QUOTES FROM ST. ANTHONY OF THE DESERT

“When you lie down on your bed to sleep, remember with thanksgiving the blessings and the providence of God.”

“Whoever you may be, always have God before your eyes; whatever you do, do it according to the testimony of the holy Scriptures; in whatever place you live, do not easily leave it. Keep these three
precepts and you will be saved.”

“Regard as free not those whose status makes them outwardly free, but those who are free in their character and conduct. For we should not call men truly free when they are wicked and dissolute, since they
are slaves to worldly passions. Freedom and happiness of soul consist in genuine purity and detachment from transitory things.”

“When Abba Anthony thought about the depths of the judgments of God, he asked, ‘Lord, how is it that some die when they are young, while others drag on to extreme old age? Why are there those who are poor and those who are rich? Why do wicked men prosper and why are the just in need?’ He heard a voice answering him, ‘Anthony, keep your attention on yourself; these things are according to the judgment of God, and it is not to your advantage to know anything about them.’”

“This is the great work of a man: always to take the blame for his own sins before God, and to expect temptation to his last breath.”

 – St. Anthony

We are grateful to our Bishop, The Most Reverend Roger J. Foys, for coming to St. Anthony to install Fr. Ivan Kalamuzi as our new pastor. We are so happy to welcome Fr. Ivan to our parish.

We are also so grateful to the many people who worked to make this celebration so meaningful and joyous. Thanks to EVERYONE who was involved!

Thanks to our Guatemalan Community for their service all around our campus to help spruce up our grounds and buildings.

Thank you Judy Dornbusch for being the photographer and creating the following video!