Monday, September 3, 2012

Litany of Saint Pope Saint Pius X


Lord, have mercy on us. 
Christ, have mercy on us. 
Lord, have mercy on us. 
Christ, hear us. 
Christ, graciously hear us. 
God the Father of Heaven, 
Have mercy on us. 
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, 
Have mercy on us. 
God the Holy Ghost, 
Have mercy on us. 
Holy Trinity, One God, 
Have mercy on us. 
Holy Mary, Mother of God, 
Pray for us. 
Saint Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, 
Pray for us. 
Saint Pius X, model for priests, pray for us. 
Saint Pius X, wise bishop, 
Saint Pius X, humble cardinal and patriarch, 
Saint Pius X, zealous Pope for his flock, 
Saint Pius X, pious teacher, 
Saint Pius X, devoted to the poor, 
Saint Pius X, consoler of the sick, 
Saint Pius X, lover of poverty, 
Saint Pius X, humble of heart, 
Saint Pius X, faithful to duty, 
Saint Pius X, heroic in the practice of all virtues, 
Saint Pius X, filled with the spirit of self-sacrifice, 
Saint Pius X, who didst aim to restore all things in Christ, 
Saint Pius X, who didst bring little children to the the Altar rail, 
Saint Pius X, who didst counsel daily and frequent Communion for all, 
Saint Pius X, who didst urge us to know and to love the Holy Mass, 
Saint Pius X, who didst seek everywhere the diffusion of Christian teaching, 
Saint Pius X, who didst withstand and reprove all heresies, 
Saint Pius X, who didst teach us righteous Catholic Action, 
Saint Pius X, who didst consecrate the faithful to the lay apostolate, 
Saint Pius X, who didst wish to be known as a poor pastor of souls, 
Saint Pius X, who answereth the prayers of those who cry to thee, 
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, 
Spare us, O Lord. 
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, 
Graciously hear us, O Lord. 

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, 
Have mercy on us. 
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, 
Have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

V. Pray for us, Saint Pius X, 
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. 

Let Us Pray. 

O God, who didst fill the soul of Saint Pius X with a burning charity and 
called him to be the Vicar of Christ, grant that through his intercession 
we may follow in the footsteps of Jesus, Our Divine Master; and may 
our prayers to this saintly Pope be fruitful for life both here and hereafter, 
through the same Christ Our Lord. R. Amen. 

O God, Who didst raise up Saint Pius X to be the chief Shepherd of Thy flock and especially endowed him with devotion to the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar and zeal for Thine eternal truths and a love of the priesthood and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, grant we beg of Thee, that we who venerate his memory on earth, may enjoy his powerful intercession in Heaven. Through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

The Litany of Saint Rose of Lima



Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven,
have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost,
have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Queen of Virgins, 
pray for us.
St. Dominic, glorious Patriarch, etc.
St. Rose, prepared by the dew of heavenly grace,
St. Rose, in whom the grace of God was not fruitless,
St. Rose, from infancy illustrious for holiness,
St. Rose, in whom the grace of God, was not fruitless,
St. Rose, from infancy illustrious for holiness,
St. Rose, foolish to the world but chosen by God, to confound the wise,
St. Rose, dear to the Virgin Mary, while yet a child,
St. Rose, consecrated to Christ by a vow of virginity,
St. Rose, who didst abhor worldly vanities,
St. Rose, who didst despise beauty,
St. Rose, who didst disdain all things to gain Christ,
St. Rose, shining example of an angelic life,
St. Rose, lily among the thorns,
St. Rose, nailed to the Cross of Christ,
St. Rose, model of patience and mortification,
St. Rose, who didst fast almost beyond human strength,
St. Rose, crowned with sharp nails,
St. Rose, who didst gain unnumbered victories over demons,
St. Rose, victim of many calumnious tongues,
St. Rose, refreshed by heavenly consolations,
St. Rose, favored by appearances of the Mother of God,
St. Rose, devoted to heavenly contemplation,
St. Rose, inflamed with seraphic love of God,
St. Rose, ardently zealous for the salvation of souls,
St. Rose, whose charity was not extinguished by persecutions,
St. Rose, whose didst exhale the sweet fragrance of Christ,
St. Rose, dying in the love of Jesus and Mary,
St. Rose, who wast brought to Him whom thou didst love,
St. Rose, first Flower of sanctity in America,
St. Rose, ornament of Christian virgins,
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
spare us  O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Christ hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

Pray for us St. Rose.
That we may be made worthy of the promise of Christ.
Let Us Pray.

Almighty God, the author and giver of all good things, who didst will that Blessed Rose should
be prepared by the dew of grace from Heaven, and should bloom in America as a beauteous
 flower of virginity and patience, grant to us Thy servants to be drawn by the perfume of her
virtue, that we may deserve to become a sweet fragrance of Christ, who livesth and reigneth
world without end. Amen.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Chaplet of Saint Philomena



Beads:
This chaplet consists of three white beads and 13 red beads.

On the medal say the Apostles' Creed to ask for the grace of Faith.
On each of the white beads say an Our Father in honor of the three Divine Persons of the Blessed Trinity in thanksgiving for all favors obtained through her intercession.
On each of the red beads [which are thirteen in number to commemorate the thirteen years that St. Philomena spent on earth] say the following prayer:

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 we pray :
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.

O St. Philomena, I place my children in thy keeping. Illustrious Virgin, who so thoroughly understood the excellence of purity, keep their souls pure and holy in the sight of God. Wise young maiden, who so fully comprehended the infinite value of eternal treasures and the shallowness of temporal riches and power, instruct my children in the value of things spiritual. Assist them in building up rich treasures in the storehouse of Heaven, where their wealth can neither be destroyed, nor taken from them.

Courageous Martyr, who died in torment rather than offend the All-Good God, teach my children a true horror of sin and a love of true virtue. I implore thee, St. Philomena, to obtain for them the courage to suffer persecution and tortures bravely rather than to deny Almighty God.

I ask these favours with complete confidence, St. Philomena, because I know that thou, who gave all to God, can obtain all from Him and I am sure that thou whoudst never refuse to hear the prayer of a mother who implores thy help for the eternal salvation of her child. Amen


Thursday, August 9, 2012

Litany of St. John Marie Vianney


Lord, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on. us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on us.


Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Pray for us. *

Saint Jean-Marie Vianney, *
St. Jean-Marie, endowed with grace from thine infancy, *
St. Jean-Marie, model of filial piety, *
St. Jean-Marie, devouted servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, *
St. Jean-Marie, spotless lily of purity, *
St. Jean-Marie, faithful imitator of the sufferings of Christ, *
St. Jean-Marie, abyss of humility, *
St. Jean-Marie, seraph of prayer, *
St. Jean-Marie, faithful adorer of the Most Blessed Sacrament, *
St. Jean-Marie, ardent lover of holy poverty, *
St. Jean-Marie, true son of St. Francis of Assisi, *
St. Jean-Marie, exemplary Franciscan Tertiary, *
St. Jean-Marie, tender friend of the poor, *
St. Jean-Marie, penetrated with the fear of God's judgment, *
St. Jean-Marie, fortified by Divine visions, *
St. Jean-Marie, who was tormented by the evil spirit, *
St. Jean-Marie, perfect model of sacerdotal virtue, *
St. Jean-Marie, firm and prudent pastor, *
St. Jean-Marie, inflamed by zeal, *
St. Jean-Marie, faithful attendant on the sick, *
St. Jean-Marie, indefatigable catechist, *
St. Jean-Marie, who didst preach in words of fire, *
St. Jean-Marie, wise director of souls, *
St. Jean-Marie, specially gifted with the spirit of counsel, *
St. Jean-Marie, enlightened by light from heaven, *
St. Jean-Marie, formidable to Satan, *
St. Jean-Marie, compassionate with every misery, *
St. Jean-Marie, providence of the orphans, *
St. Jean-Marie, favored with the gift of miracles, *
St. Jean-Marie, who didst reconcile so many sinners with God, *
St. Jean-Marie, who didst confirm so many of the just in the way of virtue, *
St. Jean-Marie, who didst taste the sweetness of death, *
St. Jean-Marie, who dost now rejoice in the glory of heaven, *
St. Jean-Marie, who givest joy to those who invoke thee, *
St. Jean-Marie, heavenly patron of parish priests, *
St. Jean-Marie, model and patron of directors of souls, *


Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world:
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world:
Hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world:
Have mercy on us, O Lord.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

V. Pray for us, blessed Jean-Marie Vianney:
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.


Let us pray:

Almighty and merciful God, Who didst bestow upon blessed John Mary wonderful pastoral zeal and a great fervor for prayer and penance: grant, we beseech Thee, that by his example and intercession we may be able to gain the souls of our brethren for Christ, and with them attain to everlasting glory. Through the same Lord Jesus Christ Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Litany of Saint Dominic Guzman - beloved Saint of the Holy Rosary



Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.
God, the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary,
Pray for us. *

Holy Mother of God, *
Holy Virgin of virgins, *
Our glorious Father, Saint Dominic, *
Follower of Jesus Christ, *
Eminently endowed with the virtues of His Sacred Heart, *
Adorer of the Blessed Sacrament, *
Singularly devoted to our Blessed Lady, *
Promoter of her honor, *
Promulgator of the Holy Rosary, *
Splendor of the priesthood, *
Founder of the Friars Preachers, *
Confounder of the Albigenses, *
Reviver of ecclesiastical discipline, *
Rose of patience, *
Most ardent for the salvation of souls, *
Most desirous of martyrdom, *
Evangelical man, *
Doctor of truth, *
Ivory of chastity, *
Man of truly apostolic heart, *
Poor in the midst of riches, *
Rich in an unspotted life, *
Burning with zeal for perishing souls, *
Preacher of the Gospel, *
Rule of abstinence, *
Herald of heavenly things, *
Salt of the earth, *
Who didst water the earth with thy pious blood, *
Shining in the choir of virgins, *
Saint Dominic most humble, *
Saint Dominic most obedient, *
Saint Dominic most chaste, *
Saint Dominic most charitable, *
That at the hour of death we may be received into heaven with you, *

Be merciful unto us, O Lord,
And pardon us.
Be merciful unto us, O Lord,
And graciously hear us.

From all sin and evil,
O Lord, deliver us. **

From the snares of the devil, **
From eternal death, **
By the merits of our holy Father, Saint Dominic, **
By his ardent love, **
By his indefatigable zeal, **
By his extraordinary labors, **
By his inexpressible penances, **
By his voluntary poverty, **
By his perpetual chastity, **
By his perfect obedience, **
By his profound humility, **
By his rare constancy, **
By all his other virtues, **

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world:
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world:
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world:
Have mercy on us.

V. O wonderful hope which thou gavest to those who wept for thee at the hour of thy death, promising after thy departure to be helpful to thy brethren:
R. Fulfill, O father, what thou hast said, and help us by thy prayers.
V. O thou who didst shine illustrious by so many miracles, wrought on the bodies of the sick: bring us to the help of Christ to heal our sick souls.
R. Fulfill, O father, what thou hast said, and help, us by thy prayers.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

V. Pray for us, O holy Father Saint Dominic:
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.


Let us pray:

O God, Who hast enlightened Thy Church by the eminent virtues and preaching of Saint Dominic, Thy confessor and our father: mercifully grant that by his prayers we may be provided against all temporal necessities, and daily improve in all spiritual good. Through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen.



Thursday, August 2, 2012

The Litany of St. Alphonsus Liguori Doctor of the Church



The Litany of St. Alphonsus Liguori Doctor of the Church
Lord have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Lord have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of Heaven,
have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost,
have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Virgin Immaculate,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, model of piety from tenderest youth,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, scourge of heresies,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, defender of the Catholic Faith,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, always occupied in evangelizing the poor,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, tender comforter of the afflicted,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, instructed in the Divine art of
converting sinners,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, enlightened guide in the path of perfection,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, who became all things to all men,
to gain all for Christ,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, new ornament of the Religious state,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, bold champion of ecclesiastical discipline,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, model of submission and devotion
to the Sovereign Pontiff,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, who didst watch unceasingly over the
flock committed to thee,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, full of solicitude for the common good
of the Church,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, glory of the Priesthood and
of the Episcopate,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, shining mirror of all virtues,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, full of tenderest love for the infant Jesus,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, inflamed with Divine love whilst offering
the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, fervent adorer of Jesus Christ
in the Holy Eucharist,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, penetrated with lively compassion while
meditating on the sufferings of our Divine Savior,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, specially devoted to the
Blessed Virgin Mary,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, favored by apparitions
of the Mother of God,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, leading an angelic life,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, a true Patriarch in thy paternal
solicitude for the people of God,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, endowed with the gift of prophecy
and miracles,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, an Apostle by the extent and fruit of thy labors,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, a Martyr by thy austerities,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, a Confessor by thy writings full
of the Spirit of God,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, a Virgin by thy purity of soul and body,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, a model of Missionaries,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, founder of the Order of the Most
Holy Redeemer,
pray for us.
St. Alphonsus, our tender father and powerful protector,
pray for us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

V. Pray for us, St. Alphonsus,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O God, Who by the Blessed Alphonsus Maria, Thy Confessor and Bishop, inflamed with zeal for souls, has enriched Thy Church with a new progeny: we beseech Thee, that taught by his saving counsels, and strengthened by his example, we may happily come to Thee. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Saturday, July 21, 2012

Litany of Saint Pope Saint Pius X

Pope Pius X


Lord, have mercy on us. 
Christ, have mercy on us. 
Lord, have mercy on us. 
Christ, hear us. 
Christ, graciously hear us. 
God the Father of Heaven, 
Have mercy on us. 
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, 
Have mercy on us. 
God the Holy Spirit, 
Have mercy on us. 
Holy Trinity, One God, 
Have mercy on us. 
Holy Mary, Mother of God, 
Pray for us. 
Saint Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, 
Pray for us. 
Saint Pius X, model for priests, etc. 
Saint Pius X, wise bishop, 
Saint Pius X, humble cardinal and patriarch, 
Saint Pius X, zealous Pope for his flock, 
Saint Pius X, pious teacher, 
Saint Pius X, devoted to the poor, 
Saint Pius X, consoler of the sick, 
Saint Pius X, lover of poverty, 
Saint Pius X, humble of heart, 
Saint Pius X, faithful to duty, 
Saint Pius X, heroic in the practice of all virtues, 
Saint Pius X, filled with the spirit of self-sacrifice, 
Saint Pius X, who didst aim to restore all things in Christ, 
Saint Pius X, who didst bring little children to the the Altar rail, 
Saint Pius X, who didst counsel daily and frequent Communion for all, 
Saint Pius X, who didst urge us to know and to love the Holy Mass, 
Saint Pius X, who didst seek everywhere the diffusion of Christian teaching, 
Saint Pius X, who didst withstand and reprove all heresies, 
Saint Pius X, who didst teach us righteous Catholic Action, 
Saint Pius X, who didst consecrate the faithful to the lay apostolate, 
Saint Pius X, who didst wish to be known as a poor pastor of souls, 
Saint Pius X, who answereth the prayers of those who cry to thee, 
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, 
Spare us, O Lord. 
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, 
Graciously hear us, O Lord. 
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, 
Have mercy on us. 
V. Pray for us, Saint Pius X, 
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. 

Let Us Pray. 

O God, who didst fill the soul of Saint Pius X with a burning charity and 
called him to be the Vicar of Christ, grant that through his intercession 
we may follow in the footsteps of Jesus, Our Divine Master; and may 
our prayers to this saintly Pope be fruitful for life both here and hereafter, 
through the same Christ Our Lord. R. Amen. 


Through the Intercession of Saint Pius X 
 
O God, Who didst raise up Saint Pius X to be the chief Shepherd of Thy flock and especially endowed him with devotion to the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar and zeal for Thine eternal truths and a love of the priesthood and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, grant we beg of Thee, that we who venerate his memory on earth, may enjoy his powerful intercession in Heaven. Through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.


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Pray Daily the Chaplet of Seven Sorrow



We start with an Act of contrition :

O my Lord, Thou who alone art most worthy of my love, behold me standing before Thy Divine Presence all in confusion at the thought of the many grievous injuries I have done Thee.
I ask Thy pardon for them with my whole heart, repenting of them purely for love of Thee, and hating and loathing them above every other evil of this life, when I think of Thy infinite goodness.
As I would rather have died a thousand times than have offended Thee, so now I am most firmly resolved to lose my life rather than offend Thee again.
My crucified Jesus, I firmly purpose to cleanse my soul as soon as possible by Thy most Precious Blood in the Sacrament of Penance.
And thou, most tender Virgin, Mother of Mercy and Refuge of sinners, do thou obtain for me the pardon of sin by virtue of thy bitter pains; whilst praying according to the mind of so many holy Pontiffs in order to obtain the indulgences granted to this thy holy Rosary, I hope thereby to obtain remission of all pains due to my sins. Amen

Make the sign of the cross. In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

1. The first sword of sorrow to pierce Mary's heart was the Prophecy of Holy Simeon when Mary and Joseph presented Jesus in the temple.

I compassionate thee, sorrowing Mary, in the affliction of thy tender heart when the holy old man Simeon prophesied to thee. Dear Mother, by thy heart then so afflicted, obtain for me the virtue of humility and the gift of holy fear of God.

Pray the Our Father. Reflect on the first sorrow while saying seven Hail Marys.

2. The second sword of sorrow to pierce Mary's heart was the Flight into Egypt. An angel of the Lord told Joseph to take the Holy Family to Egypt to flee from Herod

I compassionate thee, sorrowing Mary, in the anxiety which thy sensitive heart underwent in the flight to and sojourn in Egypt. Dear Mother, by thy heart which was then made so anxious, obtain for me the virtue of liberality, specially towards the poor, and the gift of piety.

Pray the Our Father. Reflect on the second sorrow while saying seven Hail Marys.

3. The third sword of sorrow to pierce Mary's heart was Three-day Separation from Jesus in Jerusalem .

I compassionate thee, sorrowing Mary, in the trouble of thy careful heart when thou didst lose thy dear Son Jesus. Dear Mother, by thy heart then so troubled, obtain for me the virtue of holy chastity and the gift of knowledge

Pray the Our Father. Reflect on the third sorrow while saying seven Hail Marys.

4. The fourth sword of sorrow to pierce Mary's heart was Meeting Christ on the Road to Calvary .

I compassionate thee, sorrowing Mary, in the shock thy maternal heart underwent when Jesus met thee as He carried His cross. Dear Mother, by thy loving heart then so overwhelmed, obtain for me the virtue of patience and the gift of fortitude.

Pray the Our Father. Reflect on the fourth sorrow while saying seven Hail Marys.

5. The fifth sword of sorrow to pierce Mary's heart was the Crucifixion and Death of Jesus Christ .

I compassionate thee, sorrowing Mary, in the martyrdom thy generous heart bore so nobly whilst thou didst stand by Jesus in His agony. Dear Mother, by thy heart then so martyred, obtain for me the virtue of temperance and the gift of counsel.

Pray the Our Father. Reflect on the fifth sorrow while saying seven Hail Marys.

6. The sixth sword of sorrow to pierce Mary's heart was Our Lord is Taken Down from the Cross (Pieta) Mary could see all his wounds up close.

I Compassionate thee, sorrowing Mary, in the wound of thy tender heart when the sacred Side of Jesus was pierced with the lance. Dear Mother, by thy heart then so transfixed, obtain for me the virtue of fraternal charity and the gift of understanding

Pray the Our Father. Reflect on the sixth sorrow while saying seven Hail Marys.


7. The seventh sword of sorrow to pierce Mary's heart was Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ is Buried in the Tomb contemplate her following His sacred body, as it was borne by Joseph of Arimathea, and Nicodemus, to the sepulcher, enclosed there, and hidden from her sight. .

I compassionate thee, sorrowing Mary, in the pang felt by thy loving heart when the Body of Jesus was buried in the grave. Dear Mother, by all the bitterness of desolation thou didst then experience, obtain for me the virtue of diligence and the gift of wisdom.

Pray the Our Father. Reflect on the seventh sorrow while saying seven Hail Marys.

In the end of the chaplet we pray three Hail Marys in honor the tears Mary shed, and ask her to help in achieving true contrition for your sins.

Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be, for the intentions of the Pope.

"Pray for us, O most Sorrowful Virgin.- That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen."

The closing prayer, "Lord Jesus, we now implore, both for the present and for the hour of our death, the intercession of the most Blessed Virgin Mary, your Mother, whose holy soul was pierced at the time of your Passion by a sword of grief. Grant us this favor, O Savior of the world, Who lives and reigns with the Father and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever. Amen."

We shall end the Chaplet with the sign of the cross. Amen

Eternal Father, I offer You the most precious blood of thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, for those in my own home and in my family. Amen