The great St. Anthony of Padua has always been one of my most favorite Saints... as a matter of fact, along with St. Gemma Galgani, he's one of my chosen Patrons. I can personally testify that almost every time I turned to him for help with an important prayer request, he has never failed me. Therefore, I've made it a point to encourage all my family and friends... and now you, viewers of this blog, to develop a devotion to St. Anthony and to take advantage of his powerful intercession for any urgent prayer intentions weighing on your mind. You may just be pleasantly surprised at what a truly effective advocate he is before the throne of God.
... and if you happen to live on the island of Oahu (Hawaii), or just visiting our state, feel free to stop by St. Anthony of Padua Church in Kailua, where our parish guards a 1st Class Relic of St. Anthony, enshrined in our beautiful main church (see photos below). All are welcomed to seek our patron's intercession before this special reminder of his earthly life, and to join our parish community in our regular schedule of prayer and worship.
The beautiful interior of St. Anthony
of Padua Church in Kailua and the shrine
of St. Anthony behind the bapstimal font
under the large crucifix.
148 Makawao Street
Kailua, Hawaii 96734
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Effective in December 2012, the shrine-reliquary to St. Anthony of Padua in our Kailua parish has been transferred to a larger space in the Lanikai Wing of the church. A relic of St. Damien of Molokai is also displayed for public veneration and votive candles are available to be lit for public devotions.
NOTE: Effective December 2012, the shrine-reliquary to St. Anthony of Padua in our Kailua parish has been transferred from under the main crucifix to the Lanikai Wing of the church.
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