Coordinated and Supervised by: Marie-Therese Kreidy Script and Layout:Rita Karam Translation: Eliane Aoun

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1 Weekly Newsletter Issue 130 May 28th June 3rd, 2011 Coordinated and Supervised by: Marie-Therese Kreidy Script and Layout:Rita Karam Translation: Eliane Aoun Télé Lumière Dora Square Beirut - Lebanon phone: Fax: P.O Box: Lebanon Web site: programs@telelumiere.com info@telelumiere.com Pope John-Paul II Surpassed the longest distances Moved through the earthly affairs and reached the highest level of perfection On Humbleness: - Do not complain against anybody - Do not talk about yourself - Serve everybody - Be the least We Believe - A Church educating the generations about the culture of life - A Church looking after the integration of the Human Rights - A Church struggling for the people s freedom - A Church fighting analphabetism and fanaticism - A Church becoming new through knowledge, contemplation and prayer Previous issue Are love and suffering separated? - They aren t This issue What attracted Jesus to us? Patriarch Estphan Dwaihy from Ehden ( ) He was elected in his absence and didn t seek to assume the patriarchal post, developed his education, faith aiming to reach holiness. He was the 1 st historian of the nation, adored the Eucharist and considered the Virgin His patroness. He was known for his generosity, good manners, transparency, and love of the poor. He managed to found the monastic disciplinary life and was declared Venerable in July 3 rd, Letter of the Congregation for Spreading Faith in the Vatican on the Catholic Commitment and Behavior in the Political Life A doctrinal agenda addressed to the Catholic Bishops and most particularly to the Catholic politicians, to all faithful who are invited to participate in the public and political life in the democratic societies, for coherence among faith, life, the Bible and culture and for the achievement of the earthly tasks according to the Spirit of the Bible. It includes the following topics: - Durable education - Some main issues in the current cultural and political dialogue - The principles of the Trinitarian doctrine about globalization and diversity - Thoughts about particular phenomena Challenges of Lebanon s Church We are tossed by three waves in every moment: - A wave from the East - A wave from the West - A wave from our soil Our souls seek always the light, the source of joy and freedom but they fear darkness. The light to which we aspire doesn t depend on eastern and western affairs or national and local issues but comes from above. Charles Malek Because our identity is the human being, and our goal is building a good society and helping the youth to overcome the life s hard trials, Tele Lumiere began the preparations to establish an industrial village in Nahr Ibrahim, to rehabilitate the drug addicted and ensure job opportunities to them. The 1 st Orthodox visit to Tele Lumiere was made by Bishop Elias Awdé who blessed the place and delivered a word to Tele Lumiere s family inaugurating the second studio Studio of the Son

2 Highlighted Programs Saturday May 28th How can I accept others who are different from me? Watch the annual gathering of the Family Groups sponsored by Bishop Youssef Bechara at Antelias Maronite Diocese. The topic reveals the ways of accepting others in the family and society in order to strengthen love and communication. With Violette Msan and her guests of specialists and politicians GMT EST The Light of Music The Lebanese music delights people s hearts helping the Lebanese art to reach high and international levels through generations. Spend wonderful moments with Fr. Roukoz Boutros, Dany Antoun, Rania Zahra and their guests GMT EST Akkar in History Join us in a special trip to Menjez and Aidamoun, Akkar- North Lebanon and know more about their sites, monuments. With Léa Adel Mehmari GMT EST Mary, the Mother of Light With the end of the Marian month, pray for the Virgin Mary in a religious concert with the Poet Kamal Rammouz at St Elias Church- Antelias with elite of singers and wonderful Marian songs GMT EST The Blessed Massabki Martyrs Documentary with Fr. Jean-Paul Hobeika and Alissar Tannouri Hobeika showing the history of the three Maronite martyrs who were attached to their faith till the last moment of their lives and shed their blood for Christ GMT EST Sunday May 29th Keep the Treasure Entrusted to You Gathering with Jesus My Joy Group and the youth of Lebanon around the Patriarch Bechara Boutros Rai at the Patriarchal Palace- Bkerke to honor the saint of the youth Pope John-Paul II in a long day of live coverage including prayers, interviews, meditations, life testimonies and hymns GMT EST LIVE The Light Has Shone Prepare for the Pentecost and meditate upon the Sunday of the Blind, rich in symbols that Jesus wants us to understand through His Gospel so that we become new. With Fr. Boulos Wahba and Arze Bitar GMT EST Lebanese Sights Visit with Wajdi Younes the Chouf Cedars Nature Reserve including 7 Cedar forests highlighting the glory of Lebanon, its heroic achievements and noble civilization GMT EST

3 Bcharre, the Cedars Gebran The Painting of the Creator A wonderful nature revealing the Creator and kindling the heart of Gebran Khalil Gebran and showing the beauty of Lebanon to the world Watch this special documentary displaying the Museum of Gebran, the Cedars and the pearl of the North s masterpieces. With George Chidiac. Monday May 30th Mysteries GMT EST New topic: Deviations of married couples and teenagers. Are they the consequences of bad education? How can they be avoided to not threaten the family and society? With Roula Elia and Marie-Ange Merhi GMT EST LIVE 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. The heroes are Lebanese famous actors. Written by: Jacqueline Jamous Directed by: George Ghayad GMT EST Medjugorje Mary, the strong and tender Mother, the Virgin looking after Her children never ceases to call us to salvation through prayer, during all apparitions especially in Medjugorje. This episode includes prayers, opinions and news about Medjugorje with Sana Nassar, Sara Chaaya and Joseph Zakhia GMT EST The Maronite Cathedral of Our Lady of Graces- Cyprus Travel to Cyprus gathering thousands of Lebanese and Syrian Maronite immigrants and visit the Maronite Cathedral of Our Lady of Graces- Nicosia witnessing the strong faith of believers, just as the Lebanese Cedars despite the persecutions that didn t GMT spare them even in Cyprus EST Challenges What is the position of the Arab Christians with the revolutions of change? What is the stance of the religious authorities regarding the persecutions? Where is tolerance among religions and the role of the holy books in justifying the killing of minorities? What is the future of the Arab Christians in the Arab Orient? Learn more in this episode about the challenges of the Middle Eastern Christians under the current revolutions with Charbel Zwein GMT EST LIVE Tuesday May 31st Where Is Your Heart? How does prayer influence the changes and the fate of the human being? How does it contribute in making the Lord listen to us and intervene for the good? Fr. Ralph Tanjar and Br. Emmanuel explain the impact of prayer in the human journey GMT EST Eat Well, Be Healthy Vegetables are an urgent need for a healthy diet and particularly those with green loaves including additional food properties. Learn more with the nutritionist Eliane Moawad GMT EST The Life of the Word How does revolution turn into an act of love and joy? What are the experiences of the Egyptian people in the revolution of January 25 th? How do they embody love in their lives to reach unity? Watch the gathering Egypt is love with Fr. Basilios at Jesus the King Cathedral of the Catholic Copts- Egypt GMT EST GMT EST LIVE You Know the Truth Learn more about the culture of law and justice protecting the citizens from violating their rights in order to know, claim and preserve them. With Dr. Issam Atallah and his guest the deputy Ghassan Mkhayber and Melhem Khalaf.

4 Wednesday June 1st Faith Rejoices You It represented shame and humiliation in the past but is now the symbol of salvation with Jesus- Christ Who saved the whole humanity. New episode about: the Cross with St Augustine seminarians- Kafra. Thursday June 2nd Friday June 3rd GMT EST What s Justice?! The Church is a mother and teacher educating the generations with its Social Teaching to straighten the consciences, preserve the high moral values of the community and individuals. With Fr. Joseph Salloum. The Free Voice GMT EST LIVE The Vatican fights corruption, poverty, money laundering and the despotic regimes around the world. However, it defends the human dignity and rights in order to save the world. In this episode, Fr. George Rahmé and Dr. Hasan Hamadé tackle the issue of the Vatican s war against corruption GMT EST 40 Days Mass after Br. Charbel Chidiac Death Pray with us in this mass celebrated for the soul of Br. Charbel Chidiac at Our Lady of Lebanon Church- Toronto, Canada by Fr. Emmanuel Nakhlé, Fr. Nohra Seif and Khairallah Fares GMT EST The Light of Religions In the series of the Oriental religions, Sally Khoury and Dr. Bechara Sarji continue the issue of the genetic religion: its teachings, customs, traditions, rites and the philosophy of life it provides GMT EST Bridges They dreamt of Lebanon as a country of communion, seeking to meet others and build bridges with them openly. They are the Monday Meeting Group- Keserwan. They dialogue using the word and refusing weapons. Learn more with Dr. Ziad Fahed GMT EST History of a Neglected One Innocent Blood A book by Fr. Suhail Qadisha published by the Library of the Tourist telling the story of the caravans of Christian innocent martyrs, highlighting spots about the Syriacs, Chaldeans, Assyrians and Armenians who carried their cross till martyrdom like Jesus, through witnesses who left manuscripts for history. The Light of Children New program prepared and presented by Chams Saad including various parts: - A Story - A Song - Handicrafts - Scientific Discoveries - Spectacles John the Beloved Disciple From catching fishes to catching people, He loved Jesus for His kindness and humbleness. He left everything and followed Him. Jesus entrusted him with his mother at the cross. He roamed around the globe preaching the words of His Teacher. John the Beloved Disciple is a new drama revealing his life and journey with Christ. The Elevation of the Panagia In this icon, Mary sits amidst the apostles at a table taking the shape of a chalice. The Virgin puts her hand on her chest, and the apostles hands show Her. On one side, the apostles are topped by James the Lord s brother, the 1 st Bishop to Jerusalem, holding the chalice in his left hand and the censer in his right one. On the 2 nd side, Peter the Apostle raises a piece of bread in a triangular form. It is the part of the Host cut by the priest in honor of the Mother of God and made during the Liturgy of Preparation. The icon represents a prayer held in some monasteries and churches on the eve of Our Lady s feasts when the bread is blessed during the Vespers. Join Noursat s net and communicate with us through: News items/ Tele Lumiere Specials Facebook: Tele Lumiere and Noursat IN THIS ISSUE Highlighted Programs

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