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NOVENA TO OUR LADY OF PENAFRANCIA A-queduct of the divine graces, grant me abundant tears with which to wash
FIRST DAY
Act of Contrition
My Lord, Jesus Christ true God and true man, in whom I believe, in whom I
hope and whom I love above all things, I am deeply sorry for having offended
Thee, because thou art infinite goodness. I promise never more to offend thee,
with the help of thy divine grace, and through the powerful intercession of the
blessed Mother, the Holy Virgin Mary, whom I would like to honor all the days
of my life, but most particularly during this novena which I dedicate to the glory
of her most holy name. Amen.
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for us!
O most lovable Queen and Mother Mary, whose sweet name gladdens the
heavens, consoles the earth and daunts hell. O peerless greatness granted to
thee by Him who is omnipotent, that all might share in the benefit of that
plenitude; namely: the sick their cure, the sorrowful their consolation, the
sinners their forgiveness, the angels their joy and the Blessed Trinity untold
glory. To you I have recourse in this novena, as an armour for my defense, as a
medicine for my health, as a consolation for my grief, as an effective relief for
my burdens, as a help unto the remission of my sins and as a universal remedy
for all my needs. Therefore I beseech Thee time and again and frequently
repeat these sweet words:
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for us,
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for us,
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for us.
May I deserve from thy mercy and benevolence a participation in the benign
influence of thy name and may I become one of thy most faithful children, so
that living always under this precious protection, may I be granted the special
intention of this novena, if it be for the greater honor and glory of God and the
salvation of my soul. Amen.
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for us.
(Now we greet the most sweet name of Mary with the following prayers and
Hail Mary’s):
M-other most beloved, in all the occasions of my life remember me, miserable
sinner.
Hall Mary …
away my sins.
Hall Mary …
R-oyal Queen of heaven and earth be my help and defense against the assaults
of my enemies.
Hall Mary …
I-llustrious and beloved daughter of Joaquin and Ana, pray thy divine Son to
grant me the graces I need for my salvation.
Hall Mary …
A-dvocate and refuge of sinners, be at my bedside at the hour of my death and
open for me the portals of heaven.
Hall Mary …
(A short pause follows m which one may ask from Our Lord through the
powerful intercession of the Blessed Virgin of Penafrancia, the special graces
desired in this novena. Then the following concluding prayer is said:)
Concluding Prayer for the First Day
O sovereign Queen and Mother, Mary, I humbly beseech Thee, to give me light,
and knowledge of the noble origin of my soul whose only Creator and Father is
God himself, who made it fully capable to enjoy the essence of the Holy Trinity;
make my soul restless amidst the earthly things until it possess the infinite
goodness. Help me Virgin of Penafrancia, Queen and Mistress of the Bicol
Region that I may not degenerate from such a noble and sublime origin, nor
may I tarnish with ingratitude the honor of having a soul like unto God, but on
the contrary, that with a generous spirit I may live performing meritorious
deeds that will enable me to enjoy the possession of my God and Lord. Amen.
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for me.
Litany
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, 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 Spirit, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of Virgins, pray for us.
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Mother of Christ, pray for us.
Mother of the Church, pray for us.
Mother of divine grace, pray for us.
Mother most pure, pray for us.
Mother most chaste, pray for us.
Mother inviolate, pray for us.
Mother undefiled, pray for us.
Mother most amiable, pray for us.
Mother most admirable, pray for us.
Mother of good Counsel, pray for us.
Mother of our Creator, pray for us.
Mother of our Savior, pray for us.
Virgin most prudent, pray for us.
Virgin most venerable, pray for us.
Virgin most renowned, pray for us.
Virgin most powerful, pray for us.
Virgin most merciful, pray for us.
Virgin most faithful, pray for us.
Mirror of justice, pray for us.
Seat of wisdom, pray for us.
Cause of our joy, pray for us.
Spiritual vessel, pray for us.
Vessel of honor, pray for us.
Singular vessel of devotion, pray for us.
Mystical rose, pray for us.
Tower of David, pray for us.
Tower of ivory, pray for us.
House of gold, pray for us.
Ark of the covenant, pray for us.
Gate of heaven, pray for us.
Morning star, pray for us.
Health of the sick, pray for us.
Refuge of sinners, pray for us.
Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Help of Christians, pray for us.
Queen of Angels, pray for us.
Queen of Patriarchs, pray for us.
Queen of Prophets, pray for us.
Queen of Apostles, pray for us.
Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.
Queen of Confessors, pray for us.
Queen of Virgins, pray for us.
Queen of all Saints, pray for us.
Queen conceived without original sin, pray for us.
Queen of heaven, pray for us.
Queen of peace, pray for us.
Queen of families, pray for us.
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 takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the
promises of Christ.
O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection, has
purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord
God, that by upon the mysteries of the most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, we imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise through the
same Christ our Lord. Amen.
SECOND DAY
(Same prayers as those of the first day except the following concluding prayer)
Concluding Prayer for the Second Day
Most wise Queen and Mother Mary, I humbly beseech Thee, oh Virgin of
Penafrancia in such a plenitude. Have mercy on our ignorance, a consequence
of original sin which allows us to commit errors and to lose the clear insight
into thy perfection. Grant that enlightened by thy grace in the election of the
state of life that I should lead, and of the profession that I should take, I may,
without odds or difficulties, attain the ultimate end for which I ought to offer
all the things of this life, the eternal beatitude, where I may bless and enjoy
God for all eternity. Amen.
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for us.
THIRD DAY
(Same prayers as those of the first day except the following concluding prayer)
Concluding prayer for the Third Day
O most fortunate Lady and blessed Creature, Mary, whose most sweet name is
interpreted “God from my lineage”. Through the intercession of thy sublime
name I humbly beseech thee. O Virgin of Penafrancia, to instill in me a deep
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gratitude towards God for the privilege granted to us mortals to become
brethren of our Lord and God who created us and to make me live faithful to
the Maker of such great mysteries and favors. Amen.
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for me.
FOURTH DAY
(Same prayers as those of the first day except the following concluding prayer)
Concluding Prayer for the Fourth Day
O most benign Mother Mary, whose most sweet name meaning “Star of the
sea” is the most secure refuge of our souls amidst the tempestuous sea of life
until we anchor on the shores of glory; I humbly beseech Thee, O Virgin of
Penafrancia, through the intercession of thy holy name; to protect me from the
many pitfalls and abysses of temptations that surround me and seek to deviate
my steps from the path that leads to heaven. Through the intercession of thy
holy name protect me from the precipices towards which my passions blindly
grope, and as a luminous star, be my guide that I may not err in such an
important voyage towards the eternity that awaits me that I may finally have
the pleasure of seeing Thee in the eternal glory. Amen.
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for me.
FIFTH DAY
(Same prayers as those of the first day except the following concluding prayer)
Concluding Prayer for the Fifth Day
O most patient and dolorous Mary, I humbly beseech thee, O Virgin of
Penafrancia. that as it was amidst such bitterness and on the recommendation
of Jesus that you willingly adopted us, though sinners, as your sons in the
person of John, may thy sweet name be so impressed in my heart, as a
keepsake of your woes on the summit of Calvary, that I may from time to time
think of the high price paid for my redemption and that; I may appreciate it
deeply, seeing to it that the fruits are not spoiled by my vices. Grant finally, that
the memory of thy sorrows and those of thy Holy Son, may give me strength
and fortitude to carry willingly the cross of this life that I may afterwards attain
felicity and beatitude in the other. Amen.
SIXTH DAY
(Same prayers as those of the first day except the following concluding prayer)
Concluding Prayer for the Sixth Day
O most perfect Queen and Mother, Mary, I humbly beseech Thee, O Virgin of
Penafrancia, to make me a faithful imitator of our merciful Lord, who makes,
the sun rise for the good and the wicked, who makes the rain fall for the just
and unjust, who does good even to those who do Him evil, that we may
likewise tolerate the wrongs of our fellowmen; that we may bear patiently their
offenses wishing them the salvation of their souls, that the Lord may also have
compassion on me, forgiving my sins, and leading me on the way to eternity
where I may bless and enjoy Him forever. Amen.
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for me.
SEVENTH DAY
(Same prayers as those of the first day except the following concluding prayer)
Concluding Prayer for the Seventh Day
O most gracious Queen and Lady, I humbly beseech Thee, O Virgin of
Penafrancia, to stretch them out mercifully to give me all the graces that I need
to fulfill the obligation of the state of life that I have chosen, that I may live
pleasing to the eyes of God. Pray, most merciful Patroness of Bicolandia, for all
thy children, but in a special manner, for me, the most unworthy of them all.
Help me, oh lovable Mother, to atone for all my sins and to have the courage to
confess them all at the foot of the ministers of thy holy Son. Make me prefer to
lose life rather than the friendship of God, and that after death I may bless and
enjoy Him with thee for all eternity. Amen.
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for me.
EIGHTH DAY
(Same prayers as those of the first day except the following concluding prayer)
Concluding Prayer for the Eighth Day
O sovereign Queen and Lady, Mary, I humbly beseech Thee, O Virgin of
Penafrancia through the intercession of such a powerful name, to grant me all
the temporal graces I need to lead a peaceful life, and to spend my day in
charitable deeds. Deeply obliged to God for those blessings, may I not use them
foolishly in loathsome vanities and mundane pleasures, but rather do good to
my neighbors and give honor to that Lord who has destined me for the riches
of heaven which I hope to attain through the help of your. sublime name.
Amen.
NINTH DAY
(Same prayers as those of the first day except the following concluding prayer)
Concluding Prayer for the Ninth Day
O most lovable Queen and Mother, Mary whose most sweet name gladdens
the heart and consoles the soul in all tribulations; I humbly beseech thee, O
Virgin of Penafrancia, to instill in those of us who venerate thy sacred name
which means “hope” this most important theological virtue with which we may
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strengthen our spirit amidst the innumerable perils in which we live. As strang- ask for Thy powerful intercession. Virgin of Peñafrancia, pray for me, help me,
ers in this vale of tears and deprived still of the clear vision of our God and console me and deliver me from all evil. AMEN.
Creator and confiding in the power of our Lord for whom nothing is impossible
in this life, we hope to refrain the impulses of our passions and tread peacefully
the path that leads to eternal life, that thus through piety and devotion, we
may all attain, after conquering our enemies, the beatitude for which we were
created and wherein we shall live eternally grateful to thee for thine all
powerful intercession. Amen.
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for me.

ACT OF LOVE TO OUR PURE AND IMMACULATE MOTHER MARY

After having recited five “Hail Mary’s” recite the following prayer:
O sovereign Queen of the Angels, most Holy Virgin of Penafrancia, Mary Most
Holy, I ……………… the greatest of sinners, prostrate at thy feet, humbly offer
these five Hail Mary’s in reverence and in honor of the five letters that make up
thy most sweet name, Maria. I beseech Thee, O lovable Mother, to imprint it
deeply m my heart that from now on, I may invoke it more frequently and
more devotedly than in the past and that I may deserve the choice graces of
our Lord. Amen.
With my soul thus enriched with the treasure of thy love and solicitude, help
me to have a peaceful and holy death preceded by a sincere repentance and a
worthy reception of the last sacraments. Finally, grant me thy valuable
assistance for which I will be deeply grateful and with which I hope to bless
Thee in heaven for all eternity Amen.
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for us,
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for us,
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for us,
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for us,
Virgin of Penafrancia, pray for us.

Daily Closing Prayer to the Virgin of Peñafrancia

Turn to me thine sweet eyes, O most loving Virgin of Peñafrancia, and have
mercy on me who comes to Thee for recourse full of repentance. Protect my
family, my relatives, my friends and benefactors. Intercede for Thy devotees,
both the living and the dead, especially for those whom I am most obliged to
help. Pray for me, console me, and save me. In my hours of peril, adversity and
affliction, above all, in the hour of my death, appear before Thy Divine Son to
help me and defend me. Tell Him that I am Thy devotee. That
having complete trust in Thy protection, I kneel before thy miraculous image to
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Novena Prayer to Mary Mediatrix of All Grace I ask this through the intercession of Our Lady, Mary Mediatrix of all Grace and
Your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Act of Consecration to Mary Mediatirx of All-Grace
Daily Novena to Our Lady Mary Mediatrix
Oh Mary, Most Holy, and Immaculate Mother of God,
of Jesus, or Victim-High Priest! Recite with devotion and fervor five decades of the Rosary meditating on the
True prophet and sovereign King! Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful or Glorious Mysteries as the Blessed Virgin asked at
I come to you as Mediatrix of All Grace, Fatima; then say:
for that is truly what you are
O fountain of all grace! V: Incline unto my aid, Oh God,
Oh fairest of roses! Most pure spring! R: Lord, Make haste to help me.
Unsullied channel of all God’s grace!
V: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
Receive me, Most Holy Mother!
and to the Holy Spirit.
Present me and my every need to the Most Holy Trinity!
That having been made pure and Holy in His sight through your hands, R: As it was in the beginning, is now and will be forever. Amen.
they may return to me, through you, as graces and blessing.
I give and consecrate myself to You, Mary, Mediatrix of all grace, Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that Jesus, our one true mediator, who is the King of all nations, that never was it known
may reign in every heart, amen. that any one who fled to your protection,
implored your help,
Healing prayer and sought your intercession, was left unaided.
Inspired with this confidence,
Heavenly Father,
I fly unto you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother,
to you do I come; before you I stand sinful and sorrowful.
I call on you right now in a special way. It is through your power that I was
created. Every breath I take, every morning I wake, and every moment of every O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions,
hour, I live under your power. but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen!

Father, I ask you now to touch me with that same power. For if you created me We fly unto your protection,
from nothing, you can certainly recreate me. Fill me with the healing power of O holy Mother of God,
your spirit. Cast out anything that should not be in me. Mend what is broken. despise not our petitions in our necessities,
Root out any unproductive cells. Open any blocked arteries or veins and rebuild but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
any damaged areas. Remove all inflammation and cleanse any infection.
Let the warmth of Your healing love pass through my body to make new any Hail Mary and Glory Be (three times)
unhealthy areas so that my body will function the way You created it to
function.
Remember us, O Virgin Mother God,
And Father, restore me to full health in mind and body so that I may serve You in the presence of the Lord,
the rest of my life. and do you speak in our favor
so that His wrath may be averted from us. Amen.
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Have mercy on us.

V: Our Most powerful Mother Mary Mediatrix, pray for us. God the Holy Ghost,
R: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
Prayer Have mercy on us.
O Lord Jesus Christ, our Mediator with the Father,
Holy Mary, pray for us
Who was appointed the most Blessed Virgin Mary, Your Mother,
Mother of God, and our Mother,
to be our Mother also and our Mediatrix before you; True Mother of the living,
grant that whosoever draws near to You Mother regenerating men in Christ unto God,
to beseech any benefit, Mother of piety and of grace,
may rejoice to receive all things through Her and rejoice. Mother of pardon and remission,
Who lives and reigns with God the Father Partner in human redemption,
and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen! Recoverer of a lost world,
Recoverer of the ages,
Prayer of Petition Petitioner of all graces,
O Ever-Virgin Mother of God and Mediatrix of Grace who art the House of Gold Suppliant all-powerful,
within which dwells thy Son, our Mediator, Jesus Christ, we humbly beseech Advocate with thy Son for thy sons,
thee to grant our requests for our salvation and the salvation of the entire Obtainer of the divine mercy,
world. (Here pause and make your requests) Keep us close to the Vicar of thy Dispenser of heavenly treasures,
Son in the unity of the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic and Roman Church. Hear Handmaid of divine blessings,
our prayer and grant the requests we make to thee. Fullness of grace to overflow upon all,
St. Joseph, Intercede for us. Succor of the Church Militant,
St. Jude Thaddeus, Pray for us. Ready helper of those in peril,
St. Mary of Cleophas, Pray for us. Devoted consoler of the sorrowful,
St. Philip Neri, Pray for us. Conqueress of all error,
St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, Pray for us. Protectress of the world,
St. Maximillian Kolbe, Pray for us. Impregnable protection,
Propitiation of the divine wrath,
The Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary Refuge of all the unhappy,
Mediatrix of All Grace Shelter of orphans,
Assured safety of the faithful,
Lord, have mercy on us. Hope of all who despair,
Christ, have mercy on us. Stay of the falling,
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Uplifter of the fallen,
Christ, graciously hear us. Cheer and comfort of the dying,
God the Father of Heaven, Peace and joy of mankind,
Have mercy on us. Our life, our sweetness and our hope,
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Gate of Paradise,
Mystical stair of Jacob,
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Key of the heavenly kingdom,

Channel of divine graces, Hail Mary pray for us!
Throne of divine clemency, Saint Louis-Marie de Montfort pray for us!
Fountain of living waters, Ardent disciple of Jesus Christ the Incarnate pray for us!
Fountain sealed by the Holy Spirit, Wisdom, pray for us!
Unfailing stream of mercy, Eloquent preacher of the Cross, pray for us!
Asylum of the erring, Singer of the praises of the Sacred Heart, pray for us!
Haven of the shipwrecked, Loving slave of Jesus in Mary, pray for us!
Shining star of the sea, Faithful son of the handmaid of the Lord, pray for us!
Light of those who sit in darkness, Apostle of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for us!
Chamber of spiritual nuptials, Preacher of the Mother of the Redeemer, pray for us!
Mediatrix of men with God, Servant of the poor and the afflicted, pray for us!
Mediatrix after the Mediator, Man of solitude and prayer, pray for us!
Mediatrix reconciling us to the Son, Wonder of mortification, pray for us!
Mediatrix of sinners, staunch and true, Model of priests and missionaries, pray for us!
Mediatrix of all beneath the sky, Fervent minister of the Holy Eucharist, pray for us!
Mediatrix ever pleading for us, Fearless champion of truth, pray for us!
Mediatrix set between Christ and His Church, Restorer of devotion to the Blessed pray for us!
Mediatrix who hast found favor with God, Sacrament, pray for us!
Mediatrix to win salvation for the world, Marvel of poverty and abandonment to Divine pray for us!
Mediatrix of the mysteries of God, Providence, pray for us!
Mediatrix of all graces, Teacher of the people of God, pray for us!
Founder of Religious congregations,
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Apostle of the end times,
Spare us, O Lord. Obedient collaborator with the Pope and
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Bishops, obtain for us perseverance in
Graciously hear us, O Lord the faith.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Thou seest the Face of God: obtain for us the gift of pure
Have mercy on us. love.
Thou shinest within Infinite Charity: obtain for us the spirit of
V. Pray for us, our powerful Mediatrix, prayer.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ! Thou livest in the New Jerusalem: obtain for us the wisdom of the
Cross.
Litany to St. Louis de Montfort Thou standst before the throne of the Lamb:
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Thou contemplate the Mother of the Lord: obtain for us true devotion to
God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us. Mary.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on us. Thou dwellst with the Apostles of Christ: obtain for us missionary zeal.
God the Holy Ghost, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us. Thou sharest in the communion of Saints: obtain for us love for the
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Church.
Thou art seated at the Table of the Kingdom: obtain for us the crown of glory.

Thou art a powerful intercessor before the hear our prayers

Throne of God:
(here make your intentions in silence).

Let us pray:
O God, Who in the power of the Holy Spirit hast made Saint Louis-Marie an
ardent apostle of Christ Crucified and a faithful son of the Virgin Mary; Grant
that through his example and intercession we may be renewed in the spirit of
our baptism and be always faithful to Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who liveth and
reigneth with Thee and the Holy Spirit. One God, forever and ever. Amen.
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NINE DAY NOVENA TO SAINT PHILOMENA Holy Trinity, one God.

have mercy on us.
We beseech Thee, O Lord, to grant us the pardon of our sins by the intercession Holy Mary, Queen of Virgins
of Saint Philomena, virgin and martyr, who was always pleasing in Thy sight by pray for us.
her eminent chastity and by the profession of every virtue. Amen. Illustrious Saint Philomena,
virgin and martyr, Saint Philomena, behold me prostrate before the throne pray for us.
whereupon it has pleased the Most Holy Trinity to place thee. Full of Saint Philomena, filled with abundant graces from your birth,
confidence in thy protection, I entreat thee to intercede for me with God, from pray for us.
the heights of Heaven deign to cast a glance upon thy humble client! Spouse of Saint Philomena, faithful imitator of Mary,
Christ, sustain me in suffering, fortify me in temptation, protect me in the pray for us.
dangers surrounding me, obtain for me the graces necessary to me, and in Saint Philomena, model of virginity,
particular (Here specify your request). Above all, assist me at the hour of my pray for us.
death. Saint Philomena, powerful with God, pray for us. Amen. O God, Most Saint Philomena, temple of perfect humility,
Holy Trinity, we thank Thee for the graces Thou didst bestow upon the Blessed pray for us.
Virgin Mary, and upon Thy handmaid Philomena, through whose intercession Saint Philomena, inflamed with zeal for the glory of God,
we implore Thy Mercy. Amen. pray for us.
Saint Philomena, victim of love for Jesus,
DAILY PRAYER pray for us.
O faithful Virgin and glorious Martyr, St. Philomena, who works so many Saint Philomena, example of strength and perseverance,
miracles on behalf of the poor and sorrowing, have pity on me. You know the pray for us.
multitude and diversity of my needs. Behold me at your feet, full of misery, but Saint Philomena, invincible champion of chastity,
full of hope. I entreat your charity, O great saint! Graciously hear me and obtain pray for us.
from God a favorable answer to the request which I now humbly lay before Saint Philomena, mirror of most heroic virtue,
you (here mention your petitions.) I am firmly convinced that through your pray for us.
merits, through the scorn, the sufferings and the death you endured, united to Saint Philomena, firm and intrepid in the face of torments,
the merits of the Passion and death of Jesus, your Spouse, I shall obtain what I pray for us.
ask of you, and in the joy of my heart I will bless God, who is admirable in his Saint Philomena, scourged like your Divine Spouse,
Saints. Amen. pray for us.
Saint Philomena, pierced by a rain of arrows,
LITANY TO SAINT PHILOMENA pray for us.
Lord,have mercy on us. Saint Philomena, consoled in chains by the Mother of God,
Lord,have mercy on us. pray for us.
Lord,have mercy on us. Christ hear us. Saint Philomena, miraculously healed in prison,
Christ, graciously hear us. pray for us.
God, the Father of Heaven, Saint Philomena, comforted by the Angels in your torments,
have mercy on us. pray for us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Saint Philomena, who preferred torments
have mercy on us. pray for us.
God the Holy Spirit, Saint Philomena, who converted witnesses by your martyrdom,
have mercy on us. pray for us.
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Saint Philomena, who wore out the fury of your tormentors, PRAYER FOR EACH DAY DURING THE NOVENA
pray for us. O Glorious Virgin and Martyr, beloved of God, Saint Philomena! I rejoice with
Saint Philomena, protectress of the innocent, thee in the power which God gave thee for the glory of His Name, for the
pray for us. edification His Church, and to reward the merits of thy life and death. I rejoice
Saint Philomena, patroness of youth, to see thee so great, so pure, so generous, so faithful to Jesus Christ, and to His
pray for us. Gospel, and so splendidly rewarded in Heaven, and on earth. Attracted by thy
Saint Philomena, refuge of the unfortunate, example to the practice of solid virtue full of hope at the sight of thy
pray for us. recompense granted to thy merits. I resolve to follow thee in avoiding all evil
Saint Philomena, health of the sick and infirmed, and in fully obeying what God commands. Help me, O great Saint by thy
pray for us. powerful intercession. Obtain for me particularly, a purity inviolable forever, a
Saint Philomena, new light of the Church Militant, strength of soul always invincible in every kind of assault, a generosity which
pray for us. denies no sacrifice to God, and a love as strong as death for the Faith of Jesus
Saint Philomena, who confounds the impiety of the world, Christ, for the Holy Roman Church and for Our Holy Father, the Father of all the
pray for us. Faithful, the Shepherd of shepherds and of their flocks, the Vicar of Jesus Christ
Saint Philomena, who rejuvenates the faith and courage of the faithful, over all the world.
pray for us.
Saint Philomena, whose name is glorious in Heaven and feared in Hell, With all the fervor of my soul, I implore these graces from thee, and, in
pray for us. addition, I ask these other benefits from thee with equal confidence in
Saint Philomena, made illustrious by the most splendid miracles, obtaining them through thy powerful intercession. (Here tell Saint Philomena
pray for us. what you need, with simplicity, confidence and humility).
Saint Philomena, powerful with God,
pray for us. Surely that God so good for Whom thou didst give thy blood and thy life that
Saint Philomena, who reigns in glory, God so good Who is so generous to thee and through thy mediation, so
pray for us. generous with gifts and favors to us, that God so good Who has loved me even
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world; unto dying for me, even unto giving me Himself under the Eucharistic
spare us, O Lord. appearances, surely He will never be deaf to thy prayers, nor to my appeals,
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world; unless it be that He Himself is in some different way seeking to do me good.
graciously hear us, O Lord. Full of confidence, I place all my trust in Him and in thee. Amen
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world;
have mercy on us. FIRST DAY
V. Pray for us, O Worker of Wonders, Saint Philomena, Illustrious Virgin and Martyr, St. Philomena, behold me prostrate before the
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. throne whereupon it has pleased the Most Holy Trinity to place you. Full of
confidence in your protection, I entreat you to intercede for me with God, from
Let us pray. the heights of Heaven deign to cast a glance upon your humble client! Spouse
O Lord, through the intercession of Saint Philomena, Virgin and Martyr, whose of Christ, sustain me in suffering, fortify me in temptation, protect me in the
eminent purity and practice of every virtue was most pleasing to you, pardon dangers surrounding me, and obtain for me the graces necessary to me. Above
our sins and grant us the grace of_______________ all, assist me at the hour of my death. St. Philomena, powerful with God, pray
(add your special intention), through the same Christ, Our Lord. Amen. for us. Amen.

Daily Prayer
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Saint Philomena, Pray for us!
SECOND DAY
O great St. Philomena, glorious Virgin and Martyr, wonder-worker of our age,
obtain for me purity of body and soul, purity of heart and desire, purity of
thought and affection. Through your patience under multiplied sufferings,
obtain for me a submissive acceptance of all the afflictions it may please God to
send me and as you did miraculously escape unhurt from the waters of the
Tiber, into which you were cast by order of your persecutor, so may I pass
through the waters of tribulation without detriment to my soul. Amen.
Daily Prayer
Saint Philomena, Pray for us!
THIRD DAY
O pure Virgin and holy Martyr, cast a look of pity from Heaven on your devoted
servant, comfort me in affliction, assist me in danger, above all come to my aid
in the hour of death. Watch over the interests of the Church of God, pray for its
exaltation and prosperity, the extension of the faith, for the Pope, for the
clergy, for the perseverance of the just, the conversion of sinners, and the relief
of the souls in purgatory, especially those dear to me. O great saint, whose
triumph we celebrate on earth, intercede for me, that I may one day behold
the crown of glory bestowed on you in Heaven, and eternally praise him who
so liberally rewards for all eternity the sufferings endured for his love during
this short life. Amen.
Daily Prayer
Saint Philomena, Pray for us!
FOURTH DAY
O St. Philomena, Virgin and Martyr, whom God glorifies by so many miracles,
whom the Vicar of Jesus Christ has named the Protectress of the living rosary
and the children of Mary, manifest, more and more plainly from the heights of
Heaven, that a voice holy as yours cannot be denied and that we have the right
to rely upon your aid. Obtain for us the grace to be faithful to Jesus Christ, even
to death. You became known by your miracles. May you intercede for me
before the throne of God. Amen.
Daily Prayer
Saint Philomena, Pray for us!
FIFTH DAY
O Virgin and Martyr, St. Philomena, you made a vow of virginity and you stood
by it till death offering your life to Jesus. Your purity was your perfection. I pray
to you to help me in my struggle to be chaste and pure. This is a difficult thing
to do now, with the influence of the media that tell us that sex, even outside of
marriage, is good and recommendable. May your example inspire me and the
young peopleespecially to regard their bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit.
May I learn to clothe myself
modestly and simply so that I may lead people to live this virtue. Amen.
Daily Prayer
Saint Philomena, Pray for us!
SIXTH DAY
O Virgin and Martyr, St. Philomena, you were patient in your endurance to all
the sufferings and sacrifices. You did so because you viewed that all the glories
of this world are pure vanity. You were not attached to anything or anyone.
You have your eyes always set on eternity. Help us to live this virtue of
detachment so that we may be ready to do anything that Jesus asks of us. Help
us put distance to the happiness and successes of this life so that we may also
learn to look forward to the happiness
of heaven. We ask you, dear saint, to help us develop a heart that is attached
only to God. Amen
Daily Prayer
Saint Philomena, Pray for us!
SEVENTH DAY
O St. Philomena, you received help from Jesus and special grace of
perseverance when you were tortured and put to death. That special grace was
the gift of courage. Your bold declaration to die for your faith is a proof that
God will not abandon his children. At times, I doubt God’s place in my own life;
in times of difficulties, I easily complain of his absence. Make me understand
that God takes care of me, anticipates my needs and protects me from danger.
Help me to trust God and put
myself entirely in his hands. Amen
Daily Prayer
Saint Philomena, Pray for us!
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Hail, O Illustrious Saint Philomena, who so courageously shed thy blood for
EIGHT DAY Christ, I bless the Lord for all the graces He has bestowed upon thee, during thy
O dear St. Philomena, you lived during the most terrible time of the Church, life, especially at thy death, I praise and glorify Him for the honor and power
when Christians were hunted like animals. But like the first Christians, you with which He has crowned thee, and I beg thee to obtain for me from God the
found solace being with your brothers and sisters with whom you broke bread, graces I ask through thy intercession. Amen.
sharing in the Eucharist in the catacombs. You received the Body and Blood of
Jesus with devotion, knowing that he alone would be able to help you weather
the persecutions. I implore you, my dear saint, to help me love the Eucharist, to
receive Jesus daily through the Holy Communion. Bless also my brothers and
sisters, especially the sick, who are unable to receive Jesus daily. May Jesus’
presence enable them to accept the sufferings they are passing through. Amen

Daily Prayer
Saint Philomena, Pray for us!

NINTH DAY
O dear St. Philomena, you encountered Christians who, due to terrible tortures,
were unable to remain strong and renounce their faith temporarily, or who
faced with physical pain, surrendered holy books to the Roman soldiers. You
welcomed these
Christians and understand their weaknesses. You did not condemn them nor
stay away from them. You continued to pray for them and with them. I pray,
my dear saint, that you will also help me develop the spirit of understanding
that will prevent me from condemning people. Inspire me always to work for
unity and peace in our communities especially in our parishes. Amen.

Daily Prayer
Saint Philomena, Pray for us!

SAINT PHILOMENA CHAPLET

Hail, O Holy Saint Philomena, my dear patroness. 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 of Mary, pray for us who have
recourse to thee. Amen.

(This prayer may be substituted for 13 Hail Mary’s each followed by : Saint
Philomena, pray for us.)

At the end say:

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NOVENA TO CHRIST THE KING
Novena Prayer
JESUS, Thou didst declare that Thy Kingdom is upon the earth, but not of the
earth; it is a spiritual, supernatural Kingdom, the Kingdom of truth. It fights
with the power of conviction, and conquers by this means the hearts that by
right belong to it. Thou Thyself art witness to this truth, and Thou Thyself art
the Truth.
Jesus, I believe that Thou art truly a King because Thou hast come into the
world to institute among people the rule of God; every person who is of the
truth, who believes in God and recognizes His authority in human affairs, owes
Thee a loyal and undivided allegiance and "hears Thy voice."
As a Catholic I am a member of Thy Kingdom, and Thou art my King. To Thee I
owe loyalty, obedience, and love. Help me to carry out these most sacred
duties toward Thee. I wish to be "of the truth " that is "a child of God" and
gladly to hear Thy voice and follow Thee in all things. I accept Thee as my King
and submit to Thy authority.
Reign supremely in my heart and in my life. Thy reign is heavenly peace; Thy
law is love. Help me to pray and work that Thy Kingdom may come into every
soul, every family, every nation.
Jesus, since I honor Thee as my King, I come to Thee with great confidence,
asking Thee to grant this special favor, if it be Thy holy Will:
(Mention your request).
Lord Jesus Christ, my King, I adore Thee as the Son of God, and through the
prayers of Thy most loving Mother I beg of Thee, send me from out of the
abundance of Thy loving Heart the grace of the Holy Spirit in order that He may
enlighten my ignorance, purify and sanctify my sinful heart, and confirm me in
Thy holy love. This I request through the love of the Father and the Holy Spirit,
through Thine infinite mercy, and through the merits of all Thy Saints. Amen.
Consecration
CHRIST, Jesus, I acknowledge Thee as King of the universe. All that has been
made has been created for Thee. Make full use of Thy rights over me.
I renew the promises I made in Baptism when I renounced Satan and all his
pomps and works. I promise to live a good Christian life. Especially, I undertake
to help, to the extent of my means, to secure the triumph of the rights
of God and of Thy Church. Divine Heart of Jesus, I offer Thee my poor efforts so
that all hearts may acknowledge Thy sacred Royalty and the Kingdom of Thy
peace may be established throughout the entire universe. Amen.
Recite One Our Father, One Hail Mary and One Glory Be per day followed by
the Novena Prayer:
O Lord our God, You alone are the Most Holy King and Ruler of all nations.
We pray to You, Lord, in the great expectation of receiving from You, O Divine
King, mercy, peace, justice and all good things.
Protect, O Lord our King, our families and the land of our birth.
Guard us we pray Most Faithful One.
Protect us from our enemies and from Your Just Judgment
Forgive us, O Sovereign King, our sins against you.
Jesus, You are a King of Mercy.
We have deserved Your Just Judgment
Have mercy on us, Lord, and forgive us.
We trust in Your Great Mercy.
O most awe-inspiring King, we bow before You and pray;
May Your Reign, Your Kingdom, be recognized on earth.
Amen.
Christ the King Novena Prayers
Christ, our Savior and our King, renew in me allegiance to Your Kingship.
Day 1 – I pray for the grace to place You above the powers of this world in all
things.
Day 2 – I pray for the grace to obey You before any civic authority.
Day 3 – I pray for the grace to fervently bring about Your Kingdom in my family
and community.
Day 4 – I pray that You will reign in my mind.
Day 5 – I pray that You will reign in my heart.
Day 6 – I pray that You will reign in my will.
Day 7 – I pray that You will reign in my body.
Day 8 – I pray that You will reign throughout all the world.
Day 9 – I pray that You will reign in every area of my life.
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O Prince of Peace, may Your reign be complete in my life and in the life of the
world. Christ, my King, please answer these petitions if they be in accordance
with Your Holy Will…
[Mention your intentions here]
As I reflect on Your second, glorious coming and the judgement of all mankind,
I beg You to show me mercy and give me the grace to become a great saint. I
pray that not only will I spend eternity with You but that You may use me – a
sinner – to bring others into Your Kingdom for Your glory.
Christ the King, Your Kingdom come!
Amen.
LITANY TO THE CHRIST THE KING
Lord, have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us, Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
God, our Heavenly Father, Who has made firm for all ages your Son's
Throne, Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Jesus, our Victim-High Priest, True Prophet, and Sovereign
King, Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, poured out upon us with abundant newness, Have mercy
on us.
Holy Trinity, Three Persons yet One God in the Beauty of Your Eternal
Unity, Have mercy on us.
O Jesus, our Eternal King, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, Most Merciful King, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, extending to us the Golden Scepter of Your Mercy, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, in Whose Great Mercy we have been given the Sacrament of
Confession, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, Loving King Who offers us Your Healing Grace, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, our Eucharistic King, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, the King foretold by the prophets, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, King of Heaven and earth, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, King and Ruler of All Nations, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, Delight of the Heavenly Court, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, King Most Compassionate toward Your subjects, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, King from Whom proceeds all authority, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, in whom, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, we are One,Reign in our
hearts.
O Jesus, King Whose Kingdom is not of this world, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, King Whose Sacred Heart burns with Love for all mankind,Reign in our
hearts.
O Jesus, King Who is the Beginning and the End, the Alpha and the
Omega, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, King Who has given us Mary, the Queen, to be our dear Mother, Reign
in our hearts.
O Jesus, King Who will come upon the clouds of Heaven with Power and Great
Glory, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, King Whose Throne we are to approach with confidence,Reign in our
hearts.
O Jesus, King truly present in the Most Blessed Sacrament, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, King Who made Mary the Mediatrix of All Graces, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, King Who made Mary Co-Redemptrix, Your partner in the Plan of
Salvation, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, King Who desires to heal us of all division and disunity, Reign in our
hearts.
O Jesus, King wounded by mankind's indifference, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, King Who gives the balm of Your Love with which to console Your
Wounded Heart, Reign in our hearts.
O Jesus, King Who is the Great I AM within us, our Wellspring of Pure
Delight, Reign in our hearts.
Jesus, King of All Nations, True Sovereign of all earthly powers, May we serve
You.
Jesus, King of All Nations, subjecting under Your feet forever the powers of
hell , May we serve You.
Jesus, King of All Nations, the Light beyond all light, enlightening us in the
darkness that surrounds us, May we serve You.
Jesus, King of All Nations, Whose Mercy is so Great as to mitigate the
punishments our sins deserve, May we serve You.
Jesus, King of All Nations, recognized by the Magi as the True King,May we
serve You.
Jesus, King of All Nations, the Only Remedy for a world so ill, May we serve
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You.
Jesus, King of All Nations, Who blesses with Peace those souls and nations that
acknowledge You as True King, May we serve You. Almighty and merciful God, you break the power of evil and make all things
Jesus, King of All Nations, Who Mercifully sends us your Holy Angels to protect new in your Son Jesus Christ, the King of the universe. May all in heaven and
us, May we serve You. earth acclaim your glory and never cease to praise you.
Jesus, King of All Nations, Whose Chief Prince is Saint Michael the
Archangel, May we serve You. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with
Jesus, King of All Nations, Who teaches us that to reign is to serve, May we you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
serve You.
Jesus, King of All Nations, Just Judge Who will separate the wicked from the
good, May we serve You.
Jesus, King of All Nations, before Whom every knee shall bend, May we serve
You.
Jesus, King of All Nations, Whose Dominion is an everlasting Dominion,May we
serve You.
Jesus, King of All Nations, Lamb who will Shepherd us, May we serve You.
Jesus, King of All Nations, Who after having destroyed every sovereignty, May
we serve You. authority and power, will hand over the Kingdom to Your God
and Father,
Jesus, King of All Nations, Whose Reign is without end, May we serve You.
Jesus, King of All Nations, Whose kindness toward us is steadfast, and whose
fidelity endures forever, May we serve You.

Eternal Father, Who has given us Your Only Begotten Son, to be our Redeemer,
One True Mediator, and Sovereign King, We praise and thank You.
Loving Jesus, Sovereign King, Who humbled Yourself for Love of us and took the
form of a servant, , We praise and thank You.
Holy Spirit, Third Person of the Trinity, Love of the Father and the Son, Who
sanctifies us and gives us Life, We praise and thank You.

Mary, our Queen and Mother, who mediates to Jesus on our behalf,Pray for us.

Mary, our Queen and Mother, through whom all Grace come to us, Pray for us.

Mary, our Queen and Mother, Singular Jewel of the Holy Trinity, We love You.

Holy Angels and Saints of our Divine King, Pray for us and Protect us.

Amen.
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NOVENA TO SAINT MARY MAGDALENE Pray for (mention your petition here) so that they too may see our Lord Jesus
Christ and seek forgiveness for their sins so that they too may always seek the
Prayer to Saint Mary Magdalene Lord and follow him. Help us to persevere to the end so that we will be saved.
Saint Mary Magdalene, woman of many sins, Our Father...
Who by conversion became the beloved of Jesus, Hail Mary...
Thank you for your witness that Jesus forgives Glory be...
through the miracle of love.
You, who already possess eternal happiness Day 2: Going to see for themselves
in His glorious presence,
please intercede for me, so that someday Reading
I may share in the same everlasting joy. Then Peter and the other disciple set out and went toward the tomb. The two
Amen were running together, but the other disciple outran Peter and reached the
tomb first.
Act of Contrition
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins Praying
because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because I have offend Thee, Mary of Magdala,
my God, Who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the as you ran back to the tomb you knew to be empty,
help of Thy grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. your heart and mind were in turmoil.
Pray for those who fear the worst -
Day 1: The darkest hour just before dawn.... who are troubled by what might be.
Guide us through your story
Reading to the promise that all shall be well.
Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came
to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. So she Saint Mary Magdalen, friend, and follower of Jesus, help me to recognize my
ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, sins so that I may seek forgiveness and that I too may be exorcised by Him. Pray
and said to them, "They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we do not for me so that I too may be closer to Jesus and love him as my Divine Savior.
know where they have laid him." Pray for (mention your petition here) so that they too may see our Lord Jesus
Christ and seek forgiveness for their sins so that they too may always seek the
Praying Lord and follow him. Help us to persevere to the end so that we will be saved.
Mary of Magdala, Our Father...
woman at the tomb. Hail Mary...
You did not yet know what awaited you Glory be...
but felt confusion - doubt and loss.
Pray for those whose feelings you so well understand. Day 3: Waiting ... and acting ...
Guide us through your story
to the hope of resurrection. Reading
The disciple bent down to look in and saw the linen wrappings lying there but
Saint Mary Magdalen, friend, and follower of Jesus, help me to recognize my he did not go in. Then Simon Peter came, following him, and went into the
sins so that I may seek forgiveness and that I too may be exorcised by Him. Pray tomb. He saw the linen wrappings lying there.
for me so that I too may be closer to Jesus and love him as my Divine Savior.
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Praying Christ and seek forgiveness for their sins so that they too may always seek the
Mary of Magdala, Lord and follow him. Help us to persevere to the end so that we will be saved.
you waited at the foot of the cross - Our Father...
but found courage to return to the tomb to anoint your Lord. Hail Mary...
Pray for those who wait - Glory be...
and those finding the courage to act.
Guide us all through your story Day 5: Faith leading to understanding
to the hope of resurrection.
Reading
Saint Mary Magdalen, friend, and follower of Jesus, help me to recognize my As yet they did not understand the scripture that he must rise from the dead.
sins so that I may seek forgiveness and that I too may be exorcised by Him. Pray Then the disciples returned to their homes.
for me so that I too may be closer to Jesus and love him as my Divine Savior.
Pray for (mention your petition here) so that they too may see our Lord Jesus Praying
Christ and seek forgiveness for their sins so that they too may always seek the Mary of Magdala,
Lord and follow him. Help us to persevere to the end so that we will be saved. you did not understand but you believed.
Our Father... Pray for as we seek to understand more fully
Hail Mary... what God wills for us.
Glory be... Pray for those for whom this is an exciting time
and for those for whom it is difficult and challenging.
Day 4: Seeing and believing Guide us all through your story
to the hope of resurrection.
Reading
Peter saw the cloth that had been on Jesus' head (was) not lying with the linen Saint Mary Magdalen, friend, and follower of Jesus, help me to recognize my
wrappings but rolled up in a place by itself. Then the other disciple, who sins so that I may seek forgiveness and that I too may be exorcised by Him. Pray
reached the tomb first, also went in, and he saw and believed. for me so that I too may be closer to Jesus and love him as my Divine Savior.
Pray for (mention your petition here) so that they too may see our Lord Jesus
Praying Christ and seek forgiveness for their sins so that they too may always seek the
Mary of Magdala, Lord and follow him. Help us to persevere to the end so that we will be saved.
woman of faith, Our Father...
pray for those whose belief is tested - Hail Mary...
who feel that they are not good enough - Glory be...
who feel they do not belong.
Guide us all through your story Day 6: Staying in the dark places...
to the hope of resurrection.
Reading
Saint Mary Magdalen, friend, and follower of Jesus, help me to recognize my But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb. As she wept she bent over to look
sins so that I may seek forgiveness and that I too may be exorcised by Him. Pray into the tomb; and she saw two angels in white sitting where the body of Jesus
for me so that I too may be closer to Jesus and love him as my Divine Savior. had been lying, one at the head and the other at the feet.
Pray for (mention your petition here) so that they too may see our Lord Jesus
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Praying
Mary of Magdala,
you still did not know what was to come -
but your love for the Lord held you by his tomb.
Pray for those who are in dark places -
who feel without hope
and for whom the idea of a Pastoral Plan feels burdensome.
Guide us all through your story
to the hope of resurrection.
Saint Mary Magdalen, friend, and follower of Jesus, help me to recognize my
sins so that I may seek forgiveness and that I too may be exorcised by Him. Pray
for me so that I too may be closer to Jesus and love him as my Divine Savior.
Pray for (mention your petition here) so that they too may see our Lord Jesus
Christ and seek forgiveness for their sins so that they too may always seek the
Lord and follow him. Help us to persevere to the end so that we will be saved.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory be...
Day 7: Not knowing what is to come...
They said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping?" She said to them, "They
have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him." When
she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did
not know that it was Jesus.
Praying
Mary of Magdala,
still sorrowful,
even you could not at first recognise your Lord.
Guide us all through your story
to the hope of resurrection.
Saint Mary Magdalen, friend, and follower of Jesus, help me to recognize my
sins so that I may seek forgiveness and that I too may be exorcised by Him. Pray
for me so that I too may be closer to Jesus and love him as my Divine Savior.
Pray for (mention your petition here) so that they too may see our Lord Jesus
Christ and seek forgiveness for their sins so that they too may always seek the
Lord and follow him. Help us to persevere to the end so that we will be saved.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory be...
Day 8: The moment of recognition...
Reading
Jesus said to her, "Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you looking for?"
Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, "Sir, if you have carried him
away, tell me where you have laid him and I will take him away."
Jesus said to her, "Mary!"
She turned and said to him, "Rabbouni!" (which means "Teacher).
Praying
Mary of Magdala,
your moment of recognition echoes down the centuries
as we learn to recognise our Lord in Word and Communion.
Pray for those experiencing such a moment of recognising
something founded on the rich legacy of faith
and love of countless millions of believers around the world.
Pray too for those who contributed to its development.
Guide us all through your story
to the hope of resurrection.
Saint Mary Magdalen, friend, and follower of Jesus, help me to recognize my
sins so that I may seek forgiveness and that I too may be exorcised by Him. Pray
for me so that I too may be closer to Jesus and love him as my Divine Savior.
Pray for (mention your petition here) so that they too may see our Lord Jesus
Christ and seek forgiveness for their sins so that they too may always seek the
Lord and follow him. Help us to persevere to the end so that we will be saved.
Our Father...
Hail Mary...
Glory be...
Day 9: Go and tell...
Reading
Jesus said to her, "Do not hold on to me because I have not yet ascended to my
Father. But go and tell my disciples and say to them, 'I am ascending to my
Father and your Father, to my God and your God.'"
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Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, "I have seen the Lord"; Thou who wast the first to see Jesus risen, Pray for us
and she told them that he had said these things to her. Whose forehead was sanctified by the touch of thy risen Master,
Pray for us.
Praying Apostle of apostles, Pray for us.
Mary of Magdala, Who didst choose the "better part," Pray for us.
woman of the resurrection. Who lived for many years in solitude being miraculously fed, Pray for us.
Pray for us as we too go and tell what we know - Who wast visited by angels seven times a day, Pray for us.
that Jesus is alive
Sweet advocate of sinners, Pray for us.
and at work through us.
Guide us all through your story
Spouse of the King of Glory, Pray for us.
teach us to live always in the light of the resurrection.
V. Saint Mary Magdalene, earnestly intercede for us with thy Divine Master
Saint Mary Magdalen, friend, and follower of Jesus, help me to recognize my R. That we may share thy happiness in heaven.
sins so that I may seek forgiveness and that I too may be exorcised by Him. Pray
for me so that I too may be closer to Jesus and love him as my Divine Savior. Let us pray. May the glorious merits of blessed Mary Magdalene, we beseech
Pray for (mention your petition here) so that they too may see our Lord Jesus Thee, O Lord, make our offerings acceptable to Thee: for Thine only-begotten
Christ and seek forgiveness for their sins so that they too may always seek the Son vouchsafed graciously to accept the humble service she rendered. Who
Lord and follow him. Help us to persevere to the end so that we will be saved. livest and reignest with Thee and the Holy Ghost, God for ever and ever. R.
Our Father... Amen.
Hail Mary...
Glory be... May the prayers of blessed Mary Magdalene help us, O Lord : for it was in
answer to them that Thou didst call her brother Lazarus, four days after death,
LITANY TO SAINT MARY MAGDALENE back from the grave to life. Who livest and reignest with the Father and the
Lord, have mercy on us. Holy Ghost, Unity in Trinity, world without end.
Christ, have mercy on us Amen.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us
Holy Mary, Mother of God, Saint Mary Magdalene, Pray for us
Sister of Martha and Lazarus, Pray for us.
Who didst enter the Pharisee's house to anoint the feet of Jesus,
Pray for us
Who didst wash His feet with thy tears, Pray for us
Who didst dry them with thy hair, Pray for us.
Who didst cover them with kisses, Pray for us.
Who wast vindicated by Jesus before the proud Pharisee, Pray for us.
Who from Jesus received the pardon of thy sins, Pray for us
Who before darkness wast restored to light, Pray for us.
Mirror of penance, R Disciple of Our Lord, Pray for us.
Wounded with the love of Christ, Pray for us.
Most dear to the Heart of Jesus, Pray for us.
Constant woman, Pray for us.
Last at the Cross of Jesus, first at His tomb, Pray for us.