Light from the Crucifix
(Malta)
10 April, 2025
On Wednesday, 9th April 2025, a prayerful celebration was held in the Auditorium at Blata l-Bajda, centred on the theme Light from the Crucifix. St George Preca frequently urged the faithful to stand at Calvary before Christ Crucified and to learn from Him how to live a life of holiness that is pleasing to God.
During the celebration, SDC members and candidates gathered around the statue of Christ Crucified, which had been gifted to the Founder, St George Preca, by Bishop Pietro Pace in 1910. The Founder later donated this crucifix to the SDC centre in Ħamrun.
This occasion marked the conclusion of a restoration and conservation project carried out on the crucifix by the company Atelier del Restauro. Ms Valentina Lupo, the company’s Director, offered an overview of the restoration and conservation work undertaken on the crucifix, which was carved in wood around 225 years ago.
Natalino Camilleri shared a reflection on the centrality of the Crucifix in the spirituality of St George Preca. This was followed by a moment of prayer, inspired by the writings of the Founder himself. St George Preca encourages us to fix our gaze on Jesus Crucified in moments of adversity and suffering, and after a few moments of silence, to exclaim: Hail Christ Crucified!
