News from the Church in Malta
Immaculate Heart of Mary – Memorial
Readings of the day
First Reading: Isaiah 61:9-11
Psalm: 1 Samuel 2:1,4,2,8
Gospel: Luke 2:41-51
Each year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover, and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom. After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it… Read more »
Ritratt: L-Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta – Ian Noel Pace
L‑Arċisqof Charles Scicluna tkellem dwar il‑bżonn li l‑Viżjoni 2050 tal‑Gvern għandha tindirizza b’urġenza d‑drittijiet ta’ ħafna ħaddiema f’Malta li mhux qed ilaħħqu mal‑ħajja sal‑aħħar tax‑xahar kif ukoll il‑problema ta’ housing affordabbli.
Huwa qal dan waqt laqgħa mal‑Ministru għall‑Ekonomija, Intrapriża u Proġetti Strateġiċi Silvio Schembri li ppreżenta d‑dokument ta’ konsultazzjoni dwar il‑Viżjoni Malta 2050.
L‑Arċisqof laqa’ l‑enfasi li l‑Viżjoni 2050 qed tagħmel fuq il‑kwalità tal‑ħajja, u saħaq li sabiex jintlaħaq dan il‑għan hemm bżonn ta’ miżuri soċjali konkreti… Read more »
Id-Dar tal-Providenza is firmly opposed to assisted suicide and euthanasia, as it believes they both strike at the heart of society, which has a duty to protect the life of every person. They also undermine the principle of inclusion. It also maintains that the dignity of life is not achieved through assisted suicide. For these reasons, it strongly opposes the proposal to introduce assisted voluntary euthanasia in Malta… Read more »
A professor of palliative care and member of the House of Lords has claimed that while palliative care in Malta shows considerable promise, it remains in its early stages.
In an exclusive interview with Newsbook Malta at the Palace of Westminster in London, Professor Ilora Finlay expressed concern at the limited number of professionals in Malta specialising in palliative care. According to her, the number is so low that they could be counted on one hand… Read more »
A new misco survey has found that 70% of Malta’s residents prefer palliative care that ensures a natural, pain-free death over the option of assisted suicide.
The survey, conducted between 10 and 19 June among 500 respondents, comes as the government’s public consultation on assisted voluntary euthanasia enters its final week.
The White Paper under consultation proposes allowing terminally ill patients with less than six months to live access to lethal medication to end their lives voluntarily… 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 »
Sacred Heart of Jesus – Solemnity
Readings of the day
First Reading: Ezekiel 34:11-16
Psalm: 22 (23):1-3a,3b-4,5,6
Second Reading: Romans 5:5b-11
Gospel: Luke 15:3-7
Jesus addressed this parable to the Pharisees and scribes: “What man among you having a hundred sheep and losing one of them would not leave the ninety-nine in the desert and go after the lost one until he finds it? … Read more »
Cycle of Catechesis – Jubilee 2025. Jesus Christ our Hope. II. The life of Jesus. The Healings. 11. The bleeding woman and Jairus’ daughter. “Do not be afraid; just have faith!” (Mk 5:36)
Dear brothers and sisters,
Today we will again consider the healings of Jesus as a sign of hope. In Him, there is a strength that we too can experience when we enter into a relationship with His Person… Read more »
The Mediterranean Theological Network (RT Med) convened in Malta for an international conference titled “On Mediterranean Routes: Methodological Guidelines for Theology from the Mediterranean”.
The event gathered researchers and theologians from across the region, including Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, Lebanon, Turkey, Albania, Italy, France, Spain and Malta.
The conference opened with an in-depth exploration of Malta’s unique Mediterranean context: its history, cultural roots and contemporary challenges… 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 »
