Monthly Archives: February 2026

The Gospel of the day: 6th February

06/02/2026

Readings of the day

First Reading: Sirach 47:2-11
Psalm: 17 (18):31,47,50,51

Gospel: Mark 6:14-29

King Herod heard about Jesus, for his fame had become widespread, and people were saying, “John the Baptist has been raised from the dead; that is why mighty powers are at work in him.” Others were saying, “He is Elijah”; still others, “He is a prophet like any of the prophets.”
But when Herod learned of it, he said, “It is John whom I beheaded… Read more »

The ordination of a new priest

14/02/2026

The Church in Malta will celebrate the ordination of a new priest on Sunday, 8th February, 2026. The Apostolic Exarch to the Greek Byzantine Catholic Church, Mgr Manuel Nin O.S.B., in the presence of Archbishop Charles Scicluna, will ordain Rev. Jesmond Schembri, deacon of the Greek Catholic Parish of Our Lady of Damascus, Valletta, to the priesthood. The ordination mass will be celebrated at the Church of St Nicholas of Myra (Tal-Erwieħ) in Valletta at 9:30am… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 5th February 2026, 9:30am

05/02/2026   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: 5th February

05/02/2026

Readings of the day

First Reading: 1 Kings 2:1-4,10-12
Psalm: 1 Chronicles 29:10,11ab,11d-12a,12bcd

Gospel: Mark 6:7-13

Jesus summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two and gave them authority over unclean spirits. He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick – no food, no sack, no money in their belts. They were, however, to wear sandals but not a second tunic… Read more »

Pope at Audience: Read Word of God in historical context to avoid fundamentalism

04/02/2026   Paul VI Hall, the Vatican

Catechesis. The Documents of Vatican Council II. I. Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum. 4. The Sacred Scripture: the Word of God in human words

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning and welcome!

The Conciliar Constitution Dei Verbum, on which we are reflecting during these weeks, indicates in the Sacred Scripture, read in the living Tradition of the Church, a privileged space for encounter where God continues to speak to the men and women of every time, so that, by listening, they can know him and love him… Read more »

COMECE Presidency expresses solidarity with the people of Greenland

03/02/2026

The Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) issued a statement on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, expressing its solidarity and spiritual closeness with Greenland and its people in the context of growing geopolitical uncertainty and ongoing discussions regarding its future. Statement

At a time marked by renewed international attention to the Arctic region and sensitive negotiations affecting Greenland’s political, social and environmental future, the COMECE Presidency, led by H.E… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 4th February 2026, 9:30am

04/02/2026   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: 4th February

04/02/2026

Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Samuel 24:2,9-17
Psalm: 31 (32):1-2,5,6,7

Gospel: Mark 6:1-6

Jesus departed from there and came to his native place,  accompanied by his disciples. When the sabbath came he began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard him were astonished. They said, “Where did this man get all this? What kind of wisdom has been given him? … Read more »

Mass to mark World Day against Human Trafficking

03/02/2026   The Chapel of the Good Shepherd, Ħal Balzan

Human trafficking remains a hidden yet urgent reality in Malta. As of 2025, the country continues to be classified as a Tier 2 destination, with dozens of potential victims identified each year. These victims—primarily originating from Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and Africa—are most often exploited in the construction and hospitality sectors, with a growing number trapped within massage parlours and the sex trade.

Despite increased enforcement, formal recognition for victims remains low, and many continue to suffer in silence… Read more »

Watch: Valletta Jesuit Church reopens after €5 million restoration

A great testimony of identity, faith and art

03/02/2026

Photos and videos: Miguela Xuereb

Il-Knisja tal-Ġiżwiti fil-Belt Valletta, waħda mill-aktar ġawhar importanti tal-wirt kulturali u reliġjuż Malti, reġgħat ingħatat il-ħajja permezz ta’ xogħlijiet estensivi ta’ restawr li issa ġew fi tmiemhom. Ir-restawr se jkompli, imma tlestiet fażi importanti u issa l-knisja se tinfetaħ għall-użu pubbliku.

Ħafna nies jidħlu f’dan il-post ukoll għal quddiesa tal-gradwazzjoni u anke għal fatt li kull nhar ta’ Ħadd għadha tiġi ċċelebrata l-quddiesa bil-Latin… Read more »