Pope Francis delivered his second meditation for the retreat for priests at the papal Basilica of St Mary Major. Thursday’s retreat is part of the Jubilee for Priests taking place from 1-3 June. In his second mediation, Pope Francis reflected on the “vessel of mercy.” “Our sin is like a sieve, or a leaky bucket,” he said, “from which grace quickly drains.” But God keeps forgiving us, and applies mercy to our weakness, creating a clean heart within us…
The Archbishop celebrates Mass on the Installation of a New Archpriest of Żurrieq, Fr Karm Mercieca
04/06/2016
Is-Sibt 4 ta’ Ġunju 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna mexxa ċ-ċelebrazzjoni tal-pussess tal-Arċipriet il-ġdid tal-komunità Parrokkjali taż-Żurrieq, Dun Karm Mercieca. Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
Knisja Parrokkjali, iż-Żurrieq4 ta’ Ġunju 2016 Għażiż Arċipriet, Dun Karm, ippermettili noffrilek ftit riflessjonijiet li nispera jkunu ta’ għajnuna għalik fil-missjoni ġdida tiegħek, li tkun ir-ragħaj ta’ dan ir-raħal kbir, dan il-poplu għażiż…
The Faculty of Theology is holding a symposium entitled ‘Mercy towards Immigrants: Theology and Society in Dialogue’, at Villa Francia in Lija, on Monday 6th June 2016, starting at 9:00 a.m. Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna will be opening the symposium which is being held during the Jubilee of Mercy. The Hon. Carmelo Abela, Minister for Home Affairs and National Security, will also deliver an introductory speech. The keynote address will be given by Rev…
Pope Francis celebrated Holy Mass for the conclusion of the Jubilee for Priests on Friday, the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. In his homily for the feast, the Holy Father reflected on “two hearts: the Heart of the Good Shepherd” and the hearts of priests. “The Heart of the Good Shepherd is not only the Heart that shows us mercy, but is itself mercy,” the Pope said…
The Archbishop celebrates Mass on the Installation of a New Archpriest of Żurrieq, Fr Karm Mercieca
04/06/2016
Is-Sibt 4 ta’ Ġunju 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna mexxa ċ-ċelebrazzjoni tal-pussess tal-Arċipriet il-ġdid tal-komunità Parrokkjali taż-Żurrieq, Dun Karm Mercieca. Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
Knisja Parrokkjali, iż-Żurrieq4 ta’ Ġunju 2016 Għażiż Arċipriet, Dun Karm, ippermettili noffrilek ftit riflessjonijiet li nispera jkunu ta’ għajnuna għalik fil-missjoni ġdida tiegħek, li tkun ir-ragħaj ta’ dan ir-raħal kbir, dan il-poplu għażiż…
On Thursday 2nd June 2016, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna led a prayer meeting with priests, as part of the celebrations of the Jubilee of Mercy, at the Sanctuary of The Sacred Heart of Jesus, Ħaż Żebbuġ. During this meeting, Sr Briege McKenna OSC and Rev. Fr Kevin Scallon CM were invited to speak during this meeting.
Pope Francis’ prayer intention for June is for Human Solidarity. That the aged, marginalized, and those who have no one may find–even within the huge cities of the world–opportunities for encounter and solidarity. The Apostleship of Prayer has produced the Pope’s Video on this prayer intention. The full text of the Pope’s Video is below In our cities the elderly and sick are neglected…
The Chesterton Institute for Faith & Culture at Seton Hall University, USA in collaboration with Life Network Foundation (Malta), would like to invite the general public to the 3rd Chesterton Conference on Friday 10th June 2016, at CAK Conference Hall, at S.Sommier Street, Ta’ Paris, Birkirkara, at 7:00pm. Two distinguished speakers from Seton Hall University (New Jersey, USA): Fr Ian Boyd and Dr Dermot Quinn will be giving two short talks entitled “Chesterton and the Culture of Life” and “Chesterton and the Challenge of Eugenics”. This will be followed by a Q&A session…
The Archbishop celebrates Mass at St Dominic's Parish Church, Valletta
02/06/2016
It-Tlieta 31 ta’ Mejju 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ċċelebra Quddiesa tas-Solennità Titulari taż-Żjara ta’ Sidtna Marija lil Eliżabetta u l-200 Anniversarju mit-twaqqif tal-Knisja bħala Bażilika. Il-Quddiesa kienet iċċelebrata fil-Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ San Duminku, il-Belt Valletta. Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ San Duminku, il-Belt Valletta31 ta Mejju 2016 L-ewwel nett irid insellem b’mod partikulari lill-Provinċjal tal-preżenza tiegħek, grazzi ħafna u nirringrazzjak ukoll għażiż Fr Michael, Kappillan, tal-istedina li għamiltli llum intom u tiċċelebraw it-titular ta’ din il-knisja: iż-Żjara ta’ Sidtna Marija lil Eliżabetta…
Pope Francis sent a Message to the participants of a European meeting of prison chaplains taking place in Strasbourg discussing radicalization in prisons. The message, sent by the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, said Pope Francis “wishes to assure all who are serving prison communities of his prayerful solidarity and deep gratitude for their efforts in upholding the human dignity of all those incarcerated.” Pope’s Message to the participants of the European meeting of prison Chaplains His Holiness Pope Francis was pleased to learn of the European meeting of prison chaplains, entitled “Radicalisation in prisons: a pastoral view”, to be held at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg from 30 May to 1 June 2016…
