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Anthony Of Padua: Saint Of The People

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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.

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.

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.