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St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony of Padua is one of the Catholic Church’s most popular saints. Saint Anthony of Padua, patron saint of lost and stolen articles, was a powerful Franciscan preacher and teacher. He’s typically portrayed holding the child Jesus—or a lily—or a book—or all three—in his arms.

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The Shrine

“Mt. Airy” is the familiar name for the National Shrine of St. Anthony and Friary sitting on a hill above Cincinnati. The shrine had its start in the late 1880s, when Joseph and Elizabeth Nurre bought what was then a country estate for $18,000 and gave it to the Franciscan friars.

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About the Friars

The 130 friars of St. John the Baptist Province (SJB) are members of the Order of Friars Minor. We are a Franciscan brotherhood inspired by the 13th-century example of St. Francis of Assisi. We serve the Catholic Church as brothers and priests in a communal life of poverty, prayer, and service to others.

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Prayer Requests

Thursday Sep, 24, 2026
I ask for protection of my post in job as I heard rumours to replace in my field work post to office work which I don't want to do. Please pray that God may cover me from enemy's snares & any plot to harm me or discourage me. Please pray that God may help me find favour in the eyes of my superiors and that my current work post remain as I am thinking of quitting my job for I am tired & bored of it. I want to go abroad and sent many a times prayer requests but nothing seems to workout. Please pray for let God may help me remain in my current work post.
lee
Thursday Sep, 24, 2026
For my grandpa, who is hopefully in purgatory. My mom and my dad because their birthdays just passed.
Juliette
Wednesday Sep, 23, 2026
God pray for me
Linus
Wednesday Sep, 23, 2026
Please pray for Conrad, Leon and their families. For reversal of Con’s Heart and Kidney failure and for remission of Lee’s metastatic lung cancer. Please ask the Lord to be with them because they cannot do this without Him.
James
Wednesday Sep, 23, 2026
The Association of the Miraculous Medal A Prayer to Our Lady in Time of Trouble Holy Virgin Mary, you are reigning in glory, with Jesus, your Son. Remember us in our sadness. Look kindly on all who are suffering or fighting against any difficulty. Have pity on those who are separated from someone they love. Have pity on the loneliness of our hearts. Have pity on the weakness of our faith and love. Have pity on those who are weeping, on those who are praying, on those who are fearful. Holy Mother, please obtain for all of us hope and peace with justice. Amen.
Sandy
Wednesday Sep, 23, 2026
I drive an hour to work and an hour home. This winter will be difficult. I hope to get a job where I live making the same money or slightly more and the same hours. Please pray I find something soon. Thankyou.
Tom
Wednesday Sep, 23, 2026
Praying for urgent new money. I need to look after an 87 year old father. My own family will attack me if I dont have new money. They will not allow me to feed my father. Three priests have told me to look after him. I am running out of money.
Joseph
Wednesday Sep, 23, 2026
Please pray for the healing and recovery of Lourdes Ines, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.
Dom
Wednesday Sep, 23, 2026
Blessed be God,blessed be Infant Jesus,blessed be Our Lady in all her different forms,blessed be all the spirits,saints,apostles,martyrs,all the guardian angels of my life and family members,all the guiding and governing angels and spirits at my work place,all the governing forces in the Universe,all the God's in the entire Universe and beyond. Thunderously praise and glorify Infant Jesus in the entire Universe and beyond
M
Wednesday Sep, 23, 2026
I am in constant pain from my curved spine and herniated discs. I can barely walk. I am all alone I have lost everyone I loved. There is no one to love or take care of me.
Maureen
Wednesday Sep, 23, 2026
Dear St. Anthony, Please help me figure out if I should go to my counseling appointment tomorrow. Just the thought makes me get tears in my eyes. My heart is so broken about my estranged adult child that I’m crying just thinking about going. I don’t think I can do it. Thank you
Jayne
Wednesday Sep, 23, 2026
Dear St. Anthony, please continue to pray for physical healing. Pray for the doctors to be able to find out what is causing me pain & be able to treat and/or fix it. Pray for my family’s relationships to improve & become closer. Amen
Joanne
Wednesday Sep, 23, 2026
Master, we surrender 2 daughters’ happy settlement in their lives, our family, siblings’ family. protect & deliver us. Bless 4 homes, 2 cars & 4 banks. God fill us with Holy Spirit grant good health, long life, peace & joy for Your family. Thanks. St. Anthony please pray for our family Raj George. Thank you.
rs
Wednesday Sep, 23, 2026
Spiritual growth of me and my husband and in-law
Akansha
Wednesday Sep, 23, 2026
Lord Jesus, have mercy on me and forgive all my sins. I repent of my repeated falls into masturbation. Please strengthen me against temptation, cleanse my heart, and do not abandon me in my weakness.I also ask for Your help with NEET UG 2026. If it is Your will, please let the qualifying marks be reduced so I may become eligible for admission to a private dental college (BDS). Guide my future according to Your will.Jesus, I trust in You. Amen
Anubhab
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