March 13th, 2025 | Life Issues
The Church believes all life should be cherished at all times. The Church endorses practical initiatives to help those in need including better palliative care for the terminally ill, and support for mothers-to-be. Content categories: Assisted Suicide, Abortion, End-of-Life, Day for Life. CURRENT CAMPAIGNS Oppose legalising Assisted Suicide When a Bill on assisted suicide – […]
March 7th, 2025 | Uncategorised
Theme: The Promise of New Life Gospel: John 8:1-11 First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21 Psalm: Psalm 125(126) Second Reading: Philippians 3:8-14 Reflection In today’s Gospel, Jesus encounters a woman caught in adultery, whom the scribes and Pharisees wish to condemn. Instead of passing judgment, He challenges those without sin to cast the first stone. His response […]
March 7th, 2025 | Lent
Theme: Reconciliation and Forgiveness Gospel: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 First Reading: Joshua 5:9a, 10-12 Psalm: Psalm 33(34):2-7 Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Reflection The parable of the Prodigal Son illustrates the infinite mercy of God. The father’s unconditional love for his wayward son reflects the Lord’s own love for us, no matter how far we may […]
March 7th, 2025 | Lent
Theme: The Call to Repentance Gospel: Luke 13:1-9 First Reading: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15 Psalm: Psalm 102(103):1-4, 6-8, 11 Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12 Reflection Jesus calls us to repentance, emphasising that tragedies are not punishments but reminders of our need for conversion. The parable of the barren fig tree illustrates God’s patience and mercy, […]
March 7th, 2025 | Uncategorised
Theme: The Temptation of Christ Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 First Reading: Deuteronomy 26:4-10 Psalm: Psalm 90(91):1-2, 10-15 Second Reading: Romans 10:8-13 Reflection As we begin Lent, we recall how Jesus spent forty days in the wilderness, facing temptation yet remaining faithful to the Father. This time of testing prepared Him for His mission. In our own […]
March 7th, 2025 | Lent
Theme: A Call to Repentance Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 First Reading: Joel 2:12-18 Psalm: Psalm 50(51):3-6, 12-14, 17 Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5:20–6:2 Reflection Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of our Lenten journey, calling us to repentance and renewal. The ashes we receive on our foreheads remind us of our mortality and the need for […]
March 1st, 2025 | Cardiff-Menevia, Pastoral Letter, Saint
The Archbishop of Cardiff-Menevia, Most Rev Mark O’Toole, has written a pastoral letter to the faithful reflecting on the life of Dewi Saint, St David. Read the letter in English or Welsh. Pastoral Letter On this feast of St David, the patron of Wales, I send my warmest greetings to you all. This day is […]
February 11th, 2025 | Health and Social Care
‘Hope does not disappoint (Romans 5:5) but strengthens us in times of trial’ On this Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, we mark the 33rd World Day of the Sick and call to mind all those who experience physical and mental suffering in our communities and those who care for them. In this special Year […]
February 11th, 2025 | Health and Social Care
Bishop Paul Mason, Lead Bishop for Health and Social Care, issued a reflection on the World Day of the Sick saying that we must remember how crucial palliative and hospice care is, particularly in light of recent debates about the end of life. Building on Pope Francis’ message, Bishop Paul also said that times of […]
February 10th, 2025 | Life Issues
Tuesday 11 February is the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, a World Day of the Sick. We take today to remember the value and importance of palliative care. God stays close to those who are suffering, and illness can be a profound moment of transformation. In our pain, we recognize that true hope comes […]
January 31st, 2025 | Uncategorised
It is important to recognise that we are all children of God, regardless of our race and background. This year’s theme seeks to promote reflection, discussion and action on our theme and to encourage us to carry this through in the weeks and months after Racial Justice Sunday. For this year’s resources, we are celebrating […]
January 28th, 2025 | Life Issues
St Michael Hospice in Santa Venera, Malta, was recently inaugurated, enabling the NGO Hospice Malta to expand its dedicated palliative services to over 1,500 patients annually, while continuing to uphold its fundamental values of care, compassion and dignity. This is a milestone for Hospice Malta, which first opened its doors in 1989, and will enhance […]
