Monthly Archives: February 2025

Pope to deacons: ‘Be apostles of forgiveness and selfless servants’

24/02/2025   St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican

Homily by Pope Francis

At Mass for the Jubilee of Deacons, on Sunday, Pope Francis focused his reflection on the theme of gratuity which, he said, is particularly relevant to the diaconate but is also vital for all Christians in their journey of faith.  

The Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Rino Fisichella, the Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization as the Pope continues to be treated at Gemelli Hospital for his bilateral pneumonia… Read more »

New committee for the Church Schools’ Association (2025-2028)

24/02/2025

The new CSA committee from left to right: Stephen Cachia, Johann Tabone, Melanie Ungaro, Roberta Mifsud Bonnici, Daniela Demicoli, Fr Clinton Farrugia MSSP, Elton Vella, Sr Marica Briffa, Fr David Cortis OSA.

During the annual general meeting of the Church Schools’ Association (CSA), which represents 55 Church schools in Malta and Gozo, the new members of the committee for the years 2025-2028 were selected.

Mr Stephen Cachia was chosen as Coordinator of the Association… Read more »

Pope spends a restful night on his 10th day in hospital

24/02/2025

Photo: Jesús Orozco

Fi stqarrija mis-Sala Stampa tas-Santa Sede intqal li l-Papa Franġisku kellu lejl ta’ mistrieħ fl-għaxar jum tiegħu fl-Isptar Ġemelli f’Ruma fejn qed jiġi rikoverat minħabba pulmonite doppja.

Fl-aġġornament mediku ta’ lbieraħ intqal li għadu f’qagħda kritika. L-istqarrija kompliet tgħid li l-Papa qed jirċievi l-ossiġnu artifiċjali u jinsab konxju.

F’komunikat lill-ġurnalisti ġie sostnut li l-kumplessità tal-istat kliniku kif ukoll minħabba stennija meħtieġa għat-terapiji farmakoloġiċi, huwa meħtieġ li l-pronjosi tibqa’ kunfidenzjali… Read more »

Embracing life with compassion until the end

24/02/2025

Message by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi

In the quiet rooms of hospitals and hospice centres, where time seems to stand still, countless people face the heavy burdens of severe illness and the approach of death. These moments are fraught with pain, fear, and sometimes an overwhelming sense of helplessness. It is here, in these tender spaces, that our compassion is needed most through unwavering presence, empathy, and dignified care… Read more »

Pope to deacons: Continue with joy and love

23/02/2025

Archbishop Fisichella celebrates Holy Mass for the Jubilee of Deacons  (VATICAN MEDIA Divisione Foto)

Brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!

This morning, in Saint Peter’s Basilica, the celebration of the Eucharist with the Ordination of some candidates to the diaconate was celebrated. I greet them and the participants in the Jubilee of Deacons, which has taken place in the Vatican in these days; and I thank the Dicasteries for the Clergy and for Evangelization for the preparation of this event… Read more »

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

24/02/2025   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 February

24/02/2025

Readings of the day

First Reading: Sirach 1:1-10
Psalm: 92 (93):1ab,1c-2.5

Gospel: Mark 9:14-29

As Jesus came down from the mountain with Peter, James, John and approached the other disciples, they saw a large crowd around them and scribes arguing with them. Immediately on seeing him, the whole crowd was utterly amazed. They ran up to him and greeted him… Read more »

Jesus’ wish for us: having our hearts free from hatred – the Archbishop

23/02/2025   The Parish Church of the Transfiguration of Jesus, Ħal Lija

L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

Il-Mulej, hu u jitlobna forsi l-itqal ħaġa: dik li nħobbu lil min ikun kontrina, jgħinna ftit nifhmu għaliex qed jgħidilna hekk. U jgħallimna li, dak li għandna nagħmlu, meta nagħmluh niftakru: “bl-istess kejl li tkejlu intom jitkejjel lilkom” (Lq 6:38).

Minn min? Ejjew niftakru x’għallimna hu stess, meta għallimna nitolbu. Fit-talba tal-Missierna li ngħidu f’kull quddiesa, u nirrepetuha diversi drabi, anke matul il-ġurnata: “Aħfrilna dnubietna, bħalma naħfru lil min hu ħati għalina” (Mt 6:12)… Read more »

Sunday Mass – 23rd February 2025, 9:30am

23/02/2025   Our Saviour's Church, Lija

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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 Sunday Gospel: 23rd February

23/02/2025

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings of the Day

First Reading: 1 Samuel 26:2,7-9,12-13,22-23
Psalm: 102 (103):1-2,3-4,8,10,12-13
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 15:45-49

Gospel: Luke 6:27-38

Jesus said to His disciples : “To you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. To the person who strikes you on one cheek, offer the other one as well, and from the person who takes your cloak, do not withhold even your tunic… Read more »