The Miralculous Responsory

The Miraculous Responsory is a powerful and highly indulgenced prayer, sometimes known as the "Si quaeris" from the first words of the Latin translation. It  is generally attributed to St. Bonaventure, and is considered to have been composed by him on the occasion of the discovery of the incorrupt tongue of St. Anthony.
When they opened the tomb of St. Anthony his bones were there but his whole vocal chord and speaking mechanism was intact thrity-two years later. This remarkable discovery was made in the year 1263 when the saint's relics were transferred to the Basilica which had been built in his honor in Padua. When the tomb was opened it was found that the flesh had crumbled to dust but that the tongue was intact, and had the appearance of the tongue of a living man. The Responsory is a very popular means of honoring St. Anthony and of seeking his aid, especially in the recovery of things that have been lost.  

The Responsory: 
If you seek for miracles, 
Death, error, all calamities, 
The demons fly, and leprosy, 
And health succeeds infirmities. 

 The sea obeys and fetters break, And lifeless limbs thou dost restore; Whilst treasures lost are found again, When young and old thine aid implore. 
All dangers vanish at thy prayer, 
The direst need doth quickly flee. 
Let those who know thy power proclaim, 
Let Paduans say these are of thee. 

The sea obeys and fetters break, And lifeless limbs thou dost restore; Whilst treasures lost are found again, When young and old thine aid implore. 

To Father, Son may glory be 
And Holy Ghost eternally. 

The sea obeys and fetters break, And lifeless limbs thou dost restore; Whilst treasures lost are found again, When young and old thine aid implore. 

V. Pray for us, Blessed Anthony. 
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. 

Let us pray 
O God, may the votive commemoration of Blessed Anthony, Thy Confessor, be a source of joy to Thy Church, that she may always be fortified with spiritual assistance, and deserve to enjoy eternal happiness. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Try this most miraculous prayer and please remember to send any your donation to the San Antonio Mission the address down below. Pray for a miracle they do happen

St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us. Mark