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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 »
Readings of the day
First Reading: 1 John 2:3-11
Psalm: 95 (96):1-2a,2b-3,5b-6
Gospel: Luke 2:22-35
When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord”, and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying, “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.”
And the child’s father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.” Read more »
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Photo by Josh Willink on pexels.com L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi
Dal-lejl diversi minna konna miġburin hawnhekk fil-knisja, nifirħu bit-twelid ta’ Ġesù. Kien hemm atmosfera sabiħa ħafna bis-sehem ta’ tfal u żgħażagħ fir-rappreżentazzjoni tal-Milied, il-kant tal-għanijiet tal-Milied, il-prietka tat-tifel. Kienet okkażjoni ta’ festa.
Imma fl-istess ħin, lanqas elfejn kilometru ’l bogħod minn hawn, sebgħin ruħu inqatlu. Proprju fil-lejl tal-Milied, f’kamp tar-refuġjati, fosthom numru ta’ tfal… Read more »
Photo by Ryutaro Tsukata on pexels.com L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi
“Ċensiment mad-dinja kollha” (Lq 2:1). Dan kien li ried l-Imperatur ta’ dak iż-żmien, Ċesari Awgustu. Ried jgħodd in-nies li kellu taħt il-ħakma tiegħu. U għalhekk għamel iċ-ċensiment, biex ikun jaf eżatt kemm nies kienu taħt il-poter tiegħu.
Jolqotna żgur il-kuntrast f’dan l-Evanġelju skont San Luqa, li jħejjina għat-twelid ta’ Ġesù, bejn iċ-ċensiment ta’ Ċesari Awgustu u, mill-banda l-oħra, is-sinjal li l-anġlu ta lir-rgħajja, meta qalilhom: “Tarbija mfisqija u mimduda f’maxtura” (Lq 2:12)… Read more »
Exploded House in Borodyanka, Ukraine – Photo by Алесь Усцінаў
Speaking at the end of his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis renewed his appeal for peace in the Holy Land and Ukraine.
“Please, do not forget to pray for those suffering the terrible consequences of violence and war,” he said.
“Let us pray especially for martyred Ukraine and for the populations of Palestine and Israel… Read more »
Cycle of Catechesis. Vices and Virtues. 1. Introduction: safeguarding the heart
Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!
Today I would like to introduce a cycle of catechesis – a new cycle – on the theme of vices and virtues. And we can start right from the beginning of the Bible, where the Book of Genesis, through the account of the progenitors, presents the dynamic of evil and temptation… Read more »
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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 »
Readings of the day
First Reading: 1 John 1:5; 2:2
Psalm: 123:2-5,7b-8
Gospel: Matthew 2:13-18
When the Magi had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, “Get up, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you; for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.”
Then Joseph got up, took the child and his mother by night, and went to Egypt, and remained there until the death of Herod… Read more »
Every year, on the 1st of January, the Holy Father marks the World Day of Peace with a special message encouraging all people to reflect on the important work of building peace. The theme chosen for 2024 is ‘Artificial Intelligence and Peace’.
On the 1st of January itself or in the days leading up to this important day, the Justice and Peace Commission invites all families, communities, churches and parishes to gather for a moment of prayer, reflection or silent adoration to invoke the gift of peace for the whole world, especially for those people who are suffering most because of ongoing conflicts… Read more »
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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 »
