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Reassured by the courageous example  of St Francis

Reassured by the courageous example of St Francis

Vietnamese + Brazilian + Mexican + Colombian + Malaysian = Franciscan! Greetings from Rome.For the last year or so, I have been in Italy, in school once again! Since October 2024, I have been studying Franciscan Spirituality at the Pontifical University of St Anthony...

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A living witness of  Franciscan fraternal life

A living witness of Franciscan fraternal life

St Anthony Friary was established in 1991, alongside the founding of our Custody of St Anthony (Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei). It was to be the Mother House of our regional entity – a place of prayer, formation, governance, and mission. As Guardian of this house 30 years...

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Don’t forget the poor” and “Peace be  with you all!”

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...

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In Loving Memory of Pope Francis (1936-2025)

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...

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The Franciscans and  the Stations of the Cross

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,...

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Malaysian friars gather to strengthen  fraternity and vision

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,...

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Four young men embark on their Franciscan journey

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...

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