Day 1 May 31, 2018
Fr. Mario Conte tells us something about the first years of Anthony’s life
13-Days Novena 2018 - the life of Saint Anthony
From May 31 to June 12 fr. Mario Conte, executive editor of the Messenger of Saint Anthony magazine and one of the 52 friars who minister in the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, Italy, will tell the story of St. Anthony, a young medieval nobleman who gave up a promising future as one of the King’s knights to follow Christ and become one of the most loved saints in the world.
In this period, during work days, a special preparatioin program will be followed which can also be viewed live stream from 5:00pm:
5:00pm: Holy Rosary
5:25pm: Prayer of the 13 Novenas to St Anthony
6:00pm: Holy Mass
Wednesday 13 June: Solemnity of St Anthony; all the celebrations will be streamed live.
