June 13th is the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua! Pope Leo XIII called him 'the saint of the world' and wished all to know about this great saint! I have included his story below as well as some crafts, recipes, and books to commemorate the day.
The crafts and recipes pertain to symbols of St. Anthony or having to do with stories that he is famous for. The two most famous being his preaching to the multitude of fish and the story of the donkey adoring Our Lord in the most Blessed Eucharist. St. Anthony is also known for the number 13 (his feast day!), giving of bread, finding lost objects and safe guarding mail (S.A.G. Saint Anthony Guide!)
He is among our favorite Saints in our household and has a special place in my heart. If you keep reading there is a little treat too! God bless! May Saint Anthony guide your family to eternal happiness!
Lives of the Saints, by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. ed. 1894
June 13.—ST. ANTONY OF PADUA. IN 1221 St. Francis held a general chapter at Assisi; when the others dispersed, there lingered behind, unknown and neglected, a poor Portuguese friar, resolved to ask for and to refuse nothing. Nine months later, Fra Antonio rose under obedience to preach to the religious assembled at Forli, when, as the discourse proceeded, "the Hammer of Heretics," "the Ark of the Testament," "the eldest son of St. Francis," stood revealed in all his sanctity, learning, and eloquence before his rapt and astonished brethren. Devoted from earliest youth to prayer and study among the Canons Regular, Ferdinand de Bulloens, as his name was in the world, had been stirred, by the spirit and example of the first five Franciscan martyrs, to put on their habit and preach the Faith to the Moors in Africa. Denied a martyr's palm, and enfeebled by sickness, at the age of twenty-seven he was taking silent but merciless revenge upon himself in the humblest offices of his community. From this obscurity he was now called forth, and for nine years France, Italy, and Sicily heard his voice, saw his miracles, and men's hearts turned to God. One night, when St. Antony was staying with a friend in the city of Padua, his host saw brilliant rays streaming under the door of the Saint's room, and on looking through the keyhole he beheld a little Child of marvellous beauty standing upon a book which lay open upon the table, and clinging with both arms round Antony's neck. With an ineffable sweetness he watched the tender caresses of the Saint and his wondrous Visitor. At last the Child vanished, and Fra Antonio, opening the door, charged his friend, by the love of Him Whom he had seen, to "tell the vision to no man" as long as he was alive. Suddenly, in 1231, our Saint's brief apostolate was closed, and the voices of children were heard crying along the streets of Padua, "Our father, St. Antony, is dead." The following year, the church-bells of Lisbon rang without ringers, while at Rome one of its sons was inscribed among the Saints of God.
Reflection.—Let us love to pray and labor unseen, and cherish in the secret of our hearts the graces of God and the growth of our immortal souls. Like St. Antony, let us attend to this, and leave the rest to God.
The crafts and recipes pertain to symbols of St. Anthony or having to do with stories that he is famous for. The two most famous being his preaching to the multitude of fish and the story of the donkey adoring Our Lord in the most Blessed Eucharist. St. Anthony is also known for the number 13 (his feast day!), giving of bread, finding lost objects and safe guarding mail (S.A.G. Saint Anthony Guide!)
He is among our favorite Saints in our household and has a special place in my heart. If you keep reading there is a little treat too! God bless! May Saint Anthony guide your family to eternal happiness!
Lives of the Saints, by Alban Butler, Benziger Bros. ed. 1894
June 13.—ST. ANTONY OF PADUA. IN 1221 St. Francis held a general chapter at Assisi; when the others dispersed, there lingered behind, unknown and neglected, a poor Portuguese friar, resolved to ask for and to refuse nothing. Nine months later, Fra Antonio rose under obedience to preach to the religious assembled at Forli, when, as the discourse proceeded, "the Hammer of Heretics," "the Ark of the Testament," "the eldest son of St. Francis," stood revealed in all his sanctity, learning, and eloquence before his rapt and astonished brethren. Devoted from earliest youth to prayer and study among the Canons Regular, Ferdinand de Bulloens, as his name was in the world, had been stirred, by the spirit and example of the first five Franciscan martyrs, to put on their habit and preach the Faith to the Moors in Africa. Denied a martyr's palm, and enfeebled by sickness, at the age of twenty-seven he was taking silent but merciless revenge upon himself in the humblest offices of his community. From this obscurity he was now called forth, and for nine years France, Italy, and Sicily heard his voice, saw his miracles, and men's hearts turned to God. One night, when St. Antony was staying with a friend in the city of Padua, his host saw brilliant rays streaming under the door of the Saint's room, and on looking through the keyhole he beheld a little Child of marvellous beauty standing upon a book which lay open upon the table, and clinging with both arms round Antony's neck. With an ineffable sweetness he watched the tender caresses of the Saint and his wondrous Visitor. At last the Child vanished, and Fra Antonio, opening the door, charged his friend, by the love of Him Whom he had seen, to "tell the vision to no man" as long as he was alive. Suddenly, in 1231, our Saint's brief apostolate was closed, and the voices of children were heard crying along the streets of Padua, "Our father, St. Antony, is dead." The following year, the church-bells of Lisbon rang without ringers, while at Rome one of its sons was inscribed among the Saints of God.
Reflection.—Let us love to pray and labor unseen, and cherish in the secret of our hearts the graces of God and the growth of our immortal souls. Like St. Antony, let us attend to this, and leave the rest to God.
FREE E-Books to Download
Saint Anthony: the saint of the whole world (1898)
The Moral Concordances of Saint Anthony of Padua (1867)
Saint Anthony of Padua, the miracle-worker (1911)
The Chronicle of Saint Antony of Padua; "the eldest son of St. Francis" (1883)
The Wonder Worker of Padua (1896)
St. Anthony; Ancedotes proving the miraculous powers of St. Anthony (1899)
The Moral Concordances of Saint Anthony of Padua (1867)
Saint Anthony of Padua, the miracle-worker (1911)
The Chronicle of Saint Antony of Padua; "the eldest son of St. Francis" (1883)
The Wonder Worker of Padua (1896)
St. Anthony; Ancedotes proving the miraculous powers of St. Anthony (1899)
It's a give away!! 13 books about Saint Anthony!
Thank you to Refuge of Sinners Publishing for printing these wonderful books! They are true treasures!!! To enter to win one of the 13 books please leave a comment on this post along with the book you would prefer should your name get drawn. Entries will be accepted from today (Tuesday the 12th until Tuesday the 19th 12 p.m. PST. Tuesday is Saint Anthony's day of the week!) If you would also bless the others you know and share this give away with them we can work together to spread the devotion of Saint Anthony! Have a most blessed feast day!
The Legend of Saint Anthony the Fishes and the Mule; A book for little Catholics to Color and keep. Available from Refuges of Sinners Publishing; Please see their printed catalog for ordering details.
We are giving away 4 copies!
We are giving away 4 copies!
The Children's Saint Anthony Story by Catherine Beebe, pictures by Robb Beebe. Originally printed in 1939, Cum permissu Superiorum. To the Boys and Girls of today who would learn the secret of True Greatness from a Boy of long ago. 12 chapters with 13 illustrations. 79 page booklet. 5.5”x8”.
We are giving away 5 copies!
We are giving away 5 copies!
St. Anthony's Treasury; A Manual of Devotions in Honor of St. Anthony. From the Refuge of Sinners Publishing site: Compiled from approved sources. “Make him loved!” The inspired command of the illustrious Pontiff was heard not only by his Paduan visitor, but by lovers of St. Anthony everywhere. Desirous of assisting in such a glorious undertaking, the compilers of Saint Anthony’s Treasury have selected a number of beautiful devotions and prayers, gathered from every available source, for this little book. We believe it is indeed a “Treasury,” containing as it does a series of each form of prayer, so that you may find within its covers the particular devotion which will bring you closer to our beloved Saint and Wonder-worker. We are grateful to be able to offer this book. We have never seen anything to compare.
Impr 1928. 367 page book, 3”x 4.5”
We are giving away 2 copies!
Impr 1928. 367 page book, 3”x 4.5”
We are giving away 2 copies!
Saint Anthony the Wonder Worker Booklet; Pope Leo XIII styles St. Anthony of Padua "The saint of the whole world." He possesses enthusiastic friends, devoted disciples and zealous clients among people of all nations. Few saints have wrought as many miracles during life and after death as St. Anthony. On the day of his burial, which was a Tuesday, all the sick who approached his holy remains were cured of their ailments. It is the will of God that we not only invoke the aid of St. Anthony, but that we likewise strive to conform our lives to his sublime example. Impr 1953. 64 page booklet. We are giving away 2 copies!
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