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Lent in the Basilica of St Anthony

Lent begins on Wednesday 14 February. This is a time of conversion and penitence in preparation for Easter.

Pope Francis has addressed the following message to all Christians on the occasion of the 2018 Lenten season: “Above all, I urge the members of the Church to take up the Lenten journey with enthusiasm, sustained by almsgiving, fasting and prayer. If, at times, the flame of charity seems to die in our own hearts, know that this is never the case in the heart of God! He constantly gives us a chance to begin loving anew.”

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“Feast of the Tongue of the Saint” Sunday 18 February in the Basilica of St Anthony

The Feast of the Translation of the Saint’s Relics, commonly called the Feast of the Tongue, will be held on Sunday 18 February. This is the second, most important feast celebrating St Anthony after the June 13 feast, and marks the discovery of his uncorrupt tongue over 750 years ago, more than 30 years after his death. This scientifically inexplicable phenomenon is what faith calls a miracle, seeing that the relic of the tongue, the instruments used by St Anthony for preaching, is still visible and uncorrupt after many centuries.

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The friars of the Basilica of Saint Anthony of Padua send their warmest Christmas wishes to all of the Saint’s devotees.

On this day, enlightened by that evangelical hope which issues from the humble grotto of Bethlehem, we invoke the gift of joy and peace for all: for children as well as for the elderly, for the young and for families, for the poor and the marginalized. May Jesus, who was born for us, comfort those who are being tried by sickness and suffering.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM FR. MARIO!

Christmas itself was created by a gift. “God so loved the world that he gave us his only son.” (John 3:16). Though Christ came among us weak and empty-handed, he brought his priceless and everlasting gifts.

This Christmas let us open our hearts and remember that Jesus is the best gift anyone could ever receive.

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This Christmas give the gift of a subscription to The Messenger of Saint Anthony magazine.

For just $31/£21/€25 you can surprise someone you love with a special gift subscription to the Messenger of Saint Anthony. It’s a gift that will last all year long!

That’s because when you give a subscription to the Messenger of Saint Anthony, you give:

• The Messenger of Saint Anthony magazine delivered each month – packed with informative articles and inspiring thought pieces

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November 2017 St. Anthony’s relics visit Ottawa (Canada)

Two precious relics of our Saint will be in Ottawa from November 11 to 19.

Fr. Mario Conte, executive editor of the «Messenger of Saint Anthony» magazine, will bring to Ottawa from November 11 to 19 two precious relics of our Saint from the Basilica in Padua.

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