Homily by Pope Francis

“Early in the morning Jesus came again to the temple; all the people came to him” (Jn 8:2). These words introduce the story of the woman caught in adultery. The background is serene: it is morning in the holy place, in the heart of Jerusalem. At the centre is the people of God, who are looking for Jesus, the Master, in the courtyard of the temple: they want to listen to him, because his words are insightful and heartwarming… Read more »

Beneath the Cross of Jesus, stood Mary and John. The Mother who had given birth to the Son of God mourned his death, even as darkness enveloped the world. The beloved disciple, who had left everything to follow him, now stood silent at the feet of the crucified Master. Everything seemed lost, finished, forever. Taking upon himself the woundedness of our humanity, Jesus prayed: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Mt 27:46; Mk 15:34)… Read more »

Testimonianza di Sandi e Domenic Apap

Sandi: Santità, io – Sandi – e mio marito Domenic ci siamo sposati 29 anni fa, dopo tre anni di fidanzamento. Dopo un anno, il Signore ci donò una figlia, Nicole, che poche settimane fa ci ha resi nonni, quando insieme a suo marito Christian ci hanno regalato la piccola Thea.

A 23 anni, dopo soli quattro anni di matrimonio, mi è stata diagnosticata una sclerosi multipla… Read more »

Welcome Address by Mgr Anton Teuma, Bishop of Gozo

Your Holiness,

We welcome you to our small island, small indeed but having a big heart. We welcome you to our homes and to Our Lady’s home, the Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of Ta’ Pinu.

A significant representation of the local Church is gathered around you this afternoon… Read more »