THE 140th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF SAINT GEORGE PRECA
Out of his profound humility, Saint George Preca wished that his name be forgotten after his death. However 140 years from his birth his legacy still touches the lives of many in Malta and beyond. The Saint was born in Valletta on 12th February 1880. Nothing in his childhood was out of the ordinary. He studied at the Lyceum and later entered the Seminary. From the beginning, however, his vocation was to reach out to people, inviting them to God’s love. Still a student he would introduce himself to sailors at the harbour and with his his lively intelligence and sense of humour lead them on to spiritual matters. Continue reading “St George Preca was born 140 years ago”