Filipino Capuchins

04/10/2026

Let us offer our heartfelt praise to God as we joyously celebrate the sacerdotal anniversary of our esteemed Capuchin brothers, Rev. Fr. Alfredo Micua, OFMCap. and Rev. Fr. Ernesto Lagasca, OFMCap. His steadfast devotion to the service of God and His people shines brightly, manifesting the highest ideals of priesthood and Capuchin spirituality. With hearts brimming with gratitude, we pay homage to his unwavering commitment, his compassionate ministry, and the profound impact he have made on countless lives. As he continue to guide his flock with love and wisdom, may the Almighty shower him with abundant blessings and fortify him with the strength and grace needed for the journey that lies ahead.

03/10/2026

Our Seraphic Father, Saint Francis of Assisi | October 4

Giovanni Bernardone, known as Francis, was born in 1182, in Assisi, a small town in Italy. As the son of a wealthy cloth merchant, his early years were frivolous, but an experience of sickness and military service were instrumental in leading him to reflect on the purpose of life.

His life changed radically after he encountered and hugged a l***r. He became markedly devout and austere and began dressing in the poor man’s garb. Taking the gospel as his way of life, he embraced radical poverty and joy, following the humble, poor and chaste Christ, according to the spirit of the beatitudes.
Together with his first companions, Francis went from place to place preaching the love of God and contributing to the renewal of the Church. Enamored of Christ, Francis focused his contemplation on the mysteries of the Incarnation and Christ’s passion and death. Two years before his death, he received the Stigmata as he prayed on the Monte della Verna. He suffered for the rest of his life as he bore in his body the marks of the stigmata and integrated his spirituality with a deep respect for every creature, which he expressed in his Canticle of the Creatures.
He died on the evening of October 3, 1226, and was canonized on July 16, 1228; by his friend, Gregory IX. Francis’ remains were moved to the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi on May 25, 1230.

Let us know again the 4 main "Experiences of our brother Saint Francis of Assisi. Remember that we are called to be brothers and sisters to everyone!
Peace and all Good!

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𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐒

𝗥𝗲𝘃. 𝗙𝗿. 𝗙𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻 𝗜. 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗖𝗿𝘂𝘇, 𝗝𝗿., 𝗢.𝗣., 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀, delivers his Welcome Remarks, calling the community to embrace the spirit of renewal and embody the values of St. Francis: simplicity, humility, peace, and compassion.

“Now, let us pray. And so, may this celebration be a time of renewal that, like our father St. Francis, we may embody and give witness to simplicity and humility, peace and compassion, which our world, our country, and our time so badly needs. 'Yun po 'yung mga bagay na na-witness si St. Francis. 'Yun po 'yung kailangan natin sapagkat ang ating mundo ay kinabibilangan, kabaliktaran lahat ng ipinamalas ni St. Francis.”

- Rev. Fr. Filemon I. Dela Cruz, Jr., O.P.
Prior Provincial, Dominican Province of the Philippines

03/10/2026

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐔𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 | 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘

During the Eucharistic Celebration of the 800th Year of St. Francis’ Transitus, 𝗛.𝗘. 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗙. 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮, 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗱𝗶𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮, reflects on the enduring witness of St. Francis.

“Eight hundred years after his transitus, Francis is not simply someone we remember; he lives in the presence of God, and his life of dying continues to bear fruit in the Church, especially through the countless men and women who have followed his way of poverty, fraternity, peace, and love. This is the mystery of Christian death, beautifully expressed by Francis himself.”