Why do we, as Christians, have a share in the responsibility of caring for our common home? How are we praising God through the caring for creation?
Friar Derrick sheds light on Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, helping us to understand the heart of our faith. It is through our identity as God’s creation, that we recognise all of creation are our brothers and sisters, for God is our Creator and through Him we were made.
As we celebrate the annual Season of Creation every September, may we truly realise how caring for creation is an integral part of living out our faith.
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 (Malaysia-Singapore-Brunei).
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 his vocation in the chapel, but also spent the final days of his life there.
As we celebrate the feast of the Saint Mary of the Angels today, find out how St Mary of the Angels became the patroness of the Franciscan Order and how some parts of history have transcended time.
