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Sea, sand, and St. Anthony

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

   The vastness of sand and sea can’t keep St. Anthony from finding a treasured ring. ~ Years ago my husband took his aunt, our two little girls and myself to the beach. I was heavily…

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A big job for St. Anthony

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

At work, we share St. Anthony stories all the time. Here’s one from Margot who works in the finance office. ~ Bless St. Anthony, I just love the way he works in my life. One busy Saturday this…

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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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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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Celebrating Dad - Fr. Murray Bodo, OFM

Missions, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis, Senior Friars

Fr. Murray’s father, Louis, who inspired the poem, ‘Trout Streaming’ Trout Streaming My dad still stands fly fishing a small stream in Arizona He’s 81, his cast smooth, waders rolled…

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Celebrating Dad - Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM

News, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis

Fr. Jeff’s Dad, Gordon Scheeler When I was 16 and just got my driver’s license, I was driving with my younger brother to a Red’s baseball game, and I had my first accident. I was using my dad’s…

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Celebrating Dad - Fr. Richard Goodin, OFM

Missions, News, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis

Fr. Richard Goodin, Jr., OFM, with his father Richard My father used to wear classy suits to work.  He worked in the office (at the family business) and like his father and uncle, he wore business dress daily. …

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A Note to Fr. John from Pakistan

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Our E-Newsletter reaches people around the world   Dear Fr. John, Heartfelt greetings from Pakistan. My name is Samson, born in a Roman Catholic family in an Islamic state, Pakistan. From my childhood, I am a believer of St. Anthony.…

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