St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria

July 5 (healing for the parish)

Our Heavenly Father, Saint Anthony started out as a physician and then realized he wanted to heal souls as well as bodies, so he became a priest. He devoted his life to renewing the Christian lifestyle of his parishioners, reforming their morals, encouraging them to work together in ministry, and promoting the frequent reception of Holy Communion. I ask him to pray for everyone in my parish. Help us to realize the importance of healing our souls, and inspire us with a greater appreciation of the transforming power of the Eucharist, through which we become Jesus for each other. Saint Anthony, pray for us. Amen.