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Fasting at Advent
Did you know that St Francis of Assisi prescribed fasting from the Feast of All Saints until Christmas, which means about the time of Advent? This prescription was included in both the Earlier Rule of 1221 (a more scriptural and biblical version of Francis’ Rule of...
Reflecting on our spiritual journey
Dear friends and benefactors, It’s that special time again when we intentionally look over the year that has passed and see where our journeys, especially our spiritual journeys, have taken us. We ask ourselves, “Where has God been in my life, and where is he leading...
St Anthony’s Bread (November 2024)
Canonization of the Blessed Martyrs of Damascus
Canonization of the Blessed Martyrs of Damascus
St Anthony’s Bread (September 2024)
A renewed connection with The Canticle of Creatures
When Friar Derrick Yap asked me to create a series of artwork based on The Canticle of Creatures for the 2025 Franciscan Calendar, my first response was “No, I can’t”. I was busy with other commitments, and I said to myself that “my art days were over”. But either he...
Consecration truly and totally
Dear friends and benefactors, We had a double celebration on 17 September 2024 – the 800th anniversary of the Stigmata of St Francis of Assisi on Mt Alvernia and the Solemn Profession of Friar Marvin Voo OFM. When Marvin applied for his Solemn Profession earlier this...
Embarking on a new journey with a heart full of hope
On 11 August 2024, I had the profound honour of being ordained a priest. As I stood before the congregation, surrounded by family, friends and fellow clergy, I felt an overwhelming sense of gratitude and humility. The journey to this day had been one of deep...
Greccio and La Verna: Sources of Justice, Peace, and Reconciliation
The annual course on Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) in Rome resumed this year, after being suspended because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Titled "Greccio and La Verna: Sources of Justice, Peace, and Reconciliation", the course was organised by the...