Tredicina Sant’Antonio di Padova

13 Days of Prayer in Preparation for the Feast of

St. Anthony of Padua

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St. Anthony of Padua

Since the hour of his death Anthony of Padua has been a popular intercessor in the eyes of the countless faithful who approach him seeking favors of every kind.

—St. Anthony Messenger

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Translation from Italian (Page 5 Booklet) If you seek miracles To whom, oh our beloved Saint Anthony, will we remember for having those graces of which we have so much need? In your song it is said that if we want graces we have to turn to You; and to You, O dear Saint Anthony, we run with all of our faith and our hope, because You will obtain from Jesus the graces for which we ask. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be… Death Yes, O Miraculous Saint, death is one of those misfortunes that afflicts humanity daily; and we for wanting to do God’s will, many times we don’t have the strength to endure with resignation this cruel break!! You that has revived many dead, save our dear ones from death of body and more importantly, death of the soul. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be Sin O fervent Apostle, we live in times in which sin wins, seeing as errors are committed by teachers and those who not only spread atheism in higher professions, but also by those who love such works and by women. O You who were called the hammer of heretics, save our generations, especially the young, from all these mistakes and sins that destroy social order and weaken our Faith. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be

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Misfortune O our lovable Saint, we find ourselves in so many adversities and misery, oh! You, from your merciful and great heart take us in mercy, alleviate us from all of these anxieties that afflict us, and we promise to you, we will alleviate your poor from corporal misery. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be The Devil Alas! How the devil tortures us. He assaults us with false and impure visions, he tempts us with worldly pleasures, he never gives us a moment of peace…. So, You, conqueror of Satan, chase away the demons that infest the souls and bodies, keep them far away from us, this way they will not poison us anymore with their repulsive mouths. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be Leprosy Unfortunately, too may illnesses mar and torment our bodies! But You, oh exceptional Saint, that has healed and heals much unhappiness, heal us; and don’t only free us and our loved ones from bodily illnesses, but more so free us from sin, that like leprosy, deforms our souls and makes us unrecognizable to the Good Lord Jesus. Yes, O Saint Anthony, convert all sinners and vagabonds, inspire the cold and indifferent with our Holy Faith. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be The Sick may Heal You, O dearest Saint Anthony, that are called the Saint of Miracles, because every soul that invoked You with faith was healed, alas! Show all the sick that run to You, Your power, heal them from their illnesses that torment them, heal those that belong to us and all those that trust in You and who we entrust to You. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be Stop all Dangers O great Saint, thousands of dangers surround us, dangers to the soul and body. We are never safe and we live always in fear and uncertainty of our future. Alas! Keep us safe from every danger and from every evil, now and always. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be Fulfill every necessity If at the invocation of your Name all danger vanishes, also all needs are fulfilled; and we find ourselves in need of thousands of necessities: who will help us? You O Saint Anthony, you who are the Saint of consolation and hope. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be

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The testimony of those aided No, our dearest Saint Anthony, we do not need the testimony of those from Padua in order to believe your power as a miracle worker, we have our own experiences, those of us who come to this church. We have prayed to you with faith and love and we have been heard. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be Oceans and Chains collapse We live in constant trepidation for those that live in treacherous and unreliable seas, but You, oh lovable Saint, that is victorious over the storms, calm the unrest, protect our loved ones that go far in search of food and work; be their shining star that brings them back to us safe and sound. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be That what is lost may be found Unfortunately, many thousands and various illnesses disturb us, and many are afflicted and cry because they are no longer able to earn enough to sustain their lives! O Saint Anthony who has performed so many miracles, grant us the strength and health and to all of those faithful that run to You. And also find all things that in any way are lost. Yes, hear us, O dear Saint, You who are the hope and love of those who suffer. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be Every age asks and receives We know, our Saint Anthony, that all who run to You are heard, whether they are young or old, rich or poor. And if this is so, then we also run to You too and we offer fervent prayers to you that we also may be heard. Hear our prayers O miraculous Saint, dry our tears, calm our pain, obtain for us the peace, providence and graces that we desire. No, do not allow us to leave without giving us your sweet smile that courage and hope and from complete resignation to You. Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be Fervent Prayer to Saint Anthony to obtain special graces O my dearest Saint Anthony, O Consoler of the afflicted, with much anxiety I call on you for help and I implore you to have pity on me, and especially to beg God for me this grace… a grace I truly desire. I entrust myself entirely to You! And has it ever been possible that invoking your name with true faith and with much hope that we will not obtain from You this grace that we so desire? My dear Saint Anthony, I will come often with offerings in your honor and I will always be your true devotee. So please obtain from me from Baby Jesus all that I have with much faith entrusted to you and ask of you; yes, dear Saint, console me, comfort me, hear me right away. Amen. Thirteen Glory Be(s)

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Prayer to be recited every Tuesday at the foot of the Saint. O dear Saint Anthony, who lures the sweet fragrance of your divine charity and from the reputation of the graces that you obtain for your devotees, here I am, to you I run because you hear my prayers. You, O dear Saint, know all my needs, all of the needs of my soul to you are known, but I came here, in front of your miraculous image, to repeat then with the most profound cry of faith. My dear Saint, I find myself anxious in body and soul; so you most loving and powerful Saint, obtain for me from Baby Jesus, who you affectionately hold in your arms, those graces that I ask of you. I ask you for graces for me, for my family, give us the providence, protect us from all present and future evils, and obtain for us health of soul and body. Yes, O glorious Saint, you that in every part of the world are invoked as sower of miracles and as powerful Miracle worker, give me the grace that I ask of you with all my soul and faith. Please do this for me dear Saint and also make it so that I too may glorify your extraordinary virtue and that I may be one of your most loyal and known devotees. Amen.

Il Santo Rosario

Segno della croce: Nel nome del Padre del Figlio e dello Spirito Santo. Amen Invocazione: O Dio vieni a salvarmi. Signore vieni presto in mio aiuto. Il Padre nostro: Padre nostro che sei nei cieli, sia santificato il tuo nome, venga il tuo regno, sia fatta la tua volontà come in cielo così in terra. Dacci oggi il nostro pane quotidiano e rimetti a noi i nostri debiti come noi li rimettiamo ai nostri debitori, e non ci indurre in tentazione ma liberaci dal male. Amen L'Ave Maria: Ave Maria piena di grazia, il Signore è con te. Tu sei benedetta tra le donne e benedetto è il frutto del tuo seno Gesù. Santa Maria, Madre di Dio, prega per noi peccatori, adesso e nell'ora della nostra morte. Amen Il Gloria al Padre: Gloria al Padre e al Figlio e allo Spirito Santo. Come era nel principio, e ora e sempre, nei secoli dei secoli. Amen La preghiera di Fatima: "Gesù mio, perdona le nostre colpe,preservaci dal fuoco dell'inferno e porta in cielo tutte le anime, specialmente le più bisognose della tua misericordia".

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(la Madonna a Fatima, 13 Luglio 1917) Il Salve Regina: Salve Regina, Madre di Misericordia, vita dolcezza e speranza nostra, salve. A Te ricorriamo, esuli figli di Eva; a Te sospiriamo gementi e piangenti in questa valle di lacrime. Orsù dunque, avvocata nostra, rivolgi a noi gli occhi tuoi misericordiosi. E mostraci, dopo questo esilio, Gesù, il frutto benedetto del tuo seno. O clemente, o pia, o dolce Vergine Maria. Il Credo: Credo in Dio Padre Onnipotente, creatore del cielo e della terra; e in Gesù Cristo, nostro Signore, il quale fu concepito di Spirito Santo, nacque da Maria Vergine, patì sotto Ponzio Pilato, fu crocefisso, morì e fu sepolto. Discese agli inferi, il terzo giorno è resuscitato secondo le Scritture. E’ salito al cielo, siede alla destra del Padre e di nuovo verrà nella gloria per giudicare i vivi e i morti. Credo nello Spirito Santo, la Santa chiesa Cattolica, la Comunione dei Santi, la remissione dei peccati, la resurrezione della carne, la vita eterna. Amen. Gaudiosi - Joyful Dolorosi - Sorrowful Gloriosi - Glorious L'Annunciazione dell’Angelo a Maria Vergine Visita di Maria a Santa Elisabetta Natività di Gesù Presentazione di Gesù al Tempio Ritrovamento di Gesù nel Tempio The Annunciation The Visitation The Nativity The Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple

Agonia di Gesù Flagellazione di Gesù alla colonna Coronazione di spine Salita di Gesù al Calvario con la Croce Crocifissione e morte di Gesu` The Agony in the Garden The Scourging at the Pillar The Crowning of Thornes The Carrying of the Cross The Crucifixion and Death of Jesus Luminoso - Luminous Battesimo di Gesù La Nozze di Cana L’Annuncio del Regno di Dio La Trasfigurazione di Gesù L’Istituzione dell’Eucharistia The Baptism of the Lord The Wedding in Cana The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God The Transfiguration The Institution of the Eucharist

Risurrezione di Gesù Ascensione di Gesù al Cielo Discese dello Spirito Santo Assunzione di Maria al Cielo Incoronazione di Maria Regina del Cielo The Resurrection The Ascension The Descension of the Holy Spirit The Assumption The Coronation of Mary as Queen of Heaven and Earth