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Miracles of Saint Anthony

Francis Blesses the Friars!

SAINT FRANCIS OF ASSISI died the evening of Oct. 3, 1226. But shortly before his death, Francis appeared in silent testimony of the work of his glorious son, Anthony of Padua. During the last days of September the friars had assembled at Arles for a Chapter. Anthony preached, taking as text, "Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews."
In the midst of Anthony's sermon, one of the friars noticed the presence of st. Francis in the room. The Seraphic Saint, suspended in air, stood with hands raised in blessing over the friars assembled there in solemn session. At that moment all present were filled with a great peace, so that they wondered what had happened. When the friar told of the vision he had seen, they knew that Francis had come to bless especially the work of Anthony, their conferere. He would truly be the Ark of the Testament and the Hammer of Heretics.
Taken from the Miracles of Saint Anthony of Padua

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Quote for the Day:
Seeing the sun, the moon, and the stars, I said to myself, ?Who could be the Master of these beautiful things?? I felt a great desire to see him, to know him, and to pay him homage.

St. Josephine Bakhita
Quote from the book, "101 Inspirational Stories of the Power of Prayer"

Today is the Feast of Saint Anthony. I didn't realize until after I entered the monastery - that Saint Anthony can be a great source of help in lots more then just in finding lost things. We have a small, beautiful book that lists some of the miracles that Saint Anthony did in his life time. I put them all online many years ago in the form of individual cards. You can view them here.
http://franciscancards.com/search.cgi?mdb=gallery&cat=mira

I love miracles. I've ofter read and heard that we are supposed to advance beyond that in the religious life.. but so far it hasn't happened for me. I'll still take a miracle any chance I can get. A few days ago I read something about miracles - maybe from that self-esteem site.. anyway it stated something to the effect - that if we look for miracles we will find them! So that could be the ticket... expectant faith... does wonderful things. At the moment I am back to thinking I need a miracle to find my desk again. Although it is showing through in places which is a sign of hope.

I found a new site (which isn't new at all, just to me) called Christianity Today. Not sure how it came up through a google search but anyway on one of the articles that I read there, it had a neat quote that I really like.

"A career is what you're paid for,
but a calling is what you're made for.
Bob Shanks.

I thought that was very neat. Kind of puts things into a different focus.. at least for me it seems to give a bit of greater clarity to my own vocation.. but the thought came to me as well for other callings - such as parenthood, teacher, helper, etc. Any job actually could be an either or sort of thing I expect. A calling or a career. Sometimes if we are lucky we manage to combine them both!

Blessings of Peace and all Good,
Sister Patricia

Day Eight

Memorare Novena
Petition:
For all those who are addicted and for those who suffer with them.

Pray Nine Times:
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help,
or sought thine intercession was left unaided.

Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come,
before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.

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Sr Patricia