At the beginning of Advent, Pope Francis encourages us to reflect on the contrast between our daily routine and the unexpected coming of the Lord. The Gospel, the Pope said, is not trying to frighten us, but “to enlarge the horizons of our hearts” to further dimensions, giving meaning even to everyday occurrences.

This perspective is also an invitation to “sobriety, to not be dominated by the things of this world” but rather to keep them in their proper place…

On the occasion of the Jubilee of the Family that was held at the Archbishop’s Seminary in Tal-Virtù, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna presented the Maltese translation of the Apostolic Exhortation ‘Amoris Laetitia’ (Il-Ferħ tal-Imħabba). 

The Exhortation ‘Amoris Laetitia’ is a collection of the Church’s teachings on the sacrament of marriage and life in the family. The Exhortation also offers practical meditations for married couples to help them reflect on the challenges that life offers in order to deepen their relationship…

In the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia (‘The Joy of Love’), Pope Francis writes that “the welfare of the family is decisive for the future of the world and that of the Church” (para. 31).

The Church in Malta will celebrate the family on the 30th October 2016 by organizing a day of activities at the Archbishop’s Seminary, Tal-Virtù. The day, which will start at 9.00 a.m…

On Independence Day, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna made reference to four values – unity, goodness, truthfulness and beauty – as a criterion for good governance. The Archbishop stated that State government should be based on the quest for national unity. In contrast, policies that are divisive are a travesty and a mortal poison to the common good of society. Government should safeguard the value of goodness, were the common good is not sacrificed for the selfish interests of the minority…

On the occasion of the feast of St Julian, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna mentioned some important points that affect people in a direct way. 

Speaking about the environment, the Archbishop questioned how we are caring of our seas, our countryside and the urban patrimony of our nation that is being destroyed for financial greed. He appealed to the authorities to decide upon the issues that affect the Maltese citizens today, rather than looking back nostalgically at the past…

In their Pastoral Letter on the occasion of the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Maltese Bishops referred to the protection of life at every stage, and to the improvement of its quality in every aspect. The Bishops shed light as to what extent the Christian should keep himself informed, following which he is to take a conscious decision with regards to any medicinal products that may terminate life at the beginning of conception…

Pope Francis is currently in Poland for a meeting with two million young people on the occasion of World Youth Day. Over 650 young men and women, who hail from 23 different religious groups and several parishes in Malta, are also attending the meeting, which is an auspicious moment in the lives of these youthful members of the Church in Malta…

“Above all, the Bishop is a friend to his flock. A friend is a person whom you can trust, who accepts you as you are, but is also a person who lovingly tells you that which needs to be said.” This was stated by the Archbishop of Malta, Mgr Charles J. Scicluna, during the presentation of the book ‘Kelma ta’ Ħabib’ [The Words of a Friend], which is  a collection of messages and homilies by Mgr Scicluna…

The weather has changed and in the media we are constantly hearing about human tragedies which occur in the Mediterranean.  Every week we hear about the large number of people who lose their lives in our surrounding seas.  Pope Francis stated that we should pay due attention to this problem and not remain indifferent towards the thousands of people who are fleeing their homeland because of very harsh conditions…

Communication has the power to build bridges, to enable encounter and inclusion, and thus to enrich society. How beautiful it is when people select their words and actions with care, in the effort to avoid misunderstandings, to heal wounded memories and to build peace and harmony. Words can build bridges between individuals and within families, social groups and peoples. This is possible both in the material world and the digital world…