St. Anthony of Padua
Saint Anthony of Padua is the patron saint of lost or stolen items, the poor, and travelers because he lost himself completely to the providence of God. St. Anthony is a perfect example of turning your life completely over to Christ.
Fun Facts
Saint Anthony was born Fernando Martins in Portugal into a very wealthy lifestyle which he would eventually give up to be a servant of God.
When he was only fifteen years old he asked to be sent to Abbey of Santa Cruz in Coimbra and while he was in Abbey he acquired how to speak Latin and theology.
When he heard news of Franciscan friars that settled a hermitage dedicated to Saint Anthony, he wanted to leave and join them and eventually with permission he joined the Franciscan order and changed his name to Anthony.
The Miracle Sermon
Once St. Anthony was trying to spread the good news and educate catholic heretics but he could not get them to believe so St. Anthony went and taught his message to fish and when more and more fish came the people began to realize he should be listened to.
Picture websites used:
Cover picture: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/why-saint-anthony-holds-the-child-jesus/
First picture https://holymassimages.blogspot.com/2014/06/saint-anthony-of-padua-padova.html
Second picture: Pinterest.com
Third picture: https://achristianpilgrim.wordpress.com/2011/06/10/the-wisdom-of-saint-anthony-of-padua-1195-1231/
Fourth picture: http://www.catholic-forum.com/themes/st_anthony_padua.html
Info websites:
- http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=24
- https://www.franciscanmedia.org/why-saint-anthony-holds-the-child-jesus/
- https://www.stanthony.org/st-anthony-of-padua/
- http://digilander.libero.it/raxdi/inglese/miraa.htm
I have neither given nor received unauthorized help on this work Logan Paolillo