Hello all, Happy feast day to all born, baptized and married today Happy feast day to all, Seminarians, Deacons, Priests, Bishops, Cardinals, Monks, Nuns, Reverend Brothers and Sisters in Christ Jesus. Happy feast day to all named Anthony and parents of all named Anthony Happy feast day to all medical doctors and physicians Happy feast day to all parents who teach their children the Catholic teaches and doctrines Happy feast day especially to all who recite the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary with true devotion Happy feast day to all children of Mary, especially all devoted to the Passion of Christ Happy feast day to all members of the Society of Clerics of Saint Paul, popularly known to us as (the Barnabites) for men Happy feast day to all clerics of the Angelics of Saint Paul for the uncloistered nuns Happy feast day to all devoted to Saint Paul the Apostle Happy feast day to all Catholic Missionaries Today July 5, marks the liturgical memorial of Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria He is also known as Saint Antony Zaccaria He can be referred to as Saint Antonio Maria Zaccaria Catholic History confirms that he was born to a patrician family. He was born in the year 1502 at Cremona, Lombardy, Italy Anthony’s Father was Lazzaro and his mother was Anthonia His father, Lazzaro died when he was just 2 years old His mother, Antonia Pescorali, was widowed at the age of 18 Anthonia, who was now a widow devoted herself to her son Anthony. Catholic history tells us that young Anthony studied medicine at Padua He received his doctorate degree at age 22. He worked as a physician to the poor in Cremona, Italy Anthony felt called to the religious life. He bequeathed his inheritance to his mother Catholic history tells us that “Anthony Mary” worked as a catechist of the Catholic Church He was ordained a Catholic Priest at the age of 26 Catholic Tradition informs us that angels were seen around the altar at his first Holy Mass as a Catholic Priest! Father Anthony was a noted preacher and an excellent administrator. Catholic History tells us that while in Milan, Father Anthony established the congregations: •The Society of Clerics of Saint Paul (popularly known as the Barnabites) for men religious, and •The Angelics of Saint Paul for uncloistered nuns. Father Anthony helped introduce the Forty Hours Devotion. These groups founded by Father Antony Mary Zaccaria helped to: • reform the morals of the faithful, • encouraged laymen to work together with the apostolate, and • frequent reception of Communion. Catholic History confirms that while on a peace mission, Father Anthony became ill and died at his mothers house Catholic Tradition says that in his last moments Father Anthony had a vision of Saint Paul the Apostle. Father Anthony Mary Zaccaria died on the 5th of July 1539 Catholic History confirms to us that he died of natural causes at Cremona, Lombardy, Italy He was buried at Saint Pauls Convent of the Angelics at Milan, Italy Father Anthony Mary was beatified and given the “decree of heroic virtues” and declared as Blessed Antonio Maria Zaccaria in 1849 by Pope Blessed Pius IX (who was the 255th Bishop of Rome and Head of the Catholic Church since the pontificate of Saint Peter the Apostle) Blessed Antony Mary Zaccaria is classified as one of the incorruptible Saints! Catholic History confirms that in 1566 Father Antony Mary Zaccaria’s body was found incorrupt ! Other incorruptible Saints are Saint Charles of Sezze , Saint John Vianney, Saint Padre Pio, Saint Rita of Cascia, Saint Bernadette, Saint Charbel, Saint Teresa Margaret of the Sacred Heart, Saint Vincent de Paul, Saint Silvan, Saint Veronica Giuliani, Saint Zita, Saint John Bosco, Pope Saint John XXIII and Pope Saint Pius IX....amongst others Blessed Antony Mary Zaccaria was Canonized and pronounced as Saint Antony Mary Zaccaria on the 27th of May 1897 by Pope Leo XIII ( who was the 256th Vicar of Christ and Servant of God since the pontificate of Saint Peter the Apostle) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote of the Day (Words of Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria) That which God commands seems difficult and a burden. The way is rough; you draw back; you have no desire to follow it. Yet do so and you will attain glory. Unfurl your flags for Jesus Crucified is about to send you to proclaim everywhere the vital energy of the Spirit. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- PRAYER TO SAINT ANTHONY MARY ZACCARIA Saint Anthony Zaccaria, helper of the poor and the sick, you who devoted your life to our spiritual welfare, listen to my humble and hopeful prayer. Continue your work as doctor and priest, by obtaining from GOD, healing from our physical and moral sickness, so that free from all evil and sin, we may love the LORD with joy, fulfill with fidelity our duties, so that we may with humility of heart work generously for the good of our brothers and sisters, and for our sanctification. Amen. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Let us pray that by the works, spiritual direction, spiritual maturity and intercession of Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria, we may in this group find the spiritual motivation to win our souls for God. Amen Summary of the life history and works of Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria can be viewed by clicking the image of the Saint in our group’s photo section Saint of the day would be communicated to you as promptly and consistently as humanly possible, by Gods grace. May we all in this group and beyond this group, Christians and non Christians alike, Catholics and non Catholics alike, be saved from the fires of hell and lifted up into heaven after our stay here on this exile. Amen May our Lord Jesus Christ, through the intercession of Saint Anthony Mary Zaccaria and other Saints before and after him and through Gods Divine Mercy strengthen our souls, open out the way for us all, and above all, intoxicate us with HIS love. Amen May Christ make us into blazing fires to enkindle the earth with the heavenly fire HE brought us. Amen Jesus we love you, all we have is yours, yours we are and yours we want to be, please do with us whatever you will. Amen The Holy Family of (Jesus, Mary and Joseph), we give you our lives and our salvation. Amen Jesus, Mary we love you, please save our souls. Amen God bless you and grant your heart’s desire. Amen Saint Antony Mary Zaccaria, pray for us. Amen. Please click the link below: https://youtube/watch?v=rPDB2PdV_s4
Posted on: Sat, 05 Jul 2014 11:24:01 +0000
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