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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)

St. Anthony, gentle and powerful in your help, 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 the favor I seek. Amen.

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)

St. Anthony of Padua, gentle Franciscan, pray for us. Amen.

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Frequently asked

What is a novena?

A novena is nine consecutive days of prayer for a particular intention, after the pattern of the apostles who prayed for nine days between the Ascension and Pentecost.

How do I pray the Novena to St. Anthony of Padua?

Each day, pray the daily prayer, then that day's own prayer, and finish with the closing prayer. Pray it on nine days in a row.

Can I pray a novena for any intention?

Yes. Bring whatever intention is on your heart and entrust it to the prayers of St. Anthony of Padua.

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