A spy took photos of a politician Sebastian Lopez when he was with his mistress and ruined his career. Sebastian thanks Saint Anthony of Padua with this retablo because he managed to save his marriage and move forward.

Dear San Antonio, please help my friend Willie find his silver belt buckle. He suspects the plumber took it. Maybe he just misplaced it. Give him the sentido to look in his top drawer.

Help me, Saint Anthony, to motivate my husband who is losing interest in me.

Ruth Velazco

The day of my wedding was the happiest day of my life because I married a good man, hard-working and handsome. When we came out of the church we got on his horse and went to his ranch. The children waved to us and ran along. I give thanks to Saint Anthony for so much happiness.

Thanks, Saint Anthony, because I’ve found my second half. He’s little bit short but it doesn’t matter.

Ilse Vega

When I thought I’d remain an old maid, Toño came to my life. He loves me and makes me happy. I thank Saint Anthony, and I should’ve kept my chin up.

Hermelinda Sanchez

I got this great idea to propose to my Chabelita in a trajinera-boat at Xochimilco. I thought it would be very romantic. But then I got so nervous I slipped and I fell into lake. I give infinite thanks to Saint Anthony of Padua because I didn’t lose the ring—it fell inside the boat—and, despite this embarrassing moment, my fiancée said “yes” which made me very happy.

Ramiro Tellez, Mexico City

My friend Eladio and I are known as real men and tough guys, that’s why everybody in the town respects us. We give thanks to Saint Anthony of Padua with this retablo because no one knows about our big secret that we go to the mountains to be free with our love.

Zacarias N. — Chihuahua, Mexico

I wanted to impress my girlfriend and prepare a romantic dinner for our anniversary. I don’t know how to cook so I checked the recipes on the internet. I give thanks to Saint Anthony for my girl didn’t break up with me that night because the food was very bad, I messed up with salt and seasoning. At the end we ordered a pizza.

Efrain Tellez \ Tuxtla Gutiérrez, Chiapas

Carlos Garcia wanted to get on with one slut but she didn’t respond to him. Then he prayed to Saint Anthony, and he made it so Carlos finally, after insisting so much, won the girl over. He brings the present retablo with infinite thanks.

I thank Saint Anthony for sending me the sugar daddy which I asked for. Though I wish he could find me a bearded one who would be much higher, handsome and not divorced.

Mexico City, 2018
Alison Saldibar

The widow Ana Maria Rivera brings the present retablo to Saint Anthony thanking him for, despite being 80 years old and having 13 kids, she still found her love.

San Nicolas, 1917

I bring this retablo as testimony of gratitude to Saint Anthony of Padua who made so that Lolita became my fiancée. I was afraid she’d reject me since I wasn’t of equal position with her. But I loved her so much. Now we’re happy together, and her family is happy as well.

Benito Cruz — Guanajuato, 1946