13 Days Novena 2025
13 Videos for 13 Days: Walking with the Friars of the Basilica of Saint Anthony Towards the Feast of June 13
In preparation for the Solemnity of Saint Anthony, the friars of the Basilica of the Saint in Padua, Italy, have launched a special digital initiative to spiritually accompany the faithful during the 13 days leading up to the June 13 celebration. The series, titled "ANTHONY – Words of Love, Words of Hope", consists of 13 videos, each approximately five minutes long, offering an original and profound journey of reflection.
The videos, conceived as a kind of spiritual journey in the footsteps of Saint Anthony, portray the Saint in Padua during the final months of his earthly life. In each episode, he experiences or recalls meaningful moments from his ministry, both in the city and in the places he visited during his missions. From these experiences, Anthony draws insights that will be woven into the 13 sermons he is writing—part of his great theological and spiritual work.
1. THE SERMON OF THE BEATITUDES. -Light in the Darkness -
The Beatitudes - more relevant now than ever - remind us of our call to serve the common good. Let us entrust ourselves to St. Anthony, asking for his intercession, that we may live them fully:
"Dear St. Anthony, guide us to live the Beatitudes each day. Help us to be humble, merciful and promoters of peace and justice. Teach us to follow Christ with faith and compassion so that our lives reflect His love. Amen."
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13 Videos for 13 Days: Walking with the Friars of the Basilica of Saint Anthony Towards the Feast of June 13th.
In preparation for the Solemnity of Saint Anthony, the friars of the Basilica of the Saint in Padua, Italy, have launched a special digital initiative to spiritually accompany the faithful during the 13 days leading up to the June 13 celebration.
The videos will be available online starting May 31, with one released each day until June 12, the eve of the Feast of the Saint.