tue, 06/13/2023 - 12:05

As the third Friday of June is approaching, we are getting closer to marking the International Day Against Cyberbullying (Stop Cyberbullying Day), which was endorsed by the United Nations in 2012. With time passing by, we find out that this issue is getting more difficult and spiking, which necessitates getting alerted to it not only nowadays but rather throughout of the year.

 

The mosaic of the national wedding

Submitted by munir on Sun, 06/04/2023 - 10:10

The bells of the Churches of Amman and their sisterly churches in all parts of the country rang their bells with festive tones in an expression of jubilation and happiness marking the national event that brought overwhelming joy in hearts, homes, streets, and in all squares of this homeland which were turned into theaters of elation and euphoria.