He is one of the great saints of the Catholic Church, and one of the beloved--even far beyond Catholics themselves. Untold numbers of people turn to him, still, when there is loss. And strangely--at least strangely in the usual ways of the world--those things often quickly turn up. And often they turn up in the most unexpected--even seemingly miraculous ways. Let the stories begin.
Friday, June 2, 2017
Novena To Saint Anthony 2017 - Day #1 Sermon To The Fishes
We are starting a series of short meditations on some of St. Anthony’s most famous miracles in order to prepare ourselves for the feast of Our Saint. Today is the story of the Sermon to the Fishes, where there will meditation on what it really means to be a Christian. Please join the Franciscan Friars every day until the 12th. of June, for the ‘Tredicina’ Mass celebrated at the High Altar of the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, Italy. The Mass will be livestreamed from their website every day at 6:00 pm Italian time. And if you like you may also write a prayer to Saint Anthony simply by filling out the form on their website.