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The tragic death of Miriam Pace: what should be done so that yet another loss of life would not be in vain?

Summary of the Opinion Paper by the Environment Commission

21/03/2020

The destroyed house of Miriam Pace and her family. Photo: Newsbook

The premature death of Miriam Pace is unfortunately not the only one to have occurred due to irresponsible practices in the construction industry. We hear of residents who end up homeless, injured or even buried under the rubble, but also workers, including a considerable number of foreigners, who may be compelled to accept any type of work they are offered, and who are unfortunately thought of only when one of them dies on a construction site… Read more »

Pope at General Audience: The forgiveness that we give and we receive are two things which cannot be separated

18/03/2020   The Vatican

Pope Francis during his General Audience  (AFP or licensors)

During his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis re-calls “Mercy” as the first theme he chose to discuss as Pope, adding that as the new Bishop of Rome, he felt its message had to be transmitted.

The fifth beatitude, began Pope Francis, is different than the others: it is the only one “in which the cause and effect of happiness coincide”… Read more »

22 March: Day of Worldwide Solidarity and Prayer

Catholics in Malta are invited to join in this moment of prayer

18/03/2020

Women religious across the globe call for a Day of Worldwide Solidarity and Prayer on Sunday, 22 March, to express closeness to those suffering from the coronavirus pandemic.

“Now is the time for each one of us to respond to the worldwide coronavirus crisis by being in solidarity with others, especially with those who are most vulnerable and most at risk.”

A statement signed by Sr… Read more »

Bishops’ directives regarding funerals – 16/03/20

17/03/2020

L-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna jirreferi għad-direttivi tat-12 ta’ Marzu li għadda u jfakkar li minħabba ċ-ċirkustanzi preżenti f’pajjiżna, il-funerali għandhom isiru b’dan il-mod:

Is-saċerdot jakkumpanja lill-mejjet/mejta mill-kamra mortwarja saċ-ċimiterju, fejn issir it-talba u t-tislima tal-aħħar li s-soltu ssir fil-knisja (Ħuti għeżież, ta’ Nsara li aħna nagħmlu dmirna…) u t-talba li s-soltu ssir fiċ-ċimiterju.

Filwaqt li kollox għandu jsir b’dinjità u b’sensibilità kbira, wieħed m’għandux itawwal iżżejjed… Read more »

‘Time to refocus on what really matters in life’ – The Archbishop

15/03/2020

Message by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

A young man approached me a few days ago in an agitated state, upset that the Church had issued directives to remove holy water from the fonts inside churches. “It’s not right,” he insisted.

Much as I admired his honesty and sympathised with his passionate plea, I explained to him we had only taken such a step due to the situation thrust upon us by the COVID-19 virus, and sought to set his mind at rest by promising to bring him holy water myself if he could not do without it… Read more »

An additional Mass broadcast from the Curia

16/03/2020

Fuq talba ġenerali, ser tibda tixxandar Quddiesa oħra mill‑Kurja tal‑Arċisqof minbarra dik li qed tixxandar kuljum fid-9:30 a.m. Din ser tixxandar fil-5:30 p.m., mit-Tnejn sal-Ġimgħa, u fi tmiem il-Quddiesa ser tingħad ukoll it-talba tar-Rużarju. Din il‑bidla fil‑ħinijiet tidħol fis‑seħħ mil-lum it-Tnejn 16 ta’ Marzu.

Il-Quddiesa ta’ filgħodu ser tiġi ċċelebrata mill-Isqof Awżiljarju Joseph Galea-Curmi filwaqt li l-Quddiesa ta’ filgħaxija u r-Rużarju ser jitmexxew mill-Arċisqof Charles J… Read more »

Pope at Angelus: Christ the source of living water

15/03/2020   The Vatican

Pope Francis prays the Angelus in the Apostolic Library 

Pope Francis reflects on the Gospel passage recounting Jesus’ meeting with the Samaritan woman at the well before reciting the Angelus this Sunday.

Pope Francis began by recalling how Jesus was on a journey with His disciples when He decided to take a break in Samaria near a well.

“Jesus is tired… Read more »

Bishops’ directives regarding churches – 15/03/2020

We continue to pray for the gift of health in body and soul whilst observing public health measures

15/03/2020

L-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna jfakkar li minħabba raġunijiet ta’ saħħa pubblika u fl-ispirtu tad-direttivi maħruġa mill-Isqfijiet fit-12 ta’ Marzu 2020, għall-ġid komuni:

  • Għandha tkun evitata kull inizjattiva li tistieden lill-Insara jinġabru fil-Knisja. 
  • Il-Knejjes għadhom miftuħa iżda għandna nevitaw li jinġabru gruppi numerużi bil-periklu li jinfirex il-mard.
  • Waqt li l-Knisja tkun miftuħa, tajjeb li jkun hemm saċerdot disponibbli…

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Prayer for Spiritual Communion

14/03/2020

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.
I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You… Read more »

Updated times for prayers from the Curia

13/03/2020

L‑Uffiċċju Komunikazzjoni tal‑Kurja tal‑Arċisqof jixtieq javża li ġew aġġornati l‑ħinijiet ta’ talb li qed jixxandar fuq TVM2, il‑website uffiċjali tal‑Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta Knisja.mt u n‑newsportal Newsbook.com.mt.

Mit‑Tnejn sal‑Ħadd ser tixxandar Quddiesa kuljum fid‑9:30 a.m. Is‑Sibt tixxandar Quddiesa oħra mis‑Santwarju Ta’ Pinu, Għawdex, fis‑6:30 p.m.

Mit‑Tnejn sal‑Ġimgħa ser jixxandar ukoll Rużarju fil‑5:30 p.m.

Dawn il‑bidliet fil‑ħinijiet jidħlu fis‑seħħ minn għada s‑Sibt 14 ta’ Marzu… Read more »