Yearly Archives: 2024

“I came looking for the one who paid for my priesthood but discovered that he had died” – Fr Augustine

29/11/2024

Fr Augustine Lape, saċerdot Kenjan imlaqqam il-Lapes wasal biex iprofessa grazzi għal diversi benefatturi Maltin, l-aktar Żabbarin u Pawlisti, biss meta ġie Malta biex jiltaqa’ ma’ benefattur minnhom, iż-Żejtuni Michael Montebello skopra li dan sfortunatament kien ħalliena.

Fr Augustine kien wieħed mill-mistednin waqt il-programm BTW li fih ħadu sehem persuni barranin li ħadu inizjattiva jitgħallmu l-ilsien Malti. Hu ilu saċerdot 20 sena, u kien ġie Malta l-ewwel darba fl-2000… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 12th December 2024, 9:30am

12/12/2024   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: 12th December

12/12/2024

Our Lady of Guadalupe – Feast
Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 41:13-20
Psalm: 144 (145):1 u 9,10-11,12-13ab

Gospel: Matthew 11:11-15

Jesus said to the crowds, “Truly I tell you, among those born of women no one has arisen greater than John the Baptist; yet the least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he. From the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven has suffered violence, and the violent take it by force. For all the prophets and the law prophesied until John came; and if you are willing to accept it, he is Elijah who is to come. Let anyone with ears listen!” Read more »

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Their faith – Bishop Galea‑Curmi

09/12/2024   The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

“Ra l-fidi tagħhom” (Lq 5:20). Dan hu li naqraw fl-Evanġelju llum fuq l-irġiel li kienu qed iġorru wieħed mifluġ fuq mitraħ. Dawn ħaduh quddiem Ġesù, biex Ġesù jfejqu. Tolqotni ħafna f’dan ir-rakkont kif l-Evanġelju jgħid li Ġesù “ra l-fidi tagħhom” – il-fidi ta’ dawn li kienu qed jerfgħu lil wieħed mifluġ.

F’episodji oħra fl-Evanġelju għandna lil Ġesù li jitkellem ma’ min se jfejjaq u jgħidlu: “il-fidi tiegħek fejqitek” (Mk 10:52) – bħal fil-każ ta’ bniedem għama, anke ta’ dik il-mara li kienet ilha tnax-il sena tbati bit-tnixxija tad-demm, u episodji oħra… Read more »

St Barbara’s Church in Valletta to be restored

11/12/2024

The Archdiocese of Malta and Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna (FWA) have reached an agreement for the study, conservation and restoration of St Barbara’s Church in Valletta, a project expected to be completed in approximately five years. Situated on Republic Street, the church will continue being used for religious functions, while FWA will assist in sourcing funding for the necessary conservation works and offer its custodial support. 

The agreement was signed by Michael Pace Ross, Administrative Secretary of the Archdiocese, and Mario Farrugia, chairman of FWA, in the presence of the newly appointed church rector Mgr Paul Vella. 

Mr Pace Ross said restoration can start in 2025 after the necessary approvals are sought, thanks to secured financial commitments… Read more »

Pope at Audience: May the Spirit help us ‘abound in hope’

11/12/2024   Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!

We have arrived at the end of our catecheses on the Holy Spirit and the Church. We will devote this final reflection to the title we gave to the entire cycle, namely: “The Holy Spirit and the Bride. The Holy Spirit guides the People of God towards Jesus our hope”. This title refers to one of the last verses of the Bible, in the Book of Revelation, which says: “The Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come’” (Rev 22:17)… Read more »

Sunday morning retreat – SDC co-operators (Malta)

01/12/2024

The Co-Operators (Malta) gathered at St. Michael’s School for a halfday retreat on Sunday, December 1, 2024. SDC Member Emanuel Curmi shared two reflections on the season of Advent, emphasising our strong desire to meet Jesus face to face.

This retreat was a significant help to the Co-operators in the beginning of Advent, encouraging each participant to prepare his heart in the best possible way to host in it Baby Jesus… Read more »

EU bishops reflect on Europe’s future and challenges of the new institutional cycle

03/12/2024

The bishops of the European Union convened in Brussels from 27 to 29 November 2024 for the autumn Plenary Assembly of COMECE. Focus: peace, European integration, Single Market, the future of work in the EU and implementation of Article 17 TFEU.

The Assembly coincided with the European Parliament’s vote on the new European Commission, led by Ursula von der Leyen. In response, COMECE President Mgr… Read more »

Gaudete! – Cappella Sanctae Catharinae Presents Italian Christmas Music Concert

11/12/2024

Cappella Sanctae Catharinae returns with Gaudete! – its much anticipated annual Christmas Concert. This year the choir will present a concert of beautiful, but rarely heard, Italian Christmas choral music.

The programme features a mixture of gorgeous Italian Baroque polyphony, by composers such as Pomponio Nenna and Giovanni Belli. It will also include rarely heard Christmas Carols from all over Italy, including Sicily, Veneto, and Naples… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 11th December 2024, 9:30am

11/12/2024   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 »