Re-establishes contact with the group of young adults he started meeting in 1905 and starts meeting them daily in the evening for faith formation.
Re-establishes contact with the group of young adults he started meeting in 1905 and starts meeting them daily in the evening for faith formation.
George writes a rule in Latin, which he called ‘Regula Eptangelorum’, intending to send it to Pope Pius X. Fr Preca suggested that in each parish, seven deacons assisted by twelve lay people, would take responsibility for religious instruction.
House for religious instruction is rented at Ħamrun. This date was eventually chosen as the official foundation date of the Society.
Makes some radical demands for his group of followers. These include refraining from smoking, donning a crew cut and declared that only unmarried men could become Members of his group. Some leave the group. Gathering those who remained Fr Preca shares his ideal with them: “From now on I want you to give yourselves completely to God”.
Consults the first followers to suggest a name for the group. Saviour Muscat jokingly suggests “Museum”. Fr Preca likes the idea since museums safeguard treasures and the group would treasure peace and good instruction. On later reflection Preca changes the name “Museum” into a contraction, M.U.S.E.U.M. Magister Utinam Sequatur Evangelium Universus Mundus. “Divine teacher may the whole world follow your gospel”.