Meet St. Anthony of Padua!St. Anthony of Padua (June 13th)

Patron of lost items, lost people, amputees, animals, the elderly, fishermen, harvests, horses, the poor, pregnant women, sterility, travellers

“The life of the body is the soul; the life of the soul is God.”

-St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony of Paduawas a famous preacher and teacher- and is probably best knownfor helping those searching for lost things! He was a very smart but humble man, and his gift of preaching was found by accident (more like providence!). His expert knowledge of scripture is why he also has the special title of Doctor of the Church. A shining example of greatness and humility all in one Saint!

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Teach your children about spreading the Good News!Introduce the story of St. Anthony of Paduausing the educational insert in the box.Encourage children to consider the different ways in which God calls us to share his message with others. St. Anthony was called to be a great preacher and teacher- what skills do we have? Great for opening discussions about the gifts we have, how each saint is unique and called to serve God in a different way,and why certain saints have specialpatronages (why is St.Anthony the patron saint of lost items? His very special book full ofnotes for his preaching and teaching was stolen, but when he prayed, it was miraculously returned!).

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