Prayer to the Child Jesus in the arms of St. Anthony of Padua
Jesus Christ, Son of God, who for the sake of us people and for the sake of our salvation came down from Heaven, was born of the Virgin Mary, sacrificed Himself for us on the Cross, rose gloriously and ascended to Heaven again to prepare a place for us in Him, You alone promised that you will be with us until the end of the world. You are really present with us in the Eucharistic Mystery. You strengthen your church and lead it on the way to eternity. You made your presence known among us in a visible way to many saints, especially to our saint Anthony, who received you as a child in his arms and talked with you sweetly. Give us also the Grace to receive You in Holy Communion with living Faith, to constantly feel You among us, especially in love for our neighbor, and to be always so united with You that we once deserve to see You in Heaven and in Your Glory to enjoy eternal Happiness with all the saints . Amen.
© Give you the beauty of the flower, the prayer… the beauty of your soul, to the great saint of all time
Rosary in honor of St. Anthony of Padua
– God, come to my aid.
– Lord, hurry to help me.
Glory to Father…
1. protects against death
Glorious st. Anthony… with your holy and powerful intercession with God, you saved many from evil and saved them from mortal danger. Please, protect us from the greatest evil – sin and deliver us from the most terrible perdition – eternal death.
Glory to Father…
2. frees from delusion
False teachings, evil examples and the apparent happiness of earthly seductions lead many into error and sin. Saint Anthony, preacher of the Truth and model of holiness, pray for us the light of true faith and perseverance in the Grace of God.
Glory to Father…
© As long as holiness reaches the Feet of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we see how this holiness becomes fearless, encouraging, and above all inspiring
3. helps in times of need
Good st. Anthony. With your love for everyone, you came to help in times of trouble, comforted in sorrows, rescued from anxiety. Help us in all our needs. Ask us for the grace to bear our cross patiently with Jesus.
Glory to the Father…
4. expels the devil
St. Peter warns us to be sober and watch because “our adversary, the devil, walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” St. Anthony, you are the fear and trembling of evil spirits. Protect us from all their attacks and let us overcome them with the strength of Faith.
Glory to Father…
© To be better… more humble, more hidden… learn from the life of St. Anthony of Padua
5. cleanses from leprosy
Our sins are a leprosy that disfigures our entire being and puts our eternal Happiness itself in danger. Our patron saint, pray for us to be cleansed from the loss of sin.
Glory to Father…
6. heals the sick
The greatest temporary good is health. Perhaps we have often spoiled it with an immoderate life. Healer of the sick, St. Anthony, pray for us for permanent health of soul and body.
Glory to Father…
© Heaven implies, to be found at any moment with the saint of any time, in the time we are in… the time of intercession, presence, and the beauty of the signs that lead us to holiness
7. calms the sea
Our life is like a ship on a stormy sea; waves of disordered passions and storms of evil examples threaten our Salvation. Great st. Anthony, with your shining light lead us to the arch of eternal Salvation.
Glory to Father…
8. breaks the chains
Our sins and bad habits keep us in chains. St. Anthony, ask us for grace to free ourselves from the bonds of sin and evil habits and to enjoy the complete freedom of the children of God.
Glory to Father…
© And the Heart of Jesus, in which we seek help, be for our Salvation
9. heals the limbs
Powerfull st. Anthony… you miraculously healed limbs and freed from all pain. Keep us spiritually and physically healthy and steadfast in the unity of Faith and Love.
Glory to Father…
10. finds the lost
St. Anthony, your fame has spread all over the world because you help to find lost things. Through our sins, we have lost God’s Friendship and peace of mind. Through your intercession, grant that we never lose them again, and pray for them for those who do not yet possess them.
Glory to Father…
© The most beautiful… the warmest… the most tender… is always somehow with the Family
11. distributes to all
Mercifull st. Anthony! You help everyone who is influenced by you. You are like the Sun that illuminates everything. Help me too, the poor man, and hear me when I pray.
Glory to Father…
12. protects against death
Many deaths threaten us on the way of earthly life. St. Anthony, protect us from all perils and ask us for the grace to joyfully serve God and our neighbor and arrive happily in the eternal homeland.
Glory to Father…
13th saint of the whole world
St. Anthony, you are not the saint of one place or country, you are the saint of almost the entire world. May God’s Kingdom spread even more throughout the world through your intercession and bring Peace, Love and Salvation to all people.
Glory to Father…
Let’s pray.
Almighty and eternal God, who are in St. Anthony gave his people a famous preacher of the Good News and a powerful advocate in all their needs; through his intercession, grant us to follow the example of his life and feel the help of Your Mercy in trials. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Litany in honor of St. Anthony of Padua
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, hear us.
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Heavenly Father, God, … Son, Redeemer of the world, God, … Holy Spirit, God, … Holy Trinity, one God, … |
… have mercy on us. |
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Saint Mary, … Holy Mother of God, … Holy Virgin, ….
Saint Anthony of Padua, … Saint Anthony, favorite of the divine Child, … Saint Anthony, fervent apostle, … St. Anthony, a member of his holy Order, … Saint Anthony, pride of Saint Francis, … Saint Anthony, lover of poverty, … Saint Anthony, teacher of submission, … Saint Anthony, mirror of renunciation and mortification, … Saint Anthony, lilies of virginity, … Saint Anthony, fragrant vessel of purity, … Saint Anthony, shining star of Holiness, … Saint Anthony, model of virtue, … Saint Anthony, fire of Love, … Saint Anthony, heavenly beauty, … Saint Anthony, votive chest, … Saint Anthony, guardian of divine knowledge, …
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… pray for us. |
© All this was somehow crowned in the life of St. Anthony… with the Blessing, as well as the very Presence of the Child Jesus
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St. Anthony, evangelical trumpeter, … St. Anthony, pillar of the Church, … Saint Anthony, teacher of the Truth, … Saint Anthony, harbinger of Mercy, … Saint Anthony, zealot of souls, … St. Anthony, refuge of the neglected, … Saint Anthony, comforter of the mourners, … Saint Anthony, resurrector of the dead, … Saint Anthony, exterminator of evil, … Saint Anthony, model of virtue, … Saint Anthony, hammer of heretics, … Saint Anthony, the light of unbelievers, … Saint Anthony, examiner of hearts, … Saint Anthony, martyr by desire, … Saint Anthony, trembling of evil spirits, … Saint Anthony, finder of lost things, … Saint Anthony, the famous miracle worker, … Saint Anthony, saint of the whole world, … |
… pray for us. |
Be merciful, forgive us, Lord.
Be merciful, hear us, Lord.
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From all evil, … From every sin, … From the devil’s ambush, … From plague, famine and war, … From eternal death, …
Thanks to Saint Anthony, … According to his burning love, … After his zealous preaching, … According to his desire for martyrdom, … By his perseverance in obedience, poverty and purity, … By his ardent love that made him worthy to receive you as a Little Child in his arms, … On judgment day… |
… free us Lord. |
© For the good of man… two realities are necessary: the activity of the Spirit and the consent of man’s good will
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We. sinners, … To deign to move us to the right penance, … To deign to light the fire of your holy love in us, … That you would deign to give Saint Anthony as a protector and intercessor to us, … That you would deign to share true repentance, deep humility and the gift of holy thinking with us through the merits of St. Anthony, … To deserve the help of all those who call on Saint Anthony in their troubles, … To deign to listen to us, … |
… We are begging you, hear us. |
© The very grace overwhelms a man, when he sees the sanctity of the figure of Anthony of Padua in such a dignified attitude before the Child Jesus
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, forgive us Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, hear us Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
– Pray for us, Saint Anthony of Padua.
– To become worthy of the Promises of Christ.
Let’s pray.
Almighty, eternal God, who honored St. Anthony with abundant graces and brilliant miracles: grant us the grace to receive whatever we ask of You through his merits, through his powerful intercession. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Thank you to the Lord’s Eternal and Ineffable Goodness
and dear intercessor, St. Anthony of Padua
Almighty and Good God… even though I am unworthy, with confidence I surrendered to Your Mercy through the intercession of Your dear Saint Anthony. You graciously heard me, in fact… you heard the pleas of St. Anthony, who benevolently interceded for me. Thank You; thanks to Your eternal and ineffable Goodness. Thanks also to my dear intercessor before You, St. Anthony, whom You wonderfully glorified among Your saints.
I promise that in the future I will be truly grateful to You, not only in word, but also in deed, not only in praise, but also in life. Give me the Grace to know and be able to conscientiously use all Your Gifts and Graces, and thus achieve eternal Salvation – the Bliss to which we are called and by which I want to praise and glorify You with all the saints, forever and ever. Amen.
– Bless the Lord.
– Thank You Lord.
Source:
- Balta, Petar (2021.); Piety of St. Anthony, Split