NOVENA PRAYERS

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!