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Liturgical celebrations led by the Archbishop during Easter

15/04/2025

Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Evan Demicoli

Archbishop Charles Scicluna invites Christians to participate in the Holy Week functions during which the Catholic Church commemorates the passion, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. During these holy days, the Archbishop will preside over the celebrations at St John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta.

On Thursday, 17th April, Maundy Thursday, at 9:30am, the Archbishop will celebrate the Chrism Mass, during which the oils used in the administration of the sacraments will be blessed until next year’s Maundy Thursday… Read more »

The Gospel of the day: 15th April

15/04/2025

Readings of the day

First Reading: Isaiah 49:1-6
Psalm: 70 (71):1-2,3-4a,5-6ab,15 & 17

Gospel: John 13:21-33,36-38

Reclining at table with his disciples, Jesus was deeply troubled and testified, «Amen, amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.» The disciples looked at one another, at a loss as to whom he meant. One of his disciples, the one whom Jesus loved, was reclining at Jesus’ side… Read more »

New Decree clarifies discipline on Mass Intentions and collective offerings

14/04/2025

In a Decree approved by Pope Francis on Palm Sunday, April 13, 2025, the Dicastery for the Clergy has promulgated revised norms governing the discipline of Mass intentions. The updated legislation, which enters into effect on Easter Sunday, April 20, seeks to safeguard both the spiritual integrity of the Eucharistic sacrifice and the faithful’s trust in the Church’s handling of their offerings… Read more »

Compassion and hope – Bishop Galea‑Curmi

Mass for APS workers

11/04/2025   Swatar Parish Church

L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi

Ftit tal-jiem ilu rajt filmat ta’ mara f’Gaża, omm, li tawha f’idejha lil binha maqtul. Kienet xena kommoventi, ta’ qsim il-qalb, meta tara lil binha, li tant ħabbet, jispiċċa maqtul minħabba l-bumbardamenti ta’ Gaża. Xi ħtija kellu dat-tifel? X’għamel biex spiċċa hekk? Ommu kienet qed tibki biki ta’ qsim il-qalb. Bħal din l-omm, kien hemm ħafna oħrajn hemmhekk stess f’Gaża, kif ukoll f’postijiet oħra bħall-vittmi tal-attakk terroristiku f’Israel, tal-aggressjoni tar-Russja fl-Ukrajna, u diversi pajjiżi oħra… Read more »

Pope appeals for end to war in Sudan

13/04/2025

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!

As we celebrate Palm Sunday today, we have listened to the account of the Lord’s Passion according to Luke (cf. Lk 22:14-23:56) in the Gospel. We have heard Jesus addressing the Father several times: ” “Father, if you are willing, take this cup away from me; still, not my will but yours be done.” (22:42); Father, forgive them, they know not what they do ‘ (23:34); Father, into your hands I commend my spirit” (23:46)… Read more »

Pope prays at St Mary Major ahead of Holy Week

13/04/2025

Photo: Holy See Press Office

On Saturday afternoon, on the eve of Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week, Pope Francis visited the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.

According to a statement released by the Holy See Press Office, the Pope entered the Basilica to pray before the icon of the Virgin Mary, Salus Populi Romani.

The Holy Father’s devotion to Salus Populi Romani (Our Lady Protectress of Rome) is well known… Read more »

Lenten Reflection 2025 – Palm Sunday and The Passion of the Lord

11/04/2025

During Mass, have you ever paused to reflect on the meaning of the Second Reading? This Lent, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will provide brief explanations of the Second Reading proclaimed on each Sunday, offering key insights and reflections to guide us on our spiritual journey.

Second Reading for Palm Sunday and The Passion of the Lord: Philippians 2:6-11

Reading from the Letter of St… Read more »

Tonight: See the times for confession and prayer for the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows

10/04/2025

Vatican News

Hekk kif għada l-Knisja f’Malta flimkien ma’ 8 pajjiżi oħra minn madwar id-dinja tiċċelebra t-Tifkira tal-Verġni Mqaddsa Marija tad-Duluri, bosta parroċċi u knejjes illejla se jkunu qed iħejju mumenti ta’ talb.

Bosta qassisin madwar Malta se jkunu fil-knejjes disponibbli għall-qrar sabiex iwasslu l-imħabba u l-ħniena li jrid jgħaddi Alla permezz tas-sagrament u l-ministri tiegħu.

Il-Knisja tħeġġeġ lill-imgħammdin kollha sabiex filwaqt li jieħdu sehem fl-Ewkaristija minn tal-inqas fil-jum tal-Ħadd, tagħmel sejħa partikolari biex wieħed jiffrekwenta s-sagrament tar-rikonċiljazzajoni, liema sagrament il-Papa Franġisku jsejjaħlu bħala “s-sagrament tal-ferħ” hekk kif permezz tiegħu wieħed jerġa’ jsir ħaġa waħda mal-Missier… Read more »

Pope Francis: We must release all burdens holding us back from God

09/04/2025

Dear brothers and sisters,

Today we will look at another of Jesus’ encounters, narrated by the Gospels. This time, however, the person encountered does not have a name. The evangelist Mark presents him simply as “a man” (10:17). He is a man who has observed the commandments ever since his youth but who, despite this, has not yet found the meaning of his life… Read more »

New sacred music masterclass series in collaboration with international experts

09/04/2025

A series of masterclasses exploring a wide range of practical and musicological topics is being presented by The Academy of Sacred Music Francesco Azopardi, in collaboration with the Pastoral Formation Institute. These masterclasses provide an opportunity for musicians, scholars, conductors and choir members to deepen their knowledge and refine their skills in sacred music.

The sessions will be led in English and supported by the Directorate of Culture’s Artist Residency Programme… Read more »