The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also known as the Litany of Loreto, is a popular and traditional prayer in the Catholic Church. It is a series of invocations and responses that praise and petition the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking for her intercession and protection. The prayer has been cherished by Catholics for centuries and is often recited during Marian devotions, particularly in the months of May and October, which are dedicated to Mary.
Here’s an outline of how the Litany is typically structured:
- Introduction: The prayer begins with the Kyrie, which is a series of invocations asking for mercy from God.
- Invocations to Mary: The main part of the litany consists of various titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary, each followed by the response “pray for us.”
- Petitions: Towards the end of the litany, there are specific petitions for Mary’s intercession, followed by the response “deliver us, O Lord.”
- Closing Prayers: The litany concludes with a prayer asking God to grant the petitions made through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Full text of the 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 the Church,
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 families,
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.
Let us pray.
Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we, Your servants, may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body; and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may we be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy eternal happiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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