Yearly Archives: 2019

UMTAL returns from the annual pilgrimage to Lourdes

11/08/2019

  • The Archdiocesan pilgrimage organised by the UMTAL Society has recently returned from their annual visit to the Holy Shrine at Lourdes. 170 pilgrims and volunteers were led on this religious journey by the Chaplain of the Society and Archbishop’s delegate, Fr Joseph Mizzi, parish priest of Santa Lucia. 

    A team of doctors, nurses, carers and lay persons volunteered to look after over 40 patients to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for the sick during the pilgrimage to Lourdes…

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The Sunday Gospel: 11th August

11/08/2019
  • The Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
    Readings of the day

  • First Reading: Wisdom 18, 6-9
    Psalm: 32 (33), 1 & 12. 18-19. 20 & 22
    Second Reading: Heb 11, 1-2.8-19

    Gospel: Lk 12, 32-48

  • Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom…

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A summer activity for the residents from the Church Homes for the Elderly

10/08/2019

  • Dar tal-Kleru organised a BBQ for all the residents residing within the five Church Homes for the Elderly within the Archdiocese of Malta, namely Casa Leone (St Julians), Holy Family Home (Naxxar), Dar Saura (Rabat), Dar Sant’Anna (Senglea) and Dar tal-Kleru (Birkirkara).

    The event took place by means of a mass celebrated by Mons. Charles Cordina within Chapel of Dar tal-Kleru…

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The Gospel of the day: 10th August

10/08/2019
  • Saint Lawrence, Deacon & Martyr – Feast
    Readings of the day

  • First Reading: 2 Cor 9, 6-10
    Psalm: 111, 1-2.5-9

    Gospel: Jn 12, 24-26

  • Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit…

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Bishop Giovanni Cefai starts his visit in Malta

09/08/2019

  • L-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna u l-Isqof Awżiljarju Joseph Galea-Curmi ltaqgħu mal-Isqof Malti fil-Perù, Mons. Giovanni Cefai, fil-Kurja tal-Arċisqof, il-Furjana, mal-wasla tiegħu f’Malta dalgħodu. Din hi l-ewwel żjara tal-Isqof Cefai f’Malta minn meta fit-3 ta’ April li għadda l-Papa Franġisku ħatru Isqof tal-Prelatura Territorjali l-ġdida ta’ Santiago Apóstol de Huancané, fil-Perù. Waqt iż‑żjara tiegħu f’Malta, l‑Isqof Giovanni Cefai se jiċċelebra diversi quddies f’Malta…

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St Cajetan’s Profound Humility – The Archbishop

Quddiesa tal-Ewwel Tridu fil-Festa ta’ San Gejtanu, fil-Ħamrun

09/08/2019
  • L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna

  • Knisja Parrokkjali, il-Ħamrun
    7 ta’ Awwissu 2019

    “Hieni l-bniedem li jqiegħed fil-Mulej it-tama tiegħu” (Salm 39 (40), 5a). Waħda mill-affarijiet li timpressjonak meta taqra u tirrifletti fuq il-ħajja ta’ San Gejtanu, hija propju l-esperjenza, bxara ta’ bniedem li fost sfidi kbar madwaru u fih innifsu, għaraf li jqiegħed it-tama tiegħu fil-Mulej…

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How many miracles does it take to be canonized a saint?

09/08/2019
  • The canonisation process can vary depeninding on the saint and the history behind them. A canonized saint in the Roman Catholic Church is someone who has lived a life of heroic virtue and whose example is particularly edifying for the Christian faithful. Not everyone is declared a “saint,” but that does not mean that they aren’t enjoyed the beatific vision of God in heaven…

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The Gospel of the day: 9th August

09/08/2019
  • Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross – Feast
    Readings of the day

  • First Reading: Hos 2, 16b. 17b. 21-22
    Psalm: 44, 11-12.14-17

    Gospel: Mt 25:1-13

  • In those days, Jesus told his disciples the following parable: “The kingdom of heaven shall be compared to ten maidens who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom…

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The Gospel of the day: 8th August

08/08/2019
  • Readings of the day

  • First Reading: Num 20, 1-13
    Psalm: 94 (95), 1-2.6-7.8-9

    Gospel: Mt 16, 13-23

  • Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi and he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah…

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