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 more deeply in his spirit, and to test their resolution and suitability for the Franciscan way of life.
The novices pray the Liturgy of the Hours and have an hour of meditation and a Holy Hour before the Blessed Sacrament every day. They attend classes on everything Franciscan – from Constitutions and Statutes to the Order’s colourful history and the writings of Saints Francis and Clare. When they are not praying or studying, they can be found in the garden tending to the flowers and plants or caring for our cats and chickens.
As they near the end of their Novitiate, they each share one thing they have learnt from their first year of life in the Franciscan Order.
Please keep Friars Julian, Sylvester and Timothy in your prayers as they journey towards Temporary Profession in 2022.
Benjamin Mao (composer) and Friar Derrick Yap, OFM (lead vocalist) share about the Catholic200SG theme song, including the inspiration behind it, and what the process was like for them putting it all together. Listen to this episode from The Faith Perspective – CatholicSG Radio.
This beautiful 12-month calendar marries inspirational quotes from St Francis and St Clare with the artwork of Friar Cristopher Villanueva, OFM of the Philippines.
To help us cover the cost of printing and postage, and support our Franciscan life and mission, we suggest a minimum contribution of SGD 20 per calendar.
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St Francis’ life changed through humility and poverty. In his lowly state, he grew rich in God’s grace. Let his life and vision inspire you. We recognize our dependence on God’s mercy and sing of His love to all.
