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"Almighty, eternal, just, and merciful God, grant us in our misery the grace to do for You alone what we know You want us to do, and always to desire what pleases You."
St Francis, Letter to the Entire Order, v. 50
"Wherever the brothers may be and meet one another, let them show that they are members of the same family."
The Rule of St Francis, Ch 6
"The first apostolate of a lesser brother is to live the gospel life in the world in truth, simplicity, and joy."
The Rule of St Francis, Ch 5
"As pilgrims and strangers in this world, serving the Lord in poverty and humility."
The Rule of St Francis, Ch 7
"Do not extinguish the Spirit of holy prayer and devotion to which all temporal things must contribute."
The Rule of St Francis, Ch 5
"The rule and life of the Lesser Brothers is this: To observe the holy gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ."
The Rule of St Francis, Ch 1
The
Capuchin Friars
Australia
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We are a Catholic religious Order of priests and brothers committed to living the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ as a brotherhood, poor in spirit.
Inspired by the life and writings of St Francis of Assisi, we strive to authentically live a life of prayer, fraternity, and ministry as brothers, living in simplicity,
humility and joy!
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120 days to the event
03 Oct 2026, 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
St Anthony's Capuchin Friary and Church, 182 Power St, Hawthorn VIC 3122, Australia
Join His Grace, the Archbishop of Melbourne, Peter A. Comensoli, and the Capuchin Friars in Melbourne as we commemorate the 800th anniversary of the Transitus of our Holy Father, Saint Francis. We honour this great saint as he welcomed Sister Death, through whom he entered into the heavenly kingdom.
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