Monthly Archives: June 2025

135 University of Malta academics raise concerns on consultation document on euthanasia

13/06/2025

The introduction of physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia in Malta would further undermine the provision of palliative care services which are currently inadequate, and would contradict the ongoing national efforts to prevent suicide. Instead, greater investment must be directed towards strengthening palliative care and avoiding overtreatment.

These are among the key concerns raised by a multidisciplinary group of academics from the University of Malta in a position paper in response to the consultation document published last month by the Maltese Government on the introduction of “assisted voluntary euthanasia”… Read more »

Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati to be canonised together

13/06/2025

Pope Leo XIV held the first Ordinary Public Consistory of his pontificate on Friday morning, with Cardinals giving their formal approval for the canonisations of eight Blesseds.

During the ceremony, the Holy Father announced that Bd Pier Giorgio Frassati and Bd Carlo Acutis will be canonised together on 7 September.

The canonisations of the two young saints – one from the early twentieth century, the other the first twenty-first century saint – have been greatly anticipated due to the great devotion among the faithful… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 13th June 2025, 9:30am

13/06/2025   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: 13th June

13/06/2025

Readings of the day

First Reading:  2 Cor 4:7-15
Psalm:  115(116):10-11,15-16,17-18

Gospel: Matthew 5:27-32

Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that every one who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. 

If your right eye causes you to sin, pluck it out and throw it away; it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away; it is better that you lose one of your members than that your whole body go into hell. 

“It was also said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife, let him give her a certificate of divorce.’ But I say to you that every one who divorces his wife, unless the marriage is unlawful, makes her an adulteress; and whoever marries a divorced woman commits adultery.”

Saint of the day: Saint Anthony of Padua, Priest and Doctor of the Church Read more »

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Mass & Rosary – 12th June 2025, 9:30am

12/06/2025   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: 12th June

12/06/2025

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Cor 3:15 – 4:1,3-6
Psalm: 84 (85):9ab-10,11-12,13-14

Gospel: Mt 5:20-26

In those days, Jesus told his disciples: “For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not murder’; and “whoever murders shall be liable to judgement.’ But I say to you that if you are angry with a brother or sister, you will be liable to judgment; and if you insult a brother or sister, you will be liable to the council; and if you say, “You fool,’ you will be liable to the hell of fire. 

So when you are offering your gift at the altar, if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are on the way to court with him, or your accuser may hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the guard, and you will be thrown into prison. Truly I tell you, you will never get out until you have paid the last penny… Read more »

Pope at Audience: There is no cry God does not hear

11/06/2025   Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City

Dear brothers and sisters,

With this catechesis I would like to bring our attention to another essential aspect of the life of Jesus, namely his healings. For this reason, I invite you to bring before the Heart of Christ your most painful and fragile parts, those places in your life where you feel stuck and blocked. Let us trustfully ask the Lord to listen to our cry, and to heal us! … Read more »

Life Network launches campaign for better palliative care and against assisted suicide

11/06/2025

Life Network Foundation launches Oqtol l-uġigħ, mhux lili a campaign for better palliative care and against the legalisation of assisted suicide.  The campaign calls on the general public to contribute to the Government consultation via a new platform oqtollugigh.org, to ensure their voice in heard.

Oqtol l-uġigħ, mhux lili (Kill the pain, not me) calls on the Government to live up to its manifesto promise to improve palliative care and pain relief, rather than introducing a system of taking the life of the patient, rather than addressing their pain and medical conditions. 

The campaign highlights seven key areas of concern in regard to the overall principles of assisted suicide and highlights the flaws in the Government’s proposals… Read more »

A beacon of dialogue and memory: Archbishop honours Casa Manresa

11/06/2025

Archbishop Charles Scicluna delivering his speech at the launch of the book ‘Casa Manresa’ authored by Rev. Dr Nicholas Doublet. The launch was held at the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana.
Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

Message by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna

Thank you for coming, for this launch.

Thank you, Fr Doublet, for this initiative.

Thank you to the speakers, thank you very much for your work in the book… Read more »

“I experienced the beautiful gift of peace” – Pope Leo when he visited the Millennium Chapel

Fr Hilary Tagliaferro reflects on why he chose the Augustinian vocation

09/06/2025

Filmati: Miguela Xuereb

24 ta’ Novembru tat-2003.

Data li sa qabel it-8 ta’ Mejju 2025 kienet komuni biss wara ħadet sinifikat ġdid għaliex Robert Prevost laħaq il-Kap il-ġdid tal-Knisja Kattolika, u issa l-kitba li kiteb fuq il-ktieb tal-Millenium Chapel saret ħafna aktar għażiża għal Fr Hilary Tagliaferro li hu wkoll Agostinjan.

Interessanti li l-Papa Ljun XIV fl-2003 kien żar din il-kappella f’Paceville meta kien Ġeneral tal-Ordni Agostinjana… Read more »