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The ordination of five deacons

25/04/2022

L‑Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna se jordna ħames djakni ġodda nhar is‑Sibt li ġej, 30 ta’ April 2022. Il‑quddiesa se ssir fil‑Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann, il‑Belt Valletta, fid‑9:30 a.m. Din se tixxandar fuq Knisja.mt u Newsbook.com.mt.

Il‑ħames djakni huma tliet seminaristi u żewġ reliġjużi. It‑tliet seminaristi huma Gylan Camilleri mill‑Parroċċa ta’ Sant’Anna, Wied il‑Għajn; Ian Diacono mill‑Parroċċa ta’ Stella Maris, Tas‑Sliema; u Clive Seychell mill‑Parroċċa ta’ San Ġużepp, il‑Kalkara… Read more »

Easter to Pentecost Reflections – Second Sunday of Easter

24/04/2022

Reflection for the Second Sunday of Easter by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi

Gospel: Jn 20:19-31

On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, «Peace be with you.» When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side… Read more »

Nine priests celebrate 60th anniversary of priestly ordination

22/04/2022

Disa’ saċerdoti Maltin din is-sena qed fakkru l-60 anniversarju mill-ordinazzjoni tagħhom għas-saċerdozju. Dan permezz ta’ quddiesa mmexxija mill-Arċisqof Charles Scicluna fil-kappella tad-Dar tal-Kleru f’Birkirkara li hi ddedikata lil Kristu Saċerdot. Ikkonċelebraw l-Isqof Awżiljarju Joseph Galea-Curmi, l-Arċisqof Emeritu Pawlu Cremona OP, u saċerdoti oħra residenti fid-Dar tal-Kleru.

Is-saċerdoti li ġew ordnati fl-1962 huma: Dun Ġużepp Berry, Mons. Vincent Deguara, Mons. Ġwann Galea, Mons. Lawrence Gatt, Mons… Read more »

Church Schools encourage the use of masks

21/04/2022

Today, the Public Health Authorities published the updated COVID-19 Guidelines for the education sector. These guidelines point out that “evidence to date still shows that wearing a mask is an effective means of preventing viral spread”. The guidelines also state that “each School should adapt these guidelines according to the specific setup of the School itself and in line with any other guidelines as issued from time to time by the Public Health Authorities”… Read more »

Talks about blessed Armida Barelli

21/04/2022

L-Azzjoni Kattolika Maltija se tingħaqad mal-Azzjoni Kattolika Taljana għall-beatifikazzjoni tal-Venerabbli Armida Barelli, fundatriċi tal-Gioventù femminile (Azzjoni Kattolika tat-tfajliet), tal-Università Kattolika tal-Qalb Imqaddsa u tal-Istitut Sekolari tal-Missjunarji tar-Regalità ta’ Kristu. 

Għal din l-okkażjoni l-Azzjoni Kattolika Maltija qed torganizza għadd ta’ taħditiet dwarha bl-ewwel waħda mmirata għaż-żgħażagħ. Din se titmexxa minn Emanuela Gitto, il-Viċi-President Nazzjonali tal-Azione Cattolica Italiana għall-fergħa taż-żgħażagħ. It-taħdita se tkun bl-Ingliż u se ssir għada l-Ġimgħa 22 ta’ April fit-7:45pm… Read more »

Collection of essential supplies for Ukraine

20/04/2022

Nhar is‑Sibt li ġej, 23 ta’ April 2022, għadd ta’ parroċċi f’Malta se jiġbru affarijiet bażiċi u essenzjali li għandu bżonn bħalissa l‑poplu Ukren. Din l‑inizjattiva qed tiġi kkordinata mill‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta permezz tal‑Koperattiva LOOP. 

Il‑prodotti meħtieġa jinkludu: ikel tat‑trabi, frott, ħaxix u laħam fil‑bottijiet, ħalib long‑life, juices, cereal bars, ikel li jsir malajr bħal noodles, ħrieqi tat‑trabi u l-adulti, diżinfettanti, prodotti għall‑iġene personali għall‑irġiel u għan‑nisa, toothpaste u mouthwash, sleeping bags, kutri, vacuum flasks kbar, lampi rechargeable u power banks għall‑mobile phones… Read more »

Live: Protecting peace amid the rubble of war

19/04/2022

As the war in Ukraine continues, the Justice and Peace Commission tonight will be holding a public lecture on how Catholic Social Teaching sheds light on the responsibility of the international community, including Malta, to protect innocent lives from the severity of conflicts and wars. The event will be held at Dar Ħanin Samaritan in Santa Venera at 7pm.

The keynote speaker is Fr René Micallef SJ, an Associate Professor at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome… Read more »

Live: Mass on Easter Sunday – 17th April, 9:30am

17/04/2022   St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

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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 »