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Meeting an unexpected archer in Clare of Assisi
I have been a trained archer for about five years. Over the years, I have grown in confidence, not only in the techniques of shooting, but also in taking the fundamental movements of every archer: taking one's stance at the shooting line, drawing the bow, focusing on...
Franciscan JPIC animators in Asia-Oceania renew commitment in Jakarta
From 22 to 27 June 2026, Franciscan Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) animators from across Asia and Oceania gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the VI Asia-Oceania Continental JPIC Meeting. Held under the theme “Caring for People, Caring for...
Friar David Au Completes His Licentiate in Franciscan Spirituality
Congratulations to Friar David Au, who successfully defended his thesis on 18 June 2026, completing his Licentiate in Theology with a specialisation in Franciscan Spirituality at the Pontificia Università Antonianum in Rome. The last two years have been a rich and...
Twelve Postulants Enter the Franciscan Novitiate
On 29 May 2026, 12 postulants from the Province of San Pedro Bautista (Philippines), the Foundation of St Francis of Assisi (Myanmar), and the Custody of St Anthony (Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei) formally entered the Franciscan novitiate in the Philippines. Our Custody’s...
The grace of novitiate
Friar Max professing his first vows in the hands of Friar Derrick Yap in the Minor Basilica of San Pedro Bautista, Manila. I was born and raised in Sarawak, Malaysia, and I belong to the Bidayuh indigenous community, historically known as the Land Dayaks. But my...
Newness in adventures
Solemnity of St Anthony of Padua with Procession at Church of St Mary of the Angels, Singapore. New birth, new forays, new vision – all these bring hope to take the next step, to do the next right thing (to borrow a line from Frozen 2). In recent weeks, we have had...
Vita Et Canticum Iterum: Of Life and Song to Clare of Assisi Again
In anticipation of the Feast of St Clare of Assisi on 11 August, Friar Michael Goh offers this song of praise to Clare, founder of the Poor Clares and the first woman to compose a monastic rule. Clare Favarone year eleven ninety-three born Was six years old when...
