Happy feast of St. Anthony of Padua! On today’s show, Matt Swaim and Anna Mitchell talk about how he came to be the patron saint of lost items. Guests include pastoral counselor Kevin Prendergast, Bible Foods expert Rita Heikenfeld, and Gary Michuta, author of Behind the Bible.

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St. Anthony of Padua prayer

St. Anthony, model of great holiness, help me to live as a worthy son/daughter of God, faithful to the promises of my Baptism. You know how serious are the dangers and difficulties of my life. Grant that I may overcome all temptations to evil and have the courage to witness to my faith.

Obtain for me, from Our Divine Savior, a heart that is capable of loving God above all things, and open my soul to a generous and sincere love of my neighbor.

Help me to be willing to assist and serve anyone who is in need. Encourage me by your holy example, so that I may be most open and receptive to God’s perfect and all powerful love. Amen.

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Jason Shanks is online at eucharisticcongress.org.

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