Monthly Archives: October 2024

Justice and Peace Commission says budget does not go far enough to address economic hardships

31/10/2024

The Justice and Peace Commission, within the Archdiocese of Malta, welcomes the social measures in Malta’s 2025 Budget, but believes more should be done to secure a dignified standard of living for those facing economic hardships.

The Commission also stresses the need for ongoing improvements to address the broader social needs of vulnerable groups — especially the elderly, homeless, and migrant workers — who face significant barriers daily… Read more »

‘Insights in Service’ – reflections during voluntary work

A book containing voluntary work experiences, illustrations and short reflections

31/10/2024

Adam McCarthy, Lay Pastoral Assistant at the University of Malta Chaplaincy, has published a book ‘Insights in Service’ containing voluntary work experiences, paired with illustrations, and short reflections. The book is split into 30 sections and can be used as an easy, but profound way of reflection.

The stories shared in his book offer a glimpse into the lives of people from diverse backgrounds, revealing their struggles and the insights that can be drawn from the challenges of daily life along the way… Read more »

LOGOS to hold discussion on the environment, poverty and hope

LOGOS is a new initiative that creates dialogue spaces on the Christian message

31/10/2024

The LOGOS initiative is organising a discussion on 6th November between 6.30pm-8.30pm in the Arcbishop’s Seminary Library, at Tal-Virtù, Rabat on environmental degradation, the gap between the rich and the poor and the role of hope in the face of all this.

LOGOS is a new initiative that helps create space for dialogue meetings based on the Christian message, to strengthen the hope of the Maltese society… Read more »

Pope at Audience: Confirmation communicates Holy Spirit’s abundant gifts

30/10/2024   Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!

Today we will continue our reflection on the presence and action of the Holy Spirit in the life of the Church through the Sacraments.

The sanctifying action of the Holy Spirit reaches us primarily through two channels: the Word of God and the Sacraments. And among all the Sacraments, there is one that is quintessentially the Sacrament of the Holy Spirit, and it is on this that I would like to focus today… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 31st October 2024, 9:30am

31/10/2024   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: 31st October

31/10/2024

Readings of the day

First Reading: Ephesians 6:10-20
Psalm: 143 (144):1,2,9-10

Gospel: Luke 13:31-35

Some Pharisees came to Jesus and said, “Go away, leave this area because Herod wants to kill you.” He replied, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and I perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I accomplish my purpose. Yet I must continue on my way today, tomorrow, and the following day, for it is impossible that a prophet should die outside of Jerusalem.’

Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how many times I yearned to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were unwilling! … Read more »

All Saints and All Souls’ Day

30/10/2024

Photo: Ian Noel Pace

On Friday, 1st November 2024, at 9:30am, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will preside over Mass for the Feast of All Saints in the Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana. This Mass will be broadcast live on TVM, Church.mt, and Newsbook Malta.

On Saturday, 2nd November, at 9:30am, Archbishop Scicluna will celebrate Mass in remembrance of all the faithful departed, at the Chapel of Our Lady of Sorrows at Addolorata Cemetery… Read more »

Archbishop’s Seminary students welcome President of the European Parliament

An event as part of European Week for waste reduction

30/10/2024   Archbishop's Minor Seminary, Tal-Virtù

The President of the European Parliament visited the Archbishop’s Minor Seminary as part of the European Week for Waste Reduction.

Dr Roberta Metsola engaged with the upper secondary students, including members of the student council and eco-school council. They explored important topics such as human dignity, teamwork, integrity, and principled decision-making. These conversations highlighted the connection between personal values and environmental responsibility.

The younger students focused on practical environmental issues… Read more »

Protecting Minors Commission presents first-ever Annual Report in Vatican

30/10/2024

Photo: Vatican News

During a press conference held at the Holy See Press Office on Tuesday, members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors presents its first-ever Annual Report, in response to Pope Francis’ request to present a reliable account of what the Church is doing, and what still needs to change, to safeguard against sexual abuse, help authorities act, and restore trust… Read more »

Prophet Elijah teaches us there is no one like God – The Archbishop

Mass on the 80th anniversary of the founding of St Elias College Mass at Sta Venera

29/10/2024   St Elias College, Sta Venera

L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

Nixtieq nitkellem dwar l-hena. Kemm-il darba dan id-diskors mill-Evanġelju ta’ San Mattew, li għadna nsejħulu diskors tal-Beatitudnijiet, tal-hena, Ġesù jagħżel kategorija ta’ nies, u jsejħilhom ‘henjin’. Tajjeb li wieħed meta jkollu ċans jifli ftit min hu hieni skont Ġesù. Ħa ngħidilkom xi ħaġa li tista’ tgħinkom biex tiftakru f’dawn it-tmien barkiet. Ħafna drabi nħobbu ngħidu li s-salib tal-Kavallieri, imbagħad sar is-salib ta’ Malta, għandu tmien ponot għax ifakkarna f’dawn it-tmien barkiet li jsemmi Ġesù fl-Evanġelju ta’ San Mattew… Read more »