Monthly Archives: June 2024

The Gospel of the day: 29th June

29/06/2024

Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Apostles – Solemnity
Readings of the day

First Reading: Acts 12:1-11
Psalm: 33:2-9
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8,17-18

Gospel: Matthew 16:13-19

Jesus went into the region of Caesarea Philippi and he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” They replied, “Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, still others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.”

He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Simon Peter said in reply, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Jesus said to him in reply, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah… Read more »

Fondazzjoni Sebħ organises ‘SEBĦ Bazaar 2024’

28/06/2024

Fondazzjoni Sebħ is organising its first bazaar which will be held at their premises in Ħamrun, on the 28th, 29th and 30th June 2024. The public is invited to support the organisation that assists with educational, residential and aftercare services.

Volunteers have generously donated several items including handicrafts, clothes, furniture and more that will be available for purchase through this collective initiative.

Fondazzjoni Sebħ has coordinated this event to raise awareness and funds and encourage the community to support a cause that fosters a sense of safety and value for children and families… Read more »

Pulling the same rope from one side – Bishop Joseph Galea‑Curmi

Caritas' Graduation Day

27/06/2024   San Blas Therapeutic Centre, Ħaż-Żebbuġ

Il-messaġġ tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

Nixtieq l-ewwel nett inwassal l-appoġġ u s-sapport tal-Arċisqof li bħalissa qiegħed barra minn Malta għal-laqgħa tal-Isqfijiet tal-Ewropa.

Eċċellenza President tar-Repubblika, Onorevoli Ministri, Kap tal-Oppożizzjoni, Membri Parlamentari, Sinjuri, il-preżenza tagħkom hi preżenza ta’ appoġġ u ta’ għajnuna, għax qed turu li tgħożżu l-ħajja ta’ dawn li se jiggradwaw u oħrajn li huma residenti fid-djar immexxija mill-Caritas, u tridu b’kull mod tgħinuhom jgħixu l-ħajja tagħhom b’dinjità… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 28th June 2024, 9:30am

28/06/2024   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: 28th June

28/06/2024

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Kings 25:1-12
Psalm: 136 (137):1-2,3,4-5.6

Gospel: Matthew 8:1-4

When Jesus came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And then a leper approached, did him homage, and said, “Lord, if you wish, you can make me clean.” He stretched out his hand, touched him, and said, “I will do it. Be made clean.” His leprosy was cleansed immediately… Read more »

Invitation to conversations on the role of the Maltese Church in today’s society

27/06/2024

The year 2024 of the synodal process for ecclesial renewal One Church, One Journey is dedicated to the theme “Church that Goes Forth”.

At the last Diocesan Assembly of November 2023 that launched the year, participants identified a number of themes where the local Church needs to go forth so that, in the spirit of St Paul the Apostle who proclaimed the gospel among us with gestures of healing, we too reach out with “unusual kindness” (Acts 28:2) to heal wounds… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 27th June 2024, 9:30am

27/06/2024   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: 27th June

27/06/2024

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Kings 24:8-17
Psalm: 78 (79),:1-2,3-5,8,9

Gospel: Matthew 7:21-29

Jesus said to his disciples: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name? … Read more »

Pope at Audience: Moral duty to stop production and trafficking of drugs

26/06/2024   Saint Peter's Square, the Vatican

Catechesis. On the occasion of the International Day. Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! I can’t hear you!

Today marks International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1987. This year’s theme is The evidence is clear: Invest in prevention… Read more »

CCEE inaugurates new headquarters in Rome

26/06/2024

After 53 years in Switzerland, beginning in Chur and then for the last 47 years in St. Gallen, the seat of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences has been moved to via della Pigna 13, in Rome.

Blessing the new CCEE offices in the Maffei Marescotti palace was Card. Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State. With him were present Card. Robert Francis Prevost, Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, and H.E… Read more »