St. Anthony of Padua | Pray for Us
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St. Anthony of Padua | Pray for Us
$30.00
Heavyweight 100% cotton shirt with a relaxed drop-shoulder fit, vintage garment wash, tonal chest embroidery, and a woven SIGNUMX interior neck label.
St. Anthony of Padua (1195 to 1231), Franciscan friar and Doctor of the Church, is honored on June 13 and is beloved by Catholics as the saint invoked for lost things.
Quick Facts
| Feast Day | June 13, Memorial |
| Life & Canonization | Born in Lisbon in 1195; died June 13, 1231; canonized 1232 by Gregory IX; Doctor of the Church 1946 |
| Patronage | Lost things, the poor, and travelers |
| Symbols | Franciscan habit, the Child Jesus, a lily, a book |
The Life of St. Anthony of Padua
Anthony was born in Lisbon and joined the Franciscans after seeing the relics of martyred friars. Hoping for a quiet life, he was asked to say a few words at an ordination when no one else was ready, and he preached so beautifully that he spent the rest of his short life as one of the most famous preachers in Europe.
He is the friend everyone calls when the keys go missing. The tradition started when a novice ran off with Anthony's prayer book, and after Anthony prayed, the young man brought it back. Today millions ask his help finding lost things, and the gifts given in thanks, called St. Anthony's Bread, still feed the poor.
“Si quaeris miracula (If then you seek miracles)”
Opening of the responsory by Friar Julian of Speyer, 13th century
Shirt Details
- Fabric: Heavyweight 100% cotton
- Fit: Relaxed drop-shoulder
- Details: Chest embroidery, woven SIGNUMX neck label
- Care: Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
Get to Know St. Anthony of Padua
He Finds Lost Things
A novice once took Anthony's treasured prayer book, and after Anthony prayed, it was returned. Ever since, Catholics have asked his help with lost keys, phones, wallets and even lost faith.
Families Pray "Tony, Tony, Look Around"
Many families use a playful rhyme: "Tony, Tony, look around, something's lost and must be found." The more formal prayer begins "St. Anthony, perfect imitator of Jesus."
St. Anthony's Bread Feeds the Poor
St. Anthony's Bread is the tradition of giving bread or donations to the poor in thanks for his help. Many churches keep a St. Anthony box for exactly this.
He Preached to the Fish
At Rimini, when the townspeople would not listen, he preached at the shore, and as the story goes, the fish lifted their heads out of the water to hear him.
He Was Seen Holding the Child Jesus
A friend reported seeing Anthony holding the Infant Jesus while he prayed, a sign of his deep love for Christ.
Celebrated Every June 13
He was declared a saint less than a year after his death, one of the fastest canonizations ever.
Helper of Travelers and the Single
Besides lost items, Anthony watches over the poor, travelers and those hoping to find a spouse.