Litany of the Saints
A litany, in Christian worship, is a form of prayer used in church services and processions, and consisting of a number of petitions. The word comes from the Latin litania, from the Greek lite, meaning prayer or supplication.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
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.
Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the Eternal Father, save us.
Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word of God, save us.
Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament, save us.
Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in the Agony, save us.
Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the Scourging, save us.
Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns, save us.
Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross, save us.
Blood of Christ, price of our salvation, save us.
Blood of Christ, without which there is no forgiveness, save us.
Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls, save us.
Blood of Christ, stream of mercy, save us.
Blood of Christ, victor over demons, save us.
Blood of Christ, courage of Martyrs, save us.
Blood of Christ, strength of Confessors, save us.
Blood of Christ, bringing forth Virgins, save us.
Blood of Christ, help of those in peril, save us.
Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened, save us.
Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow, save us.
Blood of Christ, hope of the penitent, save us.
Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying, save us.
Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness of hearts, save us.
Blood of Christ, pledge of eternal life, save us.
Blood of Christ, freeing souls from purgatory, save us.
Blood of Christ, most worthy of all glory and honor, save us.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord!.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord!
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
V. You have redeemed us, O Lord, in your Blood.
R. And made us, for our God, a kingdom.
Let us pray.
Almighty and Eternal God, you have appointed your only-begotten Son the Redeemer of the world, and willed to be appeased by His Blood. Grant we beg of You, that we may worthily adore this price of our salvation, and through its power be safeguarded from
the evils of the present life, so that we may rejoice in its fruits forever in heaven. Through the same Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
Litany of Our Lady of Lourdes
Lord have mercy; Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy; Christ have mercy.
Lord have mercy; Lord have mercy.
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; Pray for us.
Holy Mother of God; Pray for us.
Mother of Christ; Pray for us.
Mother of our Savior; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, help of Christians; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, source of love; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of the poor; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of the handicapped; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of orphans; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of all children; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of all nations; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, mother of the Church; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, friend of the lonely; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, comforter of those who mourn; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, shelter of the homeless; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, guide of travelers; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, strength of the weak; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, refuge of sinners; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, comforter of the suffering; Pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes, help of the dying; Pray for us.
Queen of heaven; Pray for us.
Queen of peace; 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.
Christ hear us; Christ graciously hear us.
Let us pray: Grant us, your servants, we pray you, Lord God, to enjoy perpetual health of mind and body.
By the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin,
may we be delivered from present sorrows, and enjoy everlasting happiness.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Litany of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha
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 Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Kateri, lily of purity, pray for us.
Kateri, consoler of the heart of Jesus, pray for us.
Kateri, bright light for all Indians, pray for us.
Kateri, courage of the afflicted, pray for us.
Kateri, lover of the cross of Jesus, pray for us.
Kateri, flower of fortitude for the persecuted, pray for us.
Kateri, unshakeable in temptations, pray for us.
Kateri, full of patience in suffering, pray for us.
Kateri, keeper of your virginity in persecutions, pray for us.
Kateri, leader of many Indians to the true faith through your love for Mary, pray for us.
Kateri, who loved Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, pray for us.
Kateri, lover of penance, pray for us.
Kateri, who traveled many miles to learn the faith, pray for us.
Kateri, steadfast in all prayer, pray for us.
Kateri, who loved to pray the rosary for all people, pray for us.
Kateri, example to your people in all virtues, pray for us.
Kateri, humble servant to the sick, pray for us.
Kateri, who by your love of humility, gave joy to the angels, pray for us.
Kateri, your holy death gave strength to all Indians to love Jesus and
Mary, pray for us.
Kateri, whose scarred face in life became beautiful after death,
pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, 0 Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, 0 Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
LET US PRAY
0 Jesus, who gave Kateri to the Indians as an example of purity, teach all men to love purity, and to console your immaculate Mother Mary through the lily, Kateri Tekakwitha, and your Holy Cross, Amen.
Kateri Tekakwitha, pray for us. 
Litany of the Holy Mother Immaculately Conceived
dictated by the Holy Mother in Siekierki, Poland
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 Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us.
Mother Immaculately conceived, Intercede for us
Mother of the God,
Mother of Heaven and Earth,
Mother of the whole world,
Mother who beard the God-Man,
Mother who cried under the Cross of Her Son,
Mother who kissed the Body taken down from the Cross,
Mother who was assumed with Her Body into Heaven,
Mother who was crowned in Heaven,
Mother of the Holy Rosary,
Mother of the Holy Scapular,
Mother of Peace,
Mother of the Polish Crown,
Mother of the Universe,
Queen of us,
Queen of the Polish Nation,
Queen and Guardian of every man,
Queen of orphans,
Queen of these poor children,
Queen and Mother of all Nations,
Queen of the Catholic Church,
Queen from Heaven of the redeemed persons,
Queen of Jesus Heart,
Queen of all Hearts,
Queen of Sisters and Brothers who serve in honour of Mary,
Queen of reigned with You and Your Son,
Queen of the dying in You,
Queen of religious schools.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Amen
Litany in Honor of the Holy Cross
L\ The word of the Cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. (1 Cor. 1:18)
R\ God forbid that I should glory save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (Gal. 6:14)
L\ Jesus has many who love His Kingdom in heaven, but few who bear His Cross. He has many who desire comfort, but few who desire suffering. He finds many to share His feast, but few His fasting. All desire to rejoice with Him, but few are willing to suffer for His sake.*
R\ God forbid that I should glory save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (Gal. 6:14)
L\ Why do you fear to take up the Cross, which is the road to the Kingdom? In the Cross is salvation and life, protection against our enemies, infusion of heavenly sweetness; in the Cross is strength of mind, joy of spirit, excellence of virtue, perfection of holiness. There is no salvation of soul, nor hope of eternal life, save in the Cross.*
R\ God forbid that I should glory save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (Gal. 6:14)
L\ Take up the Cross, therefore, and follow Jesus, and go forward into eternal life. Christ has gone before you, bearing His Cross; He died for you on the Cross, that you also may bear your cross, and desire to die on the Cross with Him. For if you die with Him, you will also live with Him. And if you share his sufferings, you will also share His glory.*
R\ God forbid that I should glory save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (Gal. 6:14)
L\ See how in the Cross all things consist, and in dying on it all things depend. There is no other way to life and to true inner peace, than the way of the Cross. Go where you will, seek what you will; you will find no higher way above nor safer way below than the road of the Holy Cross.*
R\ God forbid that I should glory save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (Gal. 6:14)
L\ The Cross always stands ready, and everywhere awaits you. You cannot escape it, wherever you flee; for wherever you go, you bear yourself, and always find yourself. Look up or down, without you or within, and everywhere you will find the Cross. And everywhere you must have patience, if you wish to attain inner peace, and win an eternal crown.*
R\ God forbid that I should glory save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. (Gal. 6:14)
All: Lord Jesus Christ, strengthen us to follow you not only to the Breaking of Bread but also to the drinking of the Cup of Your Passion. Help us to love You for Your own sake and not for the sake of comfort for ourselves. Make us worthy to suffer for Your name, Jesus, our Crucified and Risen Lord and Savior, now and forever.
Amen.
Litany for the Holy Souls in Purgatory
Short Form - Responses are in Italics
The just shall be in everlasting remembrance; He shall not fear the evil hearing.
Absolve, O Lord, the souls of the faithful departed from every bond of sin, And by the help of Thy grace may they be enabled to escape the avenging judgment, and to enjoy the happiness of eternal life.
Because in Thy mercy are deposited the souls that departed in an inferior degree of grace, Lord have mercy.
Because their present suffering is greatest in the knowledge of the pain that their separation from Thee is causing Thee, Lord have mercy.
Because of their present inability to add to Thy accidental glory, Lord have mercy.
Not for our consolation, O Lord; not for their release from purgative pain, O God; but for Thy joy and the greater accidental honor of Thy throne, O Christ the King, Lord have mercy.
For the souls of our departed friends, relations and benefactors, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For those of our family who have fallen asleep in Thy bosom, O Jesus, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For those who have gone to prepare our place, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For priests who were our spiritual directors, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For men or women who were our teachers in school, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For those who were our employers or employees, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For those who were our associates in daily toil, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For any soul whom we ever offended, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For our enemies now departed, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For those souls who have none to pray for them, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For those forgotten by their friends and kin, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For those now suffering the most, Grant light and peace, O Lord. For those who have acquired the most merit, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For the souls next to be released from Purgatory, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For those who, while on earth, were most devoted to God the Holy Ghost, to Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament, to the holy Mother of God, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For all deceased popes and prelates, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For all deceased priests, seminarians and religious, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For all our brethren in the Faith everywhere, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For all our separated brethren who deeply loved Thee, and would have come into Thy household had they known the truth, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For those souls who need, or in life asked, our prayers, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
For those, closer to Thee than we are, whose prayers we need, Grant light and peace, O Lord.
That those may be happy with Thee forever, who on earth were true exemplars of the Catholic Faith, Grant them eternal rest, O Lord.
That those may be admitted to Thine unveiled Presence, who as far as we know never committed mortal sin, Grant them eternal rest, O Lord.
That those may be housed in glory, who lived always in recollection and prayer, Grant them eternal rest, O Lord.
That those may be given the celestial joy of beholding Thee, who lived lives of mortification, self-denial, and penance, Grant them eternal rest, O Lord.
That those may be flooded with Thy love, who denied themselves even Thy favors of indulgence and who made the heoric act for the souls who had gone before them, Grant them eternal rest, O Lord.
That those may be drawn up to the Beatific Vision, who never put obstacles in the way of sanctifying grace and who ever drew closer in mystical union with Thee, Grant them eternal rest O Lord.
Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord, And let perpetual light shine upon them.
LET US PRAY : Be mindful, O Lord, of all Thy servants and handmaids who are gone before us with the sign of faith and repose in the sleep of grace. To these, O Lord, and to all who rest in Christ, grant, we beseech Thee, a place of refreshment, light and peace, through the same Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
Litany to Saint Martin de Porres
Holy Mary, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for us.
St Martin, ever in the presence of God, pray for us.
St Martin, faithful servant of Christ, pray for us.
St Martin, lover of the Holy Eucharist, pray for us.
St Martin, devoted to our Blessed Mother, pray for us.
St Martin, spiritual patron of Americans, pray for us.
St Martin, raised from the depths to a heavenly mansion, pray for us.
St Martin, honored son of Saint Dominic, pray for us.
St Martin, lover of the Most Holy Rosary, pray for us.
St Martin, apostle of mercy, pray for us.
St Martin, winged minister of charity, pray for us.
St Martin, symbol of interracial brotherhood, pray for us.
Amen.
Litany to the Holy Family
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 Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
The Lord Jesus, Son of alive God, who becoming a man, because of love for us, You consecrated the family ties – have mercy on us.
The Most Holy Family, picture of the Most Holy Trinity on the earth, support us.
The Most Holy Family, the perfect model of all virtues, support us.
The Most Holy Family, scorned in Bethlehem by people, but honoured by angels’ singing, support us.
The Most Holy Family, receiving tributes from the shepherds and the kings’ gifts, support us.
The Most Holy Family, praised by Saint old man Symeon, support us.
The Most Holy Family, persecuted and exiled to Egypt, support us.
The Most Holy Family, living in secret and unknown, support us.
The Most Holy Family, loyal to the regulations of the Lord’s law, support us.
The Most Holy Family, whose Protector is a model of father’s love, support us.
The Most Holy Family, whose Mother is a model of maternal love, support us.
The Most Holy Family, whose Child is a model of obedience and son’s love, support us.
The Most Holy Family, Patron and Protector of all families, support us.
The Most Holy Family, our resource during life and our hope in the hour of our death, support us.
From everything, what could disturb quiet and a unity of hearts, the Most Holy Family, preserve us.
From distraction of heart and mind, the Most Holy Family, preserve us.
From frigidity in the ministry, the Most Holy Family, preserve us.
From looking for pleasures and amenities of life, the Most Holy Family, preserve us.
From attaching to the wordly properties, the Most Holy Family, preserve us.
From a desire of vain-glory, the Most Holy Family, preserve us.
From bad death, the Most Holy Family, preserve us.
Through the most perfect unity of Your Hearts, The Most Holy Family, graciously hear us.
Through Your poverty and humility, The Most Holy Family, graciously hear us.
Through Your perfect obedience, The Most Holy Family, graciously hear us.
Through Your sorrows and painful trials, The Most Holy Family, graciously hear us.
Through Your works and toils, The Most Holy Family, graciously hear us.
Through Your prayers and Your silence, The Most Holy Family, graciously hear us.
Through a perfection of Your acts, The Most Holy Family, graciously hear us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, 0 Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, 0 Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Let us pray: God, You gave us the perfect model of life in the Holy Family, cause that we united by mutual love, follow in our families the virtues of the Holy Family and reach the eternal happiness in Your home. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
Litany of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
Litany of the Holy Name of Mary
A litany is a prayer composed of alternating statements and supplications. The Feast of the Holy Name of Mary was established by Pope Innocent XI upon the victory of Christian forces against the Moslems beseiging Vienna in 1683. This litany, reflecting the nature of the feast, is for private devotion.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Son of Mary, hear us.
Son of Mary, graciously hear us.
Heavenly Father, of Whom Mary is the Daughter, have mercy on us.
Eternal Word, of Whom Mary is the Mother...
Holy Spirit, of Whom Mary is the spouse...
Divine Trinity, of Whom Mary is the Handmaid...
Mary, Mother of the Living God, pray for us
Mary, daughter of the Light Eternal...
Mary, our light...
Mary, our sister...
Mary, flower of Jesse...
Mary, issue of kings...
Mary, chief work of God...
Mary, the beloved of God...
Mary, Immaculate Virgin...
Mary, all fair...
Mary, light in darkness...
Mary, our sure rest...
Mary, house of God...
Mary, sanctuary of the Lord...
Mary, altar of the Divinity...
Mary, Virgin Mother...
Mary, embracing your Infant God...
Mary, reposing with Eternal Wisdom...
Mary, ocean of bitterness...
Mary, Star of the Sea...
Mary, suffering with your only Son...
Mary, pierced with a sword of sorrow...
Mary, torn with a cruel wound...
Mary, sorrowful even unto death...
Mary, bereft of all consolation...
Mary, submissive to the law of God...
Mary, standing by the Cross of Jesus...
Mary, Our Lady...
Mary, Our Queen...
Mary, Queen of glory...
Mary glory of the Church Triumphant...
Mary, Blessed Queen...
Mary, advocate of the Church Militant...
Mary, Queen of Mercy...
Mary, consoler of the Church Suffering...
Mary, exalted above the angels,
Mary, crowned with twelve stars...
Mary, fair as the moon...
Mary, bright as the sun...
Mary, distinguished above all...
Mary, seated at the right hand of Jesus...
Mary, our hope...
Mary, our sweetness...
Mary, glory of Jerusalem...
Mary, joy of Israel...
Mary, honor of our people...
Mary, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception...
Mary, Our Lady of the Assumption...
Mary, Our Lady of Loreto...
Mary, Our Lady of Lourdes...
Mary, Our Lady of Fatima...
Mary, Our Lady of Czestochowa...
Mary, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal...
Mary, Our Lady of Mount Carmel...
Mary, Our Lady of the Angels...
Mary, Our Lady of Dolors...
Mary, Our Lady of Mercy...
Mary, Our Lady of the Rosary...
Mary, Our Lady of Victory...
Mary, Our Lady of La Trappe...
Mary, Our Lady of Divine Providence...
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord Jesus.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord Jesus.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Lord Jesus.
Son of Mary, hear us.
Son of Mary, graciously hear us.
I will declare your name unto my brethren.
I will praise you in the assembly of the faithful.
Let Us Pray (Oremus)
O Almighty God, Who beholds Thy servants earnestly desiring to place themselves under the shadow of the name and protection of the Most Holy Virgin Mary, grant, we beseech You, that by her charitable intercession, we may be delivered from all evil on earth, and may arrive at everlasting joys in Heaven, through Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Amen.
Litany in Honor of Saint Peregrine
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.
pray for us.
Mother of Sorrows, etc.
Health of the sick,
Comforter of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
pray for us.
Converted by the prayers of St. Philip, etc.
Afflicted with a cancerous growth,
Completely cured by the outstretched hand of Jesus Crucified,
Who performed many miracles in thy lifetime,
Who multiplied food and drink,
Who cured the sick by the power of the Name of Jesus,
Who converted hardened sinners by prayer and fasting,
Who receive every favor thou asked of God,
Most confident in prayer,
Most austere in penance,
Most patient in suffering,
Most humble in the holy priesthood,
Most zealous for souls,
Most kind toward the afflicted,
Most devoted to the Passion of Jesus and the Sorrows of Mary,
Victim with Jesus and Mary for the salvation of souls,
Wonder-worker for the sick and diseased,
Hope of incurable cases,
Universal patron of all who suffer from cancer,
Beloved Patron of Spain,
Glory of the Order of the Servants of Mary,
spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Litany of Humility
O Jesus, meek and humble of heart, hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed,
deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being loved,
From the desire of being extolled,
From the desire of being honored,
From the desire of being praised,
From the desire of being preferred to others,
From the desire of being consulted,
From the desire of being approved,
From the fear of being humiliated,
deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being despised,
From the fear of suffering rebukes,
From the fear of being calumniated,
From the fear of being forgotten,
From the fear of being ridiculed,
From the fear of being wronged,
From the fear of being suspected,
That others may be loved more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be esteemed more than I,
That in the opinion of the world,
others may increase, and I may decrease,
That others may be chosen and I set aside,
That others may be praised and I unnoticed,
That others may be preferred to me in everything,
That others may become holier than I,
provided that I may become as holy as I should.
Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Lord, have mercy.
Lord,have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of Heaven, Have mercy on us.
God the Son, redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, one God,
Heart of Mary, Pray for us.
Heart of Mary, after God’s own Heart,
Heart of Mary, in union with the Heart of Jesus,
Heart of Mary, the vessel of the Holy Spirit,
Heart of Mary, shrine of the Trinity,
Heart of Mary, home of the Word,
Heart of Mary, immaculate in your creation,
Heart of Mary, flooded with grace,
Heart of Mary, blessed of all hearts,
Heart of Mary, Throne of glory,
Heart of Mary, Abyss of humbleness,
Heart of Mary, Victim of love,
Heart of Mary, nailed to the cross,
Heart of Mary, comfort of the sad,
Heart of Mary, refuge of the sinner,
Heart of Mary, hope of the dying,
Heart of Mary, seat of mercy,
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
L: Immaculate Mary, meek and humble of heart.
A: Conform our hearts to the heart of Jesus.
Let us pray:
O most merciful God, who for the salvation of sinners and the refuge of the wretched, has made the Immaculate Heart of Mary most like in tenderness and pity to the Heart of Jesus, grant that we, who now commemorate her most sweet and loving heart, may by her merits and intercession, ever live in the fellowship of the hearts of both Mother and Son, through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.
- Source: Venerable Cardinal John Henry Newman. Published in From Parochial and Plain Sermons. c 1997, Ignatius Press, San Francisco, CA -
Litany of Our Lord Jesus Christ Priest and Victim
Lord, have mercy - Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy - Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy - Lord, have mercy
Christ hear us - Christ hear us
Christ, graciously hear us - Christ, graciously hear us
God the Father of heaven, *Have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, One God,
Jesus, Priest and Victim, *Have mercy on us
Jesus, Priest forever according to the Order of Melchizedek,
Jesus, Priest Whom God sent to preach the gospel to the poor,
Jesus, Priest Who at the Last Supper instituted the rite of perpetual sacrifice,
Jesus, Priest Who lives forever to intercede for us,
Jesus, High Priest Whom the Father anointed with the Holy Spirit and with power,
Jesus, High Priest chosen from among men,
Jesus, High Priest constituted for the sake of mankind,
Jesus, High Priest of our Faith,
Jesus, High Priest more glorious than Moses,
Jesus, High Priest of the true tabernacle,
Jesus, High Priest of the future goods,
Jesus, High Priest, Who are holy, innocent, and undefiled,
Jesus, High Priest faithful and merciful,
Jesus, High Priest inflamed with zeal for God and souls,
Jesus, High Priest made perfect forever,
Jesus, High Priest, Who by Your own Blood entered into the heavens,
Jesus, High Priest, Who have opened for us a new way,
Jesus, High Priest Who have loved us and washed us from our sins in Your Blood,
Jesus, High Priest Who offered Yourself to God as an oblation and victim,
Jesus, Sacrifice of God and men,
Jesus, holy and immaculate offering,
Jesus, pleasing victim,
Jesus, peace offering,
Jesus, sacrifice of propitiation and praise,
Jesus, offering of reconciliation and peace,
Jesus, offering in which we place our trust and have access to God,
Jesus, living victim for ever and ever,
From presumptions entrance into the clergy, * Deliver us, 0 Jesus
From the sin of sacrilege,
From the spirit of incontinence,
From base pursuits,
From all stain of simony,
From the unworthy distribution of the goods of the Church,
From the love of the world and its vanities,
From the unworthy celebration of Your Mysteries,
By Your eternal priesthood,
By the holy anointing whereby You were constituted a priest by God the Father,
By Your priestly spirit,
By that ministry whereby You glorified Your Father on earth,
By Your bloody immolation realized once and for all upon the Cross,
By that same sacrifice renewed daily upon the altar,
By that divine power which You invisibly exercise in Your priests,
Deign to conserve the whole priestly order in holy religion, * We beseech You, hear us
Deign to provide Your people with pastors after Your own heart,
Deign to fill them with the spirit of Your priesthood,
Grant that the lips of the priests might preserve true knowledge,
Deign to send faithful workers into Your harvest,
Deign to multiply the faithful ministers of Your Mysteries,
Grant that they religiously persevere in the service of Your will,
Grant them meekness in the ministry, shrewdness in action, and constancy in prayer,
Grant that the cult of the Most Blessed Sacrament be promoted everywhere by them,
Deign to receive those who served You well into Your joy,
Lamb of God, Who take away the sin of the world, spare us, 0 Lord
Lamb of God, Who take away the sin of the world, graciously hear us, 0 Lord
Lamb of God, Who take away the sin of the world, have mercy on us, 0 Lord
Jesus, Priest, hear us
Jesus, Priest, graciously hear us
Let us pray:
0 God, Sanctifier and Protector of Your Church, raise up in her through Your Spirit fitting and faithful administrators of the Holy Mysteries, so that through their ministry and example the Christian people may be led under Your protection along the way of salvation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
0 God, Who, while the disciples were worshiping and fasting, ordered Saul and Barnabas to be set apart for the work to which You had called them, be present now to Your Church in prayer, and You, Who know the hearts of all, indicate those whom You have chosen for ministry. Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Lord, 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 Ghost,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary,
Pray for us.
Holy Joseph,
Pray for us.
Noble Son of the House of David,
Pray for us.
Light of the Patriarchs,
Pray for us.
Husband of the Mother of God,
Pray for us.
Chaste Guardian of the Virgin,
Pray for us.
Foster-father of the Son of God,
Pray for us.
Sedulous Defender of Christ,
Pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family,
Pray for us.
Joseph most just,
Pray for us.
Joseph most chaste,
Pray for us.
Joseph most prudent,
Pray for us.
Joseph most valiant,
Pray for us.
Joseph most obedient,
Pray for us.
Joseph most faithful,
Pray for us.
Mirror of patience,
Pray for us.
Lover of poverty,
Pray for us.
Model of all who labor,
Pray for us.
Glory of family life,
Pray for us.
Protector of Virgins,
Pray for us.
Pillar of families,
Pray for us.
Consolation of the afflicted,
Pray for us.
Hope of the sick,
Pray for us.
Patron of the dying,
Pray for us.
Terror of the demons,
Pray for us.
Protector of the holy Church,
Pray for us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
He made him master of his house,
and ruler of all his possesions.
O God, You were pleased to choose Saint Joseph as the husband of Mary and the guardian of your Son. Grant that, as we venerate him as our protector on earth, we may deserve to have him as our intercessor in heaven. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
This litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary was composed during the Middle Ages. The place of honor it now holds in the life of the Church is due to its faithful use at the shrine of the Holy House at Loreto. It was definitely approved by Sixtus V in 1587, and all other Marian litanies were suppressed, at least for public use. Its titles and invocations set before us Mary's exalted privileges, her holiness of life, her amiability and power, her motherly spirit and queenly majesty. The principle that has been followed in their interpretation is the one enunciated by the same Pius IX: "God enriched her so wonderfully from the treasury of His divinity, far beyond all angels and saints with the abundance of all heavenly gifts, that she . . .should show forth such fullness of innocence and holiness, than which a greater under God is unthinkable and which, beside God, no one can even conceive in thought." Hence, whatever virtue and holiness is found in angels and saints must be present in Mary in an immeasurably higher degree.
Reflection on the titles of the litany will unfold before us the grand picture of our heavenly Mother, even though we know only little about her life. We will also come to see why Mary's example, guidance, and help is the need of the hour.
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 Ghost, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.
Mother of Christ, pray for us.
Mother of divine grace, pray for us.
Mother most pure, pray for us.
Mother most chaste, pray for us.
Mother inviolate, pray for us.
Mother undefiled, pray for us.
Mother most amiable, pray for us.
Mother most admirable, pray for us.
Mother of good counsel, pray for us.
Mother of our Creator, pray for us.
Mother of our Savior, pray for us.
Virgin most prudent, pray for us.
Virgin most venerable, pray for us.
Virgin most renouned, pray for us.
Virgin most powerful, pray for us.
Virgin most merciful, pray for us.
Virgin most faithful, pray for us.
Mirror of justice, pray for us.
Seat of wisdom, pray for us.
Cause of our joy, pray for us.
Spiritual vessel, pray for us.
Vessel of honor, pray for us.
Singular vessel of devotion, pray for us.
Mystical rose, pray for us.
Tower of David, pray for us.
Tower of ivory, pray for us.
House of gold, pray for us.
Ark of the covenant, pray for us.
Gate of heaven, pray for us.
Morning star, pray for us.
Health of the sick, pray for us.
Refuge of sinners, pray for us.
Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Help of Christians, pray for us.
Queen of Angels, pray for us.
Queen of Patriarchs, pray for us.
Queen of Prophets, pray for us.
Queen of Apostles, pray for us.
Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.
Queen of Confessors, pray for us.
Queen of Virgins, pray for us.
Queen of all Saints, pray for us.
Queen conceived without original sin, pray for us.
Queen assumed into heaven, pray for us.
Queen of the most holy Rosary, pray for us.
Queen of Peace, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us O Lord
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
LET US PRAY
Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, unto us Thy servants, that we may rejoice in continual health of mind and body; and, by the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, may be delivered from present sadness, and enter into the joy of Thine eternal gladness. Through Chrsit our Lord. Amen.
The meditations on these pages were taken from the book, Our Lady's Titles, by Fr. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D.
Litany of blessed Maria of the Lord Jesus, the Good Shepherd, Franciszka Siedliska
Lord, have mercy on us! Christ, have mercy on us! Lord, have mercy on us!
Christ, hear us! Christ, graciously hear us!
Father, the Creator, have mercy on us,
Son, the Redeemer, have mercy on us,
Holy Ghost, the Consecrator, have mercy on us,
Jesus, the Good Shepherd, have mercy on us,,
Holy Mary, the Mother of Christ, pray for us,
Queen of Families, pray for us,
Saint Joseph, the Patron of Jesus, pray for us,
Most Holy Family of Nazareth, pray for us,
Blessed Mary Francis Siedliska, pray for us,
Glory of Mazovian region, pray for us,
Bright by the gifts of nature and grace, pray for us,
Example of perfect communion with Jesus, pray for us,
Following the Good Shepherd, pray for us,
Devoted to Mary, pray for us,
Devoted to Jesus for ever and ever, pray for us,
Entrusted to Divine Providence, pray for us,
Looking for God’s glory, pray for us,
Submitted to God’s will, pray for us,
Listened intently in inspiration of the Holy Spirit, pray for us,
Example of courage in adversities, pray for us,
Compassionate in relation to humble people, pray for us,
Faithful Daughter of the Catholic Church, pray for us,
Foundress and Mother of Congregation, pray for us,
Dispenser of life-giving word, pray for us,
Hidden in Jesus’ shadow, pray for us,
Shield of prayer for popes, pray for us,
Lamp provided with oil of love and faith, pray for us,
Apostle of the Kingdom of God’s Love, pray for us,
Blessed Gift of the Church for a family, pray for us,
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, 0 Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, 0 Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Let us pray: God, You gifted blessed Maria of the Lord Jesus the Good Shepherd by a special charisma of life according to example of the Holy Family of Nazareth, grant us this grace, so that we following her example know how to prompt in Christian families the desire of life worthy their vocation, for Your greater glory and for spreading Your Kingdom on the earth. Through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.