Monthly Archives: August 2025

In the heart of Jesus, for the life of the world – Bishop Galea‑Curmi

Concluding thanksgiving mass of the Daughters of the Sacred Heart's 16th General Chapter

31/07/2025   Daughters of the Sacred Heart, Mellieħa

Photo: Opus Dei Homily by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi

Dear Sisters, dear friends in Christ,

Today, as we bring to a close this sacred time of the 16th General Chapter – this privileged moment of discernment, renewal, and sisterly communion – the Lord gives us a Gospel parable that is rich in imagery and meaning. Jesus says: “The kingdom of heaven is like a net thrown into the sea, gathering fish of every kind” (Mt 13:47)… Read more »

Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Scicluna in August 2025

02/08/2025

Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace

Matul ix‑xahar t’Awwissu, l‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta xxandar il‑quddiesa kuljum fid‑9:30am fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook Malta. Mit‑Tnejn sas‑Sibt tixxandar it‑talba tar‑rużarju fuq Knisja.mt, Newsbook Malta, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta. Kull nhar ta’ Ħadd, il‑quddiesa tixxandar fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook Malta, l‑istazzjon tar‑radju RTK 103, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta… Read more »

Pope to youths: Love one another in Christ

Dialogue between His Holiness Pope Leo XIV and young people during the Jubilee vigil

02/08/2025   Tor Vergata, Rome

Question 1 – Friendship

Holy Father, my name is Dulce María, I am 23 years old and I am from Mexico. I come to you as a spokesperson for a reality that young people experience in so many parts of the world. Holy Father, we are children of our time. We live in a culture that shapes us without our realizing it; it is a culture marked by technology, especially by social media… Read more »

The Gospel of the day: 2nd August

02/08/2025

Readings of the day

First Reading: Leviticus 25:1,8-17
Psalm: 66 (67):2-3,5,7-8

Gospel: Matthew 14:1-12

At that time Herod the ruler heard reports about Jesus; and he said to his servants, “This is John the Baptist; he has been raised from the dead, and for this reason these powers are at work in him.” 

For Herod had arrested John, bound him, and put him in prison on account of Herodias, his brother Philip’s wife, because John had been telling him, “It is not lawful for you to have her.” Though Herod wanted to put him to death, he feared the crowd, because they regarded him as a prophet. 

But when Herod’s birthday came, the daughter of Herodias danced before the company, and she pleased Herod so much that he promised on oath to grant her whatever she might ask. Prompted by her mother, she said, “Give me the head of John the Baptist here on a platter.” 

The king was grieved, yet out of regard for his oaths and for the guests, he commanded it to be given; he sent and had John beheaded in the prison. The head was brought on a platter and given to the girl, who brought it to her mother. His disciples came and took the body and buried it; then they went and told Jesus. 

Saint of the day: Saint Eusebius, bishop of Vercelli and Saint Peter Julian Eymard, priest Read more »

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Fundraising for Gaza

Caritas Malta launches emergency appeal

01/08/2025

Photo: Caritas Internationalis

At the request of the Bishops of Malta and Gozo, Caritas Malta, in collaboration with Caritas Internationalis, is appealing for financial donations to support the people of Gaza who are currently enduring extreme hardship.

Families in Gaza are facing catastrophic humanitarian conditions as violence escalates and essential resources are depleted. According to the Gaza Ministry of Health and the United Nations, the number of people dying from hunger and severe malnutrition continues to rise daily… Read more »

Study: Elderly people fall into loneliness because they feel judged

Caritas Malta conducts study on loneliness among the elderly in Malta

01/08/2025

Libset daqsxejn makeup wara l-mewt ta’ żewġha u ħassitha ġġudikata.

Żamm il-ħwejjeġ ta’ martu biex iħoss il-preżenza tagħha.

Kienu dawn uħud mill-esperjenzi li rrakkontaw diversi anzjani li jħossuhom weħidhom wara li tilfu lin-nisa u rġiel tagħhom. Rakkonti li wasslu waqt studju li sar minn Caritas Malta dwar is-solitudni fost l-anzjani li jgħixu fi djarhom tagħhom u anke dawk fi djar tal-anzjani… Read more »

Notice

01/08/2025

During the month of August 2025, the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana will be closed every Saturday.

This means that on the 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th of August the Curia will not open.

Opening hours are from Monday to Friday from 7:30am to 4:30pm. (It is important to make an appointment in advance.) For more information call 25906238/208. Read more »

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The Gospel of the day: 1st August

01/08/2025

Readings of the day

First Reading: Leviticus 23:1,4-11,15-16,27,34b-37
Psalm: 80 (81):3-4,5-6ab,10-11ab

Gospel: Matthew 13:54-58

Jesus came to his native place and taught the people in their synagogue. They were astonished and said, “Where did this man get such wisdom and mighty deeds? Is he not the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother named Mary and his brothers James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas? Are not his sisters all with us? … Read more »