Prayers

Meditation:

1. Saint Anthony of Padua is one of the most renowned wonder-workers of the Catholic Church. He has performed innumerable miracles through his intercession.
2. Devotion to Saint Anthony should grow day by day, with faith, humility, and resignation, seeking temporal favors in a way that does not hinder spiritual welfare.
3. Many ask Saint Anthony for temporal favors, but fewer seek spiritual favors such as conversion, increase of virtue, and final perseverance in grace. Eternal needs of the soul must come before temporal needs.

Prayer: Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Ask the grace you desire.

Meditation:

1. God gave Saint Anthony power over death; he was known to bring the dying back to life and convert souls lost in sin.
2. Spiritual death is more serious than physical death; Saint Anthony’s intercession helps sinners return to God’s grace.
3. Let us ask Saint Anthony to help us flee sin and to choose the life of grace.

Prayer: Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Ask the grace you desire.

Meditation:

1. Truth is the life of the soul; error and falsehood lead to unhappiness.
2. Saint Anthony preached truth tirelessly, regardless of human respect or worldly influence.
3. Many choose ignorance to continue in error; we must seek the truth and the salvation of souls.

Prayer: Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Ask the grace you desire.

Meditation:

1. Life is full of suffering; we cannot make this world a paradise.
2. Saint Anthony grants favors in temporal needs, and more importantly gives peace and resignation to endure them.
3. Our crosses often come from our sins. Saint Anthony consoles those who seek God with humility and righteousness.

Prayer: Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Ask the grace you desire.

1. The Saints call the devil the enemy of human nature; he incites war on us in many ways.
2. We must resist sin and not yield to his suggestions; courage and prudence are essential.
3. Saint Anthony helps us gain victory over the devil and his companions when invoked with fervor.

Prayer: Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Ask the grace you desire.

1. Leprosy is repugnant; spiritually, sin is even worse and alienates us from God and men.
2. Saint Anthony showed compassion to both physical and spiritual lepers, curing them and restoring health.
3. Invoke Saint Anthony to heal both body and soul, and to return to grace.

Prayer: Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Ask the grace you desire.

1. Saint Anthony restored health to many sick persons; no sickness could resist his intercession.
2. Disorderly passions of the soul can manifest as physical sickness; virtue and moderation protect health.
3. Ask Saint Anthony for health of body and soul, using means wisely and living soberly.

Prayer: Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Ask the grace you desire.

1. Saint Anthony protected mariners and those facing storms, showing God’s power over nature.
2. Life is like the sea, full of unforeseen dangers; Saint Anthony is a guiding light leading to salvation.
3. Invoke him for protection in worldly and spiritual dangers, trusting in God’s providence.

Prayer: Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Ask the grace you desire.

1. Saint Anthony freed prisoners, working miracles to release the innocent.
2. Life has spiritual and worldly chains—bad habits, sins, human respect, evil companions.
3. Ask Saint Anthony to break spiritual bonds and guide us to true liberty in God.

Prayer: Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Ask the grace you desire.

1. Saint Anthony restored sight, mobility, speech, and hearing; miracles continue through his intercession.
2. We must restore members of society, family, and mystical body spiritually as well.
3. Pray for healing and restoration of both body and soul, caring for others responsibly.

Prayer: Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Ask the grace you desire.

1. Saint Anthony is renowned for helping recover lost objects; this includes spiritual treasures.
2. Invoke Saint Anthony with devotion for both material and spiritual losses.
3. Never forget spiritual needs; eternal treasures are more important than earthly things.

Prayer: Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Ask the grace you desire.

1. Life is full of dangers—physical, moral, and spiritual.
2. We must trust in God, watch, pray, and invoke Saint Anthony’s protection over body and soul.
3. Saint Anthony acts as a powerful protector, defending clients in all dangers.

Prayer: Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Ask the grace you desire.

1. God works miracles through the Saints. Saint Anthony relieves every necessity and helps the needy.
2. He is a beloved and popular Saint; invoke him for temporal necessities and spiritual needs alike.
3. Ask Saint Anthony not only for bread for the body but also food for the soul, trusting in God’s dispensation.

Prayer: Recite the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be. Ask the grace you desire.