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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

Friday Jul, 3, 2026
Father; Deliver me from false friends, and from their power. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Theodore
Friday Jul, 3, 2026
Father; Deliver me from the power of frenemies. Rise up in my defense. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Theodore
Friday Jul, 3, 2026
in him you also are being built together into a dwelling place of God in the Spirit.
Theodore
Friday Jul, 3, 2026
That the hand of God strike down everyone and everything that is tampering with my hot water heater and air conditioning unit.
Theodore
Friday Jul, 3, 2026
Please pray that my friend M gets his house and kids back ASAP. Thank you for your prayers.
KW
Friday Jul, 3, 2026
Heavenly Father, I humbly ask for Your mercy and Your guidance during this difficult season of my life. You know my heart, my struggles, and every burden I carry. For many years I have lived with severe anxiety, and only later in life was I diagnosed with ADHD. Looking back, many things finally made sense, but the challenges remain. Even so, Lord, I am willing to work. I want to use the abilities You have given me and provide for my family with dignity. Please open the door to a job where I can support my aging mother, pay my debts, and build a stable future. If it is Your will, lead me to work where my quiet nature and anxious heart will not keep me from serving faithfully. Grant me courage, confidence, wisdom, and peace as I continue applying and attending interviews. I also ask for healing from the anxiety that has held me back for so long. Replace my fear with trust in You. Strengthen me each day so that I may persevere, even when I feel discouraged or rejected. To all who read this prayer request, I humbly ask that you please pray for me that God will provide the employment I need, sustain my faith through this difficult time, and help me remain steadfast in hope. Thank you for keeping me in your prayers. In Jesus' holy name, Amen.
Erin
Friday Jul, 3, 2026
Father; Deliver me from everyone and everything that is heating up my apartment beyond the ability of my air conditioning. Rise up in my defense. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Theodore
Friday Jul, 3, 2026
I am requesting prayer for my granddaughter, Nora. She is 2 years old and will undergo a biopsy on July 22nd. We pray that she has a clean bill of health and that all abnormalities in her body leave in Jesus' Name. Amen. Thank you, and God bless you all!
K
Friday Jul, 3, 2026
For the repose of the soul of my 100 year-old aunt who recently passed away. And also for her children and extended family who are grieving the loss.
A
Thursday Jul, 2, 2026
Take care of us
Linus
Thursday Jul, 2, 2026
Thanksgiving and prayer intentions Signatures by my co Director in another country on official company documents received after praying here. Praise be to our Lord and St Antony Prayer intentions Calm, Serene, University admission for a 99 percent marks child of mine near my home. Immediate new money for me to look after aged father, my family, insurance premium due, house painting. I am having to stop many essential purchases because of no new money. Prayer for conpany documentation to finish calmly. Prayer for a new company to invest in me, who are praying Catholics. For this to happen before present company impending closure. Clear legal title of my house and properties to come in my name. Already awarded project for my client to receive funds today, so that some of it will be transferred to me tide over my requirements.
Joseph
Thursday Jul, 2, 2026
For faith, peace, and healing. For safe travels. May school and work go well. St. Anthony please pray for us.
Bill
Thursday Jul, 2, 2026
Saint Anthony, our patron saint of miracle, please intercede on behalf of myself and my loved ones, safeguarding us from evil Strengthen us through our trials and challenges—whether related to addiction, employment difficulties, self-esteem issues, or financial struggles. Protect us from offending our Lord, drawing us closer to Him and to our Heavenly Mother. Please bless all those who have asked for my prayers and those I have promised to pray for, granting them everything that is good and beneficial according to God's divine plan. Guide our youth toward our Lord and Our Heavenly Mother, helping them to recognize their love. Protect them from negative influences, especially those I know personally. Pray for the souls in purgatory. May they find eternal peace and rejoice forever in the presence of our Lord, Our Heavenly Mother, and you, Saint Anthony, along with all the saints in heaven. Especially the ones on my list.
Jenny
Thursday Jul, 2, 2026
Dearest St Anthony, please intercede on behalf of J, that she might heal from the wounds inflicted on her, that she might forgive, and that her family might be restored. Please ease the anxiety of M, L, J, C, J, S, J, T, D, A, and K. This situation is getting dire. Please help.
Anonymous
Thursday Jul, 2, 2026
St. Antony, Please intercede so that a good and honest tenant appears who will take care of the property, and so that it rents out quickly and without issues. Thank you 🙏
Julie
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