Evelyn B had a strong devotion to St. Anthony. Her selfless generosity was unknown to us until we received this touching letter from her family when she passed away. May she rest in the arms of the Lord.
Read MorePeaking through the fog sits Santa Maria de Angeles in the valley below Assisi, Italy. The tiny Portiuncula (“little portion”) lives inside; one of the many Franciscan churches where you may receive the Pardon of Assisi. The Pardon…
Read MoreFriars honored with hugs and tears ~ St. Mary’s parish honored friars Fr. Ric Schneider, Br. Kevin Duckson, and Fr. Neri Greskoviak at a going-away party that started in the church – packed to the rafters – and continued…
Read More… there was my bank card, shiny as a star! ~ After my beloved husband died, I went through a period filled with chaotic and painful moments. Not having my finances in order added to the intense grief. I…
Read MoreThe Litany of the Saints Three friars say ‘yes’ to ordination ~ Why have so many people come so far? “They are good men and will do great things,” says Jordan Neeck, referring to friends Clifford Hennings,…
Read MorePiecing together the story of a soul ~ Fr. Murray Bodo, OFM, jokes about the girth of his new book. “Once I started I kept going,” he says of writing his 380-page autobiography, Gathering Shards: A Franciscan…
Read MoreBr. Chris Meyer, OFM Technology Expert ~ On April 19th, Br. Chris Meyer, OFM, left the US for his new ministry in Jamaica, “I’m looking forward to continuing the work friars are doing across [the Diocese of]…
Read MoreAngel 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…
Read MoreThere 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…
Read MoreAuthor 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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