Last Saturday at noon, the Church marked the beginning of a new liturgical year with the start of Advent. The Seminary community celebrated this occasion with the Proclamation of Advent, held at the Seminary Chapel.
The celebration, which began at 11:00 a.m., was divided into two parts. The first part focused on the enthronement of the Word of God on the altar. Following an opening greeting by the celebrant, Vice-Rector Fr. Gabriel Gauci, the passage from Luke 4:16-19 was proclaimed. Fr. Gabriel then delivered a reflection on the significance of the celebration of the Jubilee, in anticipation of the upcoming Jubilee of Hope in 2025.
The second part featured the enthronement of a new painting inspired by this year’s theme, drawn from Mark 3:14. This painting, created by artist Paul Falzon, was officially unveiled and blessed during the ceremony. The celebration concluded shortly after noon with the celebrant’s blessing upon the community.
Throughout Advent, the Seminary community will follow a modified schedule. Each morning before Mass, at 6:10 a.m., the community will gather in the chapel to pray the Office of Readings. During Mass, the celebrant will also offer a brief reflection following the Gospel reading.
