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January 27: International Day to Commemorate the Victims of the Holocaust

On 27 January, the International day to Commemorate the Victims of the Holocaust, instituted in 2005 by the General Assembly of the United Nations to mark their liberation from Auschwitz concentration camp, the friars of the Basilica of St. Anthony of Padua remember their fellow friar, the Venerable Placido Cortese (1907-1944), who was the director of the Messenger of Saint Anthony magazine.

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Sunday of the Word of God, on 21 January a celebration for the Bible

The Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua will join in celebrating Sunday of the Word of God on 21 January. This initiative was spearheaded by Pope Francis in his effort to place the Holy Scriptures at the centre of life along with the Eucharist.

The celebration in the Basilica on Sunday 21 January at 11.00am will include a special ritual: the enthronement and the incensing of the Gospel. Moreover, during the whole celebration in the presbytery, the Gospel will remain exposed.

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From 18 to 25 January the “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity”

The "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" takes place from 18 to 25 January. This year’s theme is based on Luke’s Gospel, “You shall love the Lord your God... and your neighbor as yourself" (Luke 10:27).

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“May the Lord smile on you” in this New Year

LOOK AT THE VIDEO WISHES [https://youtu.be/Ud810_0utMA]

 

What is the wish I have for you from the Basilica of St. Anthony in Padua as we begin this New Year?

I find it in the words of the liturgy, "May the Lord smile on you."

It is with this certainty in our hearts that we want to face this difficult, complicated time.

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2023 CHRISTMAS SEASON IN THE SAINT’S BASILICA

From 16 to 24 December 
Christmas Novena

  • 6:00pm: Novena Holy Mass

Sunday 17 December 
Blessing of the Nativity Scenes

  • Around 6:45pm: Radial chapels of the Basilica, at the end of the 6:00pm Mass

24 December 
Christmas Eve

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Take just one side in these conflicts: that of peace

On 18 October, at the end of the General Audience in St. Peter’s Square, the Holy Father recalled the conflicts in Palestine and in Ukraine, and invited the faithful and people of all religions to observe, on Friday 27 October, a day of prayer, fasting and penitence for peace in the world.

The Pontifical Basilica of St. Anthony is participating in Pope Francis’ exhortation and his invitation to fasting and prayer.

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