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Lynda, Hub, Br. Jerry and the volunteers are all smiles posing in front of their friend Donald’s house after sharing cookies and Christmas carols. Harrison, Ohio to Jackson, Kentucky A LIFE JOURNEY  

Br. Gene Mayer, OFM, (right) Guardian of St. Anthony Shrine and Friary with Fr. Jim Bok, OFM Keeping the Province and the Shrine running smoothly   This year, Brother Gene Mayer, OFM celebrates 44 years as a…

A first-class relic of St. Anthony sits at the base of the statue As you venerate St. Anthony and other saints remember these words: “And that your saving mysteries may be fulfilled, their great example…

What’s in a name?  For those named for St. Anthony of Padua, it can be miraculous. Fr. Anthony (Tony) Walter, OFM   Born in 1932, Fr. Anthony (Tony) Walter, OFM, was named in honor of

  Sunrise at St. Anthony Shrine and Friary Just why is Tuesday designated as St. Anthony’s day?  It was on the Tuesday after his death that his body was transferred from Arcella to Padua and buried there…

  Last week on Facebook we asked our friends: “What has St. Anthony helped you find?” Here are a few responses out of the 128 comments:   St. Anthoy Shrine in Cincinnati My wedding ring…and…

    Join us for the Solemn Novena in Honor of St. Anthony of Padua every Tuesday April 16 through June 11 culminating with his Feast Day on Thursday, June 13   2:30 PM – Novena Prayers, Benediction, Blessing…

Excerpt from, Lent With the Saints: Daily Reflections, © Greg Friedman, OFM Year A: Matthew 26:14- 27:66; Year B: Mark 14:1- 15:47; Year C: Luke 22:14-23:56 ‘St. Clare’ by Simone Martini (1312-1320). Public Domain To…

Excerpt from, Lent With the Saints: Daily Reflections, © Greg Friedman, OFM Isaiah 43:16-21; Psalm 126:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5, 6; Philippians 3:8-14; John 8:1-11 ‘Jeremiah’ by Michelangelo (1508-1512) in the Sistine Chapel. Public Domain The figure…

After a Latin American Jesuit was elected yesterday, we asked SJB friars what qualities and talents they thought the new Pope should possess. Some talked about their hopes and expectations. Others just wanted to share their elation  …