St. Anthony Messenger

September 2017

Notes from a Friar: The Core Teachings of St. Francis

Murray Bodo, OFM

The bedrock of St. Francis' ministry is the foundation under which his brothers walk today.

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artistic rendering of St. Teresa of Calcutta

St. Teresa of Calcutta: A Mystic for Our Times

Christopher Heffron

A visionary, Mother Teresa comforted the sick as they wrestled with death. No person was beyond her capacity for love and compassion.

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The Social Mania behind Social Media

Christopher Heffron

SocIal Media isn't going away. So how do we navigate it?

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The Seven Sorrows of Mary

Jeanette Martino Land

Let us ponder the seven sorrows of Mary.

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Blessed Stanley Rother

María Ruiz Scaperlanda

This Oklahoma priest’s September 23 beatification is a testament to his legacy as peacemaker and martyr.

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All In with Harry Connick Jr.

Rose Pacatte, FSP

This world-famous actor and musician has a driving force: his Catholic faith.

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Seek truth and report it. Minimize harm. Act independently. Be accountable and transparent. Those are the four principles that the Society of Professional Journalists says are the foundation of ethical journalism.

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Our Mission

Franciscan Media strives to inspire a loving world that embraces the spirit of harmony, joy, and simplicity. May our resources renew your spirit as we share God’s love in the spirit of St. Francis and St. Clare.