Today we honor the memory of two friars who were associated by their work for the good of the Augustinian Order at its origins, but also by their love for the interior life of prayer and contemplation. They both served the Order as Prior General and were instrumental in directing and stabilizing the Order shortly after its birth. At the same time, they excelled in the virtue of humility and […]
Blessed Clement from Osimo – 19th May Read More »
Our celebration today honors the memory of two saints who were intimate friends of Saint Augustine and members of his religious community. Like him they were also called to ministry as bishops in North Africa and served the Church well especially in helping to reveal the fallacies of unorthodox teachings at the time. Their love for religious life according to the inspiration of Augustine helped to spread its influence in
Saint Possidius – 16th May Read More »
Our celebration today honors the memory of two saints who were intimate friends of Saint Augustine and members of his religious community. Like him they were also called to ministry as bishops in North Africa and served the Church well especially in helping to reveal the fallacies of unorthodox teachings at the time. Their love for religious life according to the inspiration of Augustine helped to spread its influence in
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There are some individuals of selfless heart who find little satisfaction in life unless they give of themselves continually and without reservation. Saint John was one such person who repeatedly divested himself of honors and privileges in order to gain the inheritance of eternal happiness. In doing so, he enriched the lives of others by his word and example as well. John González was born in 1430 of a well-to-do
Saint John of Sahagun – 12th June Read More »
Greetings from Kenya. Am happy to report to you that after putting together the help you send to us through the Segretarjat Missjonijiet Agostinjani AMIGOS, and with the little we had we have been able to put Jesus words into action “For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat”(Matt 25:35). Through your help we were able to feed 16 households in ishiara, 40 families in Babadogo, 50
13th Sunday of the Year (A) 2 Kings 4: 8 -11, 14-16a; Psalm 88; Rom. 6: 3-4, 8-11; Mt. 10: 37-42 Read: “If anyone gives so much as a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is a disciple, then in truth I tell you, he will most certainly not go without his reward.” Jesus assures a reward to those who, in God’s name, give
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BLACK LIVES MATTER a Statement from the International Augustinian Commission for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation The recent death of George Floyd, an African American man, at the hands of a white policeman in Minneapolis, has ignited worldwide protests under the banner of Black Lives Matter. Demonstrations have been taking place not only in the United States but in many other countries beyond. The Commission for Justice, Peace and
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The Malta Augustinian Province associates itself with the joy of the Church in Gozo in welcoming H.E. Mgr. Anton Theuma who has been nominated Bishop of the Diocese of Gozo. Mgr. Anton Theuma, who is 56 years old and hails from Xagħra, during the last few years served the Church as the Bishop’s Delegate for the family. In fact, up to now, he is still the Director of the Instutute
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12th Sunday of the Year Jr.: 10-13; Salm 68; Rom. 5: 12-15; Mt. 10: 26-33 Read: “Don’t be afraid….” We are surrounded by sin, but with God’s grace we can overcome sin. No human being will be omitted from God’s providence and love as every person is precious in the eyes of God. Pray: Faith removes fear, both from individuals as well as from the Church. Let prayer remove all
For God we are precious, indeed much more precious than anything else in the world Read More »
The Most Holy Body & Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) Dewt. 8:2-3; 14b-16a; Psalm 146; 1Corinth. 10:16-17; John 6:51-58 Read: “I am the living bread who came down from heaven. Whoever eats of this bread will live for ever.” Reflect: Jesus gives himself wholly to us, not only as our daily nourishment, but to enable us to obtain the fullness of life. “Whoever believes that he has been fed by
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