Prayers for Special Intentions
Novena Prayer to St. Philomena
O FAITHFUL VIRGIN and glorious martyr, St. Philomena, who works so many miracles on behalf of the poor and sorrowing, have pity on me. Thou knowest the multitude and diversity of my needs. Behold me at thy feet, full of misery, but full of hope. I entreat thy charity, O great Saint! Graciously hear me and obtain from God a favorable answer to the request which I now humbly lay before thee.
[STATE YOUR INTENTION]
I am firmly convinced that through thy merits, through the scorn, the
sufferings and the death thou didst endure, united to the merits of the Passion
and death of Jesus, thy Spouse, I shall obtain what I ask of thee, and in the
joy of my heart I will bless God, who is admirable in His Saints.
Amen.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
Prayer to Jesus
O Lord Jesus Christ, Who hast said: Ask and ye shall receive, seek and ye shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you; grant, we beseech Thee, to us who ask it, the gift of Thy most divine love, that we may love Thee with our whole heart, in word and deed, and never cease praising Thee.
Amen.