06/13/2026
St. Anthony of Padua was recognized for his powerful preaching skills. St. Francis heard the glowing reports of this young Fransiscan preacher, and asked him to begin teaching his fellow Fransiscan brothers. You may know that St. Anthony is frequently asked for intercession for lost items. St. Anthony had a favorite book of psalms that was very valuable to him, and contained his personal notes and the comments he had made in the Psalter to assist with teaching students in the Franciscan order. It was suspected that a novice leaving the community had stolen the Psalter. Anthony prayed for the return of his beloved possession. Shortly after, the novice returned the book and sought Anthony’s forgiveness, which was given.