Thank-you Again, St. Anthony!!!

I am kind of excited because today happens to be my very favorite male saint's feast day, St. Anthony of Padua. I love him dearly, and he is a very very good friend of mine. I talk to him daily. So in honor of his day I put down some of my very favorite quotes of his below, along with a favorite prayer of mine. I also have a neat St. Anthony story for ya'll in honor of this day. Just today my sister, a friend of mine, and I jumped in the car and went for a random drive. We had no real destination, just kind of got in the car and left. We drove way out past the lake and on back country roads. At one point we got very lost and without our cell phones to call and ask someone for help we drove even longer than we anticipated. If it weren't for me praying to St. Anthony at the time I did I probably would have driven by the little sign that pointed to where the main highway was. Needless to say, next time I go on a random drive I will make sure whoever I go with does not forget their cell phone, since I don't own one...

"The saints are like the stars. In his providence Christ conceals them in a hidden place that they may not shine before others when they might wish to do so. Yet they are always ready to exchange the quiet of contemplation for the works of mercy as soon as they perceive in their heart the invitation of Christ."

~St. Anthony

"The spirit of humility is sweeter than honey, and those who nourish themselves with this honey produce sweet fruit."

~St. Anthony

"Christ acts like a loving mother. To induce us to follow Him, He gives us Himself as an example and promises us a reward in His kingdom."

- Saint Anthony Quote

"The life of the body is the soul; the life of the soul is God."

- St Anthony

Prayer to Saint Anthony the Wonder-Worker

Saint Anthony, you are glorious for your miracles and for the condescension of Jesus who came as a little child to lie in your arms. Obtain for me from His bounty the grace which I ardently desire. You were so compassionate toward sinners, do not regard my unworthiness. Let the glory of God Jesus loved and honored so much, pray for me. Amen. be magnified by you in connection with the particular request that I earnestly present to you. {mention your petition} As a pledge of my gratitude, I promise to live more faithfully in accordance with the teachings of the church, and to be devoted to the service of the poor whom you loved and still love so greatly. Bless this resolution of mine that I may be faithful to it until death. Saint Anthony, consoler of all the afflicted, pray for me. Saint Anthony, helper of all who invoke you, pray for me.