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Celebrating quietly, joyfully

Prayer, Saint Clare, Saint Francis

On June 24, 2020, the Poor Clares Cincinnati celebrated their 30th anniversary.

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Teaching the Soul to Speak

Prayer, Saint Clare, Saint Francis

The latest book by Fr. Murray Bodo, OFM.

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A Profession to remember

Vocations

Each Rite of Profession is unique, but the July 2 ceremony at the novitiate in Santa Barbara, Calif., was especially profound for the US-6 novices making their first vows.

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10 steps to protect your family

Estate Planning

The COVID-19 crisis has prompted many people to take action and take care of estate planning. Here are 10 steps you can take to protect yourself, your family, and your legacy.

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A very different St. Anthony Feast day

Prayer, Saint Anthony

Thousands of people around the world watched the live streamed Feast of St. Anthony. Now the St. Anthony Novena will be live streamed every Tuesday!

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A new generation of Servants of God

Vocations

The Postulancy program is an intense orientation to Franciscan community, life, and prayer as well as ministry. Get to know some of our Friars in Formation.

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I found St. Anthony!

Prayer, Saint Anthony

I felt so sad for this lost statue. I knew he had to have belonged to somebody who loved him and felt like he needed to come home with me. And try as I might I couldn’t identify which Saint he was.

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I just knew St. Anthony was with me

Prayer, Saint Anthony

"I stayed up searching and cleaning until 1 a.m. I could not find my keys."

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Thank you God for St. Anthony

Prayer, Saint Anthony

Jessica has known St. Anthony since she was a little girl, but when she prayed the St. Anthony Novena with us, her devotion soared.

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St. Anthony and COVID-19

Prayer, Saint Anthony

Our followers on social media trust in the intercession of St. Anthony. In a recent online query we asked them to share how St. Anthony is helping them during the Coronavirus pandemic. Out of thousands of responses and comments on Facebook and Instagram, we chose a few to share with you today.

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Jamaican Franciscan Missions and Covid-19

Missions

The simple truth is, without God’s gift of benefactors our presence and ministry here would be in great jeopardy! 

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Food distribution in New Orleans

Missions

Two hundred food baskets were distributed to families in the Upper Ninth Ward in New Orleans.

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Ministering to the Most Vulnerable During the Covid-19 Crisis

Missions

When the virus hit our nation and businesses shut down, doors were closed, and people retreated to the safety and security of their homes, St. Francis Seraph Ministries immediately sprang into action, knowing that the marginalized people they serve need them more than ever.

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St. Anthony found my diamond earring

Prayer, Saint Anthony

I said, as I always do when I lose anything, “St. Anthony, St. Anthony, please look around, something is lost that must be found.”

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St. Anthony protects lost boy

Prayer, Saint Anthony

St. Anthony has protected me all my life. I cannot express to you the affinity and love I feel for him. I know he’s here beside me

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A special message from Fr. John

Serving the poor

COVID-19 had turned our world upside down and sparked much uncertainty. Now more than ever before, those who are hungry, homeless, sick, and in despair need our services and spiritual support.

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I never give up on St. Anthony

Prayer, Saint Anthony

A few weeks ago, I realized that my wedding rings were missing. I started to look for them and became very distressed as I searched for them.

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St. Anthony found my rosary

Prayer, Saint Anthony

"I was so sad, but then I remembered to pray to St. Anthony for help. So that morning in chapel, I did just that."

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Praying for my son with St. Anthony

Prayer, Saint Anthony

"God bless us, every one, and thank you, dear St. Anthony for your continued guidance."

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An evening song and a lost phone

Prayer, Saint Anthony

St. Anthony showed Michael exactly where his phone had fallen.

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Jamaica and the Pandemic

Missions

"In prosperous times poverty is all too present.  In these times when thousands of employees have been furloughed, the suffering is enhanced."

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An Easter blessing

Lent and Easter

The Risen One continues to transform darkness into blessing and light for darkness is not dark for Jesus and the night is as clear as day.

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A wake-up call for humanity

Prayer

Paul Marcarelli, the actor known as “Test Man” in the Verizon commercials that ran for years, made iconic the phrase: “Can you hear me now?” Those words echo in my head as the world navigates its way through COVID-19. 

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Franciscan Joy: Trust in God; be not afraid

Lent and Easter

"The true meaning of Easter joy, which is found only when we are staring at the chaos in our lives and in the world and yet still can somehow trust that there is nothing, truly, to be afraid of.

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The Power of the Cross

Prayer

Fr. Cliff Hennings, OFM, reflects on the cross of Our Lord, Jesus Christ.

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God's work in times of crisis

Prayer

In this time of crisis, what is God trying to tell us? Fr. Cliff Hennings, OFM, reflects on our current situation in light of the coronavirus pandemic.

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The Annunciation

Prayer

Fr. Mark Soehner, OFM, reflects on the Annunciation and its timeless message.

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Online Mass services

Prayer

Although our churches are closed to public worship services because of the Coronavirus, we are still praying for you.  Many churches are open for personal prayer time or offering mass via live streaming.

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Know that we care

Prayer

Provincial Minister Mark Soehner's message of love and care during this time of uncertainty.

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St. Anthony found my ring

Prayer, Saint Anthony

Linda's ring had definitely disappeared until St. Anthony came into the picture.

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