Chaplet of St. Anne

History:

Anglican.  Based on prayers of the Orthodox Church.

Medals/Beads:

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Method:

On the Cross: 
Let us celebrate the memory of the Grandparents of Christ and fervently ask for their help, so that salvation may be assured for all those who cry out: "O God who glorified them according to your will, remain always with us!" -- Orthodox Kontakion in tone 2
Invitatory Bead: 
Anne, Divinely Wise, you carried in your womb the Mother of God, the Immaculate One who gave life to Life; wherefore you now have been carried up joyfully to the inheritance of heaven, to the abode of those who rejoice in glory. O Ever-blessed One, you seek the forgiveness of sins for those who honor you with fervor. -- Orthodox Troparion in tone 4
Cruciform Bead: 
Now Anna is no longer barren and nurses the All-Pure One! She rejoices and calls us to sing a hymn of praise to Christ Who gave mankind the only Ever-Virgin Mother!-- Orthodox Kontakion in tone 2
Week Beads:
Orthodox Troparion in tone 4
1st: Today the bonds of barrenness are broken,
2nd: God has heard the prayers of Joachim and Anna.
3rd: He has promised them beyond all their hopes,
4th: To bear the Maiden of God
5th: By whom the Uncircumscribed One was born as mortal man,
6th: Who commanded an angel to cry to Her:
7th: Rejoice, O Full of Grace, the Lord is with You!
Exit Cross: 
Receive me, good mother. Cover me with the mantle of your love. Look kindly on me. By your powerful intercession, may I obtain from God grace and mercy. Obtain for me remission for sin and release from the punishment my offenses have deserved. Pray that I may receive grace to lead a devout life on earth and that I may obtain the everlasting reward of heaven. -- Prayer to St. Anne

Litany of St. Anne

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.
St. Anne, pray for us.
St. Anne, offspring of the royal race of David, pray for us.
St. Anne, daughter of the patriarchs, pray for us.
St. Anne, faithful spouse of St. Joachim, pray for us.
St. Anne, mother of Mary, the Virgin Mother of God, pray for us.
St. Anne, gentle mother of the Queen of Heaven, pray for us.
St. Anne, grandmother of our Saviour, pray for us.
St. Anne, beloved of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, pray for us.
St. Anne, instrument of the Holy Spirit, pray for us.
St. Anne, richly endowed with God's grace, pray for us.
St. Anne, example of piety and patience in suffering, pray for us.
St. Anne, mirror of obedience, pray for us.
St. Anne, ideal of pure womanhood, pray for us.
St. Anne, protectress of virgins, pray for us.
St. Anne, model of Christian mothers, pray for us.
St. Anne, protectress of the married, pray for us.
St. Anne, guardian of children, pray for us.
St. Anne, support of Christian family life, pray for us.
St. Anne, help of the Church, pray for us.
St. Anne, mother of mercy, pray for us.
St. Anne, mother of confidence, pray for us.
St. Anne, friend of the poor, pray for us.
St. Anne, example of widows, pray for us.
St. Anne, health of the sick, pray for us.
St. Anne, cure of those who suffer from disease, pray for us.
St. Anne, mother of the infirm, pray for us.
St. Anne, light of the blind, pray for us.
St. Anne, speech of the dumb, pray for us.
St. Anne, hearing of the deaf, pray for us.
St. Anne, consolation of the afflicted, pray for us.
St. Anne, comforter of the oppressed, pray for us.
St. Anne, joy of the angels and saints, pray for us.
St. Anne, refuge of sinners, pray for us.
St. Anne, harbour of salvation, pray for us.
St. Anne, patroness of a happy death, pray for us.
St. Anne, help of all who have recourse to you, pray for us.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, You take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Pray for us, good St. Anne, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
Almighty and Eternal God, who was pleased to choose St. Anne to be the grandmother of Your loving Son, grant, we pray, that we who confidently honour her, may through her prayers attain to everlasting life. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Chaplet of St. Anne

History:

This little chaplet supposedly dates back to 1875. The author is unknown. The chaplet is the source of a great number of favours, both spiritual and temporal.

Medals/Beads:

Medal of St. Anne (Mary's mother), 3 sets of 5 beads, and either 1 large bead between each set, or 3 large beads next to the medal.

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M X ( .................. 0
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or

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Method:

On each large (X) bead:
Our Father
On each small (0) bead:
Hail Mary
Jesus, Mary and St. Anne, grant the favour I ask.
1st set - in honour of Jesus
2nd set - in honour of Mary
3rd set - in honour of St.Anne

Extra Prayers:

To St. Anne to obtain some special favour:
O glorious St. Anne, you are filled with compassion for those who invoke you and with love for those who suffer. Heavily burdened with the weight of my troubles, I cast myself at your feet and humbly beg of you to take the present intention which I recommend to you in your special care. Please recommend it to your daughter, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and place it before the throne of Jesus, so that He may bring it to a happy issue. Continue to intercede for me until my request is granted. But above all, obtain for me the grace one day to see my God face to face, and with you and Mary and all the saints to praise and bless Him for all eternity. Amen
To St. Anne, for sick people:
St. Anne, here I am again. You may be tired of listening to my prayer so often repeated. But, you are the Saint in whom I have so much trust. You are a grandmother extruding your love. You were given us by Jesus to console us as we groan in pain. St. Anne, have pity on me, relieve me of my misery, bring me some consolation. May I get well again. Oh! please, take pity on me, your child.
I would never have believed sickness could affect me so mercilessly. I would never have imagined I would suffer so much and for so long. I always relied on good health to do so many useful things. And now I feel miserable in my sickness and I am disheartened. You remain, beloved St. Anne, my one hope. I know how close you are to Jesus, your Grandson. Will I ever have recourse to you without being helped?
In spite of my sufferings which exhaust me day and night, I want to intercede on behalf of all sick people. My prayer must be charitable. There are so many people who moan on their hospital bed, or locked up in their home as in a prison. Who will listen to them as they whimper, who will take a lenient view of their infirmities and wounds, who will smile to them, who will pacify them, if not you, dearest St. Anne? Give a helping hand, come to their rescue.
St. Anne, to make my illness profitable, I present my discomfort to Jesus suffering on the cross. I unite my distress to the distress of Mary your daughter, standing at the foot of the cross. I offer my torment and my affliction to my Lord as I look at you, St. Anne, my heavenly grandmother. Promptly come to my assistance and give new life to all suffering people. Heal me if this is God's will, give me peace and lasting joy. Amen.