Archbishop’s Homilies

“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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“L-Ewkaristija tisfidana biex nippurifikaw u nwessgħu l-imħabba tagħna” – L-Arċisqof

Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrates the Commemoration of the Lord’s Supper

14/04/2017
  • On Thursday evening, 13th April 2017, at 6.30 p.m., Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrated the Commemoration of the Lord’s Supper, at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta.
  • The Celebration of Mass on YouTube
  • Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta

    13 ta’ April 2017

    “Il-kalċi mbierek huwa xirka mad-demm ta’ Kristu” (S 115)…

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“Il-ħajja tas-saċerdot hija wkoll immarkata bit-taqtigħa kontinwa ma’ Satana u l-periklu tar-rifjut” – L-Arċisqof

Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrates Chrism Mass on Maundy Thursday

13/04/2017

  • On Thursday, 13th April 2017, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrated the Chrism Mass on Maundy Thursday, at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta.

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

  • Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta

    13 ta’ April 2017

    “Ġesù ġie f’Nazzaret fejn kien trabba” (Lq 4, 16)…

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Ejjew niskopru min hu Ġesù bis-sabar, bl-għerf u l-umiltà – L-Arċisqof

L-Arċisqof imexxi ċ-Ċelebrazzjoni tal-Quddiesa f'Ħadd il-Palm

09/04/2017

  • Il-Ħadd 9 ta’ April 2017, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna mexxa ċ-ċelebrazzjoni ta’ Ħadd il-Palm, bit‑tberik tal‑friegħi taż‑żebbuġ u l‑palm, u Quddiesa fil‑Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta.

    Click here to view more photos of the Celebration of Mass on Palm Sunday. 

  • The Celebration of Mass on YouTube

  • Homily by Archbishop Charles J…

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“Nawgura li l-ekonomija ma nagħmluhiex wisq imbiegħda mill-prinċipji etiċi tas-solidarjetà u tal-kompassjoni” – L-Arċisqof

L-Arċisqof jiċċelebra Quddiesa fil-BOV Head Office, Santa Venera

07/04/2017

“Offering a human corridor is a simple way of saying that we are all brothers and sisters” – The Archbishop

The Archbishop blesses a flag for MOAS sea vessel

04/04/2017

  • On Monday 27th March 2017, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna blessed a flag of St Peter and St Paul, at the beginning of a debate orgnised by MOAS, at St James Cavalier, Valletta.

  • Message by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished Guests,

    I have been asked to do two things, to say a word of introduction in favour of human corridors, and then to bless this flag which unites so many efforts of solidarity: Italy, Germany, and I hope Malta…

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