Breaking Through with Father Rob Galea

Fr Rob has a significant evangelistic and outreach ministry as a speaker to students and teaching staff, as well as speaking and singing at conferences and churches around Australia and the world. In all this, whilst greatly appreciating his gifts, he recognises that before everything, he is a follower of Christ, a priest and only then, a speaker, musician and artist.

Together with his drummer, Zeb Fernandez, our students were very excited to listen and marvel at the stories and life lessons Fr Rob presented.

In his presentation to us, titled ‘Testimony’, Fr Rob spoke about his conversion story. A journey from addiction, violence and hopelessness to hope and purpose. Through his talk, students and staff alike came to an understanding that God is a personal God interested in us. He loves us and calls us into relationship no matter how far from or close to Him we are. Fr Rob also spoke passionately to us about not being afraid to embrace life, reminding us of the ‘big buts’ in our lives. We often want to do something, but we are too embarrassed or too scared about what others will think, or think that we can’t do it. Fr Rob challenged us to get rid of our buts and throw ourselves into every opportunity that comes our way, knowing that God will always have our backs.