Candles are a gentle reminder of our prayers to the Lord. Everyday, candles are lighted in the chapel and the outdoor shrine asking for the intercession of St. Anthony. Thanks St. Anthony, and most of all thank…

Celebrating Pope Francis’ Jubilee Year of Mercy ~ Mercy is very dear to Franciscans, in fact in some ways, it is our vocation.  An early life of St. Francis, called the Legend of the Three Companions, described our…

 Thanks for all you do to make our work possible. ~ ABOUT THE ART: T = Tau cross: A simple cross based on the Greek T.  Francis used the Tau cross in his writings. H…

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God…. ” John 1:1 ~ Franciscan Media seeks to spread the Word that is Jesus Christ.  All their publications, products, and…

A living sign of the Father’s love in the world ~ Pope Francis has long made mercy one of the primary focuses of his papacy. Because he has sought to reach those in the fold…

Fr. John received this St. Anthony story from fellow Franciscan friar J.J. Gonchar ~ Dear John, Peace! The ‘Finding of the Lost’ was similar to what happened to me some months ago. I had lost my house key.  I…

 Prepare for Advent and the Holiday season with thoughtful books and gifts from our ministries ~ Advent prepares our hearts to receive Christ.  Franciscan Media is your resource for inspiration and holiday gift-giving.

St. Anthony purr-fectly finds this elusive feline ~ St. Anthony finds animals also! St. Anthony has helped me too many times to mention but this one takes the cake. My wife and I were watching my daughters cat…

“They are going to see one of the most generous personalities currently in the world.” –Tunney King, father of Br. Colin King, OFM ~

   The vastness of sand and sea can’t keep St. Anthony from finding a treasured ring. ~ Years ago my husband took his aunt, our two little girls and myself to the beach. I was heavily…