The 2025 Franciscan Dinner
Inside the Museum of Fine Arts, beneath the glow of art and conversation, there was a sense of unity that felt
To Stand Close: The Heart of the Lazarus Ministry
On April 28th, we gathered for a Lazarus funeral in honor of two babies, children whose lives were quiet
Holy Week at St. Anthony Shrine
As we enter Holy Week, it is a time to pause and reflect on the deeper meaning of each day
St. John School and the Franciscan Food Center: Growing to Give
In the heart of Boston’s North End, mornings at St. John School begin with more than lessons. In one
The Journey to God: What Is Spiritual Direction?
We live in a time where advances in technology, especially artificial intelligence, are rapidly reshaping the world around us. Many fear the loss of jobs,
Walking in Solidarity: The Franciscan Spirit at the Winter Walk
As the seasons shift and we welcome the renewal of spring, we are reminded that just as nature moves in cycles, so too must
Honoring Life and Death: The Lazarus Ministry’s Funeral for James Lund
"For those who love, we say goodbye with our eyes, but never with our hearts." —Fr. Paul Keenan, OFM At St. Anthony Shrine,