06/02/2012
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Saint anthony nine day novena
first day
o glorious st. anthony who at a tender age consecrated yourself to the mother of god and later as a zealous franciscan attempted to convert the saracens in africa: obtain for us the grace to serve god and his people as true disciples of jesus christ.
(pray for intention)
(our father, hail mary & glory)
second day
o glorious st. anthony who concealed from the eyes of men the rare talents you possessed, and endured with patience the contempt of those who considered you ignorant; obtain for us the grace to forsake the vain glories of this world and become even more pleasing in the sight of god.
(pray for intention)
(our father, hail mary & glory)
third day
o glorious st. anthony who by your eloquence and miracles softened the hearts of obstinate sinners and converted the heretics: obtain for us the grace to follow the divine inspiration which comes from the legitimate authority and to enjoy the blessedness promised to the keepers of god's words.
(pray for intention)
(our father, hail mary & glory)