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Patron of lost things · doctor of the Church

Novena to St. Anthony of Padua

Nine days of prayer to St. Anthony of Padua. Pray the daily prayer every day, then the day's own prayer, and close each day with the closing prayer.

The daily prayer (every day)

The nine days

Day 1

St. Anthony, lover of the Word, give me a hunger for Scripture.

Day 2

St. Anthony, preacher of the gospel, give me courage to share the faith.

Day 3

St. Anthony, friend of the poor, give me a generous heart.

Day 4

St. Anthony, comforter of the sorrowful, console all who weep today.

Day 5

St. Anthony, finder of lost things, restore what I have lost — material or spiritual.

Day 6

St. Anthony, model of humility, free me from pride.

Day 7

St. Anthony, lover of the Infant Jesus, give me the heart of a child.

Day 8

St. Anthony, worker of miracles, intercede for those who need a wonder today.

Day 9

St. Anthony, faithful friend, present my petition to the Lord.

Closing prayer (every day)