Lebanon joins the Worldwide celebrations: Mother Teresa 100 Years of Giving and Love

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1 Weekly Newsletter Issue 90 August 20th 26th 2010 Coordinated and Supervised by: Marie-Therese Kreidy Script and Layout:Rita Karam Translation: Eliane Aoun Télé Lumière Dora Square Beirut - Lebanon phone: Fax: Web site: programs@telelumiere.com info@telelumiere.com Lebanon joins the Worldwide celebrations: Mother Teresa 100 Years of Giving and Love In extreme poverty, she decided to renounce everything, living with the poorest of the poor and sharing their fate. She is Mother Theresa, the unprecedented and unique brave woman known for her heart widely opened to God and the human being. She was a true missionary embodying the Christ s endless love and mercy and taking good care of the miserable and desperate people. On August 26 th, all people on earth will unite to celebrate Mother Theresa s centenary birth in the divine liturgies, exhibitions and symposiums about the Beatified Mother s spirituality in the 5 continents. We cannot forgive unless we know that we need forgiveness, and it is the beginning of love. (Mother Teresa) We are created for greater things to love and be loved (Mother Teresa) It is important to mention that Tele Lumiere commemorates this centenary in Lebanon, on August 26 th at St Takla Church- Bouchrieh at 6 pm in a mass presided by Bishop Boulos Matar and followed by the inauguration of a statue showing the White Angel of Peace in a procession with chants and spiritual hymns. Thursday August 26th GMT EST LIVE Rerun GMT EST For more information about worldwide celebrations, visit And about Tele Lumiere Celebrations, visit Preparations for placing Mother Teresa s statue before unveiling it at Sed el-bouchrieh City, Lebanon.

2 Friday August 20th John, the Greatest Man Born of Women Religious drama showing the Prophet John who was sent by God, witnessed the Light, and baptized people and Jesus with water at the Jordan River, in addition to his struggle when he was spreading the Good News till his martyrdom at Herod s order. Written by: Dr. Charbel Boutros Directed by: Roland Kawkabani Saturday August 21st Sunday August 22nd Highlighted Programs GMT EST Memories May Mansour receives Dr. Lamia Rostom Chehadé who was specialized in the history of the Near East and the Semitic languages, made numerous researches about the Women s Rights, and achieved 27 international studies GMT EST The Hunchback Notre Dame A classic story by the French Writer Victor Hugo revealing the strong love through the hunchback Quasimodo who suffered because of his disabilities, was denied and oppressed. Then, he fell in love with the charming warm Lady Esmeralda. Exciting events in this play performed by the students of Beirut Evangelical GMT EST Ceremony of Zajal at Kehmez The Pillars of Light A documentary highlighting the most important sites visited by St Maron, the Hermit of North Syria who chose to worship God in the open air during all the year s seasons and his only dress protecting his body was made of the goat s skin GMT EST The Journey of Holiness The Man of the Cross: the Capuchin Fr. Yaacoub, a documentary highlighting the most important moments of the Blessed father s life and mission in Lebanon, including testimonies of his nephew Victor Haddad and Mother Rita Rouhana of the Cross Convent- Jal el-dib GMT EST We Gathered in the Square Meet Fr. Roukoz Abou Zeid and Dany Antoun at the square of Our Lady of Bsous Church and know more about the village s features and traditions, and the Lebanese well-born heritage GMT EST The Station Watch this timless play of the Rahbani Brothers presented by Baabda Band for the Pop Arts at Baabda Grand Serail and telling the story of a girl at the illusive railroad station GMT EST Blowing Hope Meet a group of important poets at the hall of Our Lady of the Rosary Church- Kehmez presenting verses of Lebanese zajal about several matters bringing joy to our hearts GMT EST The Distorted Face A social drama revealing the distortions in the heart of each human being who is attaching nowadays great importance to the appearances and neglecting the essential matters with brilliant Lebanese actors. Written by: Jacqueline Jamous Directed by: George Ghayad Don t miss the festival of the musical bands at Nejmé Square- Beirut held for the 1 st time by the Lebanese Band Association for the Promotion of Music, Lebam with the participation of the Lebanese Army Band led by Colonel George Herro and the ISF Classic Orchestra led by Major Ziad Mrad, Lebam Band Orchestra led by Serguei Bolun, in addition to wonderful melodies GMT EST GMT EST

3 Monday August 23rd The Light of Tourism Fr. Maroun Ammar, the Rector of St Maron Convent- Ghazir gives us useful information about the monastery s history, touristic and religious importance, pilgrimages and activities organized there. With Sally Khoury Tuesday August 24th Life of the Word Fr. Basilios of the Catholic Coptic Church in Egypt meditates also upon the Parable of the Growing Seed revealing our fight with the evil that pushes us to a false battle with people in this episode titled: the Time of Harvest GMT EST LIVE Challenges The Lazarus Fr. Sami Bou Chalhoub, the head of the Audiovisual Branch in the Catholic Center of Information and Fr. Joseph Hallit, the Superior of the Resurrection Convent explain in this episode the media s role during the Synod GMT EST I m Yours I will give you Sheperds after My own Heart is the life motto of Fr. Paul Nahed, the parish priest of St John the Baptist- Bouchrieh. Learn more about his mission with Fr. Joseph Salloum GMT EST LIVE GMT EST The Light from Italy The missionary camp 2010 A report that takes us to Chouf, the Lebanese village, with Perena Nassif, to the missionary camp at Beit el Dine Eparchy, aiming to revive the Youth Christian Spirit, under the auspices of the Bishops Elie Haddad and Elias Nasser GMT EST The Essence of Holiness Elie Issa and his guest the Lebanese Maronite Fr. Elias Hanna highlight the spirituality of the Beatified Monk Estphan Nehmé inspired by his pure environment in his village Lehfid. Eat Well, Be Healthy GMT EST GMT EST GMT EST Cancer is a malign disease attacking dangerously the health of the human being and unhealthy foods help it to spread in the body. Avoid this threat and listen to useful tips about Cancer and Nutrition with the Nutritionist Eliane Moawad. The 2nd episode of the World Festival of the Sacred Music Noursat presents a ceremony in Loreto, Italy honoring the International Maestro Dominico Bertulucci within the framework of the World Festival of the Sacred Music. International choirs sang splendid classic and religious chants composed by the honored maestro. Wednesday August 25th Together We Feel Happy A new topic: the art of living according to Jesus logic tackled by Sanaa Riachi and her guests of Anta Akhi Association and revealing the ways of living together with joy and peace GMT EST From the People to the People Listen to the testimonies of the consecrated people and families in this new episode with Fr. Roukoz Abou Zeid and Dany Antoun at St Rita Church, Horch Tabet GMT EST Greetings Fr. Youssef Mwannes discusses with the Poet and Philosopher Robert Ghanem the Christ s presence in his life after the Poet faced doubts and overcame them with prayer GMT EST Yes to be like u A religious concert with Gioventu Choir, at Our Lady of Deliverance, Zalka, including theatrical scenes from the Gospel GMT EST

4 Thursday August 26th Mother Teresa, the fifth world A cartoon that tells the story of Mother Teresa who spent her life helping the poor and the needy GMT EST GMT EST The Matters of the Synod According to the Synod Work Document and the Work Tool: 36-40, the Catholic Center for Information highlights the freedom of beliefs and conscience with Bishop Samir Mazloum, the Deputy Ghassan Moukhayber and the head of Beirut Syndicate of Lawyers Amal Haddad. 5 Years Passed and He Is Still Present 5 years passed after the death of Brother Roger, the founder of Taizé Community, on August 16 th 2005 during the night prayer in the Reconciliation Church. According to the Pope, he was a tireless witness to the gospel of peace and reconciliation, and pioneer in the difficult paths toward the unity among the disciples of Christ. 70 years ago, Br. Roger founded Taizé Community and still attracts thousands of young adults from the world who are searching for a meaning to their life through a personal experience with God. Today, the community is missing his physical presence but his teachings are kept in hearts. We pray with the Supreme Pontiff who sent a message on this occasion: May his witness to an ecumenism of holiness inspire us in our march toward unity, and may your community continue to live and to radiate his charism, especially toward the younger generations. Stephan Spiritual evening broadcast soon from St Abda, el-kattin on the feast of the new Blessed Br. Estphan Nehmé, including chants written by the Poet Kozhaya Bteich and the Hermit Fr. Youhanna Khawand and reflecting the life of the Beatified monk with Kadisha Choir led by Fr. Youssef Tannous. Watch reports with figures who witnessed the holy life of Br. Estphan Nehmé, notably his nephew Sister Marina Nehmé in an exceptional encounter before leaving earth and placing her spirit in the hands of God in addition to Fr. Tanios Saadé who accompanied him all his life and shared with him his work in the field. Stephan, an evening prepared and directed by: Joseph Asaf With the participation of Nidal Ayoub Presented by: Rania Zahra The Stations of the Cross will be raised soon on the hills of Dbayé City, filling that land with God s presence. The 1 st patriarch who considered the prophetic aspect of the issue and shed tears of joy was the Armenian Catholic former Patriarch Kasparian. Soon on Tele Lumiere, the life of St Basil written by Antoine Faddoul and directed by Milad el-hashem. Giving to the Christians the reasons behind their presence among an armed majority to help them discover their mission each one in his own country. Previous issue When graces are poured down? When repentance begins This issue What is the greatest sacrifice?

5 The 4 th Annual Festival for the Radio Sawt El Rab Montreal The Lebanese community in Montreal celebrated the 4 th annual festival for Radio Sawt El Rab held by the Christian Catholic Radio. This event was broadcast, on the 7 th and 8 th of August, from Montreal- Canada to the whole world through the internet and focused on Priesthood. A play highlighting Ars Priest, the patron of priests was displayed in addition to a musical and spiritual evening with the Artist Raja Badr. The festival ended with the Divine Liturgy attended by crowds of believers. Noursat Canada office covered the event with special reports. Following the Footsteps of St Maron Join Msgr. Sharbel Maron in a special pilgrimage Lebanon and Syria from the 4 th till the 10 th of next October, following the footsteps of St Maron on the occasion of the 1600 Holy Jubilee year after his death. For more information, contact Msgr. Maron on the following address: or on the number: (Meniapolis) Friday August 20th Ancient Roots New Soil Who are the Maronites? How did they arrive at USA and live with all challenges in the world of immigration? Learn more in this documentary highlighting the Maronite Church in USA GMT EST The Dormition Icon What are the symbols of the Dormition Icon? What are its dimensions on the divine and human levels? With Fr. Sami Chalhoub and Raghida Skaf GMT EST Sunday August 22nd The Light from Canada Visit the Antiochian Orthodox Virgin s Church in Montreal, the biggest church in the diocese preserving till now the Byzantine tradition that the Parish Pastor Fr. Michel Fawaz seeks to strengthen in the believers hearts GMT EST Wednesday August 25th GMT EST The Light from USA Hail Mary full of Grace Let s pray together A documentary from somerset, that tells the story NJ, USA, with the of the Virgin Divine Liturgy celebrated by ma- especially with Mary in USA, ronites Bishops the Maronites Bob Chahine and who built shrines Gregory Mansour. on the image of Our Lady of Lebanon shrine, Harissa GMT EST

6 Thursday August 26th Beth Mallat in Mexico, the ambassador of Emigration Travel with us to the streets of the Lebanese Beth Mallat- Mexico where the Lebanese who traveled from the Lebanese Bet Mallat Akkar because of war preserving the Lebanese traditions. Learn more with Marie- Therese Kreidy! GMT EST Friday August 27th My vocation An interview with Msgr Sharbel Maroun and Rima Malek, about his vocation and persistence in the sacrament of priesthood, serving in St Maron parish, Mineapolis GMT EST The Church in Chili Calcuta, a new Evangelization Documentary by Tony Naanouh, that was screened at The Mother Teresa Film festival, in Calcuta, India, telling the story about her life in Calcuta, the city of contradictions, where she made her mission between poors with love and joy GMT EST GMT EST All is Grace At that poor country, the Carmelites nuns work to sow joy and spiritual richness in the youth and families soul, through their mission. More about it in this documentary. A documentary telling the story of Thérèse of Lisieux and Dietrich Bonholffer and the way they met GMT EST IN THIS ISSUE 1 Mother Teresa 100 Years of Giving and Love 2-3 Highlighted Programs 4 5 Years Passed and He Is Still Present 5-6 North America Specials