The Baptism of the Lord Is. 55: 1-11; Psalm 12: 2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; 1 Jn. 5: 1-9; Mk. 1: 7-11 Read: John the Baptist is a prophet who reveals the presence of God amongst us, and what God expects from us human beings. John preached repentance. He recognises what is divine in Jesus, and on Jesus’ insistence, baptises him. Reflect: Baptism makes us children of God. It confirms that we […]
Epiphany of the Lord Is. 60: 1-6; Psalm 71; Eph. 3: 2-3a, 5-6; Mt. 2: 1-12 Read: “Wake up! So that the light will shine on your face! Your light has arrived! The Lord’s light will shine on you!” “The star that they had seen rising started moving until it stopped on the place where the child was. As soon as they saw the star they were filled with great
These Christmas days, St Augustine Square in Victoria Gozo, and the façade of the Augustinian Priory in the same square offered a wonderful setting to host the virtual Christmas concert by the Schola Cantorum Jubilate which this year is celebrating its 20th Anniversary The links of this professional Choir with the Priory date back several years and were synonymous with the organization of the annual Carols by Candlelight event. In
Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Gen. 15: 1-6, 21: 1-3; Psalm 104; Heb. 11: 8, 11-12, 17-19; Luke 2: 22-40 Read: The aged Simeon said: “Now, Master, you can let your servant go in peace just as you promised, because my eyes have seen the salvation which you have prepared for all the nations to see, a light to enlighten the pagans and the glory
If the face mask has covered our smiles, do find a way that your eyes convey to others a look full of Jesus’ love. We all know that all we celebrate and create during these days is centred on the nativity scene which reminds us of that event that happened many years ago when Our Lord Jesus Christ was born in a cave in Betlehem. Although nowadays many times we
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4th Sunday of Advent Year (B) 2 Sam. 7: 1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Psalm 88; 1 Rom. 16: 25-27; Luke 1: 26-38 Read: “Go and tell my servant David: ‘When your time has ended and u are resting with your fathers, I will raise descendants after you, a race descended from your bosom. Your family and your kingdom will remain intact for ever before Me’ ”. “ Do not be
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Fr Ambrose Delia is today celebrating the 60th anniversary of his Priestly Ordination. Along these years Fr Ambrose assumed various responsabilities in the Province and served the faithfull with so much in dedication in various realities. Fr Ambrose was born in Zebbug in 1938 and joined the Augustinian family in 1953. After completing his studies in Malta and in Rome, he was ordained Priest on the 17th of December 1960.
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On Tuesday 8 December we celebrated the 20th anniversary of the opening of the Millennium Chapel Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, we were unable to celebrate this event in a way that befitted the occasion. However, with God’s help we managed to have the thanksgiving Mass broadcast on the Facebook page of the Millennium Chapel so that those who wished to be present, and were unable to do so, could
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In a celebration held on Wednesday, Dcember 9 at St. John’s Co-Cathedral, the Church in Malta greeted and thanked the Lord for the gift of His Eminence Mons. Mario Grech who was created Cardinal in the consistory of November 28. The Prior Provincial Fr Leslie Gatt, represented the Maltese Province in the celebration. His Eminence Mario Grech was in fact created Cardinal just a few months after the death of
3rd Sunday of Advent Year (B) Isa. 61: 1-2a; 10-11; Lq. 1: 46-50, 53-54; 1 Tess. 5: 16-24; John 1: 6-8, 19-28 Read: “I rejoice and rejoice even more with the Lord, my soul leaps with joy through my God”. “My spirit rejoices in God, my Saviour”. “Be always joyful, pray without stopping, praise God in everything”. There was a man sent by God, named John. He came as a
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