St. Anthony of Padua Secular Franciscan Fraternity

St. Anthony of Padua Secular Franciscan Fraternity Secular Franciscans who seek to observe the Gospel of Jesus by following the example of
of St. Francis of Assisi.

We are Catholic men and women from various parishes representing the Metropolitan area. We seek to live our lives after Christ in the spirit of St. Francis by embracing his values of poverty, simplicity, joy and love of all creation. We live the gospels by reaching out to others with works of mercy and prayer. We meet on a regular basis to share our lives and efforts to live the gospel in the Franciscan spirit.

God is the Light I enter, the Light I become when I enter it.And He Himself says to me, “This is your soul. Behold how b...
09/06/2026

God is the Light I enter, the Light I become when I enter it.
And He Himself says to me, “This is your soul. Behold how beautiful it is!” And when I behold, it is Him I see.
St. Agnes of Prague, Order of St. Clare

The truly pure of heart are those who despise the things of earth and seek the things of heaven, and who never cease to ...
08/23/2026

The truly pure of heart are those who despise the things of earth and seek the things of heaven, and who never cease to adore and behold the Lord God living and true with a pure heart and soul.
St. Francis of Assisi.

Rest your mind within the Mirror of Eternity,Rest your soul within the Splendor of Glory,Rest your heart within the Form...
08/12/2026

Rest your mind within the Mirror of Eternity,
Rest your soul within the Splendor of Glory,
Rest your heart within the Form of Divine Being.
St. Clare of Assisi. Feast Day August 11.

“Most High glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart.Give me right faith, sure hope and perfect charity.Fill me w...
07/18/2026

“Most High glorious God, enlighten the darkness of my heart.
Give me right faith, sure hope and perfect charity.
Fill me with understanding and knowledge that I may fulfill your command.” St. Francis of Assisi

Dear Friends. Whoever wishes to find the Lord finds Him on the cross.He who longs ardently, and desires the cross and th...
06/24/2026

Dear Friends. Whoever wishes to find the Lord finds Him on the cross.
He who longs ardently, and desires the cross and the Lord,
finds the Lord there, not empty-handed but laden with abundant graces!
St. Bonaventure. Order of Friars Minor

If you suffer with Him, you will reign with Him.Weeping with Him, you will rejoice with Him.Dying on the cross of tribul...
06/08/2026

If you suffer with Him, you will reign with Him.
Weeping with Him, you will rejoice with Him.
Dying on the cross of tribulation with Him, you will possess heavenly mansions with Him, among the splendor of the saints.
St. Clare of Assisi

Gods power creates us,His wisdom governs us,His mercy saves us.St. Crispin of Viterbo, Order of Frits Minor Capuchin.
05/20/2026

Gods power creates us,
His wisdom governs us,
His mercy saves us.
St. Crispin of Viterbo, Order of Frits Minor Capuchin.

Give praise to Him because He is good; exalt Him by your deeds for He has sent you into the whole world for this reason;...
05/06/2026

Give praise to Him because He is good; exalt Him by your deeds for He has sent you into the whole world for this reason; that in word and deed you may bear witness to His voice and bring everyone to know that there is no one who is all powerful except Him.
St. Francis of Assisi

What brings true followers of Christ today to put aside comfort, to abandon pleasures, to undertake what is hard and end...
04/18/2026

What brings true followers of Christ today to put aside comfort, to abandon pleasures, to undertake what is hard and endure what demands sacrifice?
It is the living faith that expresses itself through love.
St. Fidelis, Order of Friars Minor, Capuchin. (Feast day, April 24)

We adore Thee, O Christ and we praise Thee, because by Thy Holy Cross Thou has redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assis...
04/02/2026

We adore Thee, O Christ and we praise Thee, because by Thy Holy Cross Thou has redeemed the world. St. Francis of Assisi.

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