Appeals
Your Gifts Help Us Deliver Hope
May God’s peace be with you! My greeting comes to you not only from me, but from over 5,000 Franciscan missionaries in over 600 missions around the world! Each day we pray for you and [...]
You Can Plan Ahead
Jesus was a life-giver. “I came that they may have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10). He fed the hungry, cured people who were sick, taught the crowds, forgave sins, shared his [...]
Bring the Hope and Joy of Jesus’ Resurrection
So many families are facing this heart-wrenching dilemma. God bless you if your family is experiencing it too. I’m sure you know many stories of adult children struggling to care for their parents or relatives [...]
May God’s Peace Be With You
Greetings from over 5,000 Franciscan missionaries in over 600 missions around the world! Each day we pray for you and for all who are dear to you. It is the best gift we can offer [...]
$30.00 Will Educate A Child For A Year
Have you ever skipped school? I did once, and I remember my parents got so mad when they found out. I can’t imagine what my life would be like if I skipped school entirely. But [...]
We Need Your Help
Fr. Ibrahim, OFM meets with the many children of the Parish on a street in Aleppo Today, in Syria, there are 8.3 million Syrians who have been displaced, with 5 million people [...]
Masses with the Missionaries
As Christians, you and I believe in our unity with Christ, so we pray for one another. We offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass and ask our merciful God to purify the souls of [...]
The Precious Gift of Life – Water
Water is something you and I take for granted. Why wouldn’t we? Hot showers, flushing toilets and even swimming pools, for many of us, are expected. But these are luxuries that the poor in the [...]
Do You Ever Think About Walls?
You and I have been blessed with warmth and safe shelter behind walls. Walls in the Old Testament meant life itself. Walls sheltered God’s people from the bitter elements and from warring enemies and death. [...]
In the Spirit of St. Anthony
Did you have food left over after dinner last night? “Leftovers” is a common household word in our culture. But leftovers are rarely found in developing countries. Every scrap of food that can be used goes [...]
Your Gifts Help Us Deliver Hope
May God’s peace be with you! My greeting comes to you not only from me, but from over 5,000 Franciscan missionaries in over 600 missions around the world! Each day we pray for you and [...]
You Can Plan Ahead
Jesus was a life-giver. “I came that they may have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10). He fed the hungry, cured people who were sick, taught the crowds, forgave sins, shared his [...]