Last Saturday, at noon, with the beginning of Advent, the Church commenced a new liturgical year. The Seminary community prepared for the start of this liturgical season with the Proclamation of Advent, held at the Seminary Chapel.
The celebration began at 11.00 am and was divided into two parts. During the first part, the Word of God was enthroned on the altar and after the celebrant’s initial greeting, the Rector Fr Joseph Bajada, two readings from the Bible were read. The first reading was taken from 2 Cor 12:5-10, from which the theme of this year is taken, and the second reading was taken from Mt 4:12-17. A reflection from Fr Joseph followed these readings.
The second part was the enthronement of the new icon representing this year’s theme: 2 Cor 12:9. The iconographer Nathaneal Thuema wrote this year’s icon. The celebration ended shortly after noon with the celebrant’s blessing on the community.
During this Advent, the Seminary community will follow a slightly different program than the rest of the year. Before mass, at 6.10 am, the community will be meeting to pray the Office of Readings in the chapel. Also, during mass, the celebrant will make a short reflection after reading the Gospel.
