Monday, June 3, 2019

St. Anthony, The Saint of Miracles - Novena Day 4

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. 



Sunday, June 2, 2019

St. Anthony, The Saint of Miracles - Novena Day 3

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.



Saturday, June 1, 2019

St. Anthony, The Saint of Miracles ~ Novena Day 2

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.