Novena to saint philomena saint charles borromeo catholic. Novena begins on 3rd and ends on 11th of each month. Philomena, glorious virgin and martyr, wonderworker of our age, r. Illustrious virgin and martyr, saint philomena, behold me prostrate before the throne whereupon it has pleased the most holy trinity to place thee.
St philomena was martyred around the age of fourteen during roman times. Novena to saint philomena o, great saint philomena, glorious virgin and martyr, wonderworker of our age, obtain for me purity of body and soul, purity of heart and desire, purity of thought and affection. Although little is known about her, tradition has it, from the private revelations given a dominican nun by saint philomena herself in the 19th century, that she was killed at the age of by the roman emperor diocletian in the early 4th century when she would not. 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. Philomena o faithful virgin and glorious martyr, st.
In 1802 her remains were discovered buried in the catacombs of priscilla, in rome, and taken to naples for permanent veneration. Philomena was a greek princess who became a virgin martyr at years of age. Philomena, your prayers are powerful because you are so close to our lord. We beseech thee, o lord, to grant us the pardon of our sins by the intercession of saint philomena, virgin. Chaplet and novena to saint philomena beads with faith. Philomena, printed below, pays tribute to a saint whose miracles speak volumes about her powerful intercession. I return most fervent thanks to god for the miraculous gifts bestowed on thee, and beseech thee to impart to me a share in the graces and blessings of which thou hast been the channel to so many souls. A little video to help you start your devotion to saint philomena, powerful with god. Many miracles were immediately attributed to her relics and her intercession was widely sought. I confidently approach you for prayers on their behalf.
We beseech thee, o lord, to grant us the pardon of our sins by the intercession of saint philomena, virgin and martyr, who was. In 1802 at the catacombs of priscilla tiles read peace be to you, philomena. I rejoice with thee in the power which god gave thee for the glory of his name, for the edification his church, and to reward the merits of thy life and death. Novena prayer to saint philomena free download as word doc. Pray with the pray catholic novena app tradition holds that st. O, great saint philomena, glorious virgin and martyr, wonderworker of our age, obtain for me purity of body and. Philomela, who works so many miracles on behalf of the poor and sorrowing. Philomena, glorious virgin and martyr, wonderworker of our age, i return most fervent thanks to god for the miraculous gifts bestowed on thee, and beseech thee to impart to me a share in the graces and blessings of which thou hast been the channel to so many souls. An italian nun, sister maria luisa di gesu, was given a private revelation about st.