Novena For The Election Of A New Pope

We here at Saint Anthony Lost And Found invite all to join us in an ongoing Novena for the election of a new Pope, with the intercession of Good Saint Anthony ~ Saint Anthony, please pray that the Church’s Cardinals find God’s True and Holy Will in electing our new Pope~

NOVENA FOR THE ELECTION OF A NEW POPE

Come, Holy Ghost, Creator, come. 
From thy bright heavenly throne! 
Come, take possession of our souls, 
And make them all Thine Own! 

Thou who art called the Paraclete, 
Best gift of God above, 
The Living Spring, The Living Fire, 
Sweet Unction, and True Love! 

Thou who are sevenfold in Thy grace, 
Finger of God's right hand, 
His Promise, teaching little ones 
To speak and understand! 

O guide our minds with thy blest light, 
With love our hearts inflame, 
And with thy strength, which never decays, 
Confirm our mortal frame. 

Far from us drive our hellish foe, 
True peace unto us bring, 
And through all perils guide us safe 
Beneath thy sacred wing. 

Through Thee may we the Father know, 
Through Thee the Eternal Son, 
And Thee the Spirit of them both
Thrice blessed Three in One. 

Now to the Father, and the Son 
Who rose from death, be glory given, 
With Thee, O holy Comforter, 
Henceforth by all in earth and heaven. Amen. 

O Lord, with suppliant humility, we entreat Thee, 
that in Thy boundless mercy 
Thou wouldst grant the most holy Roman Church a pontiff, 
who by his zeal for us, 
may be pleasing to Thee, 
and by his good government may ever be honoured 
by Thy people for the glory of Thy name. 
Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, 
who with Thee livest and reignest world without end.
Amen.

Most Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, 
pray for us who have recourse to Thee~

Good St. Anthony, pray for us~

St. Anthony, This Is The Big One!

When I was about 10 years old, my father created a special ring for me to wear that was made of pure silver. He beat it into a ring from a silver half dollar. He made it slightly large for me so I could grow into it. A couple of days later, I was playing in the yard, and the ring slung off. It was a large yard; and we looked and looked for it for a long time, but we never could find it.

 About 44 years later, I woke up on a Saturday morning, and the thought came to me - I will bet that ring is still out there in that yard somewhere; why did I not rent a metal detector and try to find it. I drove to our former house and asked the owner if I could one day in the near future try to find the ring, and she was fine with that. Soon afterward, I went to a friend's rental shop and when I mentioned how I was going to use the metal detector, he told me, with a purpose like that, he was not going to charge me. 

I hardly ever used intercessory prayer at that time. It was raining that day, and I thought - am I half nuts, getting out here in the rain in this big yard to search for a ring we could not even find or run across more than four decades ago? I should not have thought it to be pointless, but this was so off the wall. I prayed, St. Anthony, this is the big one!

I started getting hits on the metal detector, put markers down so I could start digging afterward, but saw the markers went in a perfectly straight line, showing I was finding ground pipe. I then kept adjusting the device for lesser levels of depth, but got no results. 

After a while, the rain was coming down and I thought again, is this really very smart, trying to find a ring that I was maybe never meant to find? I prayed - I was going to say a Chaplet, which is of course about 5 minutes, and if I did not find the ring, I was quitting. 

I did not pay much attention as to how I adjusted the metal detector, but I had a hit. I dug straight down about a foot, chopped up the dirt, and there it was! This was the first place I dug! It was hard to describe the elation I felt, and still feel when I recall it. I thought - I will tell of St. Anthony's intersession through this experience whenever I get the chance. 

I cleaned the mud off of the ring, took it to a nearby jeweler, and asked if she could shine it up for me. As you can see in the photo, silver shines up pretty nicely, even after being in the ground for 44 years. I put it into my then-11 year old son's possession.

Thank God for this encounter! And I, as well as many others love to say, St. Anthony, pray for us!

 

 Thank you F.S. for your amazing story of Saint Anthony’s assistance in finding that special ring. Have a story of Saint Anthony’s help of your own to share? Email it to us and we will post it on the blog~

 

  

Even In Little Earthly Things - Repost

When I first met my husband he gave me a birthday gift in a jewelers box, a beautiful, expensive diamond pendant, as that is my birthstone. I wore it and treasured it for many years until I became a 3rd. order Carmelite and started wearing my brown scapular along with it. One morning I woke up and although I found the chain on the floor, the pendant was missing. It must have flew off while I was changing clothes in my upstairs bedroom. For a whole YEAR I searched, never throwing away any vacuum cleaner bags even after I went through them. I was heartsick and after a year, finally decided it was gone and threw away the closet full of vacuum cleaner bags. My mom told me to pray to St. Anthony and though I had given up all hope, I did. Within an HOUR I was walking to my kitchen in the downstairs when something on the floor glinted up at me.... and as I picked up my pendant I started crying. What a blessing to know that even in little earthly things God cares about us! Thank you St. Anthony!!

This beautiful story is a repost from 2011, the year we started this blog in honor of St. Anthony. If you have a story of St. Anthony's help of your own to share please Email it to us and we will post it on the blog~

The Bilocation Of St. Anthony

On this the Feast of our beloved Saint Anthony, we present to you this short video on the story of the bilocation of Saint Anthony. May all our readers have a truly blessed Feast Day today~ 

Good Saint Anthony, pray for us~

St. Anthony Is Really My Go-To Saint

 I am from Malaysia and I have many St. Anthony stories but I will just write the most recent ones. One day, my good friend put in our friends' group whatsapp that she was distraught because she just found out that she has lost her identity card. She said she could not remember where she could have put it. So, I privately messaged her to suggest praying to St. Anthony. I said it always worked for me. She is a Catholic, converted through marriage so intercessory prayers are not familiar to her. Nonetheless, she said no harm trying. So, I sent her the prayer. The next morning, I asked if she found it but she said no. However, at around noon, I suddenly received a voice message in our whatsapp group. In it, she said," I found my identity card, thanks to St. Anthony and praise the Lord." Apparently, she was on the way to the police station to make the report of lost card and was chatting with her aunty in the car. As she was talking about the last time she used the card when she was traveling, an image of her wearing a jacket came back to her. Then it occurred to her that it could be in her jacket pocket. So, she turned back home to check the jacket, and lo and behold, in the pocket was the lost identity card. After this, this friend of mine really believed in the intercession of St. Anthony. Not long ago, she told me that her customer related to her how he lost one set of his keys to his new car. He was distraught as he is left with one set only. He claimed he had searched everywhere. My friend suggested to him that probably he can pray the St. Anthony prayer, not even knowing if he was a Christian, much less a Catholic. He seemed to believe half-heartedly and went home. One week later, he called her and told her he has found his keys and proclaimed that the prayer had been really effective. It was found between his sofa legs where his wife had vacuumed before but never saw the keys. Praise the Lord.

Another story which is my own daughter's story. One day, my 10 year old daughter forgot to remove her watch and bangle when she went to martial arts lesson, so her senior asked her to remove them. She did so and kept them on the floor, at the corner of the room. After the lesson, she could not find it. She claimed she searched everywhere on the floor but in vain. When she came to the car, she was crying her heart out but she didn't want me to ask the coach for fear he would scold her. She said they have surely been stolen. I prayed a St. Anthony prayer and asked that even if it has been taken, it will be returned. Then without telling her, I messaged the coach to keep an eye out. He was very obliging and said he would. Actually, I wasn't thinking it could be found because my daughter was sure she searched thoroughly and was certain someone had taken it away. Anyway, I checked my phone every few minutes to see if the coach had any updates- none. However, after dinner, I checked my phone again and was so surprised this time I had a message from the coach and it was a picture of the lost items. He said it was just there on the floor. I cannot express my relief and thanks to St. Anthony. Even though these were inexpensive items, the bangle has sentimental value because it was my bangle when I was a young girl.

St. Anthony is really my go-to saint, my speed dial. I believe he not only helps in finding lost things but is the patron saint of almost everything. These are just a few of many St. Anthony stories. I shall come back with more.

Thank you so much M.H. for your wonderful stories of our good St. Anthony’s assistance in your life and the lives of others, we look forward to reading future stories that you send in. Have a story of your own to share? Email it to us and we will post it on the blog too~

Pray With Sincerity

I was working in a company for close to 9 years with no proper pay hike, no promotions, and the workplace was filled with toxic and cruel people (selfish and greedy workmates.) I use to cry everyday to go to work and work in that environment. My teammates started to mock at me saying.. I couldn’t crack an interview outside, that's the reason I am stuck there for all these years... Praying to St. Anthony and also fasting almost every Tuesday for my prayer to be answered and finally he answered and I got a new job with a good package.. Thank you St. Anthony... Pray with sincerity and he shall grant us. Thanks, L.L.

Thank you L.L. for your wonderful story of Saint Anthony’s intercession in your life, we are so grateful to hear that you have a good new job. If you too would like Saint Anthony’s help in finding a job, Click here to find the Prayer To St. Anthony For Employment.  There are many ways that Saint Anthony intercedes for us with God to help find things, find hope, find jobs, etc. If you have a Saint Anthony story of your own that you would like to share Email it to us and we’ll share it on the blog~

Saint Anthony Is So Powerful

Saint Anthony is so powerful and miraculous. My husband lost his phone with very important stuff in it. We started praying to Saint Anthony. We had looked in the truck numerous times and no phone. A week later we looked in the truck again and there it was. We know it was St.Anthony......Thank you St. Anthony, we love you.

Thank you N.M. for your story of Saint Anthony’s help in your life. Have a story of your own that you would like to share? Email it to us and we will post it on the blog~

Ygnacia’s Own Stories - Maybe There Is Something To This St. Anthony Thing

 

Once again Saint Anthony comes to my rescue - I purchased Mother’s Day cards for both my sister and my mother and put them in some ‘safe place’. Big mistake. I started looking for them the day before Mother’s Day, no luck. I looked again Mother’s Day morning right before I needed to leave, still no luck. As I was giving up hope I prayed to Saint Anthony once again in desperation, “Saint Anthony please help me find those cards!” After praying that prayer I immediately looked down as I leaned against the counter in my kitchen and there they were the two cards, right in a place I thought I’d looked before. What would I do without him? Saint Anthony has come to my assistance  so many times my husband said, “maybe there is something to this Saint Anthony thing.” I would say to that a wholehearted yes! Not only do I depend on Saint Anthony’s help for my more than occasional lapses in memory, but I ask for his help and guidance in so many other things too - help for my family, for spiritual direction, for so many things I turn to him as a big brother in the Faith with complete trust. Once again, thank you Saint Anthony~

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This Is Nothing Short Of A Miracle

Dear Saint Anthony, I spent many days looking for my sons expensive watch and when I had given up hope of finding it I decided to pray to you. I prayed for guidance to find this watch. When the handyman came the following morning I told him about this. He asked me if I looked properly, I said yes. But something made him pull the drawer out, and the watch was there, fallen from the drawer to a tiny space outside the drawer. This is nothing short of a miracle. Dear St. Anthony, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful favor. I will be ever grateful to thee.

Thank you P.S. for your amazing story of St. Anthony’s help in finding your son’s watch. If you have a story of St. Anthony’s assistance in your life, email it to us and we will post it on the blog~

I Know He Doesn't Disappoint

I lost a treasured pair of trainers that got lost / misplaced  when we were moving houses 1 year ago. I got so desperate and even stopped exercising. Everytime I remembered that pair of shoes I'd shiver with despair. I was almost sure someone from the crew that helped us move could have taken it away. It looks good and anyone would want to have it. I prayed through St. Anthony because I know he doesn't disappoint. I had planned to use my vacation time this coming December to ransack the house and search. But I know everyday I say even a silent prayer to St. Anthony to help me locate the shoe. Yesterday my house help found it in a box, 1 year later and with no effort. She was not even looking for the shoe. She was looking for some fabric. I was so overjoyed, so thankful to God and St. Anthony, so inspired. Let us keep praying and trusting. 

Thank you C.K. for your story of Saint Anthony’s help in your life. Have a St. Anthony story of your own to share? Email it to us and we will post it on the blog~

Prayer To Saint Anthony For The Healing Of Covid-19

Dear St. Anthony, you live in unity in Heaven with Our Lord Jesus Christ, our True Physician and Healer, be merciful to us and bring us your aid and intercession with Him in these troubled times. Please pray for those in need of healing from the Covid-19 illness and of every affliction of God’s people. Intercede for us to drive out our infirmities of soul and body; pray that Our Lord will free us from disease and especially from this pestilence. Amen.

I Misplaced My Rosary

I misplaced my rosary (a gold one). I searched for it for the past month. Yesterday during the Saint Anthony novena, I asked Saint Anthony to find it for me. Today when I was cleaning my cupboard, I found it. Thank you Saint Anthony. I adore you and I promise to be faithful to God always. Amen.

Thank you M.M. For your Saint Anthony story that shows that no request is too small to make, Saint Anthony is always willing to intercede for us when we ask him for help. Have a Saint Anthony story of your own to share? Email it to us and we will post it on the blog~

The Feast Of St. Anthony At St. Anthony’s Basilica 2021

On Sunday, June 13th., 2021, please join in the live stream from the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, Italy. There will be Masses and other events live streamed all day, including a Mass in English in the evening. Go to june13th.org for the program of the day, the live stream portal, and opportunities to send prayer requests. May you and yours have a very blessed Saint Anthony’s Feast Day~

I Lost My Gold And Diamond Ring

I lost my gold and diamonds ring, I knew it was somewhere in the house. I asked St. Anthony, as I have done previously, I prayed to him to find it for me. After searching for one month in every corner of the house last Saturday I went into my bathroom, I looked down the floor and THERE WAS MY RING. You must know that for one month I have been in that room many times, washed the floor, used the vacuum cleaner and never saw it. THIS IS DEFINITELY A MIRACLE BY ST. ANTHONY. I will tell everyone I see because I truly believe that St. Anthony answered my prayers. He has done it on several times when I have lost things also. THANK YOU ST. ANTHONY THROUGH JESUS OUR LORD. XXX

Thank you M.M. for sharing your St. Anthony story with us. Have a St. Anthony story of your own to share? Email it to us and we will post it on the blog~

I Didn’t Give Up Hope

A St. Benedict medal on my rosary had fallen off. I immediately started praying to St. Anthony and re-traced my steps over the past few days.  I didn't have any luck but I didn't give up hope. When my kids got home I offered them some money to pray and look for the medal.  My youngest asked what it looked like and I described it. He runs to his room and comes back with the medal.  Apparently it came off when I was in his room a few days ago. I teared up when he handed it to me and gave him a huge hug.

Thank you M.B. for your story of Saint Anthony’s assistance in finding your medal. Have a St. Anthony story of your that you would like to share? Email it to us and we will post it on the blog~

Getting Me A Job

Thank you to Saint Anthony for getting me a job as a care assistant in the hospital. I asked St. Anthony for help with my interview - I was told I would hear back in a couple of days, and then I got an email back the same day saying I have the job. Thank you so much, please continue in prayer no matter if your prayer isn't answered there and then. Saint Anthony thank you.

Thank you C.R. for your story of Saint Anthony’s help in finding you a job. Here is a link to a Prayer To Saint Anthony For Employment. Have a St. Anthony story of your own to share with our readers? Email it to us and we will post it on the blog~

World Day Of Prayer For The Sick 2020

On February 11th. the Franciscan Friars of Saint Anthony’s Basilica in Padua, Italy, will celebrate Holy Mass on the occasion of the World Day of Prayer for the Sick. Perhaps within your own family or among your friends there is someone suffering from ill-health. Send in their names and during the Holy Mass in the Basilica the Franciscan Friars will pray for their healing.

Peace In Our Hearts

Dear Saint Anthony - Thank you once again for answering our prayers. Our vehicle went missing - but within 2 hours of praying the Unfailing Prayer to Saint Anthony, the vehicle was found. Thank you also for sending us peace in our hearts as soon as we had said the prayer, and in that way, letting us know that everything was going to be ok. Thank you SO much Blessed Saint Anthony, for always being there for us. In Jesus name... Amen 😊💝

Thank you R.N for your faith-filled story of St. Anthony’s help in your life and heart. Have a Saint Anthonys story of your own? Email us and we will share with our readers~

If You Ask St. Anthony

In September of this year, my husband and I experienced the loss of his wallet early one morning.  We panicked after searching the usual places...car, laundry, driveway. We then went to the last store we visited yesterday but their earliest hour for checking their safe was 7 am, this put us into panic mode. When I was driving home I kept reciting "Tony, Tony, look around,  something's lost and can't be found,"  and visualizing the wallet. Back home, I went through the garbage and laundry, before checking the dresser drawers once more. It was in the dresser drawer! This prayer WORKS. Here's the kicker...we are lapsed secular people of different backgrounds.  If you ask St. Anthony to help you, he will.

Thank you B.L. for your story of asking and receiving Saint Anthony’s help. Have a story of St. Anthony’s help in your own life that you would like to share with our readers? Email it to us and we will post it on the blog~

I'll Say A Prayer To St. Anthony

I purchased a set of air pods to celebrate the diagnosis of my wife’s illness that kept her in hospital during our 53 wedding anniversary. The gift was her idea. On way home from hospital I ate at a fast food stop and tried on my new air pods. In less than 5 minutes the right air pod fell out of my ear into the gap between my seat and console. At home I looked quickly under seat but it was not to be easily found. Days later two family members searched with no luck after I had done the same. Today at home I vowed to search until I found it when time allowed. My wife said, "go look for it and I'll say a prayer to St. Anthony -  I know you’ll find it. " After 20 minutes of intensive searching I was resolved to remove the drivers seat altogether to discover the illusive hiding place. Then suddenly I found it hidden under the seat under the carpet in a very small dimple in the steel floor of the car.  I have since thanks my wife and St. Anthony. Prayer works for sure. 

Thank you P.K. for your story of Saint Anthony's assistance in finding your lost air pod. Have a St. Anthony story of your own to share? Email it to us and we will post it on our blog~