News from the Church in Malta
Fourth Sunday of Advent
Readings of the day
First Reading: Micah 5:1-4a
Psalm: 79(80):2ac,3b,15-16,18-19
Second Reading: Hebrews 10:5-10
Gospel: Luke 1:39-45
In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb… Read more »
On Sunday, 29th December 2024, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will inaugurate the Jubilee Year 2025 in the Archdiocese of Malta under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. This event follows the official opening of the Holy Year by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve, marked by the opening of the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, where the Pope will then preside over Mass.
The celebration in the Church of Malta will begin at 5:00pm with a liturgical rite observed across the Catholic world… Read more »
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Fi tmiem Kunċert tal-Milied mill-Vox Dulcis Chorale, li sar is-Sibt, 14 ta’ Diċembru 2024, fil-Knisja Kolleġġjata ta’ San Lawrenz, Belt Vittoriosa, ġew inawgurati x-xogħlijiet ta’ restawr u konservazzjoni fuq il-pittura It-Tlugħ fis-Sema tal-Verġni Marija.
Dawn ix-xogħlijiet twettqu mill-Kumpanija ReCoop bl-għajnuna finanzjarja tal-Malta Arts Council u fuq l-inizjattiva tas-Soċjetà Storiko u Kulturali Vittoriosa, li kienet applikat għal fondi.
L-Altar ta’ Santa Marija twaqqaf fil-Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ San Lawrenz fl-1880… Read more »
Readings of the day
First Reading: Songs of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18a
Psalm: 32 (33):2-3,11-12,20-21
Gospel: Luke 1:39-45
In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the child leaped in her womb.
And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be a fulfilment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.” Read more »
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Marta’s Kitchen is taking care of delivering meals to those who, for any reason, are confined to their homes. Social workers, priests, and professionals in the health and education sectors can refer individuals or families who do not have the means for a dignified meal because they are unable to leave their homes on Christmas Day, by filling out this form: loop.mt/iklamilied.
It is important that those who are referred are informed that they will receive a meal including two courses and dessert and that this meal will be delivered to their home on Christmas Day between 9:00am and 12:00pm… Read more »
The Senior Students of St Paul’s Missionary College have once again embraced their missionary identity, hosting their annual outreach event that brings together students, staff, and the wider community. Held twice a year, this cherished tradition aligns with the College’s commitment to fostering a sense of altruism and service among its students. This year’s event was organised in collaboration with ten different institutions and services in preparation for Christmas… Read more »
Children and youth from both the male and female SDC Centres of Żurrieq, along with their families, led a tradiitonal demonstration with Baby Jesus along the Valletta Waterfront. The event took place on December 18th at 7:30 pm, culminating at the Chapel of the Flight into Egypt. The statue of Baby Jesus was carried along the beautifully decorated waterfront, with Christmas carols sung to enkindle a joyful Christmas spirit… Read more »
Josef, Deborah u Brandon għandu ħafna memorji fiż-ŻAK House li tinsab f’Birkirkara u bħalhom eluf ta’ żgħażagħ u persuni oħra li għal xi raġuni jew oħra utilizzaw din il-binja tal-Azzjoni Kattolika.
Josef Debono, kien wieħed mill-persuni li ħadmu biex dan il-proġett iseħħ. Hu qal li hi xi ħaġa sabiħa li wara snin ta’ xogħol qiegħda fl-istat li qiegħda fih u dan jagħtihom sodisfazzjon kbir… Read more »
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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 »
Readings of the day
First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14
Psalm: 23 (24):1-2,3-4ab,5-6
Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favoured one! The Lord is with you.” But she was much perplexed by his words and pondered what sort of greeting this might be. The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. And now, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his ancestor David. He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.”
Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a virgin?” The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be holy; he will be called Son of God. And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be barren. For nothing will be impossible with God.”
Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel departed from her. Read more »
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