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Mary’s Maternal Mediation
St Anthony even exclaimed: “Through you, Paradise has entered our world!” St Anthony found great delight and strength in invoking the “sweet name of Mary”, the “New Eve” and “Star of the Sea”, and his devoted imitation of the poor, humble Virgin in her poverty,...
Celebrating the Elderly on the Feast of St Ann and St Joachim
One of the significant celebrations in our Custody is the Feast of St Ann and St Joachim which falls on 26 July. This is because the friars have been serving in the parish of St Ann in Kuching, Sarawak since 2001. Under her patronage, the parish has grown from a small...
Sister Moon (Cake) 2021
Share in Our Mid-Autumn Celebration and Support Our Mission! In collaboration with Gin Thye and Guan Chong Bee Enterprise, our Franciscan Store is offering you an exquisite selection of Pax et Bonum traditional mooncakes and premium...
To Be the Eucharist for Others
I remember the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Franciscan presence in Singapore and Malaysia in 2008, working with people as passionate about the Franciscan Order as I am. I remember too how I felt after the celebrations were over. I felt an...
Lessons from Serving in a Home for the Aged
Student friars Marvin Voo and Nelson Evarinus spent the month of June on a mission exposure and pastoral attachment at St Joseph’s Home, a home for the aged under the care of the Canossian Sisters. They share some of what struck them from the experience. Friar...
Volume 11 Issue 4 (2021/07)
With God, All Things are Possible – ‘Honorary Friar’ Januarius
Two years ago, Januarius was diagnosed with an acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The Make-A-Wish Foundation (Singapore) has granted Januarius' wish to become a Franciscan friar. He was brought to Greccio Friary and spend a day with the friars. It was a memorable and...
New OFM Definitor General for Asia-Oceania Conference
Friar John Wong's New Appointment Our brother, John Wong, OFM has been elected as the new General Definitor for Asia-Ocenia Region. The election of members of the General Definitory for the 2021-2027 term took place on the 13th day of the OFM General Chapter (Thursday...
‘𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗽𝗶𝘁’ (Catholic.SG Radio) on Saint Bonaventure
Listen to Friar Derrick Yap, OFM, as he shares about one of the most influential Franciscan figure of the Church, St Bonaventure of Bagnoregio on one of the CatholicSG Radio segment called '𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗽𝗶𝘁' last Monday (12th of July). The sharing is...