St Anthony was an extraordinary preacher. Wherever he went, thousands of people gathered to listen to him, so much so that eventually he had to preach not in churches, but in large squares. This was due not only to his clear and simple way of preaching, but also to his great knowledge of the Bible. Many of his biographers relate that he knew it practically by heart.
Let us pray: "O Lord, through the intercession of St. Anthony, open our hearts and minds as we read the Holy Scriptures, and help us to put your teachings into practice. Amen"