18Oct

Spirituality Events

October 18, 2025 MASC

This year, there is a great deal happening locally in the area of Spirituality. After careful reflection, the MASC Executive has decided that rather than adding further to an already rich calendar, it would be more meaningful for us to collaborate and participate in the many valuable programmes and events being offered by our partners.

As always, MASC will continue to organise workshops for practitioners in Spiritual Companionship during the year. These will provide spaces for growth, reflection, and mutual support in our shared ministry.

On September 25, the MASC Executive was invited by the Department of Moral and Spiritual Theology within the Faculty of Theology to meet with Prof. Donna Orsuto from the Pontifical Gregorian University, Dean of the Moral & Spiritual Theology Department. Prof. Orsuto has served as examiner for dissertations and as an invited lecturer in the MA in Spirituality programme. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to share insights on the study of spirituality and spiritual companionship, while also exploring potential avenues for collaboration. Prof. Orsuto kindly extended an invitation to MASC members to participate in the forthcoming Academic Symposium commemorating Dorothy Day.

You can read more about this meeting on the Faculty of Theology’s Facebook page: View the post on Facebook

Prof. Orsuto kindly extended an invitation to MASC members to participate in the forthcoming Academic Symposium commemorating Dorothy Day.

In the meantime, we are pleased to share with you:

The attached Events Programme on https://www.istitutkarmelitan.com organised by the Carmelite Institute Malta, with whom MASC actively collaborates.
An invitation to participate in the Tolkien Round Table, organised by the University of Malta’s Faculty of Theology with whom MASC is a stakeholder in the MA Spirituality and Spiritual Companionship Programmes. Those interested are also welcome to contribute as speakers. You can find more information here: Tolkien Round Table. Send your queries to: tolkienroundtable@gmail.com
“A Pilgrim of Hope: An Academic Symposium on the Legacy of Dorothy Day” hosted by the Pontifical Gregorian University. More information and registration details are available here: Dorothy Day Symposium.

We warmly encourage all members to register and take part in these events as part of your ongoing spiritual formation and engagement with the wider spiritual community.

With every blessing,

The MASC Executive

26Feb

Saved by Hope

February 26, 2025 MASC

The 6th session of the Christian Hope Seminars Series, hosted by MASC in collaboration with the Carmelite Institute Malta, will take place on Saturday, [insert date], from 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the Ċentru Spiritwalità Tereżjana (CST) in Birkirkara. Led by Rev. Prof. Hector Scerri, this seminar, titled “Saved by Hope,” will explore the profound message of Romans 8:24, as expressed in the encyclical Spe Salvi Facti Sumus. The session will cover key themes from Romans 8, including life in the Spirit, the relationship between the present and the future, and justification in Christ, along with a guided analysis of Spe Salvi Facti Sumus and group sharing on its impact. Open to all those interested in Scripture, theology, and spirituality, this seminar offers an opportunity for deep reflection and discussion on the theme of Christian hope.

For more information and registration details, please contact: info@masc.org.mt

19Nov

COUNSELLING AND SPIRITUAL COMPANIONSHIP

November 19, 2024 MASC

MASC invites you to a workshop titled Counselling and Spiritual Companionship. Theory and Case Study, tailored for those serving in the ministry of spiritual guidance. This event will take place on April 9, 2025, at the Oratorju MSSP in Birkirkara, starting at 7:00 PM. The session will delve into the interplay between counselling techniques and spiritual companionship, providing practical tools to enrich your practice. Join us for an insightful evening aimed at enhancing your skills and deepening your impact in this meaningful ministry.

15Oct

MASC FOUNDATION DAY COLLOQUIUM

October 15, 2024 MASC

A Theology of Hope: Insights from Jürgen Moltman

Objective: A presentation of Jürgen Moltmann’s Theology of Hope and it’s validity for today’s world.

MASC is pleased to extend a warm invitation to our annual Foundation Day Colloquium, a cherished occasion that brings together theology, reflection, and community.

In this Jubilee Year of Hope, we are especially delighted to widen our invitation to include fellow Christians of various confessions and denominations present in Malta. As members of the one Body of Christ—hidden in God and in the world—we are united in our shared calling to be seeds of hope in a battered and wounded world. Your presence would be a sign of this unity and of our collective witness.

In the context of our 2024–2025 framework, the Association has been particularly active—most notably through its Series of Public Seminars on Christian Hope, in collaboration with the Carmelite Institute Malta, among other initiatives. This year’s Foundation Day, taking place on Saturday, 21st June 2025, offers a valuable opportunity, particularly for MASC members, to gather in person and celebrate our life together as an association.

The colloquium, entitled A Theology of Hope: Insights from Jürgen Moltmann, will feature a distinguished lecture by Professor John Berry, Professor of Dogmatic Theology. The talk will reflect on the life and theological legacy of Jürgen Moltmann—widely recognised as the “Theologian of Hope” whose profound reflections on eschatology, suffering, and the promises of God continue to speak powerfully to the challenges of our time.

As we mark the first anniversary of Moltmann’s death († 3rd June 2024), this lecture will offer timely insights into how his thought may inspire and sustain our contemporary Christian witness.

MASC Executive has worked with extraordinary dedication, fulfilling the Association’s responsibilities while also managing a number of personal challenges. We are grateful for your support and look forward to welcoming you to this special event.

Event Details
Lecture Title: A Theology of Hope: Insights from Jürgen Moltmann*
Speaker:Professor John Berry
Date:Saturday, 21st June 2025
Time: 09:30 – 12:30
Venue:CST, Birkirkara

The colloquium will include space for thoughtful dialogue and reflection.

We warmly welcome all MASC members and the general public to join us for this enriching occasion.

We look forward to celebrating this special occasion with you!