News from the Church in Malta
For another year, the month of March marks a sad anniversary. It’s now been seven years of war in Syria, a conflict with too many groups involved and whose consequences have been paid and continue to be paid by the same people – women and children.
With no solution in sight, and in light of the constant suffering of thousands of innocent people, the Church has asked itself this question…
Pope Francis’s homily followed closely the homily proposed in the The Roman Pontifical for the Ordination of a Bishop. This text is a catechesis of the history and office of Bishop in the Catholic Church. It reminds us that:
“In the Bishop surrounded by his Priests, our Lord Jesus Christ himself, having become High Priest for ever, is present among you…
Il‑Via Sacra Djoċesana mmexxija mill‑Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ser issir nhar l‑Erbgħa, 28 ta’ Marzu 2018. Il‑Via Sacra tibda fis‑7:30pm minn ħdejn l‑istatwa ta’ Kristu Re (quddiem il‑lukanda Phoenicia), u tintemm quddiem il‑Konkatidral ta’ San Ġwann, il‑Belt Valletta.
Fl‑okkażjoni tas‑Sinodu tal‑Isqfijiet dwar iż‑Żgħażagħ imsejjaħ mill‑Papa Franġisku, li ser isir f’Ottubru li ġej fil‑Vatikan, l‑Arċisqof talab lil żgħażagħ minn gruppi differenti jħejju r‑riflessjonijiet tal‑Via Sacra…
Saint Joseph, with you, for you,
we bless the Lord.
He chose you among all men
to be the chaste spouse of Mary,
the one who would remain at the threshold of the mystery
of her divine maternity,
and who, after her, would accept it in faith
as the work of the Holy Spirit…
Pope Francis’ remarks at Sunday’s Angelus focused on the Gospel of the day, which tells how a group of Greek pilgrims in Jerusalem wanted “to see Jesus.” The Lord’s response to these religious minded Greeks is “surprising”, the Pope said, but ultimately reveals a deeper truth than a simple yes or no answer. Jesus answers their desire by pointing to His imminent Passion and Death: “The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified.”
To know Jesus, look at the Cross
“One who wishes to know Jesus must gaze upon the Cross, where His glory is revealed,” Pope Francis said…
“Il-kundizjonijiet li jgħixu fihom miljuni ta’ migranti u refuġjati huma diżumani. Min hu mġiegħel iħalli pajjiżu ħafna drabi hu vittma ta’ inganni, vjolenza u abbużi ta’ kull xorta. Il-pajjiżi jridu jagħtu tweġibiet aktar konkreti dwar kif nistgħu negħlbu l-isfidi tal-migranti.” Hekk qal il-Papa Franġisku waqt il-laqgħa mal-membri tal-Kummissjoni Internazzjonali Kattolika għall-Migrazzjoni.
Il-Papa saħaq li l-Mulej “kien bagħat lil Mosè għand il-faragħun biex jikkonvinċih jeħles lill-poplu tiegħu…
Bħal snin oħra, is‑Segretarjat Assistenza Soċjali tal‑Azzjoni Kattolika se jorganizza “Ġimgħa ta’ Sagrifiċċju” minn nhar il‑Ġimgħa tad‑Duluri sal‑Ġimgħa l‑Kbira, jiġifieri bejn it‑23 u t‑30 ta’ Marzu 2018 bit‑tema: “ĠUSTIZZJA B’IMĦABBA”
Għal dan l‑iskop, matul id‑dati msemmija hawn fuq, f’kull knisja fl‑Arċidjoċesi għandhom jitqiegħdu kaxxi bil‑kitba “Ġimgħa ta’ Sagrifiċċju”, biex nitfgħu fihom l‑offerti tagħna…
Fl‑okkażjoni tat‑tieni anniversarju mill‑mewt tal‑Arċisqof Emeritu Ġużeppi Mercieca, nhar l‑Erbgħa, 21 ta’ Marzu 2018, l‑Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ser jiċċelebra Quddiesa b’suffraġju għal ruħ Mons. Mercieca. Din ser issir fil‑Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ Santa Katarina, iż‑Żejtun, il‑parroċċa fejn miet, fis-6pm.
L‑Insara huma mistiedna jattendu għal din il-Quddiesa u jkomplu jitolbu għal Mons. Ġużeppi Mercieca li miet fil‑21 ta’ Marzu 2016, fl‑età ta’ 87 sena…
As the Syrian civil war enters its eighth year this week, the humanitarian agency Save the Children has issued a new report urging the international community to push for an immediate end to the conflict.
In the report, published on Monday, Save the Children, describes the “apocalyptic” bombing campaign in Eastern Ghouta that has targeted homes, schools, hospitals and other medical facilities, forcing thousands of families to live in underground shelters…
The St John’s Co-Cathedral Foundation has announced that on Monday the 19th of March, the public can visit the Co-Cathedral for free. The event will be held from 5pm onwards and visitors will also have the opportunity to view the internal gallery which was recently re-opened for the public.
“Through an inclusive and accessible culture, we are able to increase awareness of this vast sector which has a sound foundation in our country, especially when it comes to our identity,” stated Minister for Justice, Culture and Local Government Owen Bonnici…
