Charles Warren StoddardSt. Anthony: The Wonder-Worker of Padua

A beautifully written book about one of our most loved Saints. Prayerful and descriptive. A joy to read. All praise and glory to St.. Anthony.

For those who want a brief introduction to St. Anthony of Padua, this is the book to read! It is a quick, easy read. Keeps the reader engaged. I would recommend it!

The Author not only did his homework on St. Anthony but no doubt had a history degree to know the political at abilities and state of the Church, Europe, and even the noble status Saint Anthony was born into in those Days."Before Saint Anthony would preach. He'd pray.Lord, Turn My Tounge to your sword"200 years later the opened his casket to move his body to a better Church. They opened the casket to find dust and bone particles. But a moist pink human tounge in perfect condition. ...the church touched cloths to it which laymen catholics still on privately today.ALSO reading this does not feel like a lecture on a history lesson. Rather a narrative look back in time not just to the accomplishments of the man but his character which is not speculated or exaggerated by the Author. But comes from reliable recources and confirmed accounts."When Saint Anthony would walk out the Monastery doors to preach. The younger members of his order had to hold the crowd back. Especially the women with knives and scissors with no intention to hurt Anthony but to rip off part of his cloak to sell as a relic...He was not even canonized a Saint Yet"."And when he told the crowds what they didn't want to hear and called him a blasphemer. He said he would preach to those more worthy of God's word and walked up to a pond. The curious crowd fallowed him and saw the fish raise their heads above the water listening to him preach and he repented.""He was also found preaching to the flowers in the garden when there were no crowds or work to do."These quotes are the most minor of his admirations. I am not giving away the book.

I pray to him every night and all my other prayer cards. I might get more.

Not knowing much about St. Anthony except his fame for finding lost articles. I wanted to know more. I put the Book on my Kindle, read it and it left me wanting more. I would have appreciated the inclusion of some of his his sermons and writings since I learned he is a Doctor if the Church. I would recommend the book.

Anthony of Padua is probably the world's most popular Catholic saint. It is unfortunate, though, that his popularity is a shallow and superficial one. He is mostly known for finding lost objects and that's it. It's a good thing that hagiographies such as this exist to show the world that he is so much more.Note that I used the word "hagiography" as opposed to biography. A biography tries to tell the story of a person in terms of the details of his life, with the purpose of telling historical details. A hagiography tells the story of a saint with the purpose of inspiring faith in readers. Charles Warren Stoddard wrote a hagiography.Don't expect this book to be like biographies where events are arranged by chronological order. Stoddard arranges chapters by topic, focusing on specific aspects of the saint's life. You will see chapters concentrating on Anthony's preaching, another on his miracles, another on his contemplative prayer life, and so on.That being said, the text does what it is supposed to - it captures the imagination and inspires devotion. I heartily recommend this book to anyone who wants to know a little more about Saint Anthony.

Most little Saint Anthony books are nice, but are just prayers or meditations. This little gem actually tells about incidences that happened in Anthony’s life, before he became a saint. I liked it and refer to it often. Besides, I am a Saint Anthony ‘fan’, so had to get this.

This is a wonderfully written book! I am so happy I read it and now have a new Saint to pray too. All I can say is he was truly blessed and continues to bless ♥️

I am a huge fan and I a believer of St Anthony de Padua 🙏. And if you are like me , you must have this book!

A perfect size and style for anyone devoted to St Anthony! A great read.

There are a few books by different authors on the life of St. Anthony.This is among the few that are well-written and readable.

This wonderful little book has captivated my faith of being in the moment of every moment of St Anthony's life.

The book is not a biography and it’s 114 pages small book . Content also not worth spending this much money.