Prayer to Saint Anthony of Padua, Liberator of Prisoners
Dear Saint Anthony, I am imprisoned by walls of selfishness, prejudice, suspicion. I am enslaved by human respect and the fear of other people's opinions of me. Saint Anthony, Liberator of Prisoners, tear down my prison walls. Break the chains that hold me captive. Make me free with the freedom Christ has won for me. To your powerful intercession I also recommend these intentions. [name them]
Franciscan Mission Associates

Popular tradition maintains that Saint Anthony gave a prayer to a poor woman who sought help against evil temptations. Pope Sixtus V, a Franciscan, had the prayer carved at the base of the obelisk, which he erected in St. Peter's Square in Rome. Here is the original Latin:
Ecce Crucem Domini! +
Fugite partes adversae! +
Vicit Leo de tribu Juda, +
Radix David! Alleluia!
Here is the English translation:
Behold the Cross of the Lord! +
Be gone all evil powers! +
The Lion of the tribe of Judah, + [More]

The Memorare of Saint Anthony
Remember, O thou miracle-working Saint, that it never was heard that thou hast left without help or relief anyone who in his need had recourse to thee. Animated with the most lively confidence, nay, even with full conviction of not being refused, I fly for refuge to thee, O most favoured and blessed friend of the Infant Jesus! O eloquent preacher of the Divine mercies, despise not my supplications, but, bringing them before the Throne of God, strengthen them by … [More]