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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

Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
Jesus said to them, "There is no need for them to go away; give them some food yourselves."
Theodore
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
No, in all these things we conquer overwhelmingly through him who loved us.
Theodore
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
The LORD is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and of great kindness. The LORD is good to all and compassionate toward all his works.
Theodore
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
I will renew with you the everlasting covenant, the benefits assured to David.
Theodore
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
Please pray for Huddie who was in a boating accident. The Sciatic nerve was damaged. The doctors are going to shorten his leg 5”. To match the sciatic nerve, Hoping later that the bone will grow back the 5”. Please pray that God in His goodness will guide the doctors hands and bless Huddie’s leg to grow back the 5” to be normal. This will take several years. Ask God to save Huddie’s leg, heal him and his family. In Jesus name I pray.
Del
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
For my family, friends & special intentions. Prayers for continued healing, recovery & good health for my brother, sisters & myself. Deliverance from this toxic work environment & its people to one that is a good fit for the talents I have been blessed with. 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@
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
Hello. I kindly ask for your prayers for my father Michael. He had a stroke almost 7 weeks ago. Please pray to God Almighty for the restoration of his speech, repair of his brain cells and restoration of his overall health. I'm also kindly requesting for prayers for my mother Esther Kuforiji for the complete restoration of her vision and overall health.I declare they are both divinely and mercifully healed by the power and authority of Jesus Christ. Amen. I believe our prayers have been answered through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen!
Elizabeth
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
Dear Lord. I’m so sorry that I am being so small minded and selfish, because I can’t do for others. I keep falling into darkness and becoming very depressed. I’m having a difficult time finding much if any joy. I’m so tired of pretending that I’m ok because I’m not. I honestly feel and believe that I’m sinking and, well I’m sinking. Please help? Thank you.
Steven
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
Dear Lord please save us
anonymous
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
Deliverance from this toxic working environment. Amen
anonymous@
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
Dear Lord, I’m scared and concerned for our family. We desperately can use Your help and assistance. We are struggling financially, emotionally and physically. Unfortunately I don’t think we are alone in these struggles. Please help people find jobs that do offer a proper salary, good benefits. Please also stop the madness and corruption going on in our government. Amen
Steven
Sunday Aug, 2, 2026
Lord rescue us
A
Saturday Aug, 1, 2026
For my sister E. prayers of a swift recovery & a return to good health, with many more years of continued good health. Amen
anonymous
Saturday Aug, 1, 2026
Take care of us
Linus
Saturday Aug, 1, 2026
Saint Alphonsus Liguori; pray for me.
Theodore
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