PRAYER TO SAINT ANTHONY PADUA (FOR THE SICK)

Saint Anthony of Padua 

Saint Anthony of Padua is also known as Saint Anthony the Wonder-Worker, and so it is no surprise that Catholics often turn to him with their requests.

Best known as the patron saint of lost items, Saint Anthony is invoked for many other needs as well.

‘The Lord sustains them on their sickbed and restores them from their bed of illness.’
Psalm 41:3

Saint Anthony is the Saint of Miracles, and those who are sick lovingly place their trust in his intercession.

PRAYER

Dear St. Anthony, because you experienced

disappointments and sickness in your brief life here,

I salute you the more respectfully.

Your own life assures me that you understand my need.

There is nothing so humiliating as sickness.

It forces us to depend on others,

leaves undone our daily tasks,

upsets our self-assurance and composure,

and makes us feel useless.

Help me, then, good St. Anthony,

in sickness and trouble.

Teach me, please, how to profit spiritually from my bodily ills.

Intercede for me with God so that my health may improve.

When recovered in body,

let me be also improved in spirit, too.

I ask this blessing for the honor of Christ, our Lord,

Amen.

V. Pray for us Saint Anthony,

R. That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.