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‘𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗹𝗽𝗶𝘁’ on World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation (1st Sept)
Catch '??? ??? ??????' with Friar Esmond Chua,OFM discussing the 'World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation' (1st Sept). Friar Esmond is currently in charge of the Office of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) of the Custody of St Anthony...
Saint Mary of the Angels
Have you ever wondered why the Franciscan Friars in Singapore look after the Church of St Mary of the Angels rather than the Church of St Francis of Assisi? ? The chapel of St Mary of the Angels in Assisi was significant in the life of St Francis. He not only found...
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,...
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...
‘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 '??? ??? ??????' last Monday (12th of July). The sharing is...
Life as a Pilgrimage To Eternity
The road to eternity can be hazardous and long. Our lives are fraught with challenges and anxieties, and we live in a world today that is in crisis. A pandemic has swept over the world with the death toll rising each day. Scientists warn that climate change will have...
The Legend of St Anthony’s Bread
St Anthony’s Bread traditionally refers to loaves of bread blessed and shared in honour of St Anthony, and to alms given to the poor in thanksgiving for blessings received through the prayers of St Anthony. One legend dates back to the year 1263, when a child drowned...
“Non Parlare, Guarda! – Speak Not, Behold!”
Many years ago now, during my first visit to Assisi, I found by chance a book written by Italian poet and artist Umberto Verdirosi entitled “Behind the Canvas”. On one page, entitled “Il povero cristo” in Italian and “The encounter” in English, is a painting of a...
The Transitus of St Francis of Assisi
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Let’s Talk About Our Imminent Future
Rising sea levels. Droughts. Floods. Disrupted food supply. The severity and urgency of climate change is upon us. Yet, do we see the need for change in our lifestyle, the way we produce and consume? Pope Francis, in his encyclical Laudato si‘, calls all of us to take...