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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

Monday Aug, 3, 2026
Punala orkename ,week is starting. Ellam sahayikaname
preetha
Monday Aug, 3, 2026
Please pray for my relatives in purgatory, my family, me and my job situation. And for others who need help especially A, J, K, E and S. Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God have mercy on me a sinner.
G
Monday Aug, 3, 2026
Dear Lord, I’ve very much been struggling since I got very ill last year. Unfortunately even after being diagnosed with heart failure and having a stent and cardio rehab I don’t have much energy so my whole life is extremely affected and difficult. Please help me get back to what my full normal used to be. Amen
Steven
Monday Aug, 3, 2026
Prayers that nothing becomes of the incident at work last week. Thank You Lord. Amen
anonymous
Monday Aug, 3, 2026
For the prayers & intentions of everyone posting here. Amen
anonymous
Monday Aug, 3, 2026
Dear Lord, I hate this job. I pray deliverance from its toxic atmosphere, culture & people to one that is better all around. Thank You for everything. Amen
anonymous
Monday Aug, 3, 2026
Circumstances are making it impossible for me to be in a relationship with the woman who is the love of my life, and I'm certain that we would have a partnership that would make us both extremely happy for the rest of our lives. She very much believes it too. The obstructing circumstances (a number of external things beyond our control) will resolve over time, but it seems like I may lose her presently because we are drifting apart before the circumstances resolve. I am inconsolable and completely spiritually drained because I've prayed with all my soul for the circumstances to resolve. It has made my prayers feel completely futile and in vain as I watch my dream of a happy life with my love vanish before my eyes. Please pray that we do not lose each other and our future happiness together is fully realized despite its seeming impossibility in the present. Thank you for your prayers.
TD
Monday Aug, 3, 2026
Lord please bless us today..
anonymous
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
Dear Lord this job is awful. The atmosphere, culture & people are toxic. I hate it. I pray deliverance to something much better & close to home. You know the details. Thank You for everything. Amen
anonymous
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
A swift healing & recovery for my sister E. Amen
anonymous
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
Then he made the disciples get into the boat and precede him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowds.
Theodore
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
Lead me from the way of deceit; favor me with your law.
Theodore
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
Please pray that my partner John and I can reconnect, and that our relationship will grow and deepen in time. Please pray that God will open his heart and mind and remove any fears. May he experience a deep sense of peace when thinking about me or us. Please heal any barriers to this relationship and restore us to a good, connected place. Amen.
TJ
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
Take care of us
Linus
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
I pray for the healing of my mother, Christa, that the surgery is successful this time and she becomes completely healthy again. For the quick continuation of her infusions. For a healthy 3rd baby girl. Thank you very much for your prayer.
Elisabeth
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