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.
St. Anthony, The Saint of Miracles - Yesterday, Today, Always: Roberto’s Story Today Fr. Mario explains us that many of our Saint’s interventions are aimed at recovering Faith. The Basilica of St. Anthony is surely one of those places where God has chosen to speak to us. If you have placed your hand on St. Anthony’s Tomb, you must surely have felt that it is possible to get nearer to God.
St. Anthony, The Saint of Miracles - Yesterday, Today, Always: Where Is The Miracle? Today Fr. Mario tells us his meeting with a woman who claims to have experienced a great miracle. St. Anthony collects all our prayers on his shoulders because he knows who to take them to: Our Heavenly Father whose love has no limits.
St. Anthony, The Saint of Miracles - Yesterday, Today, Always: I Had A Dream Today Fr. Mario tells us how St. Anthony, in a dream, reassures an Australian father about his sick son. St. Anthony is the Saint of Miracles, and those who are sick lovingly place their trust in his intercession.
St. Anthony, The Saint of Miracles - Yesterday, Today, Always: The Mess Tin Today Fr. Mario tells us the touching story of conflict and reconciliation involving two soldiers during World War II, St. Anthony guides us along the ways of peace, so that we may say: “Never again war!”
St. Anthony, The Saint of Miracles - Yesterday, Today, Always: A 50 Euro Note Today Fr. Mario tells us the story of how St. Anthony helps a desperate, unemployed single-mother. One of the most touching aspects in St. Anthony’s life was his extraordinary love for the poor. In distributing small loaves of bread on his feast day, Franciscans gently remind us to follow his holy example.
St. Anthony, The Saint of Miracles - Yesterday, Today, Always: Clare's Stammer Today Fr. Mario tells us the story of how St. Anthony helped a young girl who had problems speaking. St. Anthony is worldwide considered the patron saint of lost items. We should all pray to him for something we often lose, even if we don’t realize it: FAITH.
St. Anthony, The Saint of Miracles - Yesterday, Today, Always: Here Is Your Son Today Fr. Mario tells us The story of St. Anthony’s intercession in favor of a desperate childless couple. St. Anthony had a particular fondness for children, and among the miracles he performed during his lifetime many were done in their favor. It is for this reason that children can be placed under his special protection.
St. Anthony, The Saint of Miracles - Yesterday, Today, Always: A Near-Death Experience Today Fr. Mario tells us the story of a painter and his extraordinary encounter with St. Anthony while recovering in hospital. St. Anthony is like an older brother, always by our side, ready to help us find the right answer and the true path.
St. Anthony, The Saint of Miracles - Yesterday, Today, Always: The Grey T-Shirt Today Fr. Mario tells us the story of the remarkable recovery of a young man from a car accident. Blessings are signs of spiritual benefits obtained through the Church’s intercession. When we ask God to bless us or a friend or an object which belongs to us or that person, it is as if we are placing that person under God’s care.
St. Anthony, The Saint of Miracles - Yesterday, Today, Always: Freshly Baked Bread Today Fr. Mario tells us the story of an intercession in favor of a child involving the smell of freshly baked bread. St. Anthony’s bread is an enduring form of devotion to our Saint that goes back to the 13th. century. It is the practice of giving bread to the poor as a petition or in gratitude for favors received through the Saint’s intercession.
St. Anthony, The Saint of Miracles - Yesterday, Today, Always: The Black Feather Today Fr. Mario tells us the story of an intercession in favor of an Italian soldier during World War II. Miracles are living proof that God really cares for us as a Father, and often sends messengers into our lives as a sign of his love.
St. Anthony, The Saint of Miracles - Yesterday, Today, Always: Italian Diva. Today Fr. Mario tells us the story of an intercession by St. Anthony’s in favor of a glamorous Italian film star who reigned as an icon of beauty in the 1950s. St. Anthony was a miracle-worker because he loved God passionately, and constantly proclaimed and lived the truth of the Gospel.
