This year, the Magnificat Institute celebrates the 30th anniversary of its founding. Created by Br Armando Pierucci, the official organist of the Custody of the Holy Land, the Institute has trained over the years many young Christians, Muslims, and Jews—uniting them through a shared love of music. For Br Francesco Patton, Custos of the Holy Land, [...]
Habemus Papam!The entire community of the Franciscan Monastery, in communion with the friars of the Custody of the Holy Land and the Universal Church, rejoices in the election of the new Pope, Leo XIV. Join us in prayer for this first American Pope. May God abundantly bless his pontificate.
STATEMENT The Friars of the Franciscan Monastery join in prayer for the passing of Pope Francis. Pope Francis had a deep love for St. Francis of Assisi. He chose his name in honor of him and tried to live according to his example: showing mercy, humility, and care for the poor. In 2014, the Holy Father [...]
Un llamamiento para preservar Tierra Santa y ayudar a su gente Queridas amigas, queridos amigos, que el Señor les dé paz. 1. La experiencia de este último año ha sido realmente difícil para todos nosotros que vivimos en Tierra Santa. La guerra en múltiples frentes no solo ha traído muerte y destrucción, sino que ha sembrado [...]
An appeal to preserve the Holy Land and support its people Dear friends, May the Lord give you His peace!1. The experience of this last year has been truly difficult for all of us who live in the Holy Land. The war on several fronts has not only brought death and destruction but has sown further [...]