Monthly Archives: January 2021

“Id-Dar tal-Providenza is proof that we are able to take care of each other” – The Archbishop

Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the World Day of Peace

  The Chapel at Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi

L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

“Ibierkek il-Mulej u jħarsek” (Num 6:24). Kemm hija sabiħa din il-barka li Mos jagħti lil Aron u ’l uliedu biex jgħadduha lill-poplu. Il-Mulej kellem lil Mos u qallu: “Kellem lil Aron, is- saċerdot, u ’l uliedu u għidilhom: “meta tbierku ’l ulied Iżrael, hekk għandkom tgħidulhom: ‘Ibierkek il-Mulej u jħarsek’” (Num 6:23-24).

Kemm hi sabiħa meta nfittxu l-barka, illum minflok ‘barka’ nużaw kelma li forsi nifhmuha aħjar, il-ġid ta’ kulħadd, il-wellbeingRead more »

We show mercy to each other through the decisions we make – The Archbishop

Thanksgiving End of Year Mass

  St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

“Meta wasal it-tmien jum biex lit-tifel jagħmlulu ċ-ċirkonċiżjoni, semmewh Ġesù bl-isem li kien tah l-anġlu qabel ma tnissel fil-ġuf” (Lq 2:21).

Dan it-tmien jum li qegħdin niċċelebraw illum, tmint ijiem wara t-twelid tal-Mulej, lit-tifel ta’ Marija jingħatalu isem li jfisser ħafna. Inħoss ukoll li huwa isem attwali, isem li għandna bżonnu. Qabel xejn, kien isem li l-anġlu tah qabel ma din it-tarbija tnisslet fil-ġuf għaliex l-Anġlu Gabrijel, meta jagħmel il-proposta lill-mama ta’ Ġesù li kellha tkun omm Alla, jgħidilha: “U inti semmih Ġesù” (Lq 1:31)… Read more »

A culture of care as a path to peace

Message by Pope Francis on the 54th World Day of Peace

1. At the dawn of a new year, I extend cordial greetings to Heads of State and Government, leaders of International Organizations, spiritual leaders and followers of the different religions, and to men and women of goodwill. To all I offer my best wishes that the coming year will enable humanity to advance on the path of fraternity, justice and peace between individuals, communities, peoples and nations… Read more »

Pope reflects on 2020: pandemic prompts acts of compassion

Pope Francis, suffering from an attack of sciatica, was absent from the celebration of Vespers and the recitation of the Te Deum – the Church’s solemn chant of Thanksgiving for the past year – but nonetheless offered a reflection on how we can give thanks for the year that is drawing to a close.

The liturgy was presided over by the Dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, who pronounced the homily prepared by Pope Francis for the occasion… Read more »

Mass on New Year’s Day – 9:30am

Mass on the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God and the World Day of Peace

  The Chapel at Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi

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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… Read more »

The Gospel of the day: 1st January

Mary, Mother of God – Solemnity
Readings of the day

First Reading: Num 6, 22-27
Psalm: 66 (67), 2-3.5.6.8
Second Reading: Gal 4, 4-7

Gospel: Lk 2, 16-21

The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child… Read more »