Yearly Archives: 2023

The Gospel of the day: 11th October

11/10/2023

Readings of the day

First Reading: Jonah 4:1-11
Psalm: 85 (86):3-4,5-6,9-10

Gospel: Luke 11:1-4

Jesus was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” 

He said to them, “When you pray, say: Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread. And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone indebted to us… Read more »

Caritas Malta Hosts the Caritas Communications Forum and Caritas Fundraising Forum

10/10/2023

Caritas Malta is thrilled to announce the successful hosting of the Caritas CommunicationsForum and Fundraising Forum, a week-long event that brought together approximately 50 participants from various European countries. The forum, which commenced on the 3rd of October 2023 wasconcludedon Friday, October 6th, 2023, delved into a range of crucial topics, including Artificial Intelligence, social media strategies, and the art of storytelling. 

The event began with a warm welcome address by the Director of Caritas Malta, Mr… Read more »

Let us take care of our mental health and of each other

Statement by the Bishops of Malta and Gozo on World Mental Health Day 2023

10/10/2023

On the occasion of World Mental Health Day 2023, with the theme ‘Mental health is a universal human right’, we, the Bishops, wish to emphasize how important it is for all of us to take care of our mental health and that of others.

Let us, in a special way, keep in mind all those who are experiencing mental health problems. We earnestly encourage you to seek the help you need… Read more »

Churches call for de-escalation in Holy Land after Hamas attack

10/10/2023

Following the large-scale attack on Israel by Palestinian Hamas militants, the Patriarchs and heads of Churches in Jerusalem call for the immediate cessation of all violence and military activities, reiterating that everything is lost with war.

Pope Francis’ impassioned appeal for peace in the Holy Land during the Angelus on Sunday is one of the several voices from Churches around the world calling for an immediate de-escalation of the violence unleashed on 7 October by an Hamas attack which prompted Israel to issue an official declaration of war (“Operation Swords of Iron”)… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 10th October 2023, 9:30am

10/10/2023   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: 10th October

10/10/2023

Readings of the day

First Reading: Jonah 3:1-10
Psalm: 129 (130):1-2,3-4ab,7-8

Gospel: Luke 10:38-42

Now as they went on their way, he entered a certain village, where a woman named Martha welcomed him into her home.  She had a sister named Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to what he was saying. But Martha was distracted by her many tasks; so she came to him and asked, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to do all the work by myself? … Read more »

A service of great value – Bishop Galea-Curmi on the Armed Forces Day

Mass on the Armed Forces Day

09/10/2023   St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

“Resaq fuqu wieħed ċenturjun jitolbu bil-ħerqa” (Mt 8:5). Dan hu li naqraw illum fl-Evanġelju skont San Mattew fuq iċ-ċenturjun li mar jitlob bil-qawwa lil Ġesù biex ifejjaq lill-qaddej tiegħu li kien marid ħafna.

Aħna u niċċelebraw illum Jum il-Forzi Armati, nistedinkom biex inħarsu lejn dan iċ-ċenturjun li hu ta’ ispirazzjoni għall-membri kollha tal-Forzi Armati. Sa dakinhar li ltaqa’ miegħu, iċ-ċenturjun ma kienx wieħed minn dawk midħla ta’ Ġesù, imma jersaq lejh b’talba ħerqana… Read more »

New parish priest for St Gregory parish in Sliema

09/10/2023

L‑Arċisqof Charles Scicluna qed jafda il‑ħidma pastorali tal‑parroċċa ta’ San Girgor il‑Kbir f’Tas‑Sliema, f’idejn Mons. Etienne Sciberras. Monsinjur Arċisqof jirringrazzja lil Dun Victor Scicluna tal‑ħidma tiegħu bħala kappillan f’din il‑parroċċa għal dawn l‑aħħar 12‑il sena.

Dun Etienne twieled f’Tas‑Sliema fil‑21 ta’ Frar 1969. Irċieva l‑edukazzjoni tiegħu fl‑iskola Immaculate Conception f’Ħal Tarxien, fis‑Seminarju Minuri f’Tal‑Virtù fir‑Rabat, u fis‑Sixth Form tal‑Kulleġġ Stella Maris fil‑Gżira. Kompla l‑istudji terzjarji fil‑Filosofija u t‑Teoloġija u ggradwa fit‑Teoloġija Pastorali mill‑Fakultà tat‑Teoloġija fl‑Università ta’ Malta… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 9th October 2023, 9:30am

09/10/2023   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: 9th October

09/10/2023

Readings of the day

First Reading: Jonah 1:1 – 2:1,11
Psalm: Jonah 2:2,3,4,5,8

Gospel: Luke 10:25-37

Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he said, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” He answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself.” And he said to him, “You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live.” 

But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbour?” Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 

But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them… Read more »