PRAYERS IN
PREPARATION FOR THE FEAST OF ST. ANTHONY,
[OR THE
3-DAY TRIDUUM OR A 9-DAY NOVENA]
SHORT PRAYERS:
SAINT
ANTHONY, RESTORER OF SPEECH TO THE MUTE
SAINT
ANTHONY, CONSOLER OF THE AFFLICTED
SAINT ANTHONY
MARTYR OF DESIRE
SAINT ANTHONY,
PERFORMER OF MIRACLES
PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY
FOR LOST ARTICLES
CHAPLET AND LITANIES:
THE CHAPLET OF ST. ANTHONY
LITANY
OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA 1
LITANY OF ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA 2
THE
LITANY OF ST. ANTHONY,
GREATEST SON OF ST. FRANCIS
O glorious St. Anthony, born under the protection of Mary Immaculate, on the Feast of her Assumption into Heaven and consecrated to her at a tender age; thou didst vanquish the demon by the Sign of the Cross, which thy finger impressed on the marble of the church where thou wert praying. Oh, we beseech thee, obtain for us a tender devotion to our Blessed Mother, and the strength to triumph over all the attacks on our infernal enemy.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
O glorious Saint! Thou didst escape from the dangers and temptations of the world by disdaining greatness, riches and the comforts of life, and by joining the Canons Regular of St. Augustine; we beseech thee, obtain for us detachment of the heart and a true contempt for the world.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
O glorious Saint! Thou didst feel a burning desire in thy youthful heart to suffer martyrdom for the faith, and for this purpose didst enter the Order of the Seraphic Saint Francis; we beseech thee, obtain for us the spirit of penance and mortification.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
O glorious Saint! Guided by sentiments of the most profound humility, thou didst all in thy power to hide thyself from the eyes of the world, when God suddenly made thee known as an ark of science and sanctity; we beseech thee, obtain for us the grace of practicing humility and of loving a life hidden in God.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
O glorious Saint! Chosen by God to preach His Word, thou didst receive from Him the gift of tongues, and the power of working the most extraordinary miracles; we beseech thee, obtain for us the grace to listen willingly to Divine inspirations and to hear with fruit the Word of God.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
O glorious Saint! Thy ardent love of God merited for thee the happy privilege of receiving and caressing in thy arms the Divine Infant Jesus; we beseech thee, obtain for us the grace of receiving Him in the Blessed Eucharist with love and fervent devotion.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
O glorious Saint! Thou didst confound the heretics and prove to them the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament by causing a dumb animal to kneel down and adore the Sacred Host; we beseech thee, obtain for us the grace of a lively faith in the Holy Eucharist.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
O glorious Saint! When men refused to come and hear the Word of God, thou didst call the fishes of the sea to the shore and preach to them; we beseech thee, obtain for us the perfect submission of our minds and hearts to Divine truths.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
9.
O glorious Saint! As
protector of the innocent , thou didst make a child only a few days old
speak to save the honor of its mother; we beseech thee, obtain for us
the
grace of being strong and submissive to the Will of God in unjust
persecutions
and of preserving intact the peace and purity of our souls.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
O glorious Saint! Once, while preaching at Padua, thou didst find thyself at the same time at Lisbon, by a marvelous miracle, to defend thy father against calumny and to save him from death; we beseech thee, obtain for us the grace that we may pardon all injuries and love our enemies.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
O glorious Saint! By thy prayers, thy zeal, and thy heavenly wisdom thou didst convert thousands of heretics and hardened sinners; we beseech thee, obtain for us the grace of true conversion, that we may give ourselves entirely to God.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
O glorious Saint! In imitation of our Divine redeemer, thou didst spend thy life for the salvation of souls; we beseech thee, obtain for us the grace to become saints, to die a happy death, and to praise God forever with thee and all the saints and angels in Heaven.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
O glorious Saint! God
has given thee the power of working miracles continually, and the favor
of answering the prayers of those who invoke thy assistance in
misfortune,
anxiety, and distress; we beseech thee, obtain for us from Jesus,
through
Mary, His Blessed Mother, what we beg of thee so fervently and
hopefully,
if it be for the glory of God and the good of our souls.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be
In conclusion recite the Miraculous Responsory:THE MIRACULOUS RESPONSORY OF ST. ANTHONY
By St. Bonaventure
1. If then you ask for
miracles,
Death, error, all calamities,
The leprosy and demons
fly,
And health succeeds
infirmities.
Chorus:
The sea obeys, and fetters
break,
And lifeless limbs
thou dost restore,
Whilst treasures lost
are found again,
When young and old
thine aid implore.
2. All dangers vanish
at thy prayer,
And direst need doth
quickly flee;
Let those who know
thy power proclaim,
Let Paduans say: "These
are of thee."
Chorus:
The sea obeys, and fetters
break,
And lifeless limbs
thou dost restore,
Whilst treasures lost
are found again,
When young and old
thine aid implore.
3. To Father, Son, may
glory be,
And Holy Spirit eternally.
Chorus:
The sea obeys, and fetters
break,
And lifeless limbs
thou dost restore,
Whilst treasures lost
are found again,
When young and old
thine aid implore.
Pray for us, St. Anthony,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
O God! May the votive commemoration of St. Anthony, Thy Confessor and Doctor, be a source of joy to Thy Church, that she may always be fortified with spiritual assistance and may deserve to possess eternal joy. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.SHORT PRAYERS TO ST. ANTHONY FOR EVERY DAY OF THE
WEEK; DEVOUT CLIENTS OF THIS MIRACULOUS SAINT PRAY FREQUENTLY TO
HIM, AT LEAST ONCE EVERY DAY FOR FAVORS, THANKSGIVING, MIRACLES, AND
PROTECTION. LEARN TO CHERISH THIS DAILY DEVOTION, PRACTICE IT AND
YOU WILL RECEIVE SALUTARY EFFECTS:
[SUNDAY]
[MONDAY] [TUESDAY]
[WEDNESDAY] [THURSDAY]
[FRIDAY] [SATURDAY]
O my God, prostrate at Thy feet, I earnestly implore Thee to place within my heart that living and active faith which characterized Saint Anthony. I have not yet lost the faith that I received in holy Baptism, but I feel it to be very weak. Through Thy grace and through the intercession of my Protector, Saint Anthony, I wish from now on to show myself as Thy true disciple.
O glorious Saint
Anthony, my powerful advocate, by reason of the confidence
and love I have
placed in thee, deign to cast thy loving glance upon me.
O great Saint, tho
who hast worked miracles and dispensed so many graces
in favor of all
those who invoke thee, I beseech thee to have mercy also on me,
thy devout client,
who am in such great need of thine assistance.
If charity is a distinguishing
mark of Thy true disciples, O Lord, then I must
confess that until
now I have been far from one of Thy followers.
I propose, through Thy grace and through the intercession of my
protector,
Saint Anthony, to
amend myself by striving to love, forgive,
and assist my neighbor on every
occasion.
Thou, O my God, deigned
to provide me with the instrument of prayer as
an infallible source
of eternal riches and a powerful weapon weapon
against my spiritual enemies;
and I, through negligence and laziness,
have thus far failed to avail myself
of this rich and gratuitous treasure.
Please forgive me, for from now on
I intend in imitation of dear Saint Anthony,
to pray more frequently and
more fervently.
How often, O my Lord,
in the midst of life's sorrows and trials, I have
wavered over Thy
promises and placed my confidence in men rather
than in Thee! Have
pity on me, a poor sinner, and through the intercession
of the glorious
Saint Anthony, my advocate, strengthen my hope and
help me in my present
necessities.
With how much tepidity
have I loved Thee thus far, O my Lord, despite continuous
proof of Thy
love for me! Please extinguish within my heart
all affection for
the things of this world and light therein a spark of the
charity that burned
within the heart of Saint Anthony, so that, loving
Thee with all my
heart, I may merit Thy blessings here on earth and
happiness in Heaven.
Start with:
O wonderful St. Anthony, glorious on account of the fame of your miracles, and through the condescension of Jesus in coming in the form of a little child to rest in your arms, obtain for me of His bounty the grace which I ardently desire from the depths of my heart . . . . You who were so compassionate toward miserable sinners, regard not the unworthiness of those who pray to you, but the glory of God that it may once again be magnified by the granting of the particular request . . . . which I now ask for with persevering earnestness. Amen
One Our Father, One Hail Mary,
and Glory
Be to the Father,
in honor of Saint Anthony.
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
NINE DAY NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY
Days: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9O holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, thy love for God and charity for His creatures made thee worthy while on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited thy word, which thou wert ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore thee to obtain for me the favor I seek in this novena . . .The answer to my prayer may require a miracle; even so, thou are the Saint of miracles. O gentle and loving Saint Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Infant Jesus, Who loved to be folded in thy arms, and the gratitude of my heart will always be thine.
One Our Father, One Hail Mary,
and Glory
Be to the Father,
in honor of Saint Anthony.
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
O miracle-working St. Anthony, remember that it never has been heard that thou didst not leave without help or relief anyone who in his need had recourse to thee. Animated now with the most lively confidence, even with full conviction of not being refused, I fly for refuge to thee, O most favored friend of the Infant Jesus. O eloquent preacher of the Divine mercy, despise not my supplications but, bringing them before the throne of God, strengthen them by thine intercession and obtain for me the favor I seek in this novena . . . .
One Our Father, One Hail Mary,
and Glory
Be to the Father,
in honor of Saint Anthony.
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
O purest St. Anthony, who through thine Angelic virtue was made worthy to be caressed by the Divine Child Jesus, to hold Him in thy arms and press Him to thy heart. I entreat thee to cast a benevolent glance upon me. O glorious St. Anthony, born under the protection of Mary Immaculate, on the Feast of her Assumption into Heaven, and consecrated to her and now so powerful an intercessor in Heaven, I beseech thee to obtain for me the favor I ask in this novena . . . . O great wonder-worker, intercede for me that God may grant my request.
One Our Father, One Hail Mary,
and Glory
Be to the Father,
in honor of Saint Anthony.
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
I salute and honor thee, O powerful helper, St. Anthony. The Christian world confidently turns to thee and experiences thy tender compassion and powerful assistance in so many necessities and sufferings that I am encouraged in my need to seek thy help in obtaining a favorable answer to my request for the favor I seek in this novena . . . . O holy St. Anthony, I beseech thee, obtain for me the grace that I desire.
One Our Father, One Hail Mary,
and Glory
Be to the Father,
in honor of Saint Anthony.
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
I salute thee, St. Anthony, lily of purity, ornament and glory of Christianity. I salute thee, great Saint, cherub of wisdom and seraph of Divine love. I rejoice at the favors our Lord has so liberally bestowed upon thee. In humility and confidence I entreat thee to help me, for I know that God has given thee charity and pity, as well as power. I ask thee by the love thou didst feel toward the Infant Jesus as thou heldest Him in thine arms to tell Him now of the favor I seek through thine intercession in this novena . . . .
One Our Father, One Hail Mary,
and Glory
Be to the Father,
in honor of Saint Anthony.
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
O glorious St. Anthony, chosen by God to preach His Word, thou didst receive from Him the gift of tongues and the power of working the most extraordinary miracles. O good St. Anthony, pray that I may fulfill the will of God in all things so that I may love Him, with thee, for all eternity. O kind St. Anthony, I beseech thee, obtain for me the grace that I desire, the favor I seek in this novena . . . .
One Our Father, One Hail Mary,
and Glory
Be to the Father,
in honor of Saint Anthony.
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
O renowned champion of the faith of Christ, most holy St. Anthony, glorious for thy many miracles, obtain for me from the bounty of my Lord and God the grace which I ardently seek in this novena . . . . O holy St. Anthony, ever attentive to those who invoke thee, grant me that aid of thy powerful intercession.
One Our Father, One Hail Mary,
and Glory
Be to the Father,
in honor of Saint Anthony.
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
O holy St. Anthony, thou hast shown thyself so powerful in thine intercession, so tender and so compassionate towards those who honor thee and invoke thee in suffering and distress. I beseech thee most humbly and earnestly to take me under thy protection in my present necessities and to obtain for me the favor I desire . . . . Recommend my request to the merciful Queen of Heaven, that she may plead my cause with thee before the throne of her Divine Son.
One Our Father, One Hail Mary,
and Glory
Be to the Father,
in honor of Saint Anthony.
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
Saint Anthony, servant of Mary, glory of the Church, pray for our Holy Father, our bishops, our priests, our Religious Orders, that, through their pious zeal and apostolic labors, all may be united in faith and give greater glory to God. St. Anthony, helper of all who invoke thee, pray for me and intercede for me before the throne of Almighty God that I be granted the favor I so earnestly seek in this novena . . . .
One Our Father, One Hail Mary,
and Glory
Be to the Father,
in honor of Saint Anthony.
Saint Anthony, pray for us!
May the Divine assistance remain always with
us. Amen.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through
the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
O God, may the votive commemoration of blessed Anthony, Thy confessor, be a source of joy to Thy Church, that she may always be fortified with spiritual assistance, and deserve to enjoy eternal rewards. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
OTHER PRAYERS:UNFAILING
PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY
THIS PRAYER IS PART OF THE CONFIDENCE PRAYER AND IS
ALSO
KNOWN AS THE SHORT NOVENA PRAYER:
IT IS PROBABLY THE MOST LOVED OF ALL
PRAYERS TO ST. ANTHONY
"Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints"
O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, thy love for God and Charity for His creatures, made thee worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Encouraged by this thought, I implore thee to obtain for me (request). 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 didst love to be folded in thine arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be thine. Amen.Dear St. Anthony, once again I greet thee and thank thee for thy readiness to come to my aid in my necessity. Slowly and surely my disposition improves. Thou has helped me to understand that my real fault lay in pride, preoccupation with myself, and lack of real concern for others. Now that I see this more clearly, thanks be to God, I do not think of myself as so hopeless. Thou used thy tongue to give praise to God, to preach in defense of the Faith and bring His message of salvation to sinners and to call down the blessings of Heaven on others. Please continue to help me so that I may use my tongue rightly, to be charitable when speaking of others and to others, to be ever ready to support them rather than wound them.
Because of thy powerful intercession with God, I am confident that thou wilt continue to assist me in my daily work. In the Name of Our Lord, Jesus, I ask thy aid. Amen.
Pray for us, St. Anthony,
that we may be made worthy of Christ.
O most powerful protector Saint Anthony of Padua, I am prostrate at thy feet, my heart full of gratitude and thanksgiving for the grace thou hast granted me through my poor prayers. Thy powerful intercession was the only hope of relief for my afflictions.
O most amiable protector Saint Anthony, I pray that I will never cease to bless and thank thee for the grace thou hast granted me. Thanks be to God for the graces He bestowed on thee. Blessed be the Baby Jesus, Who felt the caresses of thy sweet hands and rested his head on thy breast. Blessed be the Holy Virgin Mary, who loved thee so much and guided thee in the way of sanctity. Dear Saint Anthony express my sincere thanks to God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost and the Most High Virgin Mary, for ever and ever. Amen.
PRAYER FOR PROTECTIONO very loving Saint Anthony, thou
hast been enriched,
by the infinite goodness of God,
with particular graces of those who turn
to thee in their needs. I pray:
Dear Saint Anthony, I salute you as my powerful
patron before God.
You know how much we yearn for happiness, and
how often and how stubbornly
we seek it in the wrong places. Please ask Our
Lord for us the grace
He gave so abundantly to you. Thus, we may not
vainly seek happiness
in God's creatures, but only in God, Himself,
the source of all good.
Beg for us, powerful St. Anthony, the grace of
an understanding heart.
Then, we shall see the image of God in all those
we meet and in every creature.
Let our hearts always be fixed on the true source
of our joy,
Jesus Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Pray for us, St. Anthony,
That we may be mad worthy of the promises
of Christ.
Dear Saint Anthony,
I greet thee gladly, and offer thee the respect and homage
of a sinner . .
. one who knows how much he needs God's grace and thy help.
Everyone knows thy
power as a wonder-worker. Thou art the Saint of Miracles.
Thou has multiplied
thy favors not only in thy lifetime, but ever since thou left this
earth.
I have heard that
thou hast a most amiable disposition. Thus, I have faith in thy
help
before God. My disposition
is terrible. I am a bear before breakfast. At other times
I am often sour
and sarcastic, mean and critical. So I embitter those around me,
even those who love
me most.
Please aid me that
I might improve my outlook and disposition. Help me to be
ready to assist
those in need and to do so cheerfully. I know that thou will help
me
now for the sake
of Our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen.
A LOVING EXHORTATION OF TRUST AND CONFIDENCE
FROM ST. ANTHONY WHO IS CALLING TO YOU:
"It has been a long time since I have been waiting for you. I am well aware of the graces you need and your desire for my intercession. I am ready to help you; have faith, let me know what you desire without concealing anything. You know how powerful I am in the presence of God and how much I desire the consolation of the afflicted. Dear friend, let me share your troubles, perhaps you want me to help in your business . . . or my protection to restore peace in your family . . . to obtain a job . . . or to lessen the yoke of poverty . . . to diminish your troubles . . . or to find that object. Do not lose heart. If what you ask is the will of God, everything will be granted. I am very pleased with sincere souls and especially with those who bear the sufferings of others as if they were their own. But, above all, I realize the need of the grace which you have been asking me for such a long time. This grace will be granted to you, your humble prayer will never be in vain. I ask you one thing, "to receive Holy Communion more frequently, and if possible, daily; to be more devout to our Blessed Mother; to propagate my devotion, for the help of my needy children whom I love so much."
I never deny my intercession to those who help my little ones. many have asked my help for the success of a business, for the conversion of a sinner, and I, for the love of the innocent orphans, obtained for them the graces they need.
Am I not ready to do the same for you? Have faith. Be humble, and ask me always whatever you think good for your own soul. You desire many other things and you are afraid of being imprudent. You almost mistrust me. I could read your intimate thoughts. If it is the will of God, everything will be granted to you, provided you have faith and perseverance in your humble prayer.
Now go back to your work and keep in mind what I have
told you. Come
frequently to me. I will be waiting for you and I am
always ready to help you.
I will leave you in the hands of Our Lord and His Blessed
Mother.
AN ACT OF CONSECRATION TO ST. ANTHONY
O glorious St. Anthony, servant and friend of God, I salute thee through the most loving Heart of our Divine Savior Jesus Christ, Whom thou didst bear in thy pure arms under the form of a Child. I choose thee today as my patron, advocate and father. I place all my cares and temptations in thy hands. I earnestly resolve never to forsake thee. Great Saint, lily of celestial purity and vanquisher of concupiscence, obtain for me and all thy other clients perfect purity of body and soul. I also, in imitation of thy zeal, promise to lead others to the knowledge, the love and the service of God through my own example and counsel.
1. Glorious St. Anthony, recognizing the unworthiness of the earthly things, thou didst renounce all desire of honors and consecrated thyself to the service of God. Help my weakness that I may correspond with God's graces and His Divine inspirations. Grant me, I implore thee, the grace which I am asking if it is the will of God. Though unworthy, yet help me for the faith which I have in the prayers offered for me by the Rogationist Fathers and those associated with them, especially the children and the seminarians.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
2. Thy heroic humility, O great Saint, encourages me to ask thine intercession and I am sure that thou willest give heed to my humble prayer. Obtain for me a profound and sincere humility that I may please our Lord and grant me the grace which I am asking not through my merits, but for the trust which I have in the prayers offered for me by the Rogationist Fathers and those associated with them, especially the children and the seminarians.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
3. O admirable St. Anthony, whose love of God has astonished the Angels; I ask thee, enflame my heart that I may correspond faithfully to the Divine service. For thy ardent love of Jesus, I beg thee to console my broken heart by granting me the grace which I am ardently imploring through the intercession of the prayers offered for me by the Rogationist Fathers and those associated with them, especially the children and the seminarians.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
4. O dearest St. Anthony, thy charity and apostolic zeal were so great that thou consecrated everything in order to help thy neighbor in their spiritual and temporal needs. Pray God that I may abound in the spirit of charity, but especially for the salvation of souls and the help of the poor. Grant me this grace, I beg thee, for the promise I make to help those in need through the devotion of St. Anthony's Bread
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
5. O glorious St. Anthony, through that exceeding affection which thou hast for the August Queen of Heaven, whose lofty and singular merits thou preached with great fervor, obtain for me, I beseech thee, a true devotion to our dear Heavenly Mother, so that she may deliver me from the increasing dangers of this life. Shield me with thy unceasing patronage not through my merits, but for the help I am giving to those entrusted to the care of the Rogationist Fathers, especially the children and the seminarians.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.
Pray for us, St. Anthony,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
O God, may the votive commemoration
of blessed Anthony, Thy confessor, be a source of joy to Thy Church,
that
she may always be fortified with spiritual assistance, and deserve to
enjoy
eternal rewards. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
SHORT PRAYERS TO ST. ANTHONY
SAINT
ANTHONY, RESTORER OF SPEECH TO THE MUTE
Dear
St. Anthony, how tongue-tied I can be when I should be praising God and
defending
the oppressed. My cowardice often strikes me dumb; I am afraid to open
my mouth. St. Anthony,
Restorer of Speech to the Mute, release me
from my fears. Teach me to praise God and to champion the rights of
those
unjustly treated. Please remember also all my intentions.
[Name them.]
SAINT ANTHONY MARTYR OF DESIRE
Dear St. Anthony, thou didst become
a Franciscan with the hope of shedding thy blood
for Christ. In God's plan for thee,
thy thirst for Martyrdom was never to be satisfied. St. Anthony,
Martyr
of Desire, pray that I may become less afraid to stand up and be
counted
as a follower of the Lord Jesus. Intercede also for my other
intentions.
[Name them.]
SAINT ANTHONY, PERFORMER OF MIRACLES
Dear St. Anthony, thy prayers obtained
miracles during thy lifetime. Thou still seemest to move at ease in the
realm of minor and major miracles. St. Anthony, Performer of Miracles,
please obtain for me the blessings God holds in reserve who serve Him.
Pray that I may be worthy of the promises my Lord Jesus attaches to
confident
prayer.
[Mention your special intentions.]
PRAYER TO ST. ANTHONY FOR LOST ARTICLES
The Chaplet of St.
Anthony is composed of thirteen groups of three beads each.
On the first bead
of each group is said the Our Father, on the
second, the
Hail
Mary, and on the third the Glory Be.
During the prayers meditation on the following virtues is recommended:
Faith, Hope, Charity,
Love of Jesus, Prudence, Justice, Patience, Penance,
Humility, Purity,
Obedience, Poverty, Spirit of Prayer and Union with God.
At the end the Miraculous
Responsory is recited:
THE MIRACULOUS RESPONSORY OF ST. ANTHONY
By St. Bonaventure
1. If then you ask
for miracles,
Death, error, all
calamities,
The leprosy and
demons fly,
And health succeeds
infirmities.
Chorus:
The sea obeys, and
fetters break,
And lifeless limbs
thou dost restore,
Whilst treasures
lost are found again,
When young and old
thine aid implore.
2. All dangers vanish
at thy prayer,
And direst need
doth quickly flee;
Let those who know
thy power proclaim,
Let Paduans say:
"These are of thee."
Chorus:
The sea obeys, and
fetters break,
And lifeless limbs
thou dost restore,
Whilst treasures
lost are found again,
When young and old
thine aid implore.
3. To Father, Son,
may glory be,
And Holy Spirit
eternally.
Chorus:
The sea obeys, and
fetters break,
And lifeless limbs
thou dost restore,
Whilst treasures
lost are found again,
When young and old
thine aid implore.
Pray for us, St. Anthony,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
O God! May the votive
commemoration of St. Anthony, Thy Confessor
and Doctor, be a
source of joy to Thy Church, that she may always be
fortified with spiritual
assistance and may deserve to possess eternal joy.
Through Christ Our
Lord. Amen.
Our Father, Who art
in Heaven, hallowed be
Thy Name. Thy Kingdom
come. Thy Will be done,
on earth, as it
is in Heave. Give us this day our
daily bread and
forgive us our trespasses as we
forgive those who
trespass against us; and lead us
not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of
grace, the Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou
among women, and blessed is
the fruit of thy
womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother
of God, pray for us sinners,
now, and at the
hour of our death. Amen.
GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was
in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Litany of Saint Anthony 1, Version
1
For Private Use.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy
on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary,
St. Anthony of Padua,
St. Anthony, glory of the Friars Minor,
St. Anthony, ark of the testament,
St. Anthony, sanctuary of heavenly wisdom,
St. Anthony, destroyer of worldly vanity,
St. Anthony, conqueror of impurity,
St. Anthony, example of humility,
St. Anthony, lover of the Cross,
St. Anthony, martyr of desire,
St. Anthony, generator of charity,
St. Anthony, zealous for justice,
St. Anthony, terror of infidels,
St. Anthony, model of perfection,
St. Anthony, consoler of the afflicted,
St. Anthony, restorer of lost things,
St. Anthony, defender of innocence,
St. Anthony, liberator of prisoners,
St. Anthony, guide of pilgrims,
St. Anthony, restorer of health.
St. Anthony, performer of miracles,
St. Anthony, restorer of speech to the mute,
St. Anthony, restorer of hearing to the deaf,
St. Anthony, restorer of sight to the blind,
St. Anthony, disperser of devils,
St. Anthony, reviver of the dead.
St. Anthony, tamer of tyrants,
From the snares of the devil, St. Anthony deliver
us.
From thunder, lightning and storms, St. Anthony
deliver us.
From all evil of body and soul, St. Anthony deliver
us.
Through your intercession, St. Anthony protect
us.
Throughout the course of life, St. Anthony protect
us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
V. St. Anthony, pray for us. R. That we may be
made worthy
of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
O my God, may the pious commemoration of St. Anthony,
your Confessor
and Proctor, give joy to your Church, that she
may ever be strengthened with
your spiritual assistance and merit to attain
everlasting joy.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Litany of Saint Anthony of Padua
1, Version 2
For Private Use.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy
on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony of Padua,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, glory of the Friars Minor,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, ark of the Testament,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, sanctuary of Heavenly wisdom,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, destroyer of worldly vanity,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, conqueror of impurity,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, example of humility,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, lover of the Cross,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, martyr of desire,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, generator of charity,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, zealous for justice,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, terror of infidels,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, model of perfection,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, consoler of the afflicted,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, restorer of lost things,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, defender of innocence,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, liberator of prisoners,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, guide of pilgrims,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, restorer of health,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, performer of miracles,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, restorer of speech to the mute,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, restorer of hearing to the deaf,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, restorer of sight to the blind,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, disperser of devils,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, reviver of the dead,
pray for us.
Saint Anthony, tamer of tyrants,
pray for us.
From the snares of the devil, Saint Anthony deliver
us.
From thunder, lightning and storms, Saint Anthony
deliver us.
From all evil of body and soul, Saint Anthony
deliver us.
Through your intercession, Saint Anthony protect
us.
Throughout the course of life, Saint Anthony
protect us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
V. Saint Anthony, pray for us.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises
of Christ.
Let us pray.
O my God, may the pious commemoration of Saint
Anthony,
Thy Confessor and Proctor, give joy to Thy Church,
that she may
ever be strengthened with Thy spiritual assistance
and merit to
attain everlasting joy. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
LITANY OF
THE FRANCISCANS:
THE LITANY OF ST. ANTHONY,
GREATEST SON OF ST. FRANCIS
For Private Use.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
Christ, have mercy upon us.
Lord, have mercy upon us.
O Christ, hear us.
O Christ, graciously hear us.
O God the Father, of Heaven:
have mercy upon us.
O God the Son, Redeemer of the world:
O God, the Holy Ghost:
O Holy Trinity, one God:
have mercy upon us.
Holy Mary:
Pray for us.
Immaculate Virgin:
Mother and Mistress of our Order:
Pray for us.
St. Anthony of Padua:
Pray for us.
St. Anthony, glory of the Friars Minor:
St. Anthony, greatest son of St. Francis:
St. Anthony, playmate of the Holy Child Jesus:
St. Anthony, devout client of Our Lady:
St. Anthony, messenger of the Sacred Heart:
St. Anthony, holy prophet of God:
St. Anthony, doctor of divine truth:
St. Anthony, preacher of grace:
St. Anthony, keeper of the Scriptures:
St. Anthony, ark of the covenant:
St. Anthony, hammer of heretics:
St. Anthony, terror of infidels:
St. Anthony, horror of evil spirits:
St. Anthony, searcher of consciences:
St. Anthony, consoler of the sorrowful:
St. Anthony, gentlest of saints:
St. Anthony, example of obedience:
St. Anthony, gem of poverty:
St. Anthony, lily of chastity:
St. Anthony, rose of patience:
St. Anthony, violet of humility:
St. Anthony, apostle of the Savior:
St. Anthony, martyr in desire:
St. Anthony, confessor of the Faith:
St. Anthony, virgin in soul:
St. Anthony, finder of lost things:
St. Anthony, helper of all who invoke thee:
Pray for us.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the
world:
spare us, O Lord.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the
world:
graciously hear us, O Lord.
O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the
world:
have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, O blessed Anthony. Alleluia.
R. That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.
Alleluia.
Let us pray.
Choose one of the following Collects.
Almighty and eternal God, Who hast glorified Thy faithful confessor and doctor Anthony with the perpetual gift of working miracles, graciously grant that what we confidently seek through his merits, we may surely receive upon his intercession. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Let this devout commemoration of blessed Anthony, Thy Confessor, give joy to thy Church, O God: that she may always be strengthened with spiritual help; and attain to the fruition of eternal joys. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Let Thy people, we beseech thee, O Lord, be assisted by the devout and continual supplication of Thy illustrious Confessor, blessed Anthony: that in the present Thy grace may make us less unworthy; and in the future may give us eternal joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
O Lord Jesus, Who didst manifest Thyself to St. Anthony in the form of a little child: grant, by his intercession, that we may be converted and become as little children, and so obtain our petition from Thee. Who livest and reignest God, for ever and ever. Amen.