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The Chaplet of St. Joan of Arc
On the medal, make the sign of the Cross, recite "Incline
unto my aid, Oh God! Oh Lord, make haste to help me! Amen." Follow this
with a Glory Be. On the first single bead on the strand,
pray an "Our Father". On the second single bead on the strand,
pray an "Our Father", and then continue by saying, "Saint Joan of Arc,
immolated as a victim of the burning stake, pray that I may also become
a victim by the faithful practice of all my duties as they pertain to
me during my whole life." On the first group of five beads, say a "Hail Mary" for each bead. On the next divisional bead, Pray an "Our Father", and then recite, "Saint Joan of Arc, with you, I only wish to find my delight in practicing humility, charity, and penance, and all the virtues necessary to gain entrance into Heaven. Saint Joan of Arc, pray for us!" On the second group of five beads, say a "Hail Mary" for each bead. On the next divisional bead, pray an "Our Father", and then recite, "Saint Joan of Arc, be with me in all my struggles. Like the strong men of Israel, experienced in warfare, who constantly carry the sword at their side, to guard against unforeseen attacks during the night, may I ever be prepared for the combat. Together with the protection of the angels and saints grant me also your own; inspire my endeavours; be my help and my light to guide me to Jesus, our Chief, and when my earthly mission is accomplished, may I expire like you, repeating with love, ‘Jesus! Jesus! Jesus!' - Saint Joan of Arc, pray for us!" On the third group of five beads, pray a "Hail Mary" for each bead. Conclude the chaplet on the medal, by reciting the following prayer: "Pray for us, Saint Joan of Arc, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ."
-Chaplet prayers submitted by Gina
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The
chaplet may be used as a novena (a prayer repeated once every day for
nine days) or prayed at any time for any necessity throughout the year.
A total number of nineteen beads on this chaplet commemorates each year
of Joan's life. There are different chaplets for each saint. Therefore,
the chaplet beads are arranged differently for each saint. You can find
chaplet beads at any local Catholic bookstore. If they cannot be found
there, I'm sure they'd be happy to look for them and order them for
you. Just as you can count each "Hail Mary" of the Rosary on your fingers
if you do not have the Rosary beads, you can say a chaplet on your fingers
if you do not have the chaplet beads. As soon as they are available,
I will have linked to an online Catholic store who will make this a
part of their sales line of chaplets.