Saint Anthony

I was shocked! ~ I always hung my gold chain with the Blessed Mother medal on the little lamp on the table.  One morning it was not there.  My husband, son and I looked for three days…

Students and parents stand in front of Josey the school van with Fr. Jim Bok, OFM, outside St. Anthony’s Kitchen Facing our future with hope ~ Because of the generosity of our donors, kids that…

Fr. Jim Van Vurst recently answered a mother’s confidential question  Since this is a very common concern for parents, with her permission, we are sharing Fr. Jim’s wise advice. ~ Dear Mary Ann, Thanks for writing. As I read your email,…

Have you ever been dead tired? ~ Colleen Mitchell We all get tired from time to time. But have you ever felt so drained that you just can’t take it anymore? Have you ever withdrawn from…

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.

Peaking 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…

… 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…

Angel 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…

There 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…

Impossibly lost? Not when you ask St. Anthony for help! ~ Thank You St. Anthony! I have a cross and earring set that I made several years ago.  The first time I wore the set was on a four hour shopping trip. …