Yearly Archives: 2019

The true meaning of fasting during Lent

Quddiesa matul l-irtir tar-Randan għall-impjegati tal-Kurja, il-Caritas u t-Tribunal Ekkleżjastiku

18/03/2019
  • L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna

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  • Dar Porziuncola, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq
    8 ta’ Marzu 2019

    L-ewwel nett nixtieq nirringrazzjakom tal-preżenza tagħkom għal dan in-nofstanhar ta’ riflessjoni. Diġà rringrazzjajt personalment ukoll lil Fr Andrew u wassaltlu r-ringrazzjament u l-gratitudni ta’ kull wieħed u waħda minna għar-riflessjonijiet konkreti u prattiċi li tana u li qasam magħna bi stil simpatiku ħafna…

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Pope at Angelus: Let us fix our gaze on the light of Christ

18/03/2019

  • Reflecting on the Gospel of St Luke, in which the Evangelist vividly recounts Jesus transfigured on the mountain, the Pope said, that this was ”a place of light, a fascinating symbol of the unique experience reserved for the three disciples”, Peter, James and John.

    The Transfiguration, explained the Pope, “takes place at a very precise moment of Christ’s mission, that is, after he confided to his disciples that he “must suffer much, […] be killed and rise again on the third day” (v…

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The Gospel of the day: 18th March

18/03/2019
  • Readings of the day

  • First Reading: Dan 9, 4b-10
    Psalm: 78 (79), 8.9.11 & 13

    Gospel: Lk 6, 36-38

     

  • Jesus said to his disciples: «Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned…

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The Sunday Gospel: 17th March

17/03/2019
  • Second Sunday of Lent
    Readings of the day

  • First Reading: Gen 15, 5-12.17-18
    Psalm: 26 (27), 1.7-8.9.13-14
    Second Reading: Phil 3, 20 – 4,1

    Gospel: Lk 9, 28b-36

     

  • Jesus took Peter, John, and James and went up the mountain to pray. While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white…

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Justice & Peace Commission: A united Europe for the common good

Dokument ta' riflessjoni mill-Kummissjoni Ġustizzja u Paċi

16/03/2019

  • Fid‑dawl tal‑elezzjonijiet tal‑Parlament Ewropew u tal‑Kunsilli Lokali f’Mejju li ġej, il‑Kummissjoni Ġustizzja u Paċi ħejjiet dokument ta’ riflessjoni bbażat fuq it‑tagħlim soċjali tal‑Knisja. Dan għandu jservi ta’ għodda sabiex l‑Insara jkomplu jaqdu d‑dmirijiet u r‑responsabbiltajiet tagħhom fis‑soċjetà, li ma jibdewx u jispiċċaw fil‑mument tal‑votazzjoni imma jkomplu fil‑ħajja ta’ kuljum. Id‑dokument jinsab fuq il‑websajt tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta www.knisja.mt…

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The Gospel of the day: 16th March

16/03/2019
  • Readings of the day

  • First Reading: Deut 26, 16-19
    Psalm: 118 (119), 1-2.4-5.7-8

    Gospel: Mt 5, 43-48

  • Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your heavenly Father, for he makes his sun rise on the bad and the good, and causes rain to fall on the just and the unjust…

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New Zealand: Absolutely devasted after unprecedented attacks on mosques

15/03/2019

  • Reporting from New Zealand, Nicky Webber says, “Our entire country is absolutely devastated by the 49 confirmed deaths in New Zealand’s first terrorist attack”. She described “the massacre of innocent people, at prayer, in their place of worship” as “shocking and heartbreaking”.

    The attacks began in the early afternoon on Friday, when at least one person entered the Al Noor Mosque in Christchurch and began firing on worshippers…

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Pastoral Visit by Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi

15/03/2019

  • L‑Isqof Awżiljarju Joseph Galea‑Curmi qed jagħmel Viżta Pastorali fl‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta. L‑ewwel parroċċa li żar kienet il‑parroċċa tal‑Familja Mqaddsa, l‑Iklin, bejn id‑9 u l‑14 ta’ Marzu.

    L‑Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna, li beda l‑Viżta Pastorali sentejn ilu, u l‑Isqof Galea‑Curmi, qed iżuru s‑70 parroċċa f’Malta biex jiltaqgħu mar‑realtajiet differenti ta’ kull parroċċa u jkunu qrib in‑nies.

    Il‑Viżta Pastorali tal‑Isqof Galea‑Curmi laqqgħatu mal‑komunità tal‑Iklin fejn iltaqa’ mat‑tfal, mal‑adolexxenti u ż‑żgħażagħ, kif ukoll ma’ familji, anzjani u persuni morda…

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EC President Juncker in dialogue with EU Bishops

The Maltese Episcopal Conference was represented by Bishop Mario Grech

15/03/2019

  • On the occasion of the 2019 COMECE Spring Assembly, on Thursday 14 March 2019, EU Bishops received  Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission. Together they urged all citizens to engage into the European political debate and vote with responsibility to protect and promote the common good.

    The dialogue with the President of the European Commission was an opportunity for Bishops to exchange on the main achievements and remaining priorities of Juncker’s Presidency…

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The Gospel of the day: 15th March

15/03/2019
  • Readings of the day

  • First Reading: Ezek 18, 21-28
    Psalm: 129 (130), 1-2.3-4ab.4c-6.7-8

    Gospel: Mt 5, 20-26

     

  • Jesus said to his disciples: “I tell you, unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter into the Kingdom of heaven. You have heard that it was said to your ancestors, ‘You shall not kill; and whoever kills will be liable to judgement.’ But I say to you, whoever is angry with his brother will be liable to judgement, and whoever says to his brother, ‘Raqa,’ will be answerable to the Sanhedrin, and whoever says, ‘You fool,’ will be liable to fiery hell…

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