St. Anthony Messenger

Notes from a Friar: Holding On to Christmas

Jeremy Harrington, OFM

This Christmas, I hope you are feeling the deep joy of Jesus’ presence, in spite of so many recent challenges.

Mary Jo Dangel

This popular and enduring Christmas song’s plea for peace is as relevant today as when it was written, during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Diane M. Houdek

When God became flesh, became one of us, he took on that flesh through this young woman with a spirit open to surprise and wonder and possibility.

Martin Pable, OFM Cap

“May God smile on you and be merciful to you. May God turn his regard toward you and give you peace.” —St. Francis of Assisi

Daniel Imwalle

If there's a salve to this infection of the soul, it will be found in compassion, action, and a willingness to get out of our comfort zones.

John Feister

Should the Church welcome LGBT members? “What would Jesus do?” asks this popular author and Jesuit priest.

Susan Hines-Brigger

This Catholic outreach program delivers Christmas gifts—and smiles—to children in developing countries.