August 2016 Archives

Pope Francis: Enslaved women deserve “peace, justice, love”

16/08/2016

Pope Francis on Monday expressed his hope women enslaved to the “arrogance of the powerful” will be allowed to have a life of “peace, justice, and love.” The Holy Father was speaking during his Angelus address for the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. “The Assumption of Mary is a great mystery that pertains to all of us, regarding our future;” Pope Francis said…

14/08/2016

It‑Tnejn 15 ta’ Awwissu, fid‑9:15 a.m., l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna jiċċelebra Quddiesa Pontifikali fil‑festa ta’ Sidtna Marija Mtellgħa s‑Sema u jinseġ il‑paniġierku, fil‑Knisja Arċipretali, il‑Mosta. Watch ‘Live’ fuq YouTube
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14/08/2016

Greek mythology has some serious lessons to teach us. Much as proverbs are quintessential wisdom passed on from one generation to the next, so are myths. Ovid, that great Latin story teller, gives us the story of Midas, King of Phrygia. The god Bacchus asks Midas to choose his own reward. “Cause whatsoever I shall touch to change at once to yellow gold”, Midas replies. Bacchus grants his wish…

13/08/2016

Is‑Sibt 13 ta’ Awwissu 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ċċelebra Quddiesa mal‑familji, fit‑tielet jum tat‑Tridu għall‑festa ta’ Santa Marija, Ħal Għaxaq. Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
Knisja Parrokkjali, Ħal Għaxaq 13 ta’ Awwissu 2016 Ippermettuli noffri ħsieb qasir ispirat l-ewwel nett minn din l-okkażjoni sabiħa. Qegħdin fit-tielet Tridu li jwassalna għall-festa tal-Assunta…

13/08/2016

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In the past weeks we were shaken by several acts of terrorism that cut short the lives of many people. In a few weeks, in France, Germany and Iraq, these terror attacks killed children and their parents, young people and scores of others. As we know, a few days ago an elderly priest was murdered at the altar during the celebration of Mass…

13/08/2016

In their Pastoral Letter on the occasion of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Maltese Bishops referred to the protection of life at every stage, and to the improvement of its quality in every aspect. The Bishops shed light as to what extent the Christian should keep himself informed, following which he is to take a conscious decision with regards to any medicinal products that may terminate life at the beginning of conception…

13/08/2016

In the past weeks we were shaken by several acts of terrorism that cut short the lives of many people. In a few weeks, in France, Germany and Iraq, these terror attacks killed children and their parents, young people and scores of others. As we know, a few days ago an elderly priest was murdered at the altar during the celebration of Mass…

12/08/2016

Is the gain of the few rising above the common good? The Church Environment Commission (KA) while noting the eagerness with which a sector of the Maltese society is currently promoting a new trend of constructing high rise buildings, and having witnessed the complaints and reactions put forward by a considerable number of Maltese residents following the granting of permits in this respect in Mriehel and Sliema, feels that there is still a number of questions to be answered and doubts to be cleared about these projects and their impact on the quality of life of Maltese citizens…

12/08/2016

On Thursday 11th August 2016, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna, met with the young pilgrims who came back from World Youth Day in Poland. Many youths from different youth groups and communities shared their experiences of Krakow with the Archbishop, who was very touched by their testimonies. The event started with a session of prayer and meditation, followed by experiences given by the pilgrims…

12/08/2016

Il‑Ġimgħa 12 ta’ Awwissu 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna pparteċipa f’laqgħa ta’ talb maż‑żgħażagħ tal‑Mixja Neo‑Katekumenali li attendew iċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet li saru fil-Polonja fl-okkażjoni tal‑Jum Dinji taż‑Żgħażagħ 2016, fil‑Katekumenju, il‑Ħamrun. Message by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
Katekumenju, il-Ħamrun 12 ta’ Awwissu 2016 Kif wegħedna lil xulxin erġajna ltqajna, u anke tal-esperjenzi qawwija li qsamtu miegħi u ma kull wieħed u waħda minna…