Monthly Archives: November 2016

“Let us seek our joy and peace by serving others” – The Vicar General to graduates from the Pastoral Formation Institute

10/11/2016

  • Nhar it‑Tlieta 8 ta’ Novembru 2016, saret iċ‑ċerimonja annwali tal‑gradwazzjoni tal-Istitu ta’ Formazzjoni Pastorali li tmexxiet mill‑Vigarju Ġenerali Mons. Joe Galea Curmi, fil‑Knisja ta’ San Duminku, ir‑Rabat. Iċ‑ċerimonja bdiet b’Quddiesa ta’ ringrazzjament, u wara saret il‑preżentazzjoni taċ‑ċertifikati lil 319-il gradwat ġdid.

    Click here to see all photos of the Celebration of Mass and Graduation.

    The Celebration of Mass and Graduation on YouTube Homily by Vicar General Mgr Joe Galea Curmi

  • Knisja ta’ San Duminku, ir-Rabat

    8 ta’ Novembru 2016

    “Aħna qaddejja li ma niswew għal xejn” (Lq 17, 10)…

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Pope Francis calls on us to be instruments of mercy

10/11/2016

  • Pope Francis on Wednesday urged the faithful not to fall into indifference but to become active instruments of mercy.

    Addressing the crowd gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the weekly General Audience at a time in which the Holy Year of Mercy is coming to an end, he reflected on the corporal work of mercy that calls us to visit the sick and the imprisoned…

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‘Amoris Laetitia’ in Maltese

09/11/2016

  • On the occasion of the Jubilee of the Family that was held at the Archbishop’s Seminary in Tal-Virtù, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna presented the Maltese translation of the Apostolic Exhortation ‘Amoris Laetitia’ (Il-Ferħ tal-Imħabba). 

    The Exhortation ‘Amoris Laetitia’ is a collection of the Church’s teachings on the sacrament of marriage and life in the family. The Exhortation also offers practical meditations for married couples to help them reflect on the challenges that life offers in order to deepen their relationship…

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Cardinal Parolin urges Trump to promote world peace

09/11/2016

  • The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, on Wednesday said he hoped the newly elected American president, Donald Trump, would be guided by God to serve his country but also to promote peace and wellbeing in the world.

    Talking to journalists on the sidelines of a conference at Rome’s Lateran University, the cardinal said he respected the will of the American people as expressed in this exercise of democracy…

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Pope: Be on guard against pursuit of power and wealth

09/11/2016

  • We cannot serve God well if we hunger after power and wealth. That was Pope Francis’ message as he reflected on the daily readings at his Santa Marta Mass on Tuesday morning.

    Pope Francis began his homily by saying that if we want to be good and faithful servants of the Lord, we must guard against dishonestly and the pursuit of power…

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Message by the Interdiocesan Commission for the Environment on the occasion of World Town Planning Day

08/11/2016

  • In December 2015, the Interdiocesan Commission for the Environment (KA) proposed some points for reflection and action by Maltese citizens and Government so that as a Maltese nation we do our part to care for our common home. The proposals followed the publication of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si’.

    On World Town Planning Day 2016 which is being observed today, the KA would like to focus on one recommendation that dealt with a national study on property…

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Pope: Raise awareness about “scourge” of human trafficking

08/11/2016

  • On Monday, Pope Francis spoke out against human trafficking, in an address to members of RENATE: Religious in Europe Networking against trafficking and exploitation).

    The group is in Rome for their 2nd European Assembly, which took place on Sunday. The theme of this year’s assembly was “Ending Trafficking Begins with Us.”

    In his address to members of the group, Pope Francis once again denounced “the trade in human beings” as “a modern form of slavery, which violates the God-given dignity of so many of our brothers and sisters, and constitutes a true crime against humanity.” He acknowledged that much has been accomplished in educating the public about human trafficking, but said “much more needs to be done on the level of raising public consciousness” and in coordinating the various efforts of those engaged in fighting against trafficking in human persons…

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The Church’s concern about certain provisions of the Equality Bill

October 2016

07/11/2016

  • “The Church is against every form of discrimination and for this reason supports the EU Directives which promote equality and prohibit discrimination, which the Government intends to bring together in the Equality Bill.” Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna made this comment during a meeting with Minister Helena Dalli when he presented her with a copy of the Position Paper on the Equality Bill prepared for the Church…

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“The Lord does not forsake anyone who turns to his Mercy” – The Archbishop to prisoners

The Archbishop celebrates Mass with residents of the Correctional Facility, Paola on the occasion of the Jubilee of Mercy

07/11/2016

  • Il-Ħadd 6 ta’ Novembru 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ċċelebra Quddiesa mar-residenti tal-Faċilità Korrettiva ta’ Kordin, Raħal Ġdid, fl-okkażjoni tal-Ġublew tal-Ħniena.

    Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • Faċilità Korrettiva ta’ Kordin, Raħal Ġdid
    6 ta’ Novembru 2016

    “Alla mhuwiex tal-mejtin iżda tal-ħajjin, għaliex għalih kulħadd jgħix” (Lq 21, 38)…

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Pope Francis to prisoners: Never lose hope in God’s mercy

07/11/2016

  • Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Sunday for the Jubilee for Prisoners in Saint Peter’s Basilica, during which he reminded prison detainees to never lose hope, or fall into the temptation that they can never be forgiven.

    Around 1,000 detainees from 12 countries took part in the weekend celebrations, along with their families, prison chaplains and staff, and various associations…

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