13 Days Novena 2025
13 Videos for 13 Days: Walking with the Friars of the Basilica of Saint Anthony Towards the Feast of June 13
In preparation for the Solemnity of Saint Anthony, the friars of the Basilica of the Saint in Padua, Italy, have launched a special digital initiative to spiritually accompany the faithful during the 13 days leading up to the June 13 celebration. The series, titled "ANTHONY – Words of Love, Words of Hope", consists of 13 videos, each approximately five minutes long, offering an original and profound journey of reflection.
The videos, conceived as a kind of spiritual journey in the footsteps of Saint Anthony, portray the Saint in Padua during the final months of his earthly life. In each episode, he experiences or recalls meaningful moments from his ministry, both in the city and in the places he visited during his missions. From these experiences, Anthony draws insights that will be woven into the 13 sermons he is writing—part of his great theological and spiritual work.
3. "13 DAYS NOVENA WITH ST. ANTHONY 2026“ I met St. Anthony.” João, the gardener.
Today, on the 3rd day of the Novena, we hear the moving story of João, the gardener at the convent in Coimbra. The young Antonio, moved by the sacrifice of the first Franciscan martyrs, decides to become a Franciscan friar. His desire is to be a martyr.
Let us pray: "Lord, through the intercession of Saint Anthony, sustain those who suffer for the faith and grant us, too, a faithful and courageous heart to live the Gospel every day.Amen."
2. -13 DAYS NOVENA WITH ST. ANTHONY 2026- "I met St. Anthony".- THE MASTER OF ARMS.
Today, on the 2nd day of the Novena, we meet Saint Anthony’s fencing master, who recounts a moving moment: when the young Fernando, destined to become a noble knight, decided to lay down his sword to follow the Lord. In his heart there was no longer room for war, but only for peace, a gift from God.
Let us pray: "Lord, through the intercession of Saint Anthony, make our hearts docile to your voice and able to trust in your love always. Amen."
1."13 DAYS NOVENA WITH ST. ANTHONY 2026“ I met St. Anthony.” MARIA, HIS MOTHER.
Today, on the 1st day of the Novena, we return to Lisbon in 1195 to hear the tender recollection of Mary, the mother of little Fernando. Saint Anthony learned to pray by clasping the hands of his earthly mother and entrusting himself to Mary, his heavenly Mother.
Let us pray: "Lord, through the intercession of Saint Anthony, teach us to pray with hearts as simple as children’s, entrusting ourselves to You and to the tenderness of Your Mother and ours. Amen"
13 DAYS NOVENA WITH ST. ANTHONY 2026- INTRO
13 DAYS, 13 STORIES. A journey of faith.
From May 31 to June13, each day fr. Mario Conte will accompany you with a short video, in the journey towards the Feast of St. Anthony.
Through stories, miracles and moments of faith, we will discover together a St. Anthony close to our lives and still be able today to speak to our heart.
Enjoy the journey!