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He was shipwrecked at Sicily, when he joined some other brothers
who were going to Portiuncula. He lived in a cave at San Paolo
leaving only to attend Holy Mass and sweep the nearby monastery.
Then one day when a scheduled speaker failed to appear, the
brothers pressed him into speaking. He impressed them so that he
was thereafter constantly traveling, evangelizing, preaching, and
teaching theology through Italy and France.
A gifted speaker, he attracted crowds everywhere he went,
speaking in multiple tongues; legend says that even the fish loved
to listen. Wonder worker. One of the most beloved of saints, his
images and statues are found everywhere. He was proclaimed a
Doctor of the Church on January 16, 1946.
Novena to
St. Anthony of Padua
( say once a day for nine days, especially beginning on
June 5 and ending on June 13, the Feast of St. Anthony. Some
pray a Novena to St. Anthony on thirteen consecutive Tuesdays,
per the instructions of Pope Leo XIII, or on all Tuesdays.)
O White lily of purity, sublime example of poverty, true
mirror of humility, resplendent star of sanctity. O glorious
St Anthony, who didst enjoy the sweet privilege of receiving
into thy arms the Infant Jesus, I beseech thee to take me
under they powerful protection. Thou in whom the power of
working miracles shines forth among the other gifts of God,
have pity upon me and come to my aid in this my great need.
( Mention your intentions here )
Cleanse my heart from every disorderly affection, obtain
for me a true contrition for my sins and a great love of God
and of my neighbour that serving God faithfully in this life,
I may come to praise, enjoy and bless Him eternally with thee
in Paradise. Amen
Recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be.
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