Prayer to St. Anthony


O Holy Saint Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your words, which were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety, Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me 


(prayer request).


 The answer to my prayer may require a miracle; even so, you are the Saint of Miracles. O gentle and loving Saint 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 be ever yours. Amen


Short Prayers for "Thirteen Tuesdays"


First Tuesday


St. Anthony, you found quiet time to retreat into private communion with God to replenish your life with new strength. Help me in the midst of my busy life to seek the Spirit's guiding presence within my heart.


Second Tuesday


St. Anthony, you lived in the midst of storm and danger and were exposed to evils yet you kept a prayerful spirit. Keep me prayerful and surround me by your constant care.


Third Tuesday


St. Anthony, you were challenged by change and new experiences so many times in the course of your life. Help me not to be afraid of the changes that will take place in my own life and to realize that by dealing with them I will grow in faith.


Fourth Tuesday


St. Anthony, in preaching of the Gospel you proclaimed that God forgives sinners and understands human frailty. Help me to acknowledge my trespasses against God and act as a compassionate and forgiving person.


Fifth Tuesday


St. Anthony, you experienced in your ministry as a priest the power of God healing the wounded through your touch. Heal me and my dear ones according to God's will.


Sixth Tuesday


St. Anthony, you carried out the daily responibilities of your religious life with attention, care and loving faith. May I dedicate myself in the same spirit of love to the tasks God has given to me in union with Jesus.


Seventh Tuesday


St. Anthony, you felt grateful for the countless blessings that flowed into your life from the hands of God. May I also gratefully recognize God's presence in the events of my daily life.


Eighth Tuesday


St. Anthony, you found that the companionship of your Franciscan brothers gave you happiness and support as you spread the Gospel of love at work. May I be loyal and honest with my friends and respect their support.


Ninth Tuesday


St. Anthony, each day you celebrated the Sacrifice of God's Son, the Living Bread broken and shared in love. May I nurture others by sharing my daily bread unselfishly.


Tenth Tuesday


St. Anthony, you walked in the footsteps of our Suffering Savior by accepting with love the challenges of life. Help me to live in your Gospel spirit by accepting patiently whatever God permits for my own personal growth in holiness.


Eleventh Tuesday


St. Anthony, you brought hope and comfort to the needy and outcast of people of your day. Help me to view any problems as opportunities to grow and share myself with those in need.


Twelfth Tuesday


St. Anthony, you led many from darkness to light by your preaching and works of kindness. May I also become light to others and a radiant instrument of peace.


Thirteenth Tuesday


St. Anthony, you rejoiced in God's mysterious ways and holy designs for your life here on earth. I thank the Lord for my own unique existence and for the people I alone can influence for good during my lifetime. 
"I may be able to speak the languages of men and even of angels, but if I have no love, my speech is not more than a noisy gong or a clanging bell. I may have the gift of inspired preaching; I may have all knowledge and understand all secrets; I may have all the faith needed to move mountains~~but if I have no love, I am nothing." (1 Cor 13:1-2)