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Readings of the day
First Reading: Deuteronomy 31:1-8
Psalm: Deuteronomy 32:3-4a,7,8,9 & 12
Gospel: Matthew 18:1-5,10,12-14
The disciples approached Jesus and said, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” He called a child over, placed it in their midst, and said, “Amen, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven… Read more »
L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi
“Tibżgħu xejn” (Lq 12:32) Dan il-kliem Ġesù qalu lid-dixxipli tiegħu biex jagħmlilhom il-kuraġġ, u biex jifhmu li hu dak li jgħinhom jegħlbu l-biża’. U dil-kelma “tibżgħu xejn” hi kelma li kontinwament narawha fl-Iskrittura. Hawnhekk, f’dil-parroċċa ddedikata lil Marija Annunzjata, aħna midħla ħafna tar-rakkont tat-Tħabbira tal-Mulej meta l-anġlu Gabriel, kif jibda jkellem lil Marija, jgħidilha mal-ewwel “Tibżax, Marija” (Lq 1:30); u lil Ġużeppi wkoll, meta l-anġlu tal-Mulej ikellmu fi ġrajja oħra, jgħidlu “Xejn la tibża’” (Mt 1:20)… Read more »
Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!
In today’s Gospel Jesus invites us to consider how we will invest the treasure that is our life (cf. Lk 12:32-48). He says: “Sell your possessions and give alms” (v. 33).
He exhorts us not to keep to ourselves the gifts that God has given us, but rather to use them generously for the good of others, especially those most in need of our help… Read more »
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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 »
Readings of the day
First Reading: Deuteronomy 10:12-22
Psalm: 147:12-13,14-15,19-20
Gospel: Matthew 17:22-27
As Jesus and his disciples were gathering in Galilee, Jesus said to them, “The Son of Man is to be handed over to men, and they will kill him, and he will be raised on the third day.” And they were overwhelmed with grief. When they came to Capernaum, the collectors of the temple tax approached Peter and said, “Doesn’t your teacher pay the temple tax?” Yes, he said… Read more »
L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna
Hemm kelma moderna – anzi, nistgħu ngħidu kelma li saret tal-moda – imma fil-verità hi antika ħafna. Ġesù jitkellem fuq dak li llum insejħulu accountability, jew il-kontabbiltà. Jitkellem dwar il-fatt li iżjed ma tingħatalek responsabbiltà, iżjed jippretendu kont mingħandek: “Għax lil min tawh ħafna, ifittxu li jieħdu ħafna mingħandu; u min ħallewlu ħafna f’idejh, iżjed jippretendu mingħandu” (Lq 12:48)… Read more »
Photo: Caritas Internationalis Message by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi
The Gospel of Matthew recounts a heart-wrenching event that darkens the early pages of the New Testament: the Massacre of the Innocents. Herod, feeling threatened by the birth of “a new king”, orders the killing of all male children under two in Bethlehem and its surroundings. It is a story of fear, power, and cruelty – and of the innocent caught in the crossfire of a tyrant’s ambitions.
In the last months, the world has witnessed a chilling horror in Gaza, where thousands of innocent lives – many of them children – have been brutally extinguished… Read more »
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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 Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings of the day
First Reading: Wisdom 18:6-9
Psalm: 32 (33):1,12,18-19,20,22
Second Reading: Lhud 11:1-2,8-19
Gospel: Luke 12:32-48
Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. Sell your belongings and give alms. Provide money bags for yourselves that do not wear out, an inexhaustible treasure in heaven that no thief can reach nor moth destroy… Read more »
Photo Archdiocese of Malta – Claire Camilleri
Several parish priests gathered for a half-day of reflection on their mission within the parish and broader community.
The session focused on the Jubilee of Hope and the rite marking the beginning of a parish priest’s ministry, traditionally celebrated during the Mass of Possession and Installation.
Fr Daniel Xerri, the guest speaker, emphasised the importance of hope in the life of a parish priest… Read more »
