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St. Anthony helps mom build children's faith

Prayer, Saint Anthony

St. Anthony helps build the faith of Elizabeth's children.

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New member of Duns Scotus friary

Pet Blessing

Say hello to Kody, the newest "friar"

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125 years and still going strong

Saint Anthony

Few magazines are blessed to complete 125 years of publication. Thanks to you, our loyal readers, we will begin our 126th year next month. A short look back at our changing Church, government, society, and culture seems in order.

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A lifetime of faith and service

Estate Planning, Support the Friars

Six Decades of Love, Family and Community Lead Couple to Create Legacy Continuing Lifetime of Faith and Service

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Fun and Fraternity

Events, News

Friars march in the Reds Day Parade.

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St. Anthony sighting

Prayer, Saint Anthony

Unbelievable miracle of St. Anthony I always thought of St. Anthony as the boring Saint. After all, all he is known for is finding lost things, compared to more exciting saints that were martyred or performed amazing miracles. Well, after finding a novena to this saint I decided to…

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Gifts that pay you

Support the Friars

Consider a Charitable Gift Annuity with the Franciscans.

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A blessing beyond measure

Missions, Support the Friars

Thank you from Raymond and Marie Rose Sometimes it’s hard to imagine how financial contributions actually impact the lives of those less fortunate. Donations are sent off with thoughts, prayers, and knowledge that others are being helped, but it’s not always possible to grasp the extent to which generosity…

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Saving a shrine with work, prayers and the grace of God

Missions

Fr. Alex Kratz has invested work and prayer into the restoration of the Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Pontiac, Michigan.

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NBC Left Field features our Fr. Richard Goodin

Vocations

Fr. Richard Goodin, OFM Fr. Richard Goodin, Director of Vocations, is one of two young religious featured in “More Young Christians Heed Call to Become Priests And Nuns”, a video produced by NBC Left Field. According to Reporter Katie Engelhart’s encouraging assessment, “The number of millennials joining…

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Holy Week and the Sacred Triduum schedule at the St. Anthony Shrine

Lent and Easter

Triduum at the National Shrine of St. Anthony of Padua Passion (Palm) Sunday – March 25th 10:00 AM – Blessing of Palm & Procession/Mass Holy Week Monday – March 26th 7:30 AM – Mass Holy Week Tuesday – March…

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St. Anthony helped relieve Margot's frustration

Prayer, Saint Anthony

Margot remembers to call on St. Anthony for help.

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A glimpse of life in poverty

Missions, Serving the poor

Fr. Cliff Hennings and UC students get a glimpse of in poverty.

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Lenten practices in Berkley, Michigan

Lent and Easter, Missions

“Lent is like a laboratory for us,” says Br. Al Mascia. Parents as pupils Twice a month when Sunday Mass ends, about 60 people follow Br. Al Mascia across the street from Our Lady of La Salette Church in Berkley, Mich., for even more worship. In an era…

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Hispanic Lenten practices

Lent and Easter

According to a survey of ethnic groups in America, “Hispanics are most likely to embrace the idea of sacrifice or giving something up” for Lent, says Christianity Today. Fr. Luis Aponte-Merced, raised in Puerto Rico, can relate.

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Lenten practices in Africa

Lent and Easter, Missions

Last year Br. Tim Lamb asked young African friars in Nairobi, Kenya, what they wanted to do for Lent.

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Lenten practices in Jamaica

Lent and Easter, Missions

Pastor Jim Bok at Mary, Gate of Heaven in Jamaica Mending society Since just 4% of Jamaicans are Catholic, “I am always baffled by the fact that Ash Wednesday is a national holiday,” says Pastor Jim Bok of Mary, Gate of Heaven Parish in Negril. But beyond the…

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Navajo Lenten practices

Lent and Easter, Missions

“I have an idea that a Catholic Navajo thinks, ‘Catholics have their way, we have our way, and they are both good," says Fr. Blane Grein, OFM

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Lenten practices in high school

Lent and Easter, Missions

This year, students in Theology classes at Roger Bacon will have a hard time escaping their Lenten resolutions. They’re as close as the screen on their iPad.

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Pay a devotional visit to the St. Anthony Shrine

Events, Jesus, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis

Watch our video of the Shrine.

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Oops! St. Anthony found our lost page.

Jesus, Lent and Easter, News, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Oops! The Lent with Saint Anthony pocket booklet is missing one page!

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Kids share the fun at Friars Club

Events, Missions, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis, Senior Friars

Kids share the fun at Friars Club.

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How do you become a friar?

Jesus, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis, Vocations

Are you looking to become a friar?

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Lent with the Franciscans

Jesus, Lent and Easter, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis

Lent Preparations with Roger Lopez, OFM from Franciscan Media on Vimeo. Franciscan Media and the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land have online resources for your best Lent ever. ~ Franciscan Media, our publishing ministry, is offering daily Lenten reflections and prayers delivered right to…

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Survey results

Missions, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis, Senior Friars, Support the Friars, Vocations

How has your relationship with Franciscan friars impacted your life?

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Lost rings keep St Anthony very busy.

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

St. Anthony finds Berny's lost rings.

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St. Anthony has never failed John

Jesus, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

"Over my life span he has helped me too numerous times to count," says John

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Free pocket-size Lent with St. Anthony prayer book

Jesus, Lent and Easter, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Free pocket-size Lent with St. Anthony prayer book

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A tiny gesture of hope in Detroit

Jesus, Missions, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis

A needy Detroit neighborhood welcomes a new Franciscan friary.

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Christmas at St Anthony's Kitchen

Advent and Christmas, Jesus, Missions, Newsletter, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis

Christmas at the St. Anthony Kitchen in Jamaica

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