Robert Galea

Almost Livable!

2008-05-14T22:37:00.000-07:00

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

2008-05-11T20:57:00.000-07:00

Both of my albums are now available from iTunes!!

Enjoy!!

Some News!

2008-05-09T02:36:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-05-02T02:22:00.000-07:00

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

2008-04-28T19:53:00.000-07:00

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!!!

2008-04-24T03:20:00.000-07:00

Life!!! Love it!

2008-04-18T04:36:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-04-11T06:26:00.000-07:00

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!!!

2008-04-09T21:19:00.000-07:00

Hey Girls and Guys,

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

www.ThatsWorship.com

Incredibamazing?!?!

2008-03-29T18:06:00.000-07:00

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

2008-03-22T21:35:00.000-07:00

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!?!

2008-03-19T05:26:00.000-07:00

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!

2008-03-12T18:49:00.000-07:00

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!!

Week of Adventure!!

2008-03-07T16:57:00.000-08:00

It has been a few days since my lat post, as Internet is not so accessible here! Apart from that my time has been so taken up with studies, prayer... (and gym;)! I have been having such a blessed time here, learning so much through my studies, and through the many wonderful people I am living with!

On another note, I had a poisonous spider in my room the other day... managed to get rid of it, though I am a little paranoid at the moment, feeling spiders on me that are not there;)

Today is my 'day off' where I get to catch up with some academic stuff, emails and meet some friends - tonight I am off to meet a friend of mine who is a Spanish singer (also sings in the WYD song with me)!

Anyway... praying for you guys in Malta!! Election day!! God bless!!

2008-02-28T18:46:00.000-08:00

Finally…time to sit down before the computer and post something! It’s been a rewarding week. Lectures have begun and I have also actually started studying. I have to get as much covered as possible before World Youth Day. There is a real atmosphere of study and reflection here and it has been so nice building new friendships. It’s amazing how God gives the grace to enjoy life and feel at home even so far away from family and friends.

On another note, I will soon have a new website on ThatsWorship.com or RobertGalea.com and my music video is ready and almost ready to be launched. I will put up a clip of it shortly and will be launching it towards the end of March in collaboration with FaithTrip.net (a new Catholic personal and community space).

Update from Melbourne!

2008-02-21T18:21:00.000-08:00

One week has passed since moving into the seminary right in the city of Melbourne to continue my studies. It’s been an interesting week where I have been doing a lot of thinking though I must admit I have not quite settled down yet. The guys here (almost 50 of us) are fantastic – coming from all over the world – Korea, India, Philippines, Australia, Vietnam, Malta, Africa and more… It’s a wonderful multi-cultural community. I begin my studies next Monday and will also be working in a local hospital once a week. It is going to be an exciting few years!!

Heading off to Seminary!

2008-02-13T20:45:00.000-08:00

I'm off!!! Just a few minutes before I drive to Melbourne towards the seminary... exciting, but I need all the prayers I can get! I still have no idea of internet access in there... I will keep you posted!

By the way...I got a scanned copy of the article...thanks so much!

Scan me a copy??

2008-02-10T21:50:00.000-08:00

I am in the city of Melbourne for a few days working on some cover version recordings for an upcoming event! I love it! On another note... the music video of Foot Of The Cross is soon out - filming is completed and it should be released by March 2008. So exciting! Also... yesterday there was an interview/article about me released on the Times Of Malta apparently - if anyone has a scanner and can send me the article please do so at info@thatsworship.com - thanks a MILLION!!!

2008-02-08T23:29:00.000-08:00

I am sitting back by my computer listening to music and thinking how great it is to be alive! I know life is full of ups and downs, and the thing is in 'down times' we forget the ups, but life is good when lived for a higher cause than ourselves!! True!

My entry date to the Melbourne seminary is approaching... 1 week to go and I am excited and scared at the same time! Went to some horse races today - fantastic experience!!

2008-02-06T03:44:00.000-08:00

Just got back from Sydney yesterday and what an fruitful time it was. We began the filming of a new music video with an amazing team - including an award winning film director, fantastic actress and more...more to be revealed soon. I also had some very good meetings for upcoming BIG concerts and performances.

Seminary begins in 11 days - it will be a little hard settling down in such a hard routine after a year and a half away from seminary life, but I must admit I am somewhat excited!!

Tomorrow we will be having a parish Adoration here in Kennington, and on Friday I go back to Catholic College to play a few songs! Wohooo!! Hi Five!!

Off to Sydney!

2008-02-01T14:50:00.000-08:00

Just a quick post before I head off to the airport. I'm going to Sydney for 4 days to record a music video and have a few important meetings. An article came out on Zenit about me... read here>>>

2008-01-29T18:32:00.000-08:00

Ok, so its been a few days since my last post. I've had yet another eventful week, from playing at a Jesus Youth conference in Melbourne - amazing group of teenagers - to spending time with Bishop Joe to preparing to enter the Melbourne seminary (in 2 weeks), to sitting through interviews and more...

I am also off to Sydney this weekend for some meetings and to work on a new video project! All exciting, though... it's strange as I stand in a very "unknown" place at the moment, knowing very little of what the near and far future holds in store - with seminary, studies, music and so on! My consolation is that God stands by my side!!! (sniff, sniff..ref to pic above;) Anyway... pls pray for me!!

Feeding the Possum!

2008-01-22T19:39:00.001-08:00

It's been a week since I arrived here and so much has happened since. I have been missing my family and friends, though at the same time I am so happy to be here. My CD's (What A Day) have just arrived in Australia and I can launch them here soon.

As time goes by I am realising more and more how happy I am to be called to possibly serve others through the priesthood, though I do feel so incapable and unworthy...anyway!!

Last night I went out with some wonderful people tor an Italian meal followed by a walk in the park to feed some possums (picture) , then to a banquet of desserts!! I have been eating so much since I arrived!!

Computer Blues!

2008-01-20T02:32:00.000-08:00

It's been a good few days. I have been waking up earlier than usual (5 am to be precise) and begin my day with a good, relaxed time of prayer. Yesterday I drove nearly 2 hours for a few interviews, and today I had lunch with the bishop and some other Maltese people (we ate timpana!!!) after giving the Sunday mass homilies in 2 churches.

My computer is drivving me crazy...it is as slow as... I have no idea what is possessing it, though I will have to format my whole computer if it persists! Aaaaghhhhhhhhh!!!

Tomorrow... my diary is packed... but my day includes going to try and get a car, going to the gym (hopefully), and planning a short trip to Sydney.

An early morning ... A great man!

2008-01-16T18:32:00.000-08:00

It's been almost 4 days since I arrived here in Australia and I have still not got into the right sleeping patterns. You see, there are 10 hours difference between here and Malta and so I find myself wide awake by 3 am. This morning I managed to prolong my sleep till 5am after which I had some time to pray, wash the dishes, go to mass, then to the gym and then some catching up with emails and friends;)

This afternoon and tomorrow morning we have the vigil and funeral of a holy man. Mons John Duffus was my spiritual director and confessor all last year while I was here. He will be greatly missed!

Below... The house where I am living & Church... and Mons John Duffus ->