St. Anthony Messenger

Realities of Life

When Sister Maria Louise Edwards encountered the remains of a little girl in the desert borderland between the United States and Mexico, she exclaimed: “This little girl mattered!” Although the child’s name was never discovered, her existence certainly mattered to God.

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‘We Happy Few’

2026 has yet to show her face, but I know that my lay colleagues and this beautiful magazine have made the journey worth taking.
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God’s Work in Us

Let yourself pray without asking God for “something that I want.”
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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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God Loves Our Imperfections

God looks at us and sees the beauty of who we are, and that beauty is not a result of our being perfect.
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Dear Reader: ‘Peace to This House’ 

Francis of Assisi had rather specific instructions for how his brothers should go about their lives.
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Book Briefs

Enjoy these reviews of new books for summer reading!
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