Prayer

Why do you wear a crucifix?

Prayer

Last Sunday the Church celebrated the Exultation of the Holy Cross. Fr. Dave Kobak, OFM, gives a thoughtful commentary. “Today we give special attention to The Holy Cross, or more importantly: to Jesus Christ, who surrendered His…

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Flooding in the missions

Missions, News, Prayer, Saint Anthony

A neighbor of St. Anthony’s Kitchen waves as the water flows by Help and hope in the face of despair   3-foot-high water down the street from St. Anthony’s Kitchen (Monday, widespread flooding followed four hours…

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Remembering Robin Williams

News, Prayer

He loved the troops, and they loved him back   (In December of 2007, Chaplain Col. Robert Bruno was asked to accompany a USO tour of military bases in Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, Afghanistan, Kyrgyzstan, Italy and Spain. Headlining the tour…

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Estate Planning for Our Times

News, Prayer

Estate Planning for Our Times Thursday, Sept 18, 2014 St Anthony Shrine Hall 5000 Colerain Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45223 Time 3-5 If you do not have an estate plan or would…

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How to pray the Chaplet of St. Anthony of Padua

Prayer, Saint Anthony

St. Anthony is the Patron Saint of Lost Items, the Poor and Travelers.  The Chaplet of St. Anthony consists of thirteen sets of three beads, usually attached to this chaplet is a medal of St. Anthony and…

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Br. Dominic Lococo, OFM

Prayer, Saint Anthony, Senior Friars

Br. Dominic Lococo, OFM For 60 years Br. Dominic Lococo has followed St. Francis.  He has been his Brothers’ Keeper, taking care of body and soul (sic).   As a Tertiary Brother, he was a tailor…

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St. Anthony hears your prayer no matter where you are!

Prayer, Saint Anthony

Jim Scheeler, a brother of SJB Provincial Minister Fr. Jeff Scheeler, is a Kroger Grocery Store Manager.  He was interrupted on a busy day to assist an elderly lady to find her car keys. Pope John XXIII   He…

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St. Anthony: Patron Saint of Expectant Mothers

Prayer, Saint Anthony

We receive many stories of St. Anthony’s intercession.  This is a beautiful one of joy.   by Francisco de Zurbaran (1640) My name is Jennifer. Back in 2009 I suffered a miscarriage at 7 weeks. We desperately wanted…

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Meet our new St. Anthony Shrine Guardian

News, Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis

  Fr. Carl Langenderfer, OFM grew up in a suburb outside of Cincinnati.  He is the oldest of five children, two brothers and two sisters.  One of his brothers, Fr. Max Langenderfer is also a Franciscan friar serving in our…

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Thanks Br. Gene, we'll miss you

News, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Br. Gene loves sports and is an avid Cincinnati Reds fan. On July 1, Br. Gene Mayer, OFM will complete his nine year tenure as the Guardian at St Anthony Shrine. During that time he also served as…

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