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George Calleja
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George Calleja
During the years 1990 to 1996 I was a fulltime missionary with ‘The International Catholic Programme for Evangelization - ICPE’ and have evangelized in various countries, such as Albania, France, Germany, Ghana, Poland, Russia and Malta amongst others. I got married in 1997, and since then, I am an active member of the Focolare Movement in Malta. As a Volunteer within the Focolare Movement, for a number of years I was co-responsible of the Gen3 and Gen 4 boys, as well as for one of the local nucleus groups.
Since the time of being with the ICPE, evangelisation has always been in my heart, thanks to the constant message of encouragement by Saint Pope John Paul II, who at that time encouraged the youths to go out and preach the gospel. It was during this time, in the early nineties, when facing different experiences of evangelisation, the hardships it brings with it, the spiritual growth I went through, and the different encounters with race, faith and opinions, and witnessing to people accepting Jesus in their lives, that I felt the first desire inside me to write books with a Christian theme.
At that time, I never really understood what this meant, or maybe I did not take up the challenge seriously, knowing that I had never ever thought of being a writer. Maybe, I never had the time to do it! Still, over these years I kept feeling that this was something He wanted from me! Since that time, it always remained in my heart… but it was never fulfilled!
Following my experience with the ICPE, I got married and as my wife was a member of the Focolare Movement, I was introduced to the Movement through her. Gradually I started to attend meetings and started getting involved in the life of the Movement. Honestly, it was not an easy task for me to adjust to the new reality of this Movement, which was totally new to me. But the word ‘Love’ which Chiara taught, always kept me going and helped me to settle down within the Movement.
The experience I had with the ICPE, of going out to different countries and cultures and evangelising, seemed long gone by. But although the desire to go out to other countries was still in my heart, God was showing me new ways how to reach out to other people in every corner of the world. God was preparing for me a surprise.
This all started when in November 2014, after months discerning upon my new spiritual journey of how to evangelise, I started to see some light. This light from my discernment was to start writing Christian books. Through the help of technology, I started to discover how from the comfort of my home I can reach out to every corner of the world and evangelise through the means which social media presents. God was now paving the way for me after my ‘Yes’.
Since embarking on this journey of evangelising through social media, I have up to now published around 15 short Christian books, both as ebooks and paperback, available through well-known online ebooks stores. I also choose particular parts of the writings in these books and upload them on my FaceBook Profile and other different social media. It is so beautiful to see how much one can connect with people from every corner of the world; people asking to know more about Christ, asking for prayers, asking to learn to evangelise on social media and to give a word of encouragement, ‘to love your neighbour’ as Jesus taught us to do.
Besides publishing Christian Books, I also write various other spiritual articles which I also upload on my other social networks and sites. But God, continued to show me more ways how to evangelise through social media. The same articles which I write are now also being available as podcasts on Spotify, and as videos through YouTube. From my simple ‘Yes’ to God in November 2014, I have learnt that God works in mysterious ways which I would have never imagined. My latest journey in evangelising through social media, is of having two online courses on Udemy, namely ‘Living the beatitudes in your life’ and ‘How to heal your spiritual wounds’. These courses are based on two of my Christian books namely ‘The Beatitudes… the blessings from the sermon on the mount’ and ‘Heal my wounds’ respectively.
All my writings, podcasts and videos are a simple message of encouragement for life, to help humanity think about what life is all about, and to give them a challenge to live life through God's Love. My material is based on my Christian values and also the spirituality that I receive through the Focolare Movement. I try to reach out to all people in the world, whatever their faith is, as I believe that every person is able to love his neighbour. With this on my mind, I present a simple message of truth, to have a personal relationship with God and to love every person through God's love.
I thank God, that through this challenge of doing His will in my life, although it is tough and time consuming, it is also peaceful and rewarding to see other people appreciating my work and above all receiving the Good News and expressing a desire to receive more. In all the different experiences I encounter in evangelising through social networks, I always keep in mind and try to keep the attitude of what Pope Francis highlights: that it is not enough to be a passerby on the digital highways, simply “connected”; but that connections need to grow into true encounters. By being “connected”, Pope Francis explains that the world of media also has to be concerned with humanity, it too is called to show tenderness. The digital world can be an environment rich in humanity; a network not of wires but of people. This is what my experience is, of being ‘connected’ with humanity and to be there for spiritual support to mankind.
Finally, my thanks also goes to my family, for their constant support in doing the will of God.
Since the time of being with the ICPE, evangelisation has always been in my heart, thanks to the constant message of encouragement by Saint Pope John Paul II, who at that time encouraged the youths to go out and preach the gospel. It was during this time, in the early nineties, when facing different experiences of evangelisation, the hardships it brings with it, the spiritual growth I went through, and the different encounters with race, faith and opinions, and witnessing to people accepting Jesus in their lives, that I felt the first desire inside me to write books with a Christian theme.
At that time, I never really understood what this meant, or maybe I did not take up the challenge seriously, knowing that I had never ever thought of being a writer. Maybe, I never had the time to do it! Still, over these years I kept feeling that this was something He wanted from me! Since that time, it always remained in my heart… but it was never fulfilled!
Following my experience with the ICPE, I got married and as my wife was a member of the Focolare Movement, I was introduced to the Movement through her. Gradually I started to attend meetings and started getting involved in the life of the Movement. Honestly, it was not an easy task for me to adjust to the new reality of this Movement, which was totally new to me. But the word ‘Love’ which Chiara taught, always kept me going and helped me to settle down within the Movement.
The experience I had with the ICPE, of going out to different countries and cultures and evangelising, seemed long gone by. But although the desire to go out to other countries was still in my heart, God was showing me new ways how to reach out to other people in every corner of the world. God was preparing for me a surprise.
This all started when in November 2014, after months discerning upon my new spiritual journey of how to evangelise, I started to see some light. This light from my discernment was to start writing Christian books. Through the help of technology, I started to discover how from the comfort of my home I can reach out to every corner of the world and evangelise through the means which social media presents. God was now paving the way for me after my ‘Yes’.
Since embarking on this journey of evangelising through social media, I have up to now published around 15 short Christian books, both as ebooks and paperback, available through well-known online ebooks stores. I also choose particular parts of the writings in these books and upload them on my FaceBook Profile and other different social media. It is so beautiful to see how much one can connect with people from every corner of the world; people asking to know more about Christ, asking for prayers, asking to learn to evangelise on social media and to give a word of encouragement, ‘to love your neighbour’ as Jesus taught us to do.
Besides publishing Christian Books, I also write various other spiritual articles which I also upload on my other social networks and sites. But God, continued to show me more ways how to evangelise through social media. The same articles which I write are now also being available as podcasts on Spotify, and as videos through YouTube. From my simple ‘Yes’ to God in November 2014, I have learnt that God works in mysterious ways which I would have never imagined. My latest journey in evangelising through social media, is of having two online courses on Udemy, namely ‘Living the beatitudes in your life’ and ‘How to heal your spiritual wounds’. These courses are based on two of my Christian books namely ‘The Beatitudes… the blessings from the sermon on the mount’ and ‘Heal my wounds’ respectively.
All my writings, podcasts and videos are a simple message of encouragement for life, to help humanity think about what life is all about, and to give them a challenge to live life through God's Love. My material is based on my Christian values and also the spirituality that I receive through the Focolare Movement. I try to reach out to all people in the world, whatever their faith is, as I believe that every person is able to love his neighbour. With this on my mind, I present a simple message of truth, to have a personal relationship with God and to love every person through God's love.
I thank God, that through this challenge of doing His will in my life, although it is tough and time consuming, it is also peaceful and rewarding to see other people appreciating my work and above all receiving the Good News and expressing a desire to receive more. In all the different experiences I encounter in evangelising through social networks, I always keep in mind and try to keep the attitude of what Pope Francis highlights: that it is not enough to be a passerby on the digital highways, simply “connected”; but that connections need to grow into true encounters. By being “connected”, Pope Francis explains that the world of media also has to be concerned with humanity, it too is called to show tenderness. The digital world can be an environment rich in humanity; a network not of wires but of people. This is what my experience is, of being ‘connected’ with humanity and to be there for spiritual support to mankind.
Finally, my thanks also goes to my family, for their constant support in doing the will of God.
George Calleja
It is a way of expressing my faith. As a Christian I feel the responsibility to share my personal experience with Jesus, and so writing is just one of the ways I can do it.
George Calleja
The following are some links of the various social media I can be followed on. I really look forward to join me and support me in the various sites that are being linked. Thanks for all your cooperation and support.
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https://twitter.com/PeaceUnityLives
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkS4...
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https://www.udemy.com/course/draft/26...
https://www.amazon.com/George-Calleja...
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https://twitter.com/PeaceUnityLives
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George Calleja
As an indie author sharing the Good News through writing is fabulous and also the many friends I made through writing.
George Calleja
It was one minute pass midnight and the bedroom door opened. There he was the alien ready to swallow us all.
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I would consider it. What is the link please?
George Calleja
YES... IN FACT THE FOLLOWING IS MY LATEST PROMOTION GOING ON... APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT:-
LATEST NEWS FROM GEORGE CALLEJA (CHRISTIAN AUTHOR)
I appreciate your support for the following mission… can you support it please? I still need another 50 to support this mission... can you go to the below page link and support on FB etc....
My aim is to make available this book in every corner of the world. If you are interested to help me with this mission, kindly visit our Thunderclap page to donate a Tweet or Facebook status update to help share the Good News through this Christian Book ‘Spiritual Reflection. If you are interested kindly go to the below link, and afterwards click on one of the buttons to support me and share the message further.
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/6...
Thanks for your kind support and help which is much appreciated.
God Bless you….. George Calleja (Christian Author)
LATEST NEWS FROM GEORGE CALLEJA (CHRISTIAN AUTHOR)
I appreciate your support for the following mission… can you support it please? I still need another 50 to support this mission... can you go to the below page link and support on FB etc....
My aim is to make available this book in every corner of the world. If you are interested to help me with this mission, kindly visit our Thunderclap page to donate a Tweet or Facebook status update to help share the Good News through this Christian Book ‘Spiritual Reflection. If you are interested kindly go to the below link, and afterwards click on one of the buttons to support me and share the message further.
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/6...
Thanks for your kind support and help which is much appreciated.
God Bless you….. George Calleja (Christian Author)
George Calleja
Writing Christian books is a mission I feel that God has called me to… that is to evangelize. My personal experience of Jesus is so strong, that expressing it through my Christian books, I feel that I can bring this joy to all the nation… simply by writing books.
Of course, I also share about Jesus and what He has done in my life, through my daily living. As a Christian I feel that sharing His love is very important, so that other people may get to know about this Good News. So that is why I write Christian books.
Of course, I also share about Jesus and what He has done in my life, through my daily living. As a Christian I feel that sharing His love is very important, so that other people may get to know about this Good News. So that is why I write Christian books.
George Calleja
I highly recommend reading books of Chiara Lubich. These are very spiritual books.
Also if you are interested, you can look at my published Christian books at the following link through Amazon https://www.amazon.com/George-Calleja...
If you need any further help regarding book recommendations... just drop me a line.
God Bless You.
Also if you are interested, you can look at my published Christian books at the following link through Amazon https://www.amazon.com/George-Calleja...
If you need any further help regarding book recommendations... just drop me a line.
God Bless You.
George Calleja
I would like to go to Neverland where Peter Pan lives. There I would be young again and eat lots of sweets!!!!!
George Calleja
Yes I do support the work of other Christian Authors. I think this is very important for all authors to support one another. Supporting one another as authors is also very impportant for our readers, as I believe in unity between authors and readers.
In fact, I have recently took the initiative and created a Group on FaceBook to promote the work of Christian Authors. This way through this Group Christian Authors can promote their work for FREE, while readers who are interested in Christian Books can easily find a suitable Christian book for them. Also, this Group gives an opportunity for the Christian Author and reader to interact.
Any Christian Author and readers can join this group on FaceBook for FREE at ‘Christian Books to read’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/13777...
In fact, I have recently took the initiative and created a Group on FaceBook to promote the work of Christian Authors. This way through this Group Christian Authors can promote their work for FREE, while readers who are interested in Christian Books can easily find a suitable Christian book for them. Also, this Group gives an opportunity for the Christian Author and reader to interact.
Any Christian Author and readers can join this group on FaceBook for FREE at ‘Christian Books to read’ https://www.facebook.com/groups/13777...
George Calleja
I usually get inspired by my different experiences in life and life experiences of my friends, or by current social issues. But the most important way I get inspired is when I pray and the Lord inspires me what to write about.
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