Friday, January 17, 2014

PRAYER OF THE DAY

Litany of Saint Anthony the Great

First of all monks, your name they hail,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Charity has gained such heights for you,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Wonderworker known for favors gained,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Humbly you obeyed with strength and love,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Shield for those who came to seek your aid,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Healer of all ills and guide for souls,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Spring and treasure house of charity,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Ever shining star and lamp of light,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Table of the Law and Gospel book,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Guide of those in doubt and ignorance,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Lamp of those who walk in darkness now,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Light of Holy Mother Church, your merits shines,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Peace for those who dread the enemy,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Gladness for the sad, strength for the tried,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Faithful to your word and ever true,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Sun of monks and nuns and start for all,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

Temple arch who holds the power of God,
Great St. Antony, we beg your prayers

V. Pray for us, Great Saint Antony
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ

Let us Pray:

Father Antony,
you equaled Elias in his zeal and followed John the Baptist in his holy way of life.
You peopled the wilderness and established the world on the firm foundation of your prayers.
Intercede with Christ God that He may save our souls.

Amen