Archbishop’s Homilies

“Queen Elizabeth II has lived out her vocation as a loving and caring sovereign servant to her nation” – The Archbishop

The Archbishop delivers a homily during a Thanksgiving Mass at St Paul's Pro-Cathedral, Valletta

12/06/2016
  • On Sunday 12th June 2016, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna attended a Mass of Thanksgiving and delivered a homily on the occasion of Her Majesty’s Queen Elizabeth II 90th birthday. The Mass was held at the Pro-Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Paul, in Valletta. Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna  “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will…

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“In Europe…we are creating a new style of Apartheid” – The Archbishop

The Archbishop addresses a Symposium on Mercy towards immigrants

06/06/2016
  • It-Tnejn 6 ta’ Ġunju 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ndirizza s-Symposium ‘Mercy towards Immigrants: Theology and Society in Dialogue’, f’Villa Francia, Ħal Lija. L-Arċisqof saħaq li bil-ħitan li qed jittellgħu fl-Ewropa qed jinħoloq stil ġdid ta’ apartheid. Mal-kliem tal-Papa, l-Arċisqof qal li wieħed għandu jerġa lura mill-idea li wieħed għandu jibni l-ħitan biex pajjiż jew stat iħossu iktar sigur…

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“Jesus is our hope” – The Archbishop

The Archbishop celebrates Mass with the Filipino community in Malta

05/06/2016
  • On Sunday 5th June 2016, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrated Mass with the Filipino Community in Malta, at St Barbara Church in Valletta.  Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
  • Church of St Barbara, Valletta Sunday 5th June 2016   Two large groups of people. One large group of people entering the city and another group of people coming out of the city…

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The vibrant community of Żurrieq give witness of the faith all year long – The Archbishop

The Archbishop celebrates Mass on the Installation of a New Archpriest of Żurrieq, Fr Karm Mercieca

04/06/2016
  • Is-Sibt 4 ta’ Ġunju 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna mexxa ċ-ċelebrazzjoni tal-pussess tal-Arċipriet il-ġdid tal-komunità Parrokkjali taż-Żurrieq, Dun Karm Mercieca. Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
  • Knisja Parrokkjali, iż-Żurrieq 4 ta’ Ġunju 2016   Għażiż Arċipriet, Dun Karm, ippermettili noffrilek ftit riflessjonijiet li nispera jkunu ta’ għajnuna għalik fil-missjoni ġdida tiegħek, li tkun ir-ragħaj ta’ dan ir-raħal kbir, dan il-poplu għażiż…

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“God that recognises our weaknesses…takes our hand and guides us through” – The Archbishop

The Archbishop celebrates Mass at St Dominic's Parish Church, Valletta

31/05/2016
  • It-Tlieta 31 ta’ Mejju 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ċċelebra Quddiesa tas-Solennità Titulari taż-Żjara ta’ Sidtna Marija lil Eliżabetta u l-200 Anniversarju mit-twaqqif tal-Knisja bħala Bażilika. Il-Quddiesa kienet iċċelebrata fil-Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ San Duminku, il-Belt Valletta. Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ San Duminku, il-Belt Valletta 31 ta Mejju 2016 L-ewwel nett irid insellem b’mod partikulari lill-Provinċjal tal-preżenza tiegħek, grazzi ħafna u nirringrazzjak ukoll għażiż Fr Michael, Kappillan, tal-istedina li għamiltli llum intom u tiċċelebraw it-titular ta’ din il-knisja: iż-Żjara ta’ Sidtna Marija lil Eliżabetta…

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“The Sacrament of Marriage and Holy Orders are called to build the community” – The Archbishop

The Archbishop consecrates a new altar at the M.S.S.P. Oratory

30/05/2016
  • Nhar is-Sibt 28 ta’ Mejju 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna kkonsagra l-artal il-ġdid tal-Oratorju tas-Socjetà Missjunarja ta’ San Pawl (l-M.S.S.P.), Birkirkara. Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
  • Soċjetà Missjunarja ta’ San Pawl, Birkirkara 28 ta’ Mejju 2016 “Jiena rċevejt mingħand il-Mulej it-tagħlim li għaddejt lilkom” (1Kor 11, 23)…

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“It’s cool to be a Christian” – The Archbishop

The Archbishop administers the Sacrament of Confirmation to young people at Iklin Parish

30/05/2016
  • Il‑Ġimgħa 27 ta’ Mejju, l- Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna amministra s‑Sagrament tal‑Griżma tal‑Isqof lill‑adoloxxenti fil‑Parroċċa tal‑Iklin. 

    Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna​

  • Knisja Parrokkjali tal-Iklin 27 ta’ Mejju 2016 Ma nafx x’jismu ż-żgħażugħ li qara l-Ewwel Qari. X’ismek? Shaimian!  Hemm xi qaddis jismu San Shaimian? Se tkun inti, oqgħod attent – m’hemmx għalfejn nikkanonizzawk bir-raġġiera imma trid tkun qaddis, għalhekk qed tirċievi l-Griżma llum…

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“The Eucharist is a medicine for our weaknesses” – The Archbishop

The Archbishop celebrates Mass on the Solemnity of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

29/05/2016
  • Il-Ħadd 29 ta’ Mejju 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ċċelebra Quddiesa tal-Ġisem u d-Demm Imqaddes ta’ Ġesù (Corpus Christi) fil-Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta, u wara mexxa purċissjoni bl-Ewkaristija, mat-toroq tal-Belt Valletta. Watch the celebration on Youtube
  • Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann 29 ta’ Mejju 2016 L-Evanġelju magħżul għal din is-Solennità fiċ-ċiklu liturġiku tas-Sena Ċ (Lq  9, 11b-17), ifakkarna f’wieħed mill-mirakli ta’ Ġesù li juri l-qalb ħanina tiegħu li tieħu ħsieb lil dawk li jimxu warajh…

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“God sees our heart! He loves you as you are” – The Archbishop

The Archbishop celebrates Mass with the sick and the elderly, at St Vincent de Paule

24/05/2016
  • Nhar il-Ħadd 22 ta’ Mejju, Festa tat-Trinità Qaddisa, l-Arċisqof żar l-anzjani u l-morda rikoverati fid-Dar tal-Anzjani San Vinċenz de Paule, il-Marsa.  Omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna Residenza San Vinċenż de Paule, Il-Marsa 22 ta’ Mejju 2016   Fil-bidu ta’ din il-Quddiesa aħna għamilna s-sinjal tas-salib li tgħallimnih mingħand ommna u li intom għallimtuh lil uliedkom. Dan huwa s-sinjal tagħna l-Insara, is-sinjal tas-salib, u l-kliem tiegħi li aħna qegħdin nagħmlu festa fuqhom illum…

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“We Maltese need to be protagonists in a culture of compassion and solidarity” – The Archbishop

The Archbishop meets columnists, radio and TV presenters, and journalists on the World Communications Day

21/05/2016
  • On Saturday 21st May 2016, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna met newspaper columnists, radio and television presenters, and journalists, on the occasion of the World Communications Day. The meeting was organised in collaboration with the MOAS Foundation (Migrant Offshore Aid Station), on board the ‘Phoenix’, in Marsa, Malta.  Message by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
  • On board the Phoenix 21st May 2016 First of all, thank you to all newspaper columnists, radio and TV presenters, and journalists for coming. When it was suggested that we celebrate the World Communications Day on board the ‘Phoenix’, we were not only thinking of the important gesture of Pope Francis when visiting Lesbos, but also the essence of his message this year, which is about communication and mercy…

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