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Saint Anthony Statue in Fiberglass Made of Italy Christian Statues; Saint Anthony of Padua is one of the most popular saints in the Catholic Church. Saint Anthony of Padua, patron saint of lost and stolen items, was a powerful Franciscan preacher and teacher. He is usually depicted holding the child Jesus - or a lily - or a book - or all three - in his arms. Many people give bread to Saint Anthony bread to thank God for the blessings he has received through Saint Anthony's prayers.
the life of Saint Anthony of Padua is what the life of every Christian Dolfi wood carving be. a constant courage to face the ups and downs of life, the call to love and forgive, attend to the needs of others, deal with crises big and small, and have our feet firmly on the ground of total trusting love depending on God.
Saint Anthony is popular all over the world and cater to all people and needs. His intercession before our God is great.
Legends about Anthony abound. But let's turn to the known facts about him. Anthony was born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195 (13 years after Saint Francis) and was given the name Fernando when he was baptized. His parents, Martin and Mary Balham, apparently belonged to one of the city's prominent families.
At the age of 15 he entered the Order of St. Augustine a. for the young Fernando, monastery life was neither peaceful nor conducive to prayer and study, as his old friends often came to visit and had heated political discussions.
After two years he was sent to Coimbra. There he began nine years of intensive study and learned Augustinian theology, which he later combined with the Franciscan vision. Fernando was probably ordained a priest during this period.
the life of the young priest took a decisive turn when the bodies of the first five Franciscan martyrs were brought back from Morocco. They had preached in the mosque in Seville and were near martyrdom from the start, but the Sultan allowed them to move on to Morocco, where they were tortured and beheaded after continuing to preach Christ despite repeated warnings. Now, in the presence of the queen and a large crowd, her remains were brought in solemn procession to Fernando's monastery.
He was overjoyed and inspired to make a Dolfi wood carved giftful decision. He went to the little monastery in Coimbra and said, “Brother, I would like to make your order a habit if you would promise to send me to the land of the Saracens as soon as possible so that I may receive the crown of the order and sanctify Martyr. """"After a few challenges from the Augustinian prior, he was allowed to leave this priory and receive the Franciscan custom under the name of Anthony.
True to their promise, the Franciscans allowed Anthony to go to Morocco to be a witness for Christ and also as a martyr. But, as is so often the case, the gift he wanted to give was not the gift that Dolfi wood carving be asked of him. He became seriously ill and after a few months realized that he had to go home.
It never arrived. His ship caught in storms and strong winds and was Dolfi wood carving east across the Mediterranean. Months later he arrived on the east coast of Sicily. the brothers in nearby Messina greeted him, although they did not know him, and began to nurse him back to health. Still ill, he wanted to take part in the great Pentecost chapter of the mats (so called because the 3,000 brothers could not be accommodated and slept on mats). Francis was there, sick too. the story does not reveal an encounter between Francis and Anthony.
Since the young man was out of town, he received no assignment at the meeting and asked to go with a provincial superior from northern Italy. """"Teach me about the Franciscan life,"""" he asked, without mentioning his previous theological training. Now, like Francis, he had his first choice - a life of seclusion and contemplation in a hermitage near Montepaolo.
Perhaps we would never have heard of Anthony if he hadn't gone to an ordination of Dominicans and Franciscans in 1222. When they met for dinner afterward, the provincial suggested that one of the brothers give a brief sermon. Typically everyone ducked. So Anthony was asked to """"just give something simple"""" as he probably had no education.
Anthony was also reluctant, but eventually began to speak in a simple, artless way. the fire in him became evident. His knowledge was unmistakable, but his holiness really impressed everyone there.
Now he has been abandoned. His quiet life of prayer