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Chaplets The word chaplet simply comes from the French word for Rosary, which is chapelet, but the term has now come to be associated with specific sets of prayers, intended to ask the help of Mary, Jesus, or the saints. The standard five decade rosary is in fact a chaplet, but chaplets can vary in size, in pattern or grouping of beads, and in the prayers said on each bead. Typically, the basic prayers, such as the Hail Mary and Our Father are still recited, but chaplets commonly also include prayers to a specific image of Christ or Mary, a particular saint or angel, or a litany. Often, a chaplet is based on a certain intention, and so prayers to the patron saint of that intention or subject will be included.
One of the most common chaplets in recent years is the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, a chaplet Jesus instructed St. Maria Faustina to pray. It can be said anytime, especially for the dead or dying, but is also often said as part of the Divine Mercy novena which lasts from Good Friday to Divine Mercy Sunday. Another popular chaplet is the St. Joseph Chaplet, a set of prayers asking for the protection and intercession of St. Joseph.
Servite Chaplet or Rosary Though it can be prayed by anyone, the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows of Mary is especially connected to the Servite Order (also called Servants of Mary) and so this unique chaplet is commonly referred to as the Servite Rosary. Rather than decades, it consists of seven sets of seven beads; the sets of seven beads are called ‘weeks.’ Where the Franciscan Crown is focused on the seven joys of Mary, the Servite chaplet is focused specifically on the seven sorrows, or dolors, of Mary. These are the prophecy of Simeon, the flight into Egypt, the loss of Jesus in the temple, Mary meeting Jesus on the road to Calvary, the Crucifixion, Jesus being taken down from the cross, and the laying of Jesus’s body in the tomb. The intent behind the Servite rosary is a devotion to Mary and the real pain she suffered in watching and sharing in Jesus’s pain, as we are called to share in Jesus’s suffering as well.
Contents Chaplet for the Dead...... 3 Chaplet for the Holy Souls ...... 4 Chaplet in Praise of the Virgin Mary ...... 5 Chaplet of all Souls ...... 6 Chaplet of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha ...... 7 Chaplet of Conversion ...... 8 Chaplet of Divine Mercy # 1 ...... 8 Chaplet of Divine Mercy # 2 ...... 9 Chaplet of Faith ...... 10 Chaplet of Mercy and Forgiveness ...... 11 Chaplet of Our Lady of Czestochowa ...... 11 Chaplet of Our Lady of Mount Carmel ...... 14 Chaplet of Our Lady of Perpetual Help # 1 ...... 15 Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
Chaplet of Our Lady of Perpetual Help # 2 ...... 15 Chaplet of Our Lady, Star of the Sea ...... 15 Chaplet of Our Lady's Tears ...... 16 Chaplet of Saint Anne...... 17 Chaplet of Saint Anthony ...... 17 Chaplet of Saint Dymphna ...... 18 Chaplet of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini ...... 19 Chaplet of Saint Gabriel...... 19 Chaplet of Saint Gertrude ...... 20 Chaplet of Saint Joseph ...... 20 Chaplet of Saint Jude ...... 21 Chaplet of Saint Maximillian ...... 21 Chaplet of Saint Michael (Archangel)...... 22 Chaplet of Saint Padre Pio ...... 23 Chaplet of Saint Patrick ...... 24 Chaplet of Saint Philomena ...... 24 Chaplet of Saint Raphael (Archangel) ...... 25 Chaplet of Saint Rita ...... 25 Chaplet of Saint Theresa (the Little Flower) ...... 26 Chaplet of Tears ...... 26 Chaplet of the Blessed Sacrament ...... 27 Chaplet of the Five Wounds ...... 28 Chaplet of the Holy Face ...... 28 Chaplet of the Holy Ghost ...... 29 Chaplet of the Holy Infant ...... 31 Chaplet of the Holy Name ...... 32 Chaplet Of the Holy Wounds ...... 33 Chaplet of the Immaculate Conception ...... 33 Chaplet of the Immaculate Heart of Mary ...... 33 Chaplet of the Infant Jesus of Prague ...... 34 Chaplet of the Most Holy Trinity ...... 34 Chaplet of the Precious Blood ...... 35 Chaplet of the Queen of Light ...... 37 Chaplet of the Sacred Face ...... 38 Chaplet of the Sacred Heart # 1 ...... 39 Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
Chaplet of the Sacred Heart # 2 ...... 39 Chaplet of the Sacred Heart # 3 ...... 40 Chaplet of the Seven Dolors of Our Lady ...... 40 Chaplet of the Two Hearts ...... 42 Chaplet of the Way of the Cross ...... 42 Chaplet of Unity ...... 43 Chaplet to Obtain a Great Confidence ...... 44 Chaplet to the Mother of the Most Holy Eucharist ...... 44 Franciscan Family Chaplet ...... 45
* * * * Chaplet for the Dead The Chaplet for the Dead contains 45 beads. It begins with the Crucifix, 5 introductory beads and 4 sets of 10 beads (40 beads). This Chaplet has no medal. The 40 beads are in memory of the 40 hours which Our Lord is thought to have spent in Limbo.
“It is a holy and wholesome thing to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from their sins.” ~ II Macab. 12, 46
November is traditionally an especially important month to pray for those in purgatory, and many visit the graves of the departed on All Souls’ Day, November 2nd.
All Souls’ Day the Rosary or Chaplet for the Souls in Purgatory is a practice earnestly recommended to all persons who desire to assist the Poor Souls. In anticipation of All Souls’ Day, when night comes on this day, we darken the room, light a candle blessed at Candlemas, and pray the Rosary for our dead.
How to pray the Chaplet for the Dead One begins and ends this devotion with the De Profundis or the Our Father and the Hail Mary.
On the Introductory Beads and all Large Beads V. Eternal rest grant unto (him/her), O Lord. R. And let perpetual light shine upon (him/her)
Act of Faith My God, I believe in Thee, because Thou art Truth itself; I firmly believe the truths revealed to the Church.
Act of Hope My God, I hope in Thee, because Thou art infinitely good.
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My God, I love Thee with all my heart, and above all things, because Thou art infinitely perfect; and I love my neighbour as myself, for the love of Thee.
On each small bead, you say: "Sweet Heart of Mary, be my salvation."
Each set of 10 beads is concluded with: "Eternal Rest Grant unto (him/her) and let the perpetual light shine upon (him/her). May (he/she) rest in peace."
Conclude with: 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.
De profundis (Psalm 129 Out of The Depths) Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord; Lord, hear my voice! Let Your ears be attentive to my voice in supplication: If you, O Lord, mark iniquities, Lord, who can stand? But with You is forgiveness, that You may be revered. I trust in the Lord; my soul trusts in His word. My soul waits for the Lord, more than sentinels wait for the dawn. More than sentinels wait for the dawn, let Israel wait for the Lord; For with the Lord is kindness and with Him is plenteous redemption; And He will redeem Israel from all their iniquities.
* * * * Chaplet for the Holy Souls The devotion of the Chaplet for the Holy Souls is prayed on the most popular 59 beads Marian Rosary which is one of the Catholic Church Sacramentals.
How to pray the Chaplet for the Holy Souls Make the "Sign Of The Cross" on the Cross.
Then say the I Believe In God.
On the 5 beads between the Cross and the medal, say,
1 Our Father... Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
3 Hail Mary... 1 Glory Be...
For each decade, proceed as follows:
On the large bead prior to 10 small beads, say: "O Holy Souls draw the fire of God's love into my soul, to reveal Jesus Crucified in me here on earth, rather than hereafter in Purgatory."
On each of the small beads, say: "Crucified Lord Jesus, have mercy on the souls in Purgatory."
When you have completed all 5 decades, say 3 times the Glory Be...
* * * * Chaplet in Praise of the Virgin Mary The Chaplet in praise of the Virgin Mary is prayed on the regular Marian Rosary of 59 beads.
How to pray the Chaplet in praise of the Virgin Mary At the beginning of the Rosary, the "Creed" and "Our Father" is replaced with:
"Mary, my Immaculate Mother, I desire to offer thee reparation for the offenses which thy Immaculate Heart receives from the horrible blasphemies which are uttered against thee. I offer thee these praises to console thee for so many ungrateful children who do not love thee, and to console the Heart of thy Divine Son Who is so deeply offended by the insults offered to thee. Receive, my Purest Mother, this little act of homage. Make me love thee more each day and look with pity on those blasphemers that they may not delay to cast themselves into thy maternal arms. Amen."
On the large bead prior to each set of 10 beads, say: "Grant that I may praise thee, O Holy Virgin! Give me strength against thy enemies!"
On the 10 small beads is prayed once each of the 10 following praises: 1. Blessed be the Great Mother of God, Mary Most Holy! 2. Blessed be her Holy and Immaculate Conception! 3. Blessed be her Glorious Assumption! 4. Blessed be the Name of Mary, Virgin and Mother! 5. Blessed be her Immaculate Heart! 6. Blessed be her Virginal Purity! 7. Blessed be her Divine Maternity! 8. Blessed be her Universal Mediation! 9. Blessed be her Sorrows and her Tears! 10. Blessed be the graces with which the Lord crowned her Queen of Heaven and Earth!
At the end of each set of 10 beads, say the following prayer: Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
"Glory be to Mary, Daughter of the Father! Glory be to Mary, Mother of the Son! Glory be to Mary, Spouse of the Holy Spirit!"
Concluding Prayer: "My Mother, I love thee for those who do not love thee; I praise thee for those who blaspheme thee; I surrender myself to thee for those who will not recognize thee as their Mother."
(Repeat the above concluding prayer 5 times)
* * * * Chaplet of all Souls This devotion is prayed on the popular Marian Rosary of 59 beads.
How to pray the Chaplet of Our Lady's Tears On the Crucifix, recite the Psalm "Out of the Depths."
On the large beads, say the "Lord's Prayer."
On the small beads, recite the following invocation: "O good Jesus, have mercy on the soul in purgatory or (mention name) and grant to them eternal rest.
First decade, begin with the following prayer:
"I offer You, my Saviour, this first decade for the souls of all of my relatives, through the Precious Blood which You shed for them in Your Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane. O good Jesus, have mercy on them!"
Say the Our Father. Repeat the Invocation "O good Jesus..." 10 times.
Second decade, begin with the following prayer: "I offer You, my Saviour, this second decade for the souls of all those who have shown me kindness, through the Precious Blood which You shed for them in Your Scourging. O good Jesus, have mercy on them!"
Say the Our Father. Repeat the Invocation "O good Jesus..." 10 times.
Third decade, begin with the following prayer: Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
"I offer You, my Saviour, this third decade for the souls of those whom I have at any time offended, through the Precious Blood which You shed for them in carrying Your Cross to Calvary. O good Jesus, have mercy on them!"
Say the Our Father. Repeat the Invocation "O good Jesus..." 10 times.
Fourth decade, begin with the following prayer: "I offer You, my Saviour, this fourth decade for the souls of my friends and companions, through the Precious Blood which You poured forth upon the Cross, and through the sorrows which Mary, our tender Mother, endured at the foot of the Cross. O good Jesus, have mercy on them!"
Say the Our Father. Repeat the Invocation "O good Jesus..." 10 times.
Fifth decade, begin with the following prayer:
"I offer You, my Saviour, this fifth decade for the soul of my father and/or Mother and/or relative. I offer You, for this soul so dear to me, the Precious Blood and the sacerd water from Your Heart, pierced by the lance. O good Jesus, open to this soul the gate of heaven, and grant me the grace to be reunited with it forever in the bosom of Your goodness."
Say the Our Father. Repeat the Invocation "O good Jesus..." 10 times.
Finish the Chaplet by saying:
"O good Jesus, have mercy on the soul or souls in purgatory or (mention name) and grant to them eternal rest.
* * * * Chaplet of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha This Chaplet has 24 beads, each bead representing one year of Saint Kateri's holy life.
How to pray the Chaplet of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha There are 8 brown beads (the colour of the earth), 8 red beads (the color of blood), and 8 crystal beads (clear like water).
On each brown bead, say the "Our Father".
On each red bead, say the "Hail Mary".
On each crystal bead, say the "Glory be".
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* * * * Chaplet of Conversion The devotion to the Chaplet of Conversion is prayed on the most popular 59 beads Marian Rosary which is one of the Catholic Church Sacramentals.
How to pray the Chaplet of Conversion On the crucifix, being with the "I Believe In God.." for the unbelievers of the world.
On the first bead pray, the "Our Father..." for the grace of conversion of the world.
On the second bead pray a "Hail Mary..." to honour the Father for the exaltation of Mary, a mere creature, and for choosing to honour her with the title, "Queen of heaven and Mediatrix of all graces."
On the third bead pray the "Hail, Holy Queen..."
On the medal, say the following prayer,
"O Holy Mother, I join you at the foot of your Son's Cross to implore mercy and conversion for the souls of the world. With you, I offer the Wounds of your Son, Jesus, to the Father, in atonement for the sins of the world past, present and to come."
On each of the small beads, say,
"Through the Sorrowful, Bleeding, Immaculate Heart of Mary, and in union with the suffering of her Son, Jesus, on the Cross, I implore of the Father, the grace of the conversion for the world."
On each of the large beads, say a "Hail Mary..." in honour of Mary's Tears of Sorrow.
After the "Hail Mary" on each large bead, say,
"Holy Mother Mary, Mediatrix of all graces, obtain for us from God, the conversion of the world.
Then say 3 "Glory Be..." in honour of the Blessed Trinity.
When finishing the Chaplet, say the prayer "Hail, Holy Queen...".
* * * * Chaplet of Divine Mercy # 1 The regular Rosary of five decades is used for the prayer devotion of the Divine Mercy Chaplet. As implemented at the National Shrine of Divine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, 2 opening prayers may preceed the Chaplet Devotion, this followed by a closing prayer.
Our Lord Jesus said to Saint Faustina,
"Say unceasingly this chaplet that I have taught you. Anyone who says it will receive great Mercy at the hour of death. Priests will recommend it to sinners as the last hope. Even the most hardened Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
sinner, if he recites this Chaplet even once, will receive grace from My Infinite Mercy. I want the whole world to know My Infinite Mercy. I want to give unimaginable graces to those who trust in My Mercy..."
"...When they say this Chaplet in the presence of the dying, I will stand between My Father and the dying person not as the just judge but as the Merciful Savior".
How to pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet Two (Optional) Opening Prayers
1. You expired, Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls, and the ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O Fountain of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.
2. O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fountain of Mercy for us, I trust in You!
Begin with the following prayers:
Our Father Hail Mary The Apostles' Creed
Prior to each decade (ten small beads), you say the following prayer on the large bead:
Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world.
On each of the ten small beads, you say the following prayer:
For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
Upon the completion of the 5 decades (50 small beads), you say the following prayer 3 times:
Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.
(Optional) Closing Prayer
Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion - inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself.
* * * * Chaplet of Divine Mercy # 2 Using the 59 beads Marian Rosary, begin with the:
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How to pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Sign Of The Cross, followed by 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, and the Apostles' Creed
Starting on the medal, say the following prayer:
"Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world."
On each of the 10 beads that follow, say the following prayer:
"For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world."
On each of the individual beads that separate the sets of 10 beads, repeat the prayer "Eternal Father... (above)." Then on each set of 10 beads, repeat the prayer "For the sake..." (above).
You then conclude with the following prayer 3 times:
"Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world."
Optional Concluding Prayer:
"Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself."
* * * * Chaplet of Faith The regular Rosary of five decades is used as the Chaplet of Faith.
How to pray the Chaplet of Faith On the large beads, you say the The Apostles' Creed
On the small beads, you say,
"Jesus, Mary, I love you, save souls, save the consecrated."
At the end, after having completed the 5 decades, say 5 times the following,
Hail Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.
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(An indulgence of 5 years)
* * * * Chaplet of Mercy and Forgiveness This devotion may be prayed on the regular Marian Rosary of 59 beads.
History: This chaplet was composed by Chorbishop Joseph Saidi of Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Father Saidi was the pastor of Our Lady of Mercy Maronite Catholic Church from 1947 until his retirement in August 1977.
How to pray the Chaplet of Mercy and Forgiveness Begin by blessing yourself and kissing the Crucifix. Looking at the crucifix, say:
"Lord Jesus, we believe in You as You are the Son of Mary and the Son of the Living God, Creator and Redeemer. You came from heaven to earth to save all mankind. You are the Savior of the World. You taught us to pray: 'Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, the power and the glory, now and forever. Amen.'"
On all of the "Our Father" beads, instead of the "Our Father," say:
"Merciful Jesus, our Redeemer, You said, "ask and you shall receive." We humbly ask You to hear our prayer, forgive us our sins and grant us Your peace and salvation. We praise You now and forever." Amen.
On all of the "Hail Mary" beads, instead of the "Hail Mary," say:
"Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us."
At the end of each decade (10 beads), instead of the "Glory be to the Father," say:
"Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, intercede for us."
At the end of the last decade of the chaplet, say:
"Most blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, intercede for us, for the forgiveness of our sins, peace and eternal salvation from your loving Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, the only Son of the Living God, and we praise you, we bless His name now and forever."
Glory be to the Father...
* * * * Chaplet of Our Lady of Czestochowa This Chaplet has a Crucifix, 1 set of 9 beads and a Medal of Our Lady of Czestochowa. Example: Cross + 9 + Medal. Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
How to pray the Chaplet of Our Lady of Czestochowa On the set of 9 beads, say:
3 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary and 3 Glory be.
O Almighty and merciful God! You gave the Polish Nation a wondrous help and defense in the most holy Virgin Mary and You honoured Her sacred image at Jasna Gora with remarkable veneration of the faithful. Grant in Your mercy that, under Her protection, we may struggle confidently throughout our lives and at the moment of death be victorious over our enemy. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Lady of Jasna Gora, our Mother, Queen of the Polish Nation! Trusting in Your maternal goodness and powerful intercession with Your Son, we place before You our humble prayers and petitions. To You we commend all our needs, in particular... (State your intention here.) and all children of the Polish Nation whether in their native land or elsewhere in the world.
* * * * Chaplet of Our Lady of Guadalupe The Chaplet of Guadalupe has a cross, 21 beads and a medal. Between the cross and the medal, there 1 bead, a set of 4 beads and then another bead. Elsewhere on the Chaplet, there are 4 sets of 3 beads, each separated by 1 bead (total of 3).
How to pray the Chaplet of Our Lady of Guadalupe Begin with the following prayer:
"Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mystical Rose, make intercession for our Holy Church, protect the sovereign Pontiff, help all those who invoke you in their necessities, and since you are the ever Virgin Mary and Mother of the true God, obtain for us from your most Holy Son the grace of keeping our faith, of sweet hope in the midst of the bitterness of life, of burning charity, and the precious gift of final perseverance." Amen.
On the first bead, Pray 1 "Our Father...".
Pray 4 "Hail Marys..." on the set of 4 beads in honour of Our Lady of Guadalupe's 4 apparitions to Blessed Juan Diego.
Pray 1 "Glory Be...".
Each set of 3 beads represents on apparition.
The First Apparition: Our Lady of Guadalupe appears to Blessed Juan Diego. Our Lady requests a temple in her honour. Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
Pray 1 "Our Father..."
Prayer: "Our Lady of Guadalupe, my Queen and my Mother, I thank you for your first apparition to Blessed Juan Diego when you revealed that you are the Most Pure Virgin, Mary, Mother of the True God and Mother of all mankind. I thank you for requesting a temple to be built where you stood, to bear witness to your love, your compassion, your aid and your protection for all who would love you, trust you, and invoke your help."
Pray 3 "Hail Marys..." followed by 1 "Glory Be...".
The Second Apparition: Our Lady of Guadalupe gives Blessed Juan Diego encouragement after his return from the Bishop’s house.
Pray 1 "Our Father..."
Prayer: "Our Lady of Guadalupe, my Queen and my Mother, I thank you for your second apparition to Blessed Juan Diego when, upon his return from the Bishop’s house, he knelt in humiliation and defeat before you since he was unable to accomplish your mission. I thank you for the courage and encouragement you gave to Blessed Juan Diego to make a second appeal to the Bishop."
Pray 3 "Hail Marys..." followed by 1 "Glory Be...".
The Third Apparition: Our Lady of Guadalupe promises a sign to Blessed Juan Diego for the Bishop.
Pray 1 "Our Father..."
Prayer: "Mother, I thank you for your third apparition to Blessed Juan Diego when, after this unsuccessful attempt to have a temple built, you said to him, 'So be it, son. Return tomorrow in order that you may secure for the Bishop, the sign for which he has asked. When this is in your possession, he will believe you; he will no longer doubt your world and suspect your good faith. Be assured that I shall reward you for all that you have undergone.'"
Pray 3 "Hail Marys..." followed by 1 "Glory Be...".
The Fourth Apparition: Our Lady of Guadalupe fulfills her promise by showing herself on the tilma of Blessed Juan Diego.
Pray 1 "Our Father..."
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Our Lady of Guadalupe, my Queen and my Mother, I thank you for your fourth apparition to Blessed Juan Diego when you ordered him to pick the roses he would find on the summit of the hill and bring them to you. I thank you for arranging them in his tilma when you said, 'This cluster of roses is the sign that you shall take to the Bishop. You are to tell him, in my name, that in this he will recognize my will and that he must fulfill it. You will be my ambassador, wholly worthy of my confidence. Only in the presence of the Bishop shall you unfold your mantle and disclose that which you carry.' I thank you for your image printed on the tilma which appeared when the roses were released.
Pray 3 "Hail Marys..." followed by
1 "Glory Be...".
Closing Prayer: Remember, 0 most gracious Virgin of Guadalupe, that in thy celestial apparition on the Mount of Tepeyac, thou didst promise to show thy compassion and pity towards all who, loving and trusting thee, seek thy help and call upon thee in their necessities and afflictions; also to hearken to our supplications, to dry our tears and to give us consolation and relief. Inspired with this confidence we come before thy august presence, certain that thou wilt deign to fulfill thy merciful promises. We are full of hope that, standing beneath thy protection nothing will trouble or afflict us. Thou has desired to remain with us through thy admirable image, thou who art our Mother, our health and our life. O Mary, Mother of God, hear our petitions and in thy mercy answer us. Amen
Optional Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe Our Lady of Guadalupe, my mother, into your hands joined in prayer, take my prayers, petitions and hopes, and present them to Jesus for me. Remembering the love and care your hands rendered to Him, He will not refuse what they hold now, even though they are from me. Amen.
* * * * Chaplet of Our Lady of Mount Carmel This Chaplet has a Medal of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and 3 sets of 3 beads as follows: Medal + 3 + 3 + 3.
How to pray the Chaplet of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Begin with the following two prayers: "O most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, assist me in this necessity. O Immaculate Virgin and Star of the Sea, help me and show me that you are my mother and protector." "O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of heaven and earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to help me in my needs for there are none who can withstand you grace. Pray for me and help me to obtain assistance in this life. Amen"
On the 3 sets of 3 beads, say: 3 Our Father, 3 Hail Mary and 3 Glory be.
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* * * * Chaplet of Our Lady of Perpetual Help # 1 The Chaplet of Our Lady of Perpetual Help is prayed on the regular Rosary of Mary.
How to pray the Chaplet of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Each decade has one prayer for the larger bead and another prayer that is said 10 times for the smaller beads. It goes as follows:
On the larger beads: "O Mother of Perpetual Help, Listen to our pleading souls, You can help us in our needs, Mary, with hope, we call on you."
On the smaller beads: "O Mary, help us!"
When completing each decade, say: "Mary has helped us, Mary wants to help us, Mary can help us. Mary will help us."
After completing the five decades of the Holy Rosary, on each of the 3 small beads, say the Hail Mary..., this followed by the Glory Be....
Upon completing the Chaplet, say the following prayer: "We fly to your patronage, O Holy Mother of God. Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us from all dangers, O ever glorious and blessed Virgin Mary. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, pray for us!"
* * * * Chaplet of Our Lady of Perpetual Help # 2 This devotion is prayed on the Marian Rosary of 59 beads.
How to pray the Chaplet of Our Lady of Perpetual Help On the Crucifix, say the prayer: "Hail Holy Queen."
On the large beads, say: "Mary can help us, Mary will help us, Mary wants to help us, Mary must help us."
On the small beads, say: "Mother of Perpetual Help, pray for us."
* * * * Chaplet of Our Lady, Star of the Sea This Chaplet has a Medal of the Virgin Mary, 3 separate beads and then Example: 1 set of 12 beads. Medal + 1 + 1 + 1 / 12.
How to pray the Chaplet of Our Lady, Star of the Sea Beginning at the medal, say the following prayer: Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
"Most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea, help me and show me herein that you are my Mother." "Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power."
On the first three beads, you say 1 "Our Father," 1 "Hail Mary", and 1 "Glory be."
The intentions of these three beads are for those who minister in the Church, Pope John-Paul II, the local Bishop and the Parish priest.
On each of the 12 beads that follow, these representing the 12 stars on Our Lady's Crown, say 1 "Hail Mary" followed by the following invocations.
"Our Lady, Star of the Sea, help and protect us!" "Sweet Mother, I place this cause in your hand."
* * * * Chaplet of Our Lady's Tears How to pray the Chaplet of Our Lady's Tears This spiritual devotion is prayed on the popular Marian Rosary of 59 beads.
Begin as follows:
Replace the Creed with: "Crucified Jesus! We fall at Your feet and offer You the tears of her who with deep compassionate love accompanied You on Your sorrowful way of the Cross. Grant, O Good Master, that we take to heart the lessons which the tears of Your most holy Mother teach us, so that we may fulfill Your holy will on earth, that we may be worthy to praise and exalt You in Heaven for all eternity."
Replace the Our Father's with: V. "O Jesus, look upon the tears of her who loved You most on earth," R. "And loves You most ardently in Heaven."
Replace the Hail Mary's with: V. "O Jesus, hear our prayers," R. "For the sake of Your most holy Mother's tears."
At the end of the Chaplet, say 3 times the following:
V. "O Jesus, look upon the tears of her who loved You most on earth," R. "And loves You most ardently in Heaven."
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"O Mary, Mother of love, sorrow and mercy, we beg you to unite your prayers with our so that Jesus, your Divine Son, to Whom we turn may hear our petitions in the name of your maternal tears and may give us in addition to the favours we ask, the crown of everlasting life." Amen.
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Anne The chaplet to St. Anne promises a great number of spiritual and temporal favors.
How to pray the Chaplet of Saint Anne The Chaplet of good Saint Anne consist of the following prayers.
1. In honour of Jesus, Say 1 Our Father... and 5 Hail Mary's.
Then say, "Jesus, Mary and St. Anne, grant the favour I ask."
2. In honour of Mary, Say 1 Our Father... and 5 Hail Mary's.
Then say, "Jesus, Mary and St. Anne, grant the favour I ask."
3. In honour of Saint Anne, Say 1 Our Father... and 5 Hail Mary's.
Then say, "Jesus, and St. Anne, grant the favour I ask."
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Anthony This Chaplet has a medal of St. Anthony and the Child Jesus, followed by 13 sets of 3 beads each. Each set of three beads represents:
How to pray the Chaplet of Saint Anthony 1 st bead, recite 1 "Our Father..."; 2 nd bead, recite 1 Hail Mary...; 3 rd bead, recite 1 Glory Be....
At the end of the 13 sets of 3 beads, you say the Miraculous Repository by Saint Bonaventure
If miracles thou fain would see, Lo, 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.)
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And perils perish, plenty's hoard, Is heaped on hunger's famished board; Let those relate who know it well, Let Padua on her patron tell.
(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.)
Glory Be....
(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.)
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 commendation 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 each of the 13 sets of 3 beads, you meditate on the following themes: 1. St. Anthony, who raised the dead, pray for those Christians now in their agony, and for our dear departed. 2. St. Anthony, zealous preacher of the Gospel, fortify us against the errors of the enemies of God, and pray for the Holy Father and the Church. 3. St. Anthony, powerful with the Heart of Jesus, preserve us from the calamities which threaten us on account of our sins. 4. St. Anthony, who drivest away devils, make us triumph over their snares. 5. St. Anthony, lily of heavenly purity, purify us from the stains of the soul and preserve our bodies from all dangers. 6. St. Anthony, healer of the sick, cure our diseases and preserve us in health. 7. St. Anthony, guide of travelers, bring to safe harbor those who are in danger of perishing and calm the troubled waves of passion which agitate our souls. 8. St. Anthony, liberator of captives, deliver us from the captivity of evil. 9. St. 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. St. Anthony, finder of lost things, help us to find all that we have lost in the spiritual and temporal order. 11. St. Anthony, protected by Mary, avert the dangers which threaten our body and our soul. 12. St. Anthony, helper of the poor, help us in our needs and give bread and work to those who ask. 13. St. Anthony, we thankfully proclaim thy miraculous power, and we beseech thee to protect us all the days of our life. Amen
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Dymphna This Chaplet consists of a Medal of St. Dymphna and 17 beads as follows: Medal + 2 / 5 red + 5 white + 5 green. Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
How to pray the Chaplet of Dymphna You can state your personal intentions before starting the Chaplet or at the end.
On the 1 st bead, you pray the Our Father. On the 2 nd bead, you pray the Hail Mary for the Holy Father's intentions. On the 15 beads, you pray 15 Glory be in honour of the 15 years of Saint Dymphna's life.
The red beads honour the martyrdom of St. Dymphna. the white beads honour her virginity. the green beads are for the hope of relief of emotional disorders.
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini This Chaplet has 25 beads, 5 sets of 5 beads, and a medal of Mother Cabrini.
How to pray the Chaplet of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini On each of the beads, say the "Hail Mary".
At the end of each set of 5 beads, say the following prayer:
"O My Saviour, hear Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini plead for me.
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Gabriel The Chaplet of Saint Gabriel has a large medal, 3 small beads, a small medal at the "Y" joint, followed by 3 sets of 11 beads, each set being separated by a single bead (2 of them). In total, this Chaplet has 38 beads as follows: Medal + 3, then 11 + 1 + 11 + 1 + 11 = 38.
The 3 sets of 11 beads honour the 33 years of our Saviour's life. The 2 joining beads honour the Divinity and the humanity of the Lord Jesus.
How to pray the Chaplet of Saint Gabriel Begin with the following prayer: 1st Bead "Heavenly Father, through the salutation of the Archangel Gabriel, may we honour the Incarnation of Your Divine son."
2nd Bead "Mother of our Saviour, may we strive always to imitate your holy virtues and to respond to our Father. 'Be it done unto me according to Thy Word.'"
3rd Bead "Archangel Gabriel, please praise our Father for the gift of His Son praying, one day, by His grace, we may all be one.
On each of the beads in the sets of 11, you say: "Hail, full of grace, The Lord is with Thee: Blessed art though among women.
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"Behold thou shalt conceive in they womb, and shalt bring forth a son: and thou shalt call his name Jesus."
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Gertrude The Chaplet of Saint Gertrude is prayed on the commonly known and popular Marian Rosary of 59 beads: Cross + 1 + 3 + 1 + Medal / 10 + 1 + 10 + 1 + 10 + 1 + 10 + 1 + 10.
How to pray the Chaplet of Saint Gertrude Beginning at the Cross, pray the "Apostle's Creed".
This is followed by 1 "Our Father", 3 "Hail Mary" and 1 "Glory be".
Starting on the Medal and then on the 4 large beads between each decade (sets of 10 beads), pray the "Our Father."
On each of the small beads (in the sets of 10 beads), say the following prayer: "Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Most Precious Blood of Thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the holy souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal Church, those in my own home, and within my family. Amen."
At the end of each set of 10 beads, say the following prayers: "Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, open the hearts and minds of sinners to the truth and light of God, the Father." "Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for the conversion of sinners and the world." and 1 "Glory be."
(Saint Gertrude was told by Our Lord that each time the faithful would pray the above devotion, 1,000 souls would be released from Purgatory.)
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Joseph The Chaplet of Saint Joseph is prayed for family protection. In today's society, Satan is making every attempt, first of all and foremost, to destroy the family. As is well known, many marriages end up in divorce. But all that can change by the intercession of the adoptive father of Jesus through our praying of the Chaplet of Saint Joseph.
How to pray the Chaplet of Saint Joseph On the large beads, say the following prayer: "St. Joseph guardian of the Holy Family, bless our families."
On the small beads, say the following prayer: "St. Joseph pray for us."
Concluding prayer: Jesus, Mary and Joseph I give You my heart and my soul. Jesus, Mary and Joseph assist me now and in my last agony. Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
Jesus, Mary and Joseph may I breathe forth my soul in peace with You. Amen.
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Jude How to pray the Chaplet of Our Lady of Saint Jude This Chaplet has a Cross, 1 set of 9 beads and a Medal of Saint Jude. Example: Cross + 9 + Medal.
On the cross, say the following prayer: Saint Jude, glorious Apostle, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, the name of the traitor has caused you to be forgotten by many, but the true Church invokes you universally as the Patron of things despaired of; pray for me, that finally I may receive the consolations and the succor of Heaven in all my necessities, tribulations and sufferings, particularly... (State your intention here.) and that I may bless God with the Elect throughout Eternity. Amen.
On each of the 9 beads, pray the following: One Hail Mary
and the following invocation: Saint Jude, Apostle martyr and relative of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Mary and of Joseph, intercede for us.
At the end of the Chaplet, say the following prayers:
May the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, and loved in all the tabernacles until the end of time. Amen. May the most Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised and glorified now and forever. Amen Saint Jude pray for us and hear our prayers. Amen.
Blessed be the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Blessed be the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Blessed be Saint Jude Thaddaeus, in all the world and for all Eternity.
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Maximillian This Chaplet has a Medal of St. Maximillian, 1 bead, 1 Medal of the Virgin Mary and 14 beads as follows: Medal + 1 + Medal + 14.
How to pray the Chaplet of St. Maximillian Begin with the Memorare Prayer on the single bead between the 2 Medals.
On each of the 14 beads, say the Miraculous Medal Prayer followed by the invocation to St. Maximillian as follows:
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"O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee, and for all those who do not have recourse to Thee, especially for the enemies of Holy Mother Church, and all those in most need of Thy mercy."
Invocation "St. Maximillian, pray for us!"
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Michael (Archangel) The Chaplet of St. Michael is a wonderful way to honor this great Archangel along with the other nine Choirs of Angels. What do we mean by Choirs? It seems that God has created various orders of Angels. Sacred Scripture distinguishes nine such groupings: Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominations, Powers, Virtues, Principalities, Archangels and Angels (Isa. 6:2; Gen. 3:24; Col. 1:16; Eph. 1:21; Rom. 8:38). There may be more groupings but these are the only ones that have been revealed to us. The Seraphim is believed to be the highest Choir, the most intimately united to God, while the Angelic Choir is the lowest.
The history of this Chaplet goes back to a devout Servant of God, Antonia d'Astonac, who had a vision of St. Michael. He told Antonia to honor him by nine salutations to the nine Choirs of Angels. St. Michael promised that whoever would practice this devotion in his honor would have, when approaching Holy Communion, an escort of nine angels chosen from each of the nine Choirs. In addition, for those who would recite the Chaplet daily, he promised his continual assistance and that of all the holy angels during life, and after death deliverance form purgatory for themselves and their relations.
The Chaplet of St. Michael O God, come to my assistance. O Lord, make haste to help me. Glory be to the Father, etc.
1. 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. one Our Father three Hail Marys
2. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Cherubim may the Lord grant us the grace to leave the ways of sin and run in the paths of Christian perfection. Amen. one Our Father three Hail Marys
3. 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. one Our Father three Hail Marys
4. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Dominations may the Lord give us grace to govern our senses and overcome any unruly passions. Amen. one Our Father three Hail Marys
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5. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Virtues may the Lord preserve us from evil and falling into temptation. Amen. one Our Father three Hail Marys
6. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Powers may the Lord protect our souls against the snares and temptations of the devil. Amen. one Our Father three Hail Marys
7. By the intercession of St. Michael and the celestial Choir of Principalities may God fill our souls with a true spirit of obedience. Amen. one Our Father three Hail Marys
8. 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 may attain the glory of Heaven. Amen. one Our Father three Hail Marys
9. 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 in the life to come to Heaven. Amen. one Our Father three Hail Marys
Say one Our Father in honor of each of the following leading Angels: St. Michael, St. Gabriel, St. Raphael and our Guardian Angel.
Concluding prayers: 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, you who shine with excellence and superhuman virtue deliver us from all evil, who turn to you with confidence and enable us by your gracious protection to serve God more and more faithfully every day. Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael, Prince of the Church of Jesus Christ, that we may be made worthy of His promises. 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 Your Church, make us worthy, we ask You, 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 Your Presence.This we ask through the merits of Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Padre Pio The Chaplet of Saint Padre Pio has a medal, a Crucifix, and 3 sets of 3 brown beads.
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On each bead in the 3 sets of 3 beads (9 times), say: "Oh Jesus, full of grace and charity, victim for sinners, so impelled by Your love of us that You will to die on the cross, I humbly entreat Thee to glorify in heaven and on earth, the servant of God, Padre Pio of Pietrelcina, who generously participated in Your sufferings, who loved Thee so much and laboured so faithfully for the glory of Your heavenly Father and for the good of souls. With confidence, I beseech Thee to grant me, through his intercession, (Mention your request here...) which I ardently desire.
In conclusion, say 3 "Our Father...," 3 "Hail Mary..." and 3 "Glory be...."
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Patrick The purpose of this Chaplet is that through the intercession of Saint Patrick, God Almighty will strengthen one's faith and grant the grace of faith to others.
The Chaplet of Saint Patrick has a medal and 12 beads.
How to pray the Chaplet of Saint Patrick Begin by praying the "Apostle's Creed...."
On each of the twelve green beads, say the following: "Glory be to the Father, and the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen."
You conclude by saying the following: BREASTPLATE OF ST. PATRICK
Christ as a light, Illumine and guide me! Christ as a shield, overshadow and cover me! Christ be under me! Christ be over me! Christ be beside me, On the left hand and right! Christ be before me, behind me, about me; Christ this day, be within and without me!
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Philomena This chaplet consists of a medal, 3 white beads and 13 red beads.
How to pray the Chaplet of Saint Philomena 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 honour of the three Divine Persons of the Blessed Trinity in thanksgiving for all favors obtained through her intercession.
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On each of the 13 red beads that 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."
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 honour 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."
[State your intention here...]
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Raphael (Archangel) The chaplet to St. Raphael the Archangel has a set of 9 beads and 3 end beads for a total of 12 beads over and above the medal.
How to pray the Chaplet of Saint Raphael the Archangel On the medal, pray the following words: "You are Raphael the Healer, You are Raphael the Guide, You are Raphael the Companion Ever at human sorrow's aide."
On each of the 3 small beads, say the Hail Mary to Mary, the Queen of angels.
On each of the 9 following beads, in honour of the 9 angelic choirs, one in honour of each choir, (Angels, Archangels, Thrones, Dominations, Virtues, Principalities, Powers, Cherubim and Seraphim) say the following prayer: Holy, holy, holy Lord, God of Hosts. Heaven and earth are full of your Glory! Glory be to the Father: Glory be to the Son; Glory be to the Holy Spirit!
Conclude the Chaplet with the following prayer: "Saint Raphael, angel of health, of love, of joy and light, pray for us."
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Rita The Chaplet of Saint Rita is prayed on 3 sets of 3 blue beads that have a medal on one end and a cross on the other end. Example: Medal + 3 + 3 + 3 + Cross.
How to pray the Chaplet of Saint Rita Begin with the following prayer: O Holy St. Rita, exemplary Augustinian Sister, we honour you for your devotion to the Passion of Christ. Although your early life was filled with disappointment, frustration, and unceasing tragedy, you never lost faith and trust in God. For this you are the patroness of the impossible, and our inspiration and advocate in desperate circumstances.
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Then, pray 3 "Our Father", 3 "Hail Mary", and 3 "Glory be".
* * * * Chaplet of Saint Theresa (the Little Flower) The Chaplet of Saint Theresa (the Little Flower Rosary) consists of 24 beads which commemorate the 24 years of her life, plus one additional bead.
How to pray the Chaplet of Saint Theresa On the first bead, the following prayer is said:
"Saint Therese of the Infant Jesus, Patroness of Missions, pray for us."
On the other 24 beads is said the Glory Be To The Father to honour the Holy Trinity in thanksgiving for having given us the Little Saint who lived in this world for only 24 years.
* * * * Chaplet of Tears The Chaplet of Tears has 59 beads. Instead of a cross, it has a large medal that is followed by 3 small beads, then a single bead, and then another medal of Our Lady of Lourdes. Following this, there are 7 sets of 7 beads that are each separated by 1 individual bead for a total of 6 beads.
How to pray the Chaplet of Tears Begin with the "Sign of the Cross."
On the medal, recite the following prayer:
"Crucified Jesus! Prostrated at your feet, we offer You the Tears of Her, who with intimate, sympathetic love accompanied You on Your Painful Way of the Cross. Grant, O good Master that we take to heart the lessons which the tears of Your Most Holy Mother afford us, so that we may fulfill Your Holy Will on earth that we may become worthy to laud and bless You in Heaven for all Eternity. Amen."
On the 3 beads following the first medal, pray: "O Jesus! Hear our petitions. For the sake of the tears of Your Most Holy Mother."
On the single bead that follows the 3 beads, pray: "O Jesus! Look upon the tears of Her, Who loved You most while on earth. And who loves You most intimately in Heaven."
On the single bead prior to the sets of 7 beads, pray: (See the meditations below for each set of beads.)
V. "O Jesus, look upon the tears of her who loved you most upon earth" R. "and loves you most ardently in Heaven"
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On each bead in the set of 7 beads, pray:
V. "O Jesus, hear our prayers" R. "For the sake of your most holly Mother’s tears."
Upon completing the 7 sets of beads, repeat 3 times:
V. "O Jesus, look upon the tears of her who loved you most upon earth" R. "and loves you most ardently in Heaven."
Conclude with the following prayer: O Mary, Mother of love, sorrow and mercy, we beg you to unite your prayers with ours so that Jesus, your Divine Son, to Whom we turn may hear our petitions in the name of your maternal tears and may give us in addition to the favors we ask, the crown of everlasting life. Amen.
THE SEVEN MEDITATIONS While praying each set of 7 beads, the faithful are called to meditate on the following events.
1ST SET OF BEADS The tears shed by our Most Holy Mother during Simeon's Prophecy that a sword would pierce Her Heart.
2ND SET OF BEADS The tears shed by our Most Holy Mother during her Flight into Egypt.
3RD SET OF BEADS The tears shed by our Most Holy Mother during her Search for Jesus.
4TH SET OF BEADS The tears shed by our Most Holy Mother during Jesus' painful Way of the Cross.
5TH SET OF BEADS The tears shed by our Most Holy Mother during the Agony of Jesus on the Cross.
6TH SET OF BEADS The tears shed by our Most Holy Mother when the Sacred Body of Jesus was taken from the Cross and placed into Her arms.
7TH SET OF BEADS The tears shed by our Most Holy Mother when Jesus was placed in the Sepulcher.
* * * * Chaplet of the Blessed Sacrament (Approved on 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.)
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This Chaplet consists of a medal of the Blessed Sacrament and 33 beads. The 33 beads represent the 33 years of Christ's life on earth.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Blessed Sacrament On the medal make a spiritual communion: "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!"
* * * * Chaplet of the Five Wounds (Origin: Passionists) The first mention of the Chaplet 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 January 22, 1822.
The Chaplet of the Five Wounds consists of 5 groups of 5 beads each. For each bead, pray one Glory Be... and one Hail Mary for the Blessed Virgin.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Five Wounds On each group of five beads, meditate on one of the Five wounds of Our Lord.
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."
Meditate 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.
* * * * Chaplet of the Holy Face The purpose of the Chaplet of the Holy Face is to honour the Five Wounds of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and to ask of God the Triumph of His Holy Church and the downfall of her enemies.
This Chaplet was composed by Sister Saint Pierre, a Carmelite of Tours.
Saint Ethanasius stated that the devils, when being asked what verse in the Holy Scripture they feared the most, they replied, "That with which the sixty-seventh Psalm commences." This passage states, "Let God arise, and let His enemies be scattered. Let them that hate Him flee from before His Face." They added that this biblical passage always compelled them to take flight. Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
The Chaplet of the Holy Face is composed of a medal and 39 beads, 6 of them being large ones, 33 being small ones, with a medal of the Holy Face.
The chaplet of the Holy Face honours the 5 senses of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, and entreats God for the triumph of His Church. It is recommended that the faithful pray the Chaplet of the Holy Face to obtain from God, by means of the Holy Face of the Lord Jesus, the downfall of His enemies.
The 33 small beads represent the 33 years of the mortal life of Our Divine Lord Jesus on earth. The first 30 beads call to mind the 30 years of His hidden life. These are divided into 5 groups, with the intention of honouring the 5 senses of touch, hearing, sight, smell, and the taste of Jesus. These senses have their seat, principally, in the Holy Face and render reparative homage for all the sufferings which Our Lord Jesus endured in His Face, through each of these senses.
The last 3 small beads remind us of the 3 years of public life of Our Saviour, and have as their object, to honour all the wounds of His Adorable Face.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Five Wounds Begin as follows:
Make the sign of the Cross, with the Cross, and say: "O God, incline unto my aid. O Lord, make haste to help me."
Then say 1 Glory Be....
Before each group of beads, there is a large bead. On this bead, reflect on the sense of Jesus, or the wounds of His Face, and say 1 Glory Be... and the following prayer invocation: "My Jesus, mercy."
On every small bead, say: "Arise, O Lord, and let Thy enemies be scattered, and let them that hate Thee flee before Thy Face!"
At the end, say: The Glory Be... 7 times, in honour of the last 7 Words that Jesus spoke on the Cross, and the 7 dolors of the Immaculate Virgin.
Upon completing the Chaplet, say on the medal: "O God, our Protector, look down upon us and cast Thine eyes upon the Face of Thy Christ!"
* * * * Chaplet of the Holy Ghost This Chaplet was composed in 1892 by a Franciscan Capuchin missionary of the English Province in order to give the faithful an easy means of honouring the Holy Ghost. It was approved by Pope Leo XIII in 1902.
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The Chaplet of the Holy Ghost has 50 beads. It begins with three small beads, followed by 5 sets of 7 beads, each separated by 2 large beads.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Holy Ghost On the three large beads, the faithful make the "Sign of the Cross," says an "Act of Contrition..." and recites the hymn "Come, Holy Ghost...."
On each set of 7 small beads is prayed 7 "Glory be to the Father...."
Then, on the 2 large beads is said 1 "Our Father" and 1 "Hail Mary."
During the praying of each set of 7 beads, the faithful is asked to meditate on one of the 5 mysteries (below), therefore commemorating the Five Wounds of Jesus which are the fountains of grace which the Holy Ghost imparts to all men.
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." [Lk. 1:35]
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." [Mt. 3:16] 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." [Lk. 4:1-2]
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. Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
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 where they were sitting... and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak... the wonderful works of God." [Acts, 2:2, 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?" [1 Cor. 6:19] "Extinguish not the Spirit." [1 Thess. 5:19] "And grieve not the Holy Spirit of God whereby you are sealed unto the day of redemption." [Eph. 4:30]
The Practice: Be ever mindful of the Holy Ghost Who is within you, and carefully cultivate purity of soul and body. Faithfully obey His Divine Inspirations so that you may bring forth the Fruits of the Spirit - Charity, Joy, Peace, Patience, Dignity, 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 the Holy Infant This Chaplet consist of 1 Medal and 3 small beads, these being separated by 12 more small beads as follows: Medal + 3 / 12.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Holy Infant Starting at the medal of the Holy Infant, say the following prayer:
"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."
On each of the 3 beads following the medal, say the following prayer followed by an Our Father. (3 times the prayer and 3 times the "Our Father.")
"And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us."
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On the 1 st of the 12 beads that follow, say the above prayer (And the Word...) followed by an Hail Mary.
On each of the remaining 11 beads, pray a "Hail Mary."
At the end of the Chaplet, say the following prayer: "Holy Infant Jesus, bless and protect us."
* * * * Chaplet of the Holy Name The Chaplet of the Holy Name is prayed on a 33 bead chaplet (3 decades of 1 large bead followed by ten small beads). 33-bead "rosaries" or 33-knot "chotki" of the Eastern tradition can be used for this devotion.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Holy Name To pray the Chaplet of the Holy Name: Make an Act of Contrition (i.e., pray this prayer earnestly):
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more and avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.
And pray: Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me.
First Decade: On the first large bead: Lord, Thou hast said: "Ask and ye shall receive; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you," I seek, I knock, I ask this favor [name your intention].
On each of the first group of ten small beads: Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me.
Second Decade: On the second large bead: "Amen, I say unto you, if ye ask the Father anything in My Name it shall be given unto you." It is of the Father and in Thy Name, Lord, I ask this favor.
On each of the second group of 10 small beads: Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me.
Third Decade: On the third large bead: Lord, Thou hast said: "Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My Word shall not pass away," Thou wilt grant me this favor because Thou hast said it and Thy word is true.
On each of the third group of 10 small beads: Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me. Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
* * * * Chaplet Of the Holy Wounds The devotion to the Holy Wounds and the following promises were revealed by Our Lord Jesus to Sr. Mary Martha Chambon (1841-1907) of the Monastery of the Visitation of Chambery. The cause for her beatification was introduced in 1937.
How to pray the Chaplet Of the Holy Wounds On the crucifix and first three beads: O Jesus, Divine Redeemer, be merciful to us and to the whole world. Amen.
Strong God, Holy God, Immortal God, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Amen
Grace and Mercy, O my Jesus, during present dangers; cover us with Your Precious Blood. Amen.
Eternal Father, grant us mercy through the Blood of Jesus Christ, Your only Son; grant us mercy we beseech You. Amen, Amen, Amen.
The following prayers, composed by Our Lord, are to be said using the Marian Rosary: On the large beads (The "Our Father" beads): Eternal Father, I offer You the Wounds of Our Lord, Jesus Christ, to heal the wounds of our souls.
On the small beads (The "Hail Mary" beads): My Jesus, pardon and mercy, through the merits of Your Holy Wounds.
* * * * Chaplet of the Immaculate Conception This devotion is prayed on a Chaplet of 15 beads. It has 3 sets of 4 beads, 1 end bead and the Miraculous Medal of the Immaculate Conception.
St. John Berchmanns, S.J. composed this Chaplet. Its intent is to be recited daily in order to obtain through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary the grace of never committing any sin against the virtue of purity.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Immaculate Conception You begin by making the "Sign of the Cross."
During each set of 4 beads, you pray the following: "Blessed be the Holy and Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary." Say 1 "Our Father," , 4 "Hail Mary", and one "Glory be."
* * * * Chaplet of the Immaculate Heart of Mary This devotion is prayed on the popular 59 beads Marian Rosary.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Start by making the "Sign of the Cross" 5 times in veneration of the Saviour's 5 Holy Wounds. Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
On the large beads, say: "Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for those who seek refuge in you."
On the small beads, say: "Holy Mother, save us through your Immaculate Heart's flame of love."
You finish the Chaplet by praying 3 "Glory be".
* * * * Chaplet of the Infant Jesus of Prague The chaplet to the Infant Jesus of Prague has 15 beads.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Infant Jesus of Prague It consist of praying: 3 Our Father... in honour of the Holy Family and 12 Hail Mary... in memory of the 12 years of the Infancy of our Divine Saviour.
Starting at the medal of the Infant Jesus, say, "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."
Before each Our Father and Hail Mary, say the following prayer: "And the Word was made flesh and dwelt amongst us."
At the end of the Chaplet, say, "Holy Infant Jesus, bless and protect us."
* * * * Chaplet of the Most Holy Trinity The Most Holy Trinity chaplet is normally recited on the regular Rosary. It should be offered through the Five Sacred Wounds of Our Lord in reparation for the crimes of sinners.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Most Holy Trinity You begin by saying on the Crucifix, "Incline unto mine aid, O God, O Lord make hast to help me."
On the three small and one large bead, you say, "Glory be to Thee, O most sweet, most noble, resplendent, peaceful, ineffable Trinity. Amen
On each of the ten small beads of each decade, you say, "Glory, honor and praise be to the great Eternal God. Amen.
Then you say the Glory Be To The Father after each decade of 10 small beads.
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You conclude the chaplet with three more Glory Be To The Father and the recitation of the following Divine Praises,
Blessed be God! Blessed be his Holy Name! Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man! Blessed be the Name of Jesus! Blessed be his Most Sacred Heart! Blessed be his Most Precious Blood! Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar! Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete! Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most Holy! Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception! Blessed be her glorious Assumption! Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother! Blessed be St. Joseph, her most chaste spouse! Blessed be God in his Angels and his Saints!
* * * * Chaplet of the Precious Blood This devotion consists of seven mysteries in which you medidate on the seven principal sheddings of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus. The Chaplet is divided into 7 groups, each containing 33 beads in honour of the 33 years of the life of Jesus.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Precious Blood The Our Father is said five times after each mystery except the last, when it is said three times. In all, 33 Our Fathers are said in honour of the 33 years of the life of Our Lord Jesus on earth.
While praying this devotion, you are asked to meditate on each of the seven bloodsheddings of Jesus.
Mystery 1 Jesus shed His Blood in the Circumcision. Let us ask for chastity of soul and body.
Say the Our Father... 5 times.
Say the following prayer: "Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me."
Say the Glory Be... 1 time.
Say the following prayer: V. "We beseech You, Lord, help Your servants." R. "Whom You have greeneemed with Your Precious Blood."
Mystery 2 Jesus shed His Blood whilst praying in the Garden of Olives. Let us ask for the spirit of prayer.
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Say the Our Father... 5 times.
Say the following prayer: "Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me."
Say the Glory Be... 1 time.
Say the following prayer: V. "We beseech You, Lord, help Your servants." R. "Whom You have greeneemed with Your Precious Blood."
Mystery 3 Jesus shed His Blood in the scourging. Let us ask for the grace of mortification.
Say the Our Father... 5 times.
Say the following prayer: "Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me."
Say the Glory Be... 1 time.
Say the following prayer: V. "We beseech You, Lord, help Your servants." R. "Whom You have greeneemed with Your Precious Blood."
Mystery 4 Jesus shed His Blood in the crowning with thorns. Let us ask for contempt of worldly honors.
Say the Our Father... 5 times.
Say the following prayer: "Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me."
Say the Glory Be... 1 time.
Say the following prayer: V. "We beseech You, Lord, help Your servants." R. "Whom You have greeneemed with Your Precious Blood."
Mystery 5 Jesus shed His Blood while carrying His cross. Let us ask for patience.
Say the Our Father... 5 times.
Say the following prayer: "Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me."
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Say the Glory Be... 1 time.
Say the following prayer: V. "We beseech You, Lord, help Your servants." R. "Whom You have greeneemed with Your Precious Blood."
Mystery 6 Jesus shed His Blood in the crucifixion. Let us ask for contrition for our sins.
Say the Our Father... 5 times.
Say the following prayer: "Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me."
Say the Glory Be... 1 time.
Say the following prayer: V. "We beseech You, Lord, help Your servants." R. "Whom You have greeneemed with Your Precious Blood."
Mystery 7 Jesus shed His Blood and water when His side was pierced. Let us ask for the grace of perseverance.
Say the Our Father... 3 times.
Say the following prayer: "Incline unto my aid, O God. O Lord, make haste to help me."
Say the Glory Be... 1 time.
Say the following prayer: V. "We beseech You, Lord, help Your servants." R. "Whom You have greeneemed with Your Precious Blood."
You may conclude with this devotion with this final prayer: Eternal Father, I offer Thee the most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ in satisfaction for my sins, for the needs of Holy Church and for the relief of the souls in purgatory.
* * * * Chaplet of the Queen of Light The Chaplet of the Queen of Light consists of a Sacred Heart Medal and 18 beads that are divided in 3 sets of 6 beads each.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Queen of Light On the first bead of each set of six, reflect on the meditation (found below) and pray one "Our Father...".
On the other five beads of the set, pray the "Hail Mary". Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
First Meditation A thousand promises are not worth one small, meaningful prayer.
Second Meditation "My child, it is necessary to keep close to My Divine Son, especially in the Blessed Sacrament."
Third Meditation "I am the Mother of the hopeless; Mother of Sorrows. It is important for those that are suffering to come to me for consolation and for comfort."
* * * * Chaplet of the Sacred Face This devotion to the Sacred Face is prayed on the popular Marian Rosary of 59 beads.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Sacred Face Begin with the following prayer: "Most Sacred Face, we call on You until You hear our prayers. You are able to help us wonderfully. Holy God, Mighty God, Holy Immortal God! Have mercy on us and on the whole world! Turn Your Face towards us and we shall be saved!"
On the Our Father beads, say the following prayer: "Heavenly Father, humbly and fervently we offer You the infinite merits and sufferings of the Sacred Face, His Precious Blood, all the wounds and tears of Jesus, to Your greater Glory, for help in our great need."
On the Hail Mary beads, say the following prayers: 1st decade "O Sacred Face, covered with wounds, have mercy on us who call on You!"
2nd decade "O Sacred Face, covered with blood, have mercy on us who call on You!"
3rd decade "O Sacred Face, shedding tears with infinite Love, have mercy on us who call on You!"
4th decade "O Sacred Face, despised and insulted, have mercy on us who call on You!"
5th decade "O Sacred Face, silently bearing the most bitter pain, have mercy on us who call on You!"
At the end of the Chaplet, say the following prayer: "Let us adore the Sacred Face of Our Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior, whose merits are infinite and whose mercy is fathomless. May He grant us the remission of our sins and true conversion. Let us console His Sacred Face by the purity of our lives, by fearless witness to our Faith and by the depth of our love! Amen." Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
* * * * Chaplet of the Sacred Heart # 1 This devotion to the Sacred Heart is prayed on the regular Marian Rosary of 59 beads.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Sacred Heart On the Crucifix, say the following prayer: "Angel of God, my guardian dear, To whom God's love commits me here, Ever this day be at my side, To light and guard, to rule and guide."
On the first bead (normally the "Our Father"), say: "O Eternal Father, I offer Thee the Blood, Passion and death of Our Lord Jesus Christ and the sorrows of Our Blessed Lady and St. Joseph in reparation for my sins, in suffrage for the souls in Purgatory, for the wants of our Holy Church, and for the conversion of sinners."
On the three beads (normally the "Hail Marys"), say: "My God, I believe in Thee. My God, I hope in Thee. My God, I love Thee with my whole heart, and for Thy sake I love my neighbor as myself."
On each of the single beads of the 5 decades, (normally an "Our Father"): "Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make my heart like unto Thine. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for me."
On the 5 sets of 10 beads (Normally the "Hail Marys"), say: "Sweetest Heart of Jesus, I implore, that I may love Thee more and more. Sweet Heart of Mary, be thou my salvation."
When you have concluded, say "Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I give you my heart and soul. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, assist me now and in my last agony. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, may I breathe forth my soul in peace with you."
* * * * Chaplet of the Sacred Heart # 2 The Chaplet of the Sacred Heart of Jesus has 33 small beads, a center piece, Crucifix and a Sacred Heart medal. One side of the medal has the Sacred Heart of Jesus; the other has the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Sacred Heart Begin with the following prayer on the Crucifix: "Soul of Christ, sanctify me! Body of Christ, save me! Blood of Christ, inebriate me! Water from the side of Christ, wash me! Passion of Christ, strengthen me! O good Jesus hear me! Within Thy wounds hide me; Permit me not to be separated from Thee; from the malignant enemy, defend me; in the hour of death, call me and bid me come over to Thee, that with Thy saints I may praise Thee forever and ever, Amen."
On the large beads say: "O Sweetest Heart of Jesus, I implore that I may ever love Thee more and more."
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On the small beads beads say: "Sweet Heart of Jesus, be my love.
At the end of each decade, say: "Sweet Heart of Mary, be my salvation."
Upon completing the Chaplet, say: "May the Heart of Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament, be blessed, adored and praised with grateful affection, at every moment in all the Tabernacles of the world, even to the end of time."
* * * * Chaplet of the Sacred Heart # 3 Use the regular 59 beads Marian Rosary for this Chaplet.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Sacred Heart On the Crucifix, say the following prayer: "O Jesus give us Thy Heart as a pledge of Thy love and as a place of refuge that we may find there a secure repose during our life and sweet comfort at the hour of our death."
Then, say the following prayers on the first 5 beads: 1 Our Father... 3 Hail Mary... 1 The Apostles' Creed...
On each of the remaining large beads, say: "Thee I adore, praise and love O Sacred Heart of my dear Jesus penetrated with grief at the thought of so many offences which have been hitherto committed against Thee in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. I offer up to Thee in satisfaction there of the amiable Heart of Thy most beloved Mother with the merits of the saints. Amen."
On each of the remaining small beads, say: "O Sacred Heart of Jesus, burning with love of us, inflame our hearts with love of Thee."
* * * * Chaplet of the Seven Dolors of Our Lady The Chaplet of the Seven Dolors of Our Lady has a total of 58 beads and a medal of the first dolor. There is a total of 7 sets of 7 beads, with 3 additional beads and a crucifix. On each of the seven beads if prayed the "Hail Mary...". According to St. Bridget of Sweden (1303-1373), seven promises were made to those who medidate on Our Lady's Tears and Dolors. The Blessed Virgin grants seven graces to the souls who honour her daily by saying seven Hail Marys while meditating on her tears and dolors. These are:
1. "I will grant peace to their families." 2. "They will be enlightened about the Divine Mysteries." 3. "I will console them in their pains and I will accompany them in their work." 4. "I will give them as much as they ask for as long as it does not oppose the adorable will of my Divine Son or the sanctification of their souls." Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
5. "I will defend them in their spiritual battles with the infernal enemy and I will protect them at every instant of their lives." 6. "I will visibly help them at the moment of their death - they will see the face of their mother." 7. "I have obtained this grace from my Divine Son, that those who propagate this devotion to my tears and dolors will be taken directly from this earthly life to eternal happiness, since all their sins will be forgiven and my Son will be their eternal consolation and joy."
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 contrition, 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 Dolors, 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 Mary's, 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 confirmed by a decree of January 17th, 1747, and rendered applicable to the souls in Purgatory.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Seven Dolors of Our Lady On the separating beads is prayed the "Our Father...".
On the 3 additional beads is prayed the "Hail Mary..." in remembrance of the tears of Mary that were shed because of the suffering of her Divine Son. These are said to obtain true sorrow for our sins.
The 7 groups of 7 Hail Mary's 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. Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
7. The body of Jesus is placed in the tomb.
After each set of seven beads is said the following prayer: V. Pray for us, O most sorrowful Virgin. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Concluding 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 favour, O Saviour of the world, Who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen.
* * * * Chaplet of the Two Hearts The Chaplet of the Two Hearts consists of the Two Hearts Medal and 20 beads. There are 5 sets of 4 beads.
How to pray the Chaplet of the Two Hearts Each set of 4 beads represents 1 "Our Father..." and 3 "Hail Marys".
During each of the 5 sets of beads, you are required to meditate on one of the following spiritual themes:
1. In Honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 2. In Honour of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. 3. Meditating on the Passion of Our Lord. 4. Meditating on the Sorrows of Mary. 5. In Atonement to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
At the end, on the medal, say the prayer to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary.
Prayer to the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary: O United Hearts of Jesus and Mary, You are all grace, all mercy, all love. Let my heart be joined to Yours, so that my every need is present in Your United Hearts. Most especially, shed Your grace upon this particular need... (State your need here.) Help me to recognize and accept Your loving will in my life. Holy and Sacred Wounds of the United Hearts of Jesus and Mary, answer my prayer. Amen.
* * * * Chaplet of the Way of the Cross The Chaplet of the Way of the Cross was granted to the Vincentian Order by Pope Pius IX and X. Later it was withdrawn by the Holy Office (1912), since the indulgences can be gained by using the Crucifix alone.
This Chaplet is a way of medidating on the Way of the Cross. On it, there are 15 groups of 3 beads, each, between which are medals representing the Stations of the Cross. An additional 6 beads are added as well as a Crucifix.
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Beginning with the Crucifix, you bless yourself.
Prior to each group of 3 beads, say the following prayer, "We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the World." Then say, 1 Our Father 1 Hail Mary and 1 Glory Be.
At the same time, in each group of 3 beads, medidate on the particular station. These are: 1. Jesus is condemned to death. 2. Jesus is made to bear His Cross. 3. Jesus Falls the First Time. 4. Jesus is met by His Blessed Mother. 5. The cross is laid on Simon of Cyrene. 6. Veronica wipes the face of Jesus. 7. Jesus falls the second time. 8. Jesus speaks to the women of Jerusalem. 9. Jesus falls the third time. 10. Jesus is stripped and receives gall to drink. 11. Jesus is nailed to the cross. 12. Jesus dies on the cross. 13. Jesus is taken down from the cross. 14. Jesus is laid in the sepulchre.
* * * * Chaplet of Unity This Chaplet is prayed on the popular Marian Chaplet of 59 beads that consist of: Cross + 1 + 3 + 1 + Medal / 10 + 1 + 10 + 1 + 10 + 1 + 10 + 1 + 10.
How to pray the Chaplet of Unity Starting on the Medal and later the 4 single beads between each set of 10 beads, say the following prayer: God our Heavenly Father, through Your Son Jesus, our Victim High Priest, True Prophet, and Sovereign King. Pour forth the Power of Your Holy Spirit upon us and open our hearts. On Your grat mercy, through the motherly mediation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Our Queen, forgive our sinfulness, heal our brokenness, and renew our hearts in the faith, and peace, and love, and joy of Your Kingdom, that we may be one in You.
On each of the beads in the sets of 10, say the following prayer: In Your great mercy, Forgive our sinfulness, heal our brokenness, and renew our hearts that we may be one in You.
The Chaplet ends with the following prayer: "Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is One God!" "O Jesus, King of All Nations, may Your reign be recognized on earth!!"
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"Mary, our Mother and Mediatrix of all graces, pray and intercede for us your children!"
"St. Michael, great Prince and Guardian of your people, come with the Holy Angels and Saints And protect us!"
* * * * Chaplet to Obtain a Great Confidence This devotion is prayed on the popular 59 beads Marian Rosary.
How to pray the Chaplet to obtain a Great Confidence On the 5 "Our Father" beads, pray: "See where Thy boundless Love has reached, my loving Jesus! Thou of Thy Flesh and Precious Blood hast made ready for me a banquet whereby to give me all Thyself. Who drove Thee to this excess of love for me? Thy Heart, Thy loving Heart! O adorable Heart of Jesus, burning furnace of Divine Love! Within Thy Sacred Wounds take Thou my soul, in order that, in that school of charity, I may learn to love that God Who hast given me such wondrous proofs of His great love." Amen.
On the (5 x 10) "Hail Mary" beads, pray: "Sacred Heart of Jesus, I trust in Thee!"
You ignore the other beads, using only 55 (1 + 10, 1+ 10, etc...) of them.
* * * * Chaplet to the Mother of the Most Holy Eucharist This devotion is prayed on the regular 59 beads Marian Rosary.
How to pray the Chaplet to the Mother of the Most Holy Eucharist You begin by doing the "Sign of the Cross."
On the first large bead, pray the "Apostle's Creed."
On the next 3 small beads, pray 3 "Hail Mary...."
On the next large bead, pray: "My God, I love you with my whole heart, I repent of ever having offended You, never permit me to offend You again, grant that I may love You always, and then do with me what You will. Amen"
Before each decade, on the large bead, say the following prayer: "Hail Mary, 0 Mother of the Most Holy Eucharist, help me to believe completely, help me to love completely, help me to live what I believe and love completely."
On the 10 small beads, pray: "0 Mother help me!
Then say the "Memorare To Mary." Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Sacred Worship Prayer Divina Chaplets
Conclude with: "Dearest Mother, I Believe, that Jesus Christ, your Son is truly present in the Sacrament of the Most Holy Eucharist, Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity. I Believe, that He is the, only begotten Son of God, Who became Man to save me, a sinner. By partaking of this Most Holy Sacrament,
I profess: That I believe in the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church and that Her teachings and sacraments were instituted by Christ.
That because this is truly His Precious Body and life giving Blood, to receive Him in the state of grace will bring healing to both my soul and body but knowingly receive Him in the state of mortal sin will bring me judgement and condemnation.
Dearest Virgin of Virgins, I declare these truths before You as my Witness, that You who are the great Mother of God. May you remember me before my Lord and Master, now and at the hour of my death. Amen."
"0 Mother of the Most Holy Eucharist, Pray for us." (repeat three times)
* * * * Franciscan Family Chaplet How to pray the Franciscan Family Chaplet Beginning:
Make the sign of the cross and recite “The Apostle’s Creed” on the San Damiano Cross.
Then recite the “Hail Mary” 3 times.
First Decade: Begin by saying: “St. Francis of Assisi, through your intercession, I pray that the First Order increases in vocations and that its members continue to grow in holiness.”
Then recite the “Our Father.”
Now recite 10 times the following: “My God and my all!”
Second Decade: Begin by saying: “St. Francis of Assisi, through your intercession, I pray that the Second Order increases in vocations and that its members continue to grow in holiness.”
Then recite the “Our Father.”
Now recite 10 times the following: “My God and my all!”
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Begin by saying: “St. Francis of Assisi, through your intercession, I pray that the Third Order, both Regular and Secular, increases in vocations and that its members continue to grow in holiness.”
Then recite the “Our Father.”
Now recite 10 times the following: “My God and my all!”
Conclusion: End by reciting 1 time: "We adore You, O Lord Jesus Christ, because by Your holy Cross, You have redeemed the world.”
Say the “Glory Be” 3 times for the intentions of the Pope and his continued holiness.
Make the sign of the cross.