Fr. Maximilian Kolbe, OFM, Conv., volunteered to die in place of a stranger in the German death camp of Auschwitz. Journey through Lent with St. Maximilian Kolbe Pray with us during Lent with this year’s pocket-size prayer booklet,…
Read MoreThe first-time plea to St. Anthony I’m very grateful to St. Anthony as he has helped me so many times in my religious life. My first plea to St. Anthony was around 5 years ago when I visited my…
Read MoreChris’ necklace: St. Teresa of Calcutta (blessed in Rome at her canonization), Miraculous Medal, Sacred Heart of Jesus (from her mom) Strength in faith I had taken off a necklace I wear “religiously” because I was working in…
Read MoreFr. Casey Cole, OFM After his very successful first book and nationwide tour Br. Casey, now Fr. Casey is back! And he has written another book published by Franciscan Media! Let Go releases in January…
Read MoreLonging for Light You are invited to join us for a new Advent series entitled, Longing for light, at the St. Anthony Shrine, 5000 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45223. The three Wednesdays during Advent, we’ll gather from…
Read MoreI am so grateful to St. Anthony and wanted to share my experience with you. I recently received my mother’s wedding ring set from my father’s estate. I rarely wear it and when I do, I always take it…
Read MoreFor unto you a child is born ~ Bring your friends and family to ‘A Franciscan Christmas’ in historic Over-the-Rhine in Cincinnati. Enter the courtyard of St. Francis Seraph Church on the corner of Liberty and Vine to meditate on…
Read MoreAnna Marie’s beloved bulldog, Moni, (short for Monarch) because of her amazing transformation from a feeble puppy mill mama who had never seen sunlight or grass, to a strong and beautiful dog who loved everyone she met. A…
Read MoreHappy Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, a saint for all times, a saint for all people. On Oct. 4, Christians around the world remember one of the great heroes of our faith, and the current pope’s namesake. Thanks…
Read MoreThe Feast of St. Francis of Assisi is on October 4 SOLEMN NOVENA in HONOR of ST. FRANCIS of ASSISI We invite you to join us in praying the Solemn Novena to St. Francis with…
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