whiskeypapist:June 13 is the feast day of Saint Anthony of Padua.  A Doctor of the Church and a note

whiskeypapist:June 13 is the feast day of Saint Anthony of Padua.  A Doctor of the Church and a noted Franciscan, St. Anthony has been called the “Wonder Worker” because miracles as a result of his intercession, and he is also known as the “Patron Saint of Lost Things”–making him everyone’s patron at one time or another!I will be praying a novena to St. Anthony over the next nine days, culminating in his feast day.  Here is one prayer you might use if you have a need or wish St. Anthony’s intercession: ✞ In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.  Amen. ✞After you died, St. Anthony, God chose to make your holiness known to the world and to draw people by working miracles in answer to prayers made in your name. Since then, people have asked God to continue to honor you by working wonders through your intercession. Those who have experienced the power of prayers offered in your name have told how God has answered them. God has healed the sick, restored peace of mind, relieved poverty and granted favors of all kinds.Now in this time of need, I ask you, St. Anthony, to pray with me for the things I desire. I pray that God may again give me a sign of loving care and providence, and that through you, God may draw us all to the fullness of life and love in eternity. Amen.Pray the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory BeSaint Anthony of Padua, pray for us. -- source link

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