News from the Church in Malta
Saint John 4:43-54
At that time Jesus left [Samaria] for Galilee. For Jesus himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his native place. When he came into Galilee, the Galileans welcomed him, since they had seen all he had done in Jerusalem at the feast; for they themselves had gone to the feast. Then he returned to Cana in Galilee, where he had made the water wine…
Is-Sibt 25 ta’ Marzu 2017, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna amministra s-Sagrament tal-Qrar u wara ċċelebra Quddiesa fil-Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ San Sebastjan, Ħal Qormi, u ltaqa’ ma’ dawk preżenti. Din il-Quddiesa hija parti mill-Viżta Pastorali li l-Arċisqof qed jagħmel f’din il-Parroċċa.
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Homily by Archbishop Charles J…
Saint John 9:1-41
As Jesus passed by he saw a man blind from birth.
His disciples asked him, “Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”
Jesus answered, “Neither he nor his parents sinned; it is so that the works of God might be made visible through him.
We have to do the works of the one who sent me while it is day…
In his address to European leaders, Pope Francis spoke about embracing the past, but also looking to the future with hope.
Referring to the 60th anniversary of the Rome Treaties – the occasion for the meeting – Pope Francis said “Returning to Rome, sixty years later, must not simply be a remembrance of things past, but the expression of a desire to relive that event in order to appreciate its significance for the present.” He said, “We cannot understand our own times apart from the past, seen not as an assemblage of distant facts, but as the lymph that gives life to the present.”
Calling attention to the founding fathers of the European project, whom he quoted repeatedly, the Pope said Europe is not “a conglomeration of rules to obey” but “a way of life, a way of understanding man based on his transcendent and inalienable dignity.” And so, he said, it was clear from the outset “that the heart of the European political project could only be man himself.” But this outlook, he continued, depends on solidarity…
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Bażilika tal-Parroċċa Marija Bambina, l-Isla
24 ta’ Marzu 2017
Wieħed mill-kittieba jistaqsi lil Ġesù: “Liema wieħed fost il-kmandamenti kollha huwa l-ewwel?” (Mk 12, 28)…
Saint Luke 1:26-38
In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named Joseph, of the house of David, and the virgin’s name was Mary. And coming to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! The Lord is with you.” But she was greatly troubled at what was said and pondered what sort of greeting this might be…
Messaġġ tal-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna u l-programm tal-Viżta Pastorali li tibda għada fil-Parroċċa ta’ San Sebastjan, Ħal Qormi.
Agħfas hawn għal aktar informazzjoni dwar il-Viżta Pastorali fl-Arċidjocesi ta’ Malta.
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On Saturday, 25th March 2017, a live streaming event will be held of Partecipation Ballot of Form 1 applicants, at St Michael’s School, St Venera. Girls ballot starts at 9:00 a.m. and boys ballot starts at 9:30 a.m.
Pope Francis has officially recognized the miracle attributed to the intercession of two Fatima children – Blesseds Francisco and Jacinta Marto. He also approved the canonizations of 30 Brazilian and 3 Mexican martyrs.
The Pope will visit Fatima in Portugal on 12-13 May. Click here to see the schedule of his visit.
During an audience on Thursday with Cardinal Angelo Amato, S.D.B., Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, the Holy Father authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to promulgate the following decrees:
– the miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Angelo da Acri (né Luca Antonio Falcone), professed priest of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, born 19 October 1669 and died 30 October 1739);
– the miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Francisco Marto, born on 11 June 1908 and died on 4 April 1919, and Blessed Jacinta Marto, born 11 March 1910 and died 20 February 1920, children of Fátima;
– the martyrdom of Servants of God José Fernández Sánchez and 32 companions, priests and coadjutor brothers of the Congregation of the Mission, alongside six laypeople of the Association of the Miraculous Medal of Our Lady, killed in hatred of the faith during the Spanish civil war;
– the martyrdom of Servant of God Regina Mariam Vattalil (née Rani Maria), professed sister of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation, killed in hatred of the faith on 25 February 1995;
– the heroic virtues of Servant of God Daniele da Samarate (né Felice Rossini), professed priest of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin, born 15 June 1876 and died 19 May 1924;
– the heroic virtues of Servant of God Macrina Raparelli (né Elena), founder of the Congregation of the Basilian Sisters, daughters of Saint Macrina, born 2 April 1893 and died 26 February 1970;
– the heroic virtues of Servant of God Daniela Zanetta, layperson, born 15 December 1962 and died 14 April 1986…
Saint Mark 12:28b-34
One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, “Which is the first of all the commandments?” Jesus replied, “The first is this: ‘Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.” The scribe said to him, “Well said, teacher…
