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Dear Companion of St. Anthony
A July 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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Friars and dedicated lay staff minister to the poor and marginalized, teach and evangelize, offer spiritual direction and counseling, and operate historic sites up along the East Coast of the U.S. The St. Anthony Companion keeps our community up-to-date on this important work.

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The home of the Companions of St. Anthony is the Shrine of St. Anthony, located in scenic Howard County, Maryland. The chapel and first-class relic are open daily. The Shrine also hosts a number of events (many are livestreamed) for our community. Daily Mass intentions every Tuesday at the Shrine are for Companions.

Franciscan Soy Candles

Hand-crafted, wood-wick soy candles are made in The Shrine of St. Anthony. Br. Brian Newbigging has been creating a variety of themed candles to enhance prayerful spaces for years. Candles are available for delivery.

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The Companions of St. Anthony are headquartered at the Shrine of St. Anthony in Ellicott City, MD. The Shrine is privileged to house a major relic of St. Anthony, given as a gift to the Our Lady of Angels Province from our confreres in Padua, Italy. The relic is housed in the public chapel at the Shrine, which is open to the public daily for prayers and reflection. 


We'd love to connect with you. Stop by and see us, send us an email, or give us a call today. 

12290 Folly Quarter Road

Ellicott City, MD 21042

info@companionsofstanthony.org 


    If you would prefer, you may call us toll-free at 1-844-ST-ANTHONY (844-782-6846).

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    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 mission of the Friars. Our devotion to St. Anthony is strong and lively! St. Anthony inspires us to live holy lives through the way we pray and the way we serve our brothers and sisters in the Lord. Above all, our love for Jesus Christ is first and the center of our lives and is the driving force of our ministry! Together we give glory to God through living the values which were so dear to St. Anthony: Love for the Eucharist; knowledge of Scripture; reconciliation and penance as part of the Christian journey; prayer; devotion to Mary, the Mother of God, fasting for Jesus; and opportunities for Christian almsgiving! Contact Us Come and Visit Us!

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