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June 13 is the Feast of St. Anthony!

Events, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

June 13 is the Feast of St. Anthony!

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Book raises $17,000 for Jamaican Missions.

Missions, Newsletter, Prayer, Support the Friars

"In the Land of Soon Come" supports Jamaican Mission

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In Praise of a Franciscan Friend Whose Legacy Reflected Her Life

Estate Planning, News, Prayer, Support the Friars

Fr. Pat Mc Closkey, OFM, remembers his good friend and benefactor, Barbara Sonnenberg

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Exciting news from Fr. John!

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Exciting news from Fr. John

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Marchers met with miles of smiles

Events, News

“It’s the friars!” “Hey, Roger Bacon!” “We love you, friars!” “Hey, Br. Gene!” Those were some of the comments that we heard during the Opening Day Parade for the Cincinnati Reds on April 3, 2017.

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Br. Gabriel sings Jesus the Lord

Lent and Easter, Newsletter, Prayer, Senior Friars

Br. Gabriel Balassone, OFM, sings Jesus the Lord.

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The Breath of God Within Us

Jesus, Newsletter, Prayer, Senior Friars

"Yahweh" the Breath of God Within Us

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Book recommendations from Franciscan Media

Jesus, News, Newsletter, Pope Francis, Prayer, Saint Clare, Saint Francis

Meeting God in the Upper Room: Three Moments to Change Your Life Monsignor Peter J. Vaghi Recalling his own Holy Land pilgrimage experience, Monsignor Peter Vaghi explores three significant events in the life of the early Church that can be traced back to the Upper Room in…

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St. Anthony's sweet intercession.

Jesus, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

St. Anthony's Sweet Intercession

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Lent with Br. Casey Cole, OFM

Lent and Easter, Prayer, Saint Francis, Vocations

Br. Casey’s latest video, “Confidence” ~ Lent is upon us, a time of prayer, reflection, and unity with God. But sometimes we miss important aspects of this holy season while we are in the midst of it. Br. Casey Cole, OFM In a weekly Lenten blog…

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St. Anthony, the key to finding what is lost.

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

St. Anthony, the key to finding what is lost.

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Authentic peace begins with charity

Jesus, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis

Authentic peace begins with charity

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Praise for 'Lent with St. Francis'

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

Lent with St. Francis, 2017: Meditations and Prayers for Each Day of Lent was very popular and we completely ran out.  We asked you to share your thoughts about the booklet. Mark Carroll, Secular Franciscan from Bay Village had some compelling thoughts that we decided to share with…

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Depression and Anxiety and Faith

Jesus, Newsletter, Prayer

Fr. Jim Van Vurst brings hope of God’s love to oppressed ~ Many people would say we are currently living in an “age of anxiety and depression.” You may have heard people refer to our present time (world-wide) in this way and it’s not hard to understand why. I…

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Mardi Gras Fundraiser

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

Mardi Gras celebration

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St. Anthony Quad Beer Release Fundraiser

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Join the friars for the St. Anthony Quad Beer Release and Fundraiser on February 28, 'Fat Tuesday'

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Spartan living in Africa

Missions, News, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis, Vocations

Many needs to be filled for the people and friars living in Kenya.

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More than one St. Anthony story to tell.

Missions, News, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Mary Beth shares two stories of St. Anthony’s help.

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Hearing St. Anthony

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Paul heard, "Stop and get out of the vehicle"

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Resources for your journey through Lent

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

Free pocket booklet for Lent!

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What is salvation?

Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis

Fr. Jim Van Vurst, OFM, explains salvation.

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Navy Veteran Frank Silva Pledges 10% of Estate to Franciscans

Missions, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis

Navy Veteran Frank Silvia pledges 10% to the Province.

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The Christmas that almost wasn't

Advent and Christmas, Events, Missions, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis

Br. Al and volunteers distribute CarePax on the streets of Detroit.

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St. Anthony's Quad Beer

Events, Missions, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

St. Anthony Shrine and Urban Artifact Brewery collaborate to raise money for our ministries and missions.

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Fr. Mark Soehner, OFM - A Franciscan Reflection on the Year of Mercy

Events, Newsletter, Pope Francis, Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis, Year of Mercy

Fr. Mark Soehner, OFM - A Franciscan Reflection on the Year of Mercy

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Two nice people celebrate their blessings

Missions, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis

Wedding anniversaries support ministries in Negril, Jamaica.

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St. Anthony finds lost dog

Prayer, Saint Anthony

This may sound silly to you – but – we (my husband and I – both 89 years) were dog sitting while my daughter and her husband went on vacation.

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What is heaven really like?

Newsletter, Prayer, Senior Friars

What is heaven like?

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Franciscan Artists & Friends exhibit

Advent and Christmas, Events, Newsletter, Prayer, Senior Friars

Artists help us see the world in a different way.

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A Franciscan Christmas

Advent and Christmas, Events, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis, Senior Friars

Franciscan Advent and Christmas events

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