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Message by the Interdiocesan Commission for the Environment on the occasion of World Town Planning Day

08/11/2016

In December 2015, the Interdiocesan Commission for the Environment (KA) proposed some points for reflection and action by Maltese citizens and Government so that as a Maltese nation we do our part to care for our common home. The proposals followed the publication of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si’.

On World Town Planning Day 2016 which is being observed today, the KA would like to focus on one recommendation that dealt with a national study on property…

08/11/2016

On Monday, Pope Francis spoke out against human trafficking, in an address to members of RENATE: Religious in Europe Networking against trafficking and exploitation).

The group is in Rome for their 2nd European Assembly, which took place on Sunday. The theme of this year’s assembly was “Ending Trafficking Begins with Us.”

In his address to members of the group, Pope Francis once again denounced “the trade in human beings” as “a modern form of slavery, which violates the God-given dignity of so many of our brothers and sisters, and constitutes a true crime against humanity.” He acknowledged that much has been accomplished in educating the public about human trafficking, but said “much more needs to be done on the level of raising public consciousness” and in coordinating the various efforts of those engaged in fighting against trafficking in human persons…

07/11/2016

Pope Francis celebrated Mass on Sunday for the Jubilee for Prisoners in Saint Peter’s Basilica, during which he reminded prison detainees to never lose hope, or fall into the temptation that they can never be forgiven.

Around 1,000 detainees from 12 countries took part in the weekend celebrations, along with their families, prison chaplains and staff, and various associations…

07/11/2016

Il-Ħadd 6 ta’ Novembru 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ċċelebra Quddiesa mar-residenti tal-Faċilità Korrettiva ta’ Kordin, Raħal Ġdid, fl-okkażjoni tal-Ġublew tal-Ħniena.

Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
Faċilità Korrettiva ta’ Kordin, Raħal Ġdid
6 ta’ Novembru 2016

“Alla mhuwiex tal-mejtin iżda tal-ħajjin, għaliex għalih kulħadd jgħix” (Lq 21, 38)…

05/11/2016

Il-Ġimgħa 4 ta’ Novembru 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna bierek u inawgura pixxina terapewtika fid-Dar tal-Providenza, is-Siġġiewi. Diskors tal-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna
Id-Dar tal-Providenza
4 ta’ Novembru 2016

Il-Kelma Aqua terapija li smajna kemm il-darba llejla, ġagħlitni naħseb kemm huwa kunċett profond u għaziz għal kultura tagħna, il-kultura nisranija, anke għaliex aħna nafu l-bidu tal-ħajja nisranija tagħna f’esperjenza ta’ aqua terapija, għaliex il-Magħmudija li hija l-immersjoni fl-ilma u li tnaddafna minn dnubietna u mid-dnub tan-nisel; terapija profonda li l-Mulej bħala sinjal tagħha għażel propju l-immersjoni fl-ilma għax baptizo tfisser immersion. Aħna kultant inroxxu bl-ilma imma rridu propju nfissru li inti tidħol fl-ilma, tgħum fl-ilma biex inti jkollok l-ikbar terapija.

Il-kultura tagħna hija wkoll kultura ta’ gżira li tgħum fl-ilma, Malta hija wkoll fiżjoloġikament sponża, għaliex il-ġebla tagħna hija poruża, sponża fil-Mediterran…

05/11/2016

04/11/2016

Today, Friday 4th November 2016, at 11:25am, Pope Francis will celebrate Mass in St Peter’s Basilica, Rome, for all the cardinals and bishops who died over the past year. We join Pope Francis in praying for Mgr Joseph Mercieca, Archbishop Emeritus, and Mgr Paul Giglio, Titular Archbishop of Tindari and Apostolic Nuncio. Click here to download the booklet…

03/11/2016

Il-Ħadd 30 ta’ Ottubru 2016, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna amministra s‑sagrament tal‑Griżma tal‑Isqof lill‑adoloxxenti fil‑Parroċċa ta’ San Ġiljan.

Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
Knisja Parrokjali, San Ġiljan

30 ta’ Ottubru 2016

Ejjew niftakru ftit fl-Evanġelju (Lq 19, 1-10) li għadu kemm ħabbar il-Kappillan Fr Claude…

03/11/2016

L-Erbgħa 2 ta’ Novembru 2016, Jum it-Tifkira tal-Mejtin kollha, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ċċelebra Quddiesa fil-Knisja taċ-Ċimiterju tal-Addolorata, Raħal Ġdid.

The Celebration of Mass on YouTube
Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna
Knisja taċ-Ċimiterju tal-Addolorata, Raħal Ġdid
2 ta’ Novembru 2016

Ġesù, fl-Evanġelju li għadna kemm smajna jitkellem dwar il-qofol tal-missjoni tiegħu…

03/11/2016

Pope Francis travelled to the Roman cemetery of Prima Porta, where he offered the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the liturgical commemoration of All Souls’ Day.

Thousands of people joined the Holy Father as he prayed for the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed. Arriving at the cemetery, Pope Francis visited a mausoleum and laid flowers at several tombs, while praying silently…