News from the Church in Malta
Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!
With today’s catechesis, we will move on from what the Holy Spirit revealed to us in the Holy Scripture to how He is present and active in the life of the Church, in our Christian life.
In the first three centuries, the Church did not feel the need to give an explicit formulation of her faith in the Holy Spirit… Read more »
Dear brothers and sisters, good Sunday!
The Gospel of today’s liturgy (Mk 10, 17:30) tells us about a rich man who encounters Jesus and asks Him: “Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” (v. 17). Jesus invites him to leave everything and follow Him, but the man, sorrowful, goes away because, as the text says, “he had great possessions” (v… Read more »
Librerija Preca launched its official website, marking a new chapter in providing quality spiritual and religious resources. Our online store offers an extensive collection of spiritual books, ranging from contemporary works to timeless classics, ensuring that every reader finds something to inspire their faith journey. Additionally, Librerija Preca’s website features a wide variety of religious items and devotional gifts, including unique items related to St… Read more »
Pope Francis welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the Vatican for the second time, following their bilateral meeting during the G7 in Puglia, Italy, in June.
As the war in Ukraine continues to claim countless lives, Pope Francis has met for the second time in the Vatican with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The 35-minute-long encounter took place in the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace on Friday morning… Read more »
On Saturday, 5th October 2024, the Malta Catholic Youth Network held the annual conference, PLEXUS 24: Hear Hear, at Trident Park in Mrieħel. Around 140 youth leaders and animators dedicated a day for reflection and growth, with the theme centred on listening, particularly to God, inviting leaders to pause and discern God’s voice in their work with young people.
The talks provided insight and a reminder of the vital role of the leaders as they shape the future of the youth ministry… Read more »
The Missionary Society of St Paul (MSSP) has launched its pastoral programme for the new pastoral year, running from October 2024 to June 2025 at the MSSP Oratory. The Oratory provides Christian formation for adults, youth, and children.
Encouraging healing and spiritual growth, the programme revolves around liturgical celebrations and participation in the Eucharist, aligning with the liturgical calendar. Key liturgical seasons such as Advent and Lent are highlighted and introduced by a one-day retreat… Read more »
The 30 elderly residents of the Apap Institute care home in Santa Venera will be relocated to another residence in Bugibba. This decision follows the Dominican Sisters’ announcement that they can no longer sustain their mission and manage the home, due to the sister’s advancing age, a decline in vocations and insufficient resources to refurbish the 80-year-old building.
The Sisters will continue providing care for the residents until the end of the year… Read more »
At a theological-pastoral forum held in the Jesuit General Curia, participants expressed the hope that the synodal bodies of the future would be representative of the entire ecclesial body, taking into account professions, competencies, and characteristics of the local Churches.
“The People of God is never simply the sum of the baptised; rather, it is the ‘we’ of the Church, the communitarian and historical subject of synodality and mission”: this quote, from Instrumentum laboris of the Synod was the starting point for the Forum “The People of God as Subject of the Mission”, which took place on the afternoon of 9 October at the General Curia of the Jesuits, in Rome… Read more »
His Royal Highness Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, visited Id-Dar tal-Providenza in Siġġiewi today, where he met with Maltese para athletes. During this significant visit, the Duke also met with residents of the home, staff, volunteers, schoolchildren and various sporting communities.
Upon his arrival, His Royal Highness was warmly welcomed by Fr Martin Micallef, Episcopal Vicar for Diaconia and Director of Id-Dar tal-Providenza, along with Prof… Read more »
Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!
In our itinerary of catechesis on the Holy Spirit and the Church, today we will refer to the Book of the Acts of the Apostles.
The account of the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost begins with a description of some preparatory signs – the rush of wind and the tongues of fire – but finds its conclusion in the affirmation that “they were all filled with the Holy Spirit” (Acts 2:4)… Read more »
