Monthly Archives: December 2023

He listens and acts – Bishop Galea-Curmi

18/12/2023   The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

“Xejn la tibża’” (Mt 1:20). Dan hu l-kliem li jgħid l-anġlu tal-Mulej lil Ġużeppi meta jidhirlu f’ħolma, u jgħidlu li ma għandux għalfejn jibża’ jieħu lil Marija b’martu. Fil-fatt Ġużeppi kien baqa’ mħasseb sew għax hu kien miżżewweġ lil Marija, imma skont id-drawwa ta’ dak iż-żmien, kienu għadhom ma joqogħdux flimkien, u Marija ħarġet tqila.

Għalhekk l-anġlu ried iserraħ ras Ġużeppi li din kienet opra ta’ Alla, u jgħidlu: “dak li tnissel fiha ġej mill-Ispirtu s-Santu” (Mt 1:20)… Read more »

“Let’s advance the cause of humanity through a fair and just EU Pact on Migration and Asylum” – COMECE

Message by the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union

19/12/2023

On the occasion of the International Migrants Day celebrated on 18 December 2023, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) expressed some underlying principles that should guide the ongoing trilogue negotiations on the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum.

These principles should orient the policy makers to put in place legislations and mechanisms that ensure a fair, just and humane treatment of every regular or irregular migrant or asylum seeker arriving at EU borders, at any stage of procedures… Read more »

Doctrinal declaration opens possibility to bless same-sex couples

19/12/2023

With the Declaration “Fiducia supplicans” issued by the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, approved by Pope Francis, it will be possible to bless same-sex couples but without any type of ritualization or offering the impression of a marriage. The doctrine regarding marriage does not change, and the blessing does not signify approval of the union.

When two people request a blessing, even if their situation as a couple is “irregular,” it will be possible for the ordained minister to consent… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 19th December 2023, 9:30am

19/12/2023   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: 19th December

19/12/2023

Readings of the day

First Reading: Judges 13:2-7,24-25a
Psalm: 70 (71):3-4a,5-6ab,16-17

Gospel: Luke 1:5-25

In the days of Herod, King of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah of the priestly division of Abijah; his wife was from the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elizabeth.  
Both were righteous in the eyes of God, observing all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blamelessly… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 18th December 2023, 9:30am

18/12/2023   The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

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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 Gospel of the day: 18th December

18/12/2023

Readings of the day

First Reading: Jeremiah 23:5-8
Psalm: 71 (72):2,12-13,18-19

Gospel: Matthew 1:18-24

Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. Her husband Joseph, being a righteous man and unwilling to expose her to public disgrace, planned to dismiss her quietly. 

But just when he had resolved to do this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for the child conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.” All this took place to fulfil what had been spoken by the Lord through the prophet: “Look, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,” which means, “God is with us.” 

When Joseph awoke from sleep, he did as the angel of the Lord commanded him; he took her as his wife, Read more »

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Pope celebrates 87th birthday, asks Christians to celebrate Jesus’ birth

17/12/2023

Pope Francis turned 87 years old on Sunday, 17 December.

As he often does ahead of Christmas, the Pope spent a few moments with children and families assisted by the Santa Marta Dispensary, who presented him with a birthday cake and sang ‘Happy Birthday’.

The Santa Marta Dispensary has provided medical assistance to children and families in need for over 90 years, and is based just a stone’s throw away from the Pope’s residence inside the Vatican… Read more »

Father Victor Grech wins this year’s National Prize of the Worker

17/12/2023

The President says that the National Workers of the Year Award is testament to the diligence and dedication of our workers.

The President of Malta George Vella said that the National Workers of the Year Award is a prestigious certificate that testifies to the diligence and dedication of our workers. 

“It is very nice and important to celebrate those individuals among us with character and valuable and inspiring qualities and skills… Read more »

“We are witnesses to the light” – The Archbishop

Mass on the third Sunday of Advent

17/12/2023   Parish Church, Qrendi

L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

Ippermettuli naqsam kelma ta’ inkoraġġiment ma’ Dun Mario Said li llum inħatar ufffiċjalment kappillan ta’ din il-parroċċa fejn ilek erba’ snin taqdi din il-komunità. Dun Mario, nawguralek li tieħu l-ewwel qari mill-Profeta Iżaija bħala l-programm ta’ dan il-ministeru tiegħek li inti qed tgħix hawnhekk.

Aħna s-saċerdoti, imma mhux biss, infakkru lilna nfusna li dak li aħna mhux mertu tagħna imma għaliex l-ispirtu t’Alla huwa fuqna u magħna: “L-ispirtu tal-Mulej fuqi, hu kkonsagrani”… Read more »