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Pastoral Visit by the Auxiliary Bishop at Iklin Parish

09/03/2019

  • Is-Sibt, 9 ta’ Marzu 2019, l-Isqof Awżiljarju Joseph Galea-Curmi ser jagħmel l-ewwel viżta pastorali tiegħu fil-Parroċċa tal-Familja Mqaddsa fl-Iklin, fejn se jiltaqa’ mat-tfal u l-adolexxenti tal-parroċċa, mal-operaturi pastorali, mas-saċerdoti tal-komunità kif ukoll mal-membri tal-Kunsill Lokali. L-Isqof Galea-Curmi se jbierek ukoll il-Prayer Spaces tar-Randan u anke jitlob mat-tfal. Il-Viżta Pastorali tintemm il-Ħamis, 14 ta’ Marzu 2019.

    Hawn taħt tista’ taqra l-messaġġ tal-Isqof Awżiljarju lill-parruċċani tal-Iklin…

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Archbishop appoints Episcopal Delegate for Evangelization

08/03/2019

    • Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna has appointed Nadia Delicata as Episcopal Delegate for Evangelization. 

      Dr Delicata is Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Theology of the University of Malta and has been teaching in the Department of Moral and Spiritual Theology since 2012. Between 2001 and 2011 she undertook her theological studies at Regis College, the Jesuit theologate of the Toronto School of Theology at the University of Toronto…

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Pope at Ash Wednesday Mass: ‘Focus on what is essential’

07/03/2019

  • Pope Francis summoned Christians to slow down in a fast-paced and often directionless life and fast from the unnecessary things that distract us, to heed Lent that he described as “a wake-up call for the soul”.

    The Pope’s words came during the homily at Holy Mass on Ash Wednesday with the blessing and imposition of the ashes that took place, as per tradition, in the Basilica of Saint Sabina on the Aventine Hill…

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Live: Ash Wednesday Mass

06/03/2019

  • Illum, l‑Erbgħa, 6 ta’ Marzu 2019, Ras ir‑Randan, fis‑6:30 p.m., l‑Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ser jiċċelebra l‑Quddiesa tal‑Erbgħa tal‑Irmied, fil‑Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann, il‑Belt Valletta. 

    Il-Quddiesa tinkludi t-tberik u t-tqegħid tal-irmied. Dawk kollha li jaħdmu l-Belt Valletta jew jinzertaw il-Belt huma mistiedna jattendu għal din iċ-ċelebrazzjoni.

     

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It is not just about migrants

The theme of the 2019 World Day of Migrants and Refugees

05/03/2019

  • The World Day of Migrants and Refugees will be celebrated on Sunday 29 September 2019. The theme of this 105th edition will be “It is not just about migrants”.

    With this theme, Pope Francis wants to highlight that his frequent appeals for migrants, refugees, displaced and trafficked people should be understood as integral to his deep concern for all the inhabitants of today’s existential peripheries…

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The beginning of Lent and a reflection for the coming 40 days

05/03/2019

  • Għada l‑Erbgħa, 6 ta’ Marzu 2019, il‑Knisja tagħti bidu għar‑Randan Imqaddes: erbgħin jum ta’ talb u penitenza bi tħejjija għaċ‑ċelebrazzjoni tal‑Passjoni, il‑Mewt u l‑Qawmien mill‑mewt ta’ Sidna Ġesù Kristu.

    L‑Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ser jiċċelebra l‑Quddiesa Stazzjonali ta’ Ras ir‑Randan fil‑Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann, il‑Belt Valletta, fis‑6:30 p.m. Il‑Quddiesa tinkludi t‑tberik u t‑tqegħid tal‑irmied. Dawk kollha li jaħdmu l‑Belt Valletta jew jinzertaw il‑Belt huma mistiedna jattendu…

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Pope at Angelus urges leaders to be discerning, just and merciful

04/03/2019

  • Pope Francis on Sunday reflected on the Gospel reading of the day in which Jesus invites his disciples to be good role models.

    He was speaking to the crowds gathered in a sunny St. Peter’s Square for the Angelus Prayer when he took his cue from the Gospel of Luke in which Jesus poses the question “Can a blind person guide a blind person?”

    A leader must have clear vision

    Jesus wants to emphasize that a guide – a leader –  cannot be blind, but must see well, meaning that he must possess wisdom, the Pope explained, otherwise he risks causing damage to the people who entrust themselves to him…

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Celebrating women in the local Church

04/03/2019

  • “They have no wine,” Mary said to her son. Women observe the world; they empathize with suffering; they act for the flourishing of all. Through the attentiveness of women, the banquet can indeed be delightful! 

    This Thursday, 7th March 2019, the Faculty of Theology at the University of Malta will celebrate the role and achievements of women in theology.  For the second consecutive year, the Faculty of Theology invites you for an evening of discussion and friendship to celebrate the contribution of women in the local Church and society…

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Should Catholics participate in carnival?

02/03/2019

  • Beginning especially in the Middle Ages, cultures around the world created unique traditions to precede the Lenten season of fasting.

    This unofficial pre-Lenten season is called a number of different names, such as “Mardi Gras” or “Carnival,” but each shares a common spirit of feasting.

    One of the practical reasons for these festivals was the severity of the fast and the need to get rid of any meat, butter, cheese, milk, eggs, and fats that were strictly forbidden during Lent…

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