In our time, few of us remember a scene which in the past was very common; I am referring to a shepherd tending his flock. In the time of Jesus, the countryside was filled with sheep and shepherds took care of them. At that time there were two types of shepherds: there was the shepherd who owned a small flock and went out to tend it himself, and there was the hired shepherd. The former was most likely a family man, living in a certain poverty from what the land and his flock

Figurative painting of the Good Samaritan with Għasri scenery in the background. To live joyfully, it is important that we neither dwell...

Għasri Parish's notices for this week are as follows: - The Importance of Silence in Church, Especially During Mass:  We wish to again...

Għasri Parish's notices for this week are as follows: - Wednesday, 9th July — Mass at the Cathedral of the Assumption:  In this special...

Who among us does not wish to be happy? Everything we do in life, in one way or another, is a search for happiness. But we all know that...

The book The Days of the Martyrs , written by C. Bernard Ruffin, recounts the bloody history of the early Church—from the moment the...

Għasri Parish's notices for this week are as follows: -  This Saturday, 28th June — Discussion on the Book of Ruth.  At the previous...

Photo: Daniel Cilia, “The Last Supper” by Lazzaro Pisani, titular painting of the Parish Church of Għasri. In June of the year 1997, I...

Għasri Parish's notices for this week are as follows: -  The Liturgical Feast of Corpus Christi — Sunday, 22nd June:  As you surely know,...

Summer at Għasri Parish - From 8th June 2025 to 4th October 2025 Holy Mass: Every morning and evening as per this section . Silent...

Għasri Parish's notices for this week are as follows: - Thank You and Well Done for a Truly Beautiful Feast:  A heartfelt thank you and...

It is said that once, Saint Augustine—undoubtedly one of the greatest minds the Church has ever known—was deep in thought, trying to...

Scientists tell us that life on Earth would not be possible without oxygen, sunlight/heat, and water. It is very interesting that almost...