Lost forever? Not if St. Anthony has anything to do with it. Terri, shares her incredulous story.          In 1982, my husband and I went to Hawaii for the first time.  Jet lagged and excited, we got up…

  Blessed Jacoba of Settesoli (1190-1273) was a follower of St. Francis of Assisi.  As Francis lay dying, he asked “Brother” Jacoba to bring him his favorite treat, almond cookies.  Francis died on the evening of…

St. Francis loved all of creation – Pet Blessings are a joyful event In his lifetime, he was known simply as “Il Poverello,” the poor one. Yet few poor men in the history of the…

Are you 70½ or older?  You  Can Use Your IRA To Make A Tax-free Gift to the Franciscans If you’re 70½ or older you can make a tax-free IRA gift to the Franciscans during 2013. The American Taxpayer Relief…

Sometimes St. Anthony finds what you don’t yet have. Enjoy this encouraging story from Cindy in Michigan.   I am writing this letter and making this donation in thanksgiving for my son-in-law finding a job after 6 ½ years.  He…

An answered prayer through St. Anthony’s help lead Edward to share his garden’s bounty   “I too have a story to share of a small miracle by St. Anthony. I recently could not find my Driver’s License and after looking…

St. Anthony cares for us in loving and humorous ways. Enjoy this story from one of our donors.   “St. Anthony has a sense of humor. I had a bad experience dating someone, and when it was over,…

We receive hundreds of wonderful, inspiring stories of prayers answered by St. Anthony.  Enjoy this one from a caring mother.   My son called me on a Saturday and was telling me how he lost his glasses while on…

Our donors have great St. Anthony stories.  What a loving and practical way to honor St. Anthony and your friends.   I am donating for a friend (a Protestant

Br. Gabriel plays the piano at the St. Anthony Shrine. Br. Gabriel Balassone recently celebrated his Golden Jubilee and his 80th birthday.   After 50 years as a friar, the calm and self-effacing Br. Gabriel says he most…