Thursday, June 12, 2008

UNFAILING PRAYER TO SAINT ANTHONY

The iconic image of Saint Anthony, with book of Scripture, Christ Child, and the lily of the Annunciation, rendered by Guercino, 1656

Blessed be God in His Angels and in His Saints.

O Holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and Charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle. Even so, you are the saint of Miracles.

O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours.

Amen. (Say 13 Our Fathers, Hail Marys, and Glorias)


2 comments:

Our Love Story said...

oh my, thanks so much for sharing this... you know st. anthony is our patron saint in our chapel... and i really admire him... he's truly blessed! thank you for sharing this prayer... i'm gonna copy this and pray this everyday!

have a wonderful day! and welcome back!

jm said...

awesome! thank you for liking it :) i maybe late for telling how i appreciate your comments and as well as giving time reading my page, but again my thank you. The saint is actually my birth patron saint, i so love him , and he's indeed miraculous :)