Prayer

Fr. 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…

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!”…

 Prepare 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.

brother 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…

St. 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…

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

Lauren 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…

   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…

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…

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…