Monthly Archives: August 2021

The Gospel of the day: 17th August

Readings of the day

First Reading: Judges 6, 11-24a
Psalm: 84 (85), 9.11-12.13-14

Gospel: Mt 19, 23-30

In those days, Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly I tell you, it will be hard for a rich person to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.” 

When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astounded and said, “Then who can be saved?” But Jesus looked at them and said, “For mortals it is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” 

Then Peter said in reply, “Look, we have left everything and followed you… Read more »

Pope: Mary reminds us God calls us to glory through humility

Dear brothers and sisters, Buongiorno and happy feast day!

In today’s Gospel, the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Mary into Heaven, the Magnificat resounds in the liturgy. This hymn of praise is like a “photograph” of the Mother of God. Mary “rejoices in God”, why? “Because he has looked on the humility of his handmaid”, as it says (cf Lk 1:47-48)… Read more »

Live: The Funeral Mass of Fr Tancred Sultana

  The Parish Church of St Cajetan, Ħamrun

The funeral Mass of Fr Tancred Sultana will be held on Monday, 16th August 2021, at St Cajetan parish church in Ħamrun. Mass will be presided by Archbishop Charles Scicluna at 3pm. Read more »

Holy Mass & Rosary – 16th August, 9:30am

  The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

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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: 16th August

Readings of the day

First Reading: Judges 2, 11-19
Psalm: 105 (106), 34-35.36-37.39-40.43ab & 44

Gospel: Mt 19, 16-22

In those days, someone came to him and said, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?” And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments.” He said to him, “Which ones?”

And Jesus said, “You shall not murder; You shall not commit adultery; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; Honour your father and mother; also, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” The young man said to him, “I have kept all these; what do I still lack?” Jesus said to him, “If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; then come, follow me.” When the young man heard this word, he went away grieving, for he had many possessions.  Read more »

On the threshold, a mother awaits us – Bishop Galea-Curmi

Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady

  The Parish Church of St Mary, Attard

The homily of Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi

A year ago today, Pope Francis made a beautiful statement on the feast of Mary’s Assumption into Heaven. He said: “When man set foot on the moon, he said a phrase that became famous: ‘That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind’. Humanity had reached a historical goal.” And the Pope continued: “But today, in Mary’s Assumption into heaven, we celebrate an infinitely greater accomplishment… Read more »

The Lord chose Mary to be our mother because he chose us as her children – The Archbishop

Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady

  The Minor Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, Mosta

L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

“Jitgħaxxaq is-sultan bi ġmielek u int, għax hu sidek, agħtih qima” (S 44:12). Fl-innu sabiħ li għadna kemm smajna fl-Evanġelju minn San Luqa: ‘Ruħi tfaħħar il-kobor tal-Mulej’ jew il-Magnificat, Marija propju tagħmel dak li jissuġġerixxi s-Salm 44 li smajna bħala Salm Responsorjali llum. “Agħtih qima u int, għax hu sidek, agħtih qima”.

“Ruħi tfaħħar il-kobor tal-Mulej, l-ispirtu tiegħi jifraħ f’Alla, is-salvatur tiegħi, għax hu xeħet għajnejh fuq iċ-ċokon tal-qaddejja tiegħu” (Lq 1:46-47)… Read more »

The Assumption of Mary is our hope – The Archbishop

Mass on the vigil of the Solemnity of the Assumption of Our Lady

  The Cathedral of St Paul, Mdina

L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

“Hieni l-ġuf li ġiebek u s-sider li rdajt!” (Lq 11:27) L-espressjoni ta’ din il-mara li smajna fl-Evanġelju tal-lum hi wkoll espressjoni tal-Knisja llum, fis-solennità tat-Tlugħ fis-Sema ta’ Marija. Il-grazzja kbira li ta l-Mulej lil ġisimha li ġarr fil-ġuf tiegħu lill-Iben t’Alla magħmul bniedem li ma jarax it-taħsir. Imma jiġi rxuxtat, mhux bil-qawwa tagħha nnifisha bħalma ġara fil-każ ta’ Ġesù fl-Għid il-Kbir, imma fl-Għid tal-Assunta, hi l-ħniena t’Alla li tħares il-ġisem ta’ Marija mit-taħsir tal-qabar… Read more »

Mass on the feast of the Assumption of Our Lady – 15th August, 9:30am

  The Minor Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, Mosta

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Follow 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… Read more »

The Sunday Gospel: 15th August

Assumption of the Virgin Mary into Heaven – Solemnity
Readings of the day

First Reading: Rev 11, 19a, 12: 1-6a. 10ab
Psalm: 44, 10bc.11-12ab.16
Second Reading: 1 Kor 15, 20-26

Gospel: Lk 1, 39-56

Mary set out in those days and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah,
where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth… Read more »