St. Anthony Messenger

September 2024

Cross with American Flag

Dear Reader: Cry, the Beloved Country 

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

The Dangers of Christian Nationalism 

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. 
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Saint Francis of Assisi receives the stigmata

The Stigmata of St. Francis: Embracing the Crucified Christ 

God marked Francis in soul and body with the total gift of Christ in his suffering and death on the cross. 
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Illustration of St. Padre Pio

Padre Pio: A Saint for All Seasons 

This mysterious Franciscan saint continues to inspire the faith lives of believers worldwide. 
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man writing in journal

Let Us Pray: Creativity and Soul-Making 

“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 ...
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Ten Commandment tablets

Editorial: The Ten Commandments in the Classroom 

When you think about the purpose of the public schools in our country, what comes to mind?  
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Artificial intelligence

Faith and Family: Where Technology and Humanity Meet 

As a proud member of Gen X, I can remember life both before and after the boom of the Internet.
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