St. Anthony Messenger
Dear Reader: Ashes to Ashes
Lent is a season of solemn travel—toward God and with God. We at Franciscan Media are with you on the journey.
Sister Shirley Shafranek, OFS/T
You could say that Sister Shirley Shafranek, OFS/T, was born a Franciscan and that, as her life unfolded, so did her realization that God was calling her to religious life.
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The Franciscan Embrace of ‘the Other’
The call to enter into the world of “the other” contains a costly component. Moving from accepted bias, taboos, and prejudices is not an easy step.
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Why St. Anthony Holds the Child Jesus
Next to Mary of Nazareth, the saint most often seen in artwork holding the child Jesus in his arms is St. Anthony of Padua.
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Franciscan Inspirations: Memories of Padua
As the feast of Saint Anthony (June 13) draws near, my memories go back to Padua where I spent several days in 2014.
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San Antonio: The City of Saint Anthony
You do not have to walk very far along the famous Riverwalk that winds through the heart of San Antonio before you run into a lovely, life-size statue of Anthony of Padua.
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St. Anthony: Portugal’s Favorite Son
In this month of celebration, it’s difficult to believe that St. Anthony ever left the city of his birth. He surely can be found there now.
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