NOVENA TO SAINT PHILOMENA

Sixth Day - August 7

Introductory Prayer

O faithful Virgin and glorious Martyr, Saint Philomena, who works so many miracles on behalf of the poor and sorrowing, have pity on me.

You know the multitude and diversity of my needs. Behold me at your feet, full of misery, but full of hope. I entreat your charity, O great saint! Graciously hear me and obtain from God a favourable answer to the request which I now humbly lay before you (here mention your petitions).

I am firmly convinced that through your merits, through the scorn, the sufferings and the death you endured, united to the merits of the Passion and death of Jesus, your Spouse, I shall obtain what I ask of you, and in the joy of my heart I will bless God, who is admirable in his Saints. Amen.

From the “Novena to Saint Philomena” by The Society of Saint Paul

Let us pray...

O Virgin and Martyr, Saint Philomena, you were patient in your endurance to all the sufferings and sacrifices. You did so because you viewed that all the glories of this world are pure vanity. You were not attached to anything or anyone. You have your eyes always set on eternity. Help us to live this virtue of detachment so that we may be ready to do anything that Jesus asks of us. Help us put distance to the happiness and successes of this life so that we may also learn to look forward to the happiness of heaven. We ask you, dear saint, to help us develop a heart that is attached only to God. Amen

Saint Philomena...
Pray for us.

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit...