News from the Church in Malta
The director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, offers details of Pope Francis’ 46th Apostolic Journey abroad, which takes him to Luxembourg and Belgium, saying the visit bears the theme of peace “at a time when the continent risks being pulled into conflict again.”
Pope Francis will soon embark on a new international journey, the 46th of his pontificate, when he travels to Luxembourg and Belgium on September 26-29… Read more »
Readings of the day
First Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11
Psalm: 42 (43):1,2,3,4
Gospel: Luke 9:18-22
Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, he asked them, “Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, “John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, ‘One of the ancient prophets has arisen.’”
Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am?” Peter said in reply, “The Messiah of God.” He rebuked them and directed them not to tell this to anyone… Read more »
Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi has stated that when respect for one another is absent in society, it is because “there is no peace in the heart,” which leads to “sowing seeds of hatred.”
In an interview on Għal Kulħadd on RTK103, the Bishop was asked to comment on the recent attack on police officers in Hamrun. He remarked that while we often discuss conflicts and wars in other countries, we should also focus on what is happening within our own communities in Malta… Read more »
Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!
Immediately after His baptism in the Jordan, Jesus “was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil” (Mt 4:1) – this is what the Gospel of Matthew says. The initiative is not Satan’s, but God’s. Going into the wilderness, Jesus obeys an inspiration of the Holy Spirit; He does not fall into an enemy snare, no, no! … Read more »
Three representatives of the Maltese church who work with young people and educators attended a conference organised by The Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) in Santiago de Compostela, Spain from the 19th to the 22nd of September 2024.
Themed ‘Strong Young People Rejoicing in Hope: Witnesses of Christ in Europe Today’ the event brought together members of the CCEE Youth Commission, young people, educators, university representatives, and those working in the field of vocations… Read more »
A person who employs one of the five Ethiopians who are currently being held in a detention centre is asking for his release.
This was recounted by Migrant Commission Director Fr Anton D’Amato during the programme Andrew Azzopardi on RTK103 where he explained that one of the persons being detained is of significant importance to a Maltese business.
He added that the Ethiopian community in Malta is made up of about 700 people and was shocked by the arbitrary arrest of five members of their community… Read more »
Dear brothers and sisters, happy Sunday!
Today the Gospel of the liturgy (Mk 9:30-37) tells us about Jesus who announces what will happen at the culmination of His life: “The Son of man”, says Jesus, “will be delivered into the hands of men, and they will kill Him; and when He is killed, after three days He will rise” (v… Read more »
The Auxiliary Bishop together with the young Maltese, the Dominican friars, and a member of the MUSEUM
Mark Miruzzi and Giulia Buhagiar are the two young Maltese who attended a one-week conference called MED24, organised in Tirana, Albania, by the Catholic Church. Fifty young men and women from Mediterranean countries participated in this conference to address the challenges and opportunities facing the Mediterranean region.
During the meetings, they discussed various themes, including peace, interreligious and cultural dialogue, human dignity and migration… Read more »
Message by Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi
Corruption involves the abuse of entrusted power for private gain by individuals or institutions in the public and private sectors.It comes in many shapes and forms, such as bribery, embezzlement, kickbacks, double dealing, money laundering and fraud.
Pope Francis has consistently addressed the issue of corruption, accentuating its destructive impact on individuals and society. He describes corruption as a “grave sin” that not only harms personal integrity but also threatens the very foundations of social life… Read more »
Homily by Archbishop Charles Jude Scicluna
As we celebrate the 60th anniversary of our country’s independence and its status as a sovereign and autonomous nation, I wish to base my reflections on three dear phrases conveyed to us by the saintly Maltese priest, St George Preca (1880–1962):
Thank you, Lord God, and forgive me, Lord God;
Lord God, I need you;
Let us be Friends of the Gospel… Read more »
