Anthony of Padua, Preacher Man

his vision of a commitment to real poverty and so entrusted young members pursuing their studies to his care.

The traditional practice of praying to him for help in finding lost items is traced to an incident which occurred in Bologna. According to the story Anthony had a book of psalms very dear to him which was taken by a novice who had chosen to leave the order. Anthony prayed that his book would be found or returned, after which the thief returned it and decided to rejoin the order. Numerous miracles were attributed to him during his lifetime.

manner, and deep knowledge of scripture.

He soon attracted the

In celebration of National Canoe Day, Suffolk County and the Town of Brookhaven would like to invite you to attend the inauguration of the

Violet cove Violet cove kayak launch kayak launch

June 24, 2023 10:00am Violet Road Mastic, NY attention of the order’s founder Francis of Assisi who was delighted that Anthony shared

Anthony was a simple and humble friar who preached the Good News lovingly and with fearless courage. He was a man of great penance and apostolic zeal and became one of the great preachers and theologians of his day. At the papal court of Pope Gregory IX his preaching was hailed as a “jewel case of the Bible” and Gregory IX acclaimed him “Ark of the Testament.”

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Suffolk County and the Town of Brookhaven have teamed up to provide residents and tourists alike the opportunity to experience our beautiful waterways, with access from a new temporary kayak launch or viewing from the nearby Violet Cove Site The Violet Cove Site will be the future home of an education/recreation center and permanent kayak launch tied to a larger trail network throughout the Mastic-Shirley Conservation Area