Community Litanies

These litanies hold a special place in our life as Sisters of Our Lady of Sorrows. We pray the litany of Our Lady of Sorrows “Patroness” of our Congregation on Saturdays after praying the rosary of the Sorrowful Mother. Our Foundress, Blessed Elisabetta Renzi had a special devotion to Saint Joseph and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. As a result, we honor through prayer and devotion,  Saint Joseph and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  In addition, the community also prays the litanies of the Holy Spirit and the Most Precious Blood of Jesus.

Litany of Our Lady of Sorrows

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord have mercy. Christ hear us.
Christ graciously her 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. (repeat after each line)
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgins of Virgins,
Mother whose heart was crucified,
Mother of sorrows,
Mother of tears,
Mother bereft of all comfort,
Mother alone and afflicted,
Mother deprived of her Son,
Mother pierced with a sword,
Mother immersed in grief,
Mother overwhelmed by pain,
Mother on the cross in spirit .
Mother full of sadness,
Mother full of affliction,

Fount of tears,
Mirror of patience,
Rock of constancy,
Anchor of confidence,
Refuge of the oppressed,
Victory over unbelievers,
Comfort of those in misery,
Medicine of the sick,
Strength of the Shipwrecked,
Rainbow of peace,
Protection of the dying,
Terror of demons,
Treasure of the faithful,
Eye of prophets,
Support of apostles,
Crown of martyrs,
Light of true Christians,
Pearl of Virgins,
Comfort of widows,
Joy of all the Saints,

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.

Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray, O Lord Jesus Christ, may the blessed Virgin Mary, Your Mother, whose soul was pierced by the sword of sorrow at your passion, implore your mercy for us now and at the hour of our death. You who live and reign forever and ever. Amen.

Litany of St. Joseph

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ hear us.
Christ graciously her 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 of us. (repeat after each line)
St. Joseph,
Renowned offspring of David,
Light of patriarchs,
Spouse of the Mother of God,
Chaste guardian of the virgin,
Foster father of the Son of God,
Diligent protector of Christ,
Head of the Holy family,
Joseph most just,
Joseph most chaste,
Joseph most prudent,
Joseph most strong,
Joseph most obedient,
Joseph most faithful,
Mirror of patience,
Lover of poverty,
Model of artisans,
Glory of home life,
Guardian of virgins,
Pillar of families,
Solace of the wretched,
Hope of the sick,
Patron of the dying,
Terror of demons,

Protector of the Church,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.

He made himself the lord of his household,
And prince over all his possessions.

Let us pray, O God, in your ineffable providence, you were pleased to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of your most holy Mother; grant, we beg you, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven, whom on earth we venerate as our Protector; you who live and reign forever and ever. Amen.

Prayer to Saint Joseph

To you, O blessed Joseph, we come in our tribulations, and having implored the help of your most holy spouse, we also confidently invoke your patronage. Through that charity which bound you to the immaculate Virgin Mother of God, and through the paternal love with which you embraced the Child Jesus, we humbly beg you graciously to watch over those whom Jesus Christ has purchased by his blood, and with your power and strength to aid us in our necessities. Watchful guardian of the Holy family, defend the chosen children of Jesus Christ. Loving father, ward off from us every contagion of error and corrupting influence. Mighty protector, be propitious to us and assist us from heaven in our struggle with the power of darkness. As once you rescued the Child Jesus from deadly peril, so now protect God’s holy Church from the snares of the enemy and from all adversity. Shield, too, each one us by your constant protection, so that, supported by your example and your aid, we may be able to live devoutly, to die in holiness, and to obtain eternally happiness in heaven. Amen.

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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.

Heart of Jesus, Son of the Father,
Have mercy on us. (repeat after each line)
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother,
Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God,
Heart of Jesus, of infinite majesty,
Heart of Jesus, sacred temple of God,
Heart o Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High,
Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven,
Heart of Jesus, burning furnace of charity,
Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and love,
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love,
Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues,
Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise,
Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts,
Heart of Jesus, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,
Heart of Jesus, in whom dwells the fullness of divinity,
Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased,
Heart of Jesus, of whose fullness we have all received,
Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills,
Heart of Jesus, patient and most merciful,
Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke you,
Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness,D
Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins,
Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium,
Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offenses,
Heart of Jesus, obedient to death,
Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance,
Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation,
Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection,
Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation
Heart of Jesus, victim of our sins,
Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who trust in you,
Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in you,
Heart of Jesus, delight of the saints,

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.

Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
Make our hearts like yours.

Let us pray, Almighty God, look upon the Heart of your beloved Son and upon the praises and satisfaction with he offers you in the name of sinners; and to those who implore your mercy, in your great goodness, grant forgiveness in the name of the same Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you forever and ever. 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 Ghost,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary,
Pray for us. (repeat after each line)
Holy Mother of God.
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of divine grace,
Mother most pure,
Mother most chaste,
Mother inviolate,
Mother undefiled,
Mother most amiable,
Mother most admirable,
Mother of good counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Savior,

Virgin most prudent,
Virgin most venerable,
Virgin most renowned,
Virgin most powerful,
Virgin most merciful,
Virgin most faithful,

Mirror of justice,
Seat of wisdom,
Cause of our joy,
Spiritual vessel,
Vessel of honor,
Singular vessel of devotion,
Mystical rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of ivory,
House of gold,
Ark of the Covenant,
Gate of Heaven,
Morning star,
Health of the sick,
Refuge of sinners,
Comforter of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of angels,
Queen of patriarchs,
Queen of prophets,
Queen of apostles,
Queen of martyrs,
Queen of confessors,
Queen of virgins,
Queen of all saints,
Queen conceived without Original Sin,
Queen assumed into Heaven,
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
Queen of peace,

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.

Let us pray, Eternal God, let your people enjoy constant health in mind and body.  Through the intercession of the Virgin Mary free us from the sorrows of this life and lead us to happiness in the life to come.  Grant this through Christ or Lord.  Amen.

Litany of  the Holy Spirit

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

Almighty Father,
Have mercy on us.
Jesus, eternal Son of the Father and Redeemer of the world
Save us.
Holy Spirit, uniting the Father and the Son in love,
Make us holy.
Most Holy Trinity,
Hear us. 

Holy Spirit, who proceeds from the Father and the Son
Come into our hearts.
Holy Spirit, co-equal with the Father and the Son,
Come into our Hearts. 

Promise of God the Father,
Have mercy on us. (repeat after each line)
Ray of heavenly light,
Author of all good,
Spring of living water,
Consuming fire,
Fountain of spiritual unity,
Spirit of love and truth,
Spirit of wisdom and knowledge,
Spirit of counsel and fortitude,
Spirit of understanding and piety,
Spirit of grace and prayer,
Spirit of peace and gentleness,
Spirit of modesty and innocence,
Spirit, the comforter,
Spirit, the sanctifier,
Spirit who directs the Church,
Gift of God Most High,
Spirit that fills the universe,
Spirit of adoption of the sons of God,

Holy Spirt,
Inspire in us a horror of sin.
Holy spirit,
Come and renew the face of the earth.
Holy Spirit,
Illumine our souls with your light.
Holy Spirit,
Write your law in our hearts.
Holy Spirit,
Inflame us with the fire of your love
Holy Spirit,
Pour into us the treasure of your grace.
Holy Spirit,
Teach us to pray.
Holy Spirit,
Illumine us with your divine inspiration.
Holy Spirit,
Lead us in the way of salvation.
Holy Spirit,
Enable us to know the one thing that is necessary.
Holy Spirit,
Guide us in the practice of virtue.
Holy Spirit,
Grant us the merit of all the virtues.
Holy Spirit,
Grant that we may persevere in justice.
Holy Spirit,
Be yourself our eternal reward. 

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Send us your Spirit.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Fill our souls with the gifts of your Spirit.
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,
Give us the Spirit of wisdom and piety.

Let us pray, Merciful Father, grant that your divine Spirit may illumine, inflame, and purify us so that we may be penetrated with his heavenly dew and filled with every good, through the merits of Jesus, your Son, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.  Amen.

Litany of the Most Precious Blood

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord have mercy. Christ hear us.
Christ graciously her 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.

Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the eternal Father,
Save us. (repeat after each line)
Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word or God,
Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament,
Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in Agony,
Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the Scourging,
Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns
Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross,
Blood of Christ, price of our salvation,
Blood of Christ, without which there is no forgiveness,
Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls,
Blood of Christ, stream of mercy,
Blood of Christ, victor over demons,
Blood of Christ, courage of Martyrs,
Blood of Christ, strength of Confessors,
Blood of Christ, bringing forth Virgins,
Blood of Christ, help of those in peril,
Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened,

Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow,
Blood of Christ, hope of the penitent,
Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying,
Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness of hearts,
Blood of Christ, pledge of eternal life,
Blood of Christ, freeing souls from purgatory,
Blood of Christ, most worthy of all glory and honor,

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.

Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, in Thy Blood.
And made us, for our God, a kingdom.

Let us pray, 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.

The purpose of devotional practices is to attract and direct our souls to God, purifying them from their sins, encouraging them to practice virtue and, finally, stimulating them to advance along the path of sincere piety by accustoming them to meditate on the eternal truths and disposing them better to contemplate the mysteries of the human and divine natures of Christ.
Pope Pius XII
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