The image of St. Anthony holding the baby Jesus reminds us of the importance of meditating on the Word of God, the Holy Scriptures. Through them we can truly come into contact with the Lord, who can then truly help us.
I know, meditation is not easy: our problems, our responsibilities tend to take over and we can easily lose focus. It requires time and energy, determination and discipline. That is why we must pray to God to help us.
Let's pray:
"Dear Lord, through the intercession of Saint Anthony, open our minds that we may receive your eternal wisdom; open our spirits that we may know your guidance and open our hearts that we may receive your wonderful love. Amen"