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Litanies

Traditional litanies of the Catholic Church

1. Litany of St. Joseph

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. — Lord, have mercy on us.
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.

Holy Mary, — pray for us.
St. Joseph, — pray for us.
Renowned offspring of David, — pray for us.
Light of Patriarchs, — pray for us.
Spouse of the Mother of God, — pray for us.
Chaste guardian of the Virgin, — pray for us.
Foster-father of the Son of God, — pray for us.
Diligent protector of Christ, — pray for us.
Head of the Holy Family, — pray for us.
Joseph most just, — pray for us.
Joseph most chaste, — pray for us.
Joseph most prudent, — pray for us.
Joseph most strong, — pray for us.
Joseph most obedient, — pray for us.
Joseph most faithful, — pray for us.
Mirror of patience, — pray for us.
Lover of poverty, — pray for us.
Model of artisans, — pray for us.
Glory of home life, — pray for us.
Guardian of virgins, — pray for us.
Pillar of families, — pray for us.
Solace of the afflicted, — pray for us.
Hope of the sick, — pray for us.
Patron of the dying, — pray for us.
Terror of demons, — pray for us.
Protector of Holy Church, — pray for us.

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, — spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, — graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, — have mercy on us.

V. He made him the lord of His household.
R. And prince over all His possessions.

Let us pray: O God, who in Thine ineffable providence wast pleased to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Thy most holy Mother, grant, we beseech Thee, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our protector. Thou who livest and reignest forever and ever. Amen.

2. Litany of All Saints

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. — Lord, have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Mother of God, — pray for us.
St. Michael, — pray for us.
St. Gabriel, — pray for us.
St. Raphael, — pray for us.
Holy Angels of God, — pray for us.

St. Abraham, — pray for us.
St. Moses, — pray for us.
St. Elijah, — pray for us.
St. John the Baptist, — pray for us.
St. Joseph, — pray for us.

Holy Patriarchs and Prophets, — pray for us.

St. Peter, — pray for us.
St. Paul, — pray for us.
St. Andrew, — pray for us.
St. John, — pray for us.
St. James, — pray for us.
St. Thomas, — pray for us.
Holy Apostles and Disciples of the Lord, — pray for us.

St. Stephen, — pray for us.
St. Lawrence, — pray for us.
St. Sebastian, — pray for us.
Sts. Cosmas and Damian, — pray for us.
St. Agnes, — pray for us.
St. Cecilia, — pray for us.
St. Anastasia, — pray for us.
Holy Martyrs of God, — pray for us.

St. Augustine, — pray for us.
St. Athanasius, — pray for us.
St. Basil, — pray for us.
St. Gregory, — pray for us.
St. Jerome, — pray for us.
St. Thomas Aquinas, — pray for us.
Holy Doctors of the Church, — pray for us.

St. Anthony, — pray for us.
St. Benedict, — pray for us.
St. Dominic, — pray for us.
St. Francis, — pray for us.
St. Catherine of Siena, — pray for us.
St. Teresa of Jesus, — pray for us.
All holy men and women of God, — pray for us.

Be merciful to us, — deliver us, O Lord.
From all evil, — deliver us, O Lord.
From every sin, — deliver us, O Lord.
From everlasting death, — deliver us, O Lord.
By Thy birth, — deliver us, O Lord.
By Thy death and resurrection, — deliver us, O Lord.
By the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, — deliver us, O Lord.

Christ, Son of the living God, — have mercy on us.
Who came into the world to save sinners, — have mercy on us.
Who ascended to the right hand of the Father, — have mercy on us.
Who will come to judge the living and the dead, — have mercy on us.

Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, — have mercy on us.

Let us pray: O God, grant us, through the intercession of all the Saints, that fullness of mercy which we hope from Thee. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

3. Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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. — Lord, have mercy on us.
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.

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 the 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 unto 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 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 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. Jesus, meek and humble of Heart.
R. Make our hearts like unto Thine.

Let us pray: Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Thy dearly beloved Son and upon the praise and satisfaction He offers Thee in the name of sinners. Appeased by Thy divine mercy, forgive us who implore Thy pardon, in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit. Amen.