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SAINT FEAST DAY 13 JUNE: ST ANTHONY OF PADUA

 

ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN JUNE

Saints celebrated on the 13th of June

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SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA, PRIEST AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH


Saint Anthony was born in Lisbon, Portugal, near the end of the twelfth century. He joined the Canons Regular of Saint Augustine but, shortly after ordination to the priesthood, transferred to the Friars Minor to devote himself to spreading the faith among African peoples. He had his greatest success, however, preaching in France and Italy and converting heretics. He was the first member of his order to teach theology to his brethren. His sermons are notable for their learning and gentleness. St Anthony died in Padua in 1231.

PRAYER:

Almighty ever-living God,

who gave Saint Anthony of Padua to your people

as an outstanding preacher

and an intercessor in their need,

grant that, with his assistance,

as we follow the teachings of the Christian life,

we may know your help in every trial.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you in the unity

of the Holy Spirit,

God, for ever and ever.

Amen.

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