Cyrus Engerer & Randolph De Battista Celebrate 12 Years

Mar 20 2024

Taking to social media, Maltese MEP Cyrus Engerer and Maltese MP Randolph De Battista celebrated 12 years by each other’s side.

Engerer thanked his partner for making him a better version of himself. ‘Despite the weekly distance, our bond has become stronger’.

Meanwhile, Randolph expressed his amazement at having spent such a long time with Cyrus, saying that he would not change a single thing.

‘Everything we went through continued to help us grow. Thank for your strength, which helps me be stronger too. I love you.’

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Luke Dalli Reflects On His Personal Weight Loss Journey

Mar 20 2024

Local tv presenter Luke Dalli took to social media to reflect on his personal weight loss journey, sharing photos of himself a few years apart.

In 2020, he had weighted 214 kilos – but after just 4 years, he had managed to trim down to 88 kilos, sharing images to compare and contrast.

‘If I can do it, so can you’, wrote Dalli, urging people reading the post to not give up on their physical health goals themselves.

‘Kuraġġ.’

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Donna Darmanin’s Debut Poetry Book – 68 Seconds: Writing Catharsis

Mar 20 2024

On Friday, March 22nd, the Campus Book Fest will host a compelling event featuring Donna Darmanin’s debut poetry book. Taking place from 5pm onwards at the University of Malta quadrangle, attendees will delve into the poignant and unapologetic narrative of Darmanin’s work.

Her book offers a profound exploration of a deeply troubled domestic life, presented in the form of a confessional journal. Through vivid and at times unsettling imagery, Darmanin confronts the violence, degradation, and resentment that pervaded her past. Despite the raw vulnerability of her voice, there is an undeniable strength and self-assurance that underpins her words, rooted in profound self-awareness.

In her own reflection on the work, Darmanin describes it as an apology—an act of reconciliation with her younger self burdened by blame and shame. The book serves as a tool for healing, a means of addressing past wounds and seeking forgiveness, both from herself and from the world. As attendees immerse themselves in Darmanin’s powerful poetry, they will be invited on a journey of introspection and empathy, confronting themes of forgiveness, presence, and self-acceptance.

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Fireworks & Decorations In Rabat For Feast of St Joseph

Mar 20 2024

March 19th marks the Feast of Saint Joseph, celebrated in various countries including Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, and Canada, primarily by Roman Catholics but also observed by some Lutherans and Anglicans.

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Dating back to the 10th century, the feast holds deep-rooted traditions and always falls during Lent. In Malta, the main festivities take place in Mdina, the former capital, where businesses typically close for the holiday.

The Biblical narrative of Joseph, detailed in the Gospels, portrays him as a devout man who initially doubted Mary’s pregnancy but was reassured by divine intervention in a dream.

He supported his family as a carpenter in Nazareth and is revered as the patron saint of carpenters in Catholicism. Saint Joseph’s story concludes in the Gospels, suggesting his passing before Jesus’ ministry.

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The feast’s customs include meatless feasting, with fish as the primary protein, and the date can be adjusted to align with the Lenten and Easter calendar. Saint Joseph’s role in protecting Jesus and his family from King Herod’s wrath remains a central theme in the celebration.

Did you attend the celebrations?

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