Born into an important Portuguese Family, his father being a politician, young Anthony wanted to sacrifice his life to be a martyr for Christ in Morocco. Nevertheless, God had other plans for Anthony when he met some humble traveling Franciscans, and he left his studies to follow Francis and spread the Gospel. Listen to this exciting story of a beloved saint! Bonus track "All Praise is Yours" was written and recorded by the San Damiano Youth group during their 2010 Srodowisko at Quiet Water's Cabrini Center in Collins Center, NY.
The Truth to Inspire Series seeks to bring to life stories of the saints in audiobook format. These narrated stories with voices and sound effects bring to life the books of Mary Fabyan Windeatt. Learn how these normal people struggled and sought God's will in their choices.
Comments are disabled for kids content. If you have any questions/comments/concerns about this content, please email [email protected]
Up Next in by Quiet Waters
-
St. Bernadette of Lourdes
Bernadette may have been a poor, uneducated, sickly French girl, but her visions of the Blessed Virgin at Lourdes, and her subsequent courage to follow out the requests of Our Lady, demonstrate to all of us, young or old, rich or poor, that our Lady "doesn't promise us happiness in this world, bu...
-
St. Frances Cabrini
Born in Codogno Italy, with a great love for our Lord, this sickly, small girl would likely never be accepted into a convent, nor travel far from home. Both assumptions were incorrect, as St. Frances made 23 transatlantic crossings by boat after she began her missionary work at the age of 42 year...
-
St. Francis of Assisi
Francis Bernadone, a wealthy young Italian teen, was carefree and jovial. Follow his story of conversion and decision to be "all in" for God! While Francis never became a priest, he did attract many followers to his life of poverty for Christ, including St. Clare! Guest appearance of Leonardo deF...
