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HAPPY EASTER FROM FR. MARIO!

Fr. Mario Conte, executive editor of the Messenger of Saint Anthony, wish a blessed Easter to all Saint Anthony’s devotees around the world and invite them to rediscover together with him the real meaning of this Feast.

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Lent in the Basilica of St Anthony

Lent begins on Wednesday 14 February. This is a time of conversion and penitence in preparation for Easter.

Pope Francis has addressed the following message to all Christians on the occasion of the 2018 Lenten season: “Above all, I urge the members of the Church to take up the Lenten journey with enthusiasm, sustained by almsgiving, fasting and prayer. If, at times, the flame of charity seems to die in our own hearts, know that this is never the case in the heart of God! He constantly gives us a chance to begin loving anew.”

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“Feast of the Tongue of the Saint” Sunday 18 February in the Basilica of St Anthony

The Feast of the Translation of the Saint’s Relics, commonly called the Feast of the Tongue, will be held on Sunday 18 February. This is the second, most important feast celebrating St Anthony after the June 13 feast, and marks the discovery of his uncorrupt tongue over 750 years ago, more than 30 years after his death. This scientifically inexplicable phenomenon is what faith calls a miracle, seeing that the relic of the tongue, the instruments used by St Anthony for preaching, is still visible and uncorrupt after many centuries.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM FR. MARIO!

Christmas itself was created by a gift. “God so loved the world that he gave us his only son.” (John 3:16). Though Christ came among us weak and empty-handed, he brought his priceless and everlasting gifts.

This Christmas let us open our hearts and remember that Jesus is the best gift anyone could ever receive.

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This Christmas give the gift of a subscription to The Messenger of Saint Anthony magazine.

For just $31/£21/€25 you can surprise someone you love with a special gift subscription to the Messenger of Saint Anthony. It’s a gift that will last all year long!

That’s because when you give a subscription to the Messenger of Saint Anthony, you give:

• The Messenger of Saint Anthony magazine delivered each month – packed with informative articles and inspiring thought pieces

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Celebrate Easter with the friars of the Basilica of Saint Anthony!

As Easter approaches and with it the promise of new hope in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, I wish you and your loved ones the peace and joy of Saint Anthony’s love.

May his warm embrace hold you and keep you, now and forever.

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