Friar Mario directs the Messenger of Saint Anthony, the Catholic international magazine published by the friars of the Basilica of Saint Anthony, Padua, Italy.
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On the Feast Day of St Paul of the Cross, I'll pray for you, your intentions and world peace at St Anthony's Tomb. I'll remember you again this afternoon during the Holy Mass I'll celebrate in the Basilica. Have a great Tuesday.Blessings from the friars of St Anthony's Basilica
On the Feast Day of St John Paul II, pope, I'll pray for you, your intentions and world peace at St Anthony's Tomb. I'll remember you again this afternoon during the Holy Mass I'll celebrate in the Basilica. Have a great day.Blessings from the friars of St Anthony's Basilica 🤗
Jesus came to set our hearts on fire with God’s love. Yet following Him is not always easy. His message can bring division, even among those we love. True faith requires courage, especially when our choices are misunderstood.
St Pedro Calungsod (1654–1672) was a young Filipino catechist and missionary who spread the Christian faith in Guam. He was martyred at just 17 while defending a fellow missionary. Canonized in 2012, he remains a shining example of courage, faith and devotion.
On the Feast Day of St Pedro Calungsod, I'll pray for you, your personal intentions and world peace at St Anthony's Tomb. I'll remember you again this afternoon during the Holy Mass I'll celebrate in the Basilica. Blessings to you and your loved ones from St Anthony’s Basilica🤗
In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls us to be watchful and faithful. We do not know when the Lord will come, but we can prepare by living with love, honesty and responsibility. Every gift we have received is an invitation to serve others. To whom much is given, much is expected.
St Paul of the Cross (1694–1775) was an Italian priest and founder of the Passionists. Deeply devoted to Christ’s Passion, he dedicated his life to preaching God’s love and mercy, especially to the poor. He encouraged people to find hope and strength in the Cross.
On the Feast Day of St Paul of the Cross, I'll pray for you, your intentions and world peace at St Anthony's Tomb. I'll remember you again this afternoon during the Holy Mass I'll celebrate in the Basilica. Have a great Tuesday.Blessings from the friars of St Anthony's Basilica🤗
On the Feast Day of St. Paul of the Cross, I'll pray for you, your intentions, and world peace at St. Anthony's Tomb. I'll remember you again this afternoon during the Holy Mass I'll celebrate in the Basilica.Have a wonderful Tuesday! Blessings from St. Anthony's Basilica! 🤗
In today’s Gospel, Jesus calls us to remain watchful and ready for His coming. True readiness means living each day with faith, love, and generosity. Blessed are those who welcome Him with open hearts, for He promises to serve them with His own love.
Sts Isaac Jogues, Jean de Brébeuf, and companions were Jesuit missionaries who brought the Gospel to Native Americans in 17th-century Canada. Despite persecution and terrible suffering, they remained faithful to Christ. Martyred between 1642 and 1649, they were canonized in 1930.
On the Feast Day of Sts John of Brebeuf an Isaac Jogues, I'll pray for you, your personal intentions and world peace at St Anthony's Tomb. I'll remember you again this afternoon during the Holy Mass I'll celebrate in the Basilica. Blessings to you and your loved ones from Padua🤗
In today’s Gospel, Jesus reminds us that life is not measured by wealth or possessions. The rich man stored up treasures for himself but forgot what truly matters. True riches come from loving God, sharing with others, and living with a generous heart.
On this 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, I’ll pray for you, your personal intentions, and world peace at Saint Anthony’s Tomb. I’ll remember you again this afternoon during the Holy Mass I’ll celebrate in the Basilica. May Saint Anthony watch over you and your loved ones 🤗
In the Gospel of this Sunday, Jesus reminds us to give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God. While we have responsibilities toward society, our hearts belong to God. Let us show our love for Him through faith, kindness, and service to others.
St. Ignatius of Antioch (c. 35–107) was an early Christian bishop and martyr. Arrested for his faith, he was taken to Rome, where he was killed by wild beasts. During his journey, he wrote seven letters encouraging Christians to remain united in faith and love.
On the Feast Day of St Ignatius of Antioch, I'll pray for you, your personal intentions and world peace at St Anthony's Tomb. I'll remember you again this afternoon during the Holy Mass I’ll celebrate in the Basilica. Have a great weekend! Blessings from St Anthony's Basilica 🤗
In today’s Gospel, Jesus encourages us to remain faithful and courageous in witnessing to our faith. We need not fear opposition or worry about what to say, for the Holy Spirit will guide us, giving us the wisdom and strength we need.