Say the rosary in Maltese with gadget
Now you can recite the rosary in Maltese with this gadget.
Modern technology has seeped deep into one of the Church’s oldest traditions with the creation of a gadget which helps the faithful recite the rosary in Maltese.
Manufactured in China, the gadget already exists in several other languages, including Italian, French, German and English.
But the enterprising Ċentru Animazzjoni u Komunikazzjoni (ĊAK) of the Franciscan Conventuals came up with the idea to translate the rosary to Maltese to reach a wider audience, including the elderly.
Fr Paul Darmanin from ĊAK explained that the firm which manufactures the gadget is a Catholic company which immediately accepted the idea of having a Maltese version.
The recording was carried out in Malta and sent abroad for digitising. The Maltese version of the rosary comes on a sound card which is inserted into the battery-operated gadget. The rosaryin English is also available on a separate soundcard.
“There are several advantages of going digital. This is the Holy Rosary in MP3, a gadget that is so small it can be taken around with you everywhere. Now you do not have to wait for the rosary to be recited on the radio but you can recite it everywhere, even in the car,” Fr Darmanin explained.
The gadget comes with in-built speakers and can be recited at the touch of a button. It chooses the mystery automatically, according to the day of the week and has three recitation modes: the ‘follow me’ mode (where the faithful repeat the prayers from the electronic rosary); the ‘counting’ mode (which works like an electronic rosary bead and prompts the next prayer), and the ‘alternation’ mode (which acts like your prayingpartner).
The gadget also has a daily 3 p.m. alarm for the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. The €23 gadget comes with the soundcard, a wrist band, an instruction manual, a headset and two AAA batteries.
It is available from CAK’s Emmaus in Birkirkara and leading Christian bookshops.
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avy vella-garlitz
Oct 17th 2011, 23:26
im disgusted i didnt even want to read the article ................ shame on anyone who falls for this ..
Mr Eric Gahn
Oct 17th 2011, 15:08
Ironic how if it were for the Church such gadgets would never have seen the light of day. It stood against teaching and the advancement of science in more ways than one can count. And here they are, today, flagging this new device which allows the meek and faithful to say the rosary in many modes.
D Galea
Oct 18th 2011, 00:12
The first schools in Malta were not state schools but schools set up by the religious. So so much for your empty vacous statement.
Ah yes, I forgot that Its cool and hip to attack the Church and Christians at every available opportunity.
Pardon me for interrupting you....do carry on.
W Knight
Oct 17th 2011, 14:23
So an mp3 was created and digitised into a commercial device and it seems is the only one that can take the produced soundcard. Why one asks, especially as most maltese already have a sound device permanently stuck to one ear, [mobile phone], that can play mp3s and has alarm clock functions, has it not been offered as a free mp3 download?
Unless it was it as seems just a money making gimmick. I am sure anyone could easliy with a computer produce thier own version of this mp3 and give it away to all from websites. That way those such as the elderly on limited means, who could be in the biggest need for this due to failing eyesight and memory would be aided.
I do not have sufficent maltese language abilty to record the mp3 myself but if someone reading this thinks it is worthwhile I would only be too pleased to host it for free download from my own website.
That being the case I will add my email address in a comment in reply to any support to my suggestion.
D Galea
Oct 17th 2011, 12:30
. Great news.
I plan to buy one for myself and at least another four as Christmas presents for relatives
Andre Laspina
Oct 17th 2011, 11:20
The Rosary may not appeal to some people but there are others who feel that it is an effective way of praying. Prayer is powerful and gives meaning to life experiences if you do believe in it.Obviously everyone has his/her way of praying but let us not shoot down this innovative gaget if it can help people in any way.
Mr Eric Gahn
Oct 17th 2011, 11:16
#1 on my Xmas list - The iRosary.
John Spiteri
Oct 17th 2011, 10:46
You only need to look at the comments being left to know that there is great power in the rosary against evil in the world, and it makes a great weopon against satan himself.
Maria Camilleri
Oct 17th 2011, 14:32
yep. sure.
John Spiteri
Oct 17th 2011, 10:44
You only need to look at the comments being left to know that there is great power in the rosary against evil in the world, and it makes a great weopon against satan himself.
Rob Camper
Oct 16th 2011, 22:43
If one has to have a tool to remember his prayers than i suggest that you self analyse what you believe in and get out of the repetitive parrot praying,all it is a money making gadget laced with a hint of bible bashing...religion is a platform used for violence!!!!!
G G Debono
Oct 16th 2011, 20:05
I think I'll stick to my Tibetan Prayer wheel.
Mr Eric Gahn
Oct 17th 2011, 12:54
But is it electronic? You Buddhists are sooo stone age.
Steve Zammit
Oct 16th 2011, 19:20
Wow 33 comments just because a recorder that says the rosary in Maltese is now for sale
Get a life people, if you don't need it or don't want it, just don't buy it! Simple
Martin Saliba
Oct 16th 2011, 19:53
When are you going to get yours , life i mean seeing that you have also commented ?
Karl Consiglio
Oct 16th 2011, 18:18
I like how this article refers to the rosary as a tradition. Indeed thats all it is.
Karl Consiglio
Oct 16th 2011, 17:40
Available for Satanic purposes too, or will there be some kind of check?
jennifer camilleri
Oct 16th 2011, 17:33
And take away the rosary bead? I always carry a one in my handbag ! It signifies protection to me and this gadget is certainly not going to replace my rosary bead.
Rob Camper
Oct 16th 2011, 22:49
Jennifer you make sure you swing those beads out and get some protection when you're being raped,mugged or assaulted..when does this religious archaic idiocracy end????
Ms Maria Vella
Oct 17th 2011, 12:32
Rob Camper
Your arrogance and intolerance says alot about you.
People have every right to keep what they like in their handbag without being vilified.
Like you have every right to think that religion is idiotic, other people have every right to think that it is not without being ridiculed
Grow up
Karl Consiglio
Oct 16th 2011, 16:57
Just about as kitsch as it gets.
Mr peter gauci
Oct 16th 2011, 15:45
ma hawnx min jisimghu fuq ir-radju r-ruzarju? ma hawnx min jitfa cd u jisimghu? Dan mhux hazin. Kellhom bzonn ituh lit-tfal halli minnu jibdew ir-ruzarju. Kemm hawn min ikun jixtieq jghidu ma xi hadd halli ma jhossux wahdu? Kulhadd irid jattakka jghid xi haga, qedin ix-xahar ta ottubru kull min kiteb qalu r-ruzarju dan ix-xahar?
James Tyrrell
Oct 16th 2011, 15:23
That's technology for you but are you also aware that the church have introduced automated confessions? See here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgmQM9cDPHk
Roger Tirazona
Oct 16th 2011, 14:38
It's great for when you're too busy washing your car, doing house chores or enjoying Poker night; the gadget will say the Rosary for you!
Let's all remember its electronics were all made in Atheist China.
Karl von Brockdorff
Oct 16th 2011, 14:20
oh boy! Christmas cannot come soon enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
renald williams
Oct 16th 2011, 13:07
Jesus in His Gospels told us
1.to whom to pray
If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, ask. John 15:7.
In My name; ask. John 16:24
2. how to pray
when you are praying, do not use meaningless repetion as the Gentiles do, for they suppose that they will be heard for their many words. Matthew 6:7.
3.who He is
Jesus is our All Love… Mark 10:21; John Chapters 11, 13, 14, 15, 20, 21.
All Mercy… Matthew 9:36, 14:14, 15:32, 20:34; Mark 1:41, 5:19, 6:34, 8:2; Luke 7:13.
Joy… John 15:11, 16:24, 17:13.
Door to Heaven… John 10:7-9.
Refuge of Sinners… Luke 15:2, 18:13-14.
Comfort of Criers… Matthew 5:4; Luke 6:21, 7:13; John 11:33.
Spiritual cleaning and sainthood… John 14:6, 15:3, 17:19.
Spiritual Parent… Matthew 23:37; Luke 13:34; John 1:12, 12:36.
Name of Hope… Matthew 12:21.
Our Advocate… John14:16.
He who has Gracious words for us… Luke 4:22.
He who Prays for us… John 14:16, 16:26, 17:9, 17:20.
Read the Gospels… peace and health wishes
michael sammut
Oct 17th 2011, 08:23
finished?
Ian Morris
Oct 16th 2011, 12:57
I am very surprised any member of the clergy would endorse this gadget. It is distracting and defeats the whole object. The Rosary is not just reciting and repetition or following someone else. it isn't difficult, every catholic is taught as a child to recite the Creed, the Lord's prayer, the Hail Mary and the Glory Be. The whole point of the rosary is to MEDITATE ON EACH MYSTERY while reciting the prayers, as requested by Our Lady, not mindless repetition. For those against the rosary - Live and let live.
Martin Saliba
Oct 16th 2011, 12:49
Oh shucks , if only thosed opposed to divorce had this gadget before the referendum they might have won .
Joe Galea
Oct 16th 2011, 12:03
"Fr Paul Darmanin explained that the firm which manufactures the gadget is a Catholic company." I understand that this is enough proof that this gadget is authentic and blessed by this company, and above all that, a chance for a miracle.
The other one is "Now you do not have to wait for the rosary to be recited on the radio but you can recite it everywhere, even in the car." That is ,if you're faithful enough that you're not going to cause an accident and kill some one in the process ,by being distracted while you're driving.
If I happened to be the CEO of this company ,I would be more than willing to do business with all the various and different religious denominations around the world.Because while all religions are what they are, money on the other hand is all real, no doubt about it:)
Gerry Cowie
Oct 16th 2011, 11:31
I see there is already one person saying it is a waste of money! I wonder why that is? He just does not need to buy one if he does not want it! It might be good for those learning Maltese, of course. And no doubt anti-Catholic persons will be adding their comments as the day goes on!
Emma Xerri
Oct 16th 2011, 13:47
Thank you Gerry, I know that you were expecting me. All I can say about this one is that the Church is keeping with the times, the only drawback is that it is being produced in China.
Why didn’t the Church set up a factory in say a poor Catholic country and produce these gadgets there and pay the workers a liveable wage and provide good working conditions, instead of in an atheist State renowned for its human right's abuses. I guess the Church will do anything to save a buck.
W Cassar
Oct 16th 2011, 14:02
No surprise to see you here too Gerry, only difference is that you were here first....it speaks volumes :)
J.C. Borg
Oct 16th 2011, 11:28
Those who are not interested need not "waste" any money on this gadget.
However I intend to by one for each of my children.
Mark Abdilla
Oct 16th 2011, 14:50
Hope your kids like brainwashing :)
J.C. Borg
Oct 16th 2011, 17:33
MrAbdilla, my kids are intelligent enough not to leave stupid persons brainwash them.
B. Pollacco
Oct 16th 2011, 11:19
haga tajba al ghazzienin xD
Henry S. Pace
Oct 16th 2011, 11:15
Destructive comments always come to light first. .
Andrea Portelli
Oct 16th 2011, 10:48
lofl!!
we're such a sad lot aren't we? *awaits some "thou heathen!" comments*
Mark Abdilla
Oct 16th 2011, 10:06
What a waste of money.
Mr Ernest Vella
Oct 16th 2011, 10:57
@ Mark Abdilla, x'hela ta spazju fuq l-internet b'kumment vojt u bla sens. Jekk ma joghgbokx tixtrihx imma meta tmut, qassis u Knisja tigi bzonn!!! Fl-ahhar mill-ahhar, idur fejn idur dejjem ghandu tispicca.
Mark Abdilla
Oct 16th 2011, 14:48
Remain brainwashed all you like! Keep falling for this crap :) I don't care. When death comes, it comes. I don't need a corrupt institution for help.
Karl Consiglio
Oct 16th 2011, 18:05
Ermest Vella,
Dak il-hin dak li jkun dieghed immut ikun disprat..
.Doesnt prove God's existence.
Victor Rodenas
Oct 16th 2011, 09:34
Communist China is helping Christians all over the World to recite the Rosary,.........oh what people do for money.
Emma Xerri
Oct 16th 2011, 10:54
The Catholic Church is gathering a large following in China. In fact it is the only one being allowed by the Government. Christians and others are still persecuted by the now Fascist China.
Mr Ernest Vella
Oct 16th 2011, 10:58
Victor, sinjal li ma qrajtx l-artiklu...Catholic Company!!! mela mhux Communist China imma haddiema li qed jaqghalu l-ghejxien
charlo' sammut
Oct 16th 2011, 09:15
Manufactured in China ? cheap labour ? child labour ? dawn ic cekjawhom ?
Mr Ernest Vella
Oct 16th 2011, 10:57
A Catholic Company....taf taqra jew?
Mark Camilleri
Oct 16th 2011, 14:54
Catholic company or not these things still exist in China and I'm pretty sure it is run by Chinese people with a Chinese system. Having said that I am not against such gadgets. Many Catholics forgot how to pray their own prayers and these might help them to recall that which was dutifully taught when they were younger
Ramon Casha
Oct 16th 2011, 07:46
Fans of Douglas Adams may remember the Electric Monk that featured in one of his novels. Reality it seems is catching up with comedy science fiction.
I wonder how long it will take to make the first cyborg confessionals :)
Mr Ernest Vella
Oct 16th 2011, 11:00
naqbel mieghek fuq haga...ir-ruzarju jekk ma jinghadx b'devozzjoni u ma jkunx meditat imma tisimghu biss ma jkun jiswa ghalxejn.
Please choose the reason of your report below: