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“How can we work more for peace?” – the Archbishop

Milied Flimkien

21/12/2024   Valletta

Il-messaġġ tal-Arċisqof Charles Jude Scicluna

Fil-lejl qaddis tal-Milied, fil-parroċċi tagħna, hemm tradizzjoni ħelwa li jkollna tifel jew tifla – tfal ċkejknin – li jagħmlu riflessjoni qasira, li nsejħulha l-prietka tat-tfal. U ħafna drabi, din il-priedka tibda b’silta mill-Evanġelju skont San Luqa, li tfakkar fil-kelmiet tal-anġli lir-ragħajja. “Glorja lil Alla fl-ogħla tas-smewwiet, u paċi fl-art lill-bnedmin ta’ rieda tajba!” (Lq 2:14) lill-bnedmin li Alla jħobb… Read more »

The opening of the Jubilee of Hope in the Archdiocese of Malta

20/12/2024

On Sunday, 29th December 2024, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will inaugurate the Jubilee Year 2025 in the Archdiocese of Malta under the theme “Pilgrims of Hope”. This event follows the official opening of the Holy Year by Pope Francis on Christmas Eve, marked by the opening of the Holy Door at St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, where the Pope will then preside over Mass.

The celebration in the Church of Malta will begin at 5:00pm with a liturgical rite observed across the Catholic world… Read more »

Painting of the Assumption located in the Parish Church of Vittoriosa has been restored

21/12/2024

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Fi tmiem Kunċert tal-Milied mill-Vox Dulcis Chorale, li sar is-Sibt, 14 ta’ Diċembru 2024, fil-Knisja Kolleġġjata ta’ San Lawrenz, Belt Vittoriosa, ġew inawgurati x-xogħlijiet ta’ restawr u konservazzjoni fuq il-pittura It-Tlugħ fis-Sema tal-Verġni Marija.

Dawn ix-xogħlijiet twettqu mill-Kumpanija ReCoop bl-għajnuna finanzjarja tal-Malta Arts Council u fuq l-inizjattiva tas-Soċjetà Storiko u Kulturali Vittoriosa, li kienet applikat għal fondi.

L-Altar ta’ Santa Marija twaqqaf fil-Knisja Parrokkjali ta’ San Lawrenz fl-1880… Read more »

Christmas meal delivery

20/12/2024

Marta’s Kitchen is taking care of delivering meals to those who, for any reason, are confined to their homes. Social workers, priests, and professionals in the health and education sectors can refer individuals or families who do not have the means for a dignified meal because they are unable to leave their homes on Christmas Day, by filling out this form: loop.mt/iklamilied.

It is important that those who are referred are informed that they will receive a meal including two courses and dessert and that this meal will be delivered to their home on Christmas Day between 9:00am and 12:00pm… Read more »

Annual Christmas Outreach Initiative

By senior students of St Paul’s Missionary College

20/12/2024

The Senior Students of St Paul’s Missionary College have once again embraced their missionary identity, hosting their annual outreach event that brings together students, staff, and the wider community. Held twice a year, this cherished tradition aligns with the College’s commitment to fostering a sense of altruism and service among its students. This year’s event was organised in collaboration with ten different institutions and services in preparation for Christmas… Read more »

Demonstration with Baby Jesus at the Valletta Waterfront

20/12/2024

Children and youth from both the male and female SDC Centres of Żurrieq, along with their families, led a tradiitonal demonstration with Baby Jesus along the Valletta Waterfront. The event took place on December 18th at 7:30 pm, culminating at the Chapel of the Flight into Egypt. The statue of Baby Jesus was carried along the beautifully decorated waterfront, with Christmas carols sung to enkindle a joyful Christmas spirit… Read more »

“The mission of ŻAK House is still very relevant”

The place where dreams come true and young people shape their lives

20/12/2024

Josef, Deborah u Brandon għandu ħafna memorji fiż-ŻAK House li tinsab f’Birkirkara u bħalhom eluf ta’ żgħażagħ u persuni oħra li għal xi raġuni jew oħra utilizzaw din il-binja tal-Azzjoni Kattolika.

Josef Debono, kien wieħed mill-persuni li ħadmu biex dan il-proġett iseħħ. Hu qal li hi xi ħaġa sabiħa li wara snin ta’ xogħol qiegħda fl-istat li qiegħda fih u dan jagħtihom sodisfazzjon kbir… Read more »

Pope at Audience: “Jesus Christ, our hope”

18/12/2024   Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City

Catechesis of the Holy Father: Cycle – Jubilee 2025. Jesus Christ our hope. 1. The infancy of Jesus – Genealogy of Jesus (Mt 1:1-17). The entry of the Son of God in history

Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!

Today we will begin the cycle of catechesis that will continue throughout the Jubilee Year. The theme is “Jesus Christ our Hope”: for He is the aim of our pilgrimage, and He Himself is the way, the path to follow… Read more »

Christmas activity for SDC Youth

19/12/2024

On the occasion of the Christmas Novena, the SDC Youth group gathered at the General House (Blata l-Bajda) on Tuesday, 17 December 2024. This event provided an opportunity for the young people to reflect on how the birth of Baby Jesus strengthens us with hope. Natalino Camilleri shared insights on how every Christian should act as a missionary of hope by sharing in the suffering of others… Read more »

Pope Francis launches Jubilee catechesis: “Jesus Christ, Our Hope”

19/12/2024

Photo: Vatican News

Hekk kif qed toqrob is-Sena tal-Ġublew, il-Papa Franġisku inawgura ċiklu ġdid ta’ katekeżi ċċentrat fuq it-tema “Ġesù Kristu, it-tama tagħna”.

Din is-sensiela se tkopri s-Sena Mqaddsa kollha u tiffoka fuq l-esplorazzjoni tal-ħajja ta’ Ġesù, u tibda mit-tfulija Tiegħu kif irrakkontat fl-Evanġelji ta’ Mattew u Luqa.

Ġesù: L-għan u t-triq

Waqt l-introduzzjoni tal-katekeżi waqt l-Udjenza Ġenerali tiegħu, il-Papa ddeskriva lil Ġesù bħala “l-għan tal-pellegrinaġġ tagħna, u Hu nnifsu huwa t-triq, it-triq li għandna nimxu”… Read more »