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Mission as a tireless going out to invite others to the Lord’s banquet – Pope Francis

Message by Pope Francis for Missionary Day 2024

18/10/2024

Go and invite everyone to the banquet (cf. Mt 22:9)

Dear brothers and sisters!

The theme I have chosen for this year’s World Mission Day is taken from the Gospel parable of the wedding banquet (cf. Mt 22:1-14). After the guests refused his invitation, the king, the main character in the story, tells his servants: “Go therefore to the thoroughfares, and invite to the marriage feast as many as you find” (v… Read more »

Pope to G7 on Inclusion and Disability: However different, we are all the same

17/10/2024

(VATICAN MEDIA Divisione Foto)

Pope Francis urges global leaders at the G7 on Inclusion and Disability to prioritise the dignity, inclusion, and empowerment of persons with disabilities, emphasising justice, universal accessibility, and solidarity.

Addressing Ministers of the G7 Inclusion and Disability Summit, in the Vatican on 17 October, Pope Francis expressed deep gratitude for their commitment to building a more just and inclusive world… Read more »

Order St Martin’s Bags in aid of charity

17/10/2024

Loop.mt bdiet tieħu l-ordnijiet għall-boroż tradizzjonali ta’ San Martin.

Waħda mit-tradizzjonijiet marbutin mal-festa ta’ dan il-qaddis hija bla dubju l-borża ta’ San Martin. Tradizzjonalment, kienet tkun borża taċ-ċarruta mimlija bi frott differenti u bi ħbejża ħelwa. Maż-żmien beda jiżdied ukoll il-ħelu.

Filwaqt li l-festa liturġika ta’ San Martin hija nhar il-11 ta’ Settembru, fiż-żona tal-Baħrija din il-festa se tiġi ċċelebrata nhar l-10 ta’ Novembru 2024, fejn issir il-fiera annwali b’bosta attivitajiet tradizzjonali… Read more »

Appreciation for missionaries’ work around the world

17/10/2024

Żgħażagħ Maltin waqt esperjenza ta’ volontarjat u missjunarja fl-Etijopja

Nhar il-Ħadd, 20 ta’ Ottubru 2024, niċċelebraw il-Ġurnata Missjunarja, bit-tema meħuda mill-Evanġelju ta’ San Mattew: “Morru u stiednu lil kulħadd għall-ikla tal-festa” (ara Mt 22:9).

L-Isqof Awżiljarju Joseph Galea-Curmi ħeġġeġ lill-arċiprieti u kappillani kollha, u lill-provinċjali tal-ordinjiet reliġjużi f’Malta biex nuru apprezzament fil-parroċċi tagħna lejn tant missjunarji li tul is-snin marru fl-artijiet tal-missjoni.

“Għad hemm tant missjunarji, anke jekk ħafna minnhom f’età avvanzata, li għadhom jagħtu qalbhom u l-enerġija kollha tagħhom biex iwasslu l-ferħ tal-Evanġelju u jgħinu anke materjalment u soċjalment lill-eluf kbar ta’ nies f’ħafna pajjiżi… Read more »

Pope at Audience: Faith frees us from thinking everything ends here

16/10/2024 Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City

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 »

Pope at Angelus: True wealth lies in being loved by God

13/10/2024 Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City

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 is now online

12/10/2024

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 welcomes Ukrainian President Zelensky to Vatican for second time

11/10/2024

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 »

PLEXUS 24: Hear Hear – A Call to Listen and Discern

11/10/2024

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 »

MSSP Oratory: Pastoral Year Launch 2024/2025

11/10/2024

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 »