Quotes from St. Anthony of Padua
Damned money! Alas! How many religious did it blind! How many cloistered religious did it deceive! Money is the 'droppings of birds' that blinded the eyes of Tobit.
- St. Anthony of Padua
The Glorious Virgin did not have a stain in her birth because she was santified in her mother's womb and safeguarded there by angels.
- St. Anthony of Padua
Anyone, then, who desires to live chastely in Christ Jesus, must flee not only the mouse of lust, but even from its very scent.
- St. Anthony of Padua
He prays best who does not know that he is praying.
- St. Anthony of Padua
We are formed by environment and grace, by politics and prayer, by church and conscience. All God's creatures conspire to teach us as well. We stumble. We stutter. We rise. We are lifted.
- St. Anthony of Padua
The life of the body is the soul; the life of the soul is God.
- St. Anthony of Padua
Charity is the soul of faith, makes it alive; without love, faith dies.
- St. Anthony of Padua
Regret not that which is past; and trust not to thine own righteousness.
- St. Anthony of Padua
Earthly riches are like the reed. Its roots are sunk in the swamp, and its exterior is fair to behold; but inside it is hollow. If a man leans on such a reed, it will snap off and pierce his soul.
- St. Anthony of Padua
Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak.
- St. Anthony of Padua
Attribute to God every good that you have received. If you take credit for something that does not belong to you, you will be guilty of theft.
- St. Anthony of Padua