H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin, mccj Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia
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I know now that true charity consists in bearing all our neighbours' defects -- not being surprised at their weakness, but edified at their smallest virtues.
-St. Thérèse de Lisieux
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********************** May the words of the holy Gospel wash away our sins and bring us to everlasting life.
********************** "The Gospel is capable of changing people! It transforms evil inclinations into good proposals. It frees those who are enslaved by sin, the spirit of vanity, of attachment to money, of pride, of sensuality… Read the Word of God daily and meditate upon its teachings and allow yourselves to be nurtured every day by this infinite source of salvation."(Pope Francis)
The Holy Father's message focuses on overcoming indifference in all its forms in the Church and in ourselves. Pope Francis has emphasized the need for all Catholics to reach out to the marginalized and not to become self-centered. We can become more like Christ, he said, by hearing the Word of God, receiving the sacraments and by uniting with others in prayer. We can use Lent as an opportunity for a conversion of heart.
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HOMILIES FOR THE LENTEN SEASON
Homilies of the Apostolic Nuncio, His Grace Archbishop Petar Rajič
Site Update, Feb 10, 2015 Kuwait: First Holy Communion / Confirmation Schedule for 2015
The First Holy Communion & Confirm- ation Schedule for this year is available [here]
Site Update, Feb 10, 2015 Kuwait: Marriage Preparation Schedule for 2015
The Marriage Preparation Schedule for this year is available [here]
Apostolic Nunciature, Jan 1, 2015 H.G. Archbishop Petar Rajič's Message for the New Year
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we begin a new calendar year, the Church celebrates the great mystery of the arrival of the promised Saviour ... [Continue]
Bishop's Office, Dec 25, 2014 H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin's Message for Christmas and the New Year
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I would like to address you with the same announcement that "the angel of the Lord" proclaimed to the shepherds ... [Continue]
Vicariate News, Dec 2, 2014 Papal Award to Kuwait Parishioners
Mr. Lawrence Simon D'Souza and Mr. Valerian Maxim D'sa were presented the Papal "Cross of Honor" ...[Click here to learn more...]
The solemnity of St. Joseph, this month, is a special land- mark in which we will celebrate the great honour bestowed on St. Joseph. The chaste spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus was a man of great spirit and faith; he listened to the Word of God and was obedient to the end. St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, Pray for us!
This Month's Intentions
Papal Prayer Intentions for March 2015
[Universal] For Scientists - That, those involved in scientific research may serve the well-being of the whole human person.
[Evangelization] Contribution of Women - That, the unique contribution of women to the life of the Church may be recognized always.
Our Lord Jesus waits for us in this Sacrament of Love This is the means the Lord has given us to draw closer to Him. Spending time in His Eucharistic Presence will enable us to grow in holiness...
What is the Neo-Catechumenal Way? To begin, the Neo-Catechumenal Way is a way of conversion, a Christian initiation within the Catholic Church, dedicated to adult faith formation. The Neo-Catechumenal Community was initiated in Kuwait in 2006, by H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin, mccj, with the help of Catechists from Italy. More about the Neo-Catechumenal Community in Kuwait
"O Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Arabia and our Patroness! To you we offer up our prayers for the needs of the Church here and throughout the world. Help us to remain one with your Son Jesus and united amongst ourselves, so that we may be true witnesses for Christ in our daily lives and that the Lord's blessings of peace and harmony be within our families and communities always. Trusting in your maternal intercession, we beseech you to hear our humble prayers and grant us the graces we seek... so that we may give glory to God forever. Amen. Our Lady of Arabia, pray for us!"
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The solemnity of St. Joseph, this month, is a special land- mark in which we will celebrate the great honour bestowed on St. Joseph. The chaste spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster father of Jesus was a man of great spirit and faith; he listened to the Word of God and was obedient to the end.
This is the means the Lord has given us to draw closer to Him. Spending time in His Eucharistic Presence will enable us to grow in holiness...
What is the Neo-Catechumenal Way? To begin, the Neo-Catechumenal Way is a way of conversion, a Christian initiation within the Catholic Church, dedicated to adult faith formation. The Neo-Catechumenal Community was initiated in Kuwait in 2006, by H.L. Bishop Camillo Ballin, mccj, with the help of Catechists from Italy. 
