June 27, 2009

Foreword to the NOVENA by Bishop Andrea M. Erba, CRSP

Novena to St. Anthony M. Zaccaria starts on June 26 and ends on July 4
(Click on the image to see the text of the novena)


In the first half of the fifteenth century in Italy shone the luminous figure of Anthony Mary Zaccaria. This young saint, full of passion for God’s love, was a great reformer of religious customs of the clergy and the Christian people. Above all, he was the founder of the Clerics Regular of St. Paul (Barnabites), the Angelic Sisters of St. Paul, and the Laity of St. Paul.

Anthony Mary Zaccaria, born in Cremona, Italy in 1502, was a student and graduate in medicine from the University of Padua; a doctor of body and soul in his native city; a fervent catechist and a zealous priest in Milan and elsewhere. For a decade his apostolate was characterized by an intense devotion to the Most Blessed Sacrament of the altar (he was the promoter of the Forty Hours Devotion), and by a passionate love of the cross and the crucified Christ (he instituted the ringing of bells on Friday afternoon to commemorate Christ’s death). Anthony Mary was guided by an extraordinary zeal of St. Paul, chosen by him to be his master and model on earth, and his special patron in heaven.


Exhausted from his pastoral work, Anthony Mary died at only 36 years old, leaving behind admirable examples of penance and of spirituality.

In the novena here presented, his ascetic-mystic thought continuously emerges. This thought can be found in his six Sermons and eleven Letters, which remained as his testament and a mirror of his soul and his missionary call: in these writings resounds an unceasing appeal against vices, and toward holiness. Cardinal Ratzinger wrote: “I have to say that the image of this saint is dear to me because he is one of the great figures of Catholic reform… an authentic man of God and of the Church, a man burning with zeal, a demanding forger of consciences, a true leader able to convert and lead others to good.”


Like all the saints, Zaccaria is a figure of permanent relevance: an encounter with him symbolizes an invitation to return to a charism of a unique vocation, a return desired by the Second Vatican Council, as an indispensable element of true renewal. The Church venerates the saints and honors their images. Celebrating their names and their memory, she proclaims Christ’s marvels in his servants and proposes to the faithful examples to imitate (Sacrosantum Concilium, 11).

The saints manifest the face and the presence of God in the world. They contribute to the spiritual life of the Church on earth, and form with us one mystical body. As friends and coheirs of Christ, they intercede for us. As our brothers and benefactors, they teach us the way to reach heaven. (Lumen Gentium, 49-50) Anthony Mary Zaccaria merits to be known and followed in his teachings: he counts among the category of priests, who in the course of centuries, have left a
splendid example of holiness. As a spiritual master, he continues to spread and proclaim the Word of God and to teach the “sublime wisdom of Jesus Christ” (Liturgy of July 5)


Bishop Andrea M. Erba, CRSP
Bishop Emeritus of Velletri-Segni,
Rome, 15 November 2008
Solemnity of Mother of Divine Providence

June 24, 2009

Anthony Alive







Published by The Clerics Regular of Saint Paul • BARNABITES
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Director: Fr. Robert B. Kosek, CRSP
Executive Editor: Sr. Rorivic P. Israel, ASP
Assistant Editors: Fran Stahlecker, Mary Grace
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Volume I, Issue 1



INTRODUCTION by Fr. Robert B. Kosek, CRSP
ST. ANTHONY’S DOCTRINE
• The Life of a Saint…
• The Spiritual Treasures
• The Teachings on PRAYER
• The Famous Sayings
• The Constitutions of 1539



REFLECTIONS & MEDITATIONS…
- Walking with St. Anthony by Fr. Tony Sarno
- You Could Have a Life… by Mary Grace
- Prayer and Suffering… by Fr. Anthony Bianco, CRSP
- Prayer Without Ceasing by Mary Gambino
- Anthony’s Lift to God by Sr. Rorivic P. Israel, ASP
- Make Your Home in Me… by Fr. Speranza
- Prayer Is Placing Oneself… by Fr. R. Delzingaro, CRSP
- Kids Page by Elizabeth, Peter, & Matthew Gambino



OUTSTANDING BARNABITES: A Servant of the Orphans: Fr. Giovanni Semeria, CRSP
- Peace and Peace by Fr. Giovanni M. Semeria, CRSP



OBLATES OF SAINT PAUL - St. James Parish, Oakville, Ont.




Volume I, Issue 2



INTRODUCTION by Fr. Robert B. Kosek, CRSP



ST. ANTHONY’S DOCTRINE
- The Teachings on CHARITY
- The Famous Sayings
- Sermon IV on CHARITY

REFLECTIONS & MEDITATIONS
- Eucharist - The Bread of Life by Fr. Tony Sarno, CRSP
- The Most Holy Eucharist by Fr. L. Visconti, CRSP
- St. Anthony & The Forty Hours by Fr. Peter Bonardi, CRSP
- Our Spiritual Umbilical Cord by Mary Grace
- Awesome Wonder by Sr. Rorivic P. Israel, ASP
- SAMZ Rhyme by Sr. Rorivic P. Israel, ASP
- And the Bridge is Love by Fr. R. Delzingaro, CRSP
- My First Holy Communion by Elizabeth, Peter, & Matthew Gambino



OUTSTANDING BARNABITES - "Apostle of Corsica" Saint Alexander Sauli, Bishop
- The Little Flowers of Saint Alexander Sauli



OBLATES OF SAINT PAUL, (OSP)
- Love for the Eucharist… by Rosaire Johnson, OSP






Volume II, Issue 3



INTRODUCTION by Fr. Robert B. Kosek, CRSP



ST. ANTHONY’S DOCTRINE
- The Famous Sayings on Penance


REFLECTIONS & MEDITATIONS

- Pauline Year: A Gift to the Church by His Holiness Benedict XVI
- On St. Anthony Zaccaria by His Holiness Benedict XVI
- In the Footsteps of St. Paul…by Fr. Giovanni Scalese, CRSP
- The Paulism of St. Anthony… by Fr. Mike M. Mancusi,CRSP
- Spiritual Writings by Angelica PaolaAntonia



OUTSTANDING BARNABITES - St. Francis Xavier Bianchi
- The Apostle of Naples… by Fr. Felix M. Sala, CRSP
- The Ascetical Writings of…



ANTHONY’S ANGELS
- Choices by E. Gambino & T. Marlin



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June 20, 2009

Hymn to St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria




  • Music: Federico Caudana
  • Text: Fr. Luciano M. Visconti, CRSP
  • Organ: Ms. Regina R. Reale
  • Soloist: Mrs. Anna Marie Falcinelli-Ziemian
Hymn to St. Anthony M. Zaccaria
(the link to the Hymn of St. Anthony M. Zaccaria is located on right column)

Saint Anthony Mary, O model of virtues
Our glorious Protector, our homage accept.
As we celebrate you, in heavenly glory,
Our oath of allegiance to you we renew.
Our oath of allegiance to you we renew.

As standard you lifted, the Cross of salvation,
The faithful inviting to fight and to win:
To banish lukewarmness, the worst foe of Christians,
The Church making perfect, rejoicing in Christ.
The Church making perfect, rejoicing in Christ.

The Eucharist preaching, you lover of Jesus,
The means of perfection to souls back you gave.
Will you be more faithful to Christian perfection?
You told them: come, share in the breaking of bread.
You told them: come, share in the breaking of bread.

You took as a pattern Saint Paul, the Apostle,
The Doctor of Nations you followed and loved.
We also your children, with love and in study
Do promise to follow exemplar so great.
Do promise to follow exemplar so great.

Remember O Father, Saint Anthony Mary,
Your family grateful here kneeling in prayer.
Present as your children, to God of all Mercy;
May ever you lead us to heaven above.
May ever you lead us to heaven above.







June 19, 2009

ST. ANTHONY M. ZACCARIA - THE PHYSICIAN (no1)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS




  • A brief life history of St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria
  • St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria — The Doctor –– 1524 from a book entitled “An Illustrated Life of St. Anthony M. Zaccaria: Founder of the Barnabites and of the Angelic Sisters of St. Paul” (chapter 2)
  • St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria — The Wonder Worker from a book entitled “An Illustrated Life of St. Anthony M. Zaccaria: Founder of the Barnabites and of the Angelic Sisters of St. Paul” (chapter 10)

  • St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria –– The Physician by Giovanni Gigli, MD
  • The Physician — St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria by Fr. Giuseppe M. Cagni, CRSP

Some pictures from the recording sessions of the Letters of St. Anthony Zaccaria


From the right: Mrs. Anna Marie Falcinelli-Ziemian, Ms. Regina R. Reale, and Fr. Robert B. Kosek, CRSP


Fr. Robert B. Kosek, CRSP



Ms. Regina R. Reale (music) and Ms. Michelle Handy (voice)



Dr. Robert Piccone (reader)


June 18, 2009

St. Anthony M. Zaccaria and Lukewarmness (no. 2)





ST. ANTHONY M. ZACCARIA AND LUKEWARMNESS

Fr. Giuseppe M. Cagni, CRSP




TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction.
Part I:Theoretical Aspect - Why Lukewarmness Must Be Banished
1. The Cry of the Time
2. The Answer by the Saint
3. Union with Christ
4. The Doctrine of "Going Always Forward"
4.1 Distinction between Precepts and Counsels
4.1.a. Existence
4.1.b. Nature
4.1.c. Explanation.
4.1.d. Dangers in the Distinction
4.2. The Natural Instinct
4.2.a "Natural Instinct" or "Supernatural Instinct"
4.2.b. Qualities and Shortcomings of the Natural Instinct
4.3. The Honor of One’s Own Family
5. Conclusion: The Banishment Against Lukewarmness

Part II: Practical Aspect - How to Banish Lukewarmness
1. The Fight According to St. Anthony M. Zaccaria
2. The Fight and Its Stages Inside Us
2.1 Presuppositions
2.1.a Natural Presuppositions
2.1.b. Supernatural Presuppositions
3. Stages of the Work
3.1. Negative Stage
3.1.a Community Life
3.1.b. Personal Life
3.2. Positive Stage
3.2.a The Mind
3.2.b. The Heart
3.2.c. Giving Power
4. Conclusion
Endnotes

Zaccarian Spirituality Collection




MISSION STATEMENT of the Zaccarian Spirituality Collection


“Consider well what I have written to you and try to practice it by deeds, not just by words”
(St. Anthony M. Zaccaria, Letter 3)

The Zaccarian Spirituality Collection is an anthology of works on St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria written or compiled by recognized members of the Clerics Regular of St. Paul (Barnabites), the Angelic Sisters of St. Paul, and the Laity of St. Paul.

The collection is meant to spread, promote, and renew the spirituality of St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria in the English-speaking world.


BARNABITE PUBLICATIONS

Address:

Barnabite Spiritual Center
4301 Hecktown Road
Bethlehem PA 18020, USA
Compiled and Edited by:

Robert B. M. Kosek, CRSP
Rorivic Ma. P. Israel, ASSP
Frances Stahlecker
Lynda Stefanski
Anthony M. Bianco, CRSP
Translation by: Frank M. Papa. CRSP

Letters of St. Anthony Zaccaria - iZac

The Barnabite Fathers of the North American Province are about to release all the 12 Letters of their Holy Founder, St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria, in audio form (MP3 format). This new media presentation of St. Anthony’s writings will be referred to as iZac

At this time, we are proud to present the first letter of the Saint to Fra Battista da Crema.





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Produced by Barnabite Publications
Music: Ms. Regina R. Reale
Reader: Dr. Robert Piccone
Jacket Design: Mr. Greg Gambino
Producer: Fr. Robert B. Kosek, CRSP, Ph.D.


June 5, 2009

St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria Statue in Vatican



Are you trying to locate the statue of St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria in St. Peter's Basilica?

A website entitled, "STPETERSBASILICA.ORG," provides the information on the specific location of his statue.

The statue was designed by Cesare Aureli, 1909.