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Litany of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

The Litany of St. Padre Pio is a prayer honoring St. Pio of Pietrelcina, the stigmatist priest of San Giovanni Rotondo. Known for his tireless ministry in the confessional, he also held deep devotion to Our Lady and the Holy Rosary, and cared for the sick and suffering through the hospital he founded. Composed by The Catholic Crusade, this litany draws on the true details of his life to offer praise and seek his intercession for those who turn to him in prayer.

Litany of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

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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 in 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.

St. Padre Pio, Capuchin friar of Pietrelcina, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, marked with the wounds of Christ Crucified, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, victim soul for sinners, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, devoted son of St. Francis, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, tireless minister of confession, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, reader of hidden hearts, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, offerer of daily Mass with burning love, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, devoted son of Our Lady of Grace, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, ardent lover of the Holy Rosary, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, comforter of the sorrowful, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, friend of the poor, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, intercessor for the sick in body and soul, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, founder of the House for the Relief of Suffering, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, father to those who called upon you, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, patient bearer of ridicule and suspicion, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, obedient son of Holy Mother Church, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, guardian of souls entrusted to your prayer, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, teacher of humility and trust in God, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, intercessor for priests, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, hope of the suffering, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, glory of the Capuchin Order, pray for us.
St. Padre Pio, faithful servant now crowned in Heaven, pray for us.

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.

V. Pray for us, St. Padre Pio,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O God, You blessed Your servant St. Padre Pio with the gifts of the Spirit and marked his body with the wounds of Your Son’s Passion, as a witness to Your mercy for a suffering world. Grant that through his intercession we may embrace our own crosses with faith, seek You with humble and contrite hearts, and one day share in the glory of the Resurrection. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Litany of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina

Litany of Gratitude

The Litany of Gratitude is a prayer of thanksgiving that walks through the many gifts God has given us, from the gift of life and faith to family, home, daily bread, and the trials that draw us closer to Him. It moves from the mercy of God through the daily blessings of everyday life and closes with a prayer asking that our lives, not just our words, become an expression of gratitude to Him.

Litany of Gratitude

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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 in 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.

For the gift of life, thank You, Lord.
For every breath You give us, thank You, Lord.
For the gift of faith, thank You, Lord.
For being made Your children in baptism, thank You, Lord.
For the Body and Blood of Christ, thank You, Lord.
For the mercy poured out in confession, thank You, Lord.
For the Word of God, ever living, thank You, Lord.
For Mary, our Mother, given to us at the foot of the cross, thank You, Lord.
For the saints whose lives bear witness to Your grace, thank You, Lord.
For our guardian angels, ever at our side, thank You, Lord.

For those who love us, and whom we love, thank You, Lord.
For friends who walk beside us, thank You, Lord.
For those who have gone before us in faith, thank You, Lord.
For our homes that shelter us, thank You, Lord.
For the food that nourishes us, thank You, Lord.
For work that gives purpose to our lives, thank You, Lord.
For rest at the close of day, thank You, Lord.

For the beauty of creation, thank You, Lord.
For the sun that rises without fail, thank You, Lord.
For the seasons You have set in their time, thank You, Lord.
For joy in good times, and support in hard times, thank You, Lord.

For trials that deepen our faith, thank You, Lord.
For the strength to carry our crosses, thank You, Lord.
For every prayer You have answered, as hoped for or not, thank You, Lord.
For the patience You show us in our weaknesses, thank You, Lord.
For forgiveness when we fail, thank You, Lord.

For the hope of Heaven, thank You, Lord.
For the promise that You are always near, thank You, Lord.

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.

Let us pray.

Father of all goodness, every gift we have is a sign of Your love. Teach us to see Your goodness in every part of our lives, and to live each day as an offering of gratitude back to You. May our lives speak the thanks our words cannot. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Litany of Gratitude

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The Litany of the Sacred Wounds

The Litany of the Sacred Wounds meditates upon the five sacred wounds of Jesus Christ — His hands, feet, and side — received during His Passion and Crucifixion. Each invocation draws the soul to seek pardon, healing, and mercy through the Precious Blood of Christ. This seven-century-old devotion was composed by St. Clare of Assisi, foundress of the Poor Clares, who prayed it daily in the cloister at San Damiano. It is approved by the Holy See for private devotion and was enriched by Pope Leo XIII with an indulgence of 300 days, once a day, in 1885.

Litany of the Sacred Wounds

Composed and recited daily by St. Clare of Assisi

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In Honor of the Wound in the Right Hand

Praise and honor be given You, Lord Jesus Christ, by reason of the Sacred Wound in Your Right Hand. By this holy and adorable wound, I beseech You to pardon all of the sins that I have committed by thought, word, and deed; by neglecting my service to You, and by self-indulgence, both while awake and asleep. Grant me the grace, that by devout and frequent remembrance of Your Holy Passion, I may honor Your sacred wounds and the death which You endured for my sake; and that by chastising my body, I may testify my gratitude for Your sufferings and Your death.

Our Father …

Hail Mary …

In Honor of the Wound in the Left Hand

Praise and honor be given You, Lord Jesus Christ, by reason of the Sacred Wound in Your Left Hand. By this holy and adorable wound, I beseech You to have pity on me and to change within me whatever is displeasing to You. Grant me victory over Your enemies, so that by the power of Your grace, I may overcome them. And by Your holy death, deliver me from all dangers, present and future, and make me worthy to share in the glory of Your blessed kingdom.

Our Father …

Hail Mary …

In Honor of the Wound in the Right Foot

Praise and honor be given You, Lord Jesus Christ, by reason of the Sacred Wound in Your Right Foot. By this holy and adorable wound, I beseech You to enable me to bring forth worthy fruits of penance for my sins. I humbly entreat You, for the sake of Your holy death, to keep me safe, day and night, according to Your holy will and to preserve me from all adversity, in body and soul, so that on the judgment day, I may obtain eternal joy.

Our Father …

Hail Mary …

In Honor of the Wound in the Left Foot

Praise and honor be given You, Lord Jesus Christ, by reason of the Sacred Wound in Your Left Foot. By this holy and adorable wound, I beseech You to forgive my sins and to grant full remission for my sins, so that with Your help, I may escape the rigors of Your justice. I entreat You, Lord Jesus Christ, for the sake of Your holy death, to grant that at the hour of my death, I may have the grace to confess my sins with perfect contrition; to receive the Blessed Sacrament of Your Body and Blood; and to receive the Sacrament of Holy Anointing for the sake of my eternal salvation.

Our Father …

Hail Mary …

In Honor of the Wound in the Side

Praise and honor be given You, Lord Jesus Christ, by reason of the Sacred Wound in Your Side. By this holy and adorable wound and by the Baptism with which You purified me from original sin, I beseech You to deliver me from all evils — past, present, and future. I entreat You, by Your bitter death, to give me a lively faith, a firm hope, and perfect charity, so that I may love You with my whole heart, with my whole soul, and with all my strength. Uphold me by Your grace through the practice of good works, so that I may serve You always in this life and praise You forever in heaven.

Our Father …

Hail Mary …

Closing Prayer

Almighty God and Father, who ransomed the human race by the five wounds of Your Only Son, our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, help us to venerate these holy wounds and to praise and serve You forever and ever. We make this prayer through Christ Jesus, Our Lord. Amen.

St. Francis, pray for us!
St. Clare, pray for us!
All Franciscan Saints, pray for us!
Our Lady of the Angels, pray for us!

Litany to the Sacred Head of Jesus

The Litany to the Sacred Head of Jesus is a profound and beautiful Catholic prayer honoring the Sacred Head of Our Lord Jesus Christ as the Seat of Divine Wisdom, the Source of Eternal Light, and the Dwelling Place of all Divine Knowledge. This traditional Catholic litany invites the faithful to meditate on the mysteries of Christ’s Sacred Head — from His formation by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary, to His crowning with thorns, to His death on Calvary.

Litany to the Sacred Head of Jesus

The Seat of Divine Wisdom

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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.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mary,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
inseparably united to the Eternal Word of God,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
Sanctuary of Divine Wisdom,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
source of Eternal Light,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
Dwelling Place of Divine Knowledge,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
our Refuge against all error,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
Light of Heaven and Earth,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
Treasure of all knowledge and fountain of faith,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
radiant with beauty, justice, and love,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
full of grace and truth,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
living witness of all humility,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
mirroring the infinite Majesty of God,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
heart of the universe,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
object of the Father’s eternal delight,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
upon whom the Holy Spirit rested,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
around whom the glory of Mount Tabor shone,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
who had no place on earth whereon to rest,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
consoled by the loving anointing of Mary Magdalene,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
bathed in sweat and blood in Gethsemane,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
who wept for our sins,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
crowned with thorns,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
outraged by the cruelties of the Passion,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
tenderly consoled by Veronica,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
bowed low at the moment of death on Calvary,
redeeming the earth,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
Light of every soul born into this world,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
our guide and our hope,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
who knows all our needs,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
governing all the movements of the Sacred Heart,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
whom we desire to adore and proclaim throughout the world,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
who knows every secret of our hearts,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
joy and wonder of angels and saints,
enlighten our minds.

Sacred Head of Jesus,
whom one day we hope to behold unveiled forever,
enlighten our minds.

Jesus, we adore Your Sacred Head. We surrender utterly to all the decrees of Your Infinite Wisdom. Amen.

Let us pray.

O Jesus, Divine Wisdom made flesh, we offer You our minds, our hearts, and our lives. May Your Sacred Head, which governs all things in heaven and on earth, guide us safely through this life, protect us from all error, and bring us at last to the eternal light of Your presence. Amen.

This litany is adapted from a French original bearing the imprimatur of Fredericus Gui, Liverpool, April 1927, and Richardus, Archbishop of Liverpool, September 1931. The congregational response, certain invocations, and the closing prayer have been revised.

Litany of St. Anthony

The Litany of St. Anthony of Padua is a beautiful and powerful traditional Catholic prayer honoring one of the most beloved saints in the history of the Church. Known as the “Wonder Worker” and the patron saint of lost things, St. Anthony of Padua has inspired the devotion of millions of the faithful for nearly eight centuries. His intercession has brought comfort to the sorrowful, hope to the desperate, and miracles to those who called upon him with faith. Whether you are seeking comfort, guidance, or the recovery of something lost — materially or spiritually — St. Anthony stands ready to intercede for you.

Litany of St. Anthony of Padua

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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.
St. Anthony of Padua, pray for us.

St. Anthony, glory of the Friars Minor, pray for us.
St. Anthony, lily of virginity, pray for us.
St. Anthony, gem of poverty, pray for us.
St. Anthony, example of obedience, pray for us.
St. Anthony, mirror of abstinence, pray for us.
St. Anthony, vessel of purity, pray for us.
St. Anthony, star of sanctity, pray for us.
St. Anthony, model of conduct, pray for us.
St. Anthony, beauty of paradise, pray for us.
St. Anthony, ark of the Testament, pray for us.
St. Anthony, keeper of the Scriptures, pray for us.
St. Anthony, teacher of truth, pray for us.
St. Anthony, preacher of grace, pray for us.
St. Anthony, exterminator of vices, pray for us.
St. Anthony, planter of virtues, pray for us.
St. Anthony, hammer of heretics, pray for us.
St. Anthony, terror of infidels, pray for us.
St. Anthony, consoler of the afflicted, pray for us.
St. Anthony, searcher of consciences, pray for us.
St. Anthony, martyr in desire, pray for us.
St. Anthony, terror of devils, pray for us.
St. Anthony, horror of hell, pray for us.
St. Anthony, performer of miracles, pray for us.
St. Anthony, finder of lost things, pray for us.
St. Anthony, helper of all who invoke thee, pray for us.

Be merciful, spare us, O Lord.
Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Lord.

From all evil, deliver us, O Lord.
From all sin, deliver us, O Lord.
From the snares of the devil, deliver us, O Lord.
From pestilence, famine, and war, deliver us, O Lord.
From eternal death, deliver us, O Lord.

Through the merits of St. Anthony, deliver us, O Lord.
Through his ardent charity, deliver us, O Lord.
Through his prophetic spirit, deliver us, O Lord.
Through his zealous preaching, deliver us, O Lord.
Through his desire of martyrdom, deliver us, O Lord.
Through his strict observance of obedience, poverty, and chastity, deliver us, O Lord.
On the day of judgment, deliver us, O Lord.

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 blessed Anthony,
R. that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Litany of the Holy Eucharist

The “Litany of the Holy Eucharist” is a devotional prayer that honors Jesus Christ truly present in the Blessed Sacrament — Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity. Through a series of profound titles and invocations, it contemplates the many dimensions of the Eucharist, drawing the faithful into a spirit of adoration, humility, and heartfelt gratitude for the greatest gift Christ has given us — Himself. Whether prayed before or after Mass, during Eucharistic Adoration, or as part of personal devotion, this beautiful litany is a powerful way to deepen your love for Our Lord in the Most Blessed Sacrament.

Litany of the Holy Eucharist

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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.

Living Bread that came down from Heaven, have mercy on us.
Hidden God and Savior, have mercy on us.
Wheat of the elect, have mercy on us.
Wine of which virgins are the fruit, have mercy on us.
Bread of fatness and royal dainties, have mercy on us.
Perpetual Sacrifice, have mercy on us.
Clean oblation, have mercy on us.
Lamb without spot, have mercy on us.
Most pure feast, have mercy on us.
Food of angels, have mercy on us.
Hidden manna, have mercy on us.
Memorial of the wonders of God, have mercy on us.
Super-substantial Bread, have mercy on us.
Word made Flesh, dwelling in us, have mercy on us.
Sacred Host, have mercy on us.
Chalice of benediction, have mercy on us.
Mystery of Faith, have mercy on us.
Most high and adorable Sacrament, have mercy on us.
Most holy of all sacrifices, have mercy on us.
True propitiation for the living and the dead, have mercy on us.
Heavenly antidote against the poison of sin, have mercy on us.
Most wonderful of all miracles, have mercy on us.
Most holy commemoration of the Passion of Christ, have mercy on us.
Gift transcending all fullness, have mercy on us.
Special Memorial of divine love, have mercy on us.
Affluence of divine bounty, have mercy on us.
Most august and holy Mystery, have mercy on us.
Medicine of immortality, have mercy on us.
Tremendous and life-giving Sacrament, have mercy on us.
Bread made Flesh by the omnipotence of the Word, have mercy on us.
Unbloody Sacrifice, have mercy on us.
At once our Feast and our Guest, have mercy on us.
Sweetest Banquet, at which angels minister, have mercy on us.
Sacrament of piety, have mercy on us.
Bond of charity, have mercy on us.
Priest and Victim, have mercy on us.
Spiritual Sweetness tasted in its proper source, have mercy on us.
Refreshment of holy souls, have mercy on us.
Viaticum of such as die in the Lord, have mercy on us.
Pledge of future glory, have mercy on us.

Be merciful, spare us, O Lord.
Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Lord.

From an unworthy reception of Thy Body and Blood, O Lord, deliver us.
From the lust of the flesh, O Lord, deliver us.
From the lust of the eyes, O Lord, deliver us.
From the pride of life, O Lord, deliver us.
From every occasion of sin, O Lord, deliver us.

Through the desire, with which Thou didst long to eat this Passover with Thy disciples, O Lord, deliver us.

Through that profound humility, with which Thou didst wash their feet, O Lord, deliver us.

Through that ardent charity by which Thou didst institute this Divine Sacrament, O Lord, deliver us.

Through Thy Precious Blood, which Thou didst leave us on our Altars, O Lord, deliver us.

Through the Five Wounds of this Thy most holy Body, which Thou didst receive for us, O Lord, deliver us.

We sinners beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wilt preserve and increase our faith, reverence and devotion towards this admirable Sacrament, we beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wilt conduct us, through a true confession of our sins, to a frequent reception of the Holy Eucharist, we beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wilt deliver us from all heresy, perfidy and blindness of heart, we beseech Thee, hear us.

That Thou wilt impart to us the precious and Heavenly fruits of this most holy Sacrament, we beseech Thee, hear us.

That at the hour of death, Thou wilt strengthen and defend us by this Heavenly Viaticum, we beseech Thee, hear us.

Son of God, we beseech Thee, hear us.

Lamb of God, Who taketh away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who taketh away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who taketh away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

Thou didst give them bread from Heaven. Alleluia.
Containing in Itself all sweetness. Alleluia.

Let us pray.

O God, Who, in this wonderful Sacrament, hast left us a memorial of Thy Passion, grant us the grace, we beseech Thee, so to venerate the Sacred Mysteries of Thy Body and Blood, that we may ever continue to feel within ourselves the blessed fruit of Thy Redemption, Who livest and reignest, God, forever and ever. Amen.

The Litany of Humility

The Litany of Humility is a beautiful and deeply moving prayer that invites us to surrender our pride, our desire for recognition, and our fear of being forgotten — placing everything in the hands of Jesus. Prayed by saints and souls throughout the centuries, this litany challenges us to go deeper — to not only accept humility but to truly desire it. To want others to be chosen before us. To find peace in being unknown, unnoticed, and set aside — all for the love of God.

The Litany of Humility

A Powerful Prayer of Surrender

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O Jesus! meek and humble of heart,
Hear me.

From the desire of being esteemed,
Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being loved,
Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being extolled,
Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being honored,
Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being praised,
Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being preferred to others,
Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being consulted,
Deliver me, Jesus.

From the desire of being approved,
Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being humiliated,
Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being despised,
Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of suffering rebukes,
Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being falsely accused,
Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being forgotten,
Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being ridiculed,
Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being wronged,
Deliver me, Jesus.

From the fear of being suspected,
Deliver me, Jesus.

That others may be loved more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be esteemed more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That, in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be chosen and I set aside,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be praised and I unnoticed,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may be preferred to me in everything,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

Amen.

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LITANY TO CHRIST THE KING

The Litany to Christ the King is a traditional Catholic devotion that honors Our Lord’s sovereignty over all creation. Through a series of beautiful invocations, this litany acknowledges Christ as King of all nations and calls upon the world to recognize His gentle rule. Each petition traces Christ’s royal dignity from His birth through His Passion and Resurrection, reminding us that His Kingdom is eternal and His dominion extends over all earthly powers. This powerful prayer invites the faithful to submit to Christ’s reign and pray for true peace in the world.

Litany to Christ The King

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The Lamb that was slain is worthy to receive power and divinity and wisdom and strength and honor; To Him be glory and empire forever and ever.

He shall rule from sea to sea, and from the river to the ends of the earth.
All kings shall adore Him, all nations shall serve Him.

Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ the King, hear us.
Christ the King, graciously hear us.

Thou who did receive crowns and tribute from the Magi, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Who did rule by love the Holy Family of Nazareth, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Who as King, served Thy people in the example of filial obedience, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Who drawest to Thy realm the fishermen to be fishers of men, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Whose Kingdom is not of the spirit of this world, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Who art the King not of the Jews alone but of all creation, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Who was mocked in false purple by the little rulers, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Who was crowned with piercing thorns, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Who was nailed to Thy throne on Golgotha, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Who did ransom Thy people by the royal Sacrifice of Calvary, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Who did purchase Thy Kingdom with the Blood of Atonement, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Who in Thy Resurrection were the First-born from the dead, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Who in Thy glorified body art risen triumphant, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Who art throned and crowned at the right hand of Thy Father, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
In Whom are all created things in Heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Beneath Whom are all thrones and dominations, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Beneath Whom are all principalities and power, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
By Whom all things subsist, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
To Whom all the nations of the earth are subject, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.
Through Whom all things are reconciled unto Thy Father, may all nations serve Thee, O Lord.

His power shall be an everlasting power, and His Kingdom a kingdom that shall not be destroyed.

That the peoples of this world may know themselves subject to Thee, we beseech Thee, hear us.
That they may put off their vainglory, we beseech Thee, hear us.
That they may dispel the evils laicism has brought upon society, we beseech Thee, hear us.
That they may hearken to Thy fiat, we beseech Thee, hear us.
That they may bow their heads before Thee, we beseech Thee, hear us.
That they may know Thy reign is eternal, we beseech Thee, hear us.
That they may submit to Thy just and gentle rule, we beseech Thee, hear us.
That they may recognize Thy Vicar on earth, we beseech Thee, hear us.
That they may freely accept his rule for Thy sake, we beseech Thee, hear us.
That they may know that Thy Church, being Thee Thyself, cannot die as nations die, we beseech Thee, hear us.
That the Gentiles may be restored to mercy, we beseech Thee, hear us.
That to Christ the King all things may be restored, we beseech Thee, hear us.
That in the Prince of Peace true peace may by all be found, we beseech Thee, hear us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Christ the King.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, hear us, O Christ the King.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

His power shall be an everlasting power, which shall not be taken away, and His Kingdom shall not decay. Alleluia.

Let us Pray:

Almighty, everlasting God, Who in Thy beloved Son, King of the whole world, has willed to restore all things anew, grant in Thy mercy that all the families of nations, rent asunder by the wound of sin, may be subjected to His most gentle rule, Who with Thee lives and reigns in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God world without end. Amen.

NOTE: Composed by Fr. Benjamin Francis Musser, O.F.M., and published in his 1944 collection “Kyrie Eleison: Two Hundred Litanies.”

Litany of St. Benedict

The “Litany of St. Benedict” is a traditional prayer that calls upon the holy patriarch of monastic life, St. Benedict of Nursia (c. 480-547), seeking his heavenly intercession and spiritual protection. This holy monk abandoned worldly pursuits to serve God as a hermit and was called by God to found the great abbey of Monte Cassino, where he wrote his famous Rule that became the spiritual foundation for monastic life throughout Europe and earned him the title “Patriarch of Western Monks.” Through this litany, the faithful call upon his powerful prayers before the throne of God for protection and guidance in living lives of prayer, discipline, and complete devotion to our Lord.

Litany of St. Benedict

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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, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.

Holy Father, St. Benedict, pray for us.
Father most reverend, pray for us.
Father most renowned, pray for us.
Father most compassionate, pray for us.
Man of great fortitude, pray for us.
Man of venerable life, pray for us.
Man of the most holy conversation, pray for us.
True servant of God, pray for us.
Light of devotion, pray for us.
Light of prayer, pray for us.
Light of contemplation, pray for us.
Star of the world, pray for us.
Best master of an austere life, pray for us.
Leader of the holy warfare, pray for us.
Leader and chief of monks, pray for us.
Master of those who die to the world, pray for us.
Protector of those who cry to thee, pray for us.
Wonderful worker of miracles, pray for us.
Revealer of the secrets of the human heart, pray for us.
Master of spiritual discipline, pray for us.
Companion of the patriarchs, pray for us.
Equal of the prophets, pray for us.
Follower of the Apostles, pray for us.
Teacher of martyrs, pray for us.
Father of many pontiffs, pray for us.
Gem of abbots, pray for us.
Glory of confessors, pray for us.
Imitator of anchorites, pray for us.
Associate of virgins, pray for us.
Colleague of all the saints, pray for us.

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 upon us.

V. Intercede for us, O holy father St. Benedict,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let Us Pray:

O God, Who has called us from the vanity of the world, and Who dos incite us to the reward of a heavenly vocation under the guidance of St. Benedict, inspire and purify our hearts and pour forth on us Thy grace, whereby we may persevere in Thee. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.

Litany of St. Michael the Archangel

The “Litany of St. Michael the Archangel” is a powerful prayer invoking the protection and intercession of the Prince of the Heavenly Host. This traditional prayer honors St. Michael’s role as the defender against evil, the guardian of the Church, and the champion of God’s people. Through a series of heartfelt invocations acknowledging his various titles and attributes, the faithful seek St. Michael the Archangel’s powerful aid in spiritual warfare.

Litany of St. Michael the Archangel

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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, Queen of the Angels, pray for us.
St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us.
St. Michael, filled with the wisdom of God, pray for us.
St. Michael, perfect adorer of the Incarnate Word, pray for us.
St. Michael, crowned with honor and glory, pray for us.
St. Michael, most powerful Prince of the armies of the Lord, pray for us.
St. Michael, standard-bearer of the Most Holy Trinity, pray for us.
St. Michael, guardian of Paradise, pray for us.
St. Michael, guide and consoler of the people of Israel, pray for us.
St. Michael, splendor and fortress of the Church Militant, pray for us.
St. Michael, honor and joy of the Church Triumphant, pray for us.
St. Michael, light of angels, pray for us.
St. Michael, bulwark of orthodox believers, pray for us.
St. Michael, strength of those who fight under the standard of the Cross, pray for us.
St. Michael, light and confidence of souls at the hour of death, pray for us.
St. Michael, our most sure aid, pray for us.
St. Michael, our help in all adversities, pray for us.
St. Michael, herald of the everlasting sentence, pray for us.
St. Michael, consoler of souls in purgatory, pray for us.
St. Michael, whom the Lord has charged to receive souls after death, pray for us.
St. Michael, our prince, pray for us.
St. Michael, our advocate, pray for us.

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.

V/. Pray for us, O glorious St. Michael,
R/. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.
Sanctify us, we beseech Thee, O Lord, with Thy holy blessing, and grant us, by the intercession of St. Michael, that wisdom which teaches us to lay up treasures in Heaven by exchanging the goods of this world for those of eternity, Thou Who lives and reigns, world without end. Amen.