Song of St Anthony

Next to Mary of Nazareth, the saint most often seen in artwork holding the child Jesus in his arms is St. Anthony of Padua. According to one version of the legend—and there are many—there was a Count Tiso who had a castle about 11 miles from Padua, Italy. One night, his little room suddenly filled up with light. Jesus appeared to Anthony in the form of a tiny child. Passing by the hermitage, the count saw the light shining from the room and St. Anthony holding and communicating with the infant. It is a historical fact that Anthony joined the Order of Friars Minor while Francis was still alive. We know that Anthony attended the Franciscan chapter of Pentecost, 1221.
Can there be a more obvious symbol and clue that the Christ child in Anthony's arms represents the very embodiment of the Word of God? The image of Anthony holding the divine infant is a symbol and model for each of us. The image inspires us to go through life clinging to the wonderful mystery of the humble, self-emptying Christ. For me, St Anthony had a deep love for God the Father, because he received the gift of holding the baby Jesus before he died.

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• christianity
• spirituality
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[TheChurchAuthentic]

All praise, all glory and all honor to the Blessed Son of God Jesus Christ.

[stevesilvia]

@TheChurchAuthentic ,amen to that! Remeber me in your prayers.

[linnettony]

Thanx for this beautiful post.God Bless...

[stevesilvia]

@linnettony, thanks, it gives us a new look at our Father in heaven.

[tezkingkong]

Beautiful,Steve...Thank you for this :)

[stevesilvia]

@tezkingkong thanks, it makes for a beautiful prayer.

[jithinthottathil]

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[WithMyLittleSpoon]

*****

[antodavispullan]

Just You and I, and one holy moment

Together if I have eyes that can see

Open my ears that I might hear You whisper

Of Your tender longing for me

Now I know, Oh Father of Jesus

My hope lies in belonging to You

Never again will I live like a stranger

My heart understands now that You’re my Father too.

[antodavispullan]

Hold me now, Oh, Father of Jesus

Sheltered, safe, asleep in your arms

No other place can promise protection

A fortress from pain and a haven from harm

Hold me now, Oh, Father of Jesus

Sometimes I fear the dark of the night

Your kindness kindles the stars in the heavens

Your love is the reason the moon gives us light

[videowatcher1997m]

I love you Saint Antonio, i love you :'D

[Katsumotothesamurai]

to me jesus is the father and the holy spirit. thats the only way i can figure it out.

[zangobush]

Beautiful!

[telsport]

My saint! Anthony!'

HE follows me around..finding all the stuff I lose, or enabling me to think where I left it.

Credit to him, Glory to Jesus

Tom Loughlin Jr Utica NY