Tony, Tony, look around. Somethings lost and must be found …..
Most of us know of St. Anthony as the restorer of lost things. I’ve even heard stories of dear old aunts who bribe St. Anthony for assistance finding what ever has been misplaced, “Tony, please! Ten dollars to the poor box if only you can find my keys.”
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St. Anthony is also the saint of miracles, fisherman, lost people and souls, faith in the Eucharist, travelers, singles seeking a spouse, difficulties in relationships, the poor, American Indians, and legends.
St. Anthony is a wonder worker and is perhaps the only saint regularly depicted holding the child Jesus with the exception of The Holy Family.
We too can carry Christ and call on St. Anthony when we are lost in our ways or tired. Ask St. Anthony to hold the baby Jesus, so that your attention in this world if for only a moment maybe entirely consumed with the love of God.
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[Photo caption: St. Anthony statue at my soon to be home parish The Eglise St-Nicolas, a small 1,000 year old church rebuilt many times.]
The Lamp Stand 