A new Chaplet that I am trying to make...

Well, as all of you know from my last post, i have been thinking about my patron saint, St. Thomas Becket. I found a site http://gigibeads.net/prayerbeads/saints/thomasbecket.html, that actually has a St. Thomas Becket chaplet on it. It is an Anglican site though and the chaplet, although there is nothing wrong with it (it has scripture verses, etc) it is taken from the Anglican missal. Because of that I have decided to modify the chaplet. Hopefully, when I actually get some decent money, I'll buy one of the chaplets (I have decided on the one at the very bottom) and add a St. Thomas Becket medal and crucifix to it. Meanwhile, I have compiled a Catholic chaplet that can be used for it. I'm not sure if I want to have the seven Hail Mary's though. Here is my modifications and the original Anglican one:

Catholic Chaplet of St. Thomas Becket

A chaplet that can be prayed for holy vocations, the restoration of Europe to the Faith and the reunification of the Church in the West.

On Crucifix: make sign of the cross and then pray:

O God, for the sake of Whose Church the glorious Bishop Thomas fell by the sword of ungodly men: grant, we beseech Thee, that all who implore his aid, may obtain the good fruit of his petition. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who livest and reignest with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, forever and ever. Amen

First bead: Our Father

Second bead: Glory Be

On the seven beads: Hail Mary

Closing Prayer on Medal: Oh Good Jesus, for the sake of Thomas forgive us our trespasses, be present in our house, our gate and at his shrine and keep us safe from fell death. Restore to us our customary piety and keep us from straying in mind and body. 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..

The two prayers can be substituted with the ones below:


Anglican Chaplet of St. Thomas Becket


Cross: Almighty and everlasting God, who kindled the flame of your love in the heart of your holy martyr Thomas Becket: Grant to us, your humble servants, a like faith and power of love, that we who rejoice in his triumph may profit by his example; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. -- BCP

Invitatory Bead: O God, our strength and our salvation, you called your servant Thomas Becket to be a shepherd of your people and a defender of your Church: Keep your household from all evil and raise up among us faithful bishops and priests who are wise in the ways of the Gospel; through Jesus Christ the shepherd of our souls, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. -- BCP

Cruciform Bead: "...how great and how many are the wonders of the Lord God..." -- 2 Esdras 2:48

Week Beads: Psalm 126 1st: When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, then were we like those who dream.

2nd: Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy.

3rd: Then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."

4th: The LORD has done great things for us, and we are glad indeed.

5th: Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like the watercourses of the Negev.

6th: Those who sowed with tears will reap with songs of joy.

7th: Those who go out weeping, carrying the seed, will come again with joy, shouldering their sheaves.

Exit Cross: Jesus told the twelve disciples, "See, I am sending you out like sheep into the midst of wolves; so be wise as serpents and innocent as doves. Beware of them, for they will hand you over to councils and flog you in their synagogues; and you will be dragged before governors and kings because of me, as a testimony to them and the Gentiles. When they hand you over, do not worry about how you are to speak or what you are to say; for what you are to say will be given to you at that time; for it is not you who speak, but the Spirit of your Father speaking through you. Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child, and children will rise against parents and have them put to death; and you will be hated by all because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. " -- Matthew 10:16-22


I had thought about a prayer similar to the St. Jude prayer in the St. Jude Chaplet to be used for the seven beads. The chaplet of St. Jude that I am thinking about has fourty beads. Instead of the Hail Mary, this is what is said on each bead: "St. Jude, Apostle martyr and relative of Our Lord Jesus Christ, of Mary and of Joseph, intercede for us."

I might be able to modify this one to apply to the chaplet of St. Thomas Becket. Please give me feedback on what you think of it. Any suggestions will be appreciated. Meanwhile, I need to make several special requests. There is a family at my parish who I am friends with. Recently, one of their sons has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's disease. He was one of our altar boys at the Tridentine Mass here. he is only 11 years old. His name is Andrew Garcia. Please pray for him and the entire Garcia family as they go through this very tough time.

As for me, I will be starting school again very soon. I hope and hope I'll be able to pass this class this time so that I can get my AA and transfer to the four year college where I can finish up my BA degree. It has been a hard road for me and will continue to be so. Please keep me in your prayers as well as Andrew Garcia.