Over the years, St. Anthony has located many lost items for my family and friends, often in rather creative ways. Yet there are some things that are never found… A nice article on how St Anthony of Padua, whose feast day is today, became the go-to saint for finding lost things. P.S. Saint Anthony, Hammer… Continue reading Why St. Anthony Doesn’t Find Everything We Lose
Category: Petitions to St Anthony
but they were ON MY DESK
Dear, dear Saint Anthony, PLEASE help me find Paul’s school pictures! Your faithful correspondent, Peony
Tony, Tony Come Around
My husband, for the second time in a week, (and in his life} has misplaced something. A relative sent Rosey Posey a $100 check as a Christmas gift, and my husband put it somewhere thinking he put it in his wallet to take to the bank. It did not turn up in his wallet and… Continue reading Tony, Tony Come Around
Dear St Anthony…
I come to you today in my role as intercessor. Hambet has misplaced two toy trains. We’ve looked in all the usual places, to no avail. Please help! Your devoted client, Peony Moss UPDATE, 12/19: One of the trains has been found (happily, the special favorite that gets taken to bed every night.) The other… Continue reading Dear St Anthony…