Inspiration

Saint Francis of Assisi receives the stigmata

The Stigmata of St. Francis: Embracing the Crucified Christ 

God marked Francis with the stigmata: the total gift of Christ in his suffering and death on the cross. 

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Illustration of St. Padre Pio

Padre Pio: A Saint for All Seasons 

Padre Pio continues to inspire the faith lives of believers worldwide. 
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man writing in journal

Creativity and Soul-Making 

“What’s the fear?” she asked.  I paused. “I guess I just feel like creativity is part of who I am. And when I don’t have time to create, I feel out of whack. How can I be a good dad ...
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Artificial intelligence

Faith and Family: Where Technology and Humanity Meet 

As a proud member of Gen X, I can remember life both before and after the boom of the Internet.
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Canticle of the Creatures

The Canticle of the Creatures

The return to the Portiuncula was by way of Borgo San Sepolcro, Monte Casale, and Citta di Castello.
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The Dangers of Christian Nationalism

Mark Shea is an author, blogger, and longtime contributor to the St. Anthony Messenger. He often takes on challenging topics that face Catholics today. His September 2024 cover story, “The Dangers of Christian Nationalism,” in the St. Anthony Messenger explores the rise of nationalistic ...
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Painting of Saint Bonaventure

St. Bonaventure: Loving God with Heart and Mind 

The life and message of St. Bonaventure can provide a framework for understanding both the world and your personal calling. 
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