St. Anthony of Padua Novena – 9 Days of Prayer

For lost items, missing persons, and finding one's way

St. Anthony of Padua is the saint people reach for when something has gone missing, from house keys to a peaceful mind. A Franciscan preacher of rare gifts, he was canonised within a year of his death, and the Church has never stopped trusting his intercession. This novena gives you nine days to ask him for what is lost, whether an object, a person or your way. His feast on June 13 makes the novena a fine early-summer devotion. Along the way you will find prayers that ask for more than a misplaced wallet: a lost sense of purpose, a lost friendship, a lost faith.

Feast of St. Anthony of Padua · June 139 dayssaint

A novena is nine consecutive days of prayer. Begin nine days before the feast (June 13) and finish on its eve. You can pray this novena at any time of year.

St. Anthony of Padua Novena – prayer for all nine days

Intention: For the Intercession of St. Anthony

Pray this prayer once a day for nine days in a row.

Traditional Catholic Prayer · Doctor of the Church, Patron of lost and stolen articles

More novenas

• St. Jude Novena
• Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena
• St. Joseph Novena
• St. Therese Novena
• St. Rita Novena
• St. Michael the Archangel Novena

Frequently asked questions

When should I start the St. Anthony Novena?

Start on June 4 to end on June 12, the eve of his feast on June 13. If you have lost something important today, you can begin immediately and pray the nine days whenever you like.

How do I pray the St. Anthony Novena?

Say the prayer once each day for nine days in a row, naming what you have lost. Many people also look for the missing item calmly and thank him when it is found.

Who is the St. Anthony Novena for?

It is for anyone who has lost something, from keys to a loved one's trust, and for those searching for direction. Travellers, parents of lost children and students all pray it.