Invoke St. Anthony on the eve of his feast and implore a grace
1. O Lord, who made St. Anthony the Apostle of the Gospel, grant us, through his intercession, a strong and humble faith and ensure that our life is consistent with the Creed we profess.
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2. O Almighty God, who made Saint Anthony the builder of peace and fraternal charity, look to the victims of violence and war, and make sure that in this upset and tense world we can be courageous witnesses of non-violence, of human promotion and peace.
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3. O God, who gave St. Anthony the gift of healing and miracles, grant us the health of the soul and body. Give serenity and comfort to those who recommend themselves to our prayers and make us available to serve the sick, the elderly and the unhappy.
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4. O Lord, who made Saint Anthony an indefatigable preacher of the Gospel on the roads of men, protect, in your paternal mercy, wayfarers, refugees, emigrants, keep all danger away from them and guide their steps on way of peace.
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5. O Almighty God, whom you have granted to Saint Anthony to reunite also the members detached from the body, gather all the Christians in your one and holy Church and make them live the mystery of unity, so as to be a single heart and one soul.
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6. O Lord Jesus, who made Saint Anthony great teacher of spiritual life, ensure that we can renew our life according to the teachings of the Gospel and the beatitudes, and make us promoters of spiritual life for our brothers.
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7. O Jesus, who gave St Anthony the incomparable grace of holding you, as a child, in his arms, bless our children and make them grow up good, healthy and live in the holy fear of God.
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8. O merciful Jesus, who you have given to Saint Anthony wisdom and gifts to guide souls to holiness through preaching and sacred ministry, let us approach with humility and faith the sacrament of reconciliation, a great gift of your love for us.
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9. O Holy Spirit, who in Saint Anthony you gave the Church and the world a great teacher of sacred doctrine, ensure that all those who are at the service of information feel their great responsibility and serve the truth in charity and in respect for the human person.
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10. O Lord, who are the master of the harvest, through the intercession of Saint Anthony send many worthy religious and priests to your field, fill them with your love and fill them with zeal and generosity.
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11. O Jesus, who called the pope to be universal pastor, high priest and announcer of truth and peace, through the intercession of Saint Anthony, support and comfort him in his mission.
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12. O God-Trinity, who gave St. Anthony the grace to know, love and glorify the Virgin Mary, mother of Jesus and our mother, grant us to always approach confidently to her motherly heart, in order to be able to better serve , to love and glorify you, who are Love.
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13.O Lord, whom you have granted to Saint Anthony to go to meet his dead sister with a serene spirit, direct our life to you; assist the dying, give eternal peace to the souls of our deceased brothers.
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