St. Anthony Messenger

Celebrating the month of October

Dear Reader: A Lot to Celebrate

The month of October is a special one for us here at Franciscan Media, the parent company of this magazine. This is the month when we celebrate the feast of St. Francis. 

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dying, wilting flower

Dear Reader: A World Waiting to Exhale

When I think of what our country has faced in recent years, I’m only beginning to understand how my mental health has taken a hit. 
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Butterfly's lifespan

Dear Reader: Endings and Beginnings

It has been said that the only constant in life is change. We are surrounded by it every day. And while change can be hard, it can also bring forth new things. 
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tree that turns into a gun illustrating gun violence

Gun Violence and the Right to Life

When the worst of COVID-19 was finally in our rearview mirrors, those who survived should have rejoiced. Instead, we got angry.
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Summer Streaming

While the summer months are perfect for beach reads and thumbing through mindless magazines, streaming is also a terrific way to beat the heat.
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Franciscan Media products win awards

Franciscan Media Honored with 17 Catholic Media Association Awards

Franciscan Media was honored with 17 awards by the Catholic Media Association for work they produced in 2022.
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Sister Rose Pacatte

Dear Reader: So Long, Sister Rose…

I knew it was something important when Rose Pacatte, FSP, asked me to call her one afternoon in late 2022.
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