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St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony of Padua is one of the Catholic Church’s most popular saints. Saint Anthony of Padua, patron saint of lost and stolen articles, was a powerful Franciscan preacher and teacher. He’s typically portrayed holding the child Jesus—or a lily—or a book—or all three—in his arms.

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The Shrine

“Mt. Airy” is the familiar name for the National Shrine of St. Anthony and Friary sitting on a hill above Cincinnati. The shrine had its start in the late 1880s, when Joseph and Elizabeth Nurre bought what was then a country estate for $18,000 and gave it to the Franciscan friars.

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About the Friars

The 130 friars of St. John the Baptist Province (SJB) are members of the Order of Friars Minor. We are a Franciscan brotherhood inspired by the 13th-century example of St. Francis of Assisi. We serve the Catholic Church as brothers and priests in a communal life of poverty, prayer, and service to others.

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Prayer Requests

Thursday May, 14, 2026
Dear Lord save us please
anonymous
Thursday May, 14, 2026
For my family, friends & special intentions. Prayers for continued healing, recovery & good health for my brother, sisters & myself. Prayers for the right new job. To obtain the resources I need to bring everything together & keep it together. To obtain the resources I need to buy my family home outright & offer my siblings their share. To live a good long, happy, healthy, prosperous & safe Catholic life there. To live well, but within my/our means & by the Lord's will to perhaps share a true love with a good woman at this later time in my life. Thank You for everything Lord. Amen.
anonymous
Thursday May, 14, 2026
Health, happiness, the right new job, Amen
anonymous
Thursday May, 14, 2026
Prayers for Wendy K. Amen
anonymous
Thursday May, 14, 2026
My parents want to go out of town; want me to bring nothing or almost nothing (or stay home); problems are I bought my mum Glenda birthday gifts, my feet swollen, need new medical scooter, my dad Al is sick; bad idea to travel.
Ashley
Thursday May, 14, 2026
deliverance from this toxic work environment to one that fosters growth, has good people, is nurturing, a good fit for my God given talents & is much better paying Amen
anonymous
Thursday May, 14, 2026
Dearest St. Anthony, please intercede on behalf of J, that she might heal from the wounds inflicted on her, that she might forgive, and that her family might be restored. Please ease the anxiety of M, L, J, C, J, S, J, T, D, A, and K. This situation is getting dire. Please help.
Anonymous
Thursday May, 14, 2026
Dear God, Saint Anthony, Saint Jude, and all the angels and Saints in heaven, please help a 5 month old baby. His name is Roman . This baby is under going brain surgery. Please pray for him. I pray this prayer in God’s name. Amen
MMA
Thursday May, 14, 2026
Please pray for my future husband, wherever he may be, that God will guide and protect him and prepare both of our hearts for a holy, Catholic marriage. Please also pray that, if it is God’s will, I may meet the man He created me to marry soon. I’ve been struggling with patience as I wait and deeply desire this vocation, so prayers for trust, peace, perseverance, and confidence in God’s timing would mean so much. Thank you & God bless!
Lydia
Thursday May, 14, 2026
Please pray with me for my entire family’s salvation and deliverance. We stand on Psalm 107:20, asking the Lord to heal and deliver us from all destruction and the lies of the enemy.We pray for a financial breakthrough for James and Angela (Philippians 4:19) and for our marriage, jobs,home, and business to be established in His peace (Psalm 127:1). We cry out for Mike Jr., Russell, Tracey,Chereese and Brandy, declaring that whom the Son sets free is free indeed from drugs, alcohol, and immorality (John 8:36).We ask for deliverance from evil spirits and sound minds for Edna, Kacheria, and Lamon (2 Timothy 1:7) and for the desires of Ceaira and Sydney's hearts regarding their futures (Psalm 37:4). We pray for repentance and restoration for Keva, Courtney, and our in-laws, declaring all generational curses broken by the blood of Jesus (Isaiah 54:17). May the men of this family rise with the courage of Joshua 1:9 to lead protect and provide. In Jesus name, Amen.
Angela
Thursday May, 14, 2026
Please pray for my relatives in purgatory, my family, me and my job situation. And for all others who need help especially A, S, J and E. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God have mercy on me a sinner.
G
Thursday May, 14, 2026
Please pray GOD will bless me with a soulmate and life partner today in JESUS name.. I have been praying for a soulmate and life partner for 33 years
Phil
Thursday May, 14, 2026
For my Grace- that she will receive a job offer after working so hard to graduate from college. Also protect us from Hantavirus.
Lynne
Wednesday May, 13, 2026
Please solve the problem about my neighbor. I give up-It’s out of control and I can’t take it anymore.
Jayne
Wednesday May, 13, 2026
O holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles followed your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or need. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to grant also my requests: I ask for intercessory prayers and intervention that Jennifer, our teacher at ACTIV, will soon recover her good health and return to continue teaching her classes. The answer to my prayers may require a miracle; even so, you are the Saint of Miracles! Thank you, Saint Anthony, and thank everyone for prayers for her recovery.
Anonymous
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