When there is intense prayer and meditation, time passes very quickly and the days move faster than the normal days. It could be the grace of God that works during the days of Novenas.....we began 9 days of Novenas here on 2nd June and we are on the last day of prayers and reflection, Eucharist and remembering and praying to St. Anthony.
St. Anthony who has suffered and has been glorified with Christ. For us the Church proposes to follow faithfully example of St. Anthony to live the life of Christ that he lived and drew all the devotees to God through Christ by being faithful servant.
St. Anthony's preaching of the Gospel galvanised the lives of the faithful in whole regions of northern Italy and southern France. Recalling him in this Eucharist can illustrate how the saints lead us to see the whole history of the Church as happening in , in the year of the Lord's favor.
Perhaps this beautiful legacy of St. Anthony as the apostle of conversion and the Sacrament of Penance can makes the sacrament Eucharist very rich and appealing.
Anthony was famous for his oration and deep knowledge in the Bible. one event made him popular. one he was was attending ordination in 1222 in Forli. Dominica and Franciscan friars were present. but none of them was assigned to do the homily ahead of time. resizing the mistake, the superior asked Fr. Anthony to preach ex-tempore. Though reluctant, he did the homily out of obedience. however, his homily was impressive to all present and felt as if guided by the Holy Spirit. St. Anthony has gained deep knowledge in the Bible and was invited to preach in many places.
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