Death?

A few days before I am to attend a funeral of a 15 year old girl and there are many questions I would like answered. There is something shocking in the death of a young person, who has not had a chance to live out her life. A story with an infinite number of possibilities… cut short. We are right to be angry about death, and anger is an important part of our grieving process. And we are also right to be angry with God, to ask God why, why did she die? Why her?

God gives, and God takes away, but there are two stories to be told of death: as terrible and as homecoming; as our end or as the beginning of our true liberty.

There may be no answers to the questions we ask when facing matters such as death, but it is at times like this that I am so glad I know a God who loves and is ready to welcome this precious teen, a child he has now called to be his own.

Here is a link to download a song I had written a few years back for a friend of mine who passed away >>>

Run to Jesus (Danny Boy) Copyright Robert Galea 2004

Festival Performance Announced!

One of my World Youth Day (WYD) performances has finally been confirmed and announced! I will be performing for a 40 minute set on Thursday 17th July from 7:30pm till 8:10 pm. This will be an unplugged set (guitar, piano and vocals) where I will be talking about my conversion and my vocation to the priesthood through some of the songs I have written. It will be a fantastic evening! See you there!

It will be at the Sydney Harbourside Amphetheatre on Thursday 17th July during the WYD Music Festival!

More WYD performancesto be announced soon!

Almost Livable!

It's amazing... I've been working hard on assignments and other studies and now, the most hectic time in the seminary, I am so relaxed! Most of my work is done, with just one assignment to hand in. After class today I spent the day cleaning and tidying my room.... it's almost livable!!;)

Last Saturday I went to a youth group to give my testimony and sing a few songs... yet another wonderful opportunity to be around youth on fire for God!

Just another reminder that my songs are now available on itunes!! Just log in to itunes and type in "Robert Galea"!

ITunes

Both of my albums are now available from iTunes!!

Enjoy!!

Some News!

What a fantastic week. It's been quite ordinary, but there is so much excitement in the air. I've been attending lectures, busy at seminary, gym and writing assignments. Apart from all this I've been fighting for time to practice for the World Youth Day (WYD) performances.

Apart from some major, mind blowing 'performances' at WYD I have been asked to take one of the main stages during the Music Festival (during the Thursday night) at WYD for a 40 minute concert. I'll be doing an acoustic set there - just piano, vocals and guitar! It's going to be awesome...to say the least!! Wohoo!!

Getting Cold!

It's getting cold here! it hailed and thundered a little in Melbourne today. Though I prefer summer on the whole, I must admit that it is nice to be coming into winter.

I found the time to begin another assignment today... this time I am writing about "Listening". Something we should do more often!! It is going to be interesting - I have also been learning a little about listening during my weekly hospital pastoral visits!!

Anyway...I'm now off to do some vocal exercises... Oh... by the way... I also got more news about my playing at World Youth Day... I can't waith to share all I will be doing!! Will keep u posted!!

Books and Bangles

Whilst still buried under my books alot has been happening with the upcoming Sydney World Youth Day in July, my songs on an American compilation, new Music Video release, and many other exciting things.

Its been so good in the seminary too... the overall silence here has really been a great opportunity for me to deepen my relationship with God and reflect on my vocation to the priesthood!! ... On another note:

I also just wanted to let you know that you can get 'bangles' from http://www.thatsworship.com/store.html.

My New Music Video!!!

Life!!! Love it!

It's so wonderful to be alive! It's been a while since my last post, though I have my studies to blame for that! So many essays to write and so many errands to catch up on. World Youth Day is round the corner and I can't wait for some press releases so I can share what I will be doing there. Some other great news... one of my songs made it on an international compilation CD... more news later! Back to relaxing... tomorrow I'll be buried in books once again! Lovin' it though!!

Off to Shep!

This weekend the Chuch is celebrating the Good Shepherd so I have been sent to Shepparton (2 1/2 hours from Melbourne) to share about my vocation during the Masses there!! Its so nice to be able to do that after an intense time at my desk finishing off essays. So far 3 assignments have been completed (over 8,000 words in total), and on Monday I begin yet another on the Gospel of Matthew!

Lake view in Shepparton above!

A reminder to check out my newly updated website on www.ThatsWorship.com!!


God bless!!!!

NEW WEBSITE!!!

Hey Girls and Guys,

MY NEW WEBSITE IS UP!!!!
Check it out....

www.ThatsWorship.com

Incredibamazing?!?!

I just got back from an incredibamazing (??!!?) week away. Starting off with a Jars of Clay and PlanetShakers concert, followed by a road-trip to Adelaide where I hung out with friends, spoke and sang at a fantastic youth meeting and just relaxed!! It was a 14-plus hour drive back to Melbourne as we took the Great Ocean Drive. Now back to work... and looking forward to it too!

Foot Of The Cross music video is being launched today in Sydney and should be online very soon. My new website will also be up very soon I hope!

Jars of Clay and Adelaide

Happy Easter!! A last post before I leave bendigo to Melbourne for a "Jars of Clay" Concert and then a road-trip to Adelaide!! Wohoooo!!! Easter ceremonies were incredible and so uplifting!
God bless!!

Update!?!

I have been busy essay writing lately - I am 1/3rd of the way through my 1st one!! The rest of my day is spent at the bishop's house in Bendigo learning from his inspirational teachings on St Paul!!

Also of worthy note (or is it worthy of note!!?):

• New (ThatsWorship.com) Website Soon Up!!

• Tomorrow I become a lector!

Heat, Writing, Lector and Road-Trip to Adelaide!

Autumn is a few days away and it is a whopping 38 decrees Celsius here in Melbourne! I have been keeping very busy with lectures, essay writing (in the middle of a 6,000 word essay at the moment), and preparing for Holy Week. I will be spending a week at the Bishop Joe’s house for some intense teaching, and will also be receiving the minor order of Lector on Holy Thursday!!

Then, after celebrating Resurrection Sunday I drive off to Adelaide (10 hour drive) for a few days holidays with 3 other friends!!