Postulants’ Annual Retreat: Renewing the Gift of Brotherhood

On March 9–12, 2026, the postulants held their annual retreat at the OASIS of Prayer in Silang, Cavite. Friar Bernard Ma. Anuta, OFM Conv., accompanied and guided the brother postulants during these days of reflection, sharing, and prayer. Together, they reflected on the theme: “The Gift of Brotherhood: Renewal of Our Gospel Life in Prayer, Humble Service, and Fraternal Communion.”

These young men in formation are a reminder that the Master of the harvest continues to send laborers into His vineyard (cf. Mt. 9:37ff). They are also a sign of hope not only for the Order but for the whole Church. Let us therefore continue to pray for their holy perseverance as they follow the Lord in the footsteps of our Seraphic Father, St. Francis of Assisi.