St. Philomena is a most powerful helper of students at examinations
She cures the sick in the most desperate cases.
She obtains great help for mothers at childbirth.
The Chaplet of St. Philomena consists of a Medal of her likeness with 3 white beads in honor of the three Divine Persons of the Blessed Trinity in thanksgiving for all favors obtained through her intercession, and 13 red beads representing the thirteen years she spent on earth.
How to pray:
On the medal pray:
The Apostle's Creed - to ask for the grace of faith.
1st White Bead pray:
The Our Father - in honor of The Father
2nd White Bead pray:
The Our Father - in honor of The Son
3rd White Bead pray:
The Our Father - in honor of The Holy Spirit
On each Red Bead pray:
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 honor 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.