We beseech Thee, O Lord, to grant us the pardon of our sins by the
intercession of Saint Philomena, virgin and martyr, who was always
pleasing in Thy sight by her eminent chastity and by the profession of
every virtue. Amen. Illustrious virgin and martyr, Saint Philomena,
behold me prostrate before the throne whereupon it has pleased the
Most Holy Trinity to place thee. Full of confidence in thy protection, I
entreat thee to intercede for me with God, 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 (Here specify your request). Above all, assist me at
the hour of my death. Saint Philomena, powerful with God, pray for
us. Amen. O God, Most Holy Trinity, we thank Thee for the graces
Thou didst bestow upon the Blessed Virgin Mary, and upon Thy
handmaid Philomena, through whose intercession we implore Thy
Mercy. Amen.
Prayer to Saint Philomena
O most pure Virgin, glorious Martyr, Saint Philomena, whom God in His eternal
power has revealed to the word in these unhappy days in order to revive the faith,
sustain the hope and enkindle the charity of Christian souls, behold me prostrate at
thy feet. Deign, O Virgin, full of goodness and kindness, to receive my humble prayers
and to obtain for me that purity for which thou didst sacrifice the most alluring
pleasures of the world, that strength of soul which made thee resist the most terrible
attacks and that ardent love for our Lord Jesus Christ, which the most frightful
torments could not extinguish in thee. So, that wearing thy holy cord and imitating
thee in this life, I may one day be crowned with thee in heaven. Amen.
PRAYERS
NOVENA PRAYER TO SAINT PHILOMENA
O faithful virgin and glorious martyr/ˈmɑːrtər/, Saint Philomena, who
works so many miracles on behalf of the poor and sorrowing, have pity
on me. Thou/ðaʊ/knowest the multitude/ˈmʌltɪtuːd/ and diversity/daɪˈvɜːsəti/
of my needs. Behold me at thy/ðaɪ/ feet, full of misery, but full of hope. I
entreat/ɪnˈtriːt/thy charity/ˈtʃærəti/仁慈宽容, O great saint! Graciously 仁慈地；雅
致地 hear me and obtain from God a favorable answer to the request which
I now humbly/ˈhʌmbli/谦恭地 lay before thee/ðiː/. (Here specify your
petition.) Enjoy good health, fully recovered, have a strong body. Forgive
all my SINS So that I can Spread devotion about you and serve the Lord.
I am firmly convinced that through thy merits, through the scorn 轻视,
the sufferings, the death thou/ðaʊ/ didst endure, united to the merits of
the Passion and Death of Jesus, thy Spouse, I shall obtain what I ask of
thee, and in the joy of my heart I will bless God, who is admirable in
His Saints. Amen.
Nihil Obstat: Stephen Schappler, O.S.B.
Coadjutor Abbot, Imm. Conc. Prov. Imprimatur: Charles Hubert Le Blond
Bishop of Saint Louis, January, 1952
Miracle Prayer to St. Philomena
O most pure Virgin,
glorious Martyr, St. Philomena, whom God in His eternal power has
revealed to the world in these unhappy days in order to revive the
faith, sustain the hope and enkindle the charity of Christian souls,
behold me prostrate/ˈprɑːstreɪt/俯卧拜倒 at thy feet.
Deign deɪn/屈尊, O Virgin,
full of goodness and kindness, to receive my humble prayers and to
obtain for me that purity for which thou didst sacrifice the most
alluring /əˈlʊrɪŋ/诱人的 pleasures of the world, that strength of soul which
made thee resist the most terrible attacks and that ardent ˈɑːrd(ə)nt/炽热的
love for our Lord Jesus Christ, which the most frightful torments could
not extinguish in thee. So, that wearing thy holy cord and imitating
thee in this life, I may one day be crowned with thee in Heaven. Amen.
