The Life of St. Anthony of Padua - narrated by Fr. Bob Warren, SA

The Franciscan Friars of the Atonement have always turned to St. Anthony of Padua in times of need. Fr. Paul Wattson, the founder of our religious community, often called upon fellow Franciscan, St. Anthony and lovingly referred to him as our "big brother".

Whether in times of great need or simply misplacing his quill pen, Fr. Paul would call upon St. Anthony for his intercession -- and time and again St. Anthony would assist.

[mariea]

Glorious St. Anthony Appeared to me in 1997 while I was praying at night. I couldn't believe my eyes, I was startled and scared. I didn't know him then. A Franciscan friar full of beauty, youth and enthusiasm, handsome, humble and loving, , looking at him with awe and fear since it is my first experience in life to see an apparation. I remember every detail of him. I told my priest of St. Maron's church describing him, he told me about St. Anthony who turns to be whom I have seen. Big resemblance between his picture on St Jude's Shop candle and the person I have seen. I love him so much, he is my companion since then and he is living in my heart next to Jesus. Praise and Bless the Lord for his Glory and the gift of His Saints. Amen 🙏🙏🙏

[BernadetteCarbery]

That was a lovely story off St Anthony..always believed in him.pray for us st Anthony that all goes well for all in need off help 🙏 amen 🙏

[valerieananth]

Dear St.
Thank U for helping me find my small pair of very precious gift given to me.

[doloresgarza]

Thank you St. Anthony, I love you and have a devotion to you about my facial nerve. I know your intercession will be received by our Lord and I shall be healed. Thank you as always St Anthony for guiding me and never leaving my side.

[daisalosias]

Praise for dear st Anthony for caring &helping my family thanks amen

[jessewarner]

Here’s a fun story. I was going to Midnight Mass for Christmas Eve at St Patrick’s Cathedral in NYC. A friend was a horn player for the orchestra and had gotten tickets for me and another friend. We hit horrible traffic and were running late and still needed to park! It didn’t look good at all. I prayed to St Anthony to help us find a parking space, and a spot opened up on the street, as close as possible to the police security blockade, right next to the cathedral. If you know parking in NYC, this could only be called a miracle! But it gets even better... When we sat in the cathedral, we discovered we were seated right next to the side chapel for St Anthony!!! Of course, I had to light a candle, say a thank you, and make a donation to the box! And the Christmas mass was splendid.

[Mike-uxqz]

I am a convert to the Catholic Church. I was confirmed on May 26, 2019 and received first Communion May 27, 2019 on my 69th Birthday. At St. Anthony Padua Church in Fargo North Dakota USA. Please keep me in your prayers! Thank you.

[anagu]

Fr. Your talk on the life of St. Anthony, was beautiful. My mother conceived me when she was 44 years old after praying to At. Anthony and she named me Antonetta.
Whenever my mother lost something, she would pray to St. Anthony and she would find the list article. I too, pray to him whenever I lose something and would find it.
My husband, has a great devotion to St. Anthony and he prays the novenas. We had found a new house and we signed the agreement on 13th of June which is his feast day. This was a miracle! Thank you At. Anthony 🙏

[efrag]

Today my brother joshua prayed together for the first time in about 20 years and after we were gone praying a St. Anthony's necklace appeared on my table out of the middle of know where. I have no idea where it came from. All I know it that god is real and that hes always with me and you ALL THE TIME AND THAT HE LOVES YOU AND NEED YOURE LOVE BACK! May god bless all of you🙏🙌

[joannp]

I recently learned about
ST. Anthony, I heard that people would pray to him when they lost something.
So, I did lose something that affected my income.
I asked him if he could help. This may sound crazy but about 2 days later, I got an email that led to the recovery of what I lost. when I got to the place I was going, there on the persons door, was a picture of ST. Anthony. To say I was surprized would be an understatement.
I made a promise that I would relate this story about him. Strange things sure happen in this world.

[philomenagregory]

Beautiful, I was nearly in tears, realising the many problems and disappointments St Anthony had in his life time, and yet the wonderful being he was, he is and has been my friend for many years, without whose help my life would be very different and unmanageable. It is not just that he is the saint of things lost, he is the saint of people who are lost as well, the poor, the sick the elderly, anyone in need.

[anthonylombardo]

I was born on St. Anthony's day and my parents named me after him and it is an honor for me - thank you Jesus.
ADL

[fortunatemachingauta]

I have learnt so much from your story on St Anthony, thank you so much Fr

[ojcampos]

I prayed last night that God help me to find my patron saint. I’ve received a lot of signs lately and have returned to the church one week now. Over the last few weeks I’ve found great solace in sweeping, cleaning, washing dishes, yard work. This morning I lost my bank card on my way to play golf, after hearing the word of Mary and Martha in Saturday’s Mass, I made up my mind to not play and instead return home and pray and meditate on this happening. It has led me to St Anthony and now here, wanting to learn more of St Anthony. I want to thank you for this video, as I know that God has more for me in store, like St Anthony, shy and humble, I shall continue to follow my Lord until I am called upon to fulfill my destiny. Peace and God Bless.

[piyalipal]

Thank you saint for being benevolent to me always❤❤I pay my gratitude to you... Be with me always..

[gerardmac]

WOW ' What a beautiful story to learn about St Anthony. I go to a St Anthony's Church at Tahmoor, NSW,
and I did Not know much about St Anthony's Story ' Till Now. Thank you Father Bob Sooo' much
for your story of St Anthony. I loved the way you soke and explained everything.
Was great listening to you. That really touched me. I'd like to pray a special consecration prayer which i like to pray for people.
For You. and everybody reading this will be praying the prayer Over again and again for you - -
" My Sweet Blessed Mother Mary' I Consecrate Fr Bob to your Immaculate Heart and to the Sacred Heart of Jesus,
and St Joseph, Blessed Mother I give you the Keys to Fr Bob's heart and his whole life, and his Whole family.
Blessed Mother Mary please Guide Fr Bob by your hand and please Protect him with your Mantle, and fill his Heart
with the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, to Guide him and to help him and teach and Protect him, and Blessed Mother Mary '
and St Joseph ' please pray for Fr Bob at the hour ' and the day ' of his death, and please grant him the
Special grace of a very Happy and a Holy and a peaceful death, and the Grace to die in the State of Grace
and in the Peace of Jesus, and please bring him to everlasting life with you in Heaven, and Lord Jesus please
Prepare a Room in your Heavenly Home for Fr Bob, Amen 🙂 God Bless

[renzorejuso]

Thank you St.Anthony of Padua....The saint who always help in finding my lost things..

[charsiho]

During the lock down due to the pandemic, my energetic dad started to deteriorate, he just spent most of the time in meditation and prayer. He spent his afternoons closing his eyes and listening to the Prayers of St. Anthony. I never expected that was his last weeks until June 13, 2020 came, the day of his death and the Feast Day of St. Anthony.
My dad was a silent worker and was devoted to the church and charity to the poor...his life was patterned to St. Anthony- a life of humility, simplicity and joy.
Thank you dear St. Anthony for embracing my dad until the day He left to be with His Creator!

[amberannebrunnesia]

Saint Anthony, I always say his name every time i pray. The time I become broke and lost almost my jewelries, I can't pay the interest and expiry due date is over. One day while I'm cleaning my room and trying to change the position of the table light, I was surprised to find my gold necklace with pendant under the table light. Tears of happiness falling down. Later i realized Saint Anthony show a miracle to bring back my necklace. Heartedly thankful for loving kindness of Saint Anthony. Praise the Lord.. Amen

[marianneministryoffaith]

Saint Anthony is my beloved saint! Every year he always give me a surprising gifts and he also give me a dreams . I love my Saint and baby Jesus with my whole heart ❤️ 🙏