T&I St Anthony ~ Prayer Card and Medal

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The hungry seas forgo their prey, the prisoner's cruel chains give way; While palsied limbs and chattels lost Both young and old recovered boast.) St. Anthony, guide of travelers, bring to safe harbor those who are in danger of perishing and calm the troubled waves of passion which agitate our souls.

St. Anthony of Padua is one of the most popular and beloved saints in the Church—and surely one of the busiest! Legend has embellished this story slightly. It depicts a horrible devil stopping the novice in his flight, brandishing an ax and threatening to trample him underfoot if he does not immediately return the book. Obviously, the devil would never command anyone to do anything good. However, the core of the story appears to be true. The stolen book is rumored to be kept in the Franciscan friary in Bologna. In any case, shortly after Anthony's death, people began praying through him to find or recover lost or stolen items.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. He was then appointed as the first Franciscan friar with the duty of teaching theology to the other friars. Later he was sent to preach to heretics who were spreading false doctrines far and wide, and he often converted from their erroneous path. His zeal, oratory skill, and many conversions won him the title "Hammer of Heretics." His brilliance made him the foremost preacher in his day. After all, we had tasked him for generations with intentions great and small, and never once had he failed to intercede.

Saint Anthony was born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195 and became known as Saint Anthony "of Padua" because he founded a convent near that Italian city where he spent the last years of his life. He died near Padua in 1231 when he was just thirty-six years old. Recognized as a great man of prayer and a great Scripture and theology scholar, Anthony became the first friar to teach theology to the other friars. Soon he was called from that post to preach to the Albigensians in France, using his profound knowledge of Scripture and theology to convert and reassure those who had been misled by their denial of Christ’s divinity and of the sacraments. After he led the friars in northern Italy for three years, he made his headquarters in the city of Padua. He passed away in 1231, and was canonized less than a year later. Some famous stories from St. Anthony’s life are that he once was preaching, and many fish gathered around his feet at the edge of the water. To the people around him, he told them that the fish were more receptive to his words than they were. Prayer to Saint Anthony of Padua, Martyr of Desire - Dear Saint Anthony, you became a Franciscan with ...St. Anthony of Padua lived a life that exemplifies what it means to be a Christian today: a steady courage to face the ups and downs of life, the call to love and forgive, to be concerned for the needs of others, to deal with crisis both large and small, and to have our feet firmly planted on the ground of total trusting love and dependence on God. This is the life that every Christian is meant to live. 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. The gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.

The Chaplet of St. Anthony consists of thirteen sets of three beads, usually attached to this chaplet is a medal of St. Anthony and the Child Jesus. The Mechanics of the Chaplet of Saint Anthony Prayer Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be world without end. Amen. He has helped me find so many things. Some incredible finds. My friends and family sometimes call me up to pray to him for them! My friend says I lose so many things and make so many prayer requests that we are on s first name basis. She says that I say, "Hey Tony, it's me, Ann!" He is one of my favorite Saints. - Ann A husband...and follower of AnthonySt. Anthony, we thankfully proclaim thy miraculous power, and we beseech thee to protect us all the days of our life. Amen Collect for the Feast of Saints Abdon and Sennen - O God, You endowed Your holy martyrs Abdon and ...

Canticle of Brother Sun and Sister Moon of St. Francis of Assisi - Most High, all-powerful, all-good Lord, 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 (request). 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. The gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen. Praying this St. Anthony prayer of lost things, or even a miracle, is something of great cultural significance.

A talent for finding diamonds and rings

The vigil arrived, and after we put the children to bed that night, I went to our foyer, where his framed picture had been displayed on a gold sconce for years. I knelt down as usual and prayed my final novena prayer for the return of my rings.