I was reminded by a Goanetter that the correct appellation for St Anthony of Lisboa was St Anthony of Padua.
Selfishly I disagree. He died in Padua, Italy. But he was born and went to school in Purtgal. He went to Africa twice……He was spared in Algeria by the Muslims, because he was sick, weak and about to die. He was transformed when he saw the suffering and death of the other Priest. He survived only to return to Africa on a new mission of PEACE After recovering, from Southern Italy, he started on his mission of peace. He is also known as St Francis of Egypt. What was he doing there …trying to bring PEACE between the Crusaders. Yes between Christians and Moslems. This was more than 900 years ago. The meting took place in Egypt. The Moslem leader was not impressed with the suggestion. Now Pope Francis, the Jesuit has already been to the Middle East at least a couple of times. In my Opinion this is better than throwing Bombs and killing innocent Children, men and women or snuffing the life of Floyd Compassion is important…..not sloganeering Peace Goa Netters Grandolfo