5 กรกฎาคม ระลึกถึงนักบุญแอนโทนี แมรี ซัคคาร์เรีย (St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria) | นายแพทย์ผู้รักษาทั้งร่างกายและจิตวิญญาณ

The Memorial of St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria on July 5th commemorates a brilliant physician who left the medical profession to become a priest, realizing that spiritual healing was the most urgent need of his time. Passing away at the young age of 36, his profound impact revitalized the faith during the Renaissance. He founded the Barnabite order, deeply inspired by the theology of St. Paul. Among his most enduring legacies is the popularization of the Forty Hours’ Devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and the ringing of church bells at 3 PM on Fridays to remember Christ’s crucifixion.

Reflection for the Faithful: The life of St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria reminds us that true wellness encompasses both the physical and the spiritual. In a modern culture hyper-focused on bodily health and material success, he calls us to return to the Eucharist as the ultimate medicine for our souls. Through his intercession, may we be granted the grace to nurture our spiritual lives with the same dedication we give to our bodies, and to passionately witness Christ’s healing love in our communities.