Tuesday Devotion to St. Anthony
L. In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
A. Amen.
L. The Lord is the strength of his people; the saving refuge of his anointed.
A. Save your people, O Lord * and bless your inheritance.
L. Hear, O Lord, the sound of my call; be my helper; do not forsake me, O God, my Savior.
A. Though I walk amid distress * you preserve me, O Lord your * right hand saves me.
L. Our help is in the name of the Lord.
A. Who made heaven and earth. Prayer To God By St. Anthony
L. O heavenly Father,
A. We beg you through our Lord Jesus Christ, whom you have made the sacrifice that takes away our sins, to receive our prayers and offerings: and, through him, to give us the grace to be reconciled to you and to one another. Then, being at peace with you and each other, we may be able to offer sacrifices of praise with the holy angels before your altar in heaven above. This we ask of you who are
blessed forever Amen.
(Sit)

Reading

Response to the Reading
L. The Lord has shown him the way of wisdom.
A. His path was like a shining light.
L. He guided his journey to its end in peace.
A. His path was like a shining light.
 

During the time of the Thirteen Tuesdays before the
feast of St. Anthony, special readings and responsories
are used according to the theme of each day.
Intercessions
L. Let us pray to God our Father, the source and author of all holiness, who has opened the way
to salvation for us in Christ.
A. Lord hear our prayer * as we honor you in St. Anthony.
L. Father, guide our world leaders to seek the way of peace and assist our brothers and sisters
who are oppressed.
A. Lord hear our prayer * as we honor you in St. Anthony.
L. Help those who are poor, who have no food or homes, who seek work.
A. Lord hear our prayer * as we honor you in St. Anthony.
L. Heal the sick and depressed; let the lonely know the comfort of your love, assist all in need of your mercy.
A. Lord hear our prayer * as we honor you in St. Anthony.
L. Grant that our brothers and sisters who have died and now rest in peace may share in your eternal life. Comfort us who remain in this life and mourn their passing.
A. Lord hear our prayer * as we honor you in St. Anthony.

Paduan Prayer To St. Anthony
L. O holy St. Anthony
A. We come to invoke your help, confident of experiencing your goodness and your power, the consolation of so many people pray for us to the father of mercies. In our name, speak to him that we may obtain the particular graces we need.

(Pause for Personal Petitions)

 

True follower of St. Francis, help us to imitate your life and work for God and for our brothers and sisters in the Lord, put into our hearts the flame of your love that we may love our merciful father in heaven and our neighbors as ourselves. Pray that we may fulfill the will of our heavenly father, and live the way Jesus shows us in the gospels. Be a guide for us this day that we may recognize the opportunities God gives us to be selfless and not selfish. Assist us in keeping the promises we made at
our baptism. Help us to obtain the grace to walk in the light of faith, and to proclaim that faith by the way we live. Guide our devotion so that we may live with you the gospel of Christ and grow with you in his love. Amen.
L. St. Anthony, light of the Holy Church, lover of God’s Law and Doctor of the Gospel.

A. Pray for us to the son of God.
L. Let us pray to the Father in the words Jesus taught us.
A. Our father who art in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Save us from the time of trial and deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are yours now and for ever.
L. Let us pray.
A. We thank you father for giving us St. Anthony, who lived the gospel so faithfully. Through his
intercession, may the good news of Christ impel us to build up your kingdom, and to make the world a more fitting place for all to live. With St. Anthony, we praise and bless you: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
L. The Lord be with you.
A. And also with you.
L. Bow your heads and ask for God’s blessing. May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord let his face shine upon you and have mercy on you. May the Lord look upon you with kindness and give you his peace. May the Lord bless you: the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
A. Amen