O Holy Night
Advent and Christmas, Prayer, Senior FriarsThe Franciscan friars wish you and your family a Blessed Advent, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year! Br. Gabriel Balassone, OFM, sings O Holy Night, recorded at the St. Anthony Shrine in 2014. The accompanying images in the video…
Read MoreCelebrate the Feast of St. Francis
Prayer, Saint FrancisBr. Vince Delorenzo with his pet bird Gracie, a Senegal Parrot. Celebrating St. Francis Please join the Franciscan friars of the Province of St. John the Baptist as they honor their founder, St. Francis of Assisi. SOLEMN NOVENA…
Read MoreIRA Gifts: A Tax-Wise Way to Support the Franciscans
Estate PlanningFriars Jeremy Harrington and Phil Wilhelm serve in the Detroit area. Supporting the Franciscans There are many benefits of making IRA gifts to the Franciscans. With an IRA gift, you can: • Transfer up to $100,000 tax-free, so…
Read MoreHurricane Ida Relief Fund
Missions, PrayerPhoto of Hurricane Ida from NASA.gov Friarworks Co-Director Fr. John Bok relays an urgent message for help for the victims of Hurricane Ida. Dear Friends, Fr. Joe Hund, pastor of St. Mary…
Read MoreSt. Anthony ends search for prescription
Prayer, Saint AnthonyPhoto by Michelle Leman by Pexels Turn to St. Anthony I was running low on one of my medications so I got a refill from my pharmacy. When I needed the medicine, I did a casual search in…
Read MoreSt. Clare Novena prayers answered
Prayer, Saint ClareThank you St. Clare! Our online Novena to St. Clare of Assisi resulted in many answered prayers. Below are just a few of the people that shared with us. Prayer is powerful. If you’d like to share your answered…
Read MoreHappy Feast of St. Clare
Saint ClareA formidable woman Read the reflections for the novena by the Poor Clares. St. Clare of Assisi was not simply a follower of Francis, she was a formidable, resolute, devout and loving saint…
Read MoreLight of Assisi
Saint Clare, Saint FrancisMargaret Carney holds her latest book, Light of Assisi: The Story of Saint Clare The Story of Saint Clare Meet St. Clare of Assisi! This straightforward biography tells the story of this medieval woman from her birth to…
Read More"Covid can't stop the power of the Holy Spirit"
MissionsFr. Colin King baptizes a newborn. Over the years, you have been a crucial part in the success of our Jamaican missions, partnering with us to feed the hungry, educate impoverished children, bring the Sacraments and religious education…
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