St. Anthony Messenger

June 2025

God Speed, Pope Francis

Christopher Heffron

Thank you, Pope Francis, for your service. We are better for it.

Pope Francis: A Pastor with the Smell of His Sheep

Pat McCloskey, OFM

During and after his election in March 2013, Pope Francis was a man of many firsts.

Why It’s So Hard to Forgive

Mark P. Shea

As Christians, forgiving others may be the toughest thing Jesus has asked us to do. The author challenges us to start small and gradually learn to turn those who have hurt us over to God.

When Your Prayers Feel Empty

Laura Stanko Britto

During our prayers, many of us struggle with feeling disconnected from God. This author offers some helpful steps to enter God’s presence.

Ilia Delio, OSF: Contemplating the Nature of the Universe

Stephen Copeland

Arguably no Franciscan theologian has bridged science and religion quite like Sister Ilia Delio, OSF.

The Pope In the Media

Franciscan Media

While there has been no shortage of news coverage about the death of Pope Francis, sometimes we need a more narrative form of storytelling to get us through the loss.