Becoming a Brother to ‘Il Santo’ A First Encounter in Italy The first time that I ‘met’ St. Anthony of Padua, I was with other Franciscan students in Italy preparing…
June 5, 2021, is World Environment Day. The theme this year is "Ecosystem Restoration." This restoration can take many forms: growing trees, greening cities, rewilding gardens, cleaning up rivers and…
The Link Between the Mysteries Along with Christmas, the Solemnity of the Ascension is one of the most important celebrations of the church year. While going for a walk last…
adapted from an article first published in San Bonaventura informa, the monthly magazine of the Pontifical Theological Faculty of St. Bonaventure (“Seraphicum”) - For full article click here A friend called…
A hammer crashes into the side of a rusted bell on a stand. Those gathered take turns to toll the death knells for a federal execution as it occurs at…
Little Portion Farm, located on the property of the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, Maryland, is a ministry dedicated to providing fresh food to those in need while…