St. Anthony Quote: “To You O Blessed Virgin”

 

A Christmas Tale From The Basilica Of Saint Anthony

On the occasion of Christmas, Saint Anthony’s Franciscan Friars send a little gift: Fr. Mario's Christmas video “Empty Handed - A Christmas Tale from the Basilica of Saint Anthony.” They also invite you to light a virtual Candle and write your Prayer to Saint Anthony, entrusting to him the people you love most. Remembering them in prayer is the greatest gift you can give them~

This Is Nothing Short Of A Miracle

Dear Saint Anthony, I spent many days looking for my sons expensive watch and when I had given up hope of finding it I decided to pray to you. I prayed for guidance to find this watch. When the handyman came the following morning I told him about this. He asked me if I looked properly, I said yes. But something made him pull the drawer out, and the watch was there, fallen from the drawer to a tiny space outside the drawer. This is nothing short of a miracle. Dear St. Anthony, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful favor. I will be ever grateful to thee.

Thank you P.S. for your amazing story of St. Anthony’s help in finding your son’s watch. If you have a story of St. Anthony’s assistance in your life, email it to us and we will post it on the blog~

I Know He Doesn't Disappoint

I lost a treasured pair of trainers that got lost / misplaced  when we were moving houses 1 year ago. I got so desperate and even stopped exercising. Everytime I remembered that pair of shoes I'd shiver with despair. I was almost sure someone from the crew that helped us move could have taken it away. It looks good and anyone would want to have it. I prayed through St. Anthony because I know he doesn't disappoint. I had planned to use my vacation time this coming December to ransack the house and search. But I know everyday I say even a silent prayer to St. Anthony to help me locate the shoe. Yesterday my house help found it in a box, 1 year later and with no effort. She was not even looking for the shoe. She was looking for some fabric. I was so overjoyed, so thankful to God and St. Anthony, so inspired. Let us keep praying and trusting. 

Thank you C.K. for your story of Saint Anthony’s help in your life. Have a St. Anthony story of your own to share? Email it to us and we will post it on the blog~

All Souls Day 2021

On All Souls Day, November 2nd at 6.00 pm (CET) the Friars of the Basilica of Saint Anthony, in Padua, Italy, will celebrate a Mass of suffrage for our departed loved ones. You are invited to write a prayer in memory of your loved ones: at the end of the Holy Mass they will place your prayer intentions at the Tomb of Saint Anthony. To follow the live broadcast of the Holy Mass, go to the Friar’s Facebook page at 6.00 pm (CET), it will be like being with the Friars in the Basilica. To connect with the Friars website go to allsoulsday.santantonio.org where you can write down your personal Prayer, light a virtual Candle in memory of your dearly departed and create a personalized Prayer Card with the name of a loved one you would like to entrust to our dear Saint Anthony~

Prayer To Saint Anthony For The Healing Of Covid-19

Dear St. Anthony, you live in unity in Heaven with Our Lord Jesus Christ, our True Physician and Healer, be merciful to us and bring us your aid and intercession with Him in these troubled times. Please pray for those in need of healing from the Covid-19 illness and of every affliction of God’s people. Intercede for us to drive out our infirmities of soul and body; pray that Our Lord will free us from disease and especially from this pestilence. Amen.

I Misplaced My Rosary

I misplaced my rosary (a gold one). I searched for it for the past month. Yesterday during the Saint Anthony novena, I asked Saint Anthony to find it for me. Today when I was cleaning my cupboard, I found it. Thank you Saint Anthony. I adore you and I promise to be faithful to God always. Amen.

Thank you M.M. For your Saint Anthony story that shows that no request is too small to make, Saint Anthony is always willing to intercede for us when we ask him for help. Have a Saint Anthony story of your own to share? Email it to us and we will post it on the blog~

The Feast Of St. Anthony At St. Anthony’s Basilica 2021

On Sunday, June 13th., 2021, please join in the live stream from the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, Italy. There will be Masses and other events live streamed all day, including a Mass in English in the evening. Go to june13th.org for the program of the day, the live stream portal, and opportunities to send prayer requests. May you and yours have a very blessed Saint Anthony’s Feast Day~

Saint Anthony’s Relics: Around The World

 

Saint Anthony’s Relics: The Cause Of Death

 

Saint Anthony’s Relics: The Vocal Apparatus

 

Saint Anthony’s Relics: The Second Recognition

 

Saint Anthony’s Relics: O Blessed Tongue

Saint Anthony’s Relics: The Theft Of The Relic

 

Saint Anthony’s Relics: The Arm Of Charity

 

Saint Anthony’s Relics: The Relic Of Venice

Saint Anthony’s Relics: Mediterranean Man

Saint Anthony’s Relics: A Stone For A Pillow

Saint Anthony’s Relics: The Franciscan Habit

Saint Anthony’s Relics: The Two Coffins

Saint Anthony’s Relics: The Saint’s Body

Free Copy Of The Little Treasury Of Saint Anthony

If you would like to view and download a free copy of the 1928 version of ‘The Little Treasury of Saint Anthony: a manual of devotions in honor of Saint Anthony’, please click this link: 

https://archive.org/details/littletreasuryof00schl/mode/2up

We hope you enjoy this timeless little gem dedicated to our beloved Saint Anthony~

I Lost My Gold And Diamond Ring

I lost my gold and diamonds ring, I knew it was somewhere in the house. I asked St. Anthony, as I have done previously, I prayed to him to find it for me. After searching for one month in every corner of the house last Saturday I went into my bathroom, I looked down the floor and THERE WAS MY RING. You must know that for one month I have been in that room many times, washed the floor, used the vacuum cleaner and never saw it. THIS IS DEFINITELY A MIRACLE BY ST. ANTHONY. I will tell everyone I see because I truly believe that St. Anthony answered my prayers. He has done it on several times when I have lost things also. THANK YOU ST. ANTHONY THROUGH JESUS OUR LORD. XXX

Thank you M.M. for sharing your St. Anthony story with us. Have a St. Anthony story of your own to share? Email it to us and we will post it on the blog~

I Didn’t Give Up Hope

A St. Benedict medal on my rosary had fallen off. I immediately started praying to St. Anthony and re-traced my steps over the past few days.  I didn't have any luck but I didn't give up hope. When my kids got home I offered them some money to pray and look for the medal.  My youngest asked what it looked like and I described it. He runs to his room and comes back with the medal.  Apparently it came off when I was in his room a few days ago. I teared up when he handed it to me and gave him a huge hug.

Thank you M.B. for your story of Saint Anthony’s assistance in finding your medal. Have a St. Anthony story of your that you would like to share? Email it to us and we will post it on the blog~

Lost Money Found - Repost

Here is a repost of one of our earliest stories from when we started this blog:

Couldn't believe it - lost money found! A few years ago, my mom and I were headed out to the store. As we walked to the car, she told me that she was upset because she had lost a small wallet that had at least $200 in it. Without thinking, as I got into the car, I prayed to St. Anthony to help her find it. We got to the store, went in, and when we came back and were getting into the car, I looked down, and there, on the ledge of the car floor on the passenger's side, was her wallet! She had searched high and low without finding it. If it had been there before, I would have stepped over it without seeing it not once but twice while entering and exiting the car. And yet, I said the prayer to St. Anthony and there it was! Whether it miraculously appeared or he simply opened our eyes, I was extremely grateful to him for his help.

Have a story of St. Anthony's assistance of your own to share? Email it to us and we will post it on the blog to inspire others to ask for his assistance too~

World Day Of Prayer For The Sick 2021

Entrust people who are sick or suffering to Saint Anthony - St. Anthony is the Saint of Miracles, and those who are sick lovingly place their trust in his intercession. If, among your family members or your friends, there is someone who is sick you may send in their names and on February 11th., 2021, the World Day of Prayer for the Sick, the Franciscan Friars will pray for their healing. In the Holy Mass celebrated in the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua, Italy, they will invoke the blessings of Saint Anthony and God’s grace. You are welcome to follow the 6:00pm Holy Mass on live streaming.

Through The Intercession Of Holy St. Anthony