| Saint Anthony Nine Day
Novena
FIRST DAY
O glorious St.
Anthony who at a tender age consecrated yourself to the Mother of God and later as a
zealous Franciscan attempted to convert the Saracens in Africa: obtain for us the grace to
serve God and His people as true disciples of Jesus Christ.
(Pray
for intention)
(Our Father, Hail Mary & Glory) |
SECOND DAY
O glorious St.
Anthony who concealed from the eyes of men the rare talents you possessed, and endured
with patience the contempt of those who considered you ignorant; obtain for us the grace
to forsake the vain glories of this world and become even more pleasing in the sight of
God.
(Pray for intention)
(Our
Father, Hail Mary & Glory) |
THIRD DAY
O
glorious St. Anthony who by your eloquence and miracles softened the hearts of obstinate
sinners and converted the heretics: obtain for us the grace to follow the divine
inspiration which comes from the legitimate authority and to enjoy the blessedness
promised to the keepers of God's words.
(Pray
for intention)
(Our
Father, Hail Mary & Glory) |
FOURTH DAY
O
glorious St. Anthony upon whom God bestowed extraordinary gifts and the power to perform
the most stupendous miracles: obtain for us the grace to conduct our life in such a manner
as to merit from God His most distinctive favors.
(Pray for intention)
(Our Father, Hail Mary & Glory) |
FIFTH DAY
O glorious St.
Anthony who by your tender devotion to Jesus and Mary was privileged to hold Him often in
your arms and converse with Him: obtain for us the grace to preserve always in our souls
the life of God and friendship of Our Blessed Lady.
(Pray
for intention)
(Our Father, Hail Mary & Glory) |
SIXTH DAY
O glorious St.
Anthony to whom God revealed the honor of death and comforted your heart in the midst of
the sufferings of life: obtain for us the grace to live a holy life in this world, and
thus assure for ourselves the everlasting joys of heaven.
(Pray for intention)
(Our Father, Hail Mary & Glory)
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SEVENTH DAY
O
glorious St. Anthony who constantly meditated on the Holy Scriptures and through the
Holy Spirit discovered the true meaning of God's words: obtain for us the grace to
understand God's revelation to his people, and always cherish the teachings of His Divine
Son, Jesus Christ.
(Pray for intention)
(Our Father, Hail Mary & Glory)
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EIGHTH DAY
O
glorious St. Anthony who recovers the lost articles of your clients, and assists them in
material dangers: obtain for us the grace never to lose God's friendship: and if we have,
to restore it without delay.
(Pray
for intention)
(Our Father, Hail Mary & Glory) |
NINTH DAY
O
glorious St. Anthony elevated by God among the Saints in heaven and dear to the faithful
on earth because of your profound humility: obtain for us the grace to love and practice
this virtue which is the only key that opens for us the gates of heaven.
(Pray
for intention)
(Our Father, Hail Mary & Glory) |
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ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA
PRIEST
& DOCTOR
Feast
Day June 13
Concluding
Prayer for each day
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Dear St. Anthony,
lily of purity, ornament and glory of Christianity, we salute you, great Saint, cherub of
wisdom and seraph of divine love. We rejoice at the favors our Lord has so liberally
bestowed on you.
In humility and
confidence, we ask your help, for we know God has given you charity, pity and power.
Behold our distress,
anxiety, and fears concerning (name intention). We ask you, by the affection you shared
with the gentle child Jesus, to tell Him now of our wants and needs.
Glorious favorite of
God, we bow our heads before you in humble reverence. We raise our hopeful hearts toward
heaven and you, that He who so often put Himself in your arms will now fill your hands
with all we ask of you.
Give us, then, what
we desire, angel of love, and we will publish your grandeur, thereby to honor and glorify
Him, the One who blesses you.
AMEN.
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