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Opening of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy in Malta

13/12/2015

  • Nhar il-Ħadd 13 ta’ Diċembru 2015, it-Tielet Ħadd tal-Avvent, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ta bidu għall-Ġublew Straordinajru tal-Ħniena fl-Arċidjoċesi ta’ Malta. Matul iċ-ċelebrazzjoni, l-Arċisqof fetaħ l-Ewwel Bieb tal-Ħniena fil-Katidral tal-Imdina.

    Iċ-ċelebrazzjoni bdiet fil-Knisja ta’ San Mark, ir-Rabat, u kompliet b’purċissjoni mmexxija mill-Arċisqof lejn il-Katidral tal-Imdina, fejn infetaħ il-Bieb tal-Ħniena u saret Quddiesa Solenni fil-Katidral.

    Fl-omelija tiegħu, l-Arċisqof Charles J…

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Pope Francis: “God is merciful and steadfast in His love”

11/12/2015

  • During morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta on Thursday,Pope Francis spoke of God’s love and encouraged the congregation to allow themselves to be “embraced by God’s mercy”.

    The Holy Father based his homily on a passage from Isaiah in which we are told that God chose His people out of love. He explained that he chose them “not because they were big and powerful but because they were the smallest and most wretched of all”…

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The Archbishop celebrates Mass for children attending Church, State and Independent schools

11/12/2015

  • On Thursday 10th December 2015, Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna celebrates Mass for children attending Church, State and Independent schools, in preparation for Christmas, at St John’s Co-Cathedral, Valletta.

    Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • Kon-Katidral ta’ San Ġwann, Il-Belt Valletta

    10 ta’ Diċembru 2015

    Għeżież tfal, Eċċellenza għażiża President tar-Repubblika, Sur Preca, Onorevoli Ministri, Kapijiet tal-edukazzjoni f’Malta u Għawdex, l-omelija għamluha diġa t-tfal…

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Pope Francis: “mercy can help build a more human world”

10/12/2015

  • Reflecting on the meaning of the Jubilee of Mercy Pope Francis on Wednesday said that “especially in our times, in which forgiveness is a rare guest in the areas of human life, the call to mercy becomes more urgent”.

    The Pope was addressing the crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the weekly General Audience.

    He said that mercy can contribute much in building a more human world and has a fundamental role to play everywhere: “in society, institutions, at work and even in the family”…

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The Archbishop celebrates Mass to couples married in 2015

09/12/2015

  • Nhar it-Tlieta, 8 ta’ Diċembru 2015, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna iċċelebra Quddiesa għal dawk il-koppji li żżewġu matul l-2015. Din iċ-ċelebrazzjoni saret fil-Kon-Katidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta. Wara l-Quddiesa, l-Arċisqof iltaqa’ personalment mal-koppji miżżewġa.

    Homily by Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna

  • Kon-Katidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta

    8 ta’ Diċembru 2015

    Ħafna jistaqsu, b’mod speċjali bħal-lum, għaliex jintagħżel il-Vanġelu (Lq 1, 26-38) li għadna kemm smajna? …

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The Homily by Pope Francis on the Opening of the Jubilee of Mercy

09/12/2015

  • On Tuesday 8th December 2015, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis solemnly inaugurated the Jubilee Year of Mercy with the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

    “This Extraordinary Holy Year is itself a gift of grace,” the Pope said in his homily  To pass through the Holy Door means to rediscover the infinite mercy of the Father who welcomes everyone and goes out personally to encounter each of them.”

    The full text of Pope Francis’ prepared homily for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception and the Inauguration of the Jubilee of Mercy can be found below:

    Dear Brothers and Sisters,

    In a few moments I will have the joy of opening the Holy Door of Mercy…

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The Archbishop meets married couples, engaged couples and families

08/12/2015

  • Illum, it-Tlieta, 8 ta’ Diċembru 2015, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ser jiċċelebra Quddiesa għal dawk il-koppji li żżewġu matul l-2015. Din iċ-ċelebrazzjoni se ssir fil-Kon-Katidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta, u tibda fil-5:30 p.m. Wara l-Quddiesa, l-Arċisqof jiltaqa’ personalment mal-koppji miżżewġa.

    L-Arċisqof ser jiltaqa’ wkoll mal-koppji għarajjes li ser jiżżewġu s-sena d-dieħla. Din il-Quddiesa se ssir nhar is-Sibt, 24 ta’ Jannar 2016, fil-Kon-Katidral ta’ San Ġwann, il-Belt Valletta…

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The Archbishop celebrates Mass during a retreat for Curia, Tribunal and Caritas employees

07/12/2015

  • Nhar il-Ġimgħa 4 ta’ Diċembru 2015, l-Arċisqof Charles J. Scicluna ċċelebra Quddiesa għall-impjegati li jaħdmu fil-Kurja tal-Arċisqof, il-Caritas u t-Tribunal Ekkleżjastiku fid-Dar Qalb ta’ Ġesu, Santa Venera. L-impjegati nġabru għal mumenti ta’ talb, waqt li Patri Christopher Caruana O.P. wassal il-meditazzjonijiet għal waqt l-irtir. Fi tmiem l-irtir l-Arċisqof iċċelebra Quddiesa fil-kappella tad-Dar stess. 

  • L-Arċisqof Charles J…

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Pope Angelus: The Year of Mercy and the importance of conversion

07/12/2015

  • Before the recitation of the Marian Prayer on the second Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis referred to Sunday’s liturgy in which John the Baptist, preaches “a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins”.

    The Holy Father pointed out that conversion is not just for atheists but also for those who already consider themselves Christians.

    Pope Francis continued by saying, “No one can say: I’m fine…

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