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

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.