A Small Thought!

It is Monday evening and I have a few free minutes... It's been a busy couple of days with meetings, playing and preparing for conferences. I love the opportunities I have been given to share God's Word, though I must admit I still get so scared before I have to appear in public - stomach aches, mental numbness, weak knees; it's a torture! But if I have learnt one thing it is not to let my fear stop me. Off to Mass!! Ciao!

Back from Italy

Wow... just returned from a relaxing week away. Spent the week touring around the North of Italy. Parma, Bologna, Tuscany (San Gimignano), Venice, Mantua, and more. Here are some snap shots!!

Big News!!

After much thought, prayer and consultation; and with the permission and blessing of my archbishop I have come to the decision to continue my seminary studies in Australia. I will leave for Melbourne in January and will be studying there for the diocese of Sandhurst, Victoria. I'll be studying at Corpus Christi College and thus will not be entering the Malta Seminary this September.

Now, on a more relaxed note... I'm off to Parma, Italy (the homeland of ParmaHam, Parmigiana, etc) for a weeks holiday! Ci Vediamo!!

Some Thoughts!

I've been on holiday for a few days now... it has been a great opportunity to 'regain consciousness', have the opportunity to speak and sing at some groups, take singing lessons, get some exercise and get my much desired sun-tan;) My next few days will be spent preparing for some studio recording. I have no idea when or if I will release another album, but whatever the verdict I will have alot of work done if the opportunity arises.

Update!

A good relaxing few days. I started the gym again, after a 2 month break from regular exercise, met some friends, have been hanging out with family and animals (pic) and also began some planning for some recording. I have a small concert tomorrow at a retro party. "Retro", what does that mean exactly?? Hmmm! I'll also be playing at a wedding this Saturday. Beginning to miss Australia!

Catching up!

A wonderful few days catching up with family, friends and working on my sun tan. I spent a few days in Gozo (Malta's unspoiled sister island) with my parents.

This afternoon I also had a TV interview with the local news - they are doing a feature on WYD and my singing there. It should appear on the news this evening.

P.S. For all you Aussies down there... I am missing you!!

Back in Sunny Malta!

Back in Malta. It feels so good to be home, but it is so unbearably hot here! Jet-lag has not kicked in, except I woke up at 5am this morning (which is very unlike me;)!! Also went out to eat with my family last night, next to where this pic was taken.

Will begin my busy schedule later this week.

Off Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the day! I begin my trip back to Malta after a year here in Australia. I can't believe it. I did not think I would find it this hard to leave, though I know I will be back (at most) next year for World Youth Day. I have been packing and boxing some stuff... my room is a big mess at the moment, but it should be all clear by tonight. Though I am very excited to go back home, I am not looking forward to over 24 hours of travelling.

Here are some pics I took over the last few days:

What an extraordinary day!! I woke up at 6am, got picked up and flew to Camberra on a private plane, had breakfast with a friend at his hotel and flew 2 hours back in time for lunch and in time for my afternoon meetings! Wow!!! Cest la Vit!!

Unexpected!

Returned from a two-day trip to Melbourne and am a little exhausted! I caught up with a good friend of mine, hung out with the bishop and had a good conversation with the Maltese Prime Minister. Don't I sound important?? ;)

Unexpected: Tomorrow morning I fly to Canberra (the Australian Capital City) on a private plane and return early afternoon. I am joining a parishioner on his trip with his two-seater plane. I'm excited!! There is so much to do before I leave next Sunday... and so little time to do it in!

Just got back from my 10-day silent retreat! Man I loved it... it was tough, but worth all the effort!! I spent so much time reading and listening from the Bible, and just reflecting on intimacy and fear of the Lord.... maybe I'll write a short article about these later! Tomorrow I officially begin my preparations to head back to Malta, as I begin to think about ways of packing... Maybe I'll start by buying some boxes!!

Also... I get to meet the Maltese Prime Minister and great buddy (who is accompanying him) next Sunday in Melbourne!!

Outback and More!

It's been a while since I had the time to sit at a computer! I just got back from a 3-week trip to Sydney and the Outback (Australian Desert). Concerts, conferences, liturgies, star gazing, camel rides and more. Now I am preparing for my silent retreat which begins tomorrow. Over 10 days of silence and reflection... refreshing!!! Man I'm going to miss this country!!

International Version!

This is the one I feature in!

God bless!!

Hey all!! Its been an intense 2 weeks here in Sydney. Beginning with a concert in Darling harbour with Australia's music stars, then to the Hillsong Conference (an amazing week with 30,000 other worshippers), and now I am preparing for another youth conference which begins tomorrow - I will be carrying out some workshops and leading some of the music there. So exciting!

I have added a new song "Ends of the Earth" to my Myspace... HAVE A LISTEN>>

Here it is!!

I'm now in Sydney for 2 weeks. Spent the day with the music stars yesterday and then joined them in a concert to celebrate the arrival of the WYD Cross and Icon to Australia and launch the official WYD 2008 Song. There were 6,000+ people in attendance and it was such fun!

You can download the song, and the International version (In which I sing the first few versed) here>>

English WYD Song!

Long Drive!

My work at the College is officially over as we celebrated the last of the two farewells' today. Tomorrow I prepare for my next trip - Thursday I head for West Wyalong - 560Km's on the road (6 1/2 hours drive each way) to give a concert in this country town. I am quite excited! Should be heaps fun!!

Finishing off!

Winter is kicking in good and strong here while Malta is baking in the heat! I had a good time speaking and singing at the National Pub in Bendigo last night and am now busy preparing for Sunday's homily at St Killians Church. Tomorrow I have my very last day teaching at the college... working with these 1,500 incredible kids has been a real highlight for me this year. Tomorrow will be a good day!

My Diary!

Less than a month in the parish and my diary is filling up! I am so grateful to the people here - I could have never imagined such an amazing and full experience. I am more passionate about the priesthood, about serving the people, and above all, about living for Jesus!

After this month I head for Sydney for some conferences and other live events, then for a week in the outback followed by a retreat.... then back to sunny Malta!

Newspaper Article!

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