November 2016 Archives

Mgr George Frendo O.P. appointed Archbishop of Tirana

17/11/2016

Il-Qdusija Tiegħu l-Papa Franġisku llum, 17 ta’ Novembru 2016, ħabbar l-għażla ta’ Mons Ġorġ Frendo O.P. Isqof Awżiljarju ta’ Tirana – Durres, bħala Arċisqof tal-istess Djoċesi, jiġifieri Tirana – Durres ġewwa l-Albanija. Il-ħatra uffiċjali tiegħu ser issir nhar is-Sibt 3 ta`’Diċembru 2016, fil-Katidral ta` San Pawl ġewwa Triana l-Albanija.
Mons George Frendo (isem tal-magħmudija Anthony) twieled Ħal Qormi, l-ħames minn sebat’ aħwa, fl-4 ta’ April 1946…

17/11/2016

Il‑Knisja f’Malta ser tlaqqa’ l‑Assemblea Djoċesana nhar il‑Ġimgħa 18 u s‑Sibt 19 ta’ Novembru 2016, fil‑Katekumenju, il‑Mosta.

Il‑laqgħa annwali ser tiffoka fuq il‑konverżjoni għall-pastorali tal‑ħniena, li l-Papa Franġisku tant qed jisħaq fuqha. Il‑Ġimgħa filgħaxija, Fr Kevin Schembri u Dr Anna Vella ser jagħmlu preżentazzjoni ta’ din it-tema. Is‑Sibt filgħodu, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ser jispjega l‑viżjoni tiegħu għall‑Knisja f’Malta dwar it-tema tal-konverżjoni għall-pastorali tal-ħniena…

17/11/2016

Saint Luke 19:41-44
As Jesus drew near Jerusalem, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace–but now it is hidden from your eyes. For the days are coming upon you when your enemies will raise a palisade against you; they will encircle you and hem you in on all sides…

16/11/2016

Pope Francis during his General Audience in St Peter’s Square on Wednesday reflected on the spiritual work of mercy, to bear wrongs patiently, telling the faithful during his catechesis that patience is a virtue.

Message by His Holiness Pope Francis

Dear Brothers and Sisters: In our catechesis for this Holy Year of Mercy, we now consider the spiritual work of mercy which is bearing wrongs patiently. In showing patience to those who wrong us and, by extension, to those we find irritating, we imitate God’s own patience with us sinners. Exercising patience with others also challenges us to reflect on our own conduct and failings. Patience is also required in two related spiritual works of mercy: admonishing sinners and instructing the ignorant. We think of the patience shown by the many parents, catechists and teachers who quietly help young people to grow in faith and knowledge of the important things in life. Helping others to look past the ephemeral, to discover the Lord’s will in their lives and thus to find lasting joy, is a great act of charity. By serving our brothers and sisters in this way, our own minds and hearts are purified and renewed. May the Holy Spirit grant us the generosity and patience needed to support and encourage those around us, so that together we may cherish the things that truly matter…

16/11/2016

Saint Luke 19:11-28
While people were listening to Jesus speak, he proceeded to tell a parable because he was near Jerusalem and they thought that the Kingdom of God would appear there immediately. So he said, “A nobleman went off to a distant country to obtain the kingship for himself and then to return. He called ten of his servants and gave them ten gold coins and told them, ‘Engage in trade with these until I return.’ His fellow citizens, however, despised him and sent a delegation after him to announce, ‘We do not want this man to be our king.’ But when he returned after obtaining the kingship, he had the servants called, to whom he had given the money, to learn what they had gained by trading…

15/11/2016

Saint Luke 19:1-10
At that time, Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town. Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man, was seeking to see who Jesus was; but he could not see him because of the crowd, for he was short in stature. So he ran ahead and climbed a sycamore tree in order to see Jesus, who was about to pass that way…

14/11/2016

Pope Francis on Sunday reminded the faithful that even the most sacred human constructions are “transitory” and warned them not to place their faith in them or in “false messiahs” who speculate on people’s needs.

Speaking to the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Angelus, the Pope said that our only certainty is that our life is in the hands of the Lord, and that God will never abandon us…

14/11/2016

Saint Luke 18:35-43
As Jesus approached Jericho a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging, and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening. They told him, “Jesus of Nazareth is passing by.” He shouted, “Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!”The people walking in front rebuked him, telling him to be silent, but he kept calling out all the more, “Son of David, have pity on me!” Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him; and when he came near, Jesus asked him, What do you want me to do for you? …

13/11/2016

Today, Sunday 13th November 2016, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrated Mass on Remembrance Day, at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta.

Click here to view more photos from the Celebration.
Rememberance Day Mass Celebration on YouTube
Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
Today we fulfill our duty to remember all those who died serving our country in times of conflict, all those who gave their lives in order that we may enjoy peace and security…

12/11/2016

Saint Luke 21:5-19
While some people were speaking about how the temple was adorned with costly stones and votive offerings, Jesus said, “All that you see here–the days will come when there will not be left a stone upon another stone that will not be thrown down.” Then they asked him, “Teacher, when will this happen? And what sign will there be when all these things are about to happen?” He answered, “See that you not be deceived, for many will come in my name, saying, ‘I am he,’ and ‘The time has come.’ Do not follow them! …