So much more than "the saint who helps you find your keys"

Hello, John!

What I'm about to tell you might seem shocking, so brace yourself:

I've never once prayed to St. Anthony of Padua to help me find a lost item.

(See, in my family, when anything goes missing, we pray my grandmother's simple prayer: "Jesus was lost and found again." And if it doesn't turn up quickly, we call up Nana and ask her to pray it herself. That usually causes the missing jewelry or keys to resurface.)

That means that I came to Franciscan Media without any knowledge of the thing St. Anthony is apparently best known for. But in my time here, I've learned that he's a force to be reckoned with in the Franciscan world: a teacher, theologian, and devoutly holy friar who lived what he preached.

"People around the world remember Anthony of Padua in novenas and as the saint who finds lost objects. But he is also honored as a great spiritual guide and teacher of God’s word.”

—from the introduction to Saint Anthony of Padua: His Life, Legends, and Devotions

As we approach the feast day of St. Anthony, I'd like to offer you a chance to get to know this beloved saint better. For a limited time, you can order Saint Anthony of Padua: His Life, Legends, and Devotions for 20% off in our online bookstore when you use the code Anthony2022.

Peace and all good!

Kelly Sundberg

Director, Product Marketing