St. Anthony Messenger

December 2019

Las Posadas: A Mexican Christmas Tradition

Christopher Heffron

The story of Christ's birth has been told and retold so many times it could have lost its luster generations ago. But it hasn't—not even close.

Old man reading a newspaper in his house

Dear Reader: Good News in Bad Times

Christopher Heffron

At St. Anthony Messenger, we play a role in the media you consume.

2019 in Review

Christopher Heffron

In his Four Quartets, T.S. Eliot wrote that "last year's words belong to last year's language, and next year's words await another voice. " If he were alive today, what verses would Eliot use to describe 2019?

Christmas in the Holy Land

Greg Friedman, OFM

Visiting the birthplace of Jesus makes an indelible mark on pilgrims, who describe the experience as profound, peaceful, and joyful.

Your Christmas Music Playlist

Daniel Imwalle

By the time you read this column, you might already be burned out on Christmas music, and we're just now actually getting into the season!

Mission

We are Franciscan Media, a sponsored ministry of the Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Guadalupe Province. We strive to inspire a loving world that embraces the Franciscan spirit of harmony, joy, and simplicity. May our resources renew your spirit as we share God’s love in the spirit of St. Francis.