“Prayer changes our heart. It helps us better understand our God. This is why it is important to speak with the Lord, not with empty words - Jesus says: 'As pagans do'. No, no, talk with [Him about] reality: ‘Look , Lord, I have this problem, in my family, with my child, with this, with that ... What can you do? You cannot leave me like this!'
This is prayer! Does this prayer take a long time? Yes, it takes time.”
Pope Francis, April 3, 2014

St. Therese of Lisieux once said that "prayer is a cry of the heart" to the Lord who offers himself as a companion through every human suffering. As his Body, his Church, the St. Anthony parish community welcomes the requests of parishioners and friends, and pledges to join in attention and intercession.

You are welcome to submit your prayer requests by using the webform below.

Do let us know if there is anything else we can do to support you, your family or friends during a difficult time.

--Father Fred Close and the St. Anthony of Padua parish community