Feast of St. Anthony of Padua

Reflection

“One filled with joy preaches without preaching.” –St. Teresa of Calcutta

Prayer

God of joy,

Today we give thanks for the life and ministry of St. Anthony of Padua. Along with so many saints, his life reminds us that joy-filled service is what speaks loudest in the hearts of humanity. Yes, your good news is most effectively spread through our actions as much as our words. May St. Anthony’s life inspire us today, to embody a sincere respect for human dignity and to build up the common good. May we thereby preach without preaching, to the glory of your love for us all. Amen.

Call to Action

Let a joy-filled spirit guide me today, so that I might bring good news to others simply through the way I treat them.