CHAPLET OF SAINT PHILOMENA
How to pray the Chaplet of St. Philomena
The Saint Philomena chaplet is made with 16 beads. It consists of 13 red beads in a circle, that symbolize her martyrdom and 3 white beads between the Saint Philomena medal and centerpiece, that symbolize her virginity and purity. The 13 beads also symbolize the 13 years she spent on earth.
How to pray:
On the medal pray:
The Apostle's Creed - to ask for the grace of faith.
1st White Bead pray:
The Our Father - in honor of The Father
2nd White Bead pray:
The Our Father - in honor of The Son
3rd White Bead pray:
The Our Father - in honor of The Holy Spirit
On each Red Bead pray:
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.
In conclusion 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 which He has crowned thee, and I beg thee to obtain for me from God the graces I ask through thy intercession. Amen.