🔍 Prayer to St. Anthony
The prayer to St. Anthony honors the beloved saint known as the "finder of lost things" and patron of the poor. St. Anthony of Padua was a Franciscan friar known for his powerful preaching, miracles, and compassion for the poor. This prayer seeks his intercession for finding lost items and for help in times of need.
Prayer to St. Anthony
Traditional Prayer
O glorious St. Anthony,
gentle and powerful in your help,
your love for God and charity for His creatures
made you worthy, when on earth,
to possess miraculous powers.
Miracles waited on your word,
which you were ever ready to speak
for those in trouble or anxiety.
Encouraged by this thought,
I implore you to obtain for me
[mention your request here].
The answer to my prayer may require a miracle.
Even so, you are the saint of miracles.
O gentle and loving St. Anthony,
whose heart was ever full of human sympathy,
whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus,
who loved to be folded in your arms,
and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours.
Amen.
Short Prayer for Lost Things
Dear St. Anthony,
please come around,
something is lost
and cannot be found.
Amen.
Novena Prayer
O holy St. Anthony,
gentlest of saints,
your love for God and charity for His creatures
made you worthy, when on earth,
to possess miraculous powers.
Encouraged by this thought,
I implore you to obtain for me
the favor I seek in this novena.
The answer to my prayer may require a miracle.
Even so, you are the saint of miracles.
Amen.
When to Pray to St. Anthony
- • On June 13th - Feast day of St. Anthony
- • On Tuesdays - Traditional day to honor St. Anthony
- • For lost items - When something is lost or misplaced
- • For the poor - When praying for the poor and needy
- • For travelers - When traveling or for safe journeys
- • For fishermen - When praying for good catches
- • For pregnant women - When praying for safe childbirth
- • For the sick - When praying for healing
- • Daily devotion - As a regular prayer to St. Anthony
History and Significance
Finder of Lost Things
St. Anthony is known as the "finder of lost things" due to a story where he helped a novice find a lost psalter, and later helped find a lost child.
Doctor of the Church
St. Anthony was declared a Doctor of the Church for his profound knowledge of Scripture and his powerful preaching abilities.
Miracles
St. Anthony performed many miracles during his lifetime, including healing the sick, raising the dead, and finding lost items.
Patron of the Poor
St. Anthony is the patron of the poor and is often invoked for help with financial difficulties and charitable works.
St. Anthony's Titles and Patronages
- • Finder of Lost Things - Helper for finding lost items
- • Patron of the Poor - Protector and helper of the poor
- • Patron of Travelers - Protector of those who travel
- • Patron of Fishermen - Helper for good fishing
- • Patron of Pregnant Women - Protector during pregnancy
- • Patron of the Sick - Helper for healing
- • Doctor of the Church - Teacher of the faith
- • Evangelical Doctor - Preacher of the Gospel
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