Bl. Antonio de Sant'Anna Galvao (1739-1822)
Antonio was a Franciscan preacher, confessor of the laity, and porter in
Brazil. When his friend, Sr. Helena Maria, died, he assumed
responsibility for a religious community she had started. His principal
work is the excellent Rule he wrote for them.
Reflections from the Saints
So mighty is the physician who has come to us that he has healed all our
sins! If we choose to be sick once again, we not only harm ourselves,
but show ingratitude to the physician as well. Yes he gave us a path of
humility. If we keep to it we shall confess our belief in the Lord and
have good reason to sing: We shall praise you, God, we shall praise you
and call upon your name.
– St. Augustine