Yearly Archives: 2025

“You may not solve the problem, but you can heal with presence” – Miriana Fenech Caruana

Waqt il-programm The Handbook fuq RTK103, Miriana Fenech Caruana qalet li minkejja li mhux dejjem nistgħ nsolvu l-problemi tal-persuni ta’ madwarna, xorta waħda nistgħu nkunu hemm għalihom billi mmorru narawhom u nisismgħuhom, anki jekk ma jkollniex soluzzjonijiet.

Il-mistednin ta’ The Handbook ta’ din il-ġimgħa huma Fr Charles Tabone u Miriana Fenech Caruana. The Handbook jixxandar kuljum fuq RTK103 fil-05.30, fis-12:40, fis-19.20 u fid-21.30, kif ukoll fuq Facebook permezz tal-paġna The Handbook… Read more »

Relic and books for children in Rabat in honour of Carlo Acutis

The bust of Carlo Acutis in Rabat

The Church of Santa Marija ta’ Ġesù, run by the Franciscan Friars in Rabat, will be offering a unique spiritual experience this coming Sunday, 7th September 2025. During the solemn Mass at 9:45a.m., all children present will be given a book about the life of Blessed Carlo Acutis.

On this occasion, a relic in the form of a bust of Blessed Carlo Acutis, crafted by the renowned artist Adonai Camilleri Cauchi, will be displayed on the church’s main altar… Read more »

Sunday Mass – 7th September 2025, 9:30am

  St. Theresa Church, Birkirkara

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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: 7th September

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings of the day

First Reading: Wisdom 9:13-18
Psalm: 90(89):3-4,5-6,12-13,14,17
Second Reading: Philemon 1:9-10,12-17

Gospel: Luke 14:25-33

Great crowds were traveling with Jesus, and he turned and addressed them, “If any one comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 6th September 2025, 9:30am

  The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

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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: 5th September

Readings of the day

First Reading: Colossians 1:21-23
Psalm: 53 (54):3-4,6 & 8

Gospel: Luke 6:1-5

One sabbath while Jesus was going through the grainfields, his disciples plucked some heads of grain, rubbed them in their hands, and ate them. But some of the Pharisees said, “Why are you doing what is not lawful on the sabbath?” 

Jesus answered, “Have you not read what David did when he and his companions were hungry?  … Read more »

Pope to Israeli President: Urgent ceasefire and aid for Gaza

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday received Isaac Herzog, President of the State of Israel, in audience in the Apostolic Palace.

The Israeli President subsequently met with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, and Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations.

According to a statement issued by the Holy See Press Office, during “the cordial talks with the Holy Father and in the Secretariat of State, the political and social situation in the Middle East was addressed, where numerous conflicts persist, with particular attention given to the tragic situation in Gaza.”

Hope was expressed “for a speedy resumption of negotiations so that, with willingness and corageous decisions, as well as the support of the international community, the release of all hostages can be achieved, a permanent ceasefire reached with urgency, the safe entry of humanitarian aid into the most affected areas be facilitated, and full respect for humanitarian law be ensured, together with the legitimate aspirations of the two peoples.”

The statement added that there were talks about how to ensure a future for the Palestinian people and about peace and stability in the region… Read more »

Borgo Laudato si’: Pope Leo XIV to launch new ecological and spiritual chapter

The Papal Villa and lush gardens in Castel Gandolfo, located about 25 kilometres southeast of Rome, is an expansive complex of buildings and gardens that overlook Lake Albano. Originally, the site belonged to Emperor Domitian’s villa but was acquired by the Holy See and has historically served as the summer residence for Popes.

Pope Leo XIV and the Laudato si’ project

This week, Pope Leo XIV will officially inaugurate much of the Castel Gandolfo property as the Borgo Laudato si’ ecology project… Read more »

“Put love where there is none, and love will appear” – Fr Charles Tabone

Waqt il-programm The Handbook fuq RTK103, ġie diskuss l-ikbar kmandament tal-imħabba fejn issemmiet is-sentenza ta’ San Ġwann tas-Salib li f’sitwazzjonijiet fejn ma tħossx imħabba, ibda inti billi tpoġġi l-imħabba u hemmhekk issib l-imħabba.

Il-mistednin ta’ The Handbook ta’ din il-ġimgħa huma Fr Charles Tabone u Miriana Fenech Caruana. The Handbook jixxandar kuljum fuq RTK103 fil-05.30, fis-12:40, fis-19.20 u fid-21.30, kif ukoll fuq Facebook permezz tal-paġna The HandbookRead more »

Mass & Rosary – 5th September 2025, 9:30am

  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 »