Some big 'Gig'!

At the end draws nearer my schedule seems to be getting busier. I spent a few days at the seminary in Melbourne which I loved, then straight to College. I have a few big 'gigs' coming up... one soon in which I will be playing to a possible audience of 20,000 people in front of the Opera House in Sydney! Wow!! It's just so amazing how many opportunities God has provided over the last few months. In all this busyness I also planned a 15-day silent retreat which I'm sure I will need when I get to it.

Great Week!

I had a great week... flew to Sydney on Monday, recorded a song with some of Australia's best artists (Guy Sebastian, Paulini, et al), then returned to Bendigo Wednesday night; then headed back to college on Thursday and have now just returned from a mass with the bishop and visiting some of the elderly in the parish. I'm lovin' it! This Sunday I drive to Melbourne to spend a few days at the seminary there!

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Just got back from Eucharistic Adoration... it's such a refreshing experience every time. I have College tomorrow morning so I should plan an early night! I also fly to Sydney on Monday for another recording... this time at Sony BMG studios! Wow! Always need prayers when it comes to recording ;) Cya!

Where to Begin?

It's been one of those weeks... so much to do and so much to catch up on. I'm in a state of 'mental block'... "where to begin" type of thing! We have some Eucharistic Adoration's, a Youth Mass, a few concerts, radio interviews, studio recordings and talks in the near future and there is alot of preparation involved. Apart from this I have been working on a few new songs. One thing at a time I guess. All exciting!! I'm off to the gym to let out some steam... then I'll begin;)

Above: Poster for upcoming Adoration

Has been a good week of planning and hard work. It's funny, as time comes to a close you begin to realise what you could have done, and other things you could have done better. I have 2 months left in St Therese parish, and in 4 months I return to Malta... time flies, but God has been so good to me.

I go to spend 2 days with some priest friends in the country tomorrow! Should be good and relaxing. I'm taking my laptop and guitar... hoping to write a few new songs.

For all you Aussies in the area.... I updated my "Upcoming Shows" on MySpace! Catcha!!

Chockers!! A busy week... college, parish work, meetings, and then had a Maltese friend (whom I had not seen for 11 years), living in Melbourne, visit for a few days.

I felt a bit unwell today, so I went out and bought some vitamins and flu medicine , stopped by the supermarket to buy some kinda healthy supper and watched a fantastic DVD! Man... this "thirteen" movie is so real and so moving!

Recording and Back...

Studio recording went great! The musicians and producer are out of this world... it's gonna be a fantastic album, but one that may take months to finalize! I'll be back in the studio again soon to continue working on the project.

Back to Bendigo and had a glorious day at college. I get so much energy from these students!! Another busy day ahead tomorrow.

Breaking News!!

Breaking News:) Next week I go into a studio in Melbourne to begin what could possibly be my next album. Please keep me, the producers and the band in your prayers!! I'll be working with Melbourne's best to produce this worship project.

Pasta Night!

We recently organized a "Pasta Night" for some of the older youth in the parish. It was a brilliant social night which was to conclude our 7 weeks of Bible studies. Next time though, I'll be sure to start of the sessions with a meal... it proved to be such a good time of getting to know each other.

Below is also a pic of my parents and myself with bishop Joe and two of his seminarians.

Happy Easter Driving!

Hope you all had a Happy Easter!! I had a fantastic 3 weeks with my dad and mum visiting here and a great Easter week too - balancing a retreat with the bishop, parish ceremonies and time with parents (who are now safely back in Malta) . I just got back from Melbourne as i went to spend yesterday afternoon with some relatives and then spent the night at a friends house. Over the last 3 weeks I must have driven 1,000 K's (kilometers;)! Have a relaxed week at the parish ahead.

It's been a while since my last post. I have been travelling around Melbourne and Sydney with my parents. It has been fantastic family time... done some shopping, met some friends and seen some sites. Today we are going to see the Opera House, Sydney bridge and climb the Centre Point! Looking forward! We head for Bendigo this Tuesday where I will get back to my routine once again.

Feeding the Roos!

Quick few Words!

Hey... mother arrived here in Australia! Been great catching up!! Catcha later!!

Long DIstances!

I just came back from a good time of adoration! It's so refreshing! More travelling ahead... I have to wake up early tomorrow morning to play at a conference of 1,800 teachers... it's a 2 hour drive! Then Saturday back to Melbourne to pick my mum up from the airport! I've travelled over 1,000 Km over the last week! It's so nice to drive long distances here.... big open spaces! Yesterday I went on a bus trip with some parishioners... it was fantastic... Kangaroos, emu's and ducks ate out of my hand!

Off Again!

Back home for one day as I hope to head back to Melbourne tomorrow to visit a parish there and then to meet with some family living in the city. I am also working on a new music recording with Australias best!! More news about that later;)

Wohoo!

Just got back from our "17-30" meeting! I loved today's meeting.... we discussed next Sunday's Mass readings - alot to chew on!! Tomorrow morning after gym I head for Melbourne... I am going to spend a day at the seminary. Last time I went there I broke the gate - I hope all goes well this time. Have to get back to Bendigo for 8:00 Adoration which I am to 'animate' ;) Then... Thursday afternoon after college I have a 2 hour drive for band practice! Wohoo!!

What a Week!

Today was my first day back at Catholic College. I visited 5 classes today! It's amazing, I'll not know what to say before I go in to the class, but "once I pop I just can't stop";)!

Yesterday we had a good turn-up at adoration (about 55 people)... lovely to see these people are "hungry" for God! Our young adults group was well attended too! It's been a busy, but good week. Tomorrow I have another day at college and on Saturday I have a meeting in Melbourne! It just keeps getting better!

A Good Day!

Over the last few months I have been walking with a wonderful person to a journey into the Catholic Church as a sponsor and Godparent. Today we had a fantastic day where those on this journey were officially welcomed into the parish community and into the diocese. We had two great services, one in the parish and the other in the Cathedral with the bishop. Their baptism, confirmation and first communion will take place on Easter Saturday. It's been a good day... but the best is yet to come!!

Smokin... Hot, Hot, Hot!

It's been a hot, hot, hot three days!!! Temperatures rising to 35 degrees! I've spent the last few days catching up with some work, doing some good exercise at the gym and praying quite a bit...

My parents will soon be coming to visit me here in Australia... that will be great!!!!! So much to show, so much to plan! Peace!

My "New" Ripper!!

Catching up with errands, meeting people and driving around in my noisy-but-sweet 20-or-so year old Ford Cortina!! That's right.... I have a 'new' mean means of transport! Check this ripper out!!