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Binechi · « **on:** August 11, 2016, 12:37:49 PM »

St. Philomena

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Novena in Honor of St. Philomena
The Little Wonder-Worker

O Glorious virgin and martyr, beloved child of God, blessed Philomena! I rejoice in thy glory, and give God thanks that He has bestowed on thee such power, for the glory of His name, for the edification of His Church, and to honor thy merits in life, and thy sufferings and martyrdom in death. Looking up to thee in heaven, I rejoice to see thee so exalted, so powerful, so pure, so generous. I congratulate thee on being so faithful to the precepts and counsels of Jesus Christ, while on earth, and on being so munificently rewarded by Him in heaven. Moved by thine example to the practice of solid virtue, filled with hope; at the view of the rewards bestowed upon thee, I resolve to imitate thee in the avoidance of all evil, and in the fulfillment of God's holy will. Assist me, O glorious little saint, by thy powerful intercession, and obtain especially for me perfect purity--invincible fortitude in all trials, temptations, and sufferings--generosity which refuses nothing to God--and love stronger than death for the one true Faith--a ready and willing obedience to the Holy Roman Catholic Church and to the True Sovereign Pontiff, the common Father of all the faithful, the pastors and of their flocks, and vicegerent of Jesus Christ throughout the universe.

Beside these favors which I have now asked through thy powerful intercession, O blessed Philomena! I also ask an additional grace and favor, which I have the fullest confidence of obtaining through thy powerful intercession.

(Here mention the graces and favors)

Surely God, who is so good, and for whom thou hast given up thy life--God who is so good, and who has bestowed so many gifts and favors upon and through thee--God who is so good as to have died for me, and to give Himself to me in Holy Communion--God who is so good as to have revealed the burning love of His sacred Heart for me, surely He will not refuse to hearken graciously to thy prayers, to my supplications, and even to His own desire to help the afflicted. For this do I hope, while I put all my confidence in God and in thee, O blessed Philomena! Amen.

O Jesus, grant me grace to love Thee, and to make others love Thee. O Mary, my tender Mother, obtain for me a great love for Thy divine Son Jesus. Holy St. Joseph, bless me and intercede for me. St. Philomena, pray for me. Amen.

Binechi · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2016, 12:42:48 PM »

The Litany of St. Philomena

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Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us,
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.

St. Philomena child of benediction,
Pray for us. *

St. Philomena the daughter of light, *
St. Philomena, who from infancy chose Jesus Christ for your spouse, *
St. Philomena, who despised with heroic courage the greatest honors, in order to remain faithful to Christ, *
St. Philomena, whose faith and love for Jesus Christ could not be shaken, either by promises or threats, *
St. Philomena, whose constancy could not be diminished, either by the supplications of a father, or the tenderness of a mother, *
St. Philomena, who by your love of sufferings, merited to be consoled by Jesus, *
St. Philomena, whose ardor to endure new torments augmented every day, *
St. Philomena, whom God confided to the care of Angels, and who by their assistance defeated the rage of your persecutors, *
St. Philomena, whose glory God was pleased to manifest by continual wonders, *
St. Philomena, who endured several kinds of martyrdom from the different punishments you suffered, *
St. Philomena, who, by your example, drew many souls to Faith, *
St. Philomena, bound to a pillar and struck with reeds, *
St. Philomena, perfect model of Christian virgins, *
St. Philomena, special protectress of those who honor you, *
St. Philomena, whom the Church honors and reveres as an illustrious virgin and martyr of Jesus Christ, *
St. Philomena, now in possession of immortal honor, *

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us

V. Pray for us, St. Philomena!
R. That we may, like you, consecrate our entire lives to the love of Jesus.

Let us pray:

O Glorious virgin and martyr, whose glory God has been pleased to manifest by shining miracles! we address ourselves to you with entire confidence. Obtain for us, that, following your example, we may generously combat all that opposes the reign of Jesus Christ in our hearts, that He may ornament them with thy virtues, with that angelic purity of which you are so perfect a model; it order that, enkindled with a love for Jesus, we may walk constantly in the way He has pointed out to us, and partake one day of your eternal felicity. Amen.

Act of Consecration to Saint Philomena(To be said on the 11th day of every month.)

Illustrious Virgin and Martyr, St. Philomcna, whose name and miracles are known even to the ends of the earth, graciously be pleased with the confidence we place in thy intercession, as we come to commend to thy special protection the health of our little family. Obtain for us health of soul and body, for in these days we have need of both. Make us strong in word and work, so that every thought, word and action of our lives may procure the glory of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

St. Philomena, pray for us. (Three times.)

Binechi · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2016, 01:00:19 PM »

Chaplet of St. Philomena

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A simple Chaplet was composed by the Cure of Ars, and consists in the praying of the Creed, three Our Fathers in praise and glory to the three persons of the Holy Trinity, thirteen Hail Marys in honor of the thirteen years of the life of the "princess" saint, or the following prayer as a substitute for the Hail Mary:

Hail, O Holy St. Philomena, my dear patroness. As my advocate with thy divine spouse, intercede for me now and at the hour of my death. St. Philomena, beloved daughter of Jesus and of Mary, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Amen.

The chaplet ends with the invocation:

Hail, O illustrious St. 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

In 1837, the Cure of Ars erected the first chapel in France
dedicated to his "dear little saint."

Prayer to Saint Philomena

Illustrious virgin and martyr, Saint Philomena, behold me prostrate before the throne whereon it has pleased the Most Holy Trinity to set thee. Full of confidence in thy protection, I entreat thee to intercede for me with God. Ah! from the heights of heaven deign to cast a glance upon thy humble client. Spouse of Christ, sustain me in suffering, fortify me in temptation, protect me in the dangers surrounding me, obtain for me the graces necessary to me, and in particular [mention your special intentions]. Above all, assist me at the hour of my death. Amen.

Hymn: Virginis Proles

Son of a virgin, Maker of Thy Mother,
Thou, Rod and Blossom from a Stem unstained,
While we a Virgin's triumphs are rehearsing,
Hear our petition.

Lo, on Thy handmaid fell a twofold blessing,
Who, in her body vanquishing the weakness,
In that same body, grace from heaven obtaining,
Bore the world witness.

Death, nor the rending pains of death appalled her;
Bondage and torment found her undefeated:
So by the shedding of her blood attained she
Heavenly guerdon.

Fountain of mercy, hear the prayer she offers;
Purge our offenses, pardon our transgressions,
So that hereafter we to Thee may render
Praise with thanksgiving.

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Cantarella · « **Reply #3 on:** August 11, 2016, 10:30:11 PM »

This is the original statue of Saint Philomena which is located in Molokai Hawaii. In the very Church constructed and dedicated in her honor, by Father Damien of Molokai. Father Damien developed a devotion to the child saint and encouraged many Hawaiian converts, under his care to venerate her as well.