Meditation Life of St. Anthony 1

St. Anthony’s father was descended from Godfrey de Bouillon, leader of the First Crusade. His mother was Dona Teresa Tavera, also of noble birth. Thus, St. Anthony, who was baptized with the name Fernando, came of blood that was shed freely to save the Wood of the Cross from foreign hands.

We can be Crusaders in the world today. Through prayer, Catholic action, and devout observance of the teachings of the Holy Mother Church, we can help keep aloft the light that St. Anthony and his forebears lived and died to keep shining.

Community prayer

Miraculous Responsory

If then you ask for miracles, Death, error, all calamities, The leprosy and demons fly, And health succeeds infirmities. The sea obeys and fetters break, And lifeless limbs you restore, While treasures lost are found again, When young and old, your aid implore. All dangers vanish at your prayer, And direst need does quickly flee. Let those who know your power proclaim: Let Papuans say: “These are of thee.” The sea obeys and fetters break, And lifeless limbs you restore, While treasures lost are found again, When young and old, your aid implore. To Father, Son, May glory be, And Holy Spirit eternally. The sea obeys and fetters break, And lifeless limbs you restore, While treasures lost are found again, When young and old, your aid implore. Pray for us, Saint Anthony; That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Thank you! 5 people prayed

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone. Col 4:6