Novena to St. Anthony (nine days)
Ended 12 June. Next from 4 June 2027.
Manual of Prayers, Sisters of St. Francis, Joliet, 1915Source and notes
Source
| Printed in | Manual of Prayers, Sisters of St. Francis, Joliet |
|---|---|
| Imprint | New York, Benziger Brothers, 1915 |
| Pages | pp. 241–245 |
| Scan | leaf 256, leaf 257, leaf 258, leaf 259, leaf 260 of the Internet Archive copy |
| Approval | Nihil obstat, Remigius Lafort, S.T.D., Librorum Censor; Imprimatur, ✠ John Cardinal Farley, Archbishop of New York, New York, May 2, 1915 |
| Rights | Public domain in the United States. |
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St. Anthony (nine days)
Day 1
Opening prayers
Prayer to be said each day.
HAIL, holy Anthony, light of the Church, teacher and lover of God’s law, glorious servant of God, true confessor of Jesus Christ, honor and ornament of the Seraphic Order, wonder-worker, friend and patron of those in need, and joy and consolation of the afflicted; behold I come to thee imploring thy powerful intercession with childlike confidence, while I perform this devotion which thou thyself hast recommended to thy clients.
FIRST DAY
ST. ANTHONY, apostolic preacher and defender of the Catholic faith, pray for me that I may preserve my faith with the simplicity of a child, and the courage and conviction with which Lord endowed thee.
Our Father. Hail Mary. Glory be to the Father.
Si Quaeris Miracula.
(ST. BONAVENTURE.)
IF you seek for miracles,
Death, error, all calamities,
The demons fly, and leprosy,
And health succeeds infirmities.
The sea obeys, and fetters break,
And lifeless limbs thou dost restore;
Whilst treasures lost are found again,
When young and old thy aid implore.
All dangers vanish at thy prayer,
The direst need doth quickly flee;
Let those who know thy power proclaim—
Let Paduans say—These are of thee.
The sea obeys and fetters break,
And lifeless limbs thou dost restore;
Whilst treasures lost are found again,
When young and old thine aid implore.
To Father, Son, may glory be,
And Holy Ghost eternally.
The sea obeys, etc.
V. Pray for us, blessed Anthony;
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray
O GOD, may the votive commemoration of blessed Anthony, Thy confessor, be a source of joy to Thy Church, that she may always be fortified with spiritual assistance, and deserve to enjoy eternal happiness. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Day 2
Opening prayers
Prayer to be said each day.
HAIL, holy Anthony, light of the Church, teacher and lover of God’s law, glorious servant of God, true confessor of Jesus Christ, honor and ornament of the Seraphic Order, wonder-worker, friend and patron of those in need, and joy and consolation of the afflicted; behold I come to thee imploring thy powerful intercession with childlike confidence, while I perform this devotion which thou thyself hast recommended to thy clients.
SECOND DAY
ST. ANTHONY, great wonder-worker, through thy trust in God obtain for me distrust of myself and my own efforts, with boundless trust in the power and mercy of God.
Day 3
Opening prayers
Prayer to be said each day.
HAIL, holy Anthony, light of the Church, teacher and lover of God’s law, glorious servant of God, true confessor of Jesus Christ, honor and ornament of the Seraphic Order, wonder-worker, friend and patron of those in need, and joy and consolation of the afflicted; behold I come to thee imploring thy powerful intercession with childlike confidence, while I perform this devotion which thou thyself hast recommended to thy clients.
THIRD DAY
ST. ANTHONY, seraph of divine love, pray for me, that I may ever love God above all things, and always faithfully keep His holy commandments.
Day 4
Opening prayers
Prayer to be said each day.
HAIL, holy Anthony, light of the Church, teacher and lover of God’s law, glorious servant of God, true confessor of Jesus Christ, honor and ornament of the Seraphic Order, wonder-worker, friend and patron of those in need, and joy and consolation of the afflicted; behold I come to thee imploring thy powerful intercession with childlike confidence, while I perform this devotion which thou thyself hast recommended to thy clients.
FOURTH DAY
ST. ANTHONY, true follower of the good Samaritan, pray for me that, obedient to the words of our Lord, I may ever love my neighbor as myself.
Day 5
Opening prayers
Prayer to be said each day.
HAIL, holy Anthony, light of the Church, teacher and lover of God’s law, glorious servant of God, true confessor of Jesus Christ, honor and ornament of the Seraphic Order, wonder-worker, friend and patron of those in need, and joy and consolation of the afflicted; behold I come to thee imploring thy powerful intercession with childlike confidence, while I perform this devotion which thou thyself hast recommended to thy clients.
FIFTH DAY
ST. ANTHONY, mirror of humility and patience, pray for me that, following thy example, I may overcome all pride and vain glory, and may patiently bear all the ills of this life.
Day 6
Opening prayers
Prayer to be said each day.
HAIL, holy Anthony, light of the Church, teacher and lover of God’s law, glorious servant of God, true confessor of Jesus Christ, honor and ornament of the Seraphic Order, wonder-worker, friend and patron of those in need, and joy and consolation of the afflicted; behold I come to thee imploring thy powerful intercession with childlike confidence, while I perform this devotion which thou thyself hast recommended to thy clients.
SIXTH DAY
ST. ANTHONY, pattern of exterior and interior mortification, pray for me that I may overcome my passions and evil inclinations, and may bring forth fruits of true penance.
Day 7
Opening prayers
Prayer to be said each day.
HAIL, holy Anthony, light of the Church, teacher and lover of God’s law, glorious servant of God, true confessor of Jesus Christ, honor and ornament of the Seraphic Order, wonder-worker, friend and patron of those in need, and joy and consolation of the afflicted; behold I come to thee imploring thy powerful intercession with childlike confidence, while I perform this devotion which thou thyself hast recommended to thy clients.
SEVENTH DAY
ST. ANTHONY, strong and victorious knight of Jesus Christ, pray for me that I may ever bravely profess the truth, and may persevere therein to the end of my life.
Day 8
Opening prayers
Prayer to be said each day.
HAIL, holy Anthony, light of the Church, teacher and lover of God’s law, glorious servant of God, true confessor of Jesus Christ, honor and ornament of the Seraphic Order, wonder-worker, friend and patron of those in need, and joy and consolation of the afflicted; behold I come to thee imploring thy powerful intercession with childlike confidence, while I perform this devotion which thou thyself hast recommended to thy clients.
EIGHTH DAY
ST. ANTHONY, treasure-house of all virtues, pray for me that I may fly from all dangerous occasions and may never fall into mortal sin.
Day 9
Opening prayers
Prayer to be said each day.
HAIL, holy Anthony, light of the Church, teacher and lover of God’s law, glorious servant of God, true confessor of Jesus Christ, honor and ornament of the Seraphic Order, wonder-worker, friend and patron of those in need, and joy and consolation of the afflicted; behold I come to thee imploring thy powerful intercession with childlike confidence, while I perform this devotion which thou thyself hast recommended to thy clients.
NINTH DAY
ST. ANTHONY, angel in the flesh, pray for me that I may keep both soul and body unspotted, so that I may be made fit to wear a crown of glory in heaven.
Prayer to the Infant Jesus in the Arms of St. Anthony
O JESUS my Savior! who didst vouchsafe to appear to St. Anthony in the form of an infant, I implore Thee, through the love Thou didst bear to this saint when he dwelt on earth, and which Thou now bearest to him in heaven, graciously hear my prayer and assist me in my necessities. Who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.