Yearly Archives: 2026

St Publius’ mantle is a testament to a heart that offers shelter – The Archbishop

Mass on the third Sunday of Easter and the feast of St Publius

  The Parish Church of St Publius, Floriana

Fil-bidu tas-seklu 19, Vincenzo Dimech tana din l-istatwa straordinarjament sabiħa ta’ San Publiju. U waqt li segwa l-ikonografija tradizzjonali tal-qaddis protos tagħna, libbsu kappa sabiħa minn lewn id-demm: id-demm tal-ħajja, tax-xhieda u tal-imħabba. Din is-sena l-parroċċa għażlet li tirrifletti fuq din il-kappa. Imma għalina l-kappa li liebes San Publiju fl-istatwa, hi tant għażiża mhix biss għall-Furjaniżi, imma għalina l-Maltin u l-Għawdxin. Din il-kappa, xi tfisser? … Read more »

With all my heart – Bishop Galea‑Curmi

  The Parish Church of St. Publius, Floriana

L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

“Bil-qalb kollha”. Din il-parroċċa tal-Furjana bir-raġun tifraħ u tiċċelebra bil-qalb kollha lil San Publju, raġel li jinsab fil-bidu nett tal-istorja Nisranija tal-gżejjer tagħna u li għandu proprju din l-espressjoni marbuta miegħu fl-Iskrittura: “bil-qalb kollha”.

L-Atti tal-Appostli, fil-fatt, jirrakkontaw kif, wara n-nawfraġju tal-Appostlu San Pawl fuq xtutna, Publju, “il-prinċep tal-gżira”, laqgħu b’ġenerożità rari: “Dan laqagħna, u bil-qalb kollha żammna għandu” (Atti 28:7)… Read more »

Mass on the Third Sunday of Easter – 19th April 2026, 9:30am

  St Paul's Chapel, Attard

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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: 19th April

Third Sunday of Easter
Readings of the day

First Reading: Acts 2:14,22-33
Psalm: 15 (16):1-2a,5,7-8,9-10,11
Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:17-21

Gospel: Luke 24:13-35

That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognising him… Read more »

Pope in Douala: African youth must reject violence and corruption

  Japoma Stadium, Douala, Cameroon

Homily by Pope Leo XIV

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The Gospel we have heard (Jn 6:1-15) is the word of salvation for all humanity.  This Good News is proclaimed today throughout the world; for the Church in Cameroon, it resounds as a providential proclamation of God’s love and of our communion.

The Apostle John describes a large crowd (cf… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 18th April 2026, 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: 18th April

Readings of the day

First Reading: Acts 6:1-7
Salm: 32 (33):1-2,4-5,18-19

Gospel: John 6:16-21

When it was evening, the disciples of Jesus went down to the sea, embarked in a boat, and went across the sea to Capernaum. It had already grown dark, and Jesus had not yet come to them. The sea was stirred up because a strong wind was blowing.

When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they began to be afraid… Read more »

Pope Leo in Cameroon: Woe to those who manipulate religion for military or political gain

Meeting for Peace with the Comunity of Bamenda

  The Cathedral of St Joseph, Bamenda, Cameroon

Dear sisters and brothers,

It is a joy for me to be with you in this region that has suffered so greatly. As your testimonies have just demonstrated, the lived experience of suffering by your community has only made stronger your conviction that God has never abandoned us! In God, in his peace, we can always begin anew!

His Excellencythe Archbishop mentioned the prophecy that exclaims: “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces peace!” (Is 52:7)… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 17th April 2026, 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 »

The Gospel of the day: 17th April

Readings of the day

First Reading: Acts 5:34-42
Psalm: 26 (27):1,4,13-14

Gospel: John 6:1-15

Jesus went across the Sea of Galilee. A large crowd followed him, because they saw the signs he was performing on the sick. Jesus went up on the mountain, and there he sat down with his disciples. The Jewish feast of Passover was near.

When Jesus raised his eyes and saw that a large crowd was coming to him, he said to Philip, “Where can we buy enough food for them to eat?” He said this to test him, because he himself knew what he was going to do… Read more »