Fr. John Quigley, OFM, celebrates Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy ~ “Jesus Christ is the face of the Father’s mercy.  These words might well sum up the mystery of the Christian faith,” quotes Fr. John reading…

Impossibly lost? Not when you ask St. Anthony for help! ~ Thank You St. Anthony! I have a cross and earring set that I made several years ago.  The first time I wore the set was on a four hour shopping trip. …

A fast-track to St. Anthony’s prayers ~ I call upon St. Anthony so often the he is on my speed dial.  He is after all, my friend.  After finding several things for me, my husband said, “That…

Except for a few scratches and the steel guard around the back of the scooter missing, all other things are intact. The engine is in perfect condition. My family gave up hope, but not I ~ Last…

Focused Lenten Almsgiving ~ Br. Tim with his Missioning Crucifix The traditional practices of Lent are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Sometimes it helps to give a focus to those practices. So this Lent, in an act of…

Pray with us during ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ ~ When Pope Francis announced the Jubilee Year of Mercy, one of the things he called for was “24 Hours for the Lord,” to be held on the Friday and…

In almost 39 years as a priest, “I never did an anointing in a hospital while surgery was going on,” says Fr. Al Hirt, OFM ~ Fr. Al Hirt, OFM That changed when Fr. Al got…

St. Peters Basilica in Vatican City  Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Italy September 27 – October 7, 2016 ~ Join Fr. Larry Zurek, OFM, for an incredible tour of some of Italy’s most sacred and…

Jeanne hand-made this quilt for her niece’s son. The design is called “Eye Spy” . . . it’s meant for the parents and baby to play the “I spy with my little eye” game, so it has many…

Do you share the love of St. Anthony with your friends?  Share how he intercedes to the Lord for their needs. ~ Dear Fr. John, My St. Anthony story involves my dear friend of 60 years, Helen.  Every time…