Monthly Archives: January 2023
Holy Mass & Rosary – 5th January 2023, 9:30am
05/01/2023 The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop's Curia, FlorianaHelp the Archdiocese carry out its mission Donate »
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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: 5th January
05/01/2023Readings of the day
First Reading: 1 John 3:11-21
Psalm: 99 (100):2,3,4,5
Gospel: John 1:43-51
Jesus decided to go to Galilee, and he found Philip. And Jesus said to him, “Follow me.” Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the town of Andrew and Peter. Philip found Nathanael and told him, “We have found the one about whom Moses wrote in the law, and also the prophets, Jesus, son of Joseph, from Nazareth.” But Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” Philip said to him, “Come and see.”
Jesus saw Nathanael coming toward him and said of him, “Here is a true Israelite… Read more »
Our Lady of Sorrows shrine in Sliema damaged in construction works
04/01/2023An old shrine for Our Lady of Sorrows in Sliema has suffered extensive damages as a result of construction works, though a restoration is being planned.
In a Facebook post, Sliema local council explained that during a renovation project undertaken by St Joseph School, which extends towards Tower Lane, saw the destruction of a wall over which the shrine was located.
The council deplored the act and called on the authorities to take action so that both the wall and the shrine are replaced as soon as possible… Read more »
Holy Mass & Rosary – 4th January 2023, 9:30am
04/01/2023 The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop's Curia, FlorianaHelp the Archdiocese carry out its mission Donate »
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 Gospel of the day: 4th January
04/01/2023Readings of the day
First Reading: 1 John 3:7-10
Psalm: 97 (98):1,7-8,9
Gospel: John 1:35-42
John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples heard what he said and followed Jesus.
Jesus turned and saw them following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They said to him, “Rabbi”, which translated means Teacher, “where are you staying?” He said to them,”Come, and you will see.” So they went and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day… Read more »
Mother of life – Bishop Galea-Curmi
01/01/2023 Parish Church, BalzanL-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi
Propju fl-ewwel jum tas-sena, il-Knisja mad-dinja kollha tiċċelebra s-solennità ta’ Marija Omm Alla. Marija, li kellha lil binha Ġesù li kien Alla, hi għalhekk Omm Alla.
Meta niċċelebraw din il-festa fl-ewwel ġurnata tas-sena, qisu hemm messaġġ importanti għalina li jekk aħna nixtiequ li nibdew din is-sena u nkompluha b’mod tajjeb, għandna nħarsu lejn Marija, Omm Alla, u tkun hi li takkumpanjana matul din is-sena… Read more »
Live: Mass for the repose of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
03/01/2023On Wednesday, 4th January 2023, the Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna will celebrate a De Requiem Mass for Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at 6:30pm at the Co-Cathedral of St John in Valletta.
Everyone is invited to attend this celebration. Priests are also welcome to co-celebrate the mass.
The mass will be streamed on Knisja.mt and Newsbook.com.mt.
The day after, Thursday 5th January, the Archbishop is going to represent the Church of Malta during Pope Emeritus’ funeral that will be held at St Peter’s Square, Vatican… Read more »
Archbishop Scicluna stands by Benedict XVI’s record on handling clerical sex abuses
03/01/2023The passing of Benedict XVI at the age of 95 has revived debate on his handling of clerical sex abuse cases, with critics questioning the handling of these cases by the Church. But Pope Benedict XVI record is staunchly defended by a cleric who has played an instrumental role in the Vatican’s handling of such cases: Archbishop Charles Scicluna.
Mgr Scicluna had served as Promoter of Justice within the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith, effectively serving as the Vatican’s top prosecutor in cases of clerical misconduct… Read more »
Pope at Angelus: The language of the Mother of God is a language of mothers: to take care of
01/01/2023 Saint Peter's Square, VaticanDear brothers and sisters, good day and Happy New Year!
The beginning of the new year is entrusted to Mary Most Holy whom we celebrate today as Mother of God. At this time, let us invoke her intercession especially for Pope emeritus Benedict XVI who left this world yesterday morning. Let us all join together, with one heart and one soul, in thanking God for the gift of this faithful servant of the Gospel and of the Church… Read more »