St. Anthony (251-356) lived to be 105. He heard the Gospel: "If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor." Unlike us, he actually did it. He moved into an abandoned fort in the Egyptian desert.
The Wrestling Match
The devil hated him. Anthony was physically beaten by demons in his cave. When asked how he won, he said: "I saw the snares of the Enemy spread over the whole earth. And I asked, 'What can get through these?' And a voice answered me: 'Humility'."
The Legacy
He didn't write books. But his biography (written by St. Athanasius) became the "Harry Potter" of the 4th century. Thousands of people flocked to the desert to imitate him, starting the Monastic movement.
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A Prayer for Grace
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"Lord Jesus, we thank You for the wisdom of the Church and the witness of the saints. Grant us the grace to live out our faith with joy and perseverance. May our prayers be a sweet incense rising to Your throne, and may Your peace, which surpasses all understanding, guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Amen."
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