The last time this garden statue of Saint Anthony was shared here was December 30, 2016. He and the Christ Child of his vision were covered in fresh snow then. This picture was taken on a gloomy summer morning after some night rain. A lot of people are feeling gloomy these days. We might ask Anthony to help us find our way through it. He is, after all, the finder saint.
Anthony, may we find our way to the clean heart of the Gospel.
Anthony, may we find our way to the 70 X 7 times of the Lord's forgiveness.
Anthony, may we find our way to light out of this darkness.
Anthony, may we find our way to the healing of the nation's hate-wound.
Anthony, where we need to find peace again.
Anthony, where families are stressed by troubles.
Anthony, where old resentments still fester.
Anthony, where inner growth is arrested.
Anthony, may we discover Christ in some new way.
Anthony, may we experience solidarity, humility and joy.
Anthony, increase mutual respect in us.
Anthony, enlarge human hearts.
Anthony, calm the critical spirit.
Anthony, soften our resistance.
Anthony, turn the grumbling into grateful praises.
Anthony, we need wisdom from above.
