Litany of Saint Anthony of Padua

The Litany of Saint Anthony of Padua is a cherished Catholic prayer invoking the intercession of Saint Anthony, known as the "Wonder-Worker" and patron of lost things and the poor. Celebrated for his eloquent preaching, profound faith, and miraculous works, he is a beloved figure in the Franciscan tradition. This litany is often prayed to seek his aid for spiritual and temporal needs. This litany is for private use.


Litany of Saint Anthony of Padua


Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

God, the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.
Saint Joseph, spouse of Mary, pray for us.
Saint Francis, patriarch of the poor, pray for us.

Saint Anthony of Padua, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, friend of Jesus and Mary, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, apostolic man, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, filled with the spirit of prophecy, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, sublime doctor of truth, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, ornament of the Seraphic Order, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, light of Holy Church, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, preacher of grace, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, trumpet of the Gospel, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, mirror of regular observance, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, cultivator of a mortified life, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, model of abstinence, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, example of obedience, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, example of poverty, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, lily of chastity, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, rose of patience, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, gem of sanctity, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, violet of humility, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, hammer of heresy, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, zealous for Divine worship, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, thirsting for the salvation of souls, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, martyr in desire, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, lover and assiduous imitator of the Redeemer, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, devout client of the Virgin Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, emulator of the Seraphic Francis, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, worker of manifest miracles, pray for us.
Saint Anthony, protector of those who hope in thee, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

V. Blessed Anthony, powerful preacher, pray for us;
R. That by thy intercession we may enjoy life eternal.

Let us pray.
Grant, O Lord, that Thy people, aided by the pious and continual supplication of Thy illustrious confessor, Blessed Anthony, may be made worthy of Thy grace in this world and attain happiness in the next. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

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