The Catacombs

This little chaplet dates back to 1875 and consists of the recitation of the following prayers:


1. In honor of Jesus, one Our Father and five Hail Marys.

After each Hail Mary say:

Jesus, Mary and St. Ann, grant the favor I ask.



2. In honor of Mary, one Our Father and five Hail Mary.

After each Hail Mary say:

Jesus, Mary and St. Anne, grant the favor I ask.



3. In honor of St. Anne, one Our Father and five Hail Marys.

After each Hail Mary say:

Jesus, Mary and St. Anne, grant the favor I ask.


Prayer

Blessed was the womb that bore thee, O Mary! Blessed was she who had the happiness of carrying thee in her arms and of watching over thy slumbers! Blessed was she who had the happiness of hearing thee call her "Mother"! Blessed was she whose glory it was to teach thee how to speak, to pray, to walk!

Glorious St. Anne, I rejoice with thee because thou wert chosen by God to fulfill so great a destiny; I take part in the joy which thrilled through thee, when, beholding Mary seated on the right hand of Jesus, higher than the elect, than the Angels, Archangels, Cherubim and Seraphim, thou didst say to thyself: " She is my daughter!" Great Saint! be thou for ever filled with joy at thy great happiness, but vouchsafe to not forget a poor sinner who cries to thee.

I ask but one grace: ask thy most admirable daughter to take me under her special protection; obtain this favor for me and I will ask no more; for if she deigns to protect me, I am sure of salvation.


Ejaculation.--St. Anne, mother of she who is our Life, our Sweetness and our Hope, pray to her for us!

Practice: When you pray to St. Anne, do not fail to ask of her the love of Jesus and Mary. It is the most beneficial prayer you can offer, and will always be granted.