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Wake the world with song

News, Prayer

Fr. Fred Link, OFM, leads the choir practice for the ‘Wake Up the World’ concert celebrating consecrated life. Concert is a celebration of religious life ~ It’s the second full rehearsal for “Wake Up the World!”…

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This is what love looks like

Missions, News

St. Al volunteer Joe Thillman with a guest St. Al’s street ministry in Detroit ~ Joking, jostling and trading football cheers, volunteers pile into a van in the alley behind St. Aloysius Church in Detroit.…

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Capturing the Spirit of Pope Francis' US Visit

Missions, News, Pope Francis, Prayer, Vocations

“They are going to see one of the most generous personalities currently in the world.” –Tunney King, father of Br. Colin King, OFM ~

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Br. Tim Lamb, OFM - Destination Africa

Missions, News, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis

Br. Tim talks about his new blog, a spiritual diary called “Omnes Donum Est” (All Is Gift) ~ Br. Tim with his Missioning Crucifix More than once Br. Tim Lamb, OFM, has been…

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Fr. Curt Lanzrath, OFM

News, Prayer, Senior Friars

  Fr. Curt Lanzrath, OFM, surrounded by students from Texas A & M on a 3-day bus pilgrimage to help him move back to Cincinnati in 2007. Wherever he served, Franciscan Fr. Curt Lanzrath, OFM, was remembered…

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Br. John Barker, OFM

Missions, News, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis

Br. John R. Barker, OFM Remember in school there was always one kid who not only welcomed a scholastic challenge, he doted on it?  John Barker was that kid.  Academic stuff is my life, he says “This is…

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Immigrants discover the Heart of Texas

Missions, News, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis

“There is more money in selling children than in trafficking” ~ Photos by Delcia Lopez and Toni Cashnelli A tired but happy mom and her son. Photo © Delcia Lopez Clutching a plastic bag…

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St. Anthony's help saves cherished memories.

News, Prayer, Saint Anthony

 Carolyn learns the message of St. Anthony Bread ~ Dear Franciscans, I had lost my camera with the pictures from my 50th class reunion and had offered a reward or finder’s fee.  I was in a waiting room and…

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Celebrating Dad - Br. Michael Charron, OFM

News, Prayer

Br. Michael Charron, OFM, and his father Robert Loving my father for who he is ~ “Sons and daughters talk of our fathers in terms of what they teach us and how they love us.  Fathers and…

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Celebrating Dad

Missions, News, Prayer, Saint Francis, Senior Friars

For so many of us, our fathers are our heroes ~ Their examples of love, strength, integrity, responsibility, and sacrifice can help us become who we are. As you reflect on your own father, we thought you might enjoy…

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