St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Malaysia

13/09/2026

𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒 | 𝟏𝟎 𝐎𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

We spend so much of our time caring for others… but when was the last time we truly cared for ourselves?

Whether you are caring for a loved one, a child, a person with disability, your family, your community, or simply carrying the responsibilities of everyday life, you deserve care too.

This 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲, come and take a meaningful pause with us at 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬.

A day to learn about self-care, emotional wellbeing, resilience and how to care for yourself while caring for others.

Saturday, 10 October 2026
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
MAHSA Avenue International College, Kuala Lumpur

Organised by Malaysia Mind Body Medicine Practitioners Association (MBMPA), co-organised with Archdiocese Mental Health Ministry (AMHM).

Come with an open heart. Leave with a little more strength, awareness and love for yourself.

Because caring for others begins with caring for YOU.

Register here:
https://forms.gle/4EztYQBRUv2zAPxd7

Or simply scan the QR code on the poster to register.

Please share this with someone who may need a reminder that they matter too.

12/09/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 | 𝐒𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐨

St. Joseph of Cupertino was a Conventual Franciscan friar and priest remembered for his deep prayer, humility, obedience, and extraordinary mystical experiences.

Born in Cupertino, Italy, St. Joseph grew up in poverty and struggled with learning from a young age. Despite these challenges, he developed a deep love for prayer and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and was ordained a priest in 1628.

St. Joseph was known for his mystical experiences and frequently entered into contemplative ecstasy. During Mass and prayer, he would sometimes be lifted from the ground and was recorded levitating more than 70 times. On one occasion, while Christmas carols were being sung, he reportedly soared to the high altar and knelt in the air in ecstatic prayer. Many people flocked to him for spiritual guidance and counsel, and he helped countless people deepen their Christian faith.

St. Joseph’s life reminds us that holiness is not about being perfect or gifted according to worldly standards. Rather, it is about trusting God, remaining humble, and faithfully responding to His grace, even in our weaknesses and struggles.

He died on 18 September 1663 and was canonised by Pope Clement XIII in 1767.

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: How can I grow deeper in prayer, like St. Joseph?

12/09/2026

𝐒𝐅𝐀 𝐄-𝐁𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟑 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GBmfX8-oPrdDL4fo69EM2dg_SqkOq4JF/view?usp=drive_link

𝐁𝐌
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kWqIjlvGkpy85dL4eBqOPSFx9qK-luuF/view?usp=drive_link

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17dxUmu9dq4-6GOYSWbIcqqu3P5DbCbxp/view?usp=drive_link

𝐓𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥
(tba)

12/09/2026

Greetings from Sibu!

SFA has 8 parishioners participating in the historic Malaysia Pastoral Convention.
Bro Tony Bingkuan OFMCap, Ann Francis, Joseph Lim, Maria Santiago, Michael Sew, Mario Richard Peter, Sandra Ann and Shivonne Preveena.

Listening to the speakers and being in the Conversation in the Spirit with delegates from different dioceses, showed that in spite of our differences, there is something greater that unites us.

Every evening, there were presentations by the different dioceses showing their history and culture.

We are proud that almost all delegates from the Archdiocese of Kuala Lumpur (more than 100 of them) were part of the diocese's presentation.

More to come tomorrow.

11/09/2026

✨ 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐅𝐀 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐔𝐏 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆✝️

*8.11 — The Way of Enlightenment*
The Way – The Hunger for Depth and Meaning — John Main, OSB

🕊️ “The way of meditation is the way of opening ourselves as fully as we can in this life to Jesus Christ. He is our light. He is our enlightenment.”
— Fr. John Main, OSB

🌿 This week, we reflect on Christ as Light — a light that banishes darkness not only in our world, but within our own hearts.

💡 Meditation invites our whole being into this light. And the light we discover is love — learning to see ourselves, others and all creation with greater compassion and less judgment.

🕯️ Through faithful meditation, we become rooted in God’s presence and allow whatever is not of the light to be transformed.

🙏 Where is Christ’s light inviting you to notice, open, and transform something within you?

🔥 Maranatha — Come, Lord Jesus.

#488

09/09/2026

06/09/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐞, 𝐥𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐭 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐢!
☀️⭐🌜🌧️ 🌺🌳

This year, as we celebrate the Jubilee Year of St Francis of Assisi , we will express our joy through the Canticle of the Sun Dance, giving praise to God for Brother Sun, Sister Moon, Brother Earth, Sister Water and all creation.

We will conclude with an Outdoor Mass, gathering as one community to worship and give thanks to our Creator.

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📌 Programme details listed in poster

📎 Song script, prayer & meditation guideline as attached.
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Let us celebrate creation & praise God with joyful hearts, just as St Francis did!🍃 🍃 🍃

06/09/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 | 𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨

Born in Viterbo, about 50 miles from Rome, to a humble working-class family, Rose was drawn from an early age to the spirituality of the Franciscan friars who had established a church in her city. She adopted their simple way of life, dedicating herself to prayer, penance, and acts of devotion. Known for her deep faith and mystical experiences, she attracted many people who came to hear her speak about God. At just ten years old, she joined the Franciscan Third Order.

Though still a young girl, Rose began preaching publicly, urging people to repent and turn their hearts back to God. During a time of political turmoil, she courageously defended the Pope against Emperor Frederick II. Her outspoken witness led to the exile of her family from Viterbo. As the political tide turned in 1250, they were allowed to return home.

As a teenager, Rose sought admission to the local Poor Clare monastery, but was refused because of her controversial reputation. She continued her life of penance in her family home, where she died in 1251, at the age of 18.

Soon after her death, Pope Alexander IV ordered that her incorrupt body be transferred to the very Poor Clare monastery that had once rejected her. She was canonized in 1457.

𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: What areas of my life need repentance and conversion today?

05/09/2026