Oil Dedicated to St Anthony of Padua (Patron for the Poor)

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Oil Dedicated to St Anthony of Padua (Patron for the Poor)

Scripture:

2 Corinthians 4:8-9

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed.”

Prayer:

 Dear St. Anthony of Padua, Patron of the Poor, we humbly come before you seeking your intercession and guidance. You who tirelessly cared for the needy and downtrodden, help us to follow in your footsteps with compassion and generosity. Grant us the strength to alleviate the suffering of those less fortunate, to offer them comfort in their times of need, and to provide them with the support they require. Bless us with the wisdom to see the inherent dignity in every person, regardless of their circumstances. St. Anthony, advocate for the marginalized, inspire us to work tirelessly for justice and equality, that all may experience the abundance of God’s love. Amen.

Saint Anthony of Padua (Patron for the Poor) from A Blessed Call To Love, Ireland.

Saint Anthony of Padua, Anthony also spelled Antony, Italian Sant’Antonio da Padova, original name Fernando Martins de Bulhões, (born 1195, Lisbon, Portugal—died June 13, 1231, Arcella, Verona [Italy]; canonized 1232; feast day June 13), Franciscan friar, doctor of the church, and patron of the poor. Padua and Portugal claim him as their patron saint, and he invoked for the return of lost property.

Anthony born into a wealthy family and raised in the church. He joined the Augustinian canons in 1210 and probably became a priest. In 1220 he joined the Franciscan order, hoping to preach to the Saracens (Muslims) and be martyred. On his way to Morocco, he became seriously ill and forced to return home. However, his ship back to Portugal blown off course and eventually landed in Sicily. Because of his continuing poor health, not allowed to pursue his missionary work among the Saracens. Instead, he taught theology at Bologna, Italy, and at Montpellier, Toulouse, and Puy-en-Velay in southern France. He won great admiration as a preacher and noted for his simple yet profound teaching of the Catholic faith. He died en route to Padua, Italy, where he buried.

Anthony was the most celebrated of St. Francis of Assisi’s followers and had the reputation of a miracle worker. On January 16, 1946, Pope Pius XII declared him a doctor of the church. In art he shown with a book, a heart, a flame, a lily, or the child Jesus. Among his authentic writings are sermons for Sundays and feast days, published at Padua in three volumes in 1979.