Archbishop Paul Cremona this morning urged married couples to show forgiveness, be patient and less self-centered.

In a short message after meeting families at the Curia, Mgr Cremona said no problem was too big if couples kept God in their life.

He noted that today the Church celebrated the Holy Family and said the family was a fundamental value.

"Through their love couples give birth to children and God wants them to continue raising their children in love," Mgr Cremona said.

He was accompanied by Auxiliary Bishop Charles Scicluna and Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Mercieca.

The bishops were treated to an adaptation of Kurt Calleja's Eurovision song This is the Night by children from the Dingli parish children's commission.

As the children sang away, dance and all to the upbeat tune, the bishops looked on with a smile. The Archbishop rewarded their effort by distributing chocolates.

The bishops then mingled with the small crowd as children from Christabel's choir sang Christmas carols.