St. Anthony Messenger

September 2024

Cry, the Beloved Country

Christopher Heffron

Being this close to the election feels precarious—like we are at some great precipice, and my instinct is to slowly back away.

The Dangers of Christian Nationalism

Mark P. Shea

A growing movement seeks to blur the line between Church and state by imposing Christian values on others, which goes against the teaching of the Church and poses a threat to democracy.

Saint Francis of Assisi receives the stigmata

The Stigmata of St. Francis: Embracing the Crucified Christ

Greg Friedman, OFM

God marked Francis with the stigmata: the total gift of Christ in his suffering and death on the cross.

Padre Pio: A Saint for All Seasons

Fr. Francesco Napolitano

This mysterious Franciscan saint continues to inspire the faith lives of believers worldwide.

Creativity and Soul-Making

Stephen Copeland

“What’s the fear?” she asked. I paused. “I guess I just feel like creativity is part of who I am. And when I don’t have time to create, I feel out of whack. How can I be a good dad ...