Memorial of St. Anthony of Padua

Reflection

“Do you want to have God always in your mind? Be just as he made you to be. Do not go seeking another ‘you.’ Do not make yourself otherwise than he made you. Then you will always have God in mind.” –St. Anthony of Padua

Prayer

God our maker,

The saints inspire us with their devotion and authenticity to your calling upon them, precisely as the persons they are. As we celebrate St. Anthony today, remind us that we are not all called to do the same works or speak the same words as these most holy men and women. Yet we are all still called—indeed, you call us by name! —to become the people you made us to be. Inspire all of us to do so, becoming our truest selves in your sight. May we rest in your acceptance as we grow into who you made us to be, each in our own way. Amen.

Call to Action

Resist the temptation today to compare myself to others, and recommit to my own vision and calling, precisely as the person I am.