NOVENA PRAYERS

1⃣ 13 DAYS NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA

2⃣ 9 DAYS NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA

3⃣ NOVENA TO ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA
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1⃣ 13 DAYS NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA

DAY 13 - JUNE 12

Anthony, through your teaching and preaching you 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.

PRAYER: 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.

St. Anthony, “Prayerful Intercessor,” help us find a trusting spirit, that we may know in the depths of our being the power of prayer in our lives. {pause} We are companions of St. Anthony, a Prayerful Intercessor: may we seek his intervention, trusting that God hears all our prayers and answers our needs, we pray:

(State your intentions here…)

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

O good St. Anthony, Prayerful Intercessor, pray for us. Amen.

BRIEF STORY OF ST ANTHONY'S LIFE

ST. ANTHONY CONTINUES TO INSPIRE IN PADUA AND BEYOND

Less than one year after his death and burial, St. Anthony was canonized a saint on the 30th of May 1232. He remains today a magnet of love, drawing respect from people of all nationalities and religions. Through his prayerful intercession, new generations of friars find courage to follow their vocation. For the whole world, St. Anthony continues to be God's instrument of love and blessing.

St. Anthony of Padua: Pray for us!
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2⃣ 9 DAYS NOVENA TO ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA

DAY 9 - JUNE 12

Saint Anthony, servant of Mary, glory of the Church, pray for our Holy Father, our bishops, our priests, our Religious Orders, that, through their pious zeal and apostolic labors, all may be united in faith and give greater glory to God. St. Anthony, helper of all who invoke thee, pray for me and intercede for me before the throne of Almighty God that I be granted the favor I so earnestly seek in this novena (State your intention). 

O wonderful St. Anthony, glorious on account of the fame of your miracles, and through the condescension of Jesus in coming in the form of a little child to rest in your arms, obtain for me of His bounty the grace which I ardently desire from the depths of my heart .

(State your intention)

You who were so compassionate toward miserable sinners, regard not the unworthiness of those who pray to you, but the glory of God that it may once again be magnified by the granting of the particular request (State your intention) which I now ask for with persevering earnestness. Amen.

One Our Father, One Hail Mary, and Glory Be to the Father, in honor of Saint Anthony.

Saint Anthony, pray for us!
May the Divine assistance remain always with us. Amen.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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3⃣ NOVENA TO ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA

DAY 1 - JUNE 12

Lord, we thank You for giving us St. Aloysius Gonzaga as an example of holiness. Help us to imitate the love of You that he showed throughout his life, beginning in his youth. St. Aloysius Gonzaga, you began your journey to holiness when you were very young. As you were recovering from an illness, you turned your attention to prayer and study of the saints. From then on, you grew in devotion to God. Please bring my petitions before the throne of God!

(State your intentions here…)

You were committed to chastity, and you longed to serve God as a missionary. Though you were still young, you did all you could to prepare yourself for a life of service to God. Pray for me, that I may always seek to serve God in my life. Pray that I may do all I can to serve God in whatever ways He calls me to. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be...

St. Aloysius Gonzaga: Pray for us!