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The Archbishop baptises 19 adults from 8 different countries

19/04/2025

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 »

Liturgy of the Hours on Easter Saturday – 19th April 2025, 9:30am

19/04/2025   The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

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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 »

Pope Francis visits prison inmates on Holy Thursday

18/04/2025

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 »

Liturgy of the Hours on Good Friday – 18th April 2025, 9:30am

18/04/2025   The Chapel of Our Lady of Manresa at the Archbishop's Curia, Floriana

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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 »

Let’s be proclaimers of freedom – The Archbishop to priests

Chrism Mass

17/04/2025   St John's Co-Cathedral, Valletta

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 »

Solemn Commemoration of the Lord’s Supper – 17th April 2025, 6:00pm

17/04/2025   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 »

Mass on Maundy Thursday – 17th April 2025, 9:30am

17/04/2025   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 »