/library/oar/handle/123456789/332 2026-05-24T00:57:43Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/146461 Title: The theology of marriage after Vatican II : theological and canonical perspectives Authors: Knieps-Port le Roi, Thomas; Schembri, Kevin; De Tavernier, Johan Abstract: What does it mean to speak of marriage today in a Church still coming to terms with the vision of the Second Vatican Council? Grounded in a person-centred, pastoral approach, this study offers a re-examination of the theology of marriage, bringing together theological insight and canonical analysis while understanding marriage as a dynamic, life-giving communion of love. At its heart lies the vision of Vatican II, still compelling and unfinished, yet continuing to shape the Church’s self-understanding. Attentive to the lived realities of couples and families, the authors engage with current Church teachings and norms, highlighting areas where development and greater pastoral sensitivity are needed. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/146072 Title: Recognising treasures in the dross : prayer according to Ruth Burrows OCD Abstract: The main focus of this dissertation is to elucidate the nature of prayer as understood by Sr. Ruth Burrows, OCD. Her experiences led her to believe that prayer should be viewed as our primary way of communicating with God. Therefore, we must have the confidence to stand before Him as we truly are—His children—while surrendering to and trusting Him as our Father. We need to embrace our humanness, with its inherent limitations, as a necessary aspect of our fundamental obedience to God. This calls us to follow the perfect example of Jesus Crucified, who fully emptied Himself in order to receive all that God wanted to offer. Burrows asserts that it is precisely our emptiness that creates the capacity to receive God and His love, which she believes is the essence of authentic prayer. Description: M.A. Spirit.(Melit.) 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/145822 Title: Ktejjeb dwar il-ħajja ta’ San Publiju ppubblikat fl-Indja Abstract: “A Short Biography of St Publius, Martyr Prince & First Bishop of Malta Patron of the Orai Mission” huwa t-titlu tal-ktejjeb miktub mill missjunarju Kapuċċin, Patri George mill-Furjana. Dan il-ktieb (10 x 13.5cm) huwa miktub bl-Ingiż u ġie ppubblikat f’St Joseph Press, f’Jhansi, l-Indja fis-sena 1944. Il-ktieb kien intenzjonat sabiex tinxtered id devozzjoni lejn San Publiju fl-Indja, il post fejn il-Kapuċċini Maltin kienu qed jaħdmu bħala missjunarji f’dak iż żmien. Il-qoxra tal-ktejjeb hija ta’ kulur safrani u hija mill-aktar sempliċi, b’burdura ddisinjata li tiġbor fiha t-titlu tal-ktieb, l-isem tal-awtur, fejn u meta ġie stampat. Fil-qoxra ta’ wara hemm l arma tal-istamperija ta’ dan il-ktieb. Il ktieb għandu n-Nihil Obstat ta’ Fr Leo, Kapuċċin bid-data tat-2 ta’ April 1944; l-Imprimi Potest ta’ Fr F. Xavier, Kapuċċin, is-Superjur Regulari tal Missjoni ta’ Jhansi, bid-data tad-9 ta’ April 1944; u l-Imprimatur ta’ Fr Angelo Poli, Isqof Kapuċċin ta’ Allahabad, bid-data tal-10 ta’ April 1944. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/145821 Title: San Publju fil-memorja kollettiva tal-Maltin Abstract: Il-martirju jokkupa post ċentrali u fl-istess ħin misterjuż fit-tradizzjoni Biblika u Nisranija. Il-kelma Griega martys, li tfisser “xhud,” ma tirreferix sempliċiment għall-mewt minħabba t-twemmin, iżda wkoll għax-xhieda tal-verità permezz ta’ fedeltà lejn Alla sal-aħħar. F’dan is-sens, il kunċett ta’ martirju żviluppa bħala l-ogħla att ta’ xhieda f’rabta mat-tbatija iżda wkoll mat-tama tal-qawmien mill-imwiet. 2026-01-01T00:00:00Z