On June 13th, Saint Anthony’s Day is celebrated, one of the most popular in the Catholic tradition and popularly known as the “matchmaking saint”. The date is marked by manifestations of faith, devotion and popular customs that span generations.

On this day, it is possible to take advantage of the opportunity to perform sympathies and say prayers dedicated to the saint, whether with the aim of strengthening and protecting an existing relationship, or to ask for help in the search for a new love.

According to spiritualist Juliana Viveiros, sympathies and prayers can help to more easily achieve what you want for your relationship as a couple. But remember that the main “ingredient” is faith! You have to believe to be able to direct the energy more firmly.

“Santo Antônio is well known for helping in matters of love, and the friendliness of this santo it is one of the strongest”, says the spiritualist, who recommends believing in the power of the saint, recognizing the magic he transmits.

Next, check out 8 spells and prayers to attract love on Saint Anthony’s Day!

1. Sympathy to find love

Materials

• 7 rosas
• 1 glass vase
• Water for flores​
• 1 image of Saint Anthony

How to do it

Place the roses in the glass vase with the water. Leave the vase with the flowers in front of the image of Saint Anthony (on June 13th). Every day, say a prayer to the saint asking for the blessing of meeting someone special. When the roses fade, remove them from the vase and leave them near a church where many weddings are held.

2. Sympathy to decide between two loves

Materials

• 1 vela branca

How to do it

Light the white candle and say three Our Fathers to the saint. Afterwards, wait for the intercessor’s help and stay alert, as you may discover some secret or defect about one of your loves.

3. Prayer to protect the relationship

Saint Anthony, you who are invoked as protector of lovers, watch over me at this important stage of my existence so that this beautiful time of my life is not disturbed with frivolities and inconsistent dreams.

Help me to get to know this person that God has placed by my side better, so that she also gets to know me better. So, together, let us prepare our future, where a family awaits us that, with your protection, will be full of love, of happiness and, above all, full of God’s blessing.

Saint Anthony, bless this relationship of ours, so that it runs in love, purity, understanding, sincerity and God’s approval. Amen.

4. Want to know the name of your future husband/wife

Materials

• 2 pieces of paper
• 1 pen
• 1 cup
• Water

How to do it

Fill a glass with water and write each suitor’s name separately on pieces of paper. Fold the papers and place them in the cup. Then store it in a quiet place. The next day, look at the more open paper: this will reveal who your future husband/wife could be.

5. Love to get married

Materials

• 1 rose with thorns
• 1 perfume you normally wear

How to do it

Remove the thorns from the rose and place them inside your perfume bottle. Ask Santo Antônio to move it out of the way. couple anything that prevents marriage. Leave the rose near a church where many weddings are held. Use perfume whenever you meet your love.

6. Prayer to reconnect

My Saint Anthony, who cares for human happiness, in love I beg you to do (ex-partner’s name or companion) love me deeply, may he/she reach behind me like the herbs of the field reach the foot of the cross. He will give me everything, he will hide nothing from me, he will deny me nothing and he will always be faithful to me. What (ex-partner’s name or companion) come looking for me. What (ex-partner’s name or companion) don’t have a second of peace in your life while you’re away from me from this moment on! Amen!

7. Prayer to find a boyfriend

My great friend, Saint Anthony, you who are the protector of lovers, look at me, at my life, at my desires. Defend me from dangers, keep failures, disappointments and disenchantment away from me. It makes me realistic, confident, dignified and joyful.

May I find a boyfriend who pleases me, is hardworking, virtuous and responsible. May I know how to walk towards the future and towards life as a couple with the dispositions of someone who has received from God a sacred vocation and a social duty.

May my relationship be happy and my love without measure. May all lovers seek mutual understanding, communion of life and growth in faith. So be it.

8. Prayer to Saint Anthony to open the paths in love

Saint Anthony, messenger of God and friend of afflicted souls, today I raise my voice and my heart to you. You who are known for finding what was lost, restoring what was broken and opening paths where everything seemed closed, now walk by my side.

Intercede before the Most High so that my life may be clothed with true love, sincere union, blessed prosperity and lasting peace. May your light dispel the darkness of doubts and afflictions, and may your miracles be manifested in each area that needs rebirth.

Saint Anthony, break the invisible chains that bind me, remove the blocks that impede my progress and place before me the right opportunities, the right people and the perfect blessings, according to the divine plan.

Just as you led so many to the realization of their ordersguides me with the same tenderness and firmness. May my steps be firm in faith, my mind clear in decisions and my heart open to receive what Heaven intends for me.

Beloved Saint, may the doors open, may the bonds strengthen and may the impossible become reality, to the glory of God and living testimony of Your intercession. Amen!

Have faith and gratitude

Saint Anthony has a strong connection with God and, especially, with the baby Jesus. It was Christ who guided him to the path of faith and Divine love. With these sympathies and prayers, you will obtain the help of the Saint and divine help. “Have faith and express your sympathy with all your heart. Don’t forget to always be grateful when you receive assistance”, advises spiritualist Juliana Viveiros.

By Luana Farias e EdiCase Editorial