Saint Anthony of Padua
Feast day: June 13
Patron of those who have lost things, the poor, and preachers
Life
A Franciscan friar and gifted preacher, Anthony was called the Hammer of Heretics for the power of his teaching. Once, the Christ Child appeared to him resting in his arms as he prayed. He is beloved as the patron of lost things — 'St. Anthony, come around, something is lost and cannot be found.'
Prayer
Saint Anthony, pray that we may find what we have lost — and above all, never lose sight of the Christ who came to seek and save us. Amen.
