Happy feast day to St. Anthony of Padua!
Among the Franciscans and in the liturgy of his feast, St. Anthony is celebrated as a teacher and preacher. He was the first teacher in the Franciscan Order, given the special approval and blessing of St. Francis to instruct his brother Franciscans. His effectiveness as a preacher calling people back to the faith resulted in the title “Hammer of Heretics.” Just as important were his peacemaking and calls for justice.
It is a practice in some churches to bless small loaves of bread on the feast of St. Anthony and give them to those who want them!
St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us! #archdioceseofmobile #catholic #catholiclife #catholicfaith #catholicsaints
