DEDICATION OF A FAMILY TO MARY by St. Alphonsus Liguori

 

DEDICATION OF A FAMILY TO MARY 

by St. Alphonsus Liguori

Oh Blessed and Immaculate Virgin, our Queen and Mother, refuge and consolation of all those who are in misery, I, prostrate before thy throne with all my family, choose thee for my Lady, Mother, and Advocate with God.

I, with all who belong to me, dedicate myself forever to thy service, and pray thee, oh Mother of God, to receive us into the number of thy servants, taking us all under thy protection, aiding us in life, and still more, at the hour of our death.

Oh Mother of Mercy, I choose thee Lady and ruler of my whole house, of my relatives, my interests, and all my affairs. Do not disdain to take care of them; dispose of them all as it pleases thee.

Bless me, then, and all my family, and do not permit that any of us should offend thy Son. Do thou defend us in temptations, deliver us from dangers, provide for us in our necessities, counsel us in our doubts, console us in afflictions, be with us in sickness, and especially in the agonies of death.

Do not permit the devil to glory in having in his chains any of us who are now consecrated to thee; but grant that we may come to thee in heaven to thank thee, and together with thee to praise and love our Redeemer Jesus for all eternity. Amen, thus may it be.

HOW TO PRAY THE CHAPLET OF SAINT ANTHONY OF PADUA

How to pray the Chaplet of St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony is the Patron Saint of Lost Items, the Poor and Travelers.  The Chaplet of St. Anthony consists of thirteen sets of three beads, usually attached to this chaplet is a medal of St. Anthony and the Child Jesus.

Begin by making the Sign of The Cross...” On each set of three beads  pray one "our Father" on the first bead, one "Hail Mary" on the second  bead, and one "Glory Be" on the third bead.

The Our Father (The Lord's prayer):

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come;  thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily  bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass  against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

The Hail Mary:

 Hail Mary. Full of grace, The Lord is with thee; Blessed are thou  among women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary,  Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death.  Amen.

The Glory Be:

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Sprit. As it was  in the beginning is now and ever shall be world with out end. Amen.

During each of the thirteen sets of three beads meditate on the following themes:

1. St. Anthony, who raised the dead, pray for those Christians now in their agony, and for our dear departed.

2. St. Anthony, zealous preacher of the Gospel, fortify us against the  errors of the enemies of God, and pray for the Holy Father and the  Church.

3. St. Anthony, powerful with the Heart of Jesus, preserve us from the calamities which threaten us on account of our sins.

4. St. Anthony, who drove away devils, make us triumph over their snares.

5. St. Anthony, lily of heavenly purity, purify us from the stains of the soul and preserve our bodies from all dangers.

6. St. Anthony, healer of the sick, cure our diseases and preserve us in health.

7. St. Anthony, guide of travelers, bring to safe harbor those who are  in danger of perishing and calm the troubled waves of passion which  agitate our souls.

8. St. Anthony, liberator of captives, deliver us from the captivity of evil.

9. St. Anthony, who restores to young and old the use of their limbs,  obtain for us the perfect use of the senses of our body and the  faculties of our soul.

10. St. Anthony, finder of lost things, help us to find all that we have lost in the spiritual and temporal order.

11. St. Anthony, protected by Mary, avert the dangers which threaten our body and our soul.

12. St. Anthony, helper of the poor, help us in our needs and give bread and work to those who ask.

13. St. Anthony, we thankfully proclaim thy miraculous power, and we beseech thee to protect us all the days of our life. Amen

To complete this chaplet pray the Miraculous Repository by Saint Bonaventure

The Miraculous Repository

If miracles thou fain would see, Lo, error, death, calamity. The  leprous stain, the demon flies, from beds of pain the sick arise. (The  hungry seas forgo their prey, The prisoner's cruel chains give way;  While palsied limbs and chattels lost Both young and old recovered  boast.)

And perils perish, plenty's hoard, Is heaped on hunger's famished  board; Let those relate who know it well, Let Padua on her patron tell.  (The hungry seas forgo their prey, the prisoner's cruel chains give way;  While palsied limbs and chattels lost Both young and old recovered  boast.)

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son and to the Holy Sprit. As it  was in the beginning is now and ever shall be world with out end. Amen.

(The hungry seas forgo their prey, The prisoner's cruel chains give  way; While palsied limbs and chattels lost Both young and old recovered  boast.)

V - Pray for us, blessed Anthony;

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

Let us pray. O God, let the votive commendation of Blessed Anthony,  Thy Confessor, be a source of joy to Thy Church, that she may always be  fortified with spiritual assistance, and may deserve to possess eternal  joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Sign of the Cross:

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

Prayer to the Saint of Miracles: Saint Anthony of Padua

Every 13th day of  Month

Feast Day is June 13

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ST. ANTHONY - SAINT OF MIRACLES PRAYER (Tuesday Devotion)

O Holy St. Anthony, reach down from heaven and take hold of my hand. Assure me that I am not alone. You are known to possess miraculous powers and to be ever ready to speak for those in trouble.
Loving and Gentle St. Anthony, reach down from heaven, I implore you and assist me in my hour of need. Obtain for me (mention your request here).
Dearest St. Anthony, reach down from heaven and guide me with thy strength. Plead for me in my needs. And teach me to be humbly thankful as you were for all the bountiful lessons I am to receive. Amen.

Unfailing Prayer to Saint Anthony:

O holy St. Anthony, gentlest of Saints, your love for God and Charity for his creatures, made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers.
Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble or anxiety.
Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request).
The answer to my prayer may require a miracle; even so, you are the Saint of Miracles.
O gentle and loving St. Anthony, whose heart was ever full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the Sweet Infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms;
and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. Amen

** Reply with Amen & Share after you pray.

Litany of Saint Anthony of Padua

Litany of Saint Anthony of Padua


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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.



Saint Anthony of Padua,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, glory of the Friars Minor,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, ark of the Testament,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, sanctuary of Heavenly wisdom,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, destroyer of worldly vanity,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, conqueror of impurity,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, example of humility,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, lover of the Cross,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, martyr of desire,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, generator of charity,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, zealous for justice,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, terror of infidels,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, model of perfection,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, consoler of the afflicted,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, restorer of lost things,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, defender of innocence,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, liberator of prisoners,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, guide of pilgrims,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, restorer of health,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, performer of miracles,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, restorer of speech to the mute,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, restorer of hearing to the deaf,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, restorer of sight to the blind,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, disperser of devils,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, reviver of the dead,

pray for us.

Saint Anthony, tamer of tyrants,

pray for us.

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From the snares of the devil, Saint Anthony deliver us.

From thunder, lightning and storms, Saint Anthony deliver us.

From all evil of body and soul, Saint Anthony deliver us.

Through your intercession, Saint Anthony protect us.

Throughout the course of life, Saint Anthony protect 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. Saint Anthony, pray for us.

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

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Let us pray.

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O my God, may the pious commemoration of Saint Anthony,

Thy Confessor and Proctor, give joy to Thy Church, that she may

ever be strengthened with Thy spiritual assistance and merit to

attain everlasting joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

PRAYER AGAINST ALL EVIL

PRAYER AGAINST ALL EVIL. +In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. 

My Lord, you are all-powerful, you are God, you are Father. We beg you through the intercession and help of the archangels Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel for the deliverance of our brothers and sisters who are enslaved by the evil one.

All saints of heaven, come to our aid.

From anxiety, sadness and obsessions, we beg you, free us, O Lord.

From hatred, fornication, envy, we beg you, free us, O Lord.

From thoughts of jealousy, rage, and death, we beg you, free us, O Lord.

From every thought of suicide and abortion, we beg you, free us, O Lord.

From every form of sinful sexuality, we beg you, free us, O Lord.

From every division in our family and every harmful friendship, we beg you, free us, O Lord.

From every sort of spell, malefice, witchcraft, and every form of the occult, we beg you, free us, O Lord.

 Lord, you who said, "I leave you peace, my peace I give you," grant that, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, we may be liberated from every evil spell and enjoy your peace always, in the name of Christ, Our Lord. Amen.