17th September – The Feast of the Stigmata of our Father Francis of Assisi.
In 1224, Saint Francis went up to Mount Alvernia to pray, seeking solace and peace. And he asked for two graces – to experience the sufferings of Jesus’ Passion and also to experience the burning love that brought him up on the cross. And on 17th September, 3 days after the Feast of the Holy Cross, Francis saw a vision of the Crucified One as a Seraph and after that, saw the 5 wounds of the Crucified One appearing on his own flesh.
His perennial question of “Who are you, O God, and who am I” was thus answered…
Written by Ethan Hsu Vocals by Friar Derrick ofm Arranged, mixed and mastered by Daniel Chai Keyboard by Ethan Hsu Video by Jacob Teo
You are invited to a Zoom Event hosted by Friar Rowland Yeo, OFM.
To celebrate International Day of The Deaf, Friar Rowland, priest for St Francis SignLight Deaf community has invited Deafs from Singapore and Malaysia to meet on zoom.
He will be telling the stories of Saint Francis and Saint Anthony for us to learn about their lives, and how they love God and serve God.
Friar Rowland will also be giving quiz, which he will be giving away Friar Doll and Rosary made by him.
KOTA PADAWAN — Friar Derrick Yap OFM, Custos of Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, together with General Visitor, Friar Robert Frazzetta OFM, arrived at St Ann’s Parish for a fraternal visit from 26–30 June 2022.
The visit to Kuching was filled with plenty of activities, beginning with a courtesy call on Archbishop Simon Poh of the Kuching Archdiocese.
They then spent time with the staff of St Ann’s Parish that included a tour around the church. Both friars also met the Franciscan Aspirants of Sarawak, to share their vocation to the religious life.
Joined by Friar David Au, Friar Don Don Ramerez and Friar Aiden Peter, they continued their journey to Sabah to attend the Franciscan Custody Assembly.