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“The majority of people are unaware of the true scale of homelessness.” – Keyne

Teens volunteer in new initiative with Loop

Keyne Mascari u Elise Caligari qed iqattgħu ħafna mill-ħin tagħhom ma’ persuni li jinsabu waħedhom, jew jeħtieġu xi forma ta’ għajnuna, fosthom dawk li m’għandhomx saqaf fuq rashom u għaldaqstant jorqdu barra.

Elise qalet li matul is-sajf tas-sena li għaddiet kellha l-opportunità biex tgħin social worker li tagħmel parti mit-tim tad-Djakonija. Djakonija hija inizjattiva tal-Knisja f’Malta li fi kliem Keyne, “tgħin familji fil-bżonn u jkunu komunità.”

Il-mument li rat realtajiet li ħafna ma jarawx, Elise ġiet konxja mill-bżonn ta’ iktar persuni li jiddedikaw il-ħin tagħhom għall-oħrajn… Read more »

ŻAK Kamp Sajf 2024: Biż-żejjed, biżżejjed?

Between the 5th and 11th of August, more than 100 youths participated in the annual event ‘Kamp Sajf’ organised by the youth organisation ŻAK at St Thomas More College, in Santa Luċija. Entitled “Biż-żejjed, biżżejjed?”, this year the camp tackled the theme of the increasing lack of contentment in the face of an abundance of opportunities, experiences and material things that the world offers.

During Kamp Sajf, the members reflected on the way society is losing itself in superficiality and materialism… Read more »

“Faith is a choice” – The Archbishop

Mass on the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time

  Marija Bambina Parish Church, Naxxar

L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

Matul il-Ħdud li għaddew smajna l-kapitlu 6 ta’ San Ġwann, u illum nisimgħu l-aħħar versi tiegħu. F’dan il-kapitlu Ġesù tkellem fuqu nnifsu bħala “il-ħobż li niżel mis-sema” (Ġw 6:58). Kienet xi ħaġa diffiċli ħafna biex il-Lhud ta’ żmienu jifhmuha u jilqgħuha, meta mbagħad insista li hu se jagħti lilu nnifsu għalina fl-Ewkaristija fil-ġisem u d-demm tiegħu. Meta semgħuh jgħid li ġismu hu ikel tassew u demmu hu xorb, tassew tfixklu… Read more »

Pope at Angelus: Seek and remain in the Lord for fullness of life

  Saint Peter's Square, the Vatican

Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!

Today the Gospel of the liturgy (Jn 6:60-69) relates to us the famous response of Saint Peter, who says to Jesus: “Lord, to whom can we go? You have the words of eternal life.” (Jn 6:68). It is a very beautiful expression that gives witness to the friendship and manifests the trust that bind him to Christ, along with the other disciples… Read more »

Two new icons inaugurated for the Dominican Church of the Annunciation, Vittoriosa

Il-Patrijiet Dumnikani tal-Birgu inawguraw żewġ ikoni kbar biex iżejjnu il-Knisja tal-Lunzjata u San Duminku tal-Birgu l-Ħadd 18 ta’ Awwissu.

Dawn l-ikoni jirrapreżentaw lill-Madonna tal-Gandlora u tal-Qalb ta’ Ġesu’. Din il-Madonna għandha rabta storika mal-knisja tad-Dumnikani tal-Birgu, minħabba li l-Ikona orġinali kienet inġiebet min Rodi mill-Kavallieri tal-Ordni ta’ San Ġwann. Din l-ikona kienet intilfet fl-attakki mill-ajru fuq il-knisja ta-Dumnikani tal-Birgu fit-Tieni Gwerra Dinjija fl-1941… Read more »

“When I Grow Up – Heidi’s Show and Tell”: A New Storybook for Children

“When I Grow Up – Heidi’s Show and Tell” is the latest publication written by up-and-coming children’s book author, Lara Fenech. It poetically narrates the vibrant morning when a teacher, Ms Hannah invites her young students to share their dreams for the future. Amongst the kaleidoscope of colours, costumes and jobs, Heidi, one of the students, secretly has a dream she wishes to share.

The concept of “Show and Tell” fosters public speaking skills in children to feel more comfortable speaking in front of their peers, using descriptive words and full sentences… Read more »

Għaliex iva?! with Fr James Saydon

Fr James Saydon is the Director of the Vocations Centre at the Archbishop’s Seminary. He shares his journey of responding to the Lord’s call and discusses the thoughts, doubts and experiences he has encountered, particularly over the past eight years as a priest.

Għaliex iva?! is a podcast series featuring various priests who share the stories of their vocations and why they believe being a priest is worthwhile in today’s world… Read more »

Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes translated to Maltese

The prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes, Act of Entrustment to Our Lady of Lourdes, was translated into Maltese by Michael Caruana. The prayer was printed on the back of a prayer card with the image of Our Lady of Lourdes and is being distributed by the Sanctuary’s information centre in Lourdes.

Michael Caruana, author of the book “Pass, Pass f’Lourdes fil-Madwar” – a collection of information and experiences, and tour leader of pilgrimages to Lourdes since 1988, translated this prayer to Maltese and was printed on the back of a prayer card… Read more »

What is the role of the Church in Malta in addressing violence against women?

Join us for a spiritual conversation on 21st August at 5:30pm

As part of recent spiritual discussions, and considering the horrific and continuous acts, One Church One Journey will host a session to address the trauma of femicide.

Beyond the politics and cultural issues, femicide deeply wounds us and threatens to numb our spirits. We need psychological and spiritual strength to protect ourselves from the subtle, pervasive effects while recognising the harm. We can gather in prayer as Christians and echo Jesus’ cry on the cross: “Why have you abandoned me?”— a cry that many women share today… Read more »

The Gospel of the day: 20th August

Readings of the day

First Reading: Ezekiel 28:1-10
Psalm: Deuteronomy 32:26-27ab,27cd-28,30,35cd-36ab

Gospel: Matthew 19:23-30

Jesus said to his disciples: “Amen, I say to you, it will be hard for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven. Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for one who is rich to enter the kingdom of God.”

When the disciples heard this, they were greatly astonished and said, “Who then can be saved?” Jesus looked at them and said, “For human beings this is impossible, but for God all things are possible.” Then Peter said to him in reply, “We have given up everything and followed you… Read more »