St. Anthony of the Desert

 

St. Anthony was born in Egypt in the 3rd century

He sold everything he had and went to live in the desert

Many people may think the desert is a quiet place with all that sand,

But it was there that he faced his demons and then found the Lord. 

He learned that the fruits of the earth are not brought to perfection immediately 

But take time. 

The soil must be turned up;

The seed must be planted;

The rain must fall 

And then comes the labor of the harvest. 

it is the same with self-control, patience; and other virtues. 

They take time and hard work before they bear fruit.