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A Franciscan Year Focussed on Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation
For the first part of my Franciscan Year, I was sent to Indonesia to learn about the Franciscan Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) and Eco-Pastoral activities in the Province of St Michael the Archangel (Indonesia). The province has a well-established...
Reflection on the Season of Creation
The congregation pouring water into a common pot, reminding us of how small each of our actions may be to care for creation but we can still make a difference when we come together as one. On September 1, the Church of the Risen Christ conducted a paraliturgy and...
Interfaith Dialogue & Screening on Ecology: Bringing Together Diverse Belief for a Greener Tomorrow
Friar Cosmas Francis OFM (Custody JPIC Animator) participated in a forum on how different faiths understand and care for creation from their faith perspective in conjunction with the Season of Creation 2023. Faith leaders gathered at the Penang Harmony Centre for an...
Service for Christian-Muslim Dialogue in Singapore
On the afternoon of Thursday 27 April, the Minister General Br Massimo Fusarelli, Definitor General for Asia-Oceania and President of the Order's General Commission for Service for Dialogue Br John Wong, and Custos for Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei Br...
The Refuge Crisis In Asia (UNHCR)
Join the webinar on 'The Refuge Crisis in Asia' via Zoom on Saturday, 2 April 2022 10am - 11am. Hear from the personal experiences of the speakers & learn how you can make a difference organised by UNHCR. Friar Esmond Chua, OFM will be one of the speakers in this...
Laudato Si’ Lent at St Mary’s (From Cosmic Dust to an Easter Garden)
Our Mother Earth is in peril and save Her we must! ... So, this Lent, let us, together with our Franciscan Friars of St Mary's, join forces to make amends for our sins against God's Creation - by...
Animal Blessing – 3rd Oct (Online Zoom Gathering)
Join us in giving thanks to God for the furry and feathery creatures that bring us so much joy and companionship! The service was broadcasted live on our Franciscan Friars Youtube Channel. #animalblessing...
72 Hours Eco-Friendly Challenge
As part of the Season of Creation (1st Sept-4th Oct) ,Friar Esmond Chua, OFM challenges three youths to a 72 hours Eco-Friendly Challenge. Will they be able to survive their individual challenges? Watch the video to find out how our youths did on this challenge and...
Why is it Important to Care for Creation?
Why do we, as Christians, have a share in the responsibility of caring for our common home? How are we praising God through the caring for creation? Friar Derrick sheds light on Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si', helping us to understand the heart of our faith. It...