1. O Lord, you have
made Saint Anthony an apostle of the Gospel. Grant us,
through his intercession, a strong and humble faith
and make our lives coherent with the creed that we profess.
Glory be to the Father…
2. O God Almighty, you have made
Saint Anthony a constructor of peace and fraternal charity.
Look upon the victims of violence and war. Grant that
in this confused world full of tensions, we may become
courageous witnesses of non-violence, promoting human
life and peace.
Glory be to the Father…
3. O God, you have granted Saint
Anthony the gift of healing and performing miracles.
Grant us health of soul and body. Grant serenity and
solace to those who have asked for our prayers and make
us always ready to serve the sick, the elderly and the
distressed.
Glory be to the Father…
4. O Lord, you made Saint Anthony
an untiring preacher of the Gospels along mankind's
many paths. In your Fatherly mercy protect the homeless,
refugees and emigrants; keep them safe from every danger
and guide their steps along the path of peace.
Glory be to the Father…
5. O God Almighty, you granted Saint Anthony the
power to reunite severed limbs. Reunite all Christians
in your One and Holy Church, and grant that we may all
live the mystery of unity, thus becoming one heart and
one soul.
Glory be to the Father…
6. O Lord Jesus, you made Saint
Anthony a great master of spiritual life. Grant us the
ability to renew our lives according to the teachings
of the Gospel and the beatitudes, and make us promoters
of spiritual life for our brothers and sisters.
Glory be to the Father…
7. O Jesus, you granted Saint
Anthony the incomparable grace of holding you as a child
in his arms. Bless our children, and grant that they
may grow in goodness and in health and that they may
live their lives in the fear of God.
Glory be to the Father…
8. O Merciful Jesus, you granted
Saint Anthony the wisdom and gifts necessary to guide
souls to holiness through his preaching and priestly
ministry. Grant that we may approach the Sacrament of
Reconciliation, the great gift of your love, with humility
and faith.
Glory be to the Father…
9. O Holy Spirit, in Saint Anthony
you gave the Church and the world a great master of
holy doctrine. Grant that all those who work in the
sphere of information may feel the great responsibility
they have and serve truth in charity and with respect
for others.
Glory be to the Father…
10. O Lord, you are the Lord of
the harvest. Through the intercession of Saint Anthony
send many worthy religious and priests into your field,
fill them with zeal, generosity and your love.
Glory be to the Father…
11. O Jesus, you called the pope
to be a universal pastor, high priest and messenger
of truth and peace. Through the intercession of Saint
Anthony sustain and console him in his mission.
Glory be to the Father…
12. O Holy Trinity, you granted
Saint Anthony the grace to know, to love and to glorify
the Virgin Mary, your Blessed Mother, and our Heavenly
Mother, grant that we may grow ever closer to her motherly
heart, to better serve, love and glorify you, who are
love itself.
Glory be to the Father…
13. O Lord, you allowed Saint
Anthony to meet sister death with a serene soul. Direct
our lives towards you, assist the dying and grant eternal
peace to the souls of our departed brothers and sisters.
Glory be to the Father…
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