St Anthony of Padua


St Anthony of Padua

St Anthony was born in Lisbon in 1195. He belonged to one of the prominent families of that city at that time. He entered religious order of St Augustine at the age of 15. St Anthony was known as a simple and humble person who preached the gospel fearlessly. He is well known as the patron of lost objects. As his intercession and get blessed.

O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, you love for God and Charity for His creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (state request here). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the Saint of Miracles.

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 loved to be folded in your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.

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