A Call to Selflessness: The Legacy of St. Anthony

Friday Mass. 6.13.25.

In this homily, I talk about St. Anthony of Padua, who switched from the Augustinian order to the Franciscans after being inspired by the martyrdom of five Franciscan friars. Despite challenges, he was recognized by St. Francis for his preaching talent. The homily also discusses our natural desire for comfort vs. the call to live selflessly, with insights from St. Paul’s teachings on enduring suffering for Christ.