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Litany of St. Anthony

The Litany of St. Anthony of Padua is a beautiful and powerful traditional Catholic prayer honoring one of the most beloved saints in the history of the Church. Known as the “Wonder Worker” and the patron saint of lost things, St. Anthony of Padua has inspired the devotion of millions of the faithful for nearly eight centuries. His intercession has brought comfort to the sorrowful, hope to the desperate, and miracles to those who called upon him with faith. Whether you are seeking comfort, guidance, or the recovery of something lost — materially or spiritually — St. Anthony stands ready to intercede for you.

Litany of St. Anthony of Padua

Litany Video

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 Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.
St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us.

St. Anthony, glory of the Friars Minor, pray for us.
St. Anthony, lily of virginity, pray for us.
St. Anthony, gem of poverty, pray for us.
St. Anthony, example of obedience, pray for us.
St. Anthony, mirror of abstinence, pray for us.
St. Anthony, vessel of purity, pray for us.
St. Anthony, star of sanctity, pray for us.
St. Anthony, model of conduct, pray for us.
St. Anthony, beauty of paradise, pray for us.
St. Anthony, ark of the Testament, pray for us.
St. Anthony, keeper of the Scriptures, pray for us.
St. Anthony, teacher of truth, pray for us.
St. Anthony, preacher of grace, pray for us.
St. Anthony, exterminator of vices, pray for us.
St. Anthony, planter of virtues, pray for us.
St. Anthony, hammer of heretics, pray for us.
St. Anthony, terror of infidels, pray for us.
St. Anthony, consoler of the afflicted, pray for us.
St. Anthony, searcher of consciences, pray for us.
St. Anthony, martyr in desire, pray for us.
St. Anthony, terror of devils, pray for us.
St. Anthony, horror of hell, pray for us.
St. Anthony, performer of miracles, pray for us.
St. Anthony, finder of lost things, pray for us.
St. Anthony, helper of all who invoke thee, pray for us.

Be merciful, spare us, O Lord.
Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Lord.

From all evil, deliver us, O Lord.
From all sin, deliver us, O Lord.
From the snares of the devil, deliver us, O Lord.
From pestilence, famine, and war, deliver us, O Lord.
From eternal death, deliver us, O Lord.

Through the merits of St. Anthony, deliver us, O Lord.
Through his ardent charity, deliver us, O Lord.
Through his prophetic spirit, deliver us, O Lord.
Through his zealous preaching, deliver us, O Lord.
Through his desire of martyrdom, deliver us, O Lord.
Through his strict observance of obedience, poverty, and chastity, deliver us, O Lord.
On the day of judgment, deliver us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

V. Pray for us, O blessed Anthony,
R. that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

St. Anthony

About St. Anthony

St. Anthony of Padua was a 13th-century Franciscan priest known for his powerful preaching and finding lost items. Born in Lisbon to a wealthy family, he initially joined the Augustinians but was inspired to become a Franciscan after witnessing the return of martyred Franciscan missionaries from Morocco. Though he intended to be a missionary himself, illness forced him to return from Africa, and a storm drove his ship to Italy, where his gift for preaching was discovered by chance when he was asked to give an impromptu sermon. His eloquence, deep knowledge of scripture, and miracle-working powers earned him the nickname “Hammer of Heretics,” and he became the first Franciscan to teach theology to his fellow friars, with St. Francis’s personal blessing. Known for his devotion to the poor and miracles during his lifetime, including bilocation and preaching to fish when humans wouldn’t listen, he died at just 36 in 1231. His tongue, a symbol of his preaching gifts, was found incorrupt when his body was exhumed 336 years after his death. He’s commonly invoked to find lost items, stemming from an incident where a novice who had stolen his psalter returned it after Anthony prayed for its return. Often depicted holding the infant Jesus (based on a reported vision) and a lily (symbolizing purity), he was canonized less than a year after his death and declared a Doctor of the Church in 1946.

Prayers & Devotions

Intercession of the Saints

Unfailing Prayer to St Anthony

The “Unfailing Prayer to St. Anthony“ is a prayer for the powerful intercession of St Anthony of Padua, often referred to as the Saint of Miracles and the Miracle Worker.

Prayer Video – Unfailing Prayer to St Anthony

O holy Saint Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity toward all God’s creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers.

Miracles followed your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or need. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to grant also my request.

(Make your request here.)

The answer to my prayer may require a miracle; even so, you are the Saint of Miracles!

O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was always full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Holy Infant Jesus, who loved to rest in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will always be yours. Amen.

Prayer to St. Anthony for Lost Items

This “Prayer to Saint Anthony for Lost Items” is a heartfelt plea for his intercession in finding what has been lost, both materially and spiritually. In this prayer, we ask for the restoration of lost items and, more importantly, for the return of peace and tranquility of mind, which are considered even more valuable than material possessions. The prayer also seeks St. Anthony’s help in always remaining in possession of the true good, which is God, and expresses the desire to never lose the greatest treasure of eternal life with Him. We acknowledge that losing God would be a far greater loss than losing all material things. The prayer concludes by invoking St. Anthony as a helper in all necessities.

Prayer Video – Prayer to St. Anthony for Lost Items

St. Anthony, perfect imitator of Jesus, who received from God the special power of restoring lost things, grant that I may find what has been lost.

[Mention your petition]

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 that 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.

St. Anthony, helper in all necessities, pray for us.

St Anthony Novena

St. Anthony is known as the “Saint of Miracles” and “Wonder Worker” on account of the many miracles God has favored him with. The “Novena to St Anthony” is commonly prayed for nine consecutive Tuesdays or for nine consecutive days for a special intention.

St Anthony Novena

Prayer Video – Novena to St Anthony

Novena to St. Anthony – Day 1
O holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for his creatures made you worthy while on earth to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me the favor I seek in this novena. (State your intention).

The answer to my prayer may require a miracle; even so, you are the saint of miracles. O gentle and loving Saint Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will always be yours.

Novena to St. Anthony – Day 2 [Click for prayer video]
O miracle-working St. Anthony, remember that it never has been heard that you left without help or relief anyone who in his need had recourse to you. Animated now with the most lively confidence, even with full conviction of not being refused, I fly for refuge to thee, O most favored friend of the Infant Jesus. O eloquent preacher of the divine mercy, despise not my supplications but, bringing them before the throne of God, strengthen them by your intercession and obtain for me the favor I seek in this novena. (State your intention) .

Novena to St. Anthony – Day 3 [Click for prayer video]
O purest St. Anthony, who through your angelic virtue was made worthy to be caressed by the Divine Child Jesus, to hold him in your arms and press him to your heart. I entreat you to cast a benevolent glance upon me. O glorious St. Anthony, born under the protection of Mary Immaculate, on the Feast of her Assumption into Heaven, and consecrated to her and now so powerful an intercessor in Heaven, I beseech you to obtain for me the favor I ask in this novena. (State your intention). O great wonder-worker, intercede for me that God may grant my request.

Novena to St. Anthony – Day 4 [Click for prayer video]
I salute and honor you, O powerful helper, St. Anthony. The Christian world confidently turns to you and experiences your tender compassion and powerful assistance in so many necessities and sufferings that I am encouraged in my need to seek your help in obtaining a favorable answer to my request for the favor I seek in this novena. (State your intention). O holy St. Anthony, I beseech you, obtain for me the grace that I desire.

Novena to St. Anthony – Day 5 [Click for prayer video]
I salute you, St. Anthony, lily of purity, ornament and glory of Christianity. I salute you, great Saint, cherub of wisdom and seraph of divine love. I rejoice at the favors our Lord has so liberally bestowed upon you. In humility and confidence I entreat you to help me, for I know that God has given you charity and pity, as well as power. I ask you by the love you did feel toward the Infant Jesus as you held him in your arms to tell Him now of the favor I seek through your intercession in this novena. (State your intention).

Novena to St. Anthony – Day 6 [Click for prayer video]
O glorious St. Anthony, chosen by God to preach his Word, you received from Him the gift of tongues and the power of working the most extraordinary miracles. O good St. Anthony, pray that I may fulfill the will of God in all things so that I may love Him, with you, for all eternity. O kind St. Anthony, I beseech you, obtain for me the grace that I desire, the favor I seek in this novena. (State your intention).

Novena to St. Anthony – Day 7 [Click for prayer video]
O renowned champion of the faith of Christ, most holy St. Anthony, glorious for your many miracles, obtain for me from the bounty of my Lord and God the grace which I ardently seek in this novena. (State your intention). O holy St. Anthony, ever attentive to those who invoke you, grant me that aid of your powerful intercession.

Novena to St. Anthony – Day 8 [Click for prayer video]
O holy St. Anthony, you have shown yourself so powerful in your intercession, so tender and so compassionate towards those who honor you and invoke you in suffering and distress. I beseech you most humbly and earnestly to take me under your protection in my present necessities and to obtain for me the favor I desire. (State your intention). Recommend my request to the merciful Queen of Heaven, that she may plead my cause with you before the throne of her Divine Son.

Novena to St. Anthony – Day 9 [Click for prayer video]
Saint Anthony, servant of Mary, glory of the Church, pray for our Holy Father, our bishops, our priests, our Religious Orders, that, through their pious zeal and apostolic labors, all may be united in faith and give greater glory to God. St. Anthony, helper of all who invoke you, pray for me and intercede for me before the throne of Almighty God that I be granted the favor I so earnestly seek in this novena. (State your intention).

Concluding Prayers
Our Father…
Hail Mary…
Glory Be…

Saint Anthony, pray for us!

May the divine assistance remain always with us. Amen.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Let Us Pray…
O God, may the votive commemoration of blessed Anthony, your confessor, be a source of joy to your Church; that she may always be fortified with spiritual assistance, and deserve to enjoy eternal rewards. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

St. Anthony Chaplet

The St. Anthony Chaplet invokes St. Anthony of Padua, asking for his intercession and protection in various ways. It asks him to help the person praying resist sin, grow in faith, heal in mind and body, avoid temptation, discover what’s most important in life, and defend them in times of doubt.

St. Anthony Chaplet

Prayer Video – Chaplet of St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony Chaplet
Most gracious St. Anthony, keep me from sin and enable me to persevere in good.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)

Great St. Anthony, keep whatever is uncharitable far from me.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)

Dear St. Anthony, make mine a true, lasting and vibrant faith.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)

Good St. Anthony, banish from my heart all that would cloud God’s love.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)

St. Anthony, encouraged by your gentleness, help me to grow in genuine conversion of heart.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)

St. Anthony, heal me. Obtain for me true love of God and health of mind and soul.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)

St. Anthony, with my Guardian Angel, guide me through the perils of this life and keep me safe.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)

St. Anthony, protect me from the Devil’s temptations, and obtain for me God’s help.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)

St. Anthony, healer of the sick, preserve my life, and grant me blessings of good health.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)

Saint of miracles, finder of lost things, help me to discover what is truly important in my life.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)

St. Anthony, my helper and friend of God, be my defense and security in times of doubt.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)

St. Anthony, and friend of God, I ask your intercession at God’s throne for divine grace.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)

St. Anthony, I join with you now, and with the whole company of Heaven, in praising the Father, Son and Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be)

The Miraculous Responsory
If then you ask for miracles, Death, error, all calamities, Leprosy and demons fly, And health succeeds infirmities. The sea obeys and fetters break, And lifeless limbs do you restore; While treasures lost are found again, When young and old your aid implore. All dangers vanish at your prayer, And direst need does quickly flee; Let those who know your power proclaim, Let Paduans say: these are of Thee. To Father, Son, may glory be And Holy Spirit, eternally. Pray for us, blessed Anthony. Make us worth of the promises of Christ. Let us pray. Lord God, may the votive commemoration of blessed Anthony, your Confessor and Doctor, be a source of joy for your people. May they always be strengthened with his spiritual assistance and deserve eternal rewards. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua
O Loving St. Anthony, you were a special witness of God’s power and love in your day. Hear us now as we seek your powerful intercession in our time. We lift up our prayers for all families. Help them to grow in their faith; may they persevere in unity, love, and peace. Bless our children, protect our young people, and be a companion to those in their senior years. Help them when they are tested by sickness, suffering, loneliness, or whenever they experience loss in their lives. Help all of us in our daily struggles, giving us hope and peace. Pray for us, St. Anthony, so that we may continue to grow in God’s love. Intercede for us through Christ our Lord! Amen.