Weekly Newsletter– Issue 319

January 17th– 23rd, 2015

Coordinated and Supervised by:

Marie– Therese Kreidy

Script and Layout: Rita Karam

Translation: Eliane Aoun

Télé Lumière — Dora Square Beirut - Lebanon phone:+961-1-255500 Fax: +961-1-255001 P.O Box: 80-900 Lebanon

Web site: www.telelumiere.com e-mail: programs@telelumiere.com info@telelumiere.com January 18th: Feast of the

Child of Prague

With the Pope to Sri Lanka and the Philippines Tele Lumiere accompanied Pope Francis in his visit to Sri Lanka

from the 12th to the 15th of January, and his journey to the Philippines, which

lasts up to the 19th of the present month, under the theme "Keep Firm in

Love." In Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, the Holy Father underlined

during his official, ecumenical and popular encounters that the journey of recov-

ery from the effects of war requires in addition to the search for truth- justice

and unity. The Holy Father called for the acceptance of others, respect of the

legitimate differences and learning to live together as one family, encouraging the

deepening of ecumenical cooperation and the non-use of religious beliefs for

violence and war. During his visit, Pope Francis declared the canonization of

Blessed Joseph Vaz who served the poor and sick, and went out to the sub-

urbs in order to let others know Jesus and love Him everywhere. Regarding the

fruits, and implementing his message of peace, reconciliation and forgiveness, a presidential amnesty was issued when

612 prisoners, including 37 women were released. The Supreme Pontiff continued his journey heading to Manila,

where he will have important stops, added to the official and ecumenical encounters, as the meeting with the families,

the survivors of Yolanda Hurricane and with the youth.

Give Me to Drink The Oriental Churches celebrates the Week of Prayer for the Christian Unity, during a week of intensive

prayers and spiritual activities that fall under the theme "Give Me to Drink" (John 4/7). They followed up as well the program prepared by the Middle Eastern Council of Churches, the Episcopal Com-mission on Ecumenical Relations of the Assembly of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Lebanon. On this occasion, Tele Lumiere works on broadcasting

special programs centered on the importance of the Church unity in time of divisions, raising prayers with its viewers for unity, reconciliation and peace in Lebanon and the entire world.

Rerun: 10.00 - 8.00 GMT - 3.00 EST

18.00 - 16.00 GMT - 13.00 EST 20.30 - 18.30 GMT

13.30 EST

18.00 - 16.00 GMT - 13.00 EST LIVE

Give Me to Drink Dr. Antoine Tohmé copes with the issue of the Week of

Prayer for the Christian Unity during this year, its im-

portance, the attached program and the necessity of participa-

tion, with Bishop Semaan Atallah and Fr. Tanios Khalil.

Friday January 16th

Saturday January 17th

Saturday January 17th

Be One When they say he died and everything ended, He has risen and it was the begin-

ning. They sowed doubts among people, arrested and treated all His witnesses with violence. Will these events make

them stronger or will they decline and have fear in front of torture and death?

Will their unity save them?

Written by: Tarek Chidiac

Directed by: Charbel Kamel

Opening of the Prayer Week for Unity Under the theme “Give me to Drink” (John 4,7), the churches in Lebanon start the

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, through a prayer at St Aphrem Syriac Orthodox

Church- Achrafieh.

Sunday January 18th

Sunday January 25th

Saturday January 24th

20.30 - 18.30 GMT-13.30 EST

Closing of the Prayer Week for Unity Together we pray and reap the fruits of this blessed week, during the closing prayer at St

Elias Church– Antelias.

19.00 - 17.00 GMT - 14.00 EST LIVE

We Believe in One Church

Worship songs and hymns in several lan-

guages and different ecclesiastical rites, in

addition to reflections with representatives

of all churches, in a special episode , at

Our Lady of Unity Monastery– al

Yarze, with Fr. Roukoz Boutros and

Dany Antoun.

SIGNIS condemns the attack on ―Charlie Hebdo‖

SIGNIS, the World Catholic Association for Communication condemned

unequivocally the terrible attack on the offices of the Charlie Hebdo magazine, joining with the Holy Father and representatives of all religions who have condemned this attack and the

actions of all those who spread hatred, fear and violence, which in the words of Pope Francis, “destroys human

life, violates the dignity of the person, radically undermines the fundamental good of peaceful coexistence between individuals and peoples, despite differences of nationality, religion and culture.” As communicators, they reaffirmed their commitment to work for a culture of peace which respects the life and dignity of everyone, reiterated their support for the fundamental principle of freedom of expression and for all those journalists around the world who

face the threat of death or injury in carrying out their profession. Finally, SIGNIS called on all people of good will to join together to help build a world where those of all cultures and faiths may live and work together in peace.

Yaziji in

Kuwait

and Ghattas Metropolitan to the

Diocese Presiding over a Church and media delegation, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of

Antioch and All the East John X headed to Kuwait, in a new peaceful journey, from the 13th

to the 18th of January, celebrating the enthrone-ment of Bishop Ghattas Hazim, Metropolitan

to the Diocese of Baghdad and Kuwait. As usual, Tele L u m i e r e

followed up this visit with all its

I s l a m i c - Christian p o p u l a r ,

official and religious different stops. From Kuwait, Yaziji asserted that “We will not accept that religion is

used to separate people, brothers, especially

with these conditions in the region, we are the children of peace, love and we long for achieving them… Between “we” and “you, “and” does no

longer exist, we are one and what gathers us is one God.

Highlighted Programs

14.00 - 12.00 GMT - 7.00 EST

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16.00 - 14.00 GMT - 9.00 EST

3.00 - 1.00 GMT - 20.00 EST

17.00 - 15.00 GMT - 10.00 EST

7.00 - 5.00 GMT - 00.00 EST 9.00 - 7.00 GMT - 2.00 EST

12.15 - 10.15 GMT - 5.15 EST

19.00 - 17.00 GMT - 12.00 EST

A Concert from Canada

At the Church of St Anthony the Great- Canada,

watch this evening on the feast of its patron presented by

the Choirs of the Parish, Maranatha and Fraternités

Monastiques de Jerusalem.

Holy Mass of

Metropolitan

Ghattas Hazim’s Enthronement With the Orthodox Church, we celebrate the enthrone-ment of Metropolitan Gattas Hazim to the Diocese

of Baghdad and Kuwait, presided over by Patriarch John X, in a solemn Holy Mass from Kuwait.

Saturday January 17th Our Savior Is Born and He Is

Christ, Our Lord In Jordan, we sing for the Nativity of the Savior with Our Lady of the Annuncia-tion Choir- Amman in a Christmas

concert, led by the singer Ibrahim Naawas.

Special News Bulletin on Pope’s Journey to Sri Lanka and

the Philippines How did the Sri Lankan and Philippines’ people welcome Pope Francis? What are the most important stages of the visit and the Holy Father’s most important speeches? What were the fruits at the

end of the journey? More details in a special newscast.

The Hermitage of Miracles Together, we make a pilgrimage on the Anniversary of the Father of Monks and the Star of the Desert to the Hermitage of St Anthony the Great of Our

Lady of Tamish Monastery in a documentary with Périna Nassif.

Holy Spirit Interactive On the sidelines of his preaching visit to Lebanon, the Founder of the Holy Spirit Interactive Aneel Aranha and the Deacon Joseph Kha-dij reveal through this encounter the objectives of this evangelization mission nowadays and its programs, and what’s next? Know more with

Rosio Abi Fadel and her guests.

Encounter of Pope Francis with

the Families in Philippines In front of the families’ joy and sadness, their concerns and problems, their thirst to the Word of God, what does Pope

Francis say to those coming in crowds to meet him, within the framework of his journey to Philippines?

The Future in the Memory of the Past Samir Estphan and Roula Elia tackle the issue of education through a comparison between the past and presence in addition to the real situation of education in Lebanon since the first day. Lebanon Missed You

He departed but was never forgotten by people who continued to reiterate his poems, praising his thought even after his departure. Join us and salute the soul of

Lebanon’s legend poet Saïd Akl, in a special episode

with May Mansour.

Holy Mass

with Pope

Francis in the Philippines At the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception in Manila- the Philippines, we pray with the

crowds, clergy and laity, in the Holy Mass, presided over by Pope Francis.

Sunday January 18th

Challenges

The mind’s trial and the science’s confusion regarding the deadlock

of Spirituality and Metaphysics, how do you explain the apparitions

of St Charbel? Will have answers to questions? Healings are

poured forth on the world of science so does it fall apart in front of

them? Raymond Nader, Nohad al-Shami and Helena Abi

Khalil witness from Annaya to the apparitions of St Charbel,

with Charbel Zouein.

20.30 - 18.30 GMT - 13.30 EST

9.30 - 7.30 GMT- 2.30 EST LIVE

12.00 - 10.00 GMT - 5.00 EST LIVE

15.00 - 13.00 GMT - 8.00 EST

Opening Holy Mass of Seyfo’s Massacres

Centenary In the memory of the Syriac Genocide in 1915, we begin with the Syriac Orthodox community the first centenary with a solemn Mass presided over by Patri-

arch Aphrem II, at the Cathedral of St John

Srouji- Sabtiyeh.

And the Child Jesus of Prague Dwelled

Among Us How did this Miraculous Child Arrive to Prague- Czech Republic? How is veneration important? What is the role played by the Carmelite Sisters

in spreading His worship and veneration wherever they are? What are the graces poured out by the Child of Prague? Watch this documentary with the

Carmelite Fr. Nohra Sfeir.

La Buona Battaglia- Part I Facing the ghost of war with the audacity of the father and the courage of the heroes, his cause was the human per-son: Don Pietro Papagallo in a nice battle.

20.30 - 18.30 GMT - 13.30 EST 19.00 - 17.00 GMT - 12.00 EST

Special

News

Bulletin on the Pope’s Visit to Sri

Lanka and the Philippines The most important moments of the Holy

Father’s apostolic journey to Sri Lanka and the Philippines, and its most important results are highlighted by the newscast’s team.

Monday January 19th

15.00 - 13.00 GMT - 8.00 EST

17.00 - 15.00 GMT

10.00 EST

Le Recital Chant du Nouvel An With the choir of children singers La Chanterie de Beyrouth, we begin the new year with the most wonderful songs and hymns, at St Louis Cathedral of the Capuchins-

Bab Idris.

Eat Well, Be Healthy What is the difference between the plant and animal source foods? Which one helps to fight

cancer? Get the answer with the Nutritionist

Eliane Moawad.

Tuesday January 20th

Friday January 23rd

22.00 - 20.00 GMT - 15.00 EST 20.30 - 18.30 GMT - 13.30 EST

17.30 - 15.30 GMT - 10.30 EST

21.30 - 19.30 GMT - 14.30 EST LIVE

18.00 - 16.00 GMT - 13.00 EST 19.00 - 17.00 GMT - 12.00 EST

22.00 - 20.00 GMT - 15.00 EST 22.30 - 20.30 GMT - 15.30 EST

15.00 - 13.00 GMT - 8.00 EST 19.00 - 17.00 GMT - 12.00 EST

23.00 - 21.00 GMT - 16.00 EST

15.00 - 13.00 GMT- 8.00 EST

The Icon of Unity

Get to know more about the Icon of the Council of Jerusa-

lem that goes back to the late seventh century: its symbols,

significance and relation to the Gospel in this documentary.

The Essence of Holiness How does Patriarch Gebrael Boutros Hjoula sacrifice himself for the Maronite community, so he was burnt alive for his people? What was the wonder that took place at his tomb? Patriarch Hjoula, a school in sacrifice with

Charbel el-Khoury, the guest of Elie Issa

The Genius of Our Century Who is “al-Kadimi” according to the poet Saïd Akl? Highlights on the thought of the late poet in this encounter with May Mansour, recalling his positions.

The latest and most important news of North Lebanon

are the focus of a special news bulletin with Léa Adel Mehmari.

Salutes He is named after the Redeemer (al- Fadi) and his relation with Jesus and Mary is strong and deep. Sa-lute the artist Fadi Ibrahim with Fr. Youssef Mwanes.

The Word He came because God loved us greatly, was born to teach us humility and give us salvation.

How do we interpret today the Sacrament of the Incarnation with Msgr. Boulos

Feghali and Marie- Therese Basha.

North News

My Life is Christ

How was Dr. Mohammad Rahoumeh con-

verted to Christianity? What attracts him in

this religion? How does he live it? Life testimony

with Gisele Hachem Zared.

South News The latest devel-

opments coming from the South of Lebanon are highlighted in a special news bulletin with Sandra Zeinati.

Wednesday January 21st I Dream of a Country What country does Dr. Naji Alman dream of? How is the environment important to enhance the civilization of a country? Does he believe in the resurrection of the country? Learn more with Tony

Chedid.

Mr. Tech The world evolves, and technology advances. Antoine Tannous continues his program for a new season at the same timing, revealing the latest achievements and innova-tions and considering deeply their effects.

Praying Poems How does the poet Hassan al- Basatati express through his poem his relation with God, his homeland Syria and its situation in Christianity though this encounter of poems with the poet Antoine Maroun

Saad.

The Journey of Holiness The betraying hand kills people, but is not able to under-mine his thought, spirit and faith. Bitter events took place and revealed the mystery of existence mixed with the Heavenly love and the sublime faith. Watch the biography

of the martyr Fr. Genadios Mourani (OMM) with May Mansour.

20.30 - 18.30 GMT - 13.30 EST LIVE

15.00 - 13.00 GMT - 8.00 EST

22.00 - 20.00 GMT

15.00 EST 22.30 - 20.30 GMT - 15.30 EST

17.30 - 15.30 GMT - 10.30 EST 19.00 - 17.00 GMT

12.00 EST

22.00 - 20.00 GMT - 15.00 EST

And He Revealed Himself to Us

You are called to praise and the Lord for His blessings and

saints, in a concert with St Elias Salvatorian Choir-

Zahle, at Our Lady of Zahle and Bekaa Sanctuary.

The World’s Latest

Developments Interesting information about the latest developments on the cultural, artistic, educational and social developments in a special section with Marie Hosry.

Thursday January 22nd God Is Love! Is God’s love based on our feelings, deeds, and our love to Him or does it rely on His loyalty? What are we asked to do as Christians to bene-fit from the opportunities God gives to us? “His

Mercies Never Come to an End” a new theme discussed by Fr. Marwan Khoury and Therese el- Hajj.

Era of Reforms A documentary translated into Arabic highlighting divisions in the West, the journey of the Popes at that time and the way they dealt with the crises.

Christmas and the Popes Dr. Naji Kozaily and Dany Antoun conclude their pro-gram with highlights on the significance of Christmas

according to Pope Francis, showing the importance of this

family on this feast.

Icons and

Verses How is made the traditional writing of

icons? What are its basics and tech-

niques? Learn more with Fr. Charbel

Bou Abboud and Leila Basbous Souaïbe.

Era of Reforms A documentary highlighting the Catholic Refor-mation when the

Church made a series of reforms amidst the great

chaos and difficulties during the fourth

and fifth century,

aiming at putting an end to evil deeds.