Saint Anthony

A fast-track to St. Anthony’s prayers ~ I call upon St. Anthony so often the he is on my speed dial.  He is after all, my friend.  After finding several things for me, my husband said, “That…

Except for a few scratches and the steel guard around the back of the scooter missing, all other things are intact. The engine is in perfect condition. My family gave up hope, but not I ~ Last…

St. Peters Basilica in Vatican City  Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Italy September 27 – October 7, 2016 ~ Join Fr. Larry Zurek, OFM, for an incredible tour of some of Italy’s most sacred and…

Jeanne hand-made this quilt for her niece’s son. The design is called “Eye Spy” . . . it’s meant for the parents and baby to play the “I spy with my little eye” game, so it has many…

Do you share the love of St. Anthony with your friends?  Share how he intercedes to the Lord for their needs. ~ Dear Fr. John, My St. Anthony story involves my dear friend of 60 years, Helen.  Every time…

Candles are a gentle reminder of our prayers to the Lord. Everyday, candles are lighted in the chapel and the outdoor shrine asking for the intercession of St. Anthony. Thanks St. Anthony, and most of all thank…

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…. ” John 1:1 ~ Franciscan Media seeks to spread the Word that is Jesus Christ.  All their publications, products, and…

A living sign of the Father’s love in the world ~ Pope Francis has long made mercy one of the primary focuses of his papacy. Because he has sought to reach those in the fold…

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…

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