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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

Friday Aug, 21, 2026
Glory to God the Almighty Father, to Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior, to the Holy Spirit, and to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes, and to Saint Anthony of Padua. With humility and faith, I come before You. Lord, thank You for my work and for the talents You have given me. I ask that they be recognized and that You allow me to grow professionally and financially. Bless the projects and the clients You place on my path. Holy Spirit, guide my words and decisions. Inspire me to attract key clients and to act with wisdom, respect, and justice. If my professional path changes, open a good door for me, Protect my children, Genaro, Carlos, my brothers, my mother, my family, my friends, and Camila. Bless our health. Receive in Your mercy my deceased relatives and friends. Do not abandon us, Lord. In You we place our hope. Glory be to the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Carlos Alberto
Friday Aug, 21, 2026
Prayer Petition for the Soul of Raffy Dear Reverend Sisters, Fathers, Brothers, and members of the religious community, With a grieving heart, I humbly ask for your prayers for my beloved youngest brother, Raffy who suddenly passed away on August 17, 2026, at only 39 years old. Please pray that God, in His infinite Love, Mercy, and Forgiveness, will welcome Raffy's soul into His eternal embrace, forgive his sins, and grant him eternal rest and everlasting peace. Please also pray for his children and our family, that the Lord may give us strength, wisdom, faith, and peace to accept this painful loss and entrust Raffy completely into God's loving hands. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul rest in peace. Amen. Thank you sincerely for remembering Raffy and our family in your prayers. May God bless you abundantly.
Mary
Friday Aug, 21, 2026
I have a dream of studying abroad, a dream of continuing my education but I can't afford it lord Jesus guide my way and help me achieve my dreams
Christina
Friday Aug, 21, 2026
Praying for a miracle my friend jimmy see the light and realize what he is doing is wrong praying he get in touch with me whether by text or phone call and treat me the right way please help him amen
Nancy
Friday Aug, 21, 2026
Dear st Antony bless my family and my children Antoathin and daughter aashikha.bless my profession. Thank you Jesus Christ
Xavier
Friday Aug, 21, 2026
Father, I ask for Your blessings of success in my business endeavors. Break every curse that hinders my progress, and grant me favor and prosperity in all business & spiritual ventures.
Theresa
Friday Aug, 21, 2026
For Raffy and Heli's spirits to find their way home. And then be with our father in God's hands. Amen.
Fran
Friday Aug, 21, 2026
Master, we surrender 2 daughters’ happy settlement in their lives, our family, siblings’ family. protect & deliver us. Bless 4 homes, 2 cars & 4 banks. God fill us with Holy Spirit grant good health, long life, peace & joy for Your family. Thanks. St. Anthony please pray for our family. Thank you.
rs
Friday Aug, 21, 2026
Blessed be God,blessed be Infant Jesus,blessed be Our Lady in all her different forms,blessed be all the spirits,saints,apostles,martyrs,all the guardian angels of my life and family members,all the guiding and governing angels and spirits at my work place,all the governing forces in the Universe,all the God's in the entire Universe and beyond. Thunderously praise and glorify Infant Jesus in the entire Universe and beyond
M
Friday Aug, 21, 2026
Thank You for another day! Thank You for all you have given us. Please help us help others and remain faithful. Please help us in our daily lives. Amen!
Pepe
Friday Aug, 21, 2026
Dear Lord, please have mercy on me, SS, AS, GS, MG, B, S, J, H, RG, J, U, AG, H, E, RJ, C, G, and all our loved ones, in Jesus’ loving name. We trust in You. Please bless us and protect us in Jesus’ loving name. Thank You Lord for the blessings in our lives. Dear Lord, please have mercy on the souls of our dearly departed Pappa, Amma, Toms, and all our departed loved ones, in Jesus’ loving name. Dear St. Antony, please intercede for us. Amen
t
Friday Aug, 21, 2026
Heavenly Father, with gratitude and trust, I place Amy and Gavin in Your loving care. Grant them clarity as they study, confidence in their exams, and wisdom in all their choices. Protect them, keep them healthy, and cover them with Your grace. Lord, have mercy on us and guide our family in Jesus’ name. St. Antony, please intercede for us. Watch over Amy and Gavin with your gentle care. Help Amy gain admission to medical school and become a good doctor, pleasing to God and others. Help Gavin become a good engineer, pleasing to God and others. Guide both children to the life partners God has prepared for them, to holy marriages, and to blessed families. Amen_
Tessat
Friday Aug, 21, 2026
Please agree in prayer for my debt to be cleared before I die because it could cause my disabled son to be homeless. He is a gentle soul & loves God and always speaks in witness to our Savior Jesus Christ. He is the only one of my children who didn’t stray from his faith. Please God help us. Amen. Thank you for your prayers!
Ginny
Friday Aug, 21, 2026
Dear Lord Please Help Amen Thank You
Sandy
Friday Aug, 21, 2026
Please agree in prayer for a favorable outcome for the wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of my late brother? Lord have mercy on us for a favorable outcome. Amen. Thank you for your prayers!
Ginny
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