That is how I used to address the saint... St. Anthony of lost things. I can attest that he is effective. Lost things, even money, return. So, because I was very indebted to him, I wanted to know who he was.
One time, I was listening to one of the family conversations about the saint who was very passionate on preaching the Word of God. He preached here and there, whether there are people or none at all. And if the people won't listen, he would turn to the animals and they would miraculously look up, as if listen to him. When he died, his body decomposed except for one part: his tongue. He was St. Anthony of Padua. I did my research and found out that he was the one I was looking for. The Patron Saint of Lost Things, St. Anthony of Padua.
How happy I was when I found out that his Holy Relics would come here in Manila! Unfortunately, I had work on my chosen schedule, April 21, 2016 Thursday, and I was afraid I wouldn't make it. When I got to San Agustin Friary, it was just in time for veneration and I happily entered the church.
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Flyers and the Handkerchief that I bought at the church |
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The relic of St. Anthony's rib |
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At the center of that statue is St. Anthony's relic from his cheek |
It was a short but meaningful time spent with the Saint. Actually, it felt to me as if was he was physically present. I felt peace and happy as I went home, taking simple but profound gifts from a time we were near him.
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My souvenirs and the handkerchief which turned to a secondary relic |
St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us.
The Relics will be in the Philippines until May 2, 2016. For schedules please check out the Pilgrimage of the Relic of St. Anthony Facebook page.
