“God on high, hear my prayer. In my need, you have always been there…”
“Bring Him Home” is a song from the popular Broadway musical a Les Misérables, which is performed by the main character, Jean Valjean.
This song has become an anthem for people around the world and helps provide comfort for those in need. Many have adopted the song as a personal prayer for their loved ones who serve in the armed forces, missions, or are otherwise apart from their families.
As we dedicate this song to you, it is our prayer that you’ll find peace and goodness during this time of difficulties.
St. Anthony Friary,5 Bukit Batok East Avenue 2, Singapore 659918
2) By bank transfer to :
Holy Land Vice Commissariat
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Dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
Greetings of Peace and all Good!
During the holy seasons of Lent and Easter, many pilgrims will make their way to Holy Land. They will visit places where central events of our faith took place. However, this year, due to the Covid -19 pandemic, pilgrimages were cancelled and Holy Land became empty of pilgrims. Churches were also empty without the faithful during the lockdown as they had to stay at home. As these happened, Holy Land Franciscans prayed for all the people in the world who are suffering because of the pandemic and especially for our Christian brothers and sisters living in the Holy Land. They face more challenges in their livelihood as tourism and the economy have taken a downturn.
So this year, the Pontifical Collection for Holy Land will be even more significant. Your support will help over 10,000 children in schools, senior citizens and provide homes and jobs for Christian families through a wide range of services.
This year, the collection mandated by the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XV since October 4, 1918 and is taken up in every parish around the world on Good Friday was postponed to the Sunday nearest the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.
I am writing in the spirit of universal collaboration to appeal to you to give to the collection that traditionally was made on Good Friday in every part of the world for support of our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land on 13 September 2020.
This year’s Holy Land collection will be collected at all Masses on 13 September 2020 at all parishes.
Not all of you will be able to attend mass on 13th September to give your donation.
However, you can still send your donation
1) By crossed cheque made payable to :
“Holy Land Vice Commissariat“
St. Anthony Friary, 5 Bukit Batok East Avenue 2, Singapore 659918
2) By bank transfer to :
Holy Land Vice Commissariat
(Standard Chartered Bank)SCB 07-0-830730-2
Yours fraternally in Christ Jesus,
Friar Justin Lim OFM
Vice-Commissariat of the Holy Land
For further enquiries, please reach us out at +65 65606362(Singapore) or email to holyland.asia@gmail.com or justinlimofm2008@gmail.com.
80 Sanctuaries : To Preserve the Memory and Modernize the History of Redemption
The Custody, through the Collect that is collected on Good Friday, guards the Places of salvation, supports the Christian presence and the living stones. “All of us are called to guard the Holy Land, protect it and feel it ours”.
A Video Sharing about Holy Land by Friar Justin Lim,OFM
A Call to all to Contribute towards the Collection for Holy Land 2020
What does the future hold for the Franciscan friars in this region? Where is God calling us to go and do? That becomes the focus of this final part of this eye-opening series on the history of the Custody. Indeed, the Lord continues to mould us into instruments of his greater purposes! Click here for the exciting opportunities that lie ahead, hopefully, in Sabah.
Here is the link to the first & second part of The Genesis Series if you have missed it :
In this third part of the history of the Custody, Friar John Wong touches on the humble beginnings of the friars’ parish ministry at St Mary of the Angels, Singapore and St Ann’s, Kuching. It is a wondrous tale of God’s providence and care of the sheep of his flock! Have a listen!
Here is the link to the first & second part of The Genesis Series if you have missed it :
Join Friar John Wong OFM as he recounts the hand of God in establishing the Franciscan presence in Singapore in the 1950’s right up to the official establishment of the Custody in 1991. Through thick and thin, the Lord continues to bless us with courage, zeal and joy amidst all kinds of challenges.
