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Dear Companion of St. Anthony

A May letter from Friar Gary Johnson, OFM Conv.

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Through our love and reflection on Scripture and our ministries of service, we continue to follow St. Anthony’s call. As a Companion of St. Anthony, you are truly part of a community striving for the common good and jointly praying daily for the work and ministry of Franciscans around the world.

Seeking the intercession of St. Anthony, Franciscan Friars Conventual and Companions accompany one another on their spiritual journeys. This companionship is an integral part of the Franciscan community, and as a Companion of St. Anthony, you are truly part of a community striving for common good.

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Fourteenth Station: Jesus is Placed in the Tomb

We brought Jesus' body to a tomb and I arranged it there myself, silently weeping, silently rejoicing. I took one more look at my loving son, and then walked out. They closed the tomb and before I left, I thought, I knew this had to be... It had to be for you! I would wait in faith silently.

Yes, my Lord, this had to be because you love me, and for no other reason. All you ask is that I live a good life. You never said such a life would be easy. I am willing to leave sin behind and live for you alone, in my brothers and sisters.

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Eighth Station: Jesus Speaks to the Women I was walking a few steps behind Jesus when I saw him stop. Some women were there crying for him and pitying him. He told them not to shed tears for him. They had the opportunity to accept him as the messiah; like many others, they rejected him instead. He told them to shed tears for themselves, tears

About the Companions

ABOUT THE COMPANIONS OF ST. ANTHONY: The Companions of St. Anthony is a ministry of the Our Lady of the Angels Province of Franciscan Friars Conventual. Our mission is to support the Friars in their ministry of serving the people of God in all walks of life. We strive to feed people (you) with our Catholic faith as well as opportunities to join in the

Prayers to St. Anthony of Padua

PRAYERS TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA At the heart of being a Companion to St. Anthony is our daily call to prayer. Below we offer various prayers asking for St. Anthony’s intercession for all life’s many blessings and challenges. Let us pray together and that through the intercession of St. Anthony our prayers will be answered in Jesus’ Name. All glory be to

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