St. Anthony of Padua Prayer Ministry
St. Laurence Catholic Church Sugar Land
Holy Mass followed by the Novena to the Saint at 7:00 PM on every Tuesday
Holy Mass followed by the Novena to the Saint at 7:00 PM on every Tuesday
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St. Anthony of Padua Prayer Ministry of St. Laurence Catholic Church, Sugar Land brings together the young and old alike, to honor St. Anthony of Padua and pray for his intercession helping to deepen their devotion to Jesus. This ministry caters to the harmonious gathering of devotees from all Christian denominations and religious affiliations to pray and worship in the Catholic tradition, through the celebration of the Holy Eucharist and Novena on every Tuesday. It encourages the attendees to remember that God, in his love, may have his own way of answering their prayers. This devotion had started at St. Laurence in April 1997 with annual feast celebrated on the Saturday close to the feast day of the Saint (June 13) (2025 Annual Feast was celebrated at 7:00 pm, Saturday, June 14) and continues to attract many, particularly young adults who may be on the verge of leaving their faith, by helping them to recommit themselves to the Catholic faith.
The service consists of reciting Holy Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy at 6:30 PM and Holy Mass at 7:00 PM followed by the novena to the Saint. It is offered at the Church on first Tuesdays of the month, and at the Divine Mercy Chapel on other Tuesdays.
We hope you and your family will have a warm and spirit-filled experience with us as we worship and fellowship together at our services, and events. May God bless you abundantly.
Fourth of 13-week devotion: Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua on his virtue of Humility (July 8, 2025)
O gentle and humble Saint Anthony of Padua, you who lived not for your own glory, but to glorify God in all things, teach me the beauty and strength found in true humility.
Though your great wisdom and your preaching profound, you clothed yourself in simplicity, seeking not honor, but the joy of serving Christ. Help me to cast aside pride and selfish ambition, and to embrace the quiet strength that comes from walking humbly with God.
Intercede for me, dear Saint, that I may grow in the virtue of humility—to listen before I speak, to serve rather than to be served, and to find peace not in recognition, but in faithfulness to God’s will. Help me to surrender pride and self-centeredness, so that my heart may be free to love as Christ loves. Teach me to walk gently with others, to embrace simplicity, and to rejoice in the quiet work done for the glory of God alone.
May your example inspire me to bow low so Christ may be lifted high in my life. Let my words, actions, and choices reflect the same spirit of gentle surrender that guided you each day.
Through your prayers, may I become small in the world’s eyes, but great in the eyes of God. Amen.
St. Anthony of Padua - Memorare
Remember, O miracle-working Saint, that it was never was heard that you left without help or relief anyone who in need had recourse to you. Animated with the liveliest confidence, even with the full conviction of not being refused, I fly for refuge for you, O most favored and blessed friend of the Infant Jesus! Eloquent preacher of the Divine mercies, despise not thy supplications, but bringing them before the throne of God, strengthen them by your intercession and obtain for me what I ask – help and consolation in my need, O most glorious, miracle-working, mighty St Anthony. Amen.