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
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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.
1. Faith – A firm trust in God and His promises, which Anthony lived out by preaching the Gospel with boldness and clarity. (06/17/25)2. Hope – A confident expectation of eternal life, evident in his tireless ministry and the hope he instilled in others. (06/24/25)3. Charity – A deep and selfless love for God and neighbor, especially the poor, sick, and those in spiritual need. (07/01/25)4. Humility – Recognizing his nothingness before God, Anthony embraced simplicity and detachment from worldly honors. (07/08/25)5. Poverty – Embracing the Franciscan call to live without attachment, Anthony found richness in spiritual treasures. (07/15/25)6. Obedience – He submitted himself wholly to God’s will and to the authority of the Church and his Franciscan superiors. (07/22/25)7. Chastity – Lived with purity of heart, dedicating his entire being to the service of God. (07/29/25)8. Patience – Endured trials, misunderstandings, and physical ailments with calm trust in God's plan. (08/05/25)9. Piety – A fervent devotion to prayer, the Eucharist, and the Blessed Virgin Mary, especially under the title Our Lady of the Rosary. (08/12/25)10. Meekness – Gentle and kind in speech and action, even when correcting error or confronting sin. (08/19/25)11. Wisdom – Enlightened by the Holy Spirit, he preached with insight and depth, drawing many to conversion. (08/26/25)12. Zeal for Souls – Tirelessly worked for the salvation of others, traveling and preaching with passionate urgency. (09/02/25)13. Holiness and Sanctity - Intense devotion to God and a deep commitment to living a holy life. spending much of time in prayer and contemplation, seeking to grow closer to God. (09/09/25)
Twelfth of 13-week devotion: Prayer to St. Anthony of Padua on his virtue of Zeal of Souls (September 2, 2025)
“Like St. Anthony, let my words and actions burn with love, drawing souls closer to Christ.”
O glorious St. Anthony, tireless preacher of the Gospel, your heart burned with zeal for the salvation of souls. You spoke with wisdom, lived with humility, and drew countless hearts closer to Christ through your words and example.
I ask your intercession, that I too may be filled with a holy zeal—to love others enough to pray for them, to serve them with compassion, and to share the Good News with courage and joy.
Teach me to pray with sincerity for those who are far from God, to have compassion for the lost, and to see every person as a beloved child of the Father. Help me to use my words wisely, that they may inspire and encourage, not condemn or discourage. Give me courage to speak the truth with love, to forgive when I am wronged, and to extend mercy as Christ has shown mercy to me.
Through your intercession, may my life become a vessel of grace, drawing others closer to the Lord who is our salvation. May the fire of zeal that burned in you ignite within me a desire to bring Christ’s light to every corner of my life, so that, when my journey is complete, I too may rejoice with you and with all the saints in the eternal joy of heaven. 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.
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