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The Sunday Gospel: 6th November

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings of the day

First Reading: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2,9-14
Psalm: 16 (17):1,5-6,8b & 15
Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 2:16 – 3:5

Gospel: Luke 20:27-38

Some Sadducees, those who deny that there is a resurrection, came forward and put this question to Jesus, saying, “Teacher, Moses wrote for us, ‘If someone’s brother dies leaving a wife but no child, his brother must take the wife and raise up descendants for his brother.’

Now there were seven brothers; the first married a woman but died childless… Read more »

The Caritas Community Centre inaugurated

  Caritas Community Centre, Blata l-Bajda

A new Caritas Community Centre described by Archbishop Charles Scicluna as “a beautiful statement of hope” was officially opened by Prime Minister Robert Abela and Mgr Scicluna yesterday following a €5 million investment.

Located in Blata l-Bajda, the new premises will be dedicated to non-residential community services offered by Caritas Malta, whose mission has expanded significantly since it was set up in 1968 to alleviate poverty and promote human development and social justice… Read more »

Liturgical celebrations by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna in November 2022

Matul ix‑xahar ta’ Novembru, l‑Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna se jkompli jiċċelebra l‑quddies ta’ matul il‑ġimgħa kif ukoll nhar ta’ Ħadd. Dawn iċ‑ċelebrazzjonijiet liturġiċi qed jixxandru fuq TVM, Knisja.mt u Newsbook.com.mt.

Il‑quddies organizzat mill‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta qed jixxandar:

  • Mit‑Tnejn sas‑Sibt fid‑9:30 a.m., mill‑Kappella tal‑Madonna ta’ Manresa, fil‑Kurja tal‑Arċisqof, il‑Furjana. Wara l‑quddiesa tingħad it‑talba tar‑rużarju li tixxandar fuq Knisja.mt u Newsbook.com.mt, u Facebook u YouTube tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta…
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The Sunday Gospel: 30th October

The Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings of the day

First Reading: Wisdom 11;22 – 12:2
Psalm: 144 (145):1-2,8-9,10-11,13cd-14
Second Reading: 2 Thessalonians 1:11 – 2:2

Gospel: Luke 19, 1-10

At that time, Jesus came to Jericho and intended to pass through the town. Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man, was seeking to see who Jesus was; but he could not see him because of the crowd, for he was short in stature… Read more »

The feast of All Saints and the remembrance of All Souls

Nhar it‑Tlieta, l‑1 ta’ Novembru 2022, fis‑6 p.m., l‑Arċisqof Charles Scicluna ser jiċċelebra quddiesa fil‑festa tal‑Qaddisin Kollha, fil‑Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann, il‑Belt Valletta. Waqt il‑quddiesa żewġ seminaristi jirċievu l-Ministeru tal-Akkolitat.

L-Erbgħa, 2 ta’ Novembru, fid‑9:30 a.m., fit‑Tifkira tal‑Mejtin Kollha, l‑Arċisqof ser jiċċelebra quddiesa fil‑Kappella taċ‑Ċimiterju tar-Resurrezzjoni, Ħal Qormi. L‑Insara huma mistiedna jitolbu wkoll għall‑erwieħ kollha li marru qabilna bis‑sinjal tal‑fidi u bit‑tama tal‑qawmien mill‑imwiet, biex bil‑ħniena ta’ Alla jitnaddfu minn kull dnub… Read more »

Budget 2023: A Crucial Moment of Choice

A Summary of the Reaction by the Justice and Peace Commission

The Justice and Peace Commission appreciates that the 2023 Budget is a budget heavily conditioned by multiple crises.

While welcoming the numerous social measures announced, the Commission wishes to go beyond a simplistic commentary of individual budgetary measures, by inviting the Government to take on board four guiding principles that the Commission believes should serve as a guiding light in our choice of a socio-economic model which results in a more just, sustainable and reconciled society. 

Preferential option for the poor

Facing exceptional inflationary pressures, the Commission commends the Government for focusing its limited resources on those who have been worse hit by the cost-of-living crisis… Read more »

Aħseb u Ara | Ep. 3: The environment

In the third episode of Aħseb u Ara, the discussion is about the environment and the relationship we are called to have with it. The presenters and guests discuss the reasons behind the inconsistencies between words and actions and the relevance of our faith in the way we take care of the environment.

🎙️ Guests

Miriam Bonello
John Debattista

🎙️ Presenters

Emma Lanzon – Malta Catholic Youth Network
Mark Cachia – Justice and Peace Commission

Aħseb u Ara is a podcast hosted by the Malta Catholic Youth Network (MCYN) and the Justice and Peace CommissionRead more »

Mgr Savio Hon Tai-Fai appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Malta

Today, Monday 24th October 2022, His Holiness Pope Francis appointed His Excellency Mgr Savio Hon Tai-Fai SDB, Titular Archbishop of Sila and currently Apostolic Nuncio in Greece, as the new Apostolic Nuncio in Malta.

H.E. Mgr Savio Hon Tai-Fai SDB was born in Hong Kong, China, on 21st October 1950. He was ordained a priest on 17th July 1982, for the Salesian Province of China which includes mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan… Read more »

The Sunday Gospel: 23rd October

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Readings of the day

First Reading: Sirach 35:12-14,16-18
Psalm: 34(33):2-3,17-18,19,23
Second Reading: 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18

Gospel: Luke 18:9-14

Jesus addressed this parable to those who were convinced of their own righteousness and despised everyone else. “Two people went up to the temple area to pray; one was a Pharisee and the other was a tax collector… Read more »

Aħseb u Ara | Ep. 2: Principles of Catholic Social Teaching

The second episode of Aħseb u Ara introduces in more detail Catholic Social Teaching. The seven main principles of this teaching are mentioned, whilst highlighting the dignity of human beings. Consequences that result from failure to respect these principles are discussed.

🎙️ Guests

Giulia Privitelli
Adam McCarthy

🎙️ Presenters

Emma Lanzon – Malta Catholic Youth Network
Mark Cachia – Justice and Peace Commission

Aħseb u Ara is a podcast hosted by the Malta Catholic Youth Network (MCYN) and the Justice and Peace CommissionRead more »