Tony, Tony, come around.
Something’s lost and must be found!
St. Anthony is known as “The Patron of Lost Things.” Why? Well, there is a story about St. Anthony that tells of a novice in his order who stole a book of Psalms of his. St. Anthony could not find it and prayed to God for its return. The novice then came to him with the stolen book and returned it.Â
Pray for his intercession to find what you are missing. Whether the item is found or God, in his goodness and wisdom, directs you to something else, you will surely have your prayers answered when you ask for St. Anthony’s help. Â
Prayer to St. Anthony
In Search of Lost Items
St. Anthony, perfect imitator of Jesus,
who received from God the special power of restoring lost things,
grant that I may find (name the lost object) which has been lost.
At least restore to me peace and tranquility of mind,
the loss of which has afflicted me even more than my material loss.
To this favor I ask another of you:
that I may always remain in possession of the true good which is God.
Let me rather lose all things than lose God, my supreme good.
Let me never suffer the loss of my greatest treasure,
eternal life with God.
Amen
Saint Anthony's Blessing
Behold, the Cross of the Lord!
Begone, all evil powers!
The Lion of the tribe of Judah,
The Root of David, has conquered!
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Amen
Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua
O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints,
your love for God and charity for his creatures
made you worthy, when on earth,
to possess miraculous powers.
Encouraged by this thought,
I implore you to obtain for me (your intention).
O gentle and loving St. 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 ever be yours.
Amen
Litany of Saint Anthony of Padua
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary,
St. Anthony of Padua,
St. Anthony, glory of the Friars Minor,
St. Anthony, ark of the testament,
St. Anthony, sanctuary of heavenly wisdom,
St. Anthony, destroyer of worldly vanity,
St. Anthony, conqueror of impurity,
St. Anthony, example of humility,
St. Anthony, lover of the Cross,
St. Anthony, martyr of desire,
St. Anthony, generator of charity,
St. Anthony, zealous for justice,
St. Anthony, terror of infidels,
St. Anthony, model of perfection,
St. Anthony, consoler of the afflicted,
St. Anthony, restorer of lost things,
St. Anthony, defender of innocence,
St. Anthony, liberator of prisoners,
St. Anthony, guide of pilgrims,
St. Anthony, restorer of health.
St. Anthony, performer of miracles,
St. Anthony, restorer of speech to the mute,
St. Anthony, restorer of hearing to the deaf,
St. Anthonyx restorer of sight to the blind,
St. Anthony, disperser of devils,
St. Anthony, reviver of the dead.
St. Anthony, tamer of tyrants,
From the snares of the devil, St. Anthony deliver us.
From thunder, lightning and storms, St. Anthony deliver us.
From all evil of body and soul, St. Anthony deliver us.
Through your intercession, St. Anthony protect us.
Throughout the course of life, St. Anthony protect us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
V. St. Anthony, pray for us.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let Us Pray
O my God, may the pious commemoration of St. Anthony, your Confessor and Proctor, give joy to your Church, that she may ever be strengthened with your spiritual assistance and merit to attain everlasting joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
