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JOY for God: Journey of Yearning

JOY for God: Journey of Yearning

A prayer notebook inspired by the Canticle of the Creatures Inspired by the Canticle of the Creatures, “JOY for God: Journey of Yearning” has been published. This prayer notebook, with short texts, questions, and contemplative art, guides us to recognize God’s...

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Franciscan Calendar 2026

Franciscan Calendar 2026

Thank You for Supporting the Franciscan Calendar 2026 With grateful hearts, we are pleased to present this special edition marking the 800th anniversary of the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi. This year’s calendar features the artwork of Ashley Jane Leow, a young...

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The mystery that changed everything

The mystery that changed everything

For the Christian, what is the singular event that changed history or rather, reality itself?  The event that made us who we are – believers in the Lord? One can argue that it is the Resurrection of Jesus. In fact, had the resurrection not taken place, Jesus...

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Drawing inspiration from the way St Francis lived his life

Drawing inspiration from the way St Francis lived his life

Growing up, I had a beautifully illustrated pocket-sized book about St Francis and his ability to talk to animals. The stories of St Francis have continued being familiar to me – from witnessing the Franciscan Friars in action in my church, to watching my mother paint...

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Postulant Exposure in Indonesia

Postulant Exposure in Indonesia

During the seminary semester break from 4 June to 18 July, my fellow postulants – Samuel Bernadi Hartanoeh and Jason Ng – and I went to Indonesia for our Exposure trip. In our six weeks with the Franciscan Friars in Flores, we gained an insight into the lives of...

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Our friaries in Kuching  and Kota Kinabalu

Our friaries in Kuching and Kota Kinabalu

In this issue, we conclude our series on the communities in our Custody of St Anthony (Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei) with our two communities on the island of Borneo– St Francis of Assisi Friary in Kuching and Il Cantico Friary in Kota Kinabalu. Kuching: St Francis of...

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