Monthly Archives: April 2020
Jesus’ teachings are relevant to see him in our neighbours – The Archbishop
Mass on the feast of Pope Saint Pius V
30/04/2020 The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa, the Archbishop's Curia, FlorianaL-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna
F’din is-silta mill-kapitlu 6 ta’ San Ġwann, il-Mulej jinsisti fuq żewġ affarijiet importanti ħafna.
L-ewwel nett l-effett tal-preżenza u t-tagħlim tiegħu ma jiqfux fuq din l-art. Ħafna drabi aħna nidħlu fit-tentazzjoni li nirriduċu t-tagħlim ta’ Ġesù għal dimensjoni li tispiċċa u ssib il-milja tagħha fuq din l-art. It-tagħlim ta’ Ġesù huwa rilevanti ħafna biex ngħixu ħajja ta’ nies, biex naraw lilu fil-proxxmu u fuq dan se jiġġudikana… Read more »
Holy Mass & Rosary from the Archbishop’s Curia – 30 April, 9:30am
30/04/2020 The Archbishop's Curia, FlorianaFollow today’s Mass readings from here.
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 »
The Gospel of the day: 30th April
30/04/2020Thursday of the Third Week of Easter
Readings of the day
First Reading: Acts 8, 26-40
Psalm: 65 (66), 8-9. 16-17. 20
Gospel: Jn 6, 44-51
Jesus said to the crowds: “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draw him, and I will raise him on the last day. It is written in the prophets: ‘They shall all be taught by God.’ Everyone who listens to my Father and learns from him comes to me… Read more »
Pope at General Audience: Love the world that persecutes you
The Vatican
29/04/2020At his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis concludes his series of catecheses on the Beatitudes, focusing on the final Beatitude, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”.
Pope Francis concluded his catechesis on the Beatitudes during his General Audience on Wednesday, 29 April. His reflection focused on the last of the Beatitudes: “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven”… Read more »
She chose to undergo suffering herself to prevent others from suffering – Bishop Galea-Curmi
Mass on the feast of St Catherine of Siena, doctor of the Church and patron saint of Europe
29/04/2020 The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa, the Archbishop's Curia, FlorianaL-Omelija tal-Isqof Awżiljarju Joseph Galea-Curmi
Santa Katarina ta’ Siena għexet 33 sena. Ħajja qasira, ngħidu aħna. Imma kienet ħajja mimlija. Hija waħda minn dawk il-qaddisin fl-istorja tal-Knisja li tgħallimna li mhuwiex it-tul ta’ snin li hu l-iktar importanti, imma kif ngħixu fil-ħajja tagħna s-snin li jkollna, u kif nagħmlu minnhom tweġiba għas-sejħa ta’ Alla u don sabiħ għall-oħrajn.
Katarina kienet iddedikat lilha nnifisha lil Alla minn età żgħira: ħajja ta’ talb, ta’ penitenza u ta’ għoti ta’ karità… Read more »
Join the seminarians in their prayers
30/04/2020Click here to join the prayers for more priestly and religious vocations on Thursday 30 April at 7pm. Read more »
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Live: Ballots for Church School Entries: Special Cases – 30 April, 9:30am
30/04/2020Click here and click on SUBSCRIBE to keep yourself updated with the Archdiocese of Malta YouTube channel broadcasts. Read more »
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Holy Mass & Rosary from the Archbishop’s Curia – 29 April, 9:30am
29/04/2020 The Archbishop's Curia, FlorianaFollow today’s Mass readings from here.
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 »
The Gospel of the day: 29th April
29/04/2020Saint Catherine of Siena, virgin, doctor of the Church and patron of Europe – Feast
READINGS OF THE DAY
First Reading: 1 Jn 1:5-2:2
Psalm: 102 , 1-4.8-9.13-14.17-18
Gospel: Mt 11:25-30
At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him.
“Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Read more »
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