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Changing of the Guard...Guardian at St. Anthony Shrine

Newsletter, Saint Anthony, Saint Francis

Fr. Carl Langenderfer Fr. Carl Langenderfer spent the last 12 years at St. Anthony Friary and Shrine, first as formation director for the Postulants, then as Guardian and Director of the St Anthony Shrine.  On July 1, Fr.…

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Mother turns to St Anthony for daughter with T-cell Leukemia

Jesus, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

God heals through the intercession of St. Anthony ~ Hello! I wanted to share my story of intercession at the Shrine. We call Cincinnati our home and we attend the novena on Tuesdays as a family when possible.…

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You are invited to an evening with Robert Ellsberg

Events, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony, Saint Clare, Saint Francis

Robert Ellsberg Bestselling author Robert Ellsberg to speak at St. Anthony Shrine ~ Please join the Franciscan friars on Wednesday, July 19 at 7:00 PM, as Franciscan Media hosts an evening with Robert Ellsberg at the St.…

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The spiritual wisdom of Fr. Joe Rayes, OFM

Missions, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Francis, Senior Friars

Fr. Joe Rayes, OFM In 1987, Fr. Joe Rayes, OFM wrote a book called Living Religious Vows, but what impressed people the most was that he lived what he preached.  Fr. Joe was a passionate man…

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June 13 is the Feast of St. Anthony!

Events, Newsletter, Prayer, Saint Anthony

Celebrate with the Franciscans! ~ June 13 is the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua.  St. Anthony, one of the most popular saints in the Church, was born in 1195 and died in 1231.  He was only…

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Book raises $17,000 for Jamaican Missions.

Missions, Newsletter, Prayer, Support the Friars

Author Barb Coyle holds her book, “In the Land of “Soon Come” illustrated by 14-year-old Taylor Kling. I wrote in a previous newsletter that Barb had written a children’s book called In the Land of Soon Come. …

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Exciting news from Fr. John!

Events, Missions, Newsletter, Saint Anthony

“Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.” –St Anthony of Padua We are excited to bring you some great news from an anonymous benefactors whose actions are speaking louder than words.  Like…

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Br. Gabriel sings Jesus the Lord

Lent and Easter, Newsletter, Prayer, Senior Friars

“Let all creation bend the knee, to the Lord” ~ The beautiful hymn, Jesus the Lord, by Roc O’Connor, SJ, has been sung by many choirs and soloists but this rendition by bassist Br. Gabriel Balassone, OFM,…

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The Breath of God Within Us

Jesus, Newsletter, Prayer, Senior Friars

“Yahweh” ~ It is amazing how the revelation given us by God in the Book of Genesis, the first book of the Old Testament, says so much in so few words. In fact, though Genesis is 50 chapters long,…

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Book recommendations from Franciscan Media

Jesus, News, Newsletter, Pope Francis, Prayer, Saint Clare, Saint Francis

Meeting God in the Upper Room: Three Moments to Change Your Life Monsignor Peter J. Vaghi Recalling his own Holy Land pilgrimage experience, Monsignor Peter Vaghi explores three significant events in the life of the early Church…

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