Yearly Archives: 2025

Mass and prayer for the election of the new Pope

30/04/2025

In anticipation of the forthcoming papal conclave, which will begin on 7th May 2025, the Archdiocese of Malta announces that a Mass for the election of the new Pope will be celebrated in all churches throughout the Archdiocese. Wherever possible, this liturgical celebration will be followed by half an hour of Eucharistic adoration. Each church is encouraged to schedule the celebration at a time most suitable to the pastoral needs of its community… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 30th April 2025, 9:30am

30/04/2025   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: 30th April

30/04/2025

Readings of the day

First Reading: Acts 5:17-26
Psalm: 33 (34):2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9

Gospel: John 3:16-21

God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him… Read more »

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

29/04/2025   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: 29th April

29/04/2025

Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 John 1:5-2,2
Psalm: 102:1-4,8-9,13-14,17-18

Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30

At that time Jesus said, “I thank you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the intelligent and have revealed them to infants; yes, Father, for such was your gracious will. All things have been handed over to me by my Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father, and no one knows the Father except the Son and anyone to whom the Son chooses to reveal him. 

Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Saint of the day: Saint Catherine of Siena, virgin, doctor of the Church & patron of Europe Read more »

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A friend of vulnerable people – Bishop Galea‑Curmi

Mass on the feast of Saint Mary Euphrasia Pelletier, foundress of The Good Shepherd Sisters

24/04/2025   Convent of The Good Shepherd Sisters, Balzan

Homily by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi

Illum, f’dan il-jum speċjali, ninġabru b’qalb mimlija gratitudni u tifħir lil Alla, hekk kif niċċelebraw il-festa ta’ Santa Marija Ewfrasja Pelletier, il-fundatriċi għażiża tagħkom u l-qaddisa li għexet b’qalb kbira u kuraġġ ta’ spirtu.

Ħafna jħarsu lejn il-qaddisin bħala persuni straordinarji, ’il fuq minna, imma Santa Marija Ewfrasja kienet persuna bħali u bħalkom – mara b’qalb, li tibki, li titlob, u b’talb li kultant kien jidher isir fil-vojt… imma li baqgħet temmen, baqgħet tħobb, baqgħet taħdem… Read more »

A celebration of fidelity – Bishop Galea‑Curmi

The 50th anniversary of the religious profession of Sr Philomena Monica

24/04/2025   Little Sisters of the Poor, Ħamrun

Homily by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi

Dear Sister Philomena,
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

Today, we gather, with hearts full of gratitude and joy, not only to celebrate the Eucharist on this Easter season, but to mark a very special occasion: the Golden Jubilee of religious profession of our dear Sister Philomena, a faithful daughter of St Jeanne Jugan and a Little Sister of the Poor… Read more »

MED25 Malta: Women’s stories of strength and hope in a changing Mediterranean

28/04/2025

The youths participating in the MED25 – Bel Espoir Project, currently taking place in Malta, began their second day with a public lecture at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta. Titled “Art and the Catholic Reform in Hospitaller Malta: Faith and Patronage at the Heart of the Mediterranean,” the lecture was delivered by Rev. Dr Nicholas Doublet and explored Malta’s rich religious and artistic legacy during the Catholic Reformation. 

Rev… Read more »

Conclave to elect new Pope to begin on 7th May 2025

28/04/2025

The Cardinals present in Rome have agreed to begin the conclave on May 7th, 2025.

They made the decision at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican’s Synod Hall.

The conclave will take place in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, which will remain closed to visitors during those days.

What happens during the conclave?

The conclave will be preceded by a solemn Eucharistic celebration with the votive Mass Pro Eligendo Papa, attended by the Cardinal electors… Read more »