A message by the gates of hell...

This then is how we know that we belong to the truth, 

and how we set our hearts at rest in His presence. - I John 3:19

"St Anthony of Claret had always been especially 

attracted by devotions honoring the Blessed 

Sacrament.  During his school days he had been 

so captivated by a book his father gave him, 

The Goodness of  Our Sacramental Lord, 

that he had committed it to memory!

Kneeling before the Blessed Sacrament, he would pray:  "Oh, my God, grant me a place 

by the gates of hell, that I may stop those who enter there, saying:  'Where are you going, unhappy one?  Back, go back!  

Make a good confession.  Save your soul!  

Don't come back here to be lost forever.' "

From Hidden Treasure: The Riches of the Eucharist

Louis Kaczmarek 

St Anthony Mary Claret

Spain ~ 1807-1870

Missionary, Religious founder (Claretians),

Social reformer, Queen's (Spain) chaplain,

Writer and publisher, Excellent/renowned preacher

Survived 15 assassination attempts

Great devotion to Eucharist and Immaculate Heart of Mary

Said of him... "never without a rosary in his hands"

Archbishop of Cuba 1850-57

"The spiritual father of Cuba"

Feast Day - October 24

     "When I see the need for Divine teaching and how hungry people are to hear it, I am atremble to be off and running throughout the world, preaching the word of God. I have no rest, my soul finds no other relief, than to rush about and preach." ~ St. Anthony Mary Claret

St Anthony Mary Claret, pray for us!
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