Companions of St. Anthony

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Dear friend of St Anthony,
November is a great month for celebrations. We begin it right away with the Solemnity of All the Saints on the first and then continue with the commemoration of the dead on the second, while toward the end we celebrate the national Thanksgiving Holiday. Religious and secular celebrations are important moments that mark our calendar, not because we want an excuse for merrymaking, but more so that we will not forget to appreciate the wonderful ways we have been blessed in the presence of hardship.
     Consider for instance the Solemnity of all the Saints, which is a celebration of victory over every form of human struggle. It teaches us that there is an ultimate triumph of good over evil, where the power of grace turns the worst situation into a blessing - as particularly demonstrated in the witness of countless martyrs. The Commemoration of the Dead the following day is also another celebration of life, not only for its joyful moments, but especially so during the treasured but often difficult final days of our loved ones. Such period of brave companionship with them certainly deserves to be remembered! The tradition of Dia de Los Muertes among the Hispanics marks this day with colorful streamers hung from windows and candy skulls that are placed on make shift altars which display the pictures of deceased family and friends. It is an expression of joy and hope beyond bereavement. The Thanksgiving holiday on the other hand at the end of the month is great way to honor the fruits of hard work and the primacy of family. Despite everyone’s hectic schedule, we all take time to pause and relish each other’s company because there’s simply no place like home.
     I hope that the month of November affords us many other reasons to celebrate. It may sound ambitious but we make this our aim at the Shrine of St Anthony: that every day be a celebration of God’s goodness and love. With that in mind, I gratefully acknowledge the many good work faithfully done by our prayer partners, the Companions of St Anthony, the shrine staff, benefactors and friends who constantly make this place special by their presence and contribution. I certainly enjoin you to keep on counting your blessings during this special month of remembrances - with all the saints, both living and deceased.
God bless you,
Fr Eric

Companions of St. Anthony

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Saint Anthony 13 Tuesday Novena - Week 9: Healer of Soul and Body

(Recite together)
Anthony, through your teaching and preaching you bore witness to the loving presence of God in all of creation. Now that you have come into the fullness of the kingdom, pray for us that our lives might also proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all humanity.

Leader: Pray for us, St. Anthony
All: Help us become worthy of the promise of Christ.
Leader: Let us pray.

Almighty, Eternal God, you have given your people St. Anthony as an outstanding preacher and intercessor in times of need. Grant that with his help we may follow in the example of Christian living and experience your support in all adversities. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saint Anthony - Healer of Soul and Body - help us find a cure for what ails us in mind, body, or spirit, that we may be whole persons. (Pause)

Recite Together:
Saint Anthony, you raised your voice in praise of God and led others to acclaim His name. Instill in me that same spirit of awe and reverence for the God who loves us forever and ever. Amen.

Leader: Let us pray.

O God, may you be glorified by our companionship with St Anthony, the friar, priest, and doctor of the Gospels. Through the thirteen weeks of prayers, may we be renewed in faith, hope, and charity. We ask this with confident trust that through the intercession of St. Anthony, you will bring us the rewards of eternal life promised by Christ our Lord. Amen! ... See MoreSee Less

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Today, our pilgrimage took us to the Church of the Pater Noster, The Mount of Olives (where Jesus wept before His passion), the Church of Dominus Flevit (where Jesus was scourged), the Church of all Nations, and Ein Karem where the Church of the Visitation is as well as the birthplace of St. John the Baptist.
We prayed for your intentions at each Church! ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you for the prayers 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 praying for you on your pilgrimage 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Would be nice to know what each picture represents.

Spectacular sights www.newadvent.org/cathen/11244b.htm

It would be nice if you would caption these pictures so we know which was which

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Today, our pilgrimage us to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre! We had the opportunity to pray the Stations of the Cross, have Holy Mass for the 2nd Sunday of Advent, see the Crucifixion site, and resurrected tomb! We also saw the Wailing Wall and the Upper Room where the Holy Spirit came down upon Pentecost! ... See MoreSee Less

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"Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths:
all flesh shall see the salvation of God." -Luke 3: 4,6

We are called to prepare the way of the Lord in how we live our lives. May this day help us to change our ways for Jesus.
#Advent #SecondSundayofAdvent #PrepareTheWay ... See MoreSee Less

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O God, who made the Bishop Saint Ambrose
a teacher of the Catholic faith
and a model of apostolic courage,
raise up in your church men after your own heart,
to govern her with courage and wisdom.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
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Save us by the power of your hand, Father, for our enemies have ignored your words. May the fire of your word consume our sins and its brightness illumine our hearts.

Jesus come save us! #advent #waitforjesus ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

Welcome to our Holy Land Pilgrimage photos! Today, so far, we have visited the Church of the Nativity and the Milk Grotto. The Church of the Nativity is where Jesus was born and the Milk Grotto is where Mary breast feed Jesus.
It is powerful and moving to be present at these sites and to pray for everyone's intentions.

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