News from the Church in Malta
Pope Francis in Malta
Photo – Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace
At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with these words:
“Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7:35 this morning, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father… Read more »
Article by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna
“Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing,” exclaimed Jesus, as he clung to his final earthly moments on the cross while his mocking tormentors looked on.
Yet, he was not condemning them. Enlightened by the knowledge that many of our failings emanate from ignorance – or a misplaced trust in the pleasures, riches, and enticements of this transient world – Jesus was, in that trying moment, coming to their aid as an advocate; and also telling us he is prepared to intervene in our defence to secure our salvation… Read more »
https://youtu.be/wN39fsoLoyA
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 Easter Sunday: Colossians 3:1-4
Reading from the Letter of St… Read more »
This evening, during the Solemn Vigil of the Resurrection of our Lord at St John’s Co‑Cathedral, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will administer the Sacraments of Christian Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion) to 19 catechumens, who, as adults, have chosen the Christian path. These 19 adults, who will tonight become new members of the Catholic Church through these sacraments, hail from Albania, the United Kingdom, India, China, France, Malta, Turkey and the Philippines… Read more »
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Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart… Read more »
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Follow today’s Mass readings from here.
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart… Read more »
Pope Francis visits Regina Coeli Prison (Vatican Media)
Pope Francis marked Holy Thursday with a visit to Rome’s Regina Coeli prison, continuing a tradition he has observed since the beginning of his pontificate: drawing close to those living behind bars. While unable this year to celebrate the liturgy of the Lord’s Supper and the Washing of the Feet, the Pope greeted inmates personally, offered them words of encouragement, and gifted each of them with a Rosary and a pocket-sized Gospel… Read more »
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Follow today’s Mass readings from here.
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart… Read more »
Help the Archdiocese carry out its mission Donate »
Follow today’s Mass readings from here.
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most Blessed Sacrament.
I love You above all things.
I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart… Read more »
L-omelija tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna
Hu u jaqra l-ktieb ta’ Iżaija, Ġesù jfakkarna li llum qegħdin niċċelebraw l-inizjattiva ta’ Alla. “L-ispirtu ta’ Sidi l-Mulej fuqi, għax il-Mulej ikkonsagrani … bagħatni…” (Iż 61:1). Il-Mulej jagħraf l-inizjattiva tal-Missier u jgħallimna wkoll nilqgħu bil-ferħ u bi gratitudni kbira l-inizjattiva ta’ Alla f’ħajjitna.
Kif tinsisti l-Ittra lil-Lhud, ikun bluha li tieħu fuqek il-ministeru mingħajr m’inti msejjaħ imma lkoll kemm aħna nafu li s-sejħa kienet u tibqa’ misteru… Read more »
