Archbishop’s Homilies

“Our life would be wonderful if it’s a life of love” – Archbishop to the students of St Monica

The Archbishop celebrates mass with students and staff from St Monica Schools', commemorating the Venerability of Mother Foundress, Sr Maria Teresa Spinelli.

28/04/2017
  • Nhar il-Ħamis, 27 ta’ April 2017, l-Arċisqof iċċelebra quddiesa lit-tfal u lill-istaff tat-tliet skejjel tas-sorijiet Agostinjani.  Il-quddiesa saret bħala parti miċ-ċelebrazzjonijiet tal-venerabilità tal-fundatriċi tas-sorijiet, Suor Maria Teresa Spinelli.  
  • Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • St Monica School, Birkirkara

    27th April 2017

    Illum ltqajna biex ngħidu ‘grazzi’ lil Ġesù…

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It’s our responsibility to protect important sacred sites and their ethos from greed – Archbishop

Message by the Archbishop at The Delos Forth Workshop in Malta

26/04/2017
  • On Monday, 25th April 2017, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna addressed The Delos Initiative Fourth Workshop, which focused on case studies about sacred natural sites with a primary emphasis on Islam and on those relevant to more than one living religions.
  • Message by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • Porziuncola Franciscan Retreat House, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq

    25th April 2017

    It is a pleasure for me to address this workshop of the Delos Initiative and to welcome you all to Malta…

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“It’s important to have citizens who love their country, are disciplined and love the Republic” – Archbishop to Scouts and Girl Guides

Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrates mass with the The Scouts Association and Girl Guides Movement

25/04/2017
  • Nhar il-Ħadd, 23 ta’ April 2017, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ċċelebra quddiesa ta’ ringrazzjament mal-Iscouts u l-Girl Guides Movement biex jiċċelebraw ix-xogħol volontarju.
  • Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • Catholic Institute, Floriana

    23rd April 2017

    L-ewwel nett nixtieq nawguralkom ħafna għal din il-ġurnata importanti fil-kalendarju tal-iscouts u tal-girl guides…

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Pray for those who, like Thomas, refuse to believe without seeing – Archbishop

The Archbishop celebrates mass at Divine Mercy Sanctuary, Naxxar

24/04/2017

  • Nhar il-Ħadd, 23 ta’ April 2017, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ċċelebra Quddiesa fl-okkażjoni tal-festa tal-Ħniena Divina tal-Mulej, fis-Santwarju tal-Ħniena Divina, San Pawl tat-Tarġa.

  • Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa

    23rd April 2017

    “Ġib sebgħek hawn u ara jdejja, u ressaq idek u qegħidha fuq ġenbi: tkunx bniedem bla fidi, iżda emmen” (Ġw 20, 27)…

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“What are we building our lives on? Is our hope still in the Lord?” – Archbishop

Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrates mass on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the consecration of the Holy Trinity Church, Marsa

22/04/2017

  • On Wednesday, 19th April 2017, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrated mass on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the consecration of the Holy Trinity Church, Marsa.

  • Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • Holy Trinity Church, Marsa

    19th April 2017

    Dan l-Evanġelju (Lq 24, 13-35) li għadna kemm smajna joqgħod tant tajjeb għall-okkażjoni li qegħdin niċċelebraw illejla…

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“Through confession Lord gives us a new beginning, every time” – Archbishop

Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrates mass with the Missionaries of Charity

18/04/2017
  • On Monday, 17th April 2017, the day after Easter Sunday, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrated mass with the Missionaries of Charity and their volunteers in Cospicua.  
  • Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • Missionaries of Charity Sisters, Cospicua

    19th April 2017

    I would like to share a very short reflection inspired by today’s prayer and readings…

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The meaning of the resurrection – Archbishop Scicluna on Easter Sunday

Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna presides over the Stational Mass of Easter Sunday

17/04/2017

  • On Sunday, 16th April 2017, at 9.15 a.m. the Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna presided over the Stational Mass of Easter Sunday at St John Co-Cathedral.

  • The Celebration of Mass on Youtube
  • Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta

    16th April 2017

    “He has risen, he is not here”…

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Christ’s resurrection is not an act of violence that imposes itself onto mankind’s freewill

Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna presides over the liturgy of the Easter Vigil.

16/04/2017

  • On Saturday, 15th April 2017, at 8.00 p.m., the Archbishop presided over the liturgy of the Easter Vigil, at St John’s Co-Cathedral. The Archbishop also baptized three infants and eight adults.

  • The Celebration of Mass on Youtube
  • Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta

    15th April 2017

    “Inħasset theżżiża kbira għax niżel anġlu tal-Mulej mis-sema, u resaq igerbeb il-ġebla u qagħad bilqiegħda fuqha” (Mt 28, 2)…

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An Open Door to an Empty Tomb

An article by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna published on The Sunday Times of Malta on Easter Sunday

16/04/2017

  • The first image that comes to mind on Easter Sunday, is that of an open door to an empty tomb. We are in a garden, very close to a small hill which was used as the execution venue for slaves and Jews. On that hill, a carpenter from Nazareth, a man by the name of Jesus, was crucified. There were with him two thieves…

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‘We have all crucified Jesus, we are all indebted to Him’ – Archbishop

Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna presides over the Liturgical Commemoration of the Passion and Death of the Lord

15/04/2017
  • On Good Friday, 14th April 2017, at 3:30 p.m., Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna presided over the Liturgical Commemoration of the Passion and Death of the Lord at St John’s Co-Cathedral.
  • The Celebration of Mass on Youtube
  • Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta

    14th April 2017

    The prophecy from Isaiah which is read in today’s solemn liturgy reminds us that Jesus offers up his life for the many…

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