News from the Church in Malta
Third Sunday of Lent
Readings of the day
First Reading: Exodus 3:1-8a,13-15
Psalm: 102(103):1-2,3-4,6-7,8,11
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6,10-12
L-Evanġelju: Luke 13:1-9
Some people told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with the blood of their sacrifices. He said to them in reply, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were greater sinners than all other Galileans? … Read more »
The Diocesan Organising Committee for the Pope’s visit has published an artistic impression of the platform to be built on the Floriana Granaries, and on which Pope Francis will celebrate Mass on Sunday 3rd April at 10.15am. The platform has been designed by artistic director Carlo Schembri in collaboration with architect Joe Bondin who is handling its structure, as well as Mr Anton Attard who is handling logistics… Read more »
L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi
“Ħawwilha bid-dwieli”. Hekk naqraw fl-Evanġelju skont San Mattew illum fuq dan is-sid tal-għalqa li ħawwel l-għalqa tiegħu bid-dwieli u fdaha f’idejn xi bdiewa. Fl-Iskrittura, it-tixbiha mal-għalqa tad-dwieli għandha tifsira kbira. Għaliex? Għax l-għalqa tad-dwieli kienet tfisser ħafna għan-nies fi żmien Ġesù, u anke qabel. Kienet xi ħaġa għażiża. Għalhekk meta qed jgħid li s-sid iqabbel l-għalqa tad-dwieli lil xi bdiewa, qed jitkellem fuq l-għożża ta’ Alla għall-poplu tiegħu… Read more »
Reflection for the Third Sunday of Lent by Archbishop Charles Scicluna
Gospel: Lk 13:1-9
At that very time there were some present who told him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. He asked them, “Do you think that because these Galileans suffered in this way they were worse sinners than all other Galileans? No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all perish as they did. … Read more »
Il-Ministeru għas-Solidarjetà u l-Ġustizzja Soċjali, il-Familja u d-Drittijiet tat-Tfal issiġilla ftehim ieħor mal-Fondazzjoni Caritas, bi ftehim li jlaħħaq l-€4.2 miljun. Dan l-investiment se jkun qed iwassal biex jitmexxa l-proġett New Hope, li jgħin persuni jegħlbu diffikultajiet b’rabta mal-użu tad-droga.
Il-proġett New Hope se jkun qed jipprovdi programmi ta’ rijabilitazzjoni, għall-irġiel u n-nisa rispettivament f’San Blas. Dan il-ftehim mifrux fuq medda ta’ tliet snin, hu mħejji biex jagħti sapport lill-klijenti u sens ta’ empowerment, li jwassalhom biex jerġgħu jintegraw lura fis-soċjetà… Read more »
Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Solemnity
Readings of the day
First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:4-5a,12-14a,16
Psalm: 88:2-5,27,29
Second Reading: Romans 4:13,16-18,22
Gospel: Matthew 1:16,18-21,24a (or Luke 2:41-51a)
Jacob was the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary. Of her was born Jesus who is called the Christ. Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about… Read more »
L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna
Ġesù jindirizza din il-parabbola lill-kapijiet, lill-Fariżej. Jagħti isem lill-fqajjar: “wieħed fqir jismu Lazzru, li kellu ġismu ġerħa waħda” (Lq 16:20). Nafu li wieħed mill-ħbieb kbar ta’ Ġesù, kien jismu Lazzru. Ma nafux jekk il-qalb ta’ Ġesù, ftakritx fil-ħabib tiegħu, ħu Marta u Marija, meta ried jagħti isem lil dan il-fqir.
L-għani m’għandux isem. It-tradizzjoni tagħtih hi stess bil-Latin dives, imma dives hi ‘għani’… Read more »
Tomorrow, 19th of March, 22 priests and religious will celebrate a thanksgiving mass on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of their ordination to the priesthood by Archbishop Michael Gonzi. The mass will be celebrated by Fr Vincent Costa, Bishop of Jundiaí in Brazil, at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta at 5.45pm. Some of the ordained work in Brasil, Australia and Germany and will not be to attend… Read more »
On Monday 14th March 2022, the St Aloysius College Secondary School community of students and members of staff participated in a special community activity, as an expression of solidarity and support for those struggling as a result of the war in Ukraine. The activity took place in the Secondary School/Sports Complex Grounds.
Following a student march-past featuring the Ukrainian flag and music, the Secondary School’s educational community gathered in the sports grounds to physically form the Ukraine national flag and a symbolic heart… Read more »
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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 »
