The “Litany of Penance“ is a prayer asking for God’s mercy, forgiveness, and aid in turning from sin. It invokes Jesus Christ, recalling His mercy and forgiveness shown to many sinners and outcasts in the Bible – from Adam to Zacchaeus. It asks for the grace to judge ourselves and produce worthy fruits of penance so that sin does not reign in us. The prayer seeks pardon, peace, cleansing from offenses, and the ability to serve God with a quiet mind.
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.
Incarnate Lord, have mercy on us. Lover of souls, have mercy on us. Savior of sinners, have mercy on us.
Who didst come to seek those that were lost, have mercy on us. Who didst fast for them forty days and nights, have mercy on us. By Thy tenderness towards Adam when he fell, have mercy on us. By Thy faithfulness to Noah in the ark, have mercy on us. By Thy remembrance of Lot in the midst of sinners, have mercy on us. By Thy mercy on the Israelites in the desert, have mercy on us. By Thy forgiveness of David after his confession, have mercy on us. By Thy patience with wicked Ahab on his humiliation, have mercy on us. By Thy restoration of the penitent Manasseh, have mercy on us. By Thy long suffering towards the Ninevites, when they went in sackcloth and ashes, have mercy on us. By Thy blessing on the Maccabees, who fasted before the battle, have mercy on us. By Thy choice of John to go before Thee as the preacher of penance, have mercy on us. By Thy testimony to the Publican, who hung his head and smote his breast, have mercy on us. By Thy welcome given to the returning Prodigal,have mercy on us. By Thy gentleness with the woman of Samaria, have mercy on us. By Thy condescension towards Zacchaeus, persuading him to restitution, have mercy on us. By Thy pity upon the woman taken in adultery, have mercy on us. By Thy love of Magdalen, who loved much, have mercy on us.
By Thy converting look, at which Peter wept, have mercy on us. By Thy gracious words to the thief upon the cross, have mercy on us.
We sinners, we beseech Thee, hear us. That we may judge ourselves, as to escape Thy judgment, we beseech Thee, hear us. That we may bring forth worthy fruits of penance, we beseech Thee, hear us. That sin may not reign in our mortal bodies, we beseech Thee, hear us. That we may work out our salvation with fear and trembling, we beseech Thee, hear us. Son of God, we beseech Thee, hear 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.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
O Lord, hear our prayer. And let our cry come unto Thee.
Let us pray: Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord, to Thy faithful, pardon and peace, that they may be cleansed from all their offenses, and also serve Thee with a quiet mind, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The “Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary“ invokes the Blessed Virgin Mary under various titles referring to her Immaculate Heart. The litany praises Mary’s heart as being united to the heart of Jesus, full of grace, humble, and a refuge for sinners. It asks for Mary’s intercession and for her immaculate heart to make the hearts of the faithful like the heart of Jesus. The litany concludes with a prayer asking God to grant that through Mary’s merits and intercession, the we may become like the merciful and loving heart of Christ.
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.
Heart of Mary, pray for us. Heart of Mary, like unto the Heart of God, pray for us. Heart of Mary, united to the Heart of Jesus, pray for us. Heart of Mary, instrument of the Holy Ghost, pray for us. Heart of Mary, sanctuary of the Divine Trinity, pray for us. Heart of Mary, tabernacle of God Incarnate, pray for us. Heart of Mary, immaculate from thy creation, pray for us. Heart of Mary, full of grace, pray for us. Heart of Mary, blessed among all hearts, pray for us. Heart of Mary, throne of glory, pray for us. Heart of Mary, most humble, pray for us. Heart of Mary, holocaust of Divine Love, pray for us. Heart of Mary, fastened to the Cross with Jesus Crucified, pray for us. Heart of Mary, comfort of the afflicted, pray for us. Heart of Mary, refuge of sinners, pray for us. Heart of Mary, hope of the agonizing, pray for us. Heart of Mary, seat of mercy, 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. Immaculate Mary, meek and humble of heart, R. make our hearts like unto the Heart of Jesus.
Let Us Pray: O most merciful God, Who, for the salvation of sinners and the refuge of the miserable, was pleased that the Most Pure Heart of Mary should be most like in charity and pity to the Divine Heart of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, grant that we, who commemorate this sweet and loving Heart, by the merits and intercession of the same Blessed Virgin, may merit to be found like unto the Heart of Jesus, through the same Christ Our Lord. R. Amen.
St. Rita is the patron saint of impossible causes and hopeless circumstances. Her life story is full of miraculous events, and she is often invoked by those who are facing seemingly unconquerable challenges. The St. Rita Novena & Litany can be recited by anyone who is facing a difficult situation and who wants to invoke her powerful intercession.
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and enkindle in them the fire of Your love. Send forth Your Spirit and our hearts will be renewed. And you will renew the face of the earth.
O God, who by the light of the Holy Spirit, instructed the hearts of the faithful; grant us, by the same Holy Spirit, a love and desire for what is right and just, and the constant enjoyment of His consolation, we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Litany of St Rita 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.
Immaculate Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. Holy Mary, Mother of Good Counsel, pray for us. Holy Mary, Mother of pure love, pray for us. Holy Mary, Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us. Holy Mary, Queen of all saints, pray for us. Holy Mary, Model of life for Saint Rita, pray for us.
St. Rita, our advocate and protectress, pray for us. St. Rita, beloved by the Lord, pray for us. St. Rita, given special grace from heaven, pray for us. St. Rita, remarkable in childhood, pray for us. St. Rita, model of obedience to God’s Will, pray for us. St. Rita, the peacemaker, pray for us. St. Rita, of untiring patience, pray for us. St. Rita, model of Christian mothers, pray for us. St. Rita, mirror for Christian spouses, pray for us. St. Rita, heroic in sacrifice, pray for us. St. Rita, generous in forgiving, pray for us. St. Rita, martyr in penitence, pray for us. St. Rita, embracing humility and poverty, pray for us. St. Rita, exemplary as a widow, pray for us. St. Rita, prompt to answer the divine call, pray for us. St. Rita, patient in suffering, pray for us. St. Rita, mirror of religious observance, pray for us. St. Rita, mystical rose of every virtue, pray for us. St. Rita, enamored of the Passion of Christ, pray for us. St. Rita, pierced with a thorn, pray for us. St. Rita, in ecstasy before the Blessed Sacrament, pray for us. St. Rita, consumed with Divine Love, pray for us. St. Rita, received into heaven with joy, pray for us. St. Rita, incorrupt in your chaste body, pray for us. St. Rita, advocate of impossible cases, pray for us. St. Rita, persevering in prayer, pray for us. St. Rita, help of those in need, 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.
Lord, you have signed your servant, Rita. With the marks of Your love and Passion.
Let us pray: O God, who bestowed on St. Rita such grace that she loved her enemies, and bore in her heart and on her forehead the mark of Your love and Passion, grant us, we beseech You, through her merits and intercession, a love for our enemies. Through our contemplation of Your Son’s sufferings and Passion, may we merit the reward promised to the meek and the suffering. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer of Petition Glorious St. Rita, patroness of those in need, your intercession with our Lord is most powerful. Through the favors obtained by your prayers you have been called “Advocate of hopeless and even impossible cases.” St. Rita, humble and pure; patient and compassionate Lover of Christ Crucified! We have confidence that everyone who has recourse to you, will find comfort and relief. Listen to our petitions and show your power with God in our behalf. Obtain our petitions for us if they are for the greater honor of God, and for our good. We promise, if our petitions are granted, to make known your favor, and to glorify God for His gift. Relying on your power with the merciful Savior, we ask of you…
(Offer your requests now.)
By the singular merits of your childhood, obtain our request for us. By your perfect union with the Divine Will, obtain our request for us. By your acceptance of troubles in your married life, obtain our request for us. By the anguish felt at the murder of your husband, obtain our request for us. By the example of forgiveness you gave to your sons, obtain our request for us. By your miraculous entrance into the convent, obtain our request for us. By your daily penance and fasting, obtain our request for us. By your courage and joy in bearing the mark of the Crucified Savior, obtain our request for us. By the Divine Love which consumed your life, obtain our request for us. By your devotion in receiving the Blessed Sacrament, obtain our request for us. By the happiness you felt in leaving this life for union with Christ, obtain our request for us. By the example you have given to people of every state of life, obtain our request for us.
Pray for us, St. Rita, That we may be worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray: Heavenly Father, in Your infinite love and mercy you heed the prayer of Your beloved servant, Rita. You graciously grant favors through her intercession, which are considered impossible to human skill and effort. Relying on her compassionate love, we ask You to assist us in our trials and difficulties. Let unbelievers know that you are the helper of the humble, the defender of the weak, and the strength of those who trust in You. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Litany to the Divine Mercy is a litany from the Diary of St Faustina and was written by Saint Faustina herself to honor and worship the Divine Mercy of Jesus. This litany is commonly prayed together with the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
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.
Divine Mercy, greatest attribute of God, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, unfathomable love of the Sanctifier, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, incomprehensible mystery of the Most Blessed Trinity, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, expression of the greatest might of God, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, in creation of heavenly spirits, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, in calling us forth from nothingness to existence, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, encompassing the whole universe, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, endowing us with immortal life, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, shielding us from deserved punishment, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, lifting us from the misery of sin, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, justifying us through the Person of the Incarnate Word, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, which flowed out from the wounds of Christ, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, gushing forth from the Sacred Heart of Jesus, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, giving us the Blessed Virgin Mary as Mother of Mercy, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, in revealing the mysteries of God, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, in the founding of the Holy Church, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, in instituting the Holy Sacraments, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, first of all in the sacraments of Baptism and Penance, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, in the Holy Eucharist and the sacrament of Holy Orders, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, in calling us to the holy faith, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, in the conversion of sinners, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, in sanctifying the just, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, in perfecting of the pious, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, fount of help for the sick and the suffering, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, sweet relief for anguished hearts, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, only hope of despairing souls, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, accompanying us in every moment of our life, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, anticipating our needs with graces, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, repose of the dying, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, heavenly delight of the saved, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, respite and relief of the souls in Purgatory, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, crown of All Saints, we trust in You. Divine Mercy, inexhaustible source of miracles, we trust in You.
Lamb of God, who revealed the greatest mercy in redeeming the world by dying on the cross, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who mercifully offers Yourself for our sake in every holy Mass, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away our sins with inexhaustible compassion, have mercy on us.
V: The Mercy of God is above all His works. R: Hence, we will praise The Divine Mercy forever and ever.
Let us pray: Eternal God, in whom mercy is endless and the treasury of compassion inexhaustible, look kindly upon us and increase Your mercy in us, that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent, but with great confidence submit ourselves to Your holy will, which is Love and Mercy itself. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, King of mercy, who with You and the Holy Spirit shows us mercy now and forever. Amen.
The Litany to St. Faustina is a litany prayer honouring St. Faustina Kowalska, the Polish mystic and visionary whom Jesus chose as the secretary and apostle of His Divine Mercy. Through each invocation, we recall the many titles that reflect her remarkable spiritual mission — faithful secretary of the Merciful Jesus, hope of the fallen and despairing, advocate of the souls in purgatory — and we ask for her powerful intercession before the throne of God’s boundless mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
God the Father of heave, 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. St. Faustina, living witness of the heavenly Father’s mercy – pray for us. St. Faustina, humble servant of Jesus – Mercy Incarnate St. Faustina, obedient instrument of the Spirit, the Comforter St. Faustina, trustful daughter of the Mother of Mercy St. Faustina, confidante of the Divine Mercy message St. Faustina, faithful secretary of the words of the Merciful Jesus St. Faustina, great apostle of God’s mercy St. Faustina, dispenser of God rich in mercy St. Faustina, gift of God for the whole world St. Faustina, perceiving the goodness of the Creator in every creature St. Faustina, glorifying God in the mystery of the Incarnation St. Faustina, partaker in the Lord’s passion and resurrection St. Faustina, guide on the way of Jesus’ cross St. Faustina, meeting with Jesus in the holy sacraments St. Faustina, united with the Spouse in your soul St. Faustina, enraptured by the mercy of God in Mary’s life St. Faustina, loving the Church – the Mystical Body of Christ St. Faustina, powerful with genuine faith St. Faustina, persevering in unwavering hope St. Faustina, enkindled with ardent love St. Faustina, beautiful with true humility St. Faustina, simple with childlike trust St. Faustina, model of fulfilling God’s will St. Faustina, example of generous service St. Faustina, caring protector of the souls of priests and religious St. Faustina, defender of young people and children against evil St. Faustina, hope of the fallen and the despairing St. Faustina, strength of the sick and the suffering St. Faustina, safeguarding trust in the hearts of the dying St. Faustina, offering yourself for sinners St. Faustina, solicitous for the salvation of all people St. Faustina, advocate of the suffering souls in purgatory St. Faustina, imploring God’s mercy for the whole world.
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: Pray for us, St. Faustina. R: That we may proclaim the message of Mercy to the world with our life and words.
Let us pray:
Merciful God, receive our thanksgiving for the gift of St. Faustina’s life and mission. Grant, we beseech You, that by her intercession we may grow in the attitude of trust in You and mercy toward our neighbour. Through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
The Litany of the Saints is a popular prayer devotion in which saints in Heaven are called upon for prayers and intercessions. The litany, especially, implores mercy, and gives glory and praise to the Lord for His divine Mercy. It dates back to the fifth century and is one of the oldest prayers of the Catholic Church today.
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. Saint Michael, pray for us. Saint Gabriel, pray for us. Saint Raphael, pray for us. All you holy Angels and Archangels, pray for us. All you holy orders of blessed Spirits, pray for us. Saint John the Baptist, pray for us. Saint Joseph, pray for us. All you holy Patriarchs and Prophets, pray for us. Saint Peter, pray for us. Saint Paul, pray for us. Saint Andrew, pray for us. Saint James, pray for us. Saint John, pray for us. Saint Thomas, pray for us. Saint James, pray for us. Saint Philip, pray for us. Saint Bartholomew, pray for us. Saint Matthew, pray for us. Saint Simon, pray for us. Saint Thaddeus, pray for us. Saint Matthias, pray for us. Saint Barnabas, pray for us. Saint Luke, pray for us. Saint Mark, pray for us. All you holy Apostles and Evangelists, pray for us. All you holy Disciples of our Lord, pray for us. All you holy Innocents, pray for us. Saint Stephen, pray for us. Saint Lawrence, pray for us. Saint Vincent, pray for us. Saints Fabian and Sebastian, pray for us. Saints John and Paul, pray for us. Saints Cosmas and Damian, pray for us. Saints Gervase and Protase, pray for us. All you holy Martyrs, pray for us. Saint Sylvester, pray for us. Saint Gregory, pray for us. Saint Ambrose, pray for us. Saint Augustine, pray for us. Saint Jerome, pray for us. Saint Martin, pray for us. Saint Nicholas, pray for us. All you holy Bishops and Confessors, pray for us. All you holy Doctors, pray for us. Saint Anthony, pray for us. Saint Benedict, pray for us. Saint Bernard, pray for us. Saint Dominic, pray for us. Saint Francis, pray for us. All you holy Priests and Levites, pray for us. All you holy Monks and Hermits, pray for us. Saint Mary Magdalen, pray for us. Saint Agatha, pray for us. Saint Lucy, pray for us. Saint Agnes, pray for us. Saint Cecilia, pray for us. Saint Catherine, pray for us. Saint Anastasia, pray for us. All you holy Virgins and Widows, pray for us. All you holy Men and Women, Saints of God, make intercession for us.
Be merciful, spare us, O Lord. Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Lord.
From all evil, O Lord, deliver us. From all sin, O Lord, deliver us. From Your wrath, O Lord, deliver us. From a sudden and unprovided death, O Lord, deliver us. From the snares of the Devil, O Lord, deliver us. From anger, and hatred, and all ill-will, O Lord, deliver us. From the spirit of fornication, O Lord, deliver us. From lightning and tempest, O Lord, deliver us. From the scourge of earthquakes, O Lord, deliver us. From plague, famine, and war, O Lord, deliver us. From everlasting death, O Lord, deliver us. Through the mystery of your holy Incarnation, O Lord, deliver us. Through your Coming, O Lord, deliver us. Through your Nativity, O Lord, deliver us. Through your Baptism and holy Fasting, O Lord, deliver us. Through your Cross and Passion, O Lord, deliver us. Through your Death and Burial, O Lord, deliver us. Through your holy Resurrection, O Lord, deliver us. Through your admirable Ascension, O Lord, deliver us. Through the coming of the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, O Lord, deliver us. On the Day of Judgment, O Lord, deliver us.
We sinners, we beseech You, hear us. That you would spare us, we beseech You, hear us. That you would pardon us, we beseech You, hear us. That you would bring us to true penance, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to govern and preserve your holy Church, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to preserve our Apostolic Prelate, and all orders of the Church in holy religion, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to humble the enemies of the Holy Church, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to give peace and true concord to Christian kings and princes, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to grant peace and unity to all Christian people, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to call back to the unity of the Church all who have strayed from the truth and lead all unbelievers to the light of the Gospel, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to confirm and preserve us in your holy service, we beseech You, hear us. That you would lift up our minds to heavenly desires, we beseech You, hear us. That you would render eternal blessings to all our benefactors, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deliver our souls and the souls of our brethren, relations and benefactors, from eternal damnation, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to give and preserve the fruits of the earth, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to grant eternal rest to all the faithful departed, we beseech You, hear us. That you would deign to graciously hear us, we beseech You, hear us. Son of God, we beseech You, hear 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.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.
Our Father, etc. (inaudibly).
V. And lead us not into temptation. R. But deliver us from evil.
Psalm 69: Deign, O Lord, to rescue me; O Lord, make haste to help me. Let them be put to shame and confounded who seek my life. Let them be turned back in disgrace who desire my ruin. Let them retire in their shame who say to me, “Aha, aha!” But may all who seek you exult and be glad in you, and may those who love your salvation say ever, “God be glorified!” But I am afflicted and poor; O God, hasten to me! You are my help and my deliverer; O Lord, hold not back! Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
V. Save your servants. R. Who trust in you, O my God.
V. Be a tower of strength for us, O Lord, R. Against the attack of the enemy.
V. Let not the enemy prevail against us. R. And let not the son of evil dare to harm us.
V. Lord, deal not with us according to our sins. R. Neither requite us according to our iniquities.
V. Let us pray for our Sovereign Pontiff, Pope N. R. The Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
V. Let us pray for our benefactors. R. Deign, O Lord, for Your name’s sake, to reward with eternal life all those who do us good. Amen.
V. Let us pray for the faithful departed. R. Eternal rest give to them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them.
V. May they rest in peace. R. Amen.
V. For our absent brethren. R. Save your servants, who trust in you, my God.
V. Send them help, O Lord, from your sanctuary. R. And sustain them from Zion.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer. R. And let my cry come to you.
V. The Lord be with you. R. And with your spirit.
Let us pray: O God, whose property is always to have mercy and to spare, receive our petition, that we, and all your servants who are bound by the chains of sin, may, by the compassion of your goodness, be mercifully absolved. Graciously hear, we beg you, O Lord, the prayers of your suppliants, and pardon the sins of those who confess to you, that in your bounty you may grant us both pardon and peace. In your clemency, O Lord, show us your ineffable mercy, that you may both free us from all our sins, and deliver us from the punishments which we deserve for them. God, who by sin, are offended and by penance pacified, mercifully regard the prayers of your suppliant people, and turn away the scourges of your anger, which we deserve for our sins.
Almighty, everlasting God, have mercy upon your servant N., our Sovereign Pontiff, and direct him according to your clemency into the way of everlasting salvation, that by your grace he may desire those things that are pleasing to you, and perform them with all his strength. O God, from whom are holy desires, good counsels, and just works, give to your servants that peace which the world cannot give, that our hearts be set to keep your commandments, and that, being removed from the fear of our enemies, we may pass our time in peace under your protection. Burn our desires and our hearts with the fire of the Holy Spirit, O Lord, that we may serve you with a chaste body, and with a clean heart be pleasing to you.
O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of your servants and handmaids the remission of all their sins, that, through devout prayers, they may obtain the pardon which they always desired. Direct, we beg you, O Lord, our actions by your holy inspirations, and carry them on by your gracious assistance, that every prayer and work of ours may begin always with you, and through you be happily ended. Almighty and everlasting God, you have dominion over the living and the dead, and you are merciful to all who you foreknow will be yours by faith and good works; we humbly beg you that those for whom we intend to pour forth our prayers, whether this present world still detain them in the flesh, or the world to come has already received them out of their bodies, may through the intercession of all your Saints, by the clemency of your goodness, obtain the remission of all their sins. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer. R. And let my cry come to you.
V. May the almighty and merciful Lord graciously hear us. R. Amen.
V. And may the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. R. Amen.
The Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was approved for public use by Pope Leo XIII in 1899. A partial plenary indulgence is granted when prayed reverently.
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.
Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, of Infinite Majesty,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, Sacred Temple of God,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, Tabernacle of the Most High, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, House of God and Gate of Heaven, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, burning furnace of charity,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and love, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, in whom are all treasures of wisdom and knowledge,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, in whom dwells the fullness of divinity,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father was well pleased, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, of whose fullness we have all received,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, patient and most merciful,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke Thee,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offenses, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, obedient to death, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, our peace and our reconciliation, have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, victim for our sins,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who trust in Thee,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in Thee,have mercy on us. Heart of Jesus, delight of all the Saints,have mercy on 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, O Lord.
V. Jesus, meek and humble of heart. R. Make our hearts like to Thine.
Let us pray.
Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Thy most beloved Son and upon the praises and satisfaction which He offers Thee in the name of sinners; and to those who implore Thy mercy, in Thy great goodness, grant forgiveness in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who livest and reignest with Thee forever and ever. Amen.
The Litany of the Precious Bloodis a litany that invokes the power of Jesus’ blood shed on the cross to grant protection, blessing, and deliverance. Reciting the litany is meant to remind us of the redemptive power of Christ’s sacrifice and blood.
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 or God, save us. Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament, save us. Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in 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 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, O Lord.
V. You have redeemed us, O Lord, in Thy 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 us to be appeased by his Blood. Grant, we pray, 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 that same Christ our Lord. Amen.
TheLitany of the Miraculous Infant of Pragueis a prayer invoking Jesus under the title of the Infant of Prague, whose statue is venerated in the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Prague. This litany asks the Infant Jesus to have mercy, protect, and intercede for the faithful, recalling his divine birth, holy childhood, and miraculous powers. Devotion to the Infant of Prague emphasizes the humility and approachability of Christ, and this litany pleads for his aid and blessing in all life’s troubles and trials.
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.
O merciful Infant Jesus, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, true God, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose omnipotence is shown in miracles, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose wisdom searches our hearts and minds, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose kindness is ever ready to send us aid, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose providence leads us to our final end, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose truth enlightens the darkness of our hearts, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose generosity enriches the poor, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose friendship is comfort to the sad of heart, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose mercy forgives the sins of men, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose strength invigorates us, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose power protects us from harm, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose justice deters us from evil, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose power conquers Hell, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose lovely image draws our hearts and minds, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose magnificence embraces the entire world with Thy hand, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose heart inflamed with love enkindles our cold hearts, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose outstretched little hand of mercy fills us with all blessings, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose sweetest and most holy Name rejoices the hearts of the faithful, have mercy on us. O Infant Jesus, Whose glory fills all the world, have mercy on us.
Be merciful, spare us, O Infant Jesus. Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Infant Jesus. From all evil, deliver us, O Infant Jesus. From all sin, deliver us, O Infant Jesus. From all distrust of Thine infinite goodness, deliver us, O Infant Jesus. From all doubts about Thy miraculous power, deliver us, O Infant Jesus. From all lukewarmness in worshipping Thee, deliver us, O Infant Jesus. From all want and need, deliver us, O Infant Jesus. By all the mysteries of Thy Holy Childhood, deliver us, O Infant Jesus.
We poor sinners, pray to Thee, hear us. Through the help of Mary, Thy Virgin Mother, and Joseph, Thy foster-father, we pray Thee, please hear us. That Thou wouldst bring us to true repentance, we pray Thee, please hear us. That Thou wouldst forgive us our sins, we pray Thee, please hear us. That Thou wouldst absolve us from punishment for our sins, we pray Thee, please hear us. That Thou wouldst preserve and increase in us love and devotion to Thy Holy Infancy, we pray Thee, please hear us. That Thou wouldst never withdraw Thy merciful hand from us, we pray Thee, please hear us. That Thou wouldst keep us eternally grateful for the many graces we have received, we pray Thee, please hear us. That Thou wouldst move us more and more to love Thy divine Heart, we pray Thee, please hear us. That Thou wouldst graciously hear all who call upon Thee with confidence, we pray Thee, please hear us. That Thou wouldst preserve peace for our country, we pray Thee, please hear us. That Thou wouldst deliver us from any evil that threatens us, we pray Thee, please hear us. That Thou wouldst repay with eternal life those who are generous toward Thee, we pray Thee, please hear us. That Thou wouldst grant us blessings at the hour of death, we pray Thee, please hear us. That Thou wouldst pronounce a merciful sentence on us at the Judgement, we pray Thee, please hear us. That Thou wouldst remain our comfort through Thy holy image, we pray Thee, please hear us.
Jesus, Son of God and holy Mary, hear us, we pray.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Infant Jesus. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Infant Jesus. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Infant Jesus.
V. Infant Jesus, hear us. R. Infant Jesus, graciously hear us.
Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done, on earth, as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Let us pray. O Miraculous Infant Jesus, prostrate before Thy sacred image, we beseech Thee to look mercifully upon our troubled hearts. Let Thy tender heart, so inclined to pity, be softened at our prayers, and grant us that grace for which we ardently implore Thee. Take from us all affliction and despair, all trials and misfortunes with which we are laden. For Thy sacred Infancy’s sake, hear our prayers and send us consolation and aid, that we may praise Thee, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen.
The Litany of the Holy Spirit is a litany prayer addressed to the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, invoking him under various titles referring to his attributes and works on behalf of humankind; it asks the Spirit to have mercy, grace, and aid us in living a holy life and attaining salvation.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us.
Father all-powerful, have mercy on us. Jesus, Eternal Son of the Father, Redeemer of the world, save us. Spirit of the Father and the Son, boundless life of both, sanctify us. Holy Trinity, hear us.
Holy Spirit, Who proceedest from the Father and the Son, enter our hearts. Holy Spirit, Who art equal to the Father and the Son, enter our hearts.
Promise of God the Father, have mercy on us. Ray of heavenly light, have mercy on us. Author of all good, have mercy on us. Source of heavenly water, have mercy on us. Consuming fire, have mercy on us. Ardent charity, have mercy on us. Spiritual unction, have mercy on us. Spirit of love and truth, have mercy on us. Spirit of wisdom and understanding, have mercy on us. Spirit of counsel and fortitude, have mercy on us. Spirit of knowledge and piety, have mercy on us. Spirit of the fear of the Lord, have mercy on us. Spirit of grace and prayer, have mercy on us. Spirit of peace and meekness, have mercy on us. Spirit of modesty and innocence, have mercy on us. Holy Spirit, the Comforter, have mercy on us. Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier, have mercy on us. Holy Spirit, Who governest the Church, have mercy on us. Gift of God, the Most High, have mercy on us. Spirit Who fillest the universe, have mercy on us. Spirit of the adoption of the children of God, have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, inspire us with horror of sin. Holy Spirit, come and renew the face of the earth. Holy Spirit, shed Thy light in our souls. Holy Spirit, engrave Thy law in our hearts. Holy Spirit, inflame us with the flame of Thy love. Holy Spirit, open to us the treasures of Thy graces. Holy Spirit, teach us to pray well. Holy Spirit, enlighten us with Thy heavenly inspirations. Holy Spirit, lead us in the way of salvation. Holy Spirit, grant us the only necessary knowledge. Holy Spirit, inspire in us the practice of good. Holy Spirit, grant us the merits of all virtues. Holy Spirit, make us persevere in justice. Holy Spirit, be Thou our everlasting reward.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, send us Thy Holy Spirit. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, pour down into our souls the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, grant us the Spirit of wisdom and piety.
V. Come, Holy Spirit! Fill the hearts of Thy faithful, R. And enkindle in them the fire of Thy love.
Let us pray. Grant, O merciful Father, that Thy Divine Spirit may enlighten, inflame and purify us, that He may penetrate us with His heavenly dew and make us fruitful in good works, through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who with Thee, in the unity of the same Spirit, liveth and reigneth, one God, forever and ever. R. Amen.
