Throughout his ministry, St. Anthony of Padua had a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother. It is said that he urged his followers to daily recite a Three Hail Mary Novena.
The practice of this devotion was simple, and consisted of praying three consecutive Hail Marys. Often this would be connected with an intention of purity, though it is not restricted to that intention.
In particular, it was a devotion that was most often recited in the evening hours, as the Catholic Encyclopedia explains.
St. Anthony of Padua loved reciting the name of Mary, and said the following words about the practice.
If you are looking for a simple way to invoke God's blessing into your life, try reciting the Hail Mary three times in honor of the Trinity and trust in his marvelous plan.
