The Chaplet of St. Anthony
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St. Anthony end medal + 13 sets of 3 beads (triplets), separated by chain or connectors.
The thirteen sets of triplet beads which compose the Chaplet of St. Anthony are derived from the thirteen favors mentioned in the The Miraculous Responsory of St. Anthony, a prayer of the Franciscan office, composed by St. Bonaventure. The Responsory is prayed on Tuesday nights all over the world.
The St. Anthony chaplet is a beautiful devotion, and while it may require you to follow along for meditations on the thirteen favors, it's not at all difficult to pray.
There are no traditional colors for the St. Anthony chaplet.
St. Anthony is often depicted in His habit, holding the Infant Jesus, and/or with a lily, a book, or bread.
How to pray the St. Anthony Chaplet
On the end medal, make the sign of the cross, and pray:
O White lily of purity, sublime example of poverty, true mirror of humility, resplendent star of sanctity. O glorious St Anthony, who did enjoy the sweet privilege of receiving into thy arms the Infant Jesus, I beseech thee to take me under thy powerful protection. Thou in whom the power of working miracles shines forth among the other gifts of God, have pity upon me and come to my aid in this my great need. (Mention your intentions here). Cleanse my heart from every disorderly affection, obtain for me a true contrition for my sins and a great love of God and of my neighbor that serving God faithfully in this life, I may come to praise, enjoy and bless Him eternally with thee in Paradise. Amen
Meditations on the 13 Sets of beads:
1. St. Anthony, who raised the dead, pray for those Christians now in their agony, and for our dear departed.
+ recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be on the following set of 3 beads.
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.
+ recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be on the following set of 3 beads.
3. St. Anthony, powerful with the Heart of Jesus, preserve us from the calamities which threaten us on account of our sins.
+ recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be on the following set of 3 beads.
4. St. Anthony, who drove away devils, make us triumph over their snares.
+ recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be on the following set of 3 beads.
5. St. Anthony, lily of heavenly purity, purify us from the stains of the soul and preserve our bodies from all dangers.
+ recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be on the following set of 3 beads.
6. St. Anthony, healer of the sick, cure our diseases and preserve us in health.
+ recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be on the following set of 3 beads.
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.
+ recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be on the following set of 3 beads.
8. St. Anthony, liberator of captives, deliver us from the captivity of evil.
+ recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be on the following set of 3 beads.
9. St. Anthony, who restored 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.
+ recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be on the following set of 3 beads.
10. St. Anthony, finder of lost things, help us to find all that we have lost in the spiritual and temporal order.
+ recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be on the following set of 3 beads.
11. St. Anthony, protected by Mary, avert the dangers which threaten our body and our soul.
+ recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be on the following set of 3 beads.
12. St. Anthony, helper of the poor, help us in our needs and give bread and work to those who ask.
+ recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be on the following set of 3 beads.
13. St. Anthony, we thankfully proclaim thy miraculous power, and we beseech thee to protect us all the days of our life. Amen.
+ recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be on the following set of 3 beads.