Author name: Fr Terence Spiteri

The Augustinian Family celebrates the Solemnities of St. Augustine and of Our Lady Mother of Consolation

On Saturday 28 August the Church around the world, and particularly the Augustinian family, celebrates the figure of our spiritual father St. Augustine. The Church regards St. Augustine as one of its greatest thinkers who contributed not only by his vast collection of writings and sermons, and the great number of consecrated men and women who follow his footsteps, but moreover by the powerful experience of his search for God. […]

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The troubled events of the relics of Augustine of Hippo, between transfers, findings and devotion

THE TROUBLED EVENTS OF THE RELICS OF AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO, BETWEEN TRANSFERS, FINDINGS AND DEVOTION. Many Christians, and non, are well aware of the troubled and agitated life that Augustine (354-430), son of Monica and Patrizio, lived. He is revered as one of the major saints and fathers of the Church of all times. Nonetheless, very probably, few people know that after his death, his mortal remains had a rather

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Lord, yours is the last word. Continue to talk to us…

21st Sunday of the Year – B Joshua 24: 1-2a, 15-17, 18b; Psalm 33; Ephes. 5: 21-32; John 6: 60-69 Read: In those days Jesus spoke about the Bread of Life. When they heard this, many of his disciples said: “This is intolerable language! How could anyone accept it?” Jesus was aware that his followers were complaining about it and said: “Do these words upset you? What if you should

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The restoration of the Mascioni organ at St. Mark’s Church, Rabat, Malta

An inlaid nameplate within the console of this organ bears the name of the builder (Vincenzo MASCIONI), the date of construction (1959), the Opus number (764) and the location of the Mascioni factory (Cuvio <Varese>). Mascioni is one of the most renowned Italian organ building firms. It has built many organs outside of the Italian territory, twelve of which are in the Maltese Islands. The organ at St.Mark’s church is

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Mary assures us that not only now, but always, for eternity, God will remain faithful to us

The Blessed Virgin Mary’s Assumption to Heaven Revelation 11: 19a, 12: 1-6a, 10ab; Psalm 44; 1 Cor. 15: 20-26; Luke 1: 39-56 Read: Then Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour because he has looked upon the his servant in her lowliness. Yes, henceforth all generations will call me blessed, for the almighty has done great things for me.

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Thank God for the many times that he showed you the way…

19th Sunday of the Year – B Kings 19: 4-8; Psalm 33; Eph. 4: 30, 5:2; John 6: 41-51 Read: Jesus said: “Stop complaining to each other. No one can come to me unless drawn by the Father who sent me, and I will raise that person on the last day. It is written in the prophets: ‘They will all be taught by God’. Therefore, everyone who listens to the

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Risk It! Hagan Lio!

During the month of July, a number of activities were organised with adolescents and youths with a view to getting to know themselves and what there is in their hearts. Risk it! Was the chosen theme for the Tagaste Youth with a strong invitation not to be afraid to move forward in their life and to live a life based on their faith with more conviction. Hagan Lio! Make your

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Open your hands, Lord; make us happy with all that You give us.

17th Sunday of the Year – B Kings 4: 42-44; Psalm 144; Ephes. 4: 1-6; John 6: 1-15 Read: Looking up, Jesus saw the crowds approaching him and said to Philip: “Where can we buy some bread for these people to eat?” He said this only to test Philip; he himself knew exactly what he was going to do. Philip answered: “Two hundred denari would only be enough to give

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A fraternal meal between the Augustinian friars!

On Monday 19 July at about 7 p.m. the Augustinian friars gathered together again for a moment of prayer at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, Tarxien and then continued to enjoy each other’s presence by eating together at the courtyard of the Augustinian Oratory Dun Ġwann Mamo. It was an informal and wonderful time in which the friars were able to get together for a long time because of the

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