Companions of St. Anthony

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Dear friend of St Anthony,

It is a New Year here at the Shrine and in more ways than just the changing of the calendar year. Our director Fr. Eric de la Pena has taken a new assignment at a parish in Queens, New York and has sadly left us. We are so grateful to him for his time here at the Shrine and the many wonderful things that he has done. We ask you to continue to pray for him and for all his new endeavors. With Fr. Eric moving on now, the Province has asked me to be the new director.

I must confess however, that I very much feel the weight of these new responsibilities and I do not take my new position lightly. I whole heartedly believe in the mission of the Shrine and am very humbled to be asked to help guide the Shrine in this new capacity. Just the other day, I received an email from a woman who had come to the Shrine seeking healing for a broken marriage and for lost love. When she returned home she found that she and her husband were able to work things out and now are experiencing a complete renewal in their relationship!

I beg your prayers for us and for the mission of the Shrine so that the Lord continues to work here. I would not have accepted the position of director had I not known of the very capable people who work here, and of the dedicated disciples who pray for us on a consistent basis. It is definitely a New Year here at the Shrine, but the Lord's mercies are new every morning and not just on January 1st!

Please pray that we will keep that in mind as we live, work, and serve here at the Shrine of St. Anthony!

May God bless you!
Joseph White
Director, Shrine of St. Anthony

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Surrender to God, and he will do everything for you. Amen! #MorningOffering ... See MoreSee Less

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Amen. I trust in you, Jesus!

Jesus please heal my body. I am in pain.thank you. Amen

Dear God you know what is in my heart and on my mind,please help me.

Amen to all you do for all of us. In our lord Jesus Christ Amen

Amen Dear Jesus you take care of it!

Amen Dear God

It's in your hands, dear Lord!

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Saint Anthony 13 Tuesday Novena - Week 2: St. Anthony, Doctor of the Gospels

(Recite Together)
Anthony, through your teaching and preaching you bore witness to the loving presence of God in all of creation. Now that you have come into the fullness of the kingdom, pray for us that our lives might also proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ to all humanity.

Leader: Pray for us, St. Anthony
All: Help us become worthy of the promises of Christ.

Leader: Let us pray.
Almighty, eternal God, you have given your people St. Anthony as an outstanding preacher and intercessor in times of need. Grant that with his help we may follow the example of Christian living and experience your support in all adversities. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

Saint Anthony - Doctor of the Gospels - help us find strength to follow the Gospel way of life as you did. Loosen our tongues to proclaim the Good News to all we encounter. (Pause)

(Recite Together)
St. Anthony, you raised your voice in praise of God and led others to acclaim His name. Instill in me that same spirit of awe and reverence for the God who loves us forever and ever. Amen.

Leader: Let us pray.
O God, may you be glorified by our companionship with St. Anthony, the friar, priest, and doctor of the Gospels. Through the thirteen weeks of prayer, may we be renewed in faith, hope, and charity. We ask this with confident trust that through the intercession of St. Anthony, you will bring us the rewards of eternal life promised by Christ our Lord. Amen. ... See MoreSee Less

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St. Anthony, please loosen my sons tongue that he may stroke as clearly and quickly as he did before his stroke. Thank you. Amen.

st. Anthony please pray for us that need. Your special prayers. Amen

St. Anthony please pray for me l have Rap times in my life.loosen my pain thank you lord amen 🙏😇👏❤️💗💕🌹🌺🌸🥰😘

ST ANTHONY PRAY FOR US AMEN AMEN 🙏

Please watch over my daughter who is suffering. Amen.

Amen Dear God

St Anthony pray for me

God help all!

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This is the week of the March for Life! We, as Catholics, are committed to protecting and respecting all life - from the moment of conception to the moment of natural death. It is in this light, that we have a series of pro-life quotes coming to you. May these quotes stir your hearts to stand up for life!

“Give us the grace – When the sacredness of life before birth is attacked, to stand
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Think of the women too

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"The word of God is living and effective,
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We strive to pray for your intentions every day.
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St. Anthony please pray for my son, he has a lot of health issues, he needs to get better, so he can work. And he needs God in he’s heart. Thank you 🙏🏼

My husband's addiction to alcohol and my need to use retail therapy. And my grandchildren, that they'll remember there is a God who cares and loves them.

Compassion to be grown in the heart of the American people.

Helo me in prayers for my 2 children..through Saint Anthony the lost times ..for them to be successful in theur future. Amen

Please pray for my daughter’s mental health 🙏💙

Thanks!🙏 Health and safety for my family!!!

St.Anthony please pray for my family and friends that are healthy and safe from the evil ones harm..protect them spiritually, mentally, physically and financially..Amen

I lost the right lens of my eyeglasses yesterday. Please help me find it. Thank you, St. Anthony and Companions.

Please I need your help for my help and for more personals that I ask you every night during my prayers. Amen

Amen 🙏🏽 please hear our petitions ! Please pray for my Breathing, my stomach and my left eye and I thank you for it! In the mighty mighty Powerful name of Jesus Christ Amen Amen 🙏🏽

Peace and all coming back to the Church.

Prayers for the health of my husband! Thank You

St Anthony intercede for me before the Lord our God, ask Him to grant me my petitions for my son, nieces, nephews, sisters and family. For our health, finances and faith. AMEN

For my husbands healrh!! He’s having surgery on the 27th!!!

Pray for Kim that her kidney reversed itself and for my financial needs.Thank You and amen

Prayers for everyone especially those traveling this day.🙏✝️🙏✝️

PRAYERS FOR HEALTH FINANCIAL AND OTHER ISSUES AMEN AMEN THANK YOU 🙏 AMENAMEN

St Anthony please help me to find some lost items that are special to me. Thank you.

My daughter’s health issues to be healed.🙏🙏🙏

Please pray for my two youngest grandchildren that they stay happy, healthy, and safe. Love them and you beyond words.

Please pray for all those who are struggling with health issues

Please remember my daughter and watch over her. You know my intentions. Please watch over all I pray for.

To pray for children whose parents are divorced and causing children suffering with depressed and rebellious

All you are suffering from illness.

For all those traveling to March For Life, including those from our parish!

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To enlighten the world, Father, you sent to us your Word as the sun of truth and justice shining upon mankind. Illumine our eyes that we may discern your glory in the many works of your hand.

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Good Morning Jesus,have a nice day and thanks you for mine.❤️❤️

Good morning jesus. Hope you mother Mary all the angels and saints all souls in heaven and purgatory have the most wonderful day. Also ted am sending a kiss to you

Good morning Jesus! Thank you Blessings me to wake up and to see 63 yrs. on this wonderful day Amen Amen 🙏🏽

GOOD MORNING JESUS AND ST ANTHONY AMENAMEN

Good morning Jesus! ❤️❤️❤️

AMEN Good Morning 🙏 ❤

Good morning what a blessed day 🙏

Good Morning Jesus thank you for this beautiful day. Amen 🙏

Amen. Good Morning

Amen good morning Jesus

Good Morning Lord. Amen.

Good morning Father

Good morning.🙏

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You are
Waymaker, miracle worker
Promise keeper, light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are
You are
Waymaker, miracle worker
Promise keeper, light in the darkness
My God, that is who You are

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Almighty ever-living God,
who govern all things,
both in heaven and on earth,
mercifully hear the pleading of your people
and bestow your peace on our times.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
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