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Thirteen-day Novena to Saint Anthony

1. O Lord, you have made Saint Anthony an apostle of the Gospel,

Grant us, through his intercession, a strong and humble faith
and make our lives coherent with the creed that we profess.
Glory be to the Father

2. O God Almighty, you have made Saint Anthony a constructor of peace
and fraternal charity. Look upon the victims of violence and war. Grant
that in this confused world full of tensions, we may become courageous
witnesses of non-violence, promoting human life and peace.
Glory be to the Father

3. O God, you have granted Saint Anthony the gift of healing and
performing miracles. Grant us health of soul and body. Grant serenity
and solace to those who have asked for our prayers and make us always
ready to serve the sick, the elderly and the distressed.
Glory be to the Father

4. O Lord, you made Saint Anthony an untiring preacher of the Gospels
along mankind's many paths. In your Fatherly mercy protect the homeless,
refugees and emigrants; keep them safe from every danger and guide their
steps along the path of peace.
Glory be to the Father

5. O God Almighty, you granted Saint Anthony the power to reunite
severed limbs. Reunite all Christians in your One and Holy Church, and
grant that we may all live the mystery of unity, thus becoming one heart
and one soul.
Glory be to the Father

6. O Lord Jesus, you made Saint Anthony a great master of spiritual
life. Grant us the ability to renew our lives according to the teachings
of the Gospel and the beatitudes, and make us promoters of spiritual
life for our brothers and sisters.
Glory be to the Father

7. O Jesus, you granted Saint Anthony the incomparable grace of holding
you as a child in his arms. Bless our children, and grant that they may
grow in goodness and in health and that they may live their lives in the
fear of God.
Glory be to the Father

8. O Merciful Jesus, you granted Saint Anthony the wisdom and gifts
necessary to guide souls to holiness through his preaching and priestly
ministry. Grant that we may approach the Sacrament of Reconciliation,
the great gift of your love, with humility and faith.
Glory be to the Father

9. O Holy Spirit, in Saint Anthony you gave the Church and the world a
great master of holy doctrine. Grant that all those who work in the
sphere of information may feel the great responsibility they have and
serve truth in charity and with respect for others.
Glory be to the Father

10. O Lord, you are the Lord of the harvest. Through the intercession of
Saint Anthony send many worthy religious and priests into your field,
fill them with zeal, generosity and your love.
Glory be to the Father

11. O Jesus, you called the pope to be a universal pastor, high priest
and messenger of truth and peace. Through the intercession of Saint
Anthony sustain and console him in his mission.
Glory be to the Father

12. O Holy Trinity, you granted Saint Anthony the grace to know, to love
and to glorify the Virgin Mary, your Blessed Mother, and our Heavenly
Mother, grant that we may grow ever closer to her motherly heart, to
better serve, love and glorify you, who are love itself.
Glory be to the Father

13. O Lord, you allowed Saint Anthony to meet sister death with a serene
soul. Direct our lives towards you, assist the dying and grant eternal
peace to the souls of our departed brothers and sisters.
Glory be to the Father