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Karl Chircop's condition improves

Karl Chircop with party supporters at an MLP centre.

An improvement has been registered in the condition of Labour MP Karl Chircop who fell into a deep coma on August 3.

Michael Farrugia, a colleague and a doctor who has been following Dr Chircop closely, told timesofmalta.com that a slight improvement was registered in the past few days but he still needed a lot of prayers and care.

Dr Chircop is in intensive care at Mater Dei Hospital.

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maria magro (on 17/8/08)

though I don't know this young doctor I have always followed his talks from the television,but I always liked his charismatic style way of talking,and I can't stop thinking of him in my prayers and also for the other doctors who are caring for him and mostly for his wife and his young family,may the Lord help him in all his needs to regain his health and be back with his family and friends.God bless

Emanuel Brincat (on 17/8/08)

I hope that he will continue with progress. Malta still needs you Carl.
Emanuel Brincat
MLP 9 Distrctt Secretary
Coubcillor Msida

frida farrugia (on 17/8/08)

Keep fighting Karl,, sure you are not alone. Lot of people are after you with there prayers. You are treated with care and love,, just the same you did to others. May the almighty God ,and the blessed virgin be with you and your family From family farrugia paola.

ray pace (on 16/8/08)

Praise The Lord and Our Lady for this news - hope this progress is maintained.

Emmanuel Mallia (on 16/8/08)

I am so happy to hear this news. Will pray to God and Our lady that full recovery will come through.

tessie cassar (on 16/8/08)

that's the news we have been waiting for!This is only the first step of a long walk. We are with you in our prayers. May God keep you close to his loving Heart!

Dr. Noel Calleja (on 16/8/08)

I knew Karl when he bought his blue Mazda 323 estate and he brought it over to the Gasan service garange for servicing. Since than we always shown respect to each other. May God be with you, my dear friend and with the reat of your family, You are in our prayers

Antoine Vella (on 16/8/08)

We re very happy to hear this news! This afternoon we ll miss you at Liverpool Supporters Club at Mosta but won t forget you in our prayers!
You ll Never Walk Alone.

Antoine

TESSIE COLEIRO (on 16/8/08)

good news to hear,we are all with you and your family from family coleiro bbugia and my collages at work ,ex duty free airsuplies...............YOU NEVER WALK ALONE. GOD BLESS U

rudolph cini (on 16/8/08)

Great to hear the news that Karl is showing signs of improvement. Karl is a true gentleman. I had to opportunity to meet him a couple of times when I was the President of MUMN and all I can say that he is a great person. When I heard the news of his condition I was left without words. Keep it up Karl and all your family.

Saviour Coleiro (on 16/8/08)

WELL DONE>>>KARL ........ YOU CAN DO IT,ALL OF US PRAYING FOR YOU, KEEP FIGHTING KARL GOD WITH YOU...........FAMILY COLEIRO VITTORIOSA.

Stephen Abela (on 16/8/08)

We are every day praying for your full recovery ! Come on Karl do just like your very loved Liverpool did against Milan in Istanbul ! Give us a wonderful comeback !

Jeffrey Farrugia (on 16/8/08)

Even though I haven't seen you for quite some time, actually since our teenage years, I've been following your career from afar, It has been gratifying to see you achieve what your dad would have been so proud to have seen you do. I am deeply saddened to hear of your unfortunate mishap, still, without knowing the extent of the damage, I know that if anyone can pull out of this this, YOU can. We want to see the friendly smile of a top bloke again. NEVER GIVE UP! EVER!
Cheers to you. Jeffrey Farrugia Sydney Australia.

SANDRA GRIMA (on 16/8/08)

COME ON KARL WE KNOW YOU CAN DO IT. YOU ALWAYS FIGHT BACK AND ALTHOUGH THIS REQUIRES MUCH MORE STRENGHT, WITH ALL OUR PRAYERS, AND ALSO, I AM SURE GOD KNOWS ALL THE GOOD YOU DO,YOU'LL BE ABLE TO MAKE IT! GOD BE WITH YOU AND DON'T GIVE UP! SANDRA, ANTON, JODY AND IAN GRIMA ,PAOLA.

Eddie Bonello (on 16/8/08)

Great news. We are all with you and your family in this hour of need. Let us all pray for Karl's recovery so that he can continue to contribute to the well being of others as he has always done. A true gentleman with a heart of gold. KEEP ON FIGHTING KARL.

Ronnie Pellegrini (on 16/8/08)

Good news hearing that our friend Karl's condition improved. May God help Karl for full recovery.

dominic zammit (on 16/8/08)

Let's hope that ''Santa Marija'' gives us and his loved ones Carl back as healthy as ever.

Maria Dolores Fenech (on 16/8/08)

Please keep remembering Dr Chircop in your prayers.
Keep fighting Dr Chircop!

D Fenech (on 16/8/08)

If nothing else, reading these comments about Karl Chircop is an uplifting experience! Even from his bed in hospital Karl is able to move people, although he cannot physically move himself. He is teaching us all the true value of living,family and above all politics! He is helping us reflect on true and lasting values. For that we thank you Karl!
Dear Lord,
Please continue to work your miracle through Karl and, if it be your will, help him return to his family and to all those who love and respect him.
Amen

Lucia Vella (on 16/8/08)

great news to hear , may god be with you karl we keep praying for you and your loved ones. for lord nothing is possible, love in jesus christ who loves us and gave up his life so we can live forever. god bless you karl.

Owen Bonnici M.P. (on 15/8/08)

Karl, you're in our prayers all the time! Keep on fighting!

GLADYS (on 15/8/08)

Wonderful news hearing that Karl is being improved.Our prayers was heard BUT he needs more prayers to be FULLY RECOVERY. May i please appeal to all Maltese and Gozitians to keep on praying for KARL.
The Power of GOD
within you,
is
greater than
the pressures
around you.
KEEP GOING KARL,
FOR SURE
GOD IS ALWAYS
WITH YOU!!
(GLADYS AND SALVINU CARUANA M'XLOKK)

PHILIP BORG (on 15/8/08)

Good news Michael! Thanks for all your constant care and that of Dr Joe Cassar who, i know, is giving his utmost for Karl's recovery, in spite of his challenging task at Mater Dei. Oh yes, such instances prove that some politicians do have a heart! As Gavin says, Karl fights incessantly anything unjust in life!

Karl is one of the most ethically correct and intelligent politicians i have ever met and i feel honoured to have him as a close friend. When i last visted him in hospital he didn't radiate his usual smile but had a serene face... a mirror of a loyal and dedicated servant of all of us in need - whether his medical profession or his political acumen. Dear Adriana affectionately held his hand and am sure the Lord was and still is holding the other!

Our hearts are with you dear friend! Our prayers will support you and your loved ones!

gavin Gulia (on 15/8/08)

Great news. Karl is a fighter and he's fighting. Every day brings new hope. We are all praying for your recovery Karl.

Fleur, Gavin, Martina and Luigi

Alfred Azzopardi (on 15/8/08)

Prayers and faith can move mountains. Praise the Lord.
Dear Karl the nation is praying for your recovery.

Frederick Wickman (on 15/8/08)

Dear Karl,
Some good news at last especialy on this day in our village feast in Gudja. You are not going to be here with us this time but we are with you in our prayers.
May St. Mary be With You
Freddie and Mary Wickman (Gudja)

dbugeja (on 15/8/08)

Good news

DARIN FARRUGIA (on 15/8/08)

Dear Karl,
may you keep improving day by day..... you are a terrific person!!!
God bless you,
DARIN, ERIKA, MATTHEW AND MIKELA PRAY FOR YOU EVERY DAY.

Joe Cordina (on 15/8/08)

May GOD be with you and your loved ones

Ray Abela (on 15/8/08)

Great news for Karl and his family. Let's keep on praying that he will pull through.

Maria Pizzuto (on 15/8/08)

Thank God and especially the Virgin Mary today being her glorious feast. This shows the power of prayer. Keep on praying for a recovery.

Joe Grima (on 15/8/08)

Wonderful news on this momentous feast of Our Lady. Keep fighting on Karl. Our prayers are with you and with your family every single day and will be with you until you are out of the woods, safe and sound. God bless and keep you

F. Camilleri (on 15/8/08)

Thanks be to the Lord and His Virgin Mother.

A SHORT PRAYER (cf. A Lourdes Prayer Book: Marian Prayers and Devotions, p.45, Family Publications, Oxford UK, 2008)

We fly to thy protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
despise not our petitions
in our necessities,
but deliver us always
from all dangers,
O glorious and blessed Virgin.
Amen.

Reginald Galea (on 15/8/08)

Thank you great God for giving us people like Karl.Be with him and his family in this difficult moment . In the name of all maltese people of good faith, give him a speedy recovery, we just can't afford to loose such a nice gentleman in his prime of life.
THANK YOU GOD ............ AMEN

joseph Dalli (on 15/8/08)

Very happy to hear the good news wish him all the best for a full recovery. Our prayers for him and his family during this difficult time.

Matthew Pace Summer Nights (on 15/8/08)

Am very pleased that Karl has made an improvement, i sincerely hope we have him back to his best! We are all praying for him, Society needs back people like Karl, as he is a lovely bloke, a gentleman, and also a staunch Liverpool Fan! Message to his family please be courageous and always be full of hope!

Denis Catania (on 15/8/08)

More great news on Santa Maria. Viva Santa Maria and hid Doctors.

SIMON AMATO (on 15/8/08)

I AM HAPPY TO HEAR THAT DR KARL IS DOING WELL. LETS PRAY AND HOPE FOR MORE IMPROVEMENT. SAINT MARY KEEP YOUR HAND ON HIM. I HAVE GREAT FEELING THAT DR KARL WILL STAY WITH US IN THIS WORLD. DR KARL YOURE IN OUR HEART AND IN OUR PRAYERS. WE WANT YOU BACK WITH US. FAMILY AMATO. PAOLA

Ramon Casha (on 15/8/08)

I wish all the best to Dr. Chircop - and everyone else in such situations. I hope he makes a full recovery. Well done and continued best efforts to the medical staff.

Alfred Busietta (on 15/8/08)

May the Blessed Mother of God continue watching over Karl and lead him to full recovery.

Emmanuel Vella (on 15/8/08)

I am going to be praying too for Dr. Karl Chircop at 3.00pm. If all Malta will be praying in unison, I am sure great things will happen. Thank you Lord for what you are going to do to our beloveth brother Karl.

Manuel Mifsud (on 15/8/08)

The best news one could hear today the feast of Santa Maria. Let's all pray together for Dr. Chircop to regain his health and be with us soon and for his family to be strong during these difficult times.

Manuel Mifsud

Annie Camilleri (on 15/8/08)

Nice to hear this good news. I will join you with the prayers at 3pm today. May God be with you and your family. We keep on praying everyday.

Mario Sant (on 15/8/08)

Very good news...thank God and obviously the Blessed Virgin Mary (its the Solemnity of her Assumption today)
Come on Dr. Chircop you can make it!

S. Caruana (on 15/8/08)

I'll join in prayer at 3pm today. May the healing power of our Divine and merciful Father be felt in a very special way today through the intercession of our Holy Blessed Virgin Mother. Let our prayers be offered also for all the sick.

Dr. Joseph Grech-Attard (on 15/8/08)

Although abroad, I shall join u all today for prayers to one of the most charismatic and ethical medicall officer and MP of our country. May Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernardette help Karl through this serious illness.

Myriam Vella (on 15/8/08)

Heartfelt thanks to Our Lady. Prayers are crucial in moments of anguish. We have to keep on praying. With God's help nothing is impossible.
I will love you, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold - Psalm 18:1,2.

Andrew Cumbo (on 15/8/08)

Nice to hear this news, come on dear Dr.Karl Chircop, keep on fighting. YOU WILL NEVER WALK ALONE. We are with you and your family in our prayers.

Connie M. Vella (on 15/8/08)

VERY GOOG IDEA MARIO VELLA

Let's all pray at 3:00 p.m. today! Let's all Thank God today

D.Axisa (on 15/8/08)

Great news to hear.......keep on fighting!!!!!

Martin Camilleri (on 15/8/08)

let's keep fingers cross. let's keep on praying on this special day for Catholic Malta

k.Rekasi (on 15/8/08)

La sua assenza ci fa comprendere quanto la sua collaborazione sia preziosa. Ti faccio i miei più cari auguri per una pronta guarigione

francis mizzi (on 15/8/08)

Thanks be to God,let's keep on praying especially on this day being the feast of our lady.

Alex Ellul (on 15/8/08)

May God give him back his health, his family, his profession and and his normal life.

Paul A Attard (on 15/8/08)

May Karl recover soonest possible. All with him and his family. This is one nation whatever our opinions.

Carmel Cacopardo (on 15/8/08)

Everyone is thankful fr the good news.

DR IRIS PACE (on 15/8/08)

We have this good news exactly today , the feast of our BLESSED VIRGIN MARY. I am sure SHE is by his side holding his hand .. Prayers are heard and with GOD nothing is impossible..
LET US KEEP ON PRAYING.

Edric Micallef (on 15/8/08)

That's good news! Let's hope that this is a sign of further improvements. Karl is a genuine politician that Malta still needs. May God be with his family at this difficult moment.

Sylvana Zarb Darmanin (on 15/8/08)

Great News to hear! Our thoughts and prayers are with him and his family.

albert spiteri (on 15/8/08)

Thank God for the good news.

EMMANUEL MAZZITELLI (on 15/8/08)

PRAYER AND HOPE ARE THE MIGHTIEST WEAPONS.

mario vella (on 15/8/08)

Please, can all Malta stop for a minute at 3pm today and thank God and recite The Holy Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. Today will be a special day.
Thank you all Malta.

apgrech (on 15/8/08)

Good news on Sta Maria day. Thanks God and let's hope and pray he'll recover completely.

Eric Psaila (on 15/8/08)

Thanks be to God.
Keep on praying guys.

josephine and alister cachia (on 15/8/08)

So happy to hear this news.Lets keep on praying for him and all those there taking care of him.

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