Monthly Archives: January 2025

The Sunday Gospel: 26th January

26/01/2025

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings of the day

First Reading: Nehemiah 8:2-4a,5-6,8-10
Psalm: 18 (19):8,9,10,15
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Gospel: Luke 1:1-4; 4:14-21

Since many have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been instructed.  … Read more »

He chose twelve – Bishop Galea‑Curmi

24/01/2025   The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

“Għażel tnax” (Mk 3:14). Hawnhekk, fl-Evanġelju skont San Mark, għandna l-għażla tat-tnax-l appostlu. L-Evanġelju jgħid li Ġesù “tela’ fuq l-għolja” (Mk 3:13) – ġa għandna hemmhekk indikazzjoni li din hija xi ħaġa speċjali ħafna. L-għoljiet fl-Iskrittura jfakkruna proprju f’din il-preżenza ta’ Alla, jew il-missjoni speċjali li Alla se jagħti. Hawn Ġesù tela’ fuq l-għolja, sejjaħ lejh lil dawk li ried u minnhom għażel tnax… Read more »

President Spiteri Debono meets Pope Francis

25/01/2025

Il-Papa Franġisku jilqa’ lill-President ta’ Malta Myriam Spiteri Debono
Ritratt: DOI

Il-President Myriam Spiteri Debono kellha laqgħa privata mal-Papa Franġisku fil-Vatikan.

Matul il-laqgħa, il-Papa tkellem dwar l-esperjenza tiegħu f’Malta waqt iż-żjara uffiċjali tiegħu fl-2022 u ġedded il-memorji ta’ meta kien jistudja fi Buenos Aires biex isir Ġiżwita, fejn jistudjaw flimkien miegħu kellu żewġ studenti Għawdxin.

Il-Papa ddiskuta diversi suġġetti oħra, inkluż in-nisa fit-tmexxija u l-importanza li t-twelid tal-ulied jiżdied… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 25th January 2025, 9:30am

25/01/2025   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: 25th January

25/01/2025

Conversion of Saint Paul, apostle – Feast

Readings of the day

First Reading: Acts 22:3-16
Psalm: 117(116):1,2

Gospel: Mark 16:15-18

Jesus said to the eleven: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.
Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved; whoever does not believe will be condemned.
These signs will accompany those who believe: in my name they will drive out demons, they will speak new languages… Read more »

Fr Hilary Tagliaferro, Caritas, and Dar tal-Providenza recognised for their commitment to the community through sport

24/01/2025

  • Fr Hilary Tagliaferro OSA, Caritas Malta and Dar tal-Providenza have been honoured with an award from Sport Malta in recognition of their commitment towards the community through sport.

    During the award ceremony, Caritas Malta Director Anthony Gatt, Executive Head of Dar tal-Providenza Nadine Camilleri and Fr Hilary Tagliaferro OSA expressed their appreciation for Sport Malta’s efforts and their gratitude for receiving the ‘Fostering Generosity and Community Through Sport’ award… Read more »

    The Dominicans Celebrate the Jubilee of Saint Thomas Aquinas

    24/01/2025

    Ritratt: Wikicommons

    Id-Dumnikani tal-Birgu se jiċċelebraw l-għeluq tal-Ġublew ta’ San Tumas t’Akwinu fi tmiem Jannar.

    L-ewwel ċelebrazzjoni hija nhar it-Tnejn 27 ta’ Jannar, fejn se tiġi organizzata l-Aquinas Lecture; diskussjoni fuq it-teoloġija b’indirizz mir-Rev. Dr. Alan J. Adami OP STh.D. Din se ssir fil-kunvent tad-Dumnikani tal-Birgu fis-7pm.

    It-tieni ċelebrazzjoni hija nhar it-Tlieta 28 ta’ Jannar fil-Knisja tal-Lunzjata u San Duminku tal-Birgu, fejn f’jum il-festa ta’ San Tumas t’Akwinu se ssir ċelebrazzjoni tal-għeluq tal-Ġublew… Read more »

    Mass & Rosary – 24th January 2025, 9:30am

    24/01/2025   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: 24th January

    24/01/2025

    Readings of the day

    First Reading: Hebrews 8:6-13
    Psalm: 84 (85):8 u 10,11-12,13-14

    Gospel: Mark 3:13-19

    Jesus went up the mountain and summoned those whom he wanted  and they came to him.
    He appointed twelve (whom he also named apostles) that they might be with him and he might send them forth to preach and to have authority to drive out demons… Read more »

    Archbishop appoints new Delegate for Catholic Education

    23/01/2025

    Photo: Fr Mark Ellul, the new Delegate for Catholic Education

    Archbishop Charles Scicluna, as President of the Maltese Episcopal Conference, has appointed Fr Mark Ellul as the new Delegate for Catholic Education to assist the Episcopal Conference in the Church’s work on education. Fr Mark’s appointment reflects the Church’s renewed commitment to strengthening Catholic education in Malta and Gozo. He is currently Head of The Archbishop’s Seminary School in Rabat… Read more »