St. Anthony

ESPRESSO SHOT: The Type of Christianity that Attracts

by Father Brian J. Soliven on Friday June 13, 2025

St. Anthony of Padua once said, "Actions speak louder than words; let your words teach and your actions speak." As Catholics, we are called not only to profess our faith with our lips but to live it boldly and sincerely through our deeds. In a world longing for authenticity, our witness is most powerful when it flows from a heart transformed by Christ and expressed in loving service, mercy, and justice. St. Anthony's life reminds us that holiness is not just preached—it is practiced. Let us strive, then, to make our faith visible in how we love, forgive, and uplift those around us, allowing our lives to echo the Gospel more loudly than any sermon.