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DonateSt. 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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“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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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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Please keep me safe tomorrow. Lord Jesus Christ Son of God have mercy on me a sinner.
I am asking for prayer for Felicia and Jermaine. Praying for reconciliation, asking the lord to soften hearts and minds and open the lines of communication. Praying for forgiveness and marriage. in jesus name, Amen.
St Anthony please give Youta and her mother something do so they can leave me alone I love my wife and want to stay married may they find peace in they own lives amen.
Please pray for Irene GM and her battle with dementia. Please pray she be well and stay well. Please pray for Teresa who is Irene's caregiver. Please pray for her strength, energy and stamina as she takes care of Irene. Please bless Teresa and help her in her day to day struggles.
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Please pray that my son Vincent and I receive the funds to save our Home this is our parish our community I've been dealt some bad luck and need help, please pray for us that the Lord makes a way and opens the doors or someone finds it in the heart to help us.God Bless Amen
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.
Dear St Anthony, Thank you for all you do for my family and me. Always watch over my son Sean and his family and keep them happy, healthy, safe and keep evil away from their door. Watch over the health of my husband John, son Sean, sister Maryann and cousin Tony and give them the miracle of healing.
Dear St Anthony bless my family and my children Antoathin and daughter Aashika cough and Adukku Thummal problem. Thank you Jesus Christ. Bless my family and my profession
Father; Help me get my eyeglasses adjusted to my satisfaction without delay. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Lord please help
I pray that by the blood of Jesus Christ that I will be delivered from lust, depression and wilful sin. I have learning difficulties Lord Jesus and I struggle with life. I don't know what to do anymore and I feel vulnerable. I pray that the Devils hold over my life will be broken in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
Please pray that my sister name tiffany Davis and my nieces and nephews find a good church thank you.
Bless those of us who pray here, that held in your embrace, we may comfort and nurture others who are cold, hungry, sick, imprisoned, oppressed, addicted, troubled, or discouraged welcoming them into the joy of your community.
That E and F continue to find a solution to their relationship difficulties, and our family and for all the people and intentions we pray for (pain relief, health, jobs, grace of a happy death, etc.) and that all family and friends maintain or return to an orthodox belief and faith in God and Church, and that they all receive the peace, strength, support, and recognition they need at this time, let us pray to the Lord.
Father hear our prayers for us, our families, relatives, friends, neighbors, contractors, others named previously, the sick members of our community, and all of their families. Amid mental and physical suffering may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole, and free downcast spirits. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance and join us in thanking you for all your gifts.
Eternal rest grant unto Jeff P, Jo Ann B, Bob K, others previously prayed for, those who prayed here but have passed and their families, ancestors and descendants, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
In blessed repose, O Lord, grant eternal rest to the Souls of Tina-Marie, Chris, Georgette, Ann, Leo, Irene, William, others previously prayed for, all in our history, those who prayed here but have passed, and their families, ancestors, and descendants and make their memory to be eternal! Memory eternal!
Father, I ask You to bless my family, relatives, friends, and those I care deeply for, especially FT. Show them a new revelation of Your love and power. Holy Spirit, I ask You to minister to their spirit now. Where there is pain, give them Your peace and mercy. Where there is self-doubt, release a renewed confidence through Your grace. Where there is a need, I ask you to fulfill their needs. Bless their homes, families, finances, their goings and comings. Amen.
In thanksgiving for favors received, for persecuted Christians everywhere, all suffering from terrorism, war, or natural disasters, the sick and dying, the souls in purgatory, the homeless, the hungry, the abused, the lonely, those seeking work, those with relationship concerns, caregivers, guardians, first responders, and our special and unspoken intentions, we pray to the Lord.
My Dada Francis Dsouza again hospitalized, he Got high fever and infection in his body and blood, requesting all pray for his speedy recovery, blood of Jesus purify him, protect him, take away his sins, cure him, safe guard him ... Lord Jesus Christ bless him with ua spirit, you know what is good for him, hold him in your arms protect him, bless him .. Thank you lord , Thank you almighty
For Z A’s intentions, keep him Safe and happy. Protect, support and guide him. watch over him protect, support and guide him. Give him peace of mind. I offer this prayer for all his intentions. Thank you Amen
Please hear my prayer continue to watch over my daughter. and her new born baby. Please God I am asking for you to look after her, give her the strength and wellbeing that she needs. keep her and the baby healthy and well. Let there be no complications. Please God keep them both safe. Continue to give her the strength, guidance, support and protection that she needs. Thank you for listening to me Amen
Please hear my prayer, please continue to watch over my son today and every day. Help him through this complaint, no problems or issues regarding anything. Give him the patience, strength and confidence to be able to explain himself properly. Let everything be alright no negativity. Let him be safe and secure and everything run smoothly. Give him the strength, guidance, confidence, direction, support and protection that he needs. Thank you for all your continued support through his work and revision. Help him be more confident and comfortable in himself. Let him be content and happy. Keep him safe and protect him from all evil
Please hear my prayer, please continue to watch over my Mum today and every day. Give my Mum the strength, guidance, confidence, direction, support and protection that she needs. Please continue to help her through the loss of my father. Thank you for all your continued support. Keep her strong and positive thank you for listening Amen
Please hear my prayer. Please let my father Alex and grandparents Margaret and Charles be comfortable and pain free. May they be protected, safe and happy in where they are. May God continue to care for them. They are truly missed, thank you for listening Amen
Please hear my prayer, please continue to watch over my son today and every day. Please let him settle well into his consultant post and may all the staff be good to him. Give him the strength, guidance, confidence, direction, support and protection that he needs. Let him achieve his goals and targets. Thank you for all your continued support through his work and revision. Help him to make some new friends and be more confident and comfortable in himself. Let him be content and happy. Keep him
Please hear my prayer, please continue to watch over my son today and every day. Please help through all the work he has to do to the house. Let him get excellent trades people and could deals on prices and stuff. Please God let it all work out positively. Let him excel. Give him the strength, guidance, confidence, direction, support and protection that he needs. Let him achieve his goals and targets. Thank you for all your continued support. Help be more confident happy give him peace of mind.
Please hear my prayer, please continue to watch over my son today and every day. Please help him settle his head. Give him the support and direction he needs. Keep him strong and happy. Please help him be positive and content. Please let him settle well into his job and may all the staff be good to him. Let him excel. Give him the strength, guidance, confidence, direction, support and protection that he needs. Let him achieve his goals and be more positive, happy and content. Be happy Amen
Please hear my prayer continue to watch over my daughter Give her the strength, guidance, direction, support and protection that she needs. Thank you for helping my daughter Thank you for giving her the baby she longed for keep them healthy and well. May her husband treat her well and love her, care for her, protect, support and commit to her. Let her be happy and content. Please let her make the right choices and decisions for her. Thank you for listening to me and I continue to put all trust in you Amen
Please hear my prayer thank you for helping my daughter get the job. Let them see clearly that she is a great addition to the department. Continue to give her the confidence, strength, ability, knowledge, guidance and support that she needs. Look after her and give her the protection she needs. Please let her settle in well in the job and all be positive. Please let everything work out for her and her husband gives her all the support and love.
Please hear my prayer continue to watch over my children and nephew and niece. Give them the strength, guidance, direction, support and protection that they need. Please help them each meet someone now who will treat them well and who will love them, care for them, protect, support and commit to them. Please help them as each want to have their own partner and children. Let this happen soon as possible and let them be happy and content. Please let them be happy and content Amen
Praying that God will help us keep our head above water in this financial crisis.
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
For my children Amy and Gavin, that they may study well, do well in their exams, make wise choices in life, and remain safe and healthy. Dear Lord, please have mercy on us in Jesus’ name. St. Antony, please intercede for us. Amen.
Please let my husband get his green card appointment quickly and have a quick and easy appointment with approval. AMEN.
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever.
I am the LORD your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery. You shall not have other gods beside me.
Every weapon fashioned against you shall fail; every tongue that brings you to trial you shall prove false.
That through Jesus Christ and with His help, I win.
Oppose, LORD, those who oppose me; war upon those who make war upon me. Take up the shield and buckler; rise up in my defense.
Do not fear! Stand your ground and see the victory the LORD will win for you.
Do not fear, Abram! I am your shield; I will make your reward very great.
Blessed be Abram by God Most High, the creator of heaven and earth; And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your foes into your hand.
I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you. All the communities of the earth will find blessing in you.
Please pray against the spirits of false accusations and all spirits of evil. Please pray for the people that the spirits are working through, especially those who do not want to see me remain with the company, and pray for the reversal of any actions or decisions that are working against me. Please pray for those who unfairly blame me for not obtaining funds and pray for my job protection and my health. I just pray for divine providence no matter what. Thank you.
Pray for our parish outreach that fear doesnt hold us back that all members are bold in faith that we have many helpers for the harvest god removes fear from MA JC so they can come together if thats Gods will
prayers for all. thank you.
Praying for job security of mine and my husband Godwin, these are times of war in the middle East, keep us safe, or jobs safe and the uae safe, let this war end
I ask for healing in body, mind and spirit, to fulfill the will of the Father. and for my family members. especially my spouse and children who have strayed from the faith.
Father; Thank You for my Catholic Faith. Thank You for my Parish. Thank You for the Catholic Church. Thank You for Pope Leo XIV. Thank You for all Priests, Deacons, and Religious. Amen.
Jesus; Make me a great Saint for Your glory. Amen.
Dear St. Anthony, please pray for my health to improve & for my pain to ease. Pray that I will receive my much needed medicine soon. Continue to pray for family relationships to improve. Amen
Dear God, I humbly ask for your protection, vengeance and guidance in the Nath life all this year 2026. I call upon my guardian angel, to be with her, to watch over her, and to shield her from harm. May your angel guide her steps, illuminate her 2026success path, and bring peace to her heart by scattering foes fighting her&that have plotted against her destroying her belongings and activities(marriage). I trust in your divine care and the power of your angels IJMN. Amen.
please pray so that the Lord may work in my wife's Stevany heart to close all the divorce cases she has opened against me in court and with the police, because I love my family and children. Jesus, restore love to my wife's heart and remove the hardness and cruelty from it, so that she may love me truly and faithfully I pray, Jesus, that you will keep away from my family anyone who speaks ill of us and anyone who negatively influences our family with words, thoughts, and fabricated stories, destroying our home with their hatred and envy. .
Prayer 2-3yrs for friend Kayla salvation and healing from type 2 diabetes. Pray that the Lord opens the eyes of her heart and heals her of her infirmity. ... That the Lord will cut the cult from Kayla's life and her families by replacing them with a godly connection. Using me as a godly connection leading her to have a true fellowship and relationship with Jesus. That the blood of Jesus will cover her and the Lord will heal her of all her infirmities...
Prayer for Open Doors... Heavenly Father, I come before You with a grateful heart tonight. Thank You for the gift of life, for my son Jessy Koome, and for the love and protection You give our family each day. Lord, we invite Your presence into our home. Father, open for us the double doors of favour. Let Your favour go before us in everything we do — in school, at work, and in every place we step. May people see Your grace upon our lives and may doors that no one can shut be opened for us. Lord, grant us revelation and speech. Give us wisdom to understand Your will and the courage to speak with clarity, truth, and confidence. Help Jessy in his studies and learning, and help me in my work so that our words and decisions are guided by You. Father, bring deliverance into our lives. Deliver us from every burden, every fear, every obstacle, and every plan that is not from You. Cover our home with Your protection and fill our hearts with peace. Lord, increase our faith. Help us to trust You more each day. Even when things seem difficult, remind us that You are our helper and that nothing is impossible with You. Jehovah Jireh, our provider, we ask for Your provision. Provide for our needs...and guide us to use what You give us wisely. Father, open doors of opportunity for us. Lead Jessy to opportunities that will help him grow, learn, and succeed. Lead me to opportunities that bring stability, progress, and blessings for our family.... We declare that our home is blessed, our future is secure in You, and Your goodness will follow us all the days of our lives. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
The miracle restoration of my friendships with my friends of so many decades. Please restore these friendships with l, r, v, p. Please St. Anthony do not let those vicious, wicked people get away with destroying my friendships that I've had almost my entire life, a rarity that so many were so jealous of. Praying for God's protection and blessings over my life.
Please find me a new home that is beautiful, blessed and happy for me. I was so blessed with a great home that I was very happy in. I was tricked to leave that home and move here. Please St. Anthony plead for me so that I'm happy again, that after all these years of praying God will break the hold this apartment has and let me live. Let me move and live in that glorious home I've been praying so many years for. Thank you for so many answered prayers. Thank you for every prayer you have brought to God. Thank you St. Anthony.
Saint Anthony of Padua, compassionate servant of God, I come to you with a heavy and troubled heart. You know the struggles, humiliations, and difficulties I have faced while searching for employment and trying to move forward in life. I placed great hope in my interview , and I now entrust this situation to your powerful intercession. I have tried to offer my sacrifices faithfully... as a humble offering to God. I place these sacrifices before you and ask you to present them to our Lord Jesus. Saint Anthony, please have mercy on my struggles and sadness. If it is according to God’s will, kindly intercede for me so that I may receive this job. My heart is tired from many disappointments, and I pray that I may not have to face another rejection. Please pray for me, comfort my heart, and help open the right door for my life according to God’s will. Amen.
Dear St Antony please pray for my son to be completely healed from ADHD and Autism and social and emotional disorders also Please pray for my son to get a job with good pay and benefits and also please pray for his complete healing St Antony I dont want my son to be alone please pray for my son's emotional and social healing and also please pray for my son to settle in life
That the inspector hears the barking dog in apartment #9 while they are inspecting the apartments in our hallway. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for the right new job. For my family, friends & special intentions. Father, You know the details. Thank You for everything. Amen
Deliverance from this toxic work environment. Sadly, someone new has been added & although I presented many of the same ideas first to no avail , he suggested the same verbatim & the powers that be think it's the latest thing since sliced bread. I need to work at a place where my ideas & work acumen are appreciated & rewarded. Amen
The scribe said to him, "Well said, teacher. You are right in saying, He is One and there is no other than he. And to love him with all your heart, with all your understanding, with all your strength, and to love your neighbor as yourself is worth more than all burnt offerings and sacrifices."
"There shall be no strange god among you nor shall you worship any alien god. I, the LORD, am your God who led you forth from the land of Egypt."
Let him who is wise understand these things; let him who is prudent know them. Straight are the paths of the LORD, in them the just walk, but sinners stumble in them.
Father; Deliver me from outside radios, clock radios, stereos, phones, televisions, barking dogs, vehicles, voices and noise that I can hear in my bedroom. Banish them as far away as possible. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Holy Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do you, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God cast into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who wander through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, Holy Family; pray for me.
Father; Help me use my Twin Stim OTC effectively. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Father; Help me use my Dreamstation 2 effectively. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
For healthy, undisturbed sleep, we pray. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Father; Help me sleep well all through the night tonight. Banish insomnia, restlessness, and pain from me. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Father; Deliver me from everyone and everything that would interfere with and interrupt my sleep in any way, shape, or form. Banish them as far away as possible. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
"I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you."
That the inspection of my apartment does not conflict with any other obligations, we pray. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Father; I ask that the inspection of my apartment takes place at a time convenient to me, and that I am physically present when it takes place. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for the right "new" job & deliverance from the stifling situation I am in now. Thank You for everything Lord. Amen
Dear Lord please protect my little one
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!
For the strength&courage to tell James I'm leaving him& I can get out of an unhealthy &toxic marriage &I can divorce my toxic husband James &for his family &others to see how he gets do intoxicated &mean& whatever James has been lying about or hiding that it be revealed now.&I will get Justice &fairness. Also for God's protection &guidance to move to Arizona &I will find a job&an affordable efficiency that allows cats &I will make good friends &I won't be alone or lonely &for answered prayers,a sign& breakthrough now.
Please pray for my husband 52 yrs old he was diagnosed with colon cancer and he is having surgery on march 20 to remove the mass, pray that they remove all of it and he will have a healthy and speedy recovery May the lord give him strength and receive this miracle . This suppose to be a happy time in our lives my sons graduation our 25 yr anniversary. And now we have to deal with this sickness give us strength to fight through this difficult time in our lives . Please 🙏 for us especially my husband Carlos
For my settlement check to arrive today after being illegally withheld by the attorney. For him to rightfully be found guilty on the charge of contempt of court due to him keeping my check for months and not sending it.
please make the lesson go well lord
Dear Lord please save us
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You know what is my heart's prayer please help me to pray for the buyer of the house and lot, named Jannie please touch the heart of her so that she will pay tomorrow the payment of the house and lot we need the money for all the depths we need to settle please touch the heart of her so that she will send the payment tomorrow march 13,2026 in Jesus name Amen
Hello please pray for Sophia A. for healing. We believe in the power of the Name and Blood of Jesus! Sophia shall live and shine her light and be a testament to God's grace and goodness! We will also pray for all petitions here as well. Thank you!
Saint Anthony, our patron saint of miracle, please intercede on behalf of myself and my loved ones, safeguarding us from evil Strengthen us through our trials and challenges—whether related to addiction, employment difficulties, self-esteem issues, or financial struggles. Protect us from offending our Lord, drawing us closer to Him and to our Heavenly Mother. Please bless all those who have asked for my prayers and those I have promised to pray for, granting them everything that is good and beneficial according to God's divine plan. Guide our youth toward our Lord and Our Heavenly Mother, helping them to recognize their love. Protect them from negative influences, especially those I know personally. Pray for the souls in purgatory. May they find eternal peace and rejoice forever in the presence of our Lord, Our Heavenly Mother, and you, Saint Anthony, along with all the saints in heaven. Especially the ones on my list.
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In Canada there will be 3 by-elections and if goes well MC will be granted majority, instead of minority like now. Don’t want PP; to become Prime Minister, he’s a nightmare. As for D T, hope he retires soon, not just because of his misdeeds but due to health reasons. Hope that Alberta never becomes part of the United States.
Please pray for me. I’m in tremendous mental and physical pain. I need God’s help and I need to know that I’m not in this alone.
Hello. I really need healing in my body from heaven right now. I have a number of health issues, some of which are stable, but others have gotten worse. I am asking, praying and hoping for heaven to bless me with healing energy, to transform me for the better, and bring me good health, comfort, stability and peace. Pray with me and for me, for this to happen now, Amen. Thank You, from John King in Northern Ireland
Dear St Anthony bless my family and my children Antoathin and daughter Aashika cough and Adukku Thummal problem. Thank you Jesus Christ.
For faith peace and healing. For safe travels. May work and school go well. May the test subjects do well. For relief from pain. May my family recover from their health issues. May our children be surrounded by loving, supportive, family, friends and teachers. May our Lord heal the hearts and minds of those who would hurt our children. St. Anthony please pray for us.
Dear St. Anthony, Please let Kenny apply for VA disability! At his doctor’s office, the dr recommended it due to his hearing. He’s almost completely deaf. Also, L, my neighbor. Very troubled.
Father; Help me get rid of this afternoon lethargy without delay. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Please let Kenny, my husband, do okay at the office he just went to. Let our problem be resolved. Thank you, Amen
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
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