Litanies are prayers to our Lord, his Blessed Mother, and the saints consisting of petitions and responses. Although traditionally used in church services, they can also be prayed in private devotions and may be sung.
The word “litany” itself comes from the Greek word “lite,” meaning “prayer” or “supplication.” In public worship, one person recites the first part of the prayer, followed by a response from the congregation (such as “pray for us”).
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 of … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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.St. Joseph, pray for us.Renowned offspring … Read more
Lord have mercy on us.Christ, have mercy on us.Lord, have mercy on us. Holy Mary, pray for them.All you holy Angels and Archangels, pray for them.All you choirs of the just, pray for them.Holy Abel, pray for them.Holy Abraham, pray for them.St. John the Baptist, pray for them.St. Joseph, pray for them.All ye patriarchs and prophets, pray for them.St. Peter, pray for them.St. Paul, pray … Read more
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 … Read more
Lord, have mercy on us, Lord, have mercy on us.Christ, have mercy on us, Christ, have mercy on us.Lord, have mercy on us. God, our Heavenly Father, Who has made firm for all ages your Son’s Throne, Have mercy on us.God the Son, Jesus, our Victim-High Priest, True Prophet, and Sovereign King, Have mercy on … Read more
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 … Read more
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 the souls of the faithful departed. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, Have mercy on the souls of the faithful departed. God the Holy … Read more
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, … Read more
