All Souls Day

Prayer, Saint Anthony

The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls Day) All Souls Day Mass is, in a very real way a funeral liturgy. The only thing missing is a casket with a loved one in it. Praying…

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"He'll never let you down!"

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We receive many letters from our readers about St. Anthony.  Here’s one from Linda in Amherst. Dear Sirs, I really never knew much about St. Anthony until recently. I asked for his help to find my glasses, which I…

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What was the best moment in your life?

Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis

Living for that “sacred here and now” Welcome October! This is one of the most beautiful months of the year. The autumn colors in our portion of the state are becoming vivid. We are in for an incredible fall…

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Quick help from St. Anthony

Prayer, Saint Anthony

Lose something important? St. Anthony came through quickly for Marie Dear Father, Enclosed is a “thank you” check in honor of St. Anthony. I dropped my checkbook in a public parking lot but didn’t notice it until an hour…

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Fr. Hilarion Kistner, OFM

Prayer, Saint Francis, Senior Friars

By age 85, most people have earned the right to just sit back, relax and enjoy their days of retirement.  That is just not the case with Fr. Hilarion Kistner, O.F.M.  He is a very energetic and busy friar…

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Fr. Richard's mission: preaching, healing

Missions, Prayer

Fr. Richard Goodin, OFM, receives a blessing from Provincial Minister Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM, and the congregation Thanks to technology, missionaries are only a phone call or a Skype session away. But they are separated from loved…

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Why do you wear a crucifix?

Prayer

Last Sunday the Church celebrated the Exultation of the Holy Cross. Fr. Dave Kobak, OFM, gives a thoughtful commentary. “Today we give special attention to The Holy Cross, or more importantly: to Jesus Christ, who surrendered His…

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'It's Wonderful' to Ask St Anthony for Help

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  Have you ever felt the frenzy of Uncle Billy in the movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life”? Ask St. Anthony to find your lost items.   Dear Shrine Staff, I have many St. Anthony stories because I am always losing things.…

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Fr. Robert wouldn't give up on his dream

Advent and Christmas, Missions, News

  Fr. Robert Seay, OFM Fr. Robert Seay, OFM always dreamed of being a Franciscan priest.   It took him, however, a little longer than most to realize his dream.  Fr. Robert is African American, one of two in…

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The Solemn Profession of Br. Michael Charron and Br. Colin King

Events, News, Vocations

Br. Michael Charron, OFM, (left) and Br. Colin King, OFM (right) receive applauds from Provincial Minister Fr. Jeff Scheeler, OFM, and Br. Adam Farkas, OFM ‘How blessed we are’ Side by side, brothers make the promise of…

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