The friars began praying every day in a “perpetual novena” before the statue, a spot known today as “St. Anthony’s corner.” They dedicate their prayers to the petitions they receive from the faithful.
After having offered my reflections on St. Francis of Assisi a couple of weeks ago, this morning I would like to speak about Anthony of Padua — also known as Anthony of Lisbon after his native city — ...
Like many Sri Lankans, Liyanage Roshani has various reasons to believe St. Anthony of Padua is a miraculous saint who can solve any problem. "I lost my job in Italy, my husband wasted my dowry, my son ...