Date: 7-8 June
As we continue our Jubilee Year pilgrimage, Bishop Charles Gauci invites us to give heartfelt thanks for the many ecclesial movements, associations, and new communities that enrich the life of our Church. “These communities are like flowers in God’s garden,” Bishop Charles shares. “Some have deep roots in our tradition, while others are new shoots bringing fresh energy and life. Each one adds its own beauty, vitality, and charism to the Church.” From prayer groups to missionary initiatives, from youth movements to lay associations, these groups strengthen our sense of communion and help us respond to the needs of the world with faith and love. Let us support, encourage, and celebrate all who are part of these movements—who gather, serve, and grow together in the Spirit. May they continue to flourish and be a living sign of hope in our Church’s mission.
PRAYER
Come, Holy Spirit, come and renew the face of the earth!
Come with your seven gifts!
Come, Spirit of Life, Spirit of Communion and Love! The Church and the world need you.
Come, Holy Spirit, and make ever more fruitful the charisms you have bestowed on us.
Give new strength and missionary zeal to these sons and daughters of yours who have gathered here.
Open their hearts; renew their Christian commitment in the world.
Make them courageous messengers of the Gospel, witnesses to the risen Jesus Christ, the
Redeemer and Saviour of humanity.
Strengthen their love and their fidelity to the Church.