Saint Anthony of Padua listens to the prayers of those who have lost something. This 13th-century Franciscan monk, who found lost manuscripts in a cave, is prayed for by Catholics around the world to enlighten them in their search, whether for something material, heart or spiritual. Here we have some prayers to entrust our petitions to him.
Prayer to Saint Anthony for Lost Things
“Glorious Saint Anthony, you have exercised the divine power to find that which has been lost. Help me to find the grace of God and to become devoted to the service of Him and the virtues. Allow me to find what I have lost and in this way show me the presence of your goodness. (Pray an Our Father, a Hail Mary and a Glory Be.)”
Prayer to Saint Anthony for Peace of Mind and Spirit
“Oh Saint Anthony, powerful intercessor, I beg you to take paternal care of my soul, of my body, of the things in which I am involved and of all my life; Nothing will harm me as long as I am under your protection. I present my prayers to the Father of Mercy so that by your merits, he deigns to strengthen me in his service, to comfort my affliction, to free me from all harm and to give me the strength to endure such things for the good of my soul.
You who have received the privilege of allowing lost things to be found, help me with my conscience, if it be God’s will, to find peace, the loss of which afflicts me more than anything else in the world… To these graces add that of standing firm in my faith and never stray from God, to whom I owe honor and thanks, forever and ever. Amen.”
Other Prayers for San Antonio and various causes
As the protector of those who love each other, Saint Anthony receives prayers to find or find love again. We can trust him with our relationship or our desire to find one, and our family or desire to form one. There are also prayers from this holy miracle worker to obtain graces and ask for miracles.
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Work and housing or house can also be something that we have lost and want to find. For that case, San José is a powerful ally in our searches. Discover how and why to pray to Saint Joseph by praying this Novena to Saint Joseph!