June 2018 Archives

Pope Francis and Emmanuel Macron talk about immigration in first meeting

27/06/2018

The heated debate over immigration in Europe was a central topic of discussion in a meeting between Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron at the Vatican Tuesday.

The June 26 meeting marked the first time the two had met since Macron’s election in May 2017.

During the 57-minute conversation, which took place in the Vatican’s apostolic palace and was described as “warm” and “friendly,” Francis and Macron spoke on a variety of topics…

27/06/2018

The Foundation for Theological Studies is launching ten bursary schemes to encourage individuals to pursue postgraduate studies in pastoral areas at the Faculty of Theology of the University of Malta.

The Foundation, established in 1988 by Archbishop Joseph Mercieca, among its objectives gives priority to the development of theological studies in Malta.

In line with recent developments in the local Church and in the light of the pastoral vision of Pope Francis, the Foundation for Theological Studies hopes to contribute to academically-trained pastoral ministers in various areas of the life of the local Church…

27/06/2018

Saint Matthew 7:15-20

Jesus said to his disciples: “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but underneath are ravenous wolves. By their fruits you will know them.

Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? Just so, every good tree bears good fruit, and a rotten tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a rotten tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. So by their fruits you will know them.”

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26/06/2018

Highlights from the press conference of the announcement of Mgr Joseph Galea-Curmi as the new Auxiliary Bishop of Malta, held at the Archbishop’s residence in Mdina on Saturday 23rd June 2018, and his meeting with Curia’s employees on Monday 25th June 2018.
Photos: Curia Communications Office – Ian Noel Pace

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26/06/2018

The Pontifical Academy of Life is holding a two-day workshop 25-26 June. Pope Francis met with the participants on Monday and shared his thoughts with them regarding the theme: Equal Beginnings. But then? A global responsibility”.

Science at the service of life

Pope Francis began saying that “human ecology” needs to be encouraged to consider “the ethical and spiritual quality of life in all of its phases”…

26/06/2018

Fl-okkażjoni tal-festa tal-Beatu Nazju Falzon, fil-knisja tal-Ġiżwiti fil-Belt Valletta ser ikun hemm eżebiti: ir-relikwja li ġiet ippreżentata lill-Papa San Ġwann Pawlu II, f’jum il-beatifikazzjoni; il-kuċċarun, il-baċir u l-plattin bi tliet vażetti li kienu jintużaw fil-magħmudijiet; ir-reġistru tal-magħmudijiet u l-lista tal-kunjomijiet tagħhom; il-pultruna li fuqha miet Nazju Falzon bl-inkwatru ta’ San Ġużepp li kellu wara rasu; l-inkwatru ta’ San Benedettu Ġużeppi Labre—li kien jintefa’ jittallab fil-bieb tal-knisja u li Nazju Falzon kellu devozzjoni kbira lejh u talab li jindilek biż-żejt tal-lampier li kellu jixgħel quddiemu dakinhar li miet…

26/06/2018

Saint Matthew 7:6.12-14

Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces. Do to others whatever you would have them do to you. This is the law and the prophets.”

“Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and those who enter through it are many…

25/06/2018

Dun Antoine Borg inħatar Direttur ta’ Radju Marija fl-Assemblea Ġenerali Annwali, is-Sibt 23 ta’ Ġunju 2018, lejlet il-festa ta’ San Ġwann il-Battista, wara l-approvazzjoni tal-Missjoni Kanonika mogħtija mill-Arċisqof ta’ Malta Charles J. Scicluna.

F’Mejju li għadda, Dun Antoine kien mistieden minn Padre Livio Fanzaga, Direttur ta’ Radio Maria Italia, għal kors ta’ taħriġ profond flimkien ma’ diretturi ġodda oħra minn diversi pajjiżi, fil-muniċipju ta’ Erba, fil-provinċja ta’ Como, l-Italja…

25/06/2018

25/06/2018