Saint Anthony Statue

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My maternal grandfather, uncle, cousin, and sister all share his name and patronage, and he has always been one of our most beloved family saints. In my Italian family, he was considered a miracle worker for intentions we placed before him, and on my mother’s side of the family, he has been invoked with unshakeable confidence for generations.

These stories link Anthony with Francis in a sense of wonder and awe concerning the mystery of Christ’s incarnation. They speak of a fascination with the humility and vulnerability of Christ who emptied himself to become one like us in all things except sin. For Anthony, like Francis, poverty was a way of imitating Jesus who was born in a stable and would have no place to lay his head.

Dal-Gal, Niccolò (1907). "St. Anthony of Padua". In Herbermann, Charles (ed.). Catholic Encyclopedia. Vol.1. New York: Robert Appleton Company. St Anthony is beloved throughout the world and is responsive to all people and all needs. His intercessory powers before our God are awesome. Life [ edit ] Early years [ edit ] Church of Saint Anthony, in Lisbon, Portugal, built over the original house where the Portuguese saint was born Birthplace of St. Anthony, in Lisbon, Portugal, located in the crypt of the church dedicated to him

In poor health, and still provincial superior of northern Italy, he went to the General Chapter in Rome and asked to be relieved of his duties. But he was later recalled as part of a special commission to discuss certain matters of the Franciscan Rule with the pope. An expanded version of the above appears in, Saint Anthony of Padua: The Story of His Life and Popular Devotions, published by St. Anthony Messenger Press by Franciscan Father Leonard Foley (1913-1994) Miracles and Traditions of St AnthonyNorth America [ edit ] First class relic of Anthony displayed at the National Shrine of St. Anthony of Padua and Friary ( Cincinnati, Ohio) Not only those who travel the seas but also other travelers and vacationers pray that they may be kept safe because of Anthony’s intercession. Several stories and legends may account for associating the saint with travelers and sailors.