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Journey of Discernment
Franciscan formation is a gradual process of growth, in which the friar opens his heart to the Gospel and commits himself fully to being continually converted. It is based upon a personal encounter with the Lord, and begins with the call of God and the individual’s...
World Day of Consecrated Life (Sabah)
Five New Franciscan Deacons
The Franciscan Friars had reason to celebrate in November. On 26 November 2021, the friars in Singapore gathered at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd for the diaconal ordination of Brothers Cosmas Francis, Crispus Mosinoh, Gerald Terence, Robin Toha and Sixtus Pitah....
Five Friars to be Ordained Deacons
Friars Cosmas Francis, Crispus Mosinoh, Gerald Terence, Robin Toha and Sixtus Pitah will be called to the Order of Deacons by Archbishop William Goh at the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd on 26 November 2021. The 4pm mass will be live-streamed on the...
Thoughts from the Novitiate
Friars Julian Chua, Sylvester Singh and Timothy Fong entered into the Novitiate at Greccio Friary, Singapore, in January. Novitiate is a period of intense formation for novices to know and experience the form of life of St Francis, to form their minds and hearts...
Sharpened by Contact with Another
A patient said to the friar, “Young man, there is no medicine that can cure me. My problem is here (pointing to his forehead). I know too much, I worry too much, I want to control too much. Only God, in the end, can help. But I am still overanxious.” The friar...
Aglow with The Transfigured
Join all the consecrated in Singapore for an evening of prayer, celebrating 200 years of Evangelising Mission in Singapore. ????? ???? ??? ???????????? - ??? ? ?????? ????, ???? ??? ????! ???! As One,...
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...
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...