Archbishop Scicluna calls for peace and renewal in Easter Sunday homily<\/p>\n
Archbishop Charles Scicluna delivered a homily centred on faith in the Resurrection and a renewed call for peace in a troubled world, during the Easter Sunday Mass held at St. John’s Co-Cathedral.<\/p>\n
Addressing the congregation, Archbishop Scicluna spoke of the core Christian belief that Christ “truly rose from the dead,” describing it as the foundation of faith and daily life.<\/p>\n
Drawing from the ancient Easter sequence, he recalled the proclamation: “We know that Christ rose truly from the dead… O victorious King, have mercy on us,” highlighting its enduring spiritual significance.<\/p>\n
He said that this belief is not only central to Christian doctrine but also shapes moral choices and humanity’s ultimate destiny.<\/p>\n
“We celebrate this faith, the foundation of our lives, our decisions, and the destiny of each one of us,” Scicluna said.<\/p>\n
The Archbishop contrasted the message of Easter with the current global climate, marked by “pride, arrogance, violence and war.”<\/p>\n
He spoke of the relevance of Christ’s Easter greeting, “Peace be with you,” urging both personal and communal reflection.<\/p>\n
He called for peace “in our hearts” and “among ourselves,” describing it as a prayer especially meaningful on Easter morning.<\/p>\n
Reaffirming Christ’s victory over “evil, sin and death,” Archbishop Scicluna encouraged the faithful to turn to the “victorious King” in humility, seeking forgiveness, mercy and reconciliation.<\/p>\n
Scicluna concluded his homily by extending Easter greetings to all, wishing the community “a blessed Easter” and inviting renewed faith in the risen Lord.<\/p>\n
Photo: Archdiocese of Malta<\/p>\n