If the expectant mother feels closer to God, she can spiritually connect better with her unborn baby. It is the community’s duty to help her do that especially in this time of vulnerability. A healthy mother means a healthy baby. The spiritual side of humanity should not be undermined.
Introduction In my previous post on the interdict, I described what an interdict entails under the current Code of Canon Law (CIC/1983). However, when discussing Malta and the events of the 1960s, it is crucial Read more
Introduction In a previous post, I explained the role of the Defender of the Bond in marriage annulment proceedings. However, the Defender of the Bond is just one role of several others in the Ecclesiastical Read more
Understanding the Ecclesiastical Interdict Introduction In Malta, the word ‘interdett’ (interdict) rarely feels like a neutral, official term. For many Maltese, it evokes memories of the political and religious conflicts of the 1960s. It might Read more