Chaplet of St. Cecilia

History:

Anglican.  Based of Psalm 46.

Medals/Beads:

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Method:

On the Cross: 
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." -- Psalm 46:10
Invitatory Bead: 
Dear Saint Cecilia, one thing we know for certain about you is that you became a heroic martyr in fidelity to your divine Bridegroom. We do not know that you were a musician but we are told that you heard Angels sing. Inspire musicians to gladden the hearts of people by filling the air with God's gift of music and reminding them of the divine Musician who created all beauty. Amen.
Cruciform Bead: 
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46:1
Week Beads: 
Psalm 46:2-8a
1st: Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
2nd: though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging.
3rd: There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.
4th: God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.
5th: Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
6th: The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress.
7th: Come and see the works of the LORD
Exit Cross: 
The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. -- Psalm 46:11

Hymn in Honor of St. Cecilia

This hymn was approved by the Apostolic See in 1852.

Now haste ye to your crowns, cries Cecilia to her brethren; and soon the virgin herself is led before the judge.
She despises his angry threats and laughs at his false gods' wherefore the innocent maiden is declared deserving of death.
She remains long enclosed in the bath, while the furnace rages beneath; but stronger is the divine fire that burns in the virgin's heart.
Thrice does the barbarous lictor strike the innocent victim: he cannot accomplish his crime, for Christ has granted a delay to the martyr.
As her last hour draws nigh, she devotes her ancestral mansion to God, then free she wings her flight to the nuptials of the Lamb.
Hail! body of the martyr, long hidden in the sombre crypt; shining with a new glory, thou art restored to thy mother Rome.
The Virgin of virgins watches over thee, lest thou fade as a flower in the darkness, while thou liest empurpled with the blood of thy martyrdom, and clad in thy golden robe.
Sleep in thy silent marble tomb, while they spirit enthroned in heaven hymns its glad joy, and graciously receives our prayers.
May the happy choirs of virgins praise thee, O Jesus, their Spouse; to the Father and the Paraclete be equal and eternal glory.  Amen

Litany of St. Cecilia

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 Cecilia, Pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, wise virgin, Pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, whose heart burned with the fire of divine love, Pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, apostle by your zeal and charity, Pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, who converted your spouse and procured for him the crown of martyrdom, Pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, who by your pleadings moved the hearts of pagans, and brought them into the true Church, Pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, who did unceasingly see your guardian angel by your side, Pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, who mingled your voice with the celestial harmonies of the virgins, Pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, who by your melodious accents celebrated the praises of Jesus, Pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, illustrious martyr of Jesus Christ, Pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, who during three days suffered most excruciating torments, Pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, consolation of the afflicted, Pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, protectress of all who invoke you, Pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, patroness of holy canticles, Pray for us.
Saint Cecilia, special patroness and advocate of all singers, musicians, authors, and students, Pray for us.
We salute you, O Virgin, who gave your blood for the defense and faith of Jesus Christ.
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.
God glorified Saint Cecilia, And he crowned her virtues.
Let us pray.
O Eternal God, who gave us,  in the person of Saint Cecilia, a powerful protectress, grant that after having faithfully passed our days, like herself, in innocence and holiness, we may one day attain the land of beatitude, where in concert with her, we may praise you and bless you for evermore in eternity.  Amen.

Chaplet of St. Cecilia

History:

Unknown.

Medals/Beads:

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Method:

On The Crucifix
Apostles’ Creed followed by:
St. Cecilia, glorious Virgin and Martyr of Jesus Christ, I admire the courage with which you professed your faith in the face of severe persecution, and the generous love with which you offered your life in witness to your belief in the Blessed Trinity.  I thank God with you for the wonderful graces He had bestowed upon you to make your life holy and pleasing to Him even in the midst of the wealth that was yours.  I thank Him for the privilege offered to you of receiving the glorious crown of martyrdom.
Saint Cecilia, I also admire the purity of love that bound you to the Savior, which was greater in your eyes than any human affection, so that you declared yourself before the enemies of the Church, "I am the bride of my Lord Jesus Christ."  Pray for me that in imitation of you I may keep my body pure and my soul holy, and that I may love Jesus with all my heart.
In these times so full of pleasure seeking and so lacking in faith, teach us to profess our faith courageously and to be willing to sacrifice ourselves in practicing it, so that our good example may lead others closer to Christ and the Church He as founded.
On the Beads:
In thanksgiving to God for the graces he bestowed on St Cecilia pray:
1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, and 1 Glory be (on each bead)
St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr of Jesus Christ, pray for us.
On the medal of Saint Cecilia say:
St. Cecilia,  I confide in your intercession because you generously offered your life as a sacrifice for the love of Jesus, to whom you were devoted with your whole heart and soul.  Jesus will not refuse your prayers.  Beg Jesus to grant me this favor: (Mention your request.).  For the sake of Jesus Christ,  Who filled your heart with pure and heroic love, Who crowned you with the glorious crown of martyrdom, Who permitted your body to remain incorrupt through these many centuries, and Who willed that your memory be praised by the Church at every Holy Day Mass, I earnestly ask you to intercede for me.  I resign myself entirely to the Holy Will of God.  Help me to imitate your faith and love of God, that I may be ready to make any sacrifice for my Catholic faith.  Through your prayers may I someday reach heaven and praise with you the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the loving Spouse of your soul and mine.  Amen.

Prayer to St. Cecilia

O glorious saint, who chose to die instead of denying your King, we pray you please to help us as His fair praise we sing!
We lift our hearts in joyous song to honor Him this way, and while we sing, remembering, to sing is to doubly pray.
At once in our hearts and in our tongues we offer double prayer sent heavenward on winged notes to praise God dwelling there.
While in our hearts and tongues we try with song to praise God twice, we ask dear saint, to help us be united close to Christ!

Prayer Invoking the Intercession of St. Cecilia

O Eternal God,  Who gave us, in the person of St. Cecilia,  a powerful protectress, grant that after having faithfully passed our days, like herself, in innocence and holiness, we may one day attain the land of beatitude, where in concert with her, we may praise You and bless You forevermore in eternity.  Amen.

Prayer to St. Cecilia

O gentle Cecilia,  sweet voice and melody of the Heart of Jesus.  We come to you to beg your assistance.  Pray for us Cecilia, teach us to sing to glories of God and also for the Glory of God.  Give us the voice to sing the "Ave" as you did at the hour of your martyrdom.  Pray for us o martyr with a singing heart.  Amen.