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Readings of the day
First Reading: Acts 15:1-6
Psalm: 121 (122):1-2,3-4a,4b-5
Gospel: John 15:1-8
In those days, Jesus told his disciples: “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch of mine that bears no fruit, he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already made clean by the word which I have spoken to you… Read more »
A Theology & Peace Colloquium is being organised titled ‘Paths to Peace: Theological Reflections in a Fractured World’, taking place on Saturday, 9th May 2026 at the Archbishop’s Curia in Floriana, beginning at 9am.
In a world increasingly marked by fragmentation and conflict, the need to reflect seriously on peace has never been more urgent. This colloquium will explore the meaning of peace from a theological perspective while engaging in dialogue with other disciplines, recognising that peace must be addressed across social, political, ethical, and environmental contexts… 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: Acts 14:19-28
Psalm: 144 (145):10-11,12-13ab,21
Gospel: John 14:27-31a
Jesus said to his disciples: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. You heard me tell you, ‘I am going away and I will come back to you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father; for the Father is greater than I… Read more »
L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi
“Dak hu li jħobbni” (Ġw 14:21). Hawnhekk, fl-Evanġelju skont San Ġwann, Ġesù llum jitkellem kontinwament fuq min iħobbu verament. U jgħid: “Min iżomm il-kmandamenti tiegħi u jħarishom, dak hu li jħobbni”. U iktar ’il quddiem jgħid: “Jekk xi ħadd iħobbni, iħares kelmti” (Ġw 14:23).
X’naraw f’dan il-kliem ta’ Ġesù lid-dixxipli tiegħu? L-ewwel nett, l-enfasi kbira fuq l-imħabba. Ġesù qed jgħid li fir-relazzjoni tagħna miegħu, hi l-imħabba li għandha tmexxina, għax aħna rċevejna mingħandu l-imħabba… Read more »
Homily by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi
“Do not let your hearts be troubled” (Jn 14:1). The words we hear today are not spoken in a moment of comfort, but in a moment of deep unease. Jesus is gathered with his disciples at the Last Supper. The air is heavy with tension. Something is shifting, something is ending, and the disciples can feel it, even if they cannot yet name it… Read more »
L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi
“Tħallux qalbkom titħawwad. Emmnu f’Alla u emmnu fija wkoll” (Ġw 14:1). Fl-Evanġelju tal-lum, Ġesù jindirizza lill-qalb tad-dixxipli. Dan huwa kliem li hu jgħid mhux f’mument ta’ kalma imma f’mument ta’ tensjoni u inċertezza, waqt l-Aħħar Ċena. Hemm xi ħaġa ta’ tbatija li ġejja; qed jersaq il-mument tal-firda ta’ Ġesù mid-dixxipli.
Imma Ġesù ma joffrilhomx soluzzjonijiet faċli jew pjan dettaljat… Read more »
Photo: Ada Lushi – COMECE
During the Spring Plenary Assembly of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), held in Nicosia from 22 to 24 April 2026 in the context of the Cypriot Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the delegated bishops adopted a declaration addressing global crises, with particular attention to the wars and instability in the Middle East and beyond… Read more »
Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!
During the Easter season, like the early Church, we return to the words of Jesus, which reveal their full meaning in the light of his passion, death and resurrection. What once eluded the disciples or caused them distress now comes back to their minds, warms their hearts and fills them with hope.
The Gospel proclaimed this Sunday presents the Master’s dialogue with his disciples during the Last Supper… Read more »
