https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/41708 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:39:17 GMT 2026-04-11T00:39:17Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/130339 Title: Twentieth century religious paintings and sculptures in Malta : a critical and historical analysis Abstract: This dissertation analyses the roots and developments of religious painting and sculpture in Malta during the twentieth century. The study focuses primarily on religious art and refers to secular art only to support the arguments under discussion The artistic field is vast and therefore the study concentrates mainly on painting, but reference is made to other visual arts, that is, sculpture and architecture, when a major contribution is given in that particular field. The aim of the dissertation is to give a holistic approach to religious painting and sculpture in the twentieth century. Therefore, rather than treating each artist in isolation, the dissertation tries to compare and contrast the artists under discussion and to detect the influences and develoµmenls throughout different periods. Art cannot be studied in isolation and, therefore, each chapter is introduced by a short investigation of the political and social field within which the artists of that particular period lived and worked. Description: M.A.THEOLOGY Sat, 01 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/130339 2005-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/130333 Title: Nurturing ecclesial communion through interpersonal priestly relationships Abstract: This dissertation will explore the life of the priest through the perspective of the relationships which he is to build in order to enhance ecclesial communion. The relationships which this dissertation will study are the priest's relationship with the bishop, with his fellow priests and with the laity. Several magisterial documents and other literature have been used in order to accomplish this study. Special reference has been made to the documents and speeches by Pope John Paul II and the writings of Joseph Ratzinger. Description: S.TH.L. Sun, 01 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/130333 2006-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/130024 Title: The Franciscan Capuchin charism of brotherhood Abstract: The present work tries to analyse the Franciscan Capuchin brotherhood from three points of view, which points will be tackled in three separate chapters. In Chapter One, I shall be studying the concept of brotherhood within the writings of Saint Francis. The Rules, both the earlier and the later one, the Testament as well as his Admonitions will be given appropriate importance. Chapter Two will explore how this Franciscan brotherhood has been and is being enfleshed within the Capuchin tradition. Sources such as the Capuchin Constitutions, together with the letters of the General Minister Br. John Corriveau will greatly contribute to this endeavour. The concluding chapter envisages the confirmation of the theme of brotherhood by the Church as shown in her principal magisterial texts. Particular attention will be given to the fact that the Franciscan Capuchin brotherhood mirrors the nature of the Church by being itself a powerful example of consecrated communion. To render this concept more down to earth, proposals as well as examples, taken from the Maltese Franciscan Capuchin Province of Saint Paul, will be offered as a help on how to create and foster a Franciscan Capuchin fraternity. Description: S.TH.L. Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/130024 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/129769 Title: Popular religiosity in Malta : an application of the directory on popular piety Abstract: Popular Religiosity in Malta: An Application of the Directory on Popular Piety is the title of this dissertation. The Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy - Principles and Guidelines, issued by the Congregation for the Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, contains much of relevance to the Maltese context. Studying the Directory for the purpose of learning how to apply it locally is the main aim and purpose of this dissertation. The first chapter seeks to reach an adequate comprehension of the nature of popular piety in Malta. The analysis is carried out from the anthropological, sociological and historical perspectives. A case study is also included in order to help further define certain prominent characteristics of local popular piety and their effects. The purpose of the second chapter is to study ways of implementing the principles and guidelines, provided by the Directory, in Malta. The primary approach is theological especially since the Directory provides an overview of the theological preparation required to fully comprehend liturgy and popular piety in the light of the necessity of applying these guidelines. The principles of the Directory are applied to each type of devotion examined in Chapter after scrutiny. The conclusion draws recommendations for the application of the Directory in the popular religiosity of contemporary Maltese society. Without harming the existent good, we as a Church should strive to eradicate harmful and erroneous elements which are often present in the various forms of popular devotions. Description: Lic.D.(Melit.) Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/129769 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z