Today October 23rd, is the feast day of my 2008 patron saint, St. Anthony Mary Claret, according to 1962 Roman Missal.Anthony Mary Claret founded the Missionary Sons of the Heart of Mary, the Teaching Sisters of Mary Immaculate, and other communities of nuns. For many years he laboured in Catalonia, for six years in Cuba as Archbishop of Santiago, and finally in Madrid. He died in exile in France in 1870.
The Roman Missal (1962)
That is a very short bio of a remarkable man who lived his life for God. His mission in life was to save souls from an eternity in hell. He was able to read the hearts of those who came to him, often reminding them of certain sins they had omitted during confession, even telling them when the sin was committed. Anthony would travel from place to place on foot, carrying only a razor,a pair of socks, a breviary, a map, and half a loaf of bread, for he believed in holy poverty. Thousands of people attended his missions. Many religious orders were founded because of the work of this good man. Here is a very interesting article about St. Anthony Mary Claret.
I often ask St. Anthony Mary Claret to pray for one of my special intentions, that our son-in-law and our daughter, who unknowingly introduced me for the first time to this dear Saint, will come into the Church and be blessed with children. And I ask that anyone reading this would also please pray for my intention. Thank you so much!
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