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Capuchin Mission Australia Through divine inspiration, Saint Francis renewed the missionary spirit in his day by the example of his life and the force of his Rule.

Therefore, in that same spirit, we strife to reach out to those who are in need locally as well as overseas Missions. We seek for support to help the Capuchin Missionary places overseas and Ministry to the Poor in Australia. We also, seek for assistance to support our Student Friars in their Education and Formation Program.

Today we remember the Feast Day of St Callistus We learn about his life from his theological enemy, St. Hippolytus, who ...
13/10/2026

Today we remember the Feast Day of St Callistus

We learn about his life from his theological enemy, St. Hippolytus, who was enraged by the mercy shown to sinners by Callistus.
As Pope he promoted mercy, openness and absolution of sinners.

Morning Prayer
13/10/2026

Morning Prayer

13/10/2026

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14, LUKE 11:42-46
Weekday
(Galations 5:18-25 ; Psalm 1)
Key Verse: "You impose on people burdens hard to carry, but you yourselves do not lift one finger to touch them" (v 46).
READ: With every clash between Jesus and the religious leaders, he moved a step closer to Calvary. Jesus spoke stern words to the Pharisees and the scholars of the law (scribes) for oppressing the people with their impossible legal requirements, and doing nothing to lighten their burden. While the law required people to pay a 10% tax on produce, the Pharisees taxed even the tiniest garden herbs while ignoring the greater demands of the law: moral purity and love of God. The Pharisees loved to be respected by the people in the synagogue and marketplace. Though they gave the appearance of being holy men, they were spiritually as dead as the "unclean" bones in the grave.
REFLECT: Lord Jesus, help me to obey your laws of justice and love.
PRAY: In what areas of my life am I hypocritical in observing God's law?

12/10/2026

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, LUKE 11:37-41
Weekday
​​(Galatians 5:1-6; Psalm 119)
KEY VERSE: "Oh you Pharisees! Although you cleanse the outside of the cup and the dish, inside you are filled with plunder and evil" (v 39).
READ: When Jesus was invited to dine at the home of a Pharisee, he was criticized by his host when he failed to perform the customary ablutions before the meal. In their legalistic interpretation of God's law, the Pharisees were scrupulous about ritual cleanliness (performed in case of contact with "unclean" heathens). Jesus was more concerned with moral purity than with outward observance of the law. He made the comparison to tableware that had been washed clean on the outside but remained filthy inside. These religious leaders were contaminating the people with their emphasis on externals while ignoring the essence of the law: charity and justice.
REFLECT: Lord Jesus, cleanse me from all my unknown offenses.
PRAY: Do I serve the Lord out of devotion or obligation?

Saint Seraphin of Montegranaro Capuchin Seraphin De Nicola, baptized Felix, was born in Montegranaro, Italy, in 1540. H...
11/10/2026

Saint Seraphin of Montegranaro Capuchin

Seraphin De Nicola, baptized Felix, was born in Montegranaro, Italy, in 1540. His father and brother were masons but Felix was not strong or skilled, so he was sent to work as a shepherd, a job he enjoyed because it allowed him to be by himself and pray. When his father died, his older brother needed Felix to help with the business. He was given tasks he could not complete and his ill-tempered brother would beat him and belittle him. A friend urged him to accept his more spiritual side and suggested he speak with the Capuchins. He joined the Capuchins as a lay brother when he was eighteen. He served in various friaries as porter and quaestor. His life was noted for its unaffected simplicity, close union with Christ, and great love for the poor and for sinners. He died at Ascoli in 1604.

He was canonized by Pope Clement XIII on June 16, 1767.

Today we honour the first feast day of St Carlo Acutis, the Church’s first millennial saint, canonised on September 7 2...
11/10/2026

Today we honour the first feast day of St Carlo Acutis, the Church’s first millennial saint, canonised on September 7 2025

From childhood, Carlo showed deep devotion to Christ. After his First Communion at seven, he often received the Eucharist and spent time in Eucharistic Adoration. As a teenager, he excelled in reading and computer science, teaching himself to code and play the saxophone. Though he enjoyed video games like Halo and Super Mario, Carlo practiced great discipline, limiting himself to one hour weekly to avoid addiction. At 12, he became a catechist, sharing his faith with friends. Using his coding gifts, Carlo created a website documenting Eucharistic miracles and recognised Marian apparitions.

He died at 15 from leukemia on October 12, 2006 . St Carlo Acutis is the patron saint of youth and computer programmers. May we strive to be more like him today, faithful and disciplined witnesses to Christ in our technology driven world. St Carlo Acutis, pray for us.

11/10/2026

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, LUKE 11:29-32
Weekday
(Galatians 4:22-24, 26-27, 31--5:1; Psalm 113)
KEY VERSE: "This generation is an evil generation; it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it, except the sign of Jonah" (Luke 11:29).
TO KNOW: When the people demanded a sign from Jesus to prove his miracles were genuine, he accused them of lacking faith. He declared that the only sign he would give them would be the sign of Jonah's "death and resurrection" from the belly of a fish (Jonah 2). When Jonah was sent to preach to Nineveh in Assyria (Israel's enemy), the prophet was astonished when those pagan people repented and turned toward God (3:1-10). Jesus was a prophet greater than Jonah, yet the Gentiles were more receptive to his message than were his people. Jesus noted that the Queen of Sheba had come from afar, offering gifts to learn the wisdom of King Solomon (1 Kgs 10:1-10). In contrast, Jesus, the wisdom of God, was scorned and rejected even though he came from God to offer them the gift of eternal life.
TO LOVE: Am I reluctant to speak God's words to unbelievers?
TO SERVE: Lord Jesus, help me to repent of my sins and heed your words.

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