Pray with us during ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ ~ When Pope Francis announced the Jubilee Year of Mercy, one of the things he called for was “24 Hours for the Lord,” to be held on the Friday and…
Read MoreJeanne hand-made this quilt for her niece’s son. The design is called “Eye Spy” . . . it’s meant for the parents and baby to play the “I spy with my little eye” game, so it has many…
Read MoreDo you share the love of St. Anthony with your friends? Share how he intercedes to the Lord for their needs. ~ Dear Fr. John, My St. Anthony story involves my dear friend of 60 years, Helen. Every time…
Read MoreCandles are a gentle reminder of our prayers to the Lord. Everyday, candles are lighted in the chapel and the outdoor shrine asking for the intercession of St. Anthony. Thanks St. Anthony, and most of all thank…
Read MoreCelebrating Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy ~ Mercy is very dear to Franciscans, in fact in some ways, it is our vocation. An early life of St. Francis, called the Legend of the Three Companions, described our…
Read MoreFr. John received this St. Anthony story from fellow Franciscan friar J.J. Gonchar ~ Dear John, Peace! The ‘Finding of the Lost’ was similar to what happened to me some months ago. I had lost my house key. I…
Read MorePrepare for Advent and the Holiday season with thoughtful books and gifts from our ministries ~ Advent prepares our hearts to receive Christ. Franciscan Media is your resource for inspiration and holiday gift-giving.
Read Morebrother al for dinner mp4 -2 from Echo Spark Films on Vimeo. Passion for peace, a heart for the poor ~ Accepting a prestigious award, Br. Al Mascia did something very predictable: He turned the…
Read MoreSt. Anthony purr-fectly finds this elusive feline ~ St. Anthony finds animals also! St. Anthony has helped me too many times to mention but this one takes the cake. My wife and I were watching my daughters cat…
Read MoreLauren and classmates from Mariemont High School with Fr. Jim and friends in Jamaica On Monday, June 29th, eleven volunteers from Cincinnati arrived in Negril, Jamaica. John, Amy, Lauren and Parker Getgey were making their fourth trip to…
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