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Don’t forget the poor” and “Peace be with you all!”
Dearest Family and Friends, In 2013, the words “Don’t forget the poor” were whispered to Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio in the Sistine Chapel. These words so deeply penetrated his heart that when asked what name he would take as Pope, he chose “Francis”, after St Francis of...
St Anthony’s Bread (May 2025)
In Loving Memory of Pope Francis (1936-2025)
“Praised be You, my Lord, through our Sister Bodily Death, from whom no one living can escape.”– St. Francis of Assisi, Canticle of the Creatures The Franciscan Friars of Malaysia and Singapore join the universal Church in mourning the passing of our beloved Holy...
Franciscan Prayer: Collect for the Mass for the Memorial of St Leonard of Port Maurice
The Franciscans and the Stations of the Cross
The Stations of the Cross, or the Way of the Cross, is a familiar Lenten practice for many Catholics, with the stations prominently displayed in churches worldwide. At the Church of St Mary of the Angels in Bukit Batok, the stations are uniquely situated outdoors,...
Malaysian friars gather to strengthen fraternity and vision
The Malaysian Franciscan Friars in our Custody of St Anthony Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei gathered as a group for the first time recently to pray, reflect, and discuss the fraternity’s future. Over two days, 15 to 16 January 2025, the 14 friars shared their struggles,...
Four young men embark on their Franciscan journey
ABOVE (left to right): Jason Ng, Mark Lee, Friar Aiden Peter, Daniel Frances, Samuel Tan.Photo taken during community recollection at MacRitchie Reservoir. A new chapter has begun for four young men. In a simple rite held during Morning Prayer and Mass on 11 January...
St Anthony’s Bread (March 2025)
Our friaries in Johor and Penang
In this issue, we feature our Custody’s two communities in Peninsular Malaysia – St James of the Marches Friary in Johor and St Peter of Alcantara Friary in Penang. Johor: St James of the Marches Friary The St James of the Marches Friary is in a diverse Johor Bahru...