Yearly Archives: 2026

Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Republic of Malta

Pope Leo XIV meets with the President of the Republic of Malta

02/03/2026   The Vatican

Photo: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV received the President of the Republic of Malta, Her Excellency Myriam Spiteri Debono, in the Vatican on Monday morning.

The President subsequently met with Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, accompanied by Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations,  Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher.

According to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office after the encounter, the talks at the Secretariat of State were cordial and there was an exchange of views on the current international situation, with particular attention given to the Middle East and Ukraine… Read more »

The Redeemer transfigures wounds of history – Pope at Angelus

01/03/2026   St Peter's Square, the Vatican

Photo: Vatican Media

Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!

Today’s Gospel paints a radiant picture for all of us as it recounts the Transfiguration of the Lord (cf. Mt 17:1-9). In this depiction, the Evangelist draws on the Apostles’ memories, portraying Christ between Moses and Elijah. The Word made flesh stands between the Law and the Prophets: he is living Wisdom, who brings every divine word to fulfillment… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 3rd March 2026, 9:30am

03/03/2026   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: 3rd March

03/03/2026

Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 1:10,16-20
Psalm: 49 (50): 8-9,16bc-17,21 u 23

Gospel: Matthew 23:1-12

Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, saying, “The scribes and the Pharisees have taken their seat on the chair of Moses. Therefore, do and observe all things whatsoever they tell you, but do not follow their example. For they preach but they do not practice… Read more »

Mass & Rosary – 2nd March 2026, 9:30am

02/03/2026   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: 2nd March

02/03/2026

Readings of the day

First Reading: Daniel 9:4b-10
Psalm: 78 (79):8,9,11 & 13

Gospel: Luke 6:36-38

Jesus said to his disciples: “Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Stop judging and you will not be judged. Stop condemning and you will not be condemned. Forgive and you will be forgiven.

Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap… Read more »

Jesus on the cross: a light we remember in our difficulties – The Archbishop

Mass on the Second Sunday of Lent

01/03/2026   The Church of the Nativity of Mary, Ħal Qormi

L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

Fit-tieni Ħadd tar-Randan ta’ kull sena nisimgħu dan ir-rakkont. Il-mument, meta Ġesù jagħżel tlieta minn sħabu: lil Pietru u ’l Ġakbu u ’l ħuh Ġwanni, tellagħhom fuq muntanja għolja weħidhom” (Mt 17:1); jinġabar fit-talb, u jaraw lill-Imgħallem tagħhom: “wiċċu sar jiddi bħax-xemx, u lbiesu abjad bħad-dawl” (Mt 17:2). Ninnutaw li f’din l-esperjenza li tagħha huma xhieda, l-importanti huwa d-dawl. Minn Ġesù joħroġ dan id-dawl… Read more »

Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in March 2026

01/03/2026

Ritratt: Ian Noel Pace – Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta

Matul ix‑xahar ta’ Marzu, l‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta xxandar il‑quddiesa kuljum fid‑9:30am fuq TVM+, Knisja.mt u Newsbook Malta. Mit‑Tnejn sas‑Sibt fuq Knisja.mt, Newsbook Malta, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta. Kull nhar ta’ Ħadd tixxandar quddiesa fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook Malta, l‑istazzjon tar‑radju RTK 103, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta… Read more »

Mass on the Second Sunday of Lent – 1st March 2026, 9:30am

01/03/2026   Victory Church, Qormi

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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: 1st March

01/03/2026

Second Sunday of Lent
Readings of the day

First Reading: Genesis 12:1-4a
Psalm: 32 (33):4-5,18-19,20 u 22
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 1:8b-10

Gospel: Matthew 17:1-9

Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother,  and led them up a high mountain by themselves. And he was transfigured before them; his face shone like the sun and his clothes became white as light… Read more »