In further pursuing my theology and canon law studies, I am often reminded that I am a woman. Done directly or indirectly, I often find myself saying, “Oh, right! Because I am a woman!”. I can speak endlessly about my experience as a woman in the Church, but this is Read more…
Introduction In this blog post I would like to reflect upon Peter’s address to the People at Solomon’s Portico (Acts 3:11-26). What does Peter say in his speech and what relevance does it have for his audience? In turn, how is is still relevant for us today, 2000 years later? Read more…
The 10th of February is a cherished day for the devoted Maltese Catholics. On the 10th of February we remember when Paul the Apostle came to Malta ‘by accident’. Yes, that is right… he did not intend to come to Malta because he was on his way to Rome to Read more…
“…he was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell.” This is what Catholics confess at Mass during the Creed. What does this really mean? When one thinks of the paschal mystery, one often has in mind Good Friday and Easter Sunday. But what exactly goes on, on Saturday, Read more…
There is a saying in Maltese Kristu ġie għal kulħadd! (i.e. Christ came into the world for everyone). This is true even in 2020, when the pandemic forced most countries into a lockdown and families could not gather… to some extent! Most people connected virtually, and were able to ‘gather’ Read more…
The concept of salvation can be taken from many different perspectives. It can be understood in many ways especially in the context of religions, in a time when we are experiencing a pluralism of religions. The beauty of salvation is that it can constitute a common ground for all religions. Read more…