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Meeting of the Augustinian friars after post-Provincial Chapter discussions

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After the Celebration of the Ordinary Provincial Chapter that was held last March/April, the Prior Provincial continued discussions with the Provincial Council and with various friars individually. The work and discussions that normally take place during this period are a continuation to what was discussed at the Provincial Chapter and an evaluation is undertaken of certain changes that become necessary in the friars’ responsibilities in particular communities. It was exactly within the spirit of these matters that, […]

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A beautiful moment…The Augustinian Family Celebration 2022

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Augustinian Family Feast 2022 “Let us leave the rudder in God’s hands as He knows best what are our needs” Inez Casolani, Tertiary Augustinian On Tuesday 7 June the Augustinian Provincial Commission for the Laity organised the 2022 Augustinian Family Feast in Gozo. Seventy lay males and females from the communities of Valletta, Ħal-Tarxien, Paceville and St. Julians, together with members of the Secular Augustinain Fraternity, met at Ċirkewwa so

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Only he, with the help of the Holy Spirit, can we love and serve Jesus in a way that he wishes.

/ Franco Grech osa

Pentecost Sunday – Year C Acts 2: 1-11; Psalm 103; Rm. 8:8-17; Jn 14: 15-16; 23b-26 Read: “When Pentecost Day came around, they had all met in one room. They were filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak foreign languages as the Spirit gave them the gift of speech.” Reflect: In this feast of Pentecost Sunday, we celebrate the gift to us of the Resurrection; the Holy Spirit.

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Augustinian Family Meeting in Gozo

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The Provincial Commission of the Augustinian Laity will be organizing an Augustinian Family Feast in Gozo. It will be on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. We will leave with the ship at 9.00 am and return at 5.15 p.m. The program will be as follows: – Visit to the Augustinian Sisters in Għajnsielem. There, we will have two short talks about the Servants of God, Fra Grazzja Gauci OSA and the

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Lord, make me wait for you until you come again in glory to take me away with you for ever

/ Franco Grech osa

The Ascension of the Lord (7th Sunday of Easter) – Year C Acts 1: 1-11; Psalm 46; Hb. 9: 24-28; Lq. 24: 46-53 Read: “Now as he blessed them, he withdrew from them and was carried up to heaven.” Reflect: What is the meaning of the feast that we are celebrating today? The Lord’s ascension into heaven signifies Jesus being glorified in the Father. He went there so as to

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In your walk towards blessedness, embrace with you the Holy Spirit by praying more.

/ Franco Grech osa

6th Sunday of Easter Acts 15:1-2, 22-29; Psalm 66; Rv. 21: 10-14, 22-23; Jn. 14: 23-29 Read: Jesus said to his disciples: “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and the Father will love him, and we shall come to him and make our home with him. Those who do not love me do not keep my words. And my word is not my own; it is the

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Celebrations in honour of Saint Rita

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The month of May, for us Augustinians and for so many devotees around the world, is linked to the figure of the great Augustinian nun, Saint Rita of Cascia. Saint Rita lived in Umbria in Italy, more than 600 years ago, but the different experiences that life has brought together, have made her a figure that appeals so much even to our times. She lived the challanges of married life,

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True love does not look to one’s shortcomings, but to one’s needs.

/ Franco Grech osa

5th Sunday of Easter Acts 14:21-27; Psalm 144; Rv. 21: 1-5a; Jn. 13: 31-33a, 34-35 Read: When Judas left the cenacle, Jesus said: “Now has the son of Man been glorified, and in him God has been glorified. If God has been glorified in him, God will in turn glorify him in himself, and will glorify him very soon. My children, I shall not be with you much longer. I

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Without You, Lord, without your Word, we are unable to do anything.

/ Franco Grech osa

3rd Sunday of Easter Acts 5: 27-32, 40b-41; Psalm 29; Rv. 5: 11-14; Jn. 21: 1-19 Read: Jesus showed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and it happened like this: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee and two more of his disciples were together. Simon Peter said: “I am going fishing.” They replied: “We will come with

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