Hats off to St. Anthony for his help!

Prayer, Saint Anthony

  Photo by Lars H Knudsen at Pexels St. Anthony and God are amazing! I have an amazing story to share. My sister-in-law lost her hat while swimming in the lake today. By the time she knew it…

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Light of Assisi

Saint Clare, Saint Francis

Margaret Carney holds her latest book, Light of Assisi: The Story of Saint Clare The Story of Saint Clare Meet St. Clare of Assisi! This straightforward biography tells the story of this medieval woman from her birth to…

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"Covid can't stop the power of the Holy Spirit"

Missions

Fr. Colin King baptizes a newborn. Over the years, you have been a crucial part in the success of our Jamaican missions, partnering with us to feed the hungry, educate impoverished children, bring the Sacraments and religious education…

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Donor-Advised Funds grow in popularity. Find out why.

Estate Planning

Br. Philip Wilhelm, OFM, packs up groceries for families in need. Donor-Advised Funds, also known as DAFs, have emerged as a popular tool for charitable giving. Several advantages of using donor-advised funds to conduct your philanthropy include: Favorable…

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St. Anthony helps a pregnant woman and her unborn baby

Prayer, Saint Anthony

Photo by James Chan from Pixabay “I prayed all night” During the first weeks of my pregnancy, I desperately prayed to St. Anthony because I had a painful kidney stone. The doctors told me that if something went…

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St. Anthony helps during a trying time

Prayer, Saint Anthony

  Trust in St. Anthony In September 2019, three days into our holiday in London, my family and I were devastated when my older daughter suffered convulsions at the Waterloo Station and had to be rushed to the hospital.…

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Four Good Reasons to Donate Stock to Charity

Estate Planning

Giving appreciated stock you have held for more than a year is better than giving cash. If you own stocks that have appreciated since you purchased them, consider these reasons for giving stock to your favorite charity instead of…

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Does Your Estate Plan Measure Up?

Estate Planning

What is an effective estate plan? Estate planning is not only for the wealthy. Everyone can benefit from an estate plan that ensures your affairs will be cared for should you become incapacitated during life – and your assets…

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St. Anthony and the Power of Prayer

Prayer, Saint Anthony

Aaron Hughes, far left, snaps a family photo. The power of prayer I was moved by the St. Anthony Shrine’s inspiring and thought-provoking newsletter about the Solemn Novena to St. Anthony. I truly discovered the power of prayer…

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Start Planning for Your 2021 IRA RMD Now

Estate Planning

Plan ahead Your support has been invaluable to the Franciscan Friars of St. John the Baptist Province, so we want to share how many of our other supporters are making an impact. This year, making gifts to charity from…

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