It was as if he were a *doctor* gifted by God to Egypt.

+ Who was sad and met Anthony without returning joyful and happy?
+ Who came sad for his deceased and did not immediately remove his sorrow?
+ Who was angry and did not become a friend?
+ Who was miserable and broken in spirit, who did not despise wealth and comfort himself in his poverty just by hearing and looking at him?
+ Which monk came to him and did not become strong after being lazy and sluggish?
+ Which young man came to the mountain and saw Anthony without immediately depriving himself of pleasures and loving moderation?
+ Who was tempted by the devil and came to him without finding comfort?
+ And who came burdened with doubts without finding clarity in his mind?

*Pope Athanasius the Apostolic* on the great saint *St. Anthony the Great*

Today is the commemoration of the repose of the great saint *St. Anthony the Great*, the father of all monks... May the blessings of his prayers be with us. Amen.

🌻*Good morning*🌻