How to pray the Chaplet of Saint Patrick

The purpose of this Chaplet is that through the intercession of Saint Patrick, God Almighty will strengthen one's faith and grant the grace of faith to others.

The Chaplet of Saint Patrick has a medal and 12 beads.

Begin by praying the "Apostle's Creed...."

On each of the twelve green beads, say the following:

"Glory be to the Father,
and the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit,
as it was in the beginning,
is now, and ever shall be,
world without end.
Amen."

You conclude by saying the following:

BREASTPLATE OF ST. PATRICK

Christ as a light,
Illumine and guide me!
Christ as a shield, overshadow and cover me!
Christ be under me! Christ be over me!
Christ be beside me, On the left hand and right!
Christ be before me, behind me, about me;
Christ this day, be within and without me!