Collection Of Chaplets And Rosaries
Chaplet for the Dead
This rosary consists of four decades (40 beads)
in memory of the forty hours which Our Lord is thought to have spent
in Limbo. There are also the 5 introductory beads as on the Dominican
Rosary.
One begins and ends this chaplet with the De profundis or an Our
Father and Hail Mary. On the large beads is made acts of faith, hope,
and charity. On each small bead is said: "Sweet Heart of Mary, be my
salvation." Each decade is concluded with: "Eternal rest grant unto
them, etc."
Compilers note: I gather the complete final prayer is as follows:
V. Eternal rest grant unto him/her, O Lord.
R. And let perpetual light shine upon him/her.
V. May he/she rest in peace.
R. Amen.
V. May his/her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen. +
May the love of God and the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ bless us
and console us and gently wipe every tear from our eyes: in the name
of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
R. Amen.
Blessed Sacrament Chaplet
Blessed Sacrament Beads (Blessed Sacrament Fathers). These consist
of a medal of the Blessed Sacrament and 33 beads, recalling the 33
years of Christ's life on earth.
On the medal one makes a spiritual communion as follows: "As I
cannot now receive Thee, my Jesus, in Holy Communion, come,
spiritually into my heart, and make it Thine own forever."
On each bead say: "Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament on the altar
have mercy on us!"
Approved May 30, 1911 by Pope Pius X (The Holy Father has granted to
the entire world 300 days indulgence each time the above prayer is
recited.)
The Brigittine Rosary
The Brigittin Rosary (Brigittine Fathers). The Brigittine Rosary
consists of 6 decades of 10 beads each. There are 3 additional beads
at the end. Each decade consists of 1 Our Father, 10 Hail Marys. The
Apostle's Creed is said on the crucifix.
The 63 Hail Marys are in remembrance of the 63 years of Mary's
earthly life according to one traditional account. The 7 Our Fathers,
said on the large beads between each decade, are in remembrance of the
Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys of the Blessed Virgin.
Chaplet of the Five Wounds
Chaplet of the Five Wounds of Christ . This chaplet consists of
5 groups of 5 beads each. For each bead, pray one Glory Be and
one Hail Mary for the Sorrowful Virgin. As one prays each group,
one meditates on the Wounds of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Invocations in honor of the Holy Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
On the large beads pray: "Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Wounds
of Our Lord Jesus Christ to heal the wounds of our souls. Amen."
On the small beads pray: "My Jesus, pardon and mercy through the
merits of Thy Sacred Wounds. Amen."
Medals are usually attached to the beads or 3 beads are added at the
beginning of the chaplet. These medals display the Wounds of Christ
on one side and Our Lady of Sorrows on the other. The medals are not
necessary either for blessing or for obtaining the indulgences. The
medals are ordinarily arranged so that one meditates first on the
Wound in the left foot of Our Lord, then the Wound in the right foot,
the left hand, the right hand, and finally the Wound in the sacred
side of Jesus.
The earliest mention of the Rosary of the Five Wounds is found
in a document dating back to 1821. The Platea of Saints John and
Paul, at Rome, relates "The Most Rev. Fr. General, acting in
accordance with our spirit to promote devotion to the Passion of Our
Lord, obtained permission to bless the Chaplet of the Five Wounds, at
the same time enriching it with indulgences." This chaplet was first
approved by a decree of Pius VII dated Jan. 22, 1822.
The Chaplet of the Seven Dolors of Our Lady
The Rosary of the Seven Sorrows consists of 7 groups of 7 beads, with
3 additional beads and a crucifix. The 7 groups of 7 Hail Marys are
recited in remembrance of the Seven Sorrows of Mary, namely:
1. The Prophecy of Simeon
2. The flight into Egypt
3. The loss of the Child Jesus
4. Mary meets Jesus carrying His cross
5. The crucifixion
6. Mary receives the body of Jesus from the cross
7. The body of Jesus is placed in the tomb
Three Hail Marys are added in remembrance of the tears of Mary shed
because of the suffering of her Divine Son. These are said to obtain
true sorrow for our sins. Following is the concluding prayer.
V. Pray for us, O most sorrowful Virgin
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ
Prayer
Lord Jesus, we now implore, both for the present and for the hour of
our death, the intercession of the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Thy
Mother, whose holy soul was pierced at the time of Thy Passion by a
sword of grief. Grant us this favor, O Saviour of the world, Who
livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Ghost for ever and
ever. Amen.
Our Lady of Sorrows Franciscan Crown
Seven Dolours (Sorrows) of Mary Seven Joys of Mary
_______________________________ __________________
1. Prophecy of Simeon 1. Anunciation
2. Flight into Egypt 2. Visitation
3. Three-day Separation from 3. Birth of Jesus in a Cave
Jesus in Jerusalem in Bethlehem
4. Meeting Christ on the Road 4. Adoration of the Magi
to Calvary
5. Crucifixion and Death 5. Finding of the Child Jesus
of Jesus Christ in the Temple
6. Our Lord is Taken Down 6. Apparition of the Risen Christ
from the Cross (Pieta) to His Blessed Mother
7. Our Lord and Saviour Jesus 7. Repose of the Blessed Virgin
Christ is Buried in the Tomb Mary and His Coronation of
Mary and All the Saints
Chaplet of the Seven Dolours (Card)
This is a devotion instituted in the course of the thirteenth
century, in honor of the sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary, endured
by her in compassion for the suffering and death of her Divine Son.
It is practiced upon a Chaplet composed of seven times seven beads,
each portion of seven being divided from the rest by medals,
representing the seven principal sorrows of her life. In the use of
it a Hail, Mary has to be said on each of the beads, with one Our
Father before every seven Hail, Marys; and at the end of all, three
Hail, Marys are to be said, in honor of the sorrowful tears of our
Lady.
While reciting the first Our Father, and seven Hail Marys, reflect on
and sympathize in the sorrow of our Blessed Lady, when she presented
her Divine Child in the Temple, and heard from the aged Simeon that a
sword of grief should pierce her soul on His account.
Our Father, seven Hail, Marys.
At the second medal, reflect on her sorrow when, to escape the
cruelty of King Herod, she was forced to fly into Egypt with St.
Joseph and her beloved Child.
Our Father, seven Hail, Marys.
At the third medal, reflect on her grief, when, in returning from
Jerusalem she perceived that she had lost her dear Jesus, whom she
sought sorrowing during three days.
Our Father, seven Hail, Marys.
At the fourth, reflect on her meeting her Divine Son, all bruised and
mangled, carrying His cross to Calvary, and seeing Him fall under His
heavy weight.
Our Father, seven Hail, Marys.
At the fifth, reflect on her standing by when her Divine Son was
lifted up on the cross, and the blood flowed in streams from His
sacred wounds.
Our Father, seven Hail, Marys.
At the sixth, reflect on her sorrow, when her Divine Son was taken
down from the cross, and she received Him into her arms.
Our Father, seven Hail, Marys.
Seventhly, and lastly, contemplate her following His sacred body, as
it was borne by Joseph of Arimathea, and Nicodemus, to the sepulchre,
inclosed there, and hidden from her sight.
Our Father, seven Hail, Marys.
Three Hail, Marys, as mentioned before, in honor of her tears.
INDULGENCES
Benedict XIII., September 26th, 1724, granted an indulgence of two
hundred days for every Our Father and every Hail Mary to those who,
with sincere contritition, and having confessed, or firmly purposing
to confess their sins, shall recite this Chaplet on any Friday, or on
any day of Lent, on the Festival of the Seven Dolours, or within the
Octave; and one hundred days on any other day of the year.
Clement XII., December 12, 1734, confirmed these indulgences, and
moreover granted:--
1. A Plenary indulgence to those who shall have recited this Chaplet
for a month every day -- Confession, Communion and Prayers for the
Church, required as usual.
2. An indulgence of one hundred years to all who should recite it on
any day, having confessed their sins, with sincere sorrow, or at least
firmly purposing to do so.
3. One hundred and fifty years to those who should recite it on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and Holidays of obligation, with
Confession and Communion.
4. A Plenary indulgence once a year, on any day, to those who are
accustomed to recite it four times a week, on condition of Confession,
Communion, and the Recital of the Chaplet on the day of Communion.
5. Two hundred years' indulgence to all who recite it devoutly after
Confession; and to all who carry it about them, and frequently recite
it, ten years' indulgence every time they shall hear Mass, hear a
sermon, or reciting Our Father, and seven Hail Marys, shall perform
any spiritual or corporal work of mercy, in honor of our Blessed
Saviour, the Blessed Virgin Mary, or any Saint, their advocate.
All these indulgences were confimred by a decree of January 17th,
1747, and rendered applicable to the souls in Purgatory.
The Little Chaplet of the Holy Face
The purpose of the Crown or Chaplet of the Holy Face is to honor the
Five Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and to ask of God the triumph of
His holy Church.
This chaplet is composed of a cross and thirty-nine beads; of these
six are large beads and thirty-three small ones; to this chaplet is
attached a medal of the Holy Face.
On the Cross, which reminds us of the mystery of our redemption, we
begin the chaplet by saying the words: "Incline unto my aid, O God; O
Lord make haste to help me. Glory be."
The thirty-three small beads represent the thirty-three years of the
mortal life of our Divine Lord. The first thrity beads recall to us
the thirty years of His hidden life, and are divided into five parts
of six beads each, in honor of the senses of touch, hearing, sight,
smell, and taste of Jesus, and, as they were situated princippaly in
His holy face, to render reparative homage for all the sufferings
which our Lord has endured in His Face through each of these senses.
Each six beads are preceded by a a large bead, followed by a Glory be
to recall the sense we wish to honor. The three other beads mark the
three years of the public life of Our Lord, and have for their
intention to honor all the wounds of His adorable Face; there are also
preceded by a large bead, to be followed by a Glory be for the same
intention.
On each large bead is said: "My Jesus Mercy." On the small beads is
said: "Arise, O Lord! and let Thy enemies be scattered, and let them
that hate Thee fly before Thy Face."
The Glory be is recited seven times in honor of the seven last words
of Jesus upon the cross, and the Seven Dolours of the Immaculate
Virgin.
The chaplet is concluded by saying on the medal: "God, our
Protector, look down upon us and cast Thine eyes upon the Face of Thy
Christ."
This chaplet was composed by Sister Saint-Pierre, a Carmelite of
Tours. Saint Athanasius relates that the devils, on being asked what
verse in the whole Scripture they feared the most, replied: "That
with which the sixty-seventh Psalm commences: 'Let God arise, and let
His enemies be scattered let them that hate Him flee from before His
face.'" They added that this always compelled them to take flight.
Chaplet of the Holy Ghost (card)
The Chaplet of the Holy Ghost was composed in 1892 by a Franciscan
Capuchin missionary of the English province in order to give the
faithful an easy means of honoring the Holy Ghost. It was approved by
Pope Leo XIII in 1902. It is intended to be in regard to the Holy
Ghost what the Dominican Rosary is in regard to the Blessed Virgin.
This rosary consists of 5 groups of 7 beads each. Before and after
each group there are 2 large beads, that is, 12 large beads in all.
In addition there are 3 small beads at the beginning. On these three
beads one makes the sign of the Cross, recites an act of contrition
and the hymn Come Holy Ghost.
In each group the Glory be is said on the 7 small beads, an Our
Father and a Haily Mary on the 2 large beads. On the remaining 2
large beads are said the Apostles Creed and an Our Father and Hail
Mary for the intention of the Holy Father.
There is a mystery for each of the 5 groups; the number 5
commemorating the Five Wounds of Jesus which are the fountains of
grace which the Holy Ghost imparts to all men. The reflections
suggested are as follows:
THE FIRST MYSTERY
By the Holy Ghost is Jesus conceived of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Meditation: "The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the Power
of the Most High shall overshadow thee; and therefore also the Holy
which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God."
(Luke, I, 35)
The Practice: Diligently implore the aid of the Divine Spirit, and
Mary's intercession, to imitate the virtues of Jesus Christ, Who is
the Model of virtues, so that you may be made comformable to the image
of the Son of God.
THE SECOND MYSTERY
The Spirit of the Lord rested upon Jesus when he was baptized.
The Meditation: "Jesus, being baptized, forthwith came out of the
water: and lo! the heavens were opened to Him, and he saw the Spirit
of God descending as a dove, and coming upon Him." (Matthew, III, 16)
The Practice: Hold in the highest esteem the priceless gift of
sanctifying grace, infused into your soul by the Holy Ghost in
Baptism. Keep the promises to which you then pledged yourself.
Increase, by constant practice, Faith, Hope, and Charity. Ever live
as becometh children of God and members of God's true Church, so as to
obtain, hereafter, the inheritance of heaven.
THE THIRD MYSTERY
By the Spirit is Jesus led into the desert to be
tempted by the Devil.
The Meditation: "Jesus, being full of the Holy ghost, returned from
the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the desert for the space of
forty days; and was tempted by the devil." (Luke, IV, 1-2)
The Practice: Be ever grateful for the sevenfold gift of the Holy
Ghost bestowed upon you in Confirmation, for the spirit of wisdom and
understanding, of counsel and fortitude, of knowledge and piety, and
of the fear of the Lord. Faithfully yield to His Divine guidance, so
that, in all the trials and temptations of life, you may act manfully,
as becometh a perfect Christian and valiant soldier of Jesus Christ.
THE FOURTH MYSTERY
The Holy Ghost in the Church.
The Meditation: "Suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a
mighty wind coming, and it filled the whole house wehre they were
sitting....and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to
speak....the wonderful works of God." (Acts, II, 2, 4, 11.)
The Practice: Thank God for having made you a child of His Church
which is ever animated and directed by the Divine Spirit, sent into
this world for that purpose of the day of Pentecost. Hear and obey
the Holy See, the infallible mouthpiece of the Holy Ghost, and the
Church, the pillar and ground of truth. Uphold her doctrines, seek
her interests, defend her rights.
THE FIFTH MYSTERY
The Holy Ghost in the soul of the just man and just woman.
The Meditation: "Know you not that you members are the temple of the
Holy Ghost, Who is in you?" (I Cor., VI, 19.)
"Extinguish not the Spirit." (I Thess., V, 19.)
"And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God whereby you are sealed unto
the day of redemption." (Eph., IV, 30.)
The Practice: Be evver mindful of the Holy Ghost Who is within you,
and carefully cultivate purity of soul and body. Faithfully obey His
Divine Inspirations so taht you may bring forth the Fruits of the
Spirit -- Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Eenignity, Goodness,
Long-suffering, Mildness, Faith, Modesty, Continency, Chastity.
Conclude with the "I believe" as a profession of faith.
Say finally once Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory be to the Father,
for the intentions of the Sovereign Pontiff.
Chaplet of Mercy
May be said on the Rosary beads.
On the large beads: Eternal Father, I offer Thee the WOUNDS of
Our Lord Jesus Christ -- To heal the wounds
of our souls.
(300 days indulgence each time)
On the small beads: My Jesus, pardon and mercy -- Through the merits
of Thy HOLY WOUNDS.
(300 days indulgence each time)
Sacred Penetentiary, January 15, 1924.
These two invocations were taught by Our Lord to Sr. Mary Martha
Chambon, deceased, in the Vistation of Chambery, France, Marcy 21,
1907. The Sister received from Our Lord a double "Mission":
constantly to invoke the HOLY WOUNDS herself, and to revive this
devotion in the world.
Promises of Our Lord to Sr. Mary Martha
"I will grant all that is asked of Me by the invocation of My HOLY
WOUNDS. You must spread the devotion."
Chaplet of the Infant Jesus of Prague
This chaplet consists of 3 Our Fathers in honor of the Holy Family,
and 12 Hail Marys in memory of the 12 years of the Sacred Infancy of
our Divine Saviour. To this chaplet of 15 beads is attached a medal
of the Infant Jesus [of Prague].
On the medal the following invocation is said: "Divine Infant Jesus,
I adore Thy Cross and I accept all the cross Thou wilt be pleased to
send me. Adorable Trinity, I offer Thee for the glory of Thy Holy
Name of God, all the adorations of the Sacred Heart of the Holy Infant
Jesus."
Each Our Father and Hail Mary is preceded by the aspiration: "And
the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us." On terminating the
chaplet say: "Holy Infant Jesus, bless and protect us."
This devotion owers its origin to the zeal of Sister Marguerite, a
Carmelite religious, who died in France in 1648. She was
distinguished for her devotion to the Holy Child Jesus.
Chaplet of the Holy Infant Jesus (card)
The More You Honor Me
The More I Will Bless You
On the medal the following invocation is said:
"Divine Infant Jesus, I adore Thy Cross, and I accept all the crosses
Thou wilt be pleased to send me. Adorable Trinity, I offer Thee for
the glory of the Holy Name of God, all the adorations of the Sacred
Heart of the Holy Infant Jesus."
Each "Our Father" and "Hail Mary" is preceded by the aspiration:
"And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us."
On terminating the chaplet, say:
"Holy Infant Jesus, bless and protect us."
The Divine Infant revealed to His faithful servant how pleasing to
Him is this holy practice; He promised her that He would grant special
graces, above all purity of heart and innocence, to all who carried
the chaplet on their person and recited it in honor of the mysteries
of His holy infancy. As a sign of His approval, He showed her these
chaplets shining with a supernatural light.
Novena to the Infant Jesus of Prague in Urgent Need
(To be said for nine days or nine consecutive hours)
O Jesus, Who said, "Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find,
knock and it shall be opened to you," through the intercession of Mary,
Your most holy Mother, I knock, I seek, I ask that my prayer be answered.
(Mention your request.)
O Jesus, Who said, "All that you ask of the Father in My Name He will
grant you," through the intercession of Mary, Your most holy Mother,
I humbly and urgently ask Your Father in Your Name that my prayer be
granted. (Mention your request.)
O Jesus, Who said, "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My word shall
not pass," through the intercession of Mary, Your most holy Mother, I
feel confident that my prayer will be granted. (Mention your request.)
Rosary of Saint Michael and All Angels
The Rosary of Saint Michael and All Angels is a lovely Rosary
consisting of nine sets of prayers; one Our Father and three Hail
Marys is prayed for each of the nine choirs of angels. The nine
choirs of angels are:
Cherubim Dominions Principalities
Seraphim Virtues Archangels
Thrones Powers Angels
One day, Saint Michael, Prince of Angels, appeared to a devout
servant of God named Antonia d' Astonac. The Arch-angel Michael said
to her, "I wish to be honored by nine salutations corresponding to the
nine Choirs of Angels, consisting of one Our Father and three Hail
Marys for each of the angelic choirs." Saint Michael went on to
promise that anyone who prayed this devotion in his honor would have,
when approaching the Holy Altar to receive the Eucharist, an escort of
nine angels chosen by himself from each of the nine choirs of angels.
In addition, he promised that anyone who recited this devotion daily
would be given during his life Prince Michael's own protection as well
as the continual assistance of all of God's holy angels. Furthermore,
after death, such a one will obtain for himself and his relations
deliverance from purgatory.
This is the method of reciting the chaplet:
The chaplet is begun by saying the following invocation on the
Powerful Medal (Saint Benedict's Medal):
O God, come to my assistance.
O Lord, make haste to help me.
Glory be, etc.
These are the nine salutations to be followed by one Our Father and
three Hail Marys:
Following the nine salutations, pray one Our Father in honor of each
of the following leading angels: Saint Michael, Saint Gabriel, Saint
Raphael, and our Guardian Angel. Personally, I myself pray one Our
Father in honor of the following four angels: Saint Michael, Saint
Gabriel, Saint Uriel, and Saint Raphael; I requested that God make
Uriel and Raphael my guardian angels. On the Guardian Angel Medal I
say an additional Our Father for my personal Guardian Angel whose name
I do not know.
Prayer
Almighty and Everlasting God, who by a prodigy of goodness and a
merciful desire for the salvation of all men, hast appointed the most
glorious Archangel, Saint Michael, Prince of Thy Church, make us
worthy, we beseech Thee, to be delivered from all our enemies, that
none of them may harass us at the hour of death, but that we may be
conducted by him into the august presence of Thy Divine Majesty. This
we beg through the merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
OR
Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection
against the malice and snares of the devil. We humbly beseech God to
command him, and do thou, O prince of the heavenly host, by the divine
power thrust into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who roam
through the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
1
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of
Seraphim, may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of perfect
charity. Amen.
2
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of
Cherubim, may the Lord vouchsafe to grant us grace to leave the ways
of wickedness to run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen.
3
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of
Thrones, may the Lord infuse into our hearts a true and sincere spirit
of humility. Amen.
4
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial choir of
Dominions, may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and subdue
our unruly passions. Amen.
5
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial choir of
Powers, may the Lord vouchsafe to protect our souls against the snares
and temptations of the devil. Amen.
6
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of
Virtues, may the Lord preserve us from evil and suffer us not to fall
into temptation. Amen.
7
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of
Principalities, may God fill our souls with a true spirit of
obedience. Amen.
8
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of
Archangels, may the Lord give us perseverence in faith and in all good
works, in order that we gain the glory of Paradise. Amen.
9
By the intercession of Saint Michael and the celestial Choir of
Angels, may the Lord grant us to be protected by them in this mortal
life and conducted hereafter to eternal glory. Amen.
10 Saint Michael
11 Saint Gabriel
12 Saint Raphael
The chaplet is concluded with the following prayers on the Prince
Michael side of the second medal:
O glorious Prince Saint Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly
hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the
house of the Divine King, and our admirable conductor, thou who dost
shine with excellence and superhuman virtue, vouchsafe to deliver us
from all evil, who turn to thee with confidence, and enable us by thy
gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day.
V. Pray for us, O glorious Saint Michael, Prince of the Church of
Jesus Christ.
R. That we may be made worthy of His promises.
Chaplet of St. Michael Archangel
The chaplet is said by starting with the Our Father bead nearest the central
joining and leaving the last 4 beads nearest the medal for last.
V. O God, come to my assistance.
R. O Lord, make haste to help me. [Gloria Patri]
Salutation 1: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 1st Choir of Angels
By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of
Seraphim, may the Lord make us worthy to burn with the fire of
perfect charity. Amen.
Salutation 2: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 2nd Choir of Angels
By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of
Cherubim, may the Lord vouchsafe to grant us grace to leave the
ways of wickedness and run in the paths of Christian perfection.
Amen.
Salutation 3: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 3rd Choir of Angels
By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of
Thrones, may the Lord infuse into our hearts a true and sincere
spirit of humility. Amen.
Salutation 4: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 4th Choir of Angels
By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of
Dominions, may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and
subdue our unruly passions. Amen.
Salutation 5: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 5th Choir of Angels
By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of
Powers, may the Lord vouchsafe to protect our souls against the
snares and temptations of the devil. Amen.
Salutation 6: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 6th Choir of Angels
By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of
Virtues, may the Lord preserve us from evil, an suffer us not to
fall into temptation. Amen.
Salutation 7: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 7th Choir of Angels
By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of
Principalities, may God fill our souls with a true spirit of
obedience. Amen.
Salutation 8: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 8th Choir of Angels
By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of
Archangels, may the Lord give us perseverance in faith and in
all good works, in order that we gain the glory of Paradise.
Amen.
Salutation 9: 1 Pater & 4 Aves in honor of the 9th Choir of Angels
By the intercession of St. Michael and the Celestial choir of
Angels, may the Lord grant us to be protected by them in this
mortal life and conducted hereafter to eternal glory. Amen.
At the end, say 4 Paters on the 4 large beads nearest the medal:
The 1st in honor of St. Michael
The 2nd in honor of St. Gabriel
The 3rd in honor of St. Raphael
The 4th in honor of St. Uriel
Then say the following invocation:
O glorious Prince St. Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts,
guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of
the divine King, and our admirable conductor, thou who dost shine with
excellence and superhuman virtue, vouchsafe to deliver us from all evil,
who turn to thee with confidence, and enable us by thy gracious protection
to serve God more and more faithfully every day. Amen.
V. Pray for us, O Glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ.
R. That we may be made worthy of His Promises.
Prayer on the medal:
Almighty and everlasting God, who by a prodigy of Goodness and a merciful
desire for the salvation of all men, has appointed the most glorious
Archangel St. Michael, Prince of Thy Church, make us worthy, we beseech Thee,
to be delivered by his powerful protection from all our enemies, that none of
them may harass us at the hour of our death, but that we may be conducted by
him into the august presence of Thy Divine Majesty. This we beg through the
merits of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Chaplet of Saint Anthony
Chaplet of Saint Anthony (Franciscan). The Chaplet of St. Anthony is
composed of thirteen groups (or decades) of three beads each, at the
end of which may be a medal of Saint Anthony holding the Infant Jesus.
On the first bead of each group (or decade) is said the Our Father, on
the second the Hail Mary, and on the third the Glory Be to the Father,
etc. At the end the Miraculous Responsory is recited:
If miracles thou fain wouldst see
Do, error, death, calamity,
The leprous stain, the demon flies,
From beds of pain the sick arise.
The hungry seas forego their prey,
The prisoner's cruel chains give way;
While palsied limbs and chattels lost,
Both young and old recovered boast.
And perils perish; plenty's hoard
Is heaped on hunger's famished board;
Let those relate who know it well,
Let Padua of her patron tell.
The hungry seas, etc.
Glory be to the Father, etc.
The hungry seas, etc.
V. Pray for us Blessed Anthony.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let Us Pray
O God! Let 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 may deserve to possess
eternal joy. Through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
During the prayers meditation on the following virtues of the saint
is recommended: Faith, Hope, Charity, Love of Jesus, Prudence,
Justice, Patience, Penance, Humility, Purity, Obedience, Poverty,
Spirit of Prayer, and Union with God.
An indulgence of one hundred days each time. A plenary indulgence,
once a month.
Another method calls for meditation on the following thirteen
petitions while reciting thirteen times the Our Father, Hail Mary,
Glory be.
1. Saint Anthony, raiseth the dead, pray for those Christians now
in their agony, and for our dear departed.
2. Saint Anthony, zealous preacher of the Gospel, fortify us
against the errors of the enemies of God, and pray for the
Pope and the Church.
3. Saint Anthony, powerful with the Heart of Jesus, preserve us
from the calamities which threaten us on account of our sins.
4. Saint Anthony, who drivest away devils, make us triumph over
their snares.
5. Saint Anthony, lily of heavenly purity, purify us from the
stains of the soul and preserve our bodies from all dangers.
6. Saint Anthony, healer of the sick, cure our diseases and
preserve us in health.
7. Saint Anthony, guide of travellers, bring to safe harbor those
who are in danger of perishing, and calm the troubled waves of
passion which agitate our souls.
8. Saint Anthony, liberator of captives, deliver us from the
captivity of evil.
9. Saint Anthony, who restorest to young and old the use of their
limbs, obtain for us the perfect use of the senses of our body
and the faculties of our soul.
10. Saint Anthony, finder of lost things, help us to find all that
we lost in the spiritual and temporal order.
11. Saint Anthony, protected by Mary, avert the dangers which
threaten our body and our soul.
12. Saint Anthony, helper of the poor, help us in our needs and
give bread and work to those who ask.
13. Saint Anthony, we thankfully proclaim thy miraculous power,
and we beseech thee to protect us all the days of our life.
(At times this chaplet may be composed of 13 beads instead of 13
groups of 3 beads each.)
PRAYER TO OBTAIN FROM SAINT ANTHONY THE RESTORATION OF THINGS THAT
ARE LOST.
Great Saint Anthony, who hast received from God a special power to
recover lost things, help me that I may find that which I am now
seeking. Obtain for me, also, an active faith, perfect docility to
the inspirations of grace, disgust for the vain pleasures of the
world, and an ardent desire for the imperishable goods of an
everlasting happiness. Amen.
Crown of Saint Philomena
This crown consists of a medal of Saint Philomena and Saint John
Vianney, of 3 white beads and 13 red beads.
On the medal the Apostles Creed is said. On the 3 white beads are
said 3 Our Fathers in honor of the Three Divine Persons in
thanksgiving for graces granted to Saint Philomena and for favors
obtained through her intercession. On the 13 red beads are said the
following: "Hail, O holy Saint Philomena, whom I acknowledge after
mary as my advocate with thy Divine Spouse, intercede for me now and
at the hour of my death. Saint Philomena, beloved daughter of Jesus
and Mary, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Amen."
Concluding prayer: "Hail, O illustrious Saint Philomena, who so
courageously shed thy blood for Christ, I bless the Lord for all the
graces He has bestowed upon thee during thy life, especially at thy
death. I praise and glorify Him for the honor and power with which He
has crowned thee and I beg thee to obtain for me from God the graces I
ask through thy intercession. Amen."
Chaplet of Saint Philomena (card)
The Chaplet consists of three white beads and thirteen red beads. On
the medal say the Apostle's Creed to ask for the grace of faith.
On each of the white beads say an Our Father in honor of the three
Divine Persons of the Blessed Trinity in thanksgiving for all favors
obtained through her intercession.
On each of the red beads, which are thirteen in number to commemorate
the thirteen years that St. Philomena spent on earth, say the
following prayer:
Hail, O Holy St. Philomena, whom I acknowledge, after Mary, as my
advocate with the Divine Spouse, intercede for me now and at the hour
of my death.
St. Philomena, beloved daughter of Jesus and Mary, pray for us who
have recourse to thee.
Amen.
ON THE MEDAL SAY:
Hail, O illustrious St. Philomena, who shed so courageously your
blood for Christ, I bless the Lord for all the graces He has bestowed
upon thee during thy life, and especially at thy death; I praise and
glorify Him for the honor and power with whcih He has crowned thee,
and I beg thee to obtain for me from God the graces I ask through thy
intercession.