About this episode

This episode presents a charming Mexican folk tale that emphasizes the importance of prayer and maintaining hope.

A charming folk tale which illustrates the words of Jesus,"Pray always and do not lose hope."

People in this episode

Host: Rev. Matthew Powell, O.P.

Topics covered

• folk tale
• hope
• prayer
• Christianity
• morality

Keywords

• folk tale
• Saint Anthony
• crippled man
• prayer
• hope
• Christianity
• morality

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: THE CRIPPLED MAN AND SAINT ANTHONY

Places: Mexico

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