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A New Perspective on Christian Parenting
Contrary to traditional adult-child relationships, this mom presents a gentle parenting method rooted in child liberation theology, which calls for respecting and empowering children.
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The Upper Room Crisis Hotline
She’s talked to murderers, abusers, and even those wrestling with the occult. Sister Mary Frances Seeley and volunteers answer all calls with a message of God’s unconditional love and prayerful support.
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One Nation Under God
A walk along the Tijuana-San Diego border opens this pilgrim’s eyes to the plight of refugees.
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The Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe have made the difficult decision to conclude the operations of Franciscan Media by the end of 2025. Our daily features, including Saint of the Day, Minute Meditations, and Pause+Pray—as well as our popular newsletter—will continue!
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Lady Jacoba and the Spirituality of Presence 

The Road to Emmaus

The Road to Emmaus: Accompanying Those with Mental Illness 

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Joan Chittister, OSB, on St. Hildegard of Bingen

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When Someone You Love Loses Faith

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Saint Vincent of Zaragossa

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Savor the Sacraments

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Don’t Forget the Caregivers

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Tribulation Statements in the Bible

Features

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The Social Justice Prophets

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A New Understanding of the Prayer of St. Francis 

Sin and rings of a tree

The Structures of Sin 

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Pray as You Are

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A Practical Guide to Death for Catholics  

Commentary

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When Words Fall Short

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The Way of Compassion

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An Antidote to Loneliness

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10 Verbs to Live By

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Profiles & Vocations

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Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission 

Brother Clark Berge, SSF

Brother Clark Berge, SSF: Running with the Spirit of Francis 

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Sister Kathy Warren, OSF: A Franciscan Journey of Renewal, Dialogue, and Service

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Teresa Redder, OFS: Secular Franciscan and Servant Leader

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Sister Margaret Carney, OSF: A Lifetime of Footsteps on the Franciscan Way 

Podcast

Episode 27

Mary Beth Ingham, CSJ

John Duns Scotus: Four Theological Insights that Change Everything
Episode 26

Michael Calabria, OFM

The Sultan and St. Francis
Episode 25

Ronald Rolheiser, OMI

A Spirituality of Aging and Letting Go

Voices

Tyler Grudi, OFM

Online: Franciscan Spirit
Dilexi te’s Urgent Plea: Risk the Poor or Lose Jesus

Patricia Breen McNeil

Nov/Dec 2025 Issue
What Is Mine to Do? 

Daniel Imwalle

September 2025 Cover
Sister Norma Pimentel’s Mission 
Featured Issue

April 2025

St. Anthony Messenger

Dear Reader

‘We Happy Few’

Editorial

Opening Our Ears to Our Lady 

Feature

St. Francis and Christmas: A Celebration of Love 

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We Are the Bricks of the Church 

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Tribulation Statements in the Bible