Saint Anthony of Padua is often remembered as the saint people ask for help when something goes missing. But there is much more to his story. This episode of The Weekend Cup briefly introduces the Franciscan preacher, his love of Scripture, and the account of a stolen Psalter that helped make him the patron saint of lost things.

We also explore several miracles associated with Anthony: his sermon to the fish, the mule said to have knelt before the Eucharist, and the vision of the child Jesus that inspired so many images of him. Together, these stories offer a glimpse of Anthony’s faith and the message he spent his life preaching.

Sources

• St. Anthony Shrine, “St. Anthony of Padua” — biography, the Psalter tradition, and Anthony’s ministry.
• Basilica of Saint Anthony, “Sermon to the Fishes” — the Rimini miracle account.
• Basilica of Saint Anthony, “Miracle of the Mule” — the Eucharistic miracle account.
• Franciscan Media, “Devotion to St. Anthony of Padua” — the lost Psalter and child Jesus traditions.
• Pope Benedict XVI, General Audience on Saint Anthony of Padua — Anthony’s preaching, teaching, and lasting influence.

Music: Adventure Beyond by Alexander Nakarada (https://creatorchords.com)

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