Author name: Fr Terence Spiteri

200 anniversary of the birth of the Augustinian Gegor Mendel, the father of Genetics

During these days the Augustinian Family in the Czech Republic, together with the world of Science studies are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of P. Johann Mendel, an Augustinian who engaged in the study of genetics and contributed with important discoveries, so much so that he is known as the Father of Genetics. Johann Mendel was born on July 20, 1822, in Hyncice (Heinzendorf), Silesia, today in the […]

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Off we go to the Camino de Santiago!

A group of eight youths, together with Fr. Terence Spiteri osa, are heading for an experience in different ways by way of a long walk towards Santiago. The group is leaving on Monday 1st August for Porto (Portugal) and, from there, they start their walk towards Santiago (Spain). During this year, the group held various activities including long walks, in preparation for this experience. Towards the end of June, these

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Tagaste Youths Summer Live-In

A group of youths spent two days with the Augustinian Community at Tal Pieta’. During these couple of days, the Tagaste Youths had the opportunity of giving some of their time to others through their work that entailed cleaning and refurbishment work at the Millennium Chapel. After this, the youths had lunch with the Augustinian Community, Paceville. The theme for these days was ‘Arise and Celebrate’ inspired by this year’s

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Meeting of the Augustinian friars after post-Provincial Chapter discussions

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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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