Prayer is something that we learn and it is also a gift from God. It is a combination of our own personal effort and the work of God within us. It establish-es a real communion with God that forms into the relationship intended by him for each one of us.
Prayer to Saint Anthony for Lost Items
St. Anthony, perfect imitator of Jesus, who received from God the special power of restoring lost things, grant that I may find what has been lost.
[Mention your petition]
At least restore to me peace and tranquility of mind, the loss of which has afflicted me even more than my material loss. To this favor, I ask another of you: that I may always remain in possession of the true good that is God. Let me rather lose all things than lose God, my supreme good. Let me never suffer the loss of my greatest treasure, eternal life with God. Amen.
St. Anthony, helper in all necessities, pray for us.
The Chaplet of St. Anthony
Most gracious St. Anthony, keep me from sin and enable me to persevere in good.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
Great St. Anthony, keep whatever is uncharitable far from me.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
Dear St. Anthony, make mine a true, lasting and vibrant faith.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
Good St. Anthony, banish from my heart all that would cloud God’s love.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
St. Anthony, encouraged by your gentleness, help me to grow in genuine conversion of heart.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
St. Anthony, heal me. Obtain for me true love of God and health of mind and soul.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
St. Anthony, with my Guardian Angel, guide me through the perils of this life and keep me safe.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
St. Anthony, protect me from the Devil’s temptations, and obtain for me God’s help.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
St. Anthony, healer of the sick, preserve my life, and grant me blessings of good health.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
Saint of miracles, finder of lost things, help me to discover what is truly important in my life.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
St. Anthony, my helper and friend of God, be my defense and security in times of doubt.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
St. Anthony, and friend of God, I ask your intercession at God’s throne for divine grace.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
St. Anthony, I join with you now, and with the whole company of Heaven, in praising the Father, Son and Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)
The Miraculous Responsory
(This prayer in honor of St. Anthony was composed by St. Bonaventure.) If then you ask for miracles, Death, error, all calamities, Leprosy and demons fly, And health succeeds infirmities. 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 three. To Father, Son, may glory be And Holy Spirit, eternally. Pray for us, blessed Anthony. Make us worth 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 of Padua
O Loving St. Anthony, you were a special witness of God’s power and love in your day. Hear us now as we seek your powerful intercession in our time. We lift up our prayers for all families. Help them to grow in their faith; may they persevere in unity, love, and peace. Bless our children, protect our young people, and be a companion to those in their senior years. Help them when they are tested by sickness, suffering, loneliness, or whenever they experience loss in their lives. Help all of us in our daily struggles, giving us hope and peace. Pray for us, St. Anthony, so that we may continue to grow in God’s love. Intercede for us through Christ our Lord! Amen.
