St. Anthony of Padua

St. Anthony of Padua - known as the Saint for Lost or Stolen items. He is also the Saint for travel, sailors. St. Anthony has heard my prayers so often, not just for the above but for obtaining inner peace and so much more...As stated in the prayer he is known for the saint of miracles.

Prayer to St. Anthony:

O Holy St. Anthony,
gentlest of saints, your love for
for God and Charity for His creatures
made you worthy even 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, I implore you
to obtain for me my request......

(here mention your intention)

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 is ever full of
human sympathy, whisper my petition
into the ears of the sweet Infant Jesus,
who loved to be enfolded in your arms,
and the gratitude of my heart will be ever yours.

Do you understand what a Novena is?

A novena is a 9 day prayer requesting the saint to take our request to God. It is like asking a friend to pray for you. This is a simple explanation, I am sure there are better ones, but for me it is what I am doing. Asking for intercession with someone who is sitting close to our Lord. I am going to share one of my favorite novenas now, and will be adding more as days go by. This doesn't mean your petition will be answered the way you want, but God knows what is best for us.

Novena to St Therese, the Little Flower:

O Little Therese of the Child Jesus,
please pick for me a rose
from the heavenly gardens and
send it to me as a message of love.

O Little Flower of Jesus, Ask God
today to grant the favors I now place
with confidence in your hands.

(mention specific request now)

St Therese help me to always
believe, as you did, in God's great
love for me, so that I might
imitate your "Little Way" each day.
Amen

With this novena is has been told that you could receive a rose around the fifth day unexpectedly. Meaning, it came from someone you would not have expected. Or you might find your surroundings filled with the scent of roses. As a sign your request will be granted.