Saint
Joseph
Saint
Joseph
NOVENA TO SAINT PHILOMENA
O, great Saint Philomena, glorious
Virgin and Martyr, wonder-worker of our age, obtain for me purity of
body and soul, purity of heart and desire, purity of thought and
affection. Through thy patience under multiplied sufferings, obtain
for me a submissive acceptance of all the afflictions it may please
God to send me and as thou didst miraculously escape unhirt from the
waters of the Tiber, into which thou wert cast by order of thy
persecutor, so may I pass through the waters of tribulation without
detriment to my soul. In addition to these favors, obtain for me, O
faithful spouse of Jesus, the particular intention I earnestly
recommend to thee at this moment. O pure Virgin and holy Martyr,
deign to cast a look of pity from Heaven on thy devoted servant,
comfort me in affliction, assist me in danger, above all come to my
aid in the hour of death. Watch over the interests of the Church of
God, pray for its exaltation and prosperity, the extension of the
faith, for the Sovereign Pontiff, for the clergy, for the
perseverance of the just, the conversion of sinners, and the relief
of the souls in purgatory, especially those dear to me. O great
Saint, whose triumph we celebrate on earth, intercede for me, that I
may one day behold the crown of glory bestowed on thee in Heaven, and
eternally bless Him who so liberally rewards for all eternity the
sufferings endured for His love during this short life.
Amen.
