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Canonization of the Blessed Martyrs of Damascus
Canonization of the Blessed Martyrs of Damascus
St Anthony’s Bread (September 2024)
A renewed connection with The Canticle of Creatures
When Friar Derrick Yap asked me to create a series of artwork based on The Canticle of Creatures for the 2025 Franciscan Calendar, my first response was “No, I can’t”. I was busy with other commitments, and I said to myself that “my art days were over”. But either he...
Consecration truly and totally
Dear friends and benefactors, We had a double celebration on 17 September 2024 – the 800th anniversary of the Stigmata of St Francis of Assisi on Mt Alvernia and the Solemn Profession of Friar Marvin Voo OFM. When Marvin applied for his Solemn Profession earlier this...
Embarking on a new journey with a heart full of hope
On 11 August 2024, I had the profound honour of being ordained a priest. As I stood before the congregation, surrounded by family, friends and fellow clergy, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude and humility. The journey to this day had been one of deep...
Greccio and La Verna: Sources of Justice, Peace, and Reconciliation
The annual course on Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) in Rome resumed this year, after being suspended because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Titled "Greccio and La Verna: Sources of Justice, Peace, and Reconciliation", the course was organised by the...
The Stigmata of St Francis: From Wounds to New Life
“No! It can’t be real!” This was the response of many in St Francis’ time when they discovered that he carried the five wounds of the Crucified Christ after his retreat on Mt Alvernia in the autumn of 1224. But it was real. In fact, nine papal bulls (official...
Franciscan Prayer: St. Bonaventure
Alleluia, a new priest for St Ann’s Church!
KOTA PADAWAN — The St Ann’s Church community was filled with joy as they welcomed their new priest, Friar Nelson Evarinus Sipalan, OFM on 18 August 2024. His arrival marked the beginning of a new chapter in the parish’s spiritual journey, bringing with it fresh...