Devotion of 13 Tuesdays in honour of St. Anthony



FIFTH TUESDAY

Introductory Prayer
Meditation

The devil is put to flight

1. The Saints call the devil the enemy of human nature. The hatred and envy which he has for us ever incite him to wage war on us. Sometimes he combats us in an open manner, at others he precedes in an underhand manner. Sometimes he himself strives against us, at others he uses his satellites, namely men like ourselves who have dedicated themselves to his service, in a manner similar to that in which the Saints have devoted themselves to the service of God.

2. But the devil cannot do us any harm provided that we do not listen to his evil suggestions. No one sins unless he desires to do so. But it is imperative that we maintain a resolute will, and be prudent lest we be ensnared by the wiles of the devil; we must be armed with courage and fortitude, so that we do not yield in the daily conflict.

3. Among the first of those who will com to our aid, if we call upon them with fervour will be the glorious Saint Anthony, who, just as he was in life a source of dread to the demons, now will show us the way in which to gain the palm of victory in our warfare against the devil and his companions. Invoke the Saint with fervour and the devil will flee from you.

Meditate for a while on these truths and then recite the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory be.

Here ask the grace which you desire to receive.

Concluding Prayer