One way or another, Mr Guillaumier keeps you wondering how he astutely and subtly manages to steal the show even when, commenting about a local issue, he unleashes a veiled mockery about Our Lady and her favourite prayer.

But this time, at least, he inadvertently admitted that there is a God. It was a real surprise that an avowed atheist should do so. Once again I refer him to some liturgical education.

“In the cold of February let the Lord warm your heart with the fire of His love. Pray, in His temple (and anywhere – my words) that with the intensity of the fire of His love, your heart of stone melts and becomes of flesh – a heart that loves!” (Jum il-Mulej pamphlet)

“O Lord, take in your arms my weak body

“my muddled mind

“my soul without peace

“and grant me perpetual rest

“that simple and serene rest.

H.J.M. Nowwen, Prayer from silence

 

John Azzopardi

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