Celebration of Transitus: A Reflection on St. Francis of Assisi
"The Inter-Franciscan community gathered on October 3, 2024, to commemorate the Transitus of St. Francis of Assisi."
Honoring Padre Pio’s Legacy: A Day of Reflection and Celebration
The feast day of Padre Pio was celebrated on September 23, 2024, with great devotion and enthusiasm. The day featured three Eucharistic Celebrations, conducted by brothers from different fraternities. It concluded with a vibrant procession before the last Mass, where we shared our devotion with the barangay San Sebastian.
Feast of St. Pio of Pietrelcina Celebrated in Local Fraternities
"The Feast of St. Pio of Pietrelcina was celebrated with great reverence in both Lipa City and Davao City. This annual event drew numerous devotees who gathered to honor the legacy of St. Pio, a beloved figure in the Catholic faith. In Lipa City, the Fraternity organized three Masses at the seminary gymnasium to accommodate a larger number of attendees."
The Bittersweet Result of Embracing the Cross of Christ
The celebration featured a knowledge-filled talk by Br. Jose Eduardo Mayo, OFMCap. Br. Mayo emphasized that St. Francis' experience in La Verna "stirred us to Christ's passion" and that the crucifix is "absolutely central to Christian identity, especially to Franciscan Spirituality."
Capuchins Rekindle Faith and Service in St. Bonaventure Celebration
Capuchins in the Philippines gathered to commemorate the life and legacy of St. Bonaventure. During the two-day celebration, they reflected on the Franciscan theologian's teachings on wisdom, prayer, and love, and renewed their commitment to serving the Church and the world.