Morris ClarkAs we look ahead to the Feast of Saint Anthony of Padua on June 13th, 2026, the faithful throughout the world prepare to honor one of the Church’s most beloved and wonder-working saints. Whether you are seeking powerful Saint Anthony day prayers and blessings 2026 for your personal devotion, or gathering prayers for your parish or family celebration, this treasury of 50 traditional invocations will serve as a spiritual companion throughout the year.
Saint Anthony, called the “Hammer of Heretics” and the “Ark of the Testament,” was so filled with the grace of God that his very presence converted souls and his preaching drew multitudes. When he was only eight months a Franciscan, he was sent to preach to the heretics of Northern Italy. Though they had closed their ears to other preachers, they could not resist the sweetness of his words and the holiness of his life . So great was his knowledge of Scripture that Pope Gregory IX called him the “Ark of the Covenant” and “Repository of Holy Write.
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But it is as the finder of lost things that Saint Anthony is most widely known. This beautiful devotion arose from a true incident in his life. A novice, weary of religious life, decided to leave the community and took with him a Psalter belonging to the saint. When Anthony prayed for its return, the novice was so moved by grace that he not only returned the book but re-entered the religious life himself . Thus, Saint Anthony’s intercession extends not only to lost keys and misplaced articles but, more importantly, to lost souls and lost faith.
Whether you seek his help in finding what is lost, his protection over your family, or his intercession for healing and peace, these 50 prayers will guide you through the rich tradition of devotion to Saint Anthony of Padua.
The Testimony of the Wonder-Worker
Before we begin our prayers, let us recall the words of the Church about this great saint. St. Bonaventure called him the “Franciscan Jewel.” Pope Leo XIII declared him the “Saint of the whole world.” And countless souls throughout the centuries have experienced his powerful intercession. St. Anthony promises to help those who invoke him with faith: “If you seek miracles, look around you: sickness flies, people are cleansed, the dead arise, and the lame walk” . Let us approach him with the confidence that he who found the Child Jesus in a vision will find for us whatever we have lost—whether material or spiritual.
The Foundation of Devotion
These opening prayers establish our intention and invoke the intercession of the great wonder-worker for the Feast of 2026.*
1. Opening Invocation for Saint Anthony Day 2026
O holy Saint Anthony, gentlest of saints, whose love for God and for His poor creatures made thee worthy to possess miraculous powers when thou wast on earth, thou hast been glorified by God with the power of working miracles even after thy death. Encouraged by this thought, I ask thee to obtain for me from the mercy of God the favor I desire in this novena. The answer to my prayer may require a miracle; even so, thou art the Saint of Miracles. O gentle and loving Saint Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Infant Jesus, who loved to be held in thine arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be thine. Amen .
2. Prayer for the Feast of Saint Anthony 2026
O God, let the votive commemoration of blessed Anthony, Thy Confessor, be a source of joy to Thy Church, that she may ever be defended by spiritual assistance, and deserve to possess eternal joys. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. Amen.
3. The Saint Anthony Day Blessing 2026
May the blessing of Saint Anthony of Padua, the faithful servant of God and wonder-worker of the Church, descend upon you and your household this day. May he who found the Child Jesus obtain for you the grace to seek God above all things. May he who restored the lost novice to the religious life restore to you whatever you have lost—whether material goods or spiritual fervor. May his intercession protect you from all harm and lead you safely to the joys of heaven. Amen.
4. Prayer to Imitate Saint Anthony’s Virtues
O glorious Saint Anthony, who didst ever imitate the seraphic purity and apostolic zeal of thy holy father Francis, obtain for me, I beseech thee, the grace to walk faithfully in the way of virtue which thou hast taught me by word and example. Aid me to overcome the temptations that assail me, to bear patiently the crosses of life, and to love God with my whole heart, that I may one day rejoice with thee in the beauty of heaven. Amen.
Part II: The Litany of Saint Anthony
This litany may be prayed publicly or privately, invoking the various titles and virtues of the great wonder-worker.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.
5. Holy Mary, Queen of all Saints, pray for us.
6. St. Anthony, glorious servant of God, pray for us.
7. St. Anthony, lily of innocence, pray for us.
8. St. Anthony, burning candle of holiness, pray for us.
9. St. Anthony, ark of the covenant, pray for us.
10. St. Anthony, repository of Holy Writ, pray for us.
11. St. Anthony, hammer of heretics, pray for us.
12. St. Anthony, restorer of lost faith, pray for us.
13. St. Anthony, converter of sinners, pray for us.
14. St. Anthony, comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
15. St. Anthony, healer of the sick, pray for us.
16. St. Anthony, protector of the poor, pray for us.
17. St. Anthony, finder of lost things, pray for us.
18. St. Anthony, restorer of stolen goods, pray for us.
19. St. Anthony, help of the desperate, pray for us.
20. St. Anthony, guide of the wandering, pray for us.
21. St. Anthony, light of the Church, pray for us.
22. St. Anthony, glory of the Franciscan Order, pray for us.
23. St. Anthony, wonder-worker of Padua, pray for us.
24. St. Anthony, patron of the poor, pray for us.
25. St. Anthony, friend of the Infant Jesus, pray for us.
26. St. Anthony, teacher of the faithful, pray for us.
27. St. Anthony, model of obedience, pray for us.
28. St. Anthony, mirror of patience, pray for us.
29. St. Anthony, vessel of grace, pray for us.
30. St. Anthony, intercessor for all who call upon thee, pray for us.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us!
℣. Pray for us, O blessed Anthony,
℟. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let Us Pray:
O God, let the votive commemoration of blessed Anthony, Thy Confessor, be a source of joy to Thy Church, that she may ever be defended by spiritual assistance, and deserve to possess eternal joys. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Miraculous Responsory of Saint Anthony
(“Si Quaeris Miracula” – If You Seek Miracles)
This is the most famous prayer to Saint Anthony, traditionally sung or recited in his honor. It is often prayed as a novena or as a daily invocation. A partial indulgence is attached to its devout recitation .
31. The Miraculous Responsory
℣. If you seek miracles,
℟. Death, error, misfortune, demons, leprosy, flight are put to flight, the sick rise healed.
℣. The sea calms, chains break; the young and old ask for lost things and regain them; the perils of travelers cease; the needy have help.
℣. Let Padua, let the world proclaim the wonders of Anthony.
℣. Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
℟. Death, error, misfortune, demons, leprosy, flight are put to flight, the sick rise healed.
℣. Pray for us, blessed Anthony,
℟. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let Us Pray:
O God, let the joyful commemoration of blessed Anthony, Thy Confessor, be a source of joy to Thy Church, that she may ever be defended by spiritual assistance, and deserve to rejoice forever in heaven. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayers for Lost Things
The most beloved devotion to Saint Anthony is for the recovery of lost or stolen items. These prayers extend also to spiritual losses—faith, hope, and charity.
32. Traditional Prayer for Lost Things
O holy St. Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and your charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore you to obtain for me (mention your 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 held in your arms; and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen.
33. Prayer for a Lost Item
Saint Anthony, perfect imitator of Jesus, who received from God the special power of restoring lost things, grant that I may find (mention the item) which has been lost. At least restore to me the peace and tranquility of mind, the loss of which has afflicted me. To this favor, I ask for another: that I may always possess God, to lose Him not, and to seek in and through all things the Divine Will. Amen .
34. Prayer for Recovery of Stolen Goods
Glorious Saint Anthony, who didst miraculously restore to a novice the sacred book he had stolen, and thereby didst reclaim his soul, look with compassion upon me in my need. I have lost (mention the item), whether through my own negligence or through the ill will of others. Intercede for me, I beseech thee, that if it be God’s holy will, this loss may be restored to me. But more than any material thing, obtain for me the grace to recover the precious treasure of God’s friendship, should I ever lose it through sin. Amen.
35. Prayer for a Lost Soul
O blessed Saint Anthony, who didst restore to the religious life the novice who had strayed, I commend to thy intercession the soul of (name), who has wandered from the path of faith and salvation. Obtain for this soul the grace of conversion, that he/she may return to the Sacraments, be reconciled to God, and find again the peace that the world cannot give. St. Anthony, finder of lost souls, pray for this intention.
36. Prayer for Lost Faith
Saint Anthony, repository of Holy Writ and hammer of heretics, I pray for all those who have lost the gift of faith. In an age of doubt and confusion, when so many have wandered from the truth, intercede for the conversion of unbelievers, the return of lapsed Catholics, and the strengthening of the doubtful. May thy powerful intercession restore to the Church those who have left her fold, and bring all souls to the knowledge and love of God.
37. Prayer for Lost Peace of Mind
Gentle Saint Anthony, whose heart was ever at peace because it rested in God, obtain for me the grace of interior tranquility. My mind is troubled, my heart is anxious, and I have lost the peace that comes from trusting in Divine Providence. Intercede for me, that I may cast all my cares upon the Lord, knowing that He cares for me. Restore to me that serenity of soul which is the gift of the Holy Spirit.
The Thirteen Tuesday Novena
This ancient novena is prayed on thirteen consecutive Tuesdays (or thirteen consecutive days) in honor of Saint Anthony’s thirteen aspirations to God, which he recited daily. The Church grants a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions to those who make this novena piously .
How to Pray the Thirteen Tuesday Novena:
For each Tuesday, recite the Opening Prayer, the Meditation for that day, the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be, and conclude with the Prayer in Honor of St. Anthony.
38. Opening Prayer for All Tuesdays
O holy St. Anthony, meekest of saints, thy love for God and thy charity for thy neighbor made thee worthy to possess miraculous powers when on earth. Thou didst work wonders, thou didst speak words of comfort to the afflicted, thou didst raise the dead, and didst restore to health the sick, the lame, and the blind. Encouraged by this, I implore thee to obtain for me the favor I ask in this novena. The answer may require a miracle; even so, thou art the saint of miracles. O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ear of the sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be held in thine arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be thine. Amen .
39. Concluding Prayer for All Tuesdays
O holy St. Anthony, I give thanks to God for the graces bestowed upon thee, and I rejoice with thee in the glory that thou dost enjoy. With confidence in thy goodness and thy power, I beseech thee to obtain for me from God the grace of holy perseverance, and the favor I ask in this novena, if it be for the good of my soul. Thou who didst serve God so faithfully on earth, and now dost enjoy His presence in heaven, pray for me, that I may imitate thy virtues and share thy glory. Amen.
(Meditations for each of the thirteen Tuesdays may be drawn from the various sections of this treasury, focusing each week on a different aspect of Saint Anthony’s life: his humility, his purity, his preaching, his miracles, his love for the Infant Jesus, etc.)
Prayers for Healing and Miracles
Saint Anthony is called the “Wonder-Worker” because of the countless miracles attributed to his intercession, both during his life and after his death.
40. Prayer for Physical Healing
Glorious Saint Anthony, who didst raise the dead, restore sight to the blind, hearing to the deaf, and speech to the mute, look with compassion upon me in my physical infirmity. I beseech thee, by the love thou didst bear to the Infant Jesus, to intercede for my healing. If it be God’s holy will, restore me to health, that I may serve Him with renewed strength and gratitude. But if suffering be His will for me, obtain for me the grace to bear it patiently, uniting my pains to the sufferings of Christ for the salvation of souls .
41. Prayer for Mental and Emotional Healing
Gentle Saint Anthony, consoler of the afflicted and refuge of the troubled, I turn to thee in my distress of mind and heart. Anxiety weighs upon me, sadness oppresses me, and I cannot find peace. Intercede for me, that the Lord may heal my wounded spirit, calm my troubled thoughts, and restore to me the joy of His salvation. May the peace that surpasses all understanding guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
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42. Prayer for a Miracle
Saint Anthony, wonder-worker of Padua, thou who didst perform countless miracles during thy life and after thy death, I come before thee with humble confidence. The favor I ask seems beyond human power; only a miracle can obtain it. But thou art the saint of miracles, and nothing is impossible with God. Look with compassion upon my need, and if it be for the glory of God and the good of my soul, intercede for me that this miracle may be granted. I place my trust in thy powerful intercession.
43. Prayer for Deliverance from Evil
St. Anthony, hammer of heretics and terror of the powers of darkness, protect me from the snares of the evil one. In the spiritual battle that rages around us, be my shield and my defense. When temptation assails me, stretch forth thy hand and lead me to safety. When doubt clouds my mind, enlighten me with the truths of faith. When despair threatens my soul, remind me of God’s infinite mercy.
Prayers for Families and Children
Saint Anthony’s tender love for the Infant Jesus makes him a special patron for families and children.
44. Prayer for Families
O glorious Saint Anthony, who didst live in the holy family of the Franciscan Order and didst ever cherish the virtues of the Holy Family of Nazareth, bless our family this day. Protect our home from all harm, preserve unity among us, and obtain for us the grace to love one another as God loves us. May our family be a domestic church, where faith is nurtured, hope is sustained, and charity reigns. St. Anthony, patron of the poor and protector of the home, pray for us.
45. Prayer for Children
Loving Saint Anthony, friend of the Infant Jesus, I commend to thy care all children, especially (name). Watch over them in their innocence, protect them from harm, guide them in the ways of virtue, and bring them safely to the fullness of Christian maturity. May they grow in wisdom and grace before God and man. Obtain for parents the wisdom to raise their children in the fear and love of the Lord.
46. Prayer for a Child’s Safe Birth
Saint Anthony, who didst hold the Infant Jesus in thy arms, intercede for all unborn children and their mothers. Protect them from every danger, grant them a safe delivery, and welcome the newborn into the family of God through holy Baptism. May every child be received with love and gratitude as a gift from God.
47. Prayer for the Poor and Needy
O holy Saint Anthony, who didst give away all thy possessions to follow Christ in poverty, and who art known as the patron of the poor, look with compassion upon all who suffer from want. Provide for the hungry, shelter the homeless, comfort the destitute, and inspire the wealthy to share their abundance. Through thy intercession, may the needs of the poor be relieved, and may all recognize that we are stewards, not owners, of God’s gifts.
The “Tongue of Saint Anthony” Prayer
When Saint Anthony died, his body was found to be incorrupt, and his tongue, with which he had so eloquently preached the word of God, was found fresh and red as though he were still alive. St. Bonaventure kissed it and exclaimed, “O blessed tongue, which always praised the Lord and made others praise Him, now we see how precious thou art in the sight of God!”
48. Prayer in Honor of the Tongue of Saint Anthony
O blessed tongue of Saint Anthony, which on earth didst ever praise the Lord and proclaim His truth, and which now in heaven dost join the angelic choirs in eternal adoration, intercede for us who are still on our pilgrim way. Obtain for us the grace to speak always with charity and wisdom, to defend the faith with courage, and to use our words to build up the Body of Christ. May our speech be ever pleasing to God and edifying to our neighbor .
Short Aspirations and Praises
The Church encourages the frequent use of short prayers, or aspirations, to maintain a spirit of devotion throughout the day.
49. Aspirations to Saint Anthony
St. Anthony, gentle and powerful intercessor, pray for us.
St. Anthony, finder of lost things, help me in my need.
St. Anthony, wonder-worker of Padua, intercede for me.
St. Anthony, friend of the Infant Jesus, obtain for me the grace of childlike trust in God.
St. Anthony, hammer of heretics, defend the faith.
St. Anthony, comforter of the afflicted, console me in my sorrow.
St. Anthony, healer of the sick, restore me to health.
St. Anthony, protector of the poor, provide for the needy.
St. Anthony, restorer of stolen goods, recover what is mine.
St. Anthony, guide of the wandering, lead me to heaven.
50. Concluding Prayer and Blessing for Saint Anthony Day 2026
O glorious Saint Anthony, who now reignest with Christ in glory and dost behold His face unveiled, cast thy gaze of mercy upon me, thy humble suppliant, as we prepare to celebrate thy feast in the year 2026. Bless me with thy wonder-worker’s blessing; bless my body and my soul; bless my works and my days; bless my going out and my coming in. Protect me from the snares of the enemy, both seen and unseen. Strengthen me in the hour of temptation, comfort me in the day of sorrow, and be with me at the hour of my death, that with thee I may praise God forever in His heavenly kingdom.
Through thy powerful intercession, may I find whatever I have lost—especially the grace of God should I ever lose it through sin—and may I be led safely to that heavenly home where nothing is ever lost but where all treasures are kept forever in the presence of God.
St. Anthony, gentle and powerful wonder-worker, pray for us.
Amen.
Conclusion: Seek and You Shall Find
As we conclude this treasury of 50 powerful Saint Anthony day prayers and blessings 2026, we are reminded of the words of our Lord: “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7). Saint Anthony, throughout his life and in his heavenly glory, has been the living embodiment of this promise. He sought God and found Him; he sought souls and saved them; he seeks now to intercede for all who call upon him.
In a world where so much is lost—keys and wallets, yes, but also faith and hope and charity—Saint Anthony stands as the patron of restoration. He who found the stolen Psalter and reclaimed the wandering novice can find for us whatever we have misplaced, whether material or spiritual. He who held the Infant Jesus in his arms can obtain for us the grace to hold fast to God.
As the year 2026 unfolds and the Feast of Saint Anthony draws near, let us have recourse to this gentle giant of the faith with confidence and devotion. Let us invoke him in our daily needs, recommend to him our families and our intentions, and strive to imitate his virtues—his humility, his purity, his zeal for souls, and his tender love for God and neighbor.
May these prayers accompany you through the year, and may the blessings of Saint Anthony be upon you and your household, now and always.
Saint Anthony of Padua, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, finder of lost things, help us.
Saint Anthony, wonder-worker, intercede for us now and at the hour of our death.
Go in peace, and may Saint Anthony guide you safely home.
Morris Clark
