Monthly Archives: March 2020

Live: Holy Mass & Rosary from the Archbishop’s Curia – 26 March 2020, 5:30pm

  The Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart.
I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You… Read more »

Coronavirus pandemic: a call to solidarity with the most vulnerable

Statement by various Church entities

In this time of crisis, described by many as a war footing of historical significance, when the country is shutting down and preparing for the days ahead, we urge the authorities to take further concrete measures to ensure that people living in poverty are not left without the basic necessities for a dignified life.

We are extremely concerned about the impact that the coronavirus outbreak will have on the most vulnerable members of our society… Read more »

The Gospel of the day: 26th March

Readings of the day

First Reading: Exodus 32, 7-14
Psalm: 105 (106), 19-20.21-22.23

Gospel: Jn 5, 31-47

Jesus said to the Jews: “If I testify on my own behalf, my testimony is not true. But there is another who testifies on my behalf, and I know that the testimony he gives on my behalf is true. You sent emissaries to John, and he testified to the truth… Read more »

Church Schools ballots postponed

All Church Schools ballots are being postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak and the restrictions which are currently in place. The first ballots that are being postponed are the Participation Ballots for girls and boys for admission into Form 1, and the Participation Ballot for girls for admission into Year 1. These ballots were going to be held tomorrow, Thursday 26 March 2020. Ballots planned for April are also being rescheduled. 

The Church Schools Admissions Office is currently closed but staff are working remotely… Read more »

Our Lady teaches us how to live when plans get disrupted – Bishop Galea-Curmi

Mass on the feast of the Annunciation of Our Lady

  Annunciation of Our Lady Parish Church, Ħal Balzan

L-Omelija tal-Isqof Awżiljarju Joseph Galea-Curmi

Irċevejt messaġġ dalgħodu li kien jgħid hekk: is-sena 2020 li qegħdin fiha hija s-sena fejn il-pjanijiet kollha gew posposti jew tħarbtu. Illum aħna niċċelebraw il-ġrajja partikulari tat-Tħabbira tal-Mulej meta għal Marija l-pjanijiet kollha li kellha tħarbtu għal kollox. Meta hi semgħet ir-rieda ta’ Alla li ssir omm Alla kienet xi ħaġa li qatt f’ħajjitha ma ħasbet jew immaġinat, imma li biddlitilha ħajjitha mill-qiegħ… Read more »

Pope at General Audience: we are called to live the fullness of life

The Vatican

Pope Francis during his General Audience  (ANSA)

Pope Francis marks the 25th anniversary of Saint John Paul II’s Encyclical, Evangelium vitae, confirming that the fight to preserve human life and dignity is more important than ever.

March 25 marks both the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord and the 25th anniversary of Evangelium vitae. Pope Saint John Paul II’s Encyclical, also known as the ‘Gospel of Life’, is dedicated to the value and inviolability of human life… Read more »