Lent is a special time for the preaching of the Word and the St George’s Parish has laid out a programme of ministry that runs through the current liturgical season.
Fr Gabriel Gauci gave the Lenten talks to all last week. These started on Monday, February 19, and were held at St George’s Basilica.
From tomorrow, catechists are going to give four Lenten talks to the children of the parish and these will take place till Thursday 29 February. These talks will be held in the Parish Hall.
Rev. Krystof Buttigieg gives the general Lenten sermons to parents and families in the Basilica, also from tomorrow till Thursday, 29 February.
During the Lent the community is also invited to live actively the following moments of Liturgy and Catechesis:
Daily:
- Via Crucis after the 8.00am & 9.00am Masses.
- Morning Prayers in the 9.00am Mass.
- The Via Crucis after the 5.00pm Mass.
Every Friday:
- Confessions in the Basilica
- The Lectio Divina of Sunday led by Fr Joseph Mercieca in the Jesus and Mary Chapel after the 7.00pm Mass. Shown also later on the Parish Facebook page and on the Parish YouTube channel.
Every Sunday:
- Mass for families and children at 10.00am led by Fr Martin Cilia MSSP.
- Solemn Singing of the Vespers at 4.30pm, together with the Collegiate Chapter.