Devotions to The Wonder-Worker, St Anthony of Padua

Origin of Carrying the St. Anthony Blessing (Card)

"On awakening she found the precious gift suspended 
from her neck and the writing thereon were the 
words since known as St Anthony's Blessing."

Note: Catholics are encouraged to carry the St. Anthony Blessing
with them, to overcome temptations/assaults from the devil.

(1) The origin of this blessing is found in the Acta Sanctorum (T. III JUNII. DE ST ANT.)
In the reign of King Denis of Portugal, a woman was greatly tempted by the Devil to throw herself into the River Tagus. One day she was on the point of giving way to the temptation. On her way she passed a Franciscan Church and entering she pronounced a last prayer to St Anthony of Padua. Worn out by fatigue, the desolate creature fell asleep and in a dream St Anthony appeared to her to deter her from her project. At the same time he gave her a piece of parchment, which she was always to carry with her. On awakening she found the precious gift suspended from her neck and the writing thereon were the words since known as St Anthony's Blessing. She soon experienced the efficacy of this blessing, the temptation completely vanished. The King hearing of this wonderful document, wished to see it and ordered that it should be brought to him. His orders were obeyed, but no sooner had the woman been dispossessed of her treasure, than she was again assailed by her enemy. A copy was given to her and again the temptation ceased, and never returned again. The Blessing was used hereafter throughout the world with wonderful results. (Extracted from, "Devotions to the Wonder-Worker, St. Anthony of Padua", p. 57-58, by Fr. R. Pennafort O.F.M., Imp., 1913)

Related Links:

Efficacious Prayer To St. Anthony In All Needs

"Devotions to the Wonder-Worker, St. Anthony of Padua" (Full Text, Imprimatur 1913)

(Note: "The Devotion to the Nine and Thirteen Tuesdays in Honor of St. Anthony of Padua", is included in this book. -ED)

Story of The Miracle of the Mule (Feast of St. Anthony)

Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua to Recover Things Lost

THE TCW STAFF 13.04.2022 04:57

"St Anthony privileged child of Mary keep far from us all dangers of soul and body." (From: "Devotions to the Wonder-Worker, St. Anthony of Padua" Thirteen Invocations to St Anthony, p. 70, Imp. 1913) Full Text at: http://tinyurl.com/Tues-Dev

Michael Patterson 09.03.2022 20:25

Do you have a source for the St Anthony Blessing card that you have on your website?

THE TCW STAFF 04.01.2022 14:33

Today is Tuesday: We encourage all to recite the prayers of "The Devotion to the Nine and Thirteen Tuesdays in Honor of St. Anthony of Padua", found on page 10 of this approved text: http://tinyurl.com/Tues-Dev

The TCW Staff 14.06.2021 02:32

"St Anthony continuous worker of miracles pray for us!"
(Prayer from: "Devotions to the Wonder-Worker, St. Anthony of Padua", p. 42, Imp. 1913) Full Text of book, here: http://todayscatholicworld.com/Devotions-St-Anthony-Padua.pdf

PAPAL RESTORATION STAFF MEMBER 18.02.2020 15:04

*"[T]he people of Padua consecrated TUESDAY as the special day to honour St Anthony; besides this, the general belief was, that the Wonder-worker always heard the prayers of those who besought him on that day."

Linda 30.01.2020 19:56

St Anthony has answered so many lost items. Thanksgiving and Praise to St Anthony
He found my diamond from engagement ring under fridge. Amazing!! Ave Maria

PAPAL RESTORATION STAFF MEMBER 11.12.2019 13:25

"St Anthony, powerful advocate shield us from all calamities which our sins draw down upon us." (From: "Devotions to the Wonder-Worker, St. Anthony of Padua" Thirteen Invocations to St Anthony, #3, p. 68. Imp. 1913)

Papal Restoration Staff Member 11.10.2019 12:55

Saint Anthony, Hammer of Heretics, Ora Pro Nobis!

EDITOR OF TCW 19.03.2019 02:02

Thank you St. Anthony! Family dog snuck out back door of house this evening [fully dark out]. Realized about 4 mins after occurrence. With 2 family members on foot & 2 in vehicle (all CALLING for him) found pet 15 mins later - totally unharmed!

PAPAL RESTORATION STAFF MEMBER 03.06.2017 11:57

"The love of God should reign in men's hearts in time of adversity and in time of prosperity. " -St. Anthony

PAPAL RESTORATION STAFF MEMBER 12.03.2017 02:11

To the faithful who shall say thirteen Paters, Aves and Glorias in honour of St Anthony of Padua an inidulgence of 100 days, once a day -Leo XIII, June 9, I896.

PAPAL RESTORATION STAFF MEMBER 18.10.2016 13:43

Great opportunity to gain graces! Today is Tuesday: we encourage all to recite the prayers of "The Devotion to the Nine and Thirteen Tuesdays in Honor of St. Anthony of Padua", found on page 10 of this approved text: tinyurl.com/Tues-Dev

PAPAL RESTORATION STAFF MEMBER 13.06.2016 15:03

Today, June 13th, is the glorious feast day of the Wonder Worker, St. Anthony of Padua! Make sure you print out (or write down) the St. Anthony Blessing Card on this page, and always have it on your person.

PAPAL RESTORATION STAFF MEMBER 06.04.2016 12:35

"Great Saint (Anthony), Lily of celestial purity, and vanquisher of concupiscence, obtain for me and all thy other clients perfect purity of body and soul."

PAPAL RESTORATION STAFF MEMBER 22.03.2016 22:03

"God's mercy is always greater than the sinner's malice." -St. Anthony of Padua

PAPAL RESTORATION STAFF MEMBER 23.12.2015 03:11

Every Tuesday is the special day to honour St Anthony...as the pious tradition is that the Wonder-worker always hears (answers) the prayers of those who invoke him on that day.

PAPAL RESTORATION STAFF MEMBER 18.11.2015 06:07

"Everyone will receive what he asks for,
in accordance with the extent of his faith."
-St. Anthony of Padua

PAPAL RESTORATION STAFF MEMBER 10.11.2015 18:48

Catholics are encouraged to carry the St. Anthony Blessing (card) with them, to overcome temptations/assaults from the devil. (From TCW's: "Devotions to St Anthony of Padua" page.)