Christian Prayer Index

Litanies

Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Blessed be God. Blessed be his holy name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. Blessed be the name of Jesus. Blessed be his most Sacred Heart. Blessed be his most Precious Blood. Blessed be Jesus in the most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception. Blessed be her glorious Assumption. Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in his angels and in his saints.

Dialogued Prayer on the Beatitudes

Lord Jesus, you said, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." Keep us from being preocuppied with money and worldly goods, and with trying to increase them at the expense of justice. Lord Jesus, you said, "Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth." Help us not to be ruthless with one another, and to eliminate the discord and violence that exists in the world around us. Lord Jesus, you said, "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." Let us not be impatient under our own burdens and unconcerned about the burdens of others. Lord Jesus, you said, "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be filled." Make us thirst for you, the fountain of all holiness, and actively spread your influence in our private lives and in society. Lord Jesus, you said, "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy." Grant that we may be quick to forgive and slow to condemn. Lord Jesus, you said, "Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God." Free us from our senses and our evil desires, and fix our eyes on you. Lord Jesus, you said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God." Aid us to make peace in our families, in our country, and in the world. Lord Jesus, you said, "Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of justice, for the kingdom of heaven in theirs." Make us willing to suffer for the sake of right rather than to practice injustice; and do not let us discriminate against our neighbors and oppress and persecute them.

Litany for Priests

Jesus, meek and humble of heart, give all priests Thy spirit of humility; Jesus, poor and worn out for souls, give all priests Thy spirit of zeal; Jesus, full of patience and mercy for sinners, give all priests Thy spirit of compassion; Jesus, victim for the sins of the world, give all priests Thy spirit of sacrifice; Jesus, lover of the little and the poor, give all priests Thy spirit of charity. Mary, Queen of the Clergy, pray for us; and obtain for us numerous and holy priests and religious. Amen.

Litany of Mary of Nazareth

Glory to you, God our Creator... Breathe into us new life, new meaning. Glory to you, God our Savior... Lead us into the way of peace and justice. Glory to you, healing Spirit... Transform us to empower others. Mary, wellspring of peace... Be our guide. Model of strength... Be our guide. Model of gentleness... Be our guide. Model of trust... Be our guide. Model of patience... Be our guide. Model of courage... Be our guide. Model of risk... Be our guide. Model of openness... Be our guide. Model of perseverance... Be our guide. Oppressed woman... Lead us to life. Liberator of the oppressed... Lead us to life. Marginalized woman... Lead us to life. Comforter of the afflicted... Lead us to life. Cause of our joy... Lead us to life. Sign of contradiction... Lead us to life. Breaker of bondage... Lead us to life. Political refugee... Lead us to life. Mother of the liberator... Pray for us. Mother of the homeless... Pray for us. Mother of the dying... Pray for us. Mother of the nonviolent... Pray for us. Widowed mother... Pray for us. Unwed mother... Pray for us. Mother of a political prisoner... Pray for us. Mother of the condemned... Pray for us. Mother of the executed criminal... Pray for us. Woman of mercy... Empower us. Woman of faith... Empower us. Woman of contemplation... Empower us. Woman of vision... Empower us. Woman of wisdom and understanding... Empower us. Woman of grace and truth... Empower us. Woman, pregnant with hope... Empower us. Woman, centered in God... Empower us. Seeker of sanctuary... Empower us. First disciple... Empower us. Sharer in Christ's ministry... Empower us. Participant in Christ's passion... Empower us. Seeker of God's will... Empower us. Witness of Christ's resurrection... Empower us. Mary, Queen of Peace, we entrust our lives to you. Shelter us from war, hatred and oppression. Teach us to live in peace, to educate ourselves for peace. Inspire us to act justly, to reverence all God has made. Root peace firmly in our hearts and in our world. 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 Our Lady of Seven Sorrows

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 Mary, Mother of God, pray for us. Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us. Mother of the Crucified, pray for us. Sorrowful Mother, pray for us. Mournful Mother, pray for us. Sighing Mother, pray for us. Afflicted Mother, pray for us. Foresaken Mother, pray for us. Desolate Mother, pray for us. Mother most sad, pray for us. Mother set around with anguish, pray for us. Mother overwhelmed by grief, pray for us. Mother transfixed by a sword, pray for us. Mother crucified in thy heart, pray for us. Mother bereaved of thy Son, pray for us. Sighing Dove, pray for us. Mother of Dolors, pray for us. Fount of tears, pray for us. Sea of bitterness, pray for us. Field of tribulation, pray for us. Mass of suffering, pray for us. Mirror of patience, pray for us. Rock of constancy, pray for us. Remedy in perplexity, pray for us. Joy of the afflicted, pray for us. Ark of the desolate, pray for us. Refuge of the abandoned, pray for us. Shield of the oppressed, pray for us. Conqueror of the incredulous, pray for us. Solace of the wretched, pray for us. Medicine of the sick, pray for us. Help of the faint, pray for us. Strength of the weak, pray for us. Protectress of those who fight, pray for us. Haven of the shipwrecked, pray for us. Calmer of tempests, pray for us. Companion of the sorrowful, pray for us. Retreat of those who groan, pray for us. Terror of the treacherous, pray for us. Standard-bearer of the Martyrs, pray for us. Treasure of the Faithful, pray for us. Light of Confessors, pray for us. Pearl of Virgins, pray for us. Comfort of Widows, pray for us. Joy of all Saints, pray for us. Queen of thy Servants, pray for us. Holy Mary, who alone art unexampled, pray for us. Pray for us, most Sorrowful Virgin, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. O God, in whose Passion, according to the prophecy of Simeon, a sword of grief pierced through the most sweet soul of Thy glorious Blessed Virgin Mother Mary: grant that we, who celebrate the memory of her Seven Sorrows, may obtain the happy effect of Thy Passion, Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.

Litany of Saint Anthony of Padua

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, Saint Anthony of Padua, Saint Anthony, glory of the Friars Minor, Saint Anthony, ark of the testament, Saint Anthony, sanctuary of heavenly wisdom, Saint Anthony, destroyer of worldly vanity, Saint Anthony, conqueror of impurity, Saint Anthony, example of humility, Saint Anthony, lover of the Cross, Saint Anthony, martyr of desire, Saint Anthony, generator of charity, Saint Anthony, zealous for justice, Saint Anthony, terror of infidels, Saint Anthony, model of perfection, Saint Anthony, consoler of the afflicted, Saint Anthony, restorer of lost things, Saint Anthony, defender of innocence, Saint Anthony, liberator of prisoners, Saint Anthony, guide of pilgrims, Saint Anthony, restorer of health. Saint Anthony, performer of miracles, Saint Anthony, restorer of speech to the mute, Saint Anthony, restorer of hearing to the deaf, Saint Anthony, restorer of sight to the blind, Saint Anthony, disperser of devils, Saint Anthony, reviver of the dead. Saint Anthony, tamer of tyrants, From the snares of the devil, Saint Anthony deliver us. From thunder, lightning and storms, Saint Anthony deliver us. From all evil of body and soul, Saint Anthony deliver us. Through your intercession, Saint Anthony protect us. Throughout the course of life, Saint Anthony protect 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. Saint Anthony, pray for us. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. O my God, may the pious commemoration of Saint Anthony, your Confessor and Proctor, give joy to your Church, that she may ever be strengthened with your spiritual assistance and merit to attain everlasting joy. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Litany of Saint Raphael

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 Angels, pray for us. Saint Raphael, pray for us. Saint Raphael, filled with the mercy of God, etc. Saint Raphael, perfect adorer of the Divine Word, Saint Raphael, terror of demons, Saint Raphael, exterminator of vices, Saint Raphael, health of the sick, Saint Raphael, our refuge in all our trials, Saint Raphael, guide of travelers, Saint Raphael, consoler of prisoners, Saint Raphael, joy of the sorrowful, Saint Raphael, filled with zeal for the salvation of souls, Saint Raphael, whose name means God heals, Saint Raphael, lover of chastity, Saint Raphael, scourge of demons, Saint Raphael, in pestilence, famine and war, Saint Raphael, angel of peace and prosperity, Saint Raphael, endowed with the grace of healing, Saint Raphael, sure guide in the paths of virtue and sanctification, Saint Raphael, help of all those who implore your assistance, Saint Raphael, who was the guide and consolation of Tobias on his journey, Saint Raphael, whom the Scriptures praise: Raphael, the holy angel of the Lord, was sent to cure, Saint Raphael, our advocate, 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. Pray for us, Saint Raphael, to the Lord Our God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ Lord, Jesus Christ, by the prayer of the Archangel Raphael, grant us the grace to avoid all sin and to persevere in every good work until we reach our heavenly destination, You Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.

Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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. 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 renowned, 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 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. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we Thy Servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and unjoy enternal happiness. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Litany of the Cross

The cross is the hope of Christians the cross is the resurrection of the dead the cross is the way of the lost the cross is the savior of the lost the cross is the staff of the lame the cross is the guide of the blind the cross is the strength of the weak the cross is the doctor of the sick the cross is the aim of the priests the cross is the hope of the hopeless the cross is the freedom of the slaves the cross is the power of the kings the cross is the water of the seeds the cross is the consolation of the bondsmen the cross is the source of those who seek water the cross is the cloth of the naked. We thank you, Father, for the cross.

Litany of the Holy Spirit

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, 0 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 forever and ever. R. Amen

Litany of the Love of God

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. Thou Who art Infinite Love, Have mercy on us. Thou Who didst first love me, Have mercy on us. Thou Who commandest me to love Thee, Have mercy on us. With all my heart, I Love Thee, O My God With all my soul, I Love Thee, O My God With all my mind, I Love Thee, O My God With all my strength, I Love Thee, O My God Above all possessions and honors, I Love Thee, O My God Above all pleasures and enjoyments, I Love Thee, O My God More than myself, and everything belonging to me, I Love Thee, O My God More than all my relatives and friends, I Love Thee, O My God More than all men and angels, I Love Thee, O My God Above all created things in heaven or on earth, I Love Thee, O My God Only for Thyself, I Love Thee, O My God Because Thou art the sovereign Good, I Love Thee, O My God Because Thou art infinitely worthy of being loved, I Love Thee, O My God Because Thou art infinitely perfect, I Love Thee, O My God Even hadst Thou not promised me heaven, I Love Thee, O My God Even hadst Thou not menaced me with hell, I Love Thee, O My God Even shouldst Thou try me by want and misfortune, I Love Thee, O My God In wealth and in poverty, I Love Thee, O My God In prosperity and in adversity, I Love Thee, O My God In health and in sickness, I Love Thee, O My God In life and in death, I Love Thee, O My God In time and in eternity, I Love Thee, O My God In union with that love wherewith all the saints and all the angels love Thee in heaven, I Love Thee, O My God In union with that love wherewith the Blessed Virgin Mary loveth Thee, I Love Thee, O My God In union with that infinite love wherewith Thou lovest Thyself eternally, I Love Thee, O My God My God, Who dost possess in incomprehensible abundance all that is perfect and worthy of love, annihilate in me all guilty, sensual, and undue love for creatures. Kindle in my heart the pure fire of Thy love, so that I may love nothing but Thee or in Thee, until being so entirely consumed by holy love of Thee, I may go to love Thee eternally with the elect in heaven, the country of pure love. Amen.

Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ

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, 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 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, O Lord. V. Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, in Thy Blood. R. And made us, for our God, a kingdom. Almighty and eternal God, Thou hast appointed Thine only-begotten Son the Redeemer of the world and willed to be appeased by his blood. Grant, we beg of Thee, 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. Amen. This Litany in honor of Jesus in His Most Precious Blood was drawn up by the Sacred Congregation of Rites and promulgated by Pope John XXIII on February 24, 1960. The devotion to Jesus in His most Precious Blood was first popularized by Saint Gaspar del Bufalo (1786-1837, feast Dec. 28) who founded the Missioners of the Most Precious Blood. A partial Indulgence is granted to the faithful who recite this litany.

Litany of the Passion

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. Jesus, the eternal Wisdom, Have mercy on us. Jesus, conversing with men, Have mercy on us. Jesus, hated by the world, Have mercy on us. Jesus, sold for thirty pieces of silver, Have mercy on us. Jesus, prostrate in prayer, Have mercy on us. Jesus, strengthened by an angel, Have mercy on us. Jesus, agonizing in a bloody sweat, Have mercy on us. Jesus, betrayed by Judas with a kiss, Have mercy on us. Jesus, bound by the soldiers, Have mercy on us. Jesus, forsaken by your disciples, Have mercy on us. Jesus, before Annas and Caiaphas, Have mercy on us. Jesus, struck by a servant on the face, Have mercy on us. Jesus, accused by false witnesses, Have mercy on us. Jesus, declared worthy of death, Have mercy on us. Jesus, spit upon in the face, Have mercy on us. Jesus, blindfolded, Have mercy on us. Jesus, smitten on the cheek, Have mercy on us. Jesus, thrice denied by Peter, Have mercy on us. Jesus, delivered up to Pilate, Have mercy on us. Jesus, despised and mocked by Herod, Have mercy on us. Jesus, clothed in a white garment, Have mercy on us. Jesus, rejected for Barabbas, Have mercy on us. Jesus, torn by sources, Have mercy on us. Jesus, bruised for our sins, Have mercy on us. Jesus, regarded as a leper, Have mercy on us. Jesus, covered with a purple robe, Have mercy on us. Jesus, crowned with thorns, Have mercy on us. Jesus, struck with a reed, Have mercy on us. Jesus, demanded for crucifixion, Have mercy on us. Jesus, condemned to death, Have mercy on us. Jesus, given up to your enemies, Have mercy on us. Jesus, laden with the Cross, Have mercy on us. Jesus, led as a lamb to the slaughter, Have mercy on us. Jesus, stripped of your garmenets, Have mercy on us. Jesus, fastened with nails to the Cross, Have mercy on us. Jesus, wounded for our iniquities, Have mercy on us. Jesus, praying for your murderers, Have mercy on us. Jesus, reputed with the wicked, Have mercy on us. Jesus, blasphemed on the Cross, Have mercy on us. Jesus, reviled by the malefactor, Have mercy on us. Jesus, giving Paradise to the thief, Have mercy on us. Jesus, commending Saint John to your Mother as her son, Have mercy on us. Jesus, forsaken by your Father, Have mercy on us. Jesus, given fall and vinegar to drink, Have mercy on us. Jesus, testifying that all things written concerning you were accomplished, Have mercy on us. Jesus, commending your spirit into the hands of your Father, Have mercy on us. Jesus, obedient even unto death, Have mercy on us. Jesus, pierced with a lance, Have mercy on us. Jesus, made a propiation for us, Have mercy on us. Jesus, taken down from the Cross, Have mercy on us. Jesus, laid in a sepulcher, Have mercy on us. Jesus, rising gloriously from the dead, Have mercy on us. Jesus, ascending into heaven, Have mercy on us. Jesus, our Advocate with the Father, Have mercy on us. Jesus, sending down the Holy Spirit, Have mercy on us. Jesus, exalting your Mother, Have mercy on us. Jesus, who shall come to judge the living and the dead, Have mercy on us. Be merciful, spare us, O Lord. Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Lord. From all evil, deliver us, O Jesus. From all sin, deliver us, O Jesus. From anger, hatred, and every evil will, deliver us, O Jesus. From war, famine, and pestilence, deliver us, O Jesus. From all dangers of mind and body, deliver us, O Jesus. From everlasting death, deliver us, O Jesus. Through your most pure conception, deliver us, O Jesus. Through your miraculous nativity, deliver us, O Jesus. Through your humble circumcision, deliver us, O Jesus. Through your baptism and fasting, deliver us, O Jesus. Through your labors and watchings, deliver us, O Jesus. Through your cruel scourging and crowning, deliver us, O Jesus. Through your thirst, and tears, and nakedness, deliver us, O Jesus. Through your precious death and Cross, deliver us, O Jesus. Through your glorious resurrection and ascension, deliver us, O Jesus. Through your sending forth the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, deliver us, O Jesus. On the day of judgment, 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 pour into our hearts the grace of the Holy Spirit, we beseech you, hear us. That you would defend and propagate your Church, we beseech you, hear us. That you would preserve and increase all societies assembled in your holy Name, we beseech you, hear us. That you would bestow upon us true peace, humility, and charity, we beseech you, hear us. That you would give us perseverance in grace and in your holy s

Litany to Old Testament Saints

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. God of Abraham, Have mercy on us. God of Bethel (El Bethel), Have mercy on us. Mighty One of Jacob, Have mercy on us. God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, Have mercy on us. God Almighty (El Shaddai), Have mercy on us. God the Most High (El-Elyon), Have mercy on us. Yahweh, Have mercy on us. Archangel Michael, Pray for us. Archangel Gabriel, Pray for us. Archangel Raphael, Pray for us. All you holy angels and archangels, Pray for us. Noah, Pray for us. All you holy people before the flood, Pray for us. Abraham, Pray for us. Isaac, Pray for us. Jacob, Pray for us. Joseph, Pray for us. All you holy patriarchs, Pray for us. Aaron, Pray for us. All you holy priests, Pray for us. Moses, Pray for us. Joshua, Pray for us. All you holy leaders, Pray for us. David, Pray for us. All you holy kings, Pray for us. Job, Pray for us. Tobit, Pray for us. All you holy men, Pray for us. Sarah, Pray for us. Rebecca, Pray for us. Rachel, Pray for us. Miriam, Pray for us. Deborah, Pray for us. Ruth, Pray for us. Hannah, Pray for us. Judith, Pray for us. Esther, Pray for us. All you holy women, Pray for us. Samuel, Pray for us. Jeremiah, Pray for us. Ezekiel, Pray for us. Daniel, Pray for us. Malachias, Pray for us. Elijah, Pray for us. Elisha, Pray for us. Isaias, Pray for us. All you holy prophets, Pray for us. Abel, Pray for us. Eleazar, Pray for us. Ananias, Pray for us. Azarias, Pray for us. Misael, Pray for us. All you holy martyrs and heroic witnesses, Pray for us. All you holy men and women, Old Testament 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 breaking Your Commandments, O Lord, deliver us. From falling away from the Faith, O Lord, deliver us. From doubting Your Word, O Lord, deliver us. From denying Your Name, O Lord, deliver us. From fear of proclaiming Your Name, O Lord, deliver us. From lack of sincere repentance, O Lord, deliver us. From losing hope, O Lord, deliver us. From fear of fraternal correction, O Lord, deliver us. From doubt of Your Power, O Lord, deliver us. From all false desires, O Lord, deliver us. From lack of zeal in Your service, O Lord, deliver us. We sinners, We implore You, hear us. That we continue to walk by faith, We implore You, hear us. That we witness to You regardless of human respect, We implore You, hear us. That we grow in love for Your Holy Word, We implore You, hear us. That we appreciate the blessing of having children, We implore You, hear us. That we overcome evil by the power of good, We implore You, hear us. That we who have more respond more, We implore You, hear us. That the Jewish nation will recognize You, We implore You, hear us. That all non-Christians will come to the Light, We implore You, hear us. That You would give eternal rest to the faithful departed, We implore You, hear us. That You would grant my special intention, We implore 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. Amen.

Litany to Saint Philomena

Lord have mercy on us. Christ have mercy on us. Lord have mercy on 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 Virgins, Saint Philomena, pray for us. Saint Philomena, filled with the most abundant graces from your very birth, pray for us. Saint Philomena, faithful imitator of Mary, pray for us. Saint Philomena, model of Virgins, pray for us. Saint Philomena, temple of the most perfect humility, pray for us. Saint Philomena, inflamed with zeal for the Glory of God, pray for us. Saint Philomena, victim of the love of Jesus, pray for us. Saint Philomena, example of strength and perseverance, pray for us. Saint Philomena, invincible champion of chastity, pray for us. Saint Philomena, mirror of the most heroic virtues, pray for us. Saint Philomena, firm and intrepid in the face of torments, pray for us. Saint Philomena, scourged like your Divine Spouse, pray for us. Saint Philomena, pierced by a shower of arrows, pray fro us. Saint Philomena, consoled by the Mother of God when in chains, pray for us. Saint Philomena, cured miraculously in prison, pray for us. Saint Philomena, comforted by angels in your torments, pray for us. Saint Philomena, who preferred torments and death to the splendors of a throne, pray for us. Saint Philomena, who converted the witnesses of your martyrdom, pray for us. Saint Philomena, who wore out the fury of your executioners, pray for us. Saint Philomena, protectress of the innocent, pray for us. Saint Philomena, patron of youth, pray for us. Saint Philomena, refuge of the unfortunate, pray for us. Saint Philomena, health of the sick and the weak, pray for us. Saint Philomena, new light of the church militant, pray for us. Saint Philomena, who confounds the impiety of the world, pray for us. Saint Philomena, who stimulates the faith and courage of the faithful, pray for us. Saint Philomena, whose name is glorified in Heaven and feared in Hell, pray for us. Saint Philomena, made illustrious by the most striking miracles, pray for us. Saint Philomena, all powerful with God, pray for us. Saint Philomena, who reigns in glory, 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, Great Saint Philomena, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of ChriSaint Let us pray We implore Thee, O Lord, by the intercession of Saint Philomena, Virgin and Martyr, who was ever most pleasing to Thy eyes by reason of her eminent purity and the practice of all the virtues, pardon us our sins and grant us all the graces we need (and name any special grace you may require). Amen. Composed by Saint John Vianney

Petition in Honor of the Precious Blood

Precious Blood of Jesus, shed in the circumcision, make me pure of mind, heart and body. Precious Blood, oozing from every pore of Jesus in the Agony, enable me to love God's holy will above all. Precious Blood, flowing from the scourging at the pillar, inspire me with a sorrow for my sins, and a tolerance for suffering. Precious Blood, falling in profusion from the crown of thorns, grant me a ready acceptance of humiliations. Precious Blood, shed profusely in the crucifixion of our Lord, make me die entirely to self-love. Precious Blood, shed to the very last drop by the opening of Christ's Sacred Heart, give me that generous love which sacrifices all for God. Precious Blood, sacred price of my redemption, apply to me your infinite merits. Precious Blood, I adore you from the depths of my heart; I invoke you ardently, for you are my salvation, and by you I hope to obtain the joys of heaven. Amen.

Pious Invocations

My God I love Thee. Amen. Jesus, Mary, I love you. Save souls. Amen. Most Sacred Heart of Jesus may the whole world burn with love for You! Amen. Lord Jesus Christ, have mercy on me. Amen. Sacred Heart of Jesus I trust in you. Amen. Eucharistic Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us. Amen. Sacred Heart of Jesus, your kingdom come. Amen. Divine heart of Jesus, convert sinners, save the dying, deliver the holy souls in purgatory. Amen. Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like unto yours. Amen. Sacred Heart of Jesus, I believe in your love for me. Amen. Glory, love, and thanksgiving be to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Amen. Oh Mary, queen of the clergy, pray for us; obtain for us a number of holy priests. Amen. May the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. Amen. May the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Rite of Eucharistic Devotion: Reposition

Blest be God. Blest be his holy name. Blest be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. Blest be his most precious blood. Blest be Jesus in th emost holy sacrament of the altar. Blest be the Holy Spirit, the Consoler. Blest be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. Blest be her holy and immaculate conception. Blest be her glorious assumption. Blest be the name of Mary, virgin and mother. Blest be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blest be God in his angels and in his saints.

Salutations to the Hearts of Jesus and Mary

Hail, Heart most holy. Hail, Heart most gentle. Hail, Heart most humble. Hail, Heart most pure. Hail, Heart most wise. Hail, Heart most patient. Hail, Heart most merciful. Hail, most loving Heart of Jesus and Mary. We revere Thee. We glorify Thee. We give Thee thanks. We love Thee. We offer Thee our heart. Receive it and possess it wholly. Purify it. Enlighten it. Sanctify it. That Thou may live and reign in it now, always and forever and ever. Amen

The Beatitudes

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are the meek, for they shall possess the earth. Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Blessed are they who suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men reproach you, and persecute you, and speaking falsely, say all manner of evil against you, for My sake.

The Divine Praises

Blessed be God. Blessed be His Holy Name. Blessed be Jesus Christ, true God and true man. Blessed be the name of Jesus. Blessed be His Most Sacred Heart. Blessed be Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar. Blessed be the Holy Spirit, the paraclete. Blessed be the great Mother of God, Mary most holy. Blessed be her holy and Immaculate Conception. Blessed be her glorious Assumption. Blessed be the name of Mary, Virgin and Mother. Blessed be Saint Joseph, her most chaste spouse. Blessed be God in His angels and in His Saints. May the heart of Jesus, in the Most Blessed Sacrament, be praised, adored, and loved with grateful affection, at every moment, in all the tabernacles of the world, even to the end of time. Amen.

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Psalm for the Sick

O Lord, in your anger punish me not; in your wrath chastise me not. For your arrows have sunk deep in me; your hand has come down upon me. There is no health in my flesh because of your indignation; there is no wholeness in my bones because of my sin. For my iniquities have overwhelmed me; they are like a heavy burden, beyond my strength. Noisome and festering are my sores, because of my folly. I am stooped and bowed down profoundly; all the day I go in mourning. For my loins are filled with burning pains; there is no health in my flesh. I am numbed and severely crushed; I roar with anguish of heart. O Lord, all my desire is before you; from you my groaning is not hid. My heart throbs, my strength forsakes me; the very light of my eyes has failed me. For I am very near to falling; and my grief is with me always. Indeed, I acknowledge my guilt; I grieve over my sins. Forsake me not, O Lord,; my God be not far from me! Make haste to help me, O Lord, my salvation. Let me know, O Lord, my end and what is the number of my days, that I may learn how frail I am. A short span you have made my days, and my life is as nought before you; only a breath is any human existence. Hear my prayer, O Lord, to my cry give ear; to my weeping be not deaf! For I am but a wayfarer before you, a pilgrim like all my fathers. Turn you gaze from me that I may find respite, ere I depart and be no more. Taken from Psalms 37 and 38

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