Fr. David Convertino, OFM Happy Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption! Before I share my reflection on today’s Feast Day, I must tell you that I am glad to be back from Rome. It was a business trip – meetings with the Order’s Minister General, who represents…
Read MoreThe Feast of St. Clare is celebrated on August 11. We've compiled resources to help you honor this great saint.
Read MoreSt. Benedict Scapular – Photo by Autom.com Years ago, I lost a very special ring. It was gone about a year. Eventually, I remembered to pray to St. Anthony and I then found it in a box of dog bones in my laundry room! Then, I lost my…
Read MoreFr. David Convertino, OFM My name is Fr. David, I would like to make a full confession – I’m a little nervous about my first letter to you. What should I say? How should I start? How should I acknowledge our beloved Fr. John? He is one tough…
Read MorePray the Solemn Novena to St. Clare of Assisi with us! Sign up to receive the novena prayers in your email inbox beginning August 2 through August 10, culminating in St. Clare's Feast Day August 11.
Read MoreI had put all four of our children in the car and fastened them into their car seats and prepared to run some errands. Not an easy task! But alas, I could not find my keys!
Read MorePhoto by Unsplash / Austin Schmid (Editor’s Note: This is Provincial Minister Mark Soehner’s homily from the SJB Province Mass of Thanksgiving, June 16, 2023, in its entirety. He draws his reflection from Matthew’s Gospel quoted below.) The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which…
Read MoreA student came to my classroom asking if I had seen her Apple watch. She had lost it 2 WEEKS AGO and was afraid to tell her parents it was lost.
Read MoreSt. Anthony comes to the aid of a daughter searching for a missing picture of her father for his funeral service.
Read MoreFr. David Convertino, OFM, will be exploring St. Anthony of Padua's life, miracles, prayers, preaching, and more in a thought-provoking new video series!
Read MoreFr. Greg Friedman, OFM, enlisted the help of St. Anthony after losing some very important friary keys.
Read MoreDid you know you can use your IRA to create a charitable gift annuity that will provide you with lifetime income and support our Franciscan friars?
Read MoreRichard lost his cell phone when he was traveling in Spain! See how a prayer to St. Anthony helped.
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Read MoreCathy's favorite intercessor is St. Anthony. When she lost an earring in her classroom and couldn't locate it, she didn't hesitate to call on our trusted patron saint.
Read MoreSt. Anthony helped a couple locate a missing swimsuit after much prayer and searching.
Read MoreJanuary 16th is a significant date in the life of St. Anthony of Padua.
Read MoreIt's not too late to support the Franciscans with a tax-smart gift in 2022!
Read MoreFr. John Bok reflects on St. Francis, St. Anthony and the Incarnation of Jesus.
Read MoreEven though her situation seemed hopeless, Constance called on St. Anthony for help.
Read MoreAdvent is a time of waiting. Br. Tim Sucher, OFM, reflects on what we are waiting for and the Franciscan view of the Incarnation.
Read MoreThis year, 100 percent of the funds raised from our Province’s Giving Tuesday efforts will go to support our Jamaican Mission!
Read MoreGregory took a tumble on the sidewalk but St. Anthony came through.
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