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Readings of the day
First Reading: Acts 19:1-8
Psalm: 67 (68):2-3,4-5ac,6-7ab
Gospel: John 16:29-33
The disciples said to Jesus, “Now you are talking plainly, and not in any figure of speech. Now we realise that you know everything and that you do not need to have anyone question you. Because of this we believe that you came from God.”
Jesus answered them, “Do you believe now? … Read more »
Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!
In many countries throughout the world, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is celebrated today.
The image of Jesus –– lifted up from the earth and ascending toward heaven, as the Bible states (cf. Acts 1:1-11) –– may cause us to think about this Mystery as a distant event from long ago… 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 »
The Seventh Sunday of Easter – The Ascension of the Lord
Readings of the day
First Reading: Acts 1:1-11
Psalm: 46 (47):2-3,6-7,8-9
Second Reading: Ephesians 1:17-23
Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20
The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had ordered them. When they saw him, they worshipped, but they doubted.
Then Jesus approached and said to them, “All power in heaven and on earth has been given to me… Read more »
Homily by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi
“That your joy may be complete” (Jn 16:24). These are the words of Jesus in today’s Gospel. Today is a day filled with joy, a day of great grace for the Church. Through the Sacrament of Holy Orders, the Lord is consecrating with his Spirit David, Ryan and Jerome, whom he has called, and is sending them into the world as ministers of his love and mercy… 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 »
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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 »
Readings of the day
First Reading: Acts 18:23-28
Psalm: 46 (47):2-3,8-9,10
Gospel: John 16:23b-28
Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, amen, I say to you, whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you. Until now you have not asked anything in my name; ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. I have told you this in figures of speech… Read more »
Fondazzjoni Sebħ, an entity of the Church in Malta, officially launched The Manor – its first transitional residence for youth leaving care. Since the formation of the aftercare services in 2023, the team have been supporting youth in preparation for this transition and even after they have moved to the community.
The opening of the first semi-independent residence is an important milestone for the service as this space aims to welcome youth leaving care who are pursuing education and employment… 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 »
