Who was santa filomena novena

Litany to St. Philomena (Composed by St. John Vianney)

Lord have mercy on us.

Christ have mercy on us.

Lord have mercy on us.

God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.

God the Holy Ghost, have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity one God, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Queen of Virgins,

St. Philomena, pray for us.

St. Philomena, filled with the most abundant graces from your very birth, pray for us.

St. Philomena, faithful imitator of Mary, pray for us.

St. Philomena. model of Virgins, pray for us.

St. Philomena, temple of the most perfect humility, pray for us.

St. Philomena, inflamed with zeal for the Glory of God, pray for us.

St. Philomena, victim of the love of Jesus, pray for us.

St. Philomena, example of strength and perseverance, pray for us.

St. Philomena, invincible champion of chastity, pray for us.

St. Philomena, mirror of the most heroic virtues, pray for us.

St. Philomena, firm and intrepid in the face of torments, pray for us.

St. Philomena, scourged like your Divine Spouse, pray for us.

St. Philomena, pierced by a shower of arrows, pray for us.

St. Philomena, consoled by the Mother of God, when in chains, pray for us.

St. Philomena, cured miraculously in prison, pray for us.

St. Philomena, comforted by angels in your torments, pray for us.

St. Philomena, who preferred torments and death to the splendors of a throne, pray for us.

St. Philomena, who converted the witnesses of your martyrdom, pray for us.

St. Philomena, who wore out the fury of your executioners, pray for us.

St. Philomena, protectress of the innocent, pray for us.

St. Philomena, patron of youth, pray for us.

St. Philomena, refuge of the unfortunate, pray for us.

St. Philomena, health of the sick and the weak. pray for us.

St. Philomena, new light of the church militant, pray for us.

St. Philomena, who confounds the impiety of the world, pray for us.

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We beseech Thee, O Lord, to grant us the pardon of our sins by the intercession of Saint Philomena, virgin and martyr, who was always pleasing in Thy sight by her eminent chastity and by the profession of every virtue. Amen.

Illustrious virgin and martyr, Saint Philomena, behold me prostrate before the throne whereupon it has pleased the Most Holy Trinity to place thee. Full of confidence in thy protection, I entreat thee to intercede for me with God, from the heights of Heaven deign to cast a glance upon thy humble client! Spouse of Christ, sustain me in suffering, fortify me in temptation, protect me in the dangers surrounding me, obtain for me the graces necessary to me, and in particular
(Here specify your petition).

Above all, assist me at the hour of my death. Saint Philomena, powerful with God, pray for us. Amen.

O God, Most Holy Trinity, we thank Thee for the graces Thou didst bestow upon the Blessed Virgin Mary, and upon Thy handmaid Philomena, through whose intercession we implore Thy Mercy. Amen.

About St. Philomena

Although very little is known about St. Philomena, devotion to her is widespread. She is known as a powerful intercessor and many saints and popes have had a devotion to her.

For hundreds of years, St. Philomena was entirely unknown, but then in the bones of a young girl were discovered in the catacomb of St. Priscilla in Rome. The tomb indicated that she was likely a virgin and martyr named Philomena. In the remains were moved to Mugnano, Italy and there were soon reports of miraculous healings taking place there.

According to , “Her popularity soon became widespread, with her most memorable devotees being St. John Vianney, St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, St. Peter Eymard, and St. Peter Chanel. After being miraculously cured, Ven. Pauline Jaricot insisted that Pope Gregory XVI begin an examination for the beatification of St. Philomena, who was to become known as the “wonder worker”. After hundreds of other miraculous cures, she was beatified in St. Philomena, who the pope named as the Patroness of the Living Rosary and the Patroness of the Children of Mary, is the only person recognized as a saint solely on the basis of her powerful intercession.”

St. Philomena Novena Prayers

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We praise thee Philomena 
Blest martyr and blest maid!
Since Christ through thee works wonders 
We come to thee for aid. 
Red Rose of sweetest fragrance 
Glowing with charity.
Yet white with lily whiteness 
Of angels&#; purity.

 (Refrain) 

All Hail Saint Philomena 
Thou virgin of the Lord 
Help us to love and praise Him 
And make His Name adored.

Be thou the guide of pilgrims 
Restore the steps that stray.
Bring health to those who suffer 
Be thou their gladsome ray. 
Cheer those whose hope is waning 
And warm the hearts grown cold.
Console the sad and lonely, 
Strengthen the weak and old. 

Thou well-beloved maiden, 
All girt with Heaven’s might.
Help those who sit in darkness, 
Thou daughter of the Light.
Make us who now implore Thee 
Loving and brave and wise.
May we one day behold thee, 
Princess of Paradise.

Litanies of Saint Philomena

by Saint Jean-Marie Vianney, Curé of Ars

Lord have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, have mercy on us. 
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity one God,
Holy Mary, Queen of Virgins, pray for us.
Saint Philomena, pray for us. 
Saint Philomena, filled with abundant graces from thy birth,
Saint Philomena, faithful imitator of Mary,
Saint Philomena, model of virginity,
Saint Philomena, temple of perfect humility,
Saint Philomena, inflamed with zeal for the Glory of God,
Saint Philomena, victim of love for Jesus,
Saint Philomena, example of strength and perseverance,
Saint Philomena, invincible champion of chastity,
Saint Philomena, mirror of the most heroic virtues, 
Saint Philomena, firm and intrepid in the face of torments,
Saint Philomena, scourged like thy Divine Spouse,
Saint Philomena, pierced by a rain of arrows,
Saint Philomena, consoled