14/08/2026
*Novena before the birthday of St. Anthony of Padua (august 6th _14th) Day 9*
*An act of consecration to st Anthony*
O glorious saint Anthony, servants and friend of God, I salute you through the most loving heart of our devine Saviour Jesus Christ whom you did Bear in your pure arms under the form of a child. I choose you today as my patron advocate and father, I place all my cares and temptations in your hands i earnestly resolve never to forsake you. great saint Lily of celestial purity and vanquisher of concupiscence, obtain for me and all your other clients perfect purity of body and soul. I also in imitation of your zeal, and I promise to lead others to the knowledge, the love, and the service of God through my own example and console amen.
*Prayer for holy purity*
O purest Saint Anthony who through thy angelic virtue was made worthy to be caressed by Jesus to hold him in the arm and press him to thy heart, I entreat thee to cast a benevolent glaces upon me a poor sinner. by the mere touch of thy garment, thou has communicated to others that most precious of all gifts holy purity. oh, deliver me by thy powerful intercession from all thoughts and actions against these virtues that I may become pleasing in the eyes of Jesus and his immaculate mother.
pray for me that my heart and soul may remain pure and undefiled until death that I may rather die than offend God by mortal sin amen
*Litany of st Anthony*
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 Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary,
Saint Anthony of Padua,... Pray for us
Saint Anthony, glory of the Friars Minor,
Saint Anthony, ark of the testament,
Saint Anthony, sanctuary of heavenly wisdom,
Saint Anthony, destroyer of worldly vanity,
Saint Anthony, conqueror of impurity,
Saint Anthony, example of humility,
Saint Anthony, lover of the Cross,
Saint Anthony, martyr of desire,
Saint Anthony, generator of charity,
Saint Anthony, zealous for justice,
Saint Anthony, terror of infidels,
Saint Anthony, model of perfection,
Saint Anthony, consoler of the afflicted,
Saint Anthony, restorer of lost things,
Saint Anthony, defender of innocence,
Saint Anthony, liberator of prisoners,
Saint Anthony, guide of pilgrims,
Saint Anthony, restorer of health.
Saint Anthony, performer of miracles,
Saint Anthony, restorer of speech to the mute,... We beseech you to hear us
Saint Anthony, restorer of hearing to the deaf,
Saint Anthony, restorer of sight to the blind,
Saint Anthony, disperser of devils,
Saint Anthony, reviver of the dead.
Saint Anthony, tamer of tyrants,
From the snares of the devil, ...Saint Anthony deliver us.
From thunder, lightning, and storms, ...Saint Anthony deliver us.
From all evil of body and soul, ...Saint Anthony deliver us.
Through your intercession, ...Saint Anthony protect us.
Throughout the course of life, ...Saint Anthony protect us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, has mercy on us.
V. Saint Anthony, pray for us.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
O my God, may the pious commemoration of Saint Anthony, your Confessor and Proctor, give joy to your Church that she may ever be strengthened with your spiritual assistance and merit to attain everlasting joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
*st Anthony's prayer to the blessed virgin Mary*
V. O Mary! Virgin before the divine birth
R. Guard my body and my soul
Hail Mary
V. O Mary! Virgin during the divine birth
R. Guard my body and my soul
Hail Mary
V. O Mary! Virgin after the divine birth
R. Guard my body and my soul
Hail Mary
*Novena prayer*
Hail, holy Anthony lights of the church teacher and lover of God's law glorious servant of God true confessor of Jesus Christ friend and patron of those in need and joy and consolation of the afflicted behold I come to you as the beggar to the rich man as one sick the physician while I perform this devotion which you yourself had recommended to your clients amen
Day 9
St. Anthony, exact observer of chastity, faithful lover of the cross, defend us at the hour of death against every assult of the enemy, that confessi g God with our lips and hearts, we may experience his merciful judgement, and obtain for us... (here mention your special petition) This we ask by the ineffable joy you did eternally derive for conteplation of the beatific vision . amen
Our father, hail Mary, glory be
*The Miraculous Responsory in Honour of St. Anthony*
If you ask for miracles,
Death, error, all calamities,
The leprosy and demons fly,
And health succeeds infirmities.
The sea obeys, and fetters break,
And lifeless limbs you do restore;
While treasures lost are found again
When young or old your aid implores.
All dangers vanish at your prayer,
And direst needs do quickly flee,
Let those who know your power proclaim—
Let Paduans say—these are of you.
The sea obeys, and fetters break,
And lifeless limbs you do restore;
While treasures lost are found again
When young or old your aid implores.
To Father, Son may glory be,
And Holy Spirit eternally.
The sea obeys, and fetters break,
And lifeless limbs you do restore;
While treasures lost are found again
When young or old your aid implores .
Pray for us, blessed Anthony,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
*Let us pray:*
Almighty God, you have given St. Anthony to your people as an outstanding preacher and a ready helper in time of need. With his assistance, may we follow the Gospel of Christ and know the help of your grace in every difficulty. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
*TE DEUM ( TO END NOVENA)*
(Stand)
We praise thee, O God : we acknowledge thee to be the Lord.
All the earth doth worship thee : the Father everlasting.
To thee all Angels cry aloud : the Heavens, and all the Powers therein.
To thee Cherubin and Seraphin : continually do cry,
Holy, Holy, Holy : Lord God of Sabaoth;
Heaven and earth are full of the Majesty : of thy glory.
The glorious company of the Apostles : praise thee.
The goodly fellowship of the Prophets : praise thee.
The noble army of Martyrs : praise thee.
The holy Church throughout all the world : doth acknowledge thee;
The Father : of an infinite Majesty;
Thine honourable, true : and only Son;
Also, the Holy Ghost : the Comforter.
Thou art the King of Glory : O Christ.
Thou art the everlasting Son : of the Father.
When thou tookest upon thee to deliver man : thou didst not abhor the Virgin's womb.
When thou hadst overcome the sharpness of death :
thou didst open the Kingdom of Heaven to all believers.
Thou sittest at the right hand of God : in the glory of the Father.
We believe that thou shalt come : to be our judge.
( at the following verse, all kneel)
We therefore pray thee, help thy servants :
whom thou hast redeemed with thy precious blood.
Make them to be numbered with thy Saints : in glory everlasting
O Lord, save thy people :
and bless thine heritage.
Govern them : and lift them up forever.
Day by day : we magnify thee;
And we worship thy Name : ever world without end.
Vouchsafe, O Lord : to keep us this day without sin.
O Lord, have mercy upon us : have mercy upon us.
O Lord, let thy mercy lighten upon us :
as our trust is in thee.
O Lord, in thee have I trusted : let me never be confounded.
V. Blessed are you, o lord, the God of our fathers
R. And worthy to be praised and glorious forever.
V. Let us bless the father and the son with the Holy Spirit
R. Let us praise and magnify him forever
V. Blessed are you, o lord, in the firmament of heaven
R. And worthy to be praised and glorious and exalted forever.
V. Bless the Lord my soul
R. And never forget his benefits.
*Memorare in honour of st Anthony*
Remember, oh, miracle working saint that it never was heard that you have left without help or relief anyone who in his need had recourse to you. animated with the most lively confidence and even with full conviction of not being refused we fly for refuge to you o most favored and blessed friend of the infant Jesus oh eloquence preacher of the Divine mercies despise not our supplication but bringing them before the throne of God strengthen them by your intercession and obtain for us what we ask help and consolation in our need o most glorious miracle working and mighty st Anthony amen
*Our family prayer to st Anthony*
Dear Saint Anthony receive the prayer which I offer you for my family and for the great family of those devoted to you throughout the world intercede for each one of us and obtain the blessings of heaven upon our labours help us in our moments of weakness be our defense against sickness and dangers of body and soul support us in the sufferings and trials which God in his wisdom deams fit to send us allow us not to faulter in faith obtain for us from the Lord goodness of hearts so that we may share God's bounty with the poor and suffering here are prayers also saint of wonders respond favorably to the trust we place your powerful intercession before God amen
*Prayer of Thanksgiving*
St. Anthony, God has helped me abundantly through your prayer and has strengthened me in my need. I thank God, and I thank you. Accept this prayer and my serious resolve, which I now renew, to live always in the love of Jesus and of my neighbour. Continue to shield me by your protection and pray to God for the final grace of one day entering the kingdom of heaven to sing with you the everlasting mercies of God. Amen.
*St Anthony's blessings*
Behold the cross of the Lord ( make the sign of the cross) fly you powers of darkness the Lion of the tribe of Judah the roots of David has conquered alleluia alleluia alleluia (x3)
In the name of the father and of the son and of the Holy Spirit, amen
