Feast Day: June 13
Saint Anthony of Padua, whose birth name was Franciscan Thaumaturgist, was born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195, into a noble and religious family. A short, chubby man, Saint Anthony was a profound theologian.
Anthony's life-long desire was to bring conversions of Moslems to Christianity. At about the age of 25, Saint Anthony set sail to begin his ministry, but fell ill during shortly after arriving in Morocco and was forced to return home to heal; however, his ship was blown off course and Saint Anthony landed in Sicily. It was there that Saint Anthony discovered that he was also and brilliant preacher. Combining his skills with the gift of miracles, Saint Anthony was recognized as one of the greatest foes of herecies of his time. He converted many of these heretics, rich and poor, common and noble, to the faith, and was given the title "Hammer of the Heretics".
Many miracles have been attributed to Saint Anthony, most of them taking place in Padua (and thus his name). One of the most noted of the miracles concerned a young man by the name of Leonardo. One day, in a moment of uncontrollable anger, Leonardo kicked his mother. Truly repentant for this sin, Leonardo confessed to St. Anthony. Saint Anthony told Leonardo that the foot of a man who kicks his mother deserves to be cut off. Leonardo, taking these words to heart, returned home to amputate his foot. When Saint Anthony learned what happened, he immediately went to Leonardo and miraculously healed him.
Saint Anthony of Padua is venerated today as one of the greatest Franciscan Saints.
The bracelet created with a beautiful centre medal 20x35mm with image of St. Anthony.
The bracelet adorned with:
Chocolate czech glass beads 10mm
Orange faux jade 8mm
Sandalwood beads 6mm
Beige faux pearls 10mm
Beige teardrop beads 4x7mm
Yellow lampwork beads 16mm
Handmade polymer clay rose
Aventurine 6mm
I added some catholic Patron Saints medals:
Blessed Mother Mary with Baby Jesus
St Richard
St Alphonsus
Guardian Angel
St Paula Frassinetti, patron of sick people
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of San Juan del Valle
Prayer for Healing
Dear St. Anthony, you loved God
so much when you lived upon the earth.
You were known, even then, as a great
Wonder-worker, so great did His power
live in you. Now that you are in heaven,
you share in God's glory and in His power
in a more perfect way. Look on me with
kindness as I come to you in my need.
I pray for healing for myself and for those
whom I love. Amen.
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