“I pray for blessings for the Franciscan Media family! The words of hope you share with us each morning—Minute Meditations and Saint of the Day are my lifeline to the start of a day devoted to our good Lord."
—Anonymous Donor

Dear John,

Despite COVID-19 and the troublesome street repairs around our office this year, I keep finding real encouragement in the words of thanks that our online community members send us. These messages are why our humble Franciscan Media team is extraordinarily committed to this work and to you, each and every day. 

2020 has surely brought great challenges for you and all of us. Despite the unique situations we face, our hope lies in the Good Lord of us all. It is God and our faith that motivate our continuing commitment to this important mission.

Thank you for being part of this community. We pray that our work continues to be helpful in your life during 2021, and we are very grateful for your partnership in making our faith journey possible.

Just twice a year we pause Saint of the Day and Minute Meditations to ask for your support. Especially in 2020, we do so with deep respect for the many needs and struggles in our larger community, and we trust your discernment about the right way to help.

If you have been touched by our work and find yourself financially able to, please consider donating today. Your support enables people around the world to receive the Gospel message of love every day. Each donation, small and large, is received with gratitude and appreciation and our Franciscan prayers.

Please take a moment to read the note below by Franciscan Media's president, Kelly McCracken, about how your support will help keep the message alive. Tomorrow Saint of the Day and Minute Meditations will return.

Thank you for your support! We pray that you may have a blessed Advent and Christmas.

Fr. Dan Kroger, OFM

 Dear John,

This year has taken a toll on all of us. In spite of that, we must remind people that they are loved. God is with us and we are never alone. Unfortunately, in today’s world, there are many who do not know how much God loves them. Many feel excluded. In his day, St. Francis of Assisi preached that God included everyone—nobody was beyond the reach of God’s love.

We sincerely hope that our resources have brought you a measure of peace this year. That is the heartbeat of our work: to bring peace and joy to those who need it.

Today, we have several free subscriptions, each designed to enrich the spiritual lives of our readers. If you are drawn to words of inner reflection, Minute Meditations might be your daily go-to. If you find strength and solace in the lives of the saints, you might be leaning on our Saint of the Day. If you are just looking for a simple way to pray, Pause+Pray, a resource only a few weeks old, provides a mindful approach to create a daily routine. Parents love our Faith and Family resource, which supplements the weekly Mass readings with child-friendly activities, stories, and reflections. On our blog, Franciscan Spirit, you might have found inspiration for living your faith in the real world today.

St. Anthony Messenger, our cornerstone publication, is widely regarded as a Catholic magazine that speaks to both the richness of our tradition and the social issues of our time. We are also responsible for some of the most thoughtful Catholic books on the market—in print, on e-readers, and in audio versions. The many products we offer bring you the Franciscan message to encounter a God of love.

We have seen our community expand significantly in recent months as the number of people visiting our digital resources has soared. Over a million people visit our website and engage with our resources every month. We are honored and humbled to join them in their faith journeys.

 None of the work we do would be possible without your help. Please consider making a one-time donation or a recurring gift today. Your support allows us to keep this suite of resources free for more people around the world. Your monthly support helps provide the stability we need to share this message in a broader way. With your help, we can expand our resources that will reach more people and fulfill our mission for years to come.

We invite you to participate in our ministry by using the free resources we provide, by sharing these resources with your friends and family, and by financially supporting our work so that we may continue to share God’s love in the spirit of St. Francis.

We are grateful to be on this journey together and we deeply appreciate your support.

Peace and every good,

Kelly McCracken

P.S. You can donate securely online at FranciscanMedia.org or by sending a check to Franciscan Media, PO Box 189, Congers NY 10920-0189. If you are curious about the advantages of donating stock or are considering making a legacy or estate gift, send an email to Ray Taylor at rtaylor@franciscanmedia.org . Thank you!