| ST ANTHONY OF PADUA Patron Saint of "Finding lost things" |
| BACK TO GUIDE |
| BACK TO SAINTS |
 |
|
| Born in Portugal, in 1185. At age 15 he entered the order of St.Augustine, but soon left for a quieter monestary in Coimbra. There is where is saw the bones of franciscan martyrs from Morocco and was inspired to be like them, willing to give his life to spread the Gospel. Joined the Friar Minor to travel to Morocco, and adopted the name of Anthony. Once in Morocco, he got sick and had to return to Portugal. But his ship was blown off course and he landed in Italy. In Padua, he lived a quiet, unassuming life-until he was asked to stand in as a speaker at an ordination. When he spoke, the monk's gift for preaching was revealed, and he was changed forever. He became so well known for his preaching he had to hold masses outside no church could hold the number of people who came. His speaches encouraged enemies to reconcile, theives to confess, and heretics to convert. He was known as the wonder worker. Another well known name was "finder of the lost" Now we ask St Anthony to find things we have lost. |
| CHAPLET OF ST ANTHONY is made up of 13 Our Fathers, Hail Marys, and Glorys in honor of the 13 favors mentioned in the "Miraculous Responsory" 1. Most gracious St Anthony, keep me from sin and enable me to perservere in good (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glorybe repeat after each) 2. Great St. Anthony, keep whatever is uncharitable far from me. 3. Dear St Anthony, make mine a true, lasting vibrant faith. 4. Good St. Anthony, banish my heart all that would cloud God's love. 5. St Anthony, encouraged by your gentleness, help me to grow in genuine conversion of heart. 6. St Anthony, heal me. Obtain for me true love of God and health of mind and soul. 7. St Anthony, with my Guardian Angel, guide me through the perils of this life and keep me safe. 8. St Anthony, protect me from the devil's temptations and obtain for me God's help. 9. St Anthony, healer of the sick, perserve my life and grant me blessings of good health. 10. Saint of miracles, finder of the lost things, help me to discover what is truly important in my life. 11. St Anthony my helper and friend of God, be my defense and security in times of doubt. 12. St Anthony and friend of God, I ask your intercession at God's throne for divine grace. 13. St Anthony, I join with you now and with the whole company of heaven the Father, Son and Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen |
| A MIRACULOUS RESPONSORY OR "SI QUAERIS" This prayer of praise in honor of St Anthony was composed by St Bonaventure. Sung frequently in Bascillia of St Anthony of Padua and every Tuesday throughtout the world. If then you ask for miracles, Death, error, all calamities, Leprosy and demons fly, And health succeeds infirmitites, The sea obeys and fetters break; and lifeless limbs do you restore; While treasures lost are found again, When young and old your aid implore. All dangers vanish at your prayer, And direst need does quickly flee; Let those who know your power proclaim, Let Paduans say; these are of thee. To Father, Son, may glory be and Holy Spirit eternally. Pray for us, blessed Anthony, Make us worthy of the promises of Christ. Let us Pray Lord God, may the votive commemoration of blessed Anthony, your Confessor and Doctor, be a source of joy for your people. May they always be strengthened with his spiritual assistance and deserve eternal rewards. Through Christ our Lord Amen. |
| PRAYER TO ST ANTHONY Anthony, through your teaching and preaching your bore witness to the loving presence of GOd in all of creation. Now that you have come into the fullness of the kingdom, pray for us that our lives might also proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all humanity. V. Pray for us, St. Anthony R. Help us become worthy of the promises of Christ. Almighty, eternal God, you have given your people St Anthony as an outstanding preacher and intercessor in times of need. Grant that with his help we may follow in the example of Christian living and experience your support in all adversities. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. |
 |