Anthony of Padua: The patron saint of lost things

“Like many of those who regularly prepare sermons, I live in fear of having to preach without preparation. St Anthony reminds us that not only is it possible to survive such an event, but such opportunities may in fact open our eyes to gifts that otherwise would have remained hidden,” says The Rev’d Dr Gemma Dashwood OAM tssf, as St Anthony’s feast day approaches on 13 June