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St. Anthony finds an angel

News, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Angel found! ~ Several months ago I could not find an angel charm bracelet that was very special to me.  I prayed to St. Anthony, my parents and brothers in heaven, God Himself, and finally St. Jude. My friend…

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St Anthony found my late mother's cross

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

There is no way to explain this except that St Anthony gave it back to me… ~ My mother passed away 35 years ago.  When I went back home for her funeral, on the floor next to…

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In the Land of "Soon Come"

Events, Missions, Newsletter, Prayer

Author Barb Coyle holds her book, “In the Land of “Soon Come” illustrated by 14-year-old Taylor Kling. Love of Jamaicans led to book ~ “Barb Coyle is just one special lady.”  Those were the words spoken by…

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The Mystery of Mercy

Events, Missions, Newsletter, Pope Francis, Prayer, Saint Francis, Vocations, Year of Mercy

Fr. Larry Zurek, OFM, celebrates Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy in his talk, “The Mystery of Mercy” ~ When I returned home from being commissioned a Missionary of Mercy by Pope Francis on Ash Wednesday,…

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Friars on the Move

Missions, Newsletter, Prayer, Senior Friars

Br. Norbert Bertram (standing) visits friars Cyprian Berens, Valens Waldschmidt and their nurse at Little Sisters of the Poor Br. Norbert is one busy friar ~ Br. Norbert has always taken time to visit with the senior…

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The true spirit of giving

Events, Missions, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis

Cincinnati Bengal’s Andrew Whitworth and Dhani Jones signed footballs for the Friars Club Kids. They put their hearts into helping ~ Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They are athletes who advocate for youth, activists…

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Four days of prayers to St. Anthony

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Impossibly lost? Not when you ask St. Anthony for help! ~ Thank You St. Anthony! I have a cross and earring set that I made several years ago.  The first time I wore the set was on a four hour shopping trip. …

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Speed Dialing St. Anthony

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

A fast-track to St. Anthony’s prayers ~ I call upon St. Anthony so often the he is on my speed dial.  He is after all, my friend.  After finding several things for me, my husband said, “That…

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"I just can't stop thanking Jesus and St. Anthony"

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Except for a few scratches and the steel guard around the back of the scooter missing, all other things are intact. The engine is in perfect condition. My family gave up hope, but not I ~ Last…

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40 Days, 40 Nights, 40 Dollars

Missions, Newsletter, Prayer

Focused Lenten Almsgiving ~ Br. Tim with his Missioning Crucifix The traditional practices of Lent are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Sometimes it helps to give a focus to those practices. So this Lent, in an act of…

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