Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word

Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word We seek out the lost & bring back the strayed to the Catholic faith. 🙏 We were founded in 1987 by Mother M.
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The Franciscan Missionaries of the Eternal Word (MFVA) is a Public Clerical Association of the Faithful, located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Birmingham, Alabama. Angelica, who also founded the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament. As members of the same family in their common love for the Franciscan tradition and for Mother Angelica, the friars m

ake their common consecration to our Lord Jesus Christ by the profession of the three evangelical counsels - poverty, chastity, and obedience.

06/13/2026

We know St. Anthony for finding lost things, but he had a secret for years that he kept hidden from everyone. 🤫

If you struggle with the constant need to be the center of attention, watch this.

"The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey, and those who nourish themselves with this honey produce sweet fruit." -S...
06/13/2026

"The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey, and those who nourish themselves with this honey produce sweet fruit."
-St. Anthony of Padua

No one loves you more than Jesus. Period.But how often do we actually recognize that love, and more importantly, how do ...
06/12/2026

No one loves you more than Jesus. Period.

But how often do we actually recognize that love, and more importantly, how do we respond to it?

Fr. Miguel shares a beautiful, practical message on moving from recognizing God’s love to living it out in our daily lives.

Fr. Miguel Marie | June 12, 2026 Disclaimer: The following are the homily notes from today’s Mass, celebrated on June 12, 2026, at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament […]

06/12/2026

Feeling crushed by the world — the sin, the evil, the constant pushback? Jesus has a powerful message for you in those moments. Watch this short encouragement. 🙏

“O Heart of Jesus, my refuge and my sanctuary, I surrender myself to Your burning love.” -St Therese of Lisieux
06/12/2026

“O Heart of Jesus, my refuge and my sanctuary, I surrender myself to Your burning love.” -St Therese of Lisieux

06/11/2026

St. Francis is the reason we have the Nativity scene today, but he didn't save the celebration just for December. There’s a special reason you can find one at the Hanceville shrine 365 days a year. 🎄

Sign up for free at ewtn.com/saintfrancis to experience The Unknown St. Francis of Assisi EWTN Learn video series.

St. Barnabas, pray for us.
06/11/2026

St. Barnabas, pray for us.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa celebrates 50th Anniversary of Priesthood Ordination. His celebrations began with a special Mass this mo...
06/11/2026

Fr. Mitch Pacwa celebrates 50th Anniversary of Priesthood Ordination. His celebrations began with a special Mass this morning. Every Wednesday night he hosts EWTN Live. Today he was the guest on his own show. Fr. Joseph interviewed him on his 50 years of life as a priest.

06/10/2026

Join Fr. Leonard for a beautiful celebration of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi at Casa Maria, home of the Sister Servants of the Eternal Word. Despite a sudden Southern downpour, the Eucharistic procession was a powerful moment of prayer and grace.

"O make my heart beat with thy heart." -St. John Henry Newman
06/10/2026

"O make my heart beat with thy heart." -St. John Henry Newman

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Irondale, AL
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