Yearly Archives: 2024

The Gospel of the day: 20th September

20/09/2024

Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20
Psalm: 16 (17):1,6-7,8b & 15

Gospel: Luke 8:1-3

Jesus journeyed from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom of God.

Accompanying him were the Twelve and some women who had been cured of evil spirits and infirmities, Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, Joanna, the wife of Herod’s steward Chuza, Susanna, and many others who provided for them out of their resources… Read more »

How necessary it is for our Society to spread!

19/09/2024

During a General Meeting in May 1961, St George Preca emphasised with the Members the importance of expanding the SDC, saying, “How necessary it is for our Society to spread, because there is a great need in the world for those who teach!”. This statement set the theme for the meeting held on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in the Auditorium at Blata l-Bajda. The meeting celebrated the SDC, with a particular focus on its missionary work… Read more »

“I prayed to Carlo Acutis to help me finish the statue so that it could be taken to his grave” – Adonai Camilleri Cauchi

18/09/2024

Ritratt: Adonai Camilleri Cauchi

L-artist Għawdxi Adonai Camilleri Cauchi qal li talab lil Beatu Carlo Acutis, li mistenni jiġi kkanonizzat fiż-żmien qarib li jirnexxielu jlesti x-xbieha tiegħu għax kien hemm ix-xewqa li din tintmess mal-qabar tiegħu.

Hu ġie kkumissjonat mill-Arċipriet Dun John Sultana għall-Parroċċa ta’ Santa Marija Assunta fiż-Żebbuġ Għawdex.

Il-korijiet tal-Parroċċa Santa Marija u Regina Angelorum taħt id-direzzjoni tal-Maestro Franco Cefai kellhom l-okkażjoni jkantaw fil-Vatikan, Pantheon, San Paolo Fouri le Mura, Cascia u fosthom Assisi fejn din ix-xbieha ntmisset mal-qabar ta’ Carlo Acutis waqt quddiesa iċċelebrata mill-Arċipriet… Read more »

Pope Francis: Easter belongs to Christ, not our calendars

19/09/2024

Pope Francis prays with the “Pasqua Together 2025” group  (VATICAN MEDIA Divisione Foto)

Pope Francis met Thursday with representatives of the Pasqua Together 2025 Initiative, which represents various lay associations and movements of several Christian confessions.

The Julian and Gregorian calendars align for the celebration of Easter in the Catholic Jubilee Year of 2025, meaning that all Christians will celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection on the same day… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 19th September 2024, 9:30am

19/09/2024   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: 19th September

19/09/2024

Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11
Psalm: 117 (118):1-2,16ab-17,28

Gospel: Luke 7:36-50

In those days, one of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster jar of ointment.  … Read more »

“Everything God created is good” – The Archbishop

20th Anniversary Mass Celebrating the Founding of Drachma LGBTI

17/09/2024   Mount St Joseph, Mosta

Homily by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna

This evening, we have heard the Gospel in which Jesus uses the word drachma, the same word that inspired the creation of this group twenty years ago to unite LGBTIQ+ individuals and their parents. A drachma is something precious, something worth searching for and celebrating with a feast once it is found. It is also an invitation to live your life in reconciliation and mature love… Read more »

Pope at Audience: I saw living and joyful faith in Asia and Oceania

18/09/2024   Saint Peter's Square

Today I would like to begin with some good news: I would like to present two suicidal people to you: these two are getting married next Saturday! A round of applause for them!

It is beautiful to see when love leads us on to form a new family: this is why I wanted to present these two to you, to give thanks to the Lord… Read more »

Pope to young people: ‘May the Mediterranean no longer be a graveyard’

18/09/2024

Migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean  (ANSA)

Pope Francis sends a video message to young participants of the Med24 Meeting in Tirana, encouraging them to be stewards of peace, unity, and fraternity.

In a video message to the participants of the Meeting “Med24” taking place in Tirana, entitled “Pilgrims of Hope, Builders of Peace,” Pope Francis on Tuesday alluded to the theme of the upcoming Jubilee Year, and reminded the young people of Albania and the wider Mediterranean region of their responsibility and role in shaping the future of their communities… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 18th September 2024, 9:30am

18/09/2024   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 »