Happy Feast of St. Clare
Saint ClareA formidable woman Read the reflections for the novena by the Poor Clares. St. Clare of Assisi was not simply a follower of Francis, she was a formidable, resolute, devout and loving saint…
Read MoreHats off to St. Anthony for his help!
Prayer, Saint AnthonyPhoto 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…
Read MoreLight of Assisi
Saint Clare, Saint FrancisMargaret 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…
Read More"Covid can't stop the power of the Holy Spirit"
MissionsFr. 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…
Read MoreDonor-Advised Funds grow in popularity. Find out why.
Estate PlanningBr. 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…
Read MoreSt. Anthony helps a pregnant woman and her unborn baby
Prayer, Saint AnthonyPhoto 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…
Read MoreSt. Anthony helps during a trying time
Prayer, Saint AnthonyTrust 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.…
Read MoreFour Good Reasons to Donate Stock to Charity
Estate PlanningGiving 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…
Read MoreDoes Your Estate Plan Measure Up?
Estate PlanningWhat 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…
Read MoreSt. Anthony and the Power of Prayer
Prayer, Saint AnthonyAaron 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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