St. Anthony Messenger
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.
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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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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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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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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Presence and Surrender
As I gave our son his nightly bath, my wife, Lauren (who I call La La), showered in the other bathroom. It dawned on me: Is this the only time she gets to herself each day? Those 15 minutes in ...
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Gun Violence and the Right to Life