7/4/2023 The Sermon of Saint Anthony to the Fish and Other Texts (Volu... by António VieiraRead Now![]() ![]() In the meantime, so deep was the impression made upon the onlookers that many hurried back to the city imploring their friends to come and see the miracle, while others burst into tears asking forgiveness. At the end of his sermon, the Saint blessed them and they swam away. As he spoke of God’s care for those creatures that live in the waters, a shoal of fish swam near to the bank, partly thrusting themselves out of the water and appearing to listen carefully. In a dramatic gesture, Anthony went to the seashore, saying, “Because you show yourself unworthy of God’s word, behold, I turn to the fishes so that your unbelief may be shown up more clearly”. He started to preach, but they did not want to listen to him, and they even mocked him. The story goes that one day Anthony went to Rimini where there were a lot of heretics. ![]()
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