Prayers to Saint Anthony

🕊️ Introduction

Here you will find prayers offered to Saint Anthony of Padua—patron of the lost, helper of the poor, and comforter of the afflicted. May these words bring you peace, clarity, and closeness to the Divine.

🙏 1. Classic Prayer to Saint Anthony

O Holy Saint Anthony,
Gentlest of Saints,
Your love for God and charity for His creatures
Made you worthy to possess miraculous powers.
Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (mention your request).
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 held in your arms,
And the gratitude of my heart will always be yours. Amen.

2. Prayer for Something Lost

Saint Anthony, perfect imitator of Jesus,
Who received from God the special power of restoring lost things,
Grant that I may find what I have lost.
(Here mention what you seek.)
At least restore to me peace and tranquility of mind,
The loss of which has afflicted me even more than my material loss.
Let me find what I seek, if it is God's will.
Or let me find comfort, if not. Amen.

3. A Personal Prayer of Gratitude

Beloved Saint Anthony,
Thank you for hearing my heart when I was afraid.
Thank you for finding what was lost—within me or around me.
Guide me to walk in gratitude, grace, and quiet trust.
May I be a light to others as you have been a light to me. Amen.

4. A Candle Prayer (For Lighting a Candle or Making an Offering)

I light this candle in faith,
Trusting you, Saint Anthony,
To intercede for me in heaven.
May the glow of this flame carry my prayer upward,
And may your gentle guidance bring peace to my spirit.
Thank you for walking beside me. Amen.

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