Friendship

Dear friend, two or three times a year, I have the grace of traveling around the world carrying the relics of Saint Anthony, so that those who are devoted to his intercession might encounter him more closely. Wherever I go, I meet people whose faith is sincere and deeply touching, often expressed in simple yet meaningful ways...

Dear Reader, I consider Saint Anthony my closest friend because he is always giving me good advice and is taking care of me...

ROCK climbing, of the type you see in this photo, will always be an impossible dream for me. This is not because I’m afraid of heights, but because I’m out of training, and my physical condition, partly due to my age, leaves a great deal to be desired...