Anthony Of Padua: Saint Of The People [Paperback]

Jack Wintz (Author, Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 25, 2005

Anthony was a simple and humble friar who preached the Good News lovingly and with fearless courage. The youth whom his fellow friars thought was uneducated became one of the great preachers and theologians of his day. He was a man of great penance and apostolic zeal. But he was primarily a saint of the people. from Chapter One by Leonard Foley, O.F.M.

First published as Saint Anthony of Padua, The Story of His Life and Popular Devotions, edited by the late Leonard Foley and Norman Perry, the booklet included devotions, legends and perspective on how Anthony, the saint of the people, finder of lost articles, helper in troubles, healer of bodies and spirit, patron of lovers and marriage, plays a role in our lives today.

Award-winning Franciscan writer Jack Wintz has now updated the original booklet and added five new chapters that discuss Anthony s spiritual brotherhood with Saint Francis, Anthony s life as a contemplative, a guide to appreciating the popular legends of Saint Anthony and information about the places where Anthony lived and ministered. The book also includes a novena, information on the National Shrine of Saint Anthony, as well as an in-depth listing of Anthony shrines around the world.

Product Details

• Paperback: 82 pages
• Publisher: St. Anthony Messenger Press (January 25, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0867165839
• ISBN-13: 978-0867165838
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.6 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #769,538 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #81 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Christianity > Catholicism > Saints

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Get to know and love this "Saint of the People", February 14, 2005

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Lisa M. Hendey "Mom, Blogger, Podcaster, Author" (Fresno, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anthony Of Padua: Saint Of The People (Paperback)

Many Catholics I know reflexively offer a silent prayer to St. Anthony upon losing their car keys, wallet, or any other item of significance, but many don't know why it's St. Anthony to whom they pray.

In this newly updated and expanded version of a popular booklet, readers are treated to a wonderful introduction to St. Anthony of Padua, his life, and the devotions and legends surrounding him. Along with sharing his inspirational biography, the contributors to the book examine the details behind many popular devotions and rituals related to this special Franciscan.

Including but moving beyond turning to St. Anthony to aid with finding lost items, the book offers several wonderful prayers of intercession as well as a nine day novena. The book's final chapter includes helpful information on shrines devoted to St. Anthony.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Many Views of St. Anthony, February 19, 2005

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Carol Blank (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Anthony Of Padua: Saint Of The People (Paperback)

Whether you know St. Anthony as the finder of lost objects, the patron of mariners, or some other title, and whether your favorite image has Anthony with a lily, the child Jesus, a book, or all three, your vision will probably broaden after reading this little book. Each of several authors focuses on a different aspect of Anthony's life and legend. The final chapters on praying to St. Anthony are especially useful in answering questions about praying "to" a saint and praying "for" something specific. The novena to St. Anthony contains traditional prayers and passages from his sermons followed by reflections.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars most excellent, February 13, 2008

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John J. Geary Jr. "OLPH1973" (Boston) - See all my reviews
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if noone else delivers, go to Anthony. The saint of the coommon person, from whom everyone can love. from lost keys to jobs to souls, anthony provides.