Yearly Archives: 2025

The three greatest loves in our lives – The Archbishop

Mass following the pilgrimage with the statue of Christ the Redeemer

28/03/2025   Minor Basilica of the Nativity of Mary, Senglea

L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

F’dan il-jum għażiż, Ġesù joffrilna triq ħelwa imma fl-istess ħin iebsa: kif inkunu qrib is-Saltna ta’ Alla. Lil dak l-għaref tal-liġi li rrisponda tajjeb, qallu: “M’intix ’il bogħod mis-Saltna ta’ Alla” (Mk 12:34).

X’inhi t-triq li qed joffrilna r-Redentur llum? Hija triq tat-tliet imħabbiet li jinġabru bil-kelma għażiża: ‘mħabba’. L-ewwel triq hija li nitgħallem tassew, u mod ta’ vera, inħobb lili nnifsi… Read more »

EU bishops issue ‘Looking to Europe with Hope’ declaration

29/03/2025

The Bishops of the European Union convened in Nemi (Italy) from 26 to 28 March 2025 for the spring Plenary Assembly of COMECE. Following a series of dialogue sessions with Vatican, EU and academic representatives, the bishops elaborated and issued the declaration “Looking to Europe with hope”. Representing the Church in Malta and Gozo at this assembly was Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi.

The declaration

Deeply concerned about the dangerous spiral the world is descending into, the EU bishops urge the European Union to show leadership by acting as “united, trustful and integrating force for its neighbourhood and the world”… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 29th March 2025, 9:30am

29/03/2025   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: 29th March

29/03/2025

Readings of the day

First Reading: Hosea 6:1-6
Psalm: 50 (51):3-4,8-19,20-21ab

Gospel: Luke 18:9-14

Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. “Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector.

The Pharisee took up his position and spoke this prayer to himself, ‘O God, I thank you that I am not like the rest of humanity – greedy, dishonest, adulterous – or even like this tax collector… Read more »

Lenten Reflection 2025 – Fourth Sunday

28/03/2025

During Mass, have you ever paused to reflect on the meaning of the Second Reading? This Lent, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will provide brief explanations of the Second Reading proclaimed on each Sunday, offering key insights and reflections to guide us on our spiritual journey.

Second Reading for the Fourth Sunday: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Reading from the Letter of St… Read more »

‘Mumenti’: A podcast by Malta’s Catholic Action – Conversations bridging generations

28/03/2025

The Maltese Catholic Action recorded three podcasts as part of the Mumenti project, an intergenerational project funded by the Arts Council Malta. Each podcast features a young person from ŻAK leading the conversation and interviewing the three guests, who are of different ages and have diverse experiences within the Maltese Catholic Action and the Church.

The Mumenti project aimed to bring together current and former members of Maltese Catholic Action from different branches for interaction, learning, and discussion, along with creative and cultural experiences… Read more »

Mass of the Day – 28th March 2025, 9:30am

28/03/2025   Dar tal-Kleru Chapel, Birkirkara

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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: 28th March

28/03/2025

Readings of the day

First Reading: Hosea 14:2-10
Psalm: 81(80):6c-8a,8bc-9,10-11ab,14,17

Gospel: Mark 12:28b-34

One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, “Which is the first of all the commandments?” Jesus replied, “The first is this: ‘Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’ The second is this: ‘You shall love your neighbour as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

The scribe said to him, “Well said, teacher… Read more »

Lenten talks for youths: Exploring faith through the journey of Peter

27/03/2025

Young people seeking a deeper encounter with faith during Lent are invited to embark on a journey, “Beyond the Shore”, organised by the MSSP Oratory Youth. This year’s Lenten talks will explore the life of Peter, delving into his defining moments of calling, doubt, betrayal, and renewal.

Peter’s journey was one of bold leaps and profound struggles—moments of trust followed by fear, of failure met with redemption… Read more »