Monthly Archives: May 2023

A gift like no other!

pexels/lumn: open and receive!

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.

1. Let us open our hearts to receive God’s Word

When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side…

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With Reading and Writing, I find a Beloved Space

The National Literacy Agency, in collaboration with Spiritual Development in Schools, is organising sessions of storytelling, creative writing and reflection in a new programme entitled ‘With Reading and Writing I find a Beloved Space’ for children aged 8 to 10 years.

These sessions of animated reading in Maltese and English from the newly published book ‘Spazju għal Qalbi – Beloved Space’ by author Silvana Cardona will take place in various localities in Malta and Gozo…

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Doubt and beyond

pexels/kebs visuals: owning doubt, opening to the beyond

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

God mounts his throne to shouts of joy: a blare of trumpets for the Lord.

1. Let us open our hearts to receive God’s Word

Now the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. When they saw him, they worshiped him; but some doubted…

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What’s your starting point?

pexels/ingo joseph: What's your point of departure?

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

Let all the earth cry out to God with joy.

1. Let us open our hearts to receive God’s Word

“If you love me, keep my commands. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth…

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Integrating Mental Health and Spiritual Growth

In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the vital link between mental health and spiritual well-being. Many people, including children and young, turn to spirituality and faith to find comfort, support and meaning. Prayer spaces provide a safe and inclusive environment for children and young people of all faiths and none to explore spirituality, faith, and life’s questions creatively and interactively.

Prayer spaces are designed to be welcoming and accessible, with resources and activities that encourage reflection, meditation and prayer…

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Explore

pexels/dmitriy ganin: intense moments of transformation

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.

1. Let us open our hearts to receive God’s Word

“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? …

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