News from the Church in Malta
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During Mass, have you ever paused to reflect on the meaning of the Second Reading? This Lent, Archbishop Charles Scicluna will provide brief explanations of the Second Reading proclaimed on each Sunday, offering key insights and reflections to guide us on our spiritual journey.
Second Reading for the Second Sunday: Philippians 3:17–4:1
Reading from the Letter of St… Read more »
The seven people who received the Sacrament of Confirmation together with Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi
Photo: Archdiocese of Malta – Ian Noel Pace
After several months of spiritual preparation, seven adult Catholics received the Sacrament of Confirmation during a Mass at the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation in Ħal Balzan. His Lordship, Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi, administered the sacrament.
The newly confirmed, hailing from Malta, Indonesia, Italy, and Colombia, had not previously received the Sacrament of Confirmation for various reasons… Read more »
Pope Francis continues treatment at Gemelli Hospital in Rome
On Wednesday evening, 12 March, the Holy See Press Office provided the following medical update on Pope Francis who has been receiving care at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since 14 February:
“The clinical condition of the Holy Father has remained stable, in the context of a complex overall medical picture.
The chest X-ray performed yesterday has radiologically confirmed the improvements observed in the previous days… Read more »
Footage: Miguela Xuereb
With few people seeking religious vocations, the director of the Seminary Vocations Centre, Fr James Saydon, is working with vocations promoters in a bid to determine how best to encourage those taking such a step.
In an interview with Newsbook Malta, Fr James stressed that while the central message could obviously not fundamentally change, the issue was how best to bring it across… Read more »
The DESTE Trio will come together for a special musical concert supporting a noble cause. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful selection of chamber music, in the enchanting setting of a truly unique theatre.
The trio features Stephanie Quintano (piano), Stefan Calleja (violin) and Desiree Calleja (cello), three accomplished musicians known for their exceptional artistry.
This concert is being held to raise funds for the beatification cause of Henry and Inez Casolani, a devoted couple who lived a life of faith, service, and love for God and their neighbours… Read more »
Ritratti: Sarah Salafia
Pellegrinaġġ penitenzjali djoċesan tal-Ġublew immexxi mill-Arċisqof Charles Scicluna, akkumpanjat bil-vara tal-Madonna tal-Grazzja, li sar ilbieraħ filgħaxija f’Ħadd in-Nies matul it-toroq ta’ Ħaż-Żabbar. Wara l-pellegrinaġġ saret quddiesa fis-Santwarju tal-Madonna tal-Grazzja f’Ħaż-Żabbar ċelebrata mill-Arċisqof flimkien ma’ bosta saċerdoti.
Din it-tradizzjoni tmur lura mijiet ta’ snin ilu qabel il-wasla tal-Ordni ta’ San Ġwann f’Malta. Illum dan il-pellegrinaġġ isejjaħ lill-Insara kollha minn kull mixja tal-ħajja – kleru, għaqdiet reliġjużi, nies involuti fil-parroċċa, u pellegrini oħra – biex jissieħbu f’talba waħda b’ħarsa fuq il-ħniena tal-Mulej fl-ewwel Ħadd tar-Randan, bl-interċessjoni ta’ Marija, omm it-tama… Read more »
Photo: St Augustine College
In preparation for the Lenten season, the students of St. Augustine College took part in a beautiful initiative where they had the opportunity to participate, engage with the public, and offer a moment of hope to others.
The students wrote various messages of hope, which were designed and printed as different bookmarks. On Ash Wednesday, they distributed them to people they met during a pilgrimage-style walk to Floriana and Valletta… Read more »
Thousands of volunteers gathered in St. Peter’s Square for Mass on Sunday as the Pope recovers in hospital (VATICAN MEDIA Divisione Foto)
Dear brothers and sisters,
Last Wednesday, with the rite of the Ashes, we began Lent, the forty-day-long penitential itinerary that calls us to the conversion of the heart and leads us to the joy of Easter… Read more »
Dear brothers and sisters,
“Rejoice in hope” (Rom 12:12). As we celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025, which Pope Francis has dedicated to hope, we reflect on these words.
Who was Paul, the man who urged the people of Rome to “rejoice in hope”, and how did we come to know him? We thank God for his journey with us—one that began with a dramatic shipwreck… Read more »
File Photo: The Paul VI Hall during one of the Pope’s previous General Audiences (Vatican Media)
Dear brothers and sisters, good morning!
In this last catechesis dedicated to the childhood of Jesus, we will start from the episode in which, at twelve years of age, He stays in the Temple without telling His parents, who are anxiously looking for Him and find Him after three days… Read more »
