Last night my son said the cutest thing. I wanted to record it. My Catholic friends will appreciate this.
Growing up, any time any of us lost anything, the very first thing my mom would do is say a prayer to St. Anthony. I have been known to be somewhat,well, "forgetful", so there were lots of prayers initiated on my behalf over the years. Even as an adult, this continues. I called my mom once in a panic because I couldn't find my engagement ring. I was trying to tell her what I thought had happened, but before she could even hear the story she stopped me to say a prayer to St. Anthony (and wouldn't you know it, that ring showed back up shortly after). Unfortunately, over the years, I have not out grown my "forgetfulness", so the St. Anthony prayer is said a lot in this house. My kids are very familiar with prayers to St. Anthony. When my second born lost his beloved blankie, we all stopped for a quick prayer to St. Anthony, and soon enough blankie was found. When my oldest had to pick a Saint for a school project, it was no surprise he chose St. Anthony.
OK, so to the point. Last night, I was putting #2 son to bed. Here is our conversation:
#2: "Mom, I know! We need to say a prayer to St. Anthony for our sister, because he is the finder of lost things".
Me: "That is a great idea"
#2: He recites his prayer, "Dear St .Anthony, please come around. Something is lost that can't be found." Then he adds: "It is our Mei Mei in China".
Feeling satisfied, he rolled over to go to bed.
C'mon St. Anthony ..... work your magic!!
A few days in Chichicastenango, Guatemala
5 months ago
