News from the Church in Malta
Dear brothers and sisters!
When our God reveals himself, his message is always one of freedom: “I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery” (Ex 20:2). These are the first words of the Decalogue given to Moses on Mount Sinai. Those who heard them were quite familiar with the exodus of which God spoke: the experience of their bondage still weighed heavily upon them… Read more »
Caritas Malta ssottomettiet formalment l-opinjoni tagħha dwar il-White Paper. Din l-istqarrija tikkomunika l-punti ewlenin tal-ħsibijiet li għaddiet nhar il-Ġimgħa 9 ta’ Frar 2024.
L-opinjoni tinkludi l-ħsibijiet ta’ madwar 45 resident li bħalissa qed jagħmlu programm residenzjali ta’ rijabilitazzjoni ma’ Caritas Malta, klijenti li għamlu użu mis-servizzi ta’ Caritas fil-passat, u tal-istaff ta’ Caritas Malta li jaħdmu kemm fil-qasam tar-riabilitazzjoni kif ukoll tal-prevenzjoni.
Caritas Malta laqgħet il-proposti elenkanti fil-White Paper li għandhom il-potenzjal li jiffavorixxu r-rijabilitazzjoni ta’ persuni li huma dipendenti fuq id-droga u li jsarrfu f’iktar ġustizzja soċjali, iżda ma qablitx mal-proposta tal-ammonti indikati biex wieħed ikun eliġibbli għad-Drug Offenders Rehabilitation Board… Read more »
Pope Francis canonises María Antonia de San José, describing her as a “wayfarer of the spirit” and “a model of apostolic fervour and audacity”.
‘Mama Antula’ is Argentina’s first female saint.
She was canonised by Pope Francis – himself Argentinian– on Sunday morning, in a Mass in St Peter’s Basilica.
María Antonia de San José de Paz y Figueroa, known in her own country, and by millions of faithful around the world, as “Mama Antula”, lived in Argentina in the 18th century… Read more »
During the 2024 Provincial Chapter of the Maltese Province of the Carmelite Order, it was decided that the Carmelite friars would continue to sustain their presence and service in three out of six communities. This decision aimed to maintain the Carmelite presence in the parish of Fgura, at the national shrine of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Valletta, and in the parish of St Venera. The Order will also continue to care for St Elias College… Read more »
“It is not good for man to be alone. Healing the Sick by Healing Relationships” is the theme of the message of Pope Francis for the 2024 World Day of the Sick, held today, 11 February.
In his message, the Pope explores the fundamental importance and healing power of our relationships with others and with God. Drawing on God’s words about Adam in the Book of Genesis (cf… Read more »
In a significant appointment within the Carmelite community of Malta, Fr. Charles Mallia O.Carm has been elected as the Provincial Prior of the Carmelites for the upcoming three-year term.
This decision was reached during the inaugural session of the Provincial Chapter of the Maltese Carmelite Province.
Joining Fr. Mallia in his new role are Provincial Counsellors Fr. Maurice Abela O.Carm, Fr… Read more »
L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi
“Bdew iġorru l-morda” (Mk 6:55). Dan hu li naqraw fl-Evanġelju skond San Mark dwar dawn in-nies li kienu qegħdin jiġru wara Ġesù – fejn ikun hu, imorru huma – u bdew iġorru l-morda fuq l-imtieraħ biex jeħduhom għandu ħalli jfejjaqhom. Tolqotna mal-ewwel il-fidi ta’ dawn in-nies li kienu jemmnu li Ġesù jista’ jfejjaq il-morda, imma wkoll kemm kienu jgħinu lil xulxin… Read more »
Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris presents several initiatives for the reopening of the Cathedral of Notre Dame on December 8, 2024, including an inaugural triduum and an octave of prayer.
Ten months before the reopening of the Cathedral of Notre Dame, Archbishop Laurent Ulrich presented the schedule for the inauguration of the French capital’s Gothic masterpiece, scheduled for December 8, 2024.
The reopening period will include numerous celebrations and pilgrimages, and will extend from December 8, 2024, to June 8, 2025, the feast of Pentecost, as the universal Church follows the rhythm of the 2025 Jubilee… Read more »
L-omelija tal-Isqof Joseph Galea-Curmi
The Malta Unborn Child Platform was founded twenty-five years ago. Year after year, this movement has worked persistently to promote respect towards the dignity and the rights of the unborn child, and the child’s protection and development. Today, I would like to thank all those who have worked tirelessly to raise awareness of life at its most vulnerable and dependent, when it needs the greatest support and care… Read more »
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) issued a statement titled “A European Call for Responsibility – Ethical Demands for a Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence,” on Friday, 2 February 2024, welcoming the recent adoption of the EU regulation on Artificial Intelligence (AI). Bishop Jamnik: “It is the first robust EU regulatory framework for AI that does justice to the ethical foundations of the European Union.”
COMECE acknowledged the European Union’s initiative in addressing the challenges posed by the emergence of Artificial Intelligence systems by developing a comprehensive regulatory framework… Read more »
