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Our Lady of Sorrows
Readings of the day
First Reading: Jeremiah 20:10-13
Psalm: 17(18):2-3a,3bc-4,5-6,7
Gospel: John 10:31-42
The Jews picked up rocks to stone Jesus. Jesus answered them, “I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of these are you trying to stone me?” The Jews answered him, “We are not stoning you for a good work but for blasphemy… Read more »
Vatican News
Hekk kif għada l-Knisja f’Malta flimkien ma’ 8 pajjiżi oħra minn madwar id-dinja tiċċelebra t-Tifkira tal-Verġni Mqaddsa Marija tad-Duluri, bosta parroċċi u knejjes illejla se jkunu qed iħejju mumenti ta’ talb.
Bosta qassisin madwar Malta se jkunu fil-knejjes disponibbli għall-qrar sabiex iwasslu l-imħabba u l-ħniena li jrid jgħaddi Alla permezz tas-sagrament u l-ministri tiegħu.
Il-Knisja tħeġġeġ lill-imgħammdin kollha sabiex filwaqt li jieħdu sehem fl-Ewkaristija minn tal-inqas fil-jum tal-Ħadd, tagħmel sejħa partikolari biex wieħed jiffrekwenta s-sagrament tar-rikonċiljazzajoni, liema sagrament il-Papa Franġisku jsejjaħlu bħala “s-sagrament tal-ferħ” hekk kif permezz tiegħu wieħed jerġa’ jsir ħaġa waħda mal-Missier… Read more »
On Sunday, 27th April 2025, a conference titled ‘Women in the Mediterranean’ will take place in Malta as part of the activities of ‘MED 25 – Bel Espoir,’ an initiative by the Holy See coordinated by the Archdiocese of Marseille. The conference will be held at 4pm at the Mediterranean Conference Centre and is being organised by MED 25 in Malta in collaboration with MELA, a project by the Episcopal Delegate for Evangelisation, on behalf of the Archdiocese of Malta and the Maltese Episcopal Conference… Read more »
Selection Ballot 2025-2026: Form 1 Boys, 9:00am
Selection Ballot 2025-2026: Form 1 Girls, 10:30am 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: Genesis 17:3-9
Psalm: 104 (105):4-5,6-7,8-9
Gospel: John 8:51-59
Jesus said to the Jews: “Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.”
(So) the Jews said to him, “Now we are sure that you are possessed. Abraham died, as did the prophets, yet you say, ‘Whoever keeps my word will never taste death.’
Are you greater than our father Abraham, who died? … Read more »
Dear brothers and sisters,
Today we will look at another of Jesus’ encounters, narrated by the Gospels. This time, however, the person encountered does not have a name. The evangelist Mark presents him simply as “a man” (10:17). He is a man who has observed the commandments ever since his youth but who, despite this, has not yet found the meaning of his life… Read more »
A series of masterclasses exploring a wide range of practical and musicological topics is being presented by The Academy of Sacred Music Francesco Azopardi, in collaboration with the Pastoral Formation Institute. These masterclasses provide an opportunity for musicians, scholars, conductors and choir members to deepen their knowledge and refine their skills in sacred music.
The sessions will be led in English and supported by the Directorate of Culture’s Artist Residency Programme… Read more »
“If you live well, the priesthood is a source of joy.” These are the words of Fr. David Cilia, offering us a glimpse into the discussion about his vocational journey. A journey that has brought him into contact with various groups of people, but above all, one in which he sees an opportunity to draw closer to Jesus, the fullness of true joy.
“If you live well, the priesthood is a source of joy.” These are the words of Fr… 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 »
