Franciscan Media

St. Anthony Messenger

October 2025

Changing Seasons

Embracing New Seasons

My favorite time of year has always been autumn. I love watching the colors of the trees erupt into blazing colors of orange, red, and yellow.
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Joy illustration

Finding True Joy 

Many of us feel overwhelmed by work, family responsibilities, finances, and a crammed calendar. A young mom, a retiree, and a religious sister share ways to experience Franciscan joy and simplicity amid the busyness of modern life. 
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Cincinnati Reds' pitcher Brent Suter

Brent Suter: Baseball, Faith, and the Environment 

Brent Suter, a pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds, is using his platform to share his faith and speak out on behalf of the environment.
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Autumn illustration

Autumn’s Mini Holy Season 

Consider observing this ancient holy season to renew and enrich your spiritual life this autumn. 
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Chloé Valdary during a speech

Chloé Valdary: A Modern Mystic 

Chloé Valdary, a writer and peace activist, offers an alternative approach to guide Americans through their racial and political division. 
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God's flowers for St. Francis

Follow Francis, Serve God 

Perhaps that is the singular lesson Francis left behind: God is within us; therefore, we are not only capable, but called to be holy.
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Plants of Clare

Whispers of Prayer from St. Clare 

I’ve always been fascinated by how St. Clare drew so close to God in prayer while living most of her life entirely within the enclosure of San Damiano.
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