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Bishop Joseph Galea Curmi delivers homily
Bishop Joseph Galea-Curmi told parishioners at the Christ the King Parish in Pembroke that while criticizing the Church and its representatives is legitimate, using insults, vulgar language, or profanity is unacceptable.
He distinguished between normal criticism and verbal abuse directed at Church representatives through social and print media, stating that using low or vulgar language when addressing those representing the Church constitutes insults.
Galea-Curmi also spoke about the Christian life, suggesting it should be an experience of joy, peace, and love rather than a collection of obligations or burdens. Referencing the parable of the wedding feast, he explained that Jesus compared the kingdom of God to a celebration to show that God's will for humanity is always positive and intended for their good.
AI-assisted briefing based on the sources below.Sources behind this story
- Official sourceAlways a positive experience – Bishop Galea-Curmi
Knisja Maltija · Franica Pulis
- Reporting'There is nothing bad to criticize, but you can get hurt!' - Bishop Galea Curmi
Newsbook · Newsbook Malta
How the coverage unfolded
- Oct 11, 9:55 AM Newsbook Malti “Ma hemm xejn ħażin li tikkritika, imma żżeblaħ le!” – L-Isqof Galea Curmi
- Oct 12, 12:02 AM Knisja Maltija Malti Always a positive experience – Bishop Galea-Curmi
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