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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...
Kepimpinan Baharu OFS Malaysia dipilih
Persaudaraan Kebangsaan yang Sedang Membangun (Emerging National Fraternity) bagi Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) Malaysia baharu sahaja melangsungkan Chapter Elektif Kebangsaan kali ketiga pada Mac 28, 2026 di Pusat Retret Pace Bene, Purak. PAPAR: Persaudaraan...
Franciscan communicators from Asia-Oceania meet in Singapore
L-R: Friars Byron Chamann and John Wong from the General Curia with Friars Angelito Cortez, Benedict Chu, Albinus Ekka, Elson Singzon, Elimark Cruz, Francesco Li, Derrick Yap, Lucio Park, and Antonio Kim in the St Anthony Friary chapel. Representatives from the...
Chill out with the Friars
The name alone sets the tone for a relaxed, hassle and pressure-free evening. “Chill out with the Friars” is held at St Anthony Friary in Bukit Batok every two months. Young men aged 18 to 35 are invited to come, listen and learn from the friars of the Custody of St...
Relics, resurrection, and returning to God
Sacred relics of St Francis in Assisi Dear friends, Happy Easter! The Lord is truly Risen! Alleluia Alleluia! The new life in Christ that we experience and enjoy is truly timeless, because Christ holds all things in being (cf. Col 1:17). Even in physical death,...
Secular Franciscans hold Elective Chapters in Singapore and Malaysia
The Secular Franciscan Order (OFS) within our Custody of St Anthony (Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei) elected new leadership teams in their Elective Chapters held in late March. Francis Park OFS, International Councillor for Asia-Oceania, presided at both Elective Chapters,...
Handover of Perjalanan Salib from St Ann’s Parish, Kota Padawan to St Stephen Bau
Pictured with the Salib from left are the Altar Servers, St Ann PPC Chairman Mr Judas Ligon, Fr Nelson Evarinus, Fr Don Don Ramerez, Fr Davie Entalai, St Stephen Bau PPC Chairman Mr David Disam. (Photo: St Ann Media) KOTA PADAWAN — The handover of the Perjalanan...
Transitus 800: Franciscan Jubilee 2026
The Risen Christ Catholic Church hosted an exposition of the relic of St Francis of Assisi recently, drawing parishioners and visitors into a day of prayer, reflection and renewed commitment to Franciscan spirituality. The congregation including the friars spending...