Dec 9, 2024

Litany of the Holy Cross

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 Cross of Christ,
Save us.
Holy Cross of Christ, sign of victory,
Save us.
Holy Cross of Christ, weapon of salvation,
Save us.
Holy Cross of Christ, light of the world,
Save us.
Holy Cross of Christ, banner of truth,
Save us.
Holy Cross of Christ, safeguard of the faithful,
Save us.
Holy Cross of Christ, refuge of sinners,
Save us.
Holy Cross of Christ, strength of martyrs,
Save us.
Holy Cross of Christ, glory of the Church,
Save us.
Holy Cross of Christ, hope of the Christian people,
Save us.
Holy Cross of Christ, peace for the troubled heart,
Save us.
Holy Cross of Christ, source of eternal life,
Save us.
Holy Cross of Christ, tree of life,
Save us.
Holy Cross of Christ, foundation of the new creation,
Save 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.

Let us pray:
O God, who willed that Your only-begotten Son should undergo the Cross to redeem the human race, grant, we pray, that we who have known the mystery of the Cross may ever glory in the blessed Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have been saved. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.


This Litany of the Holy Cross is a prayer of reverence and devotion to the Holy Cross of Christ, recognizing it as a symbol of salvation, strength, and hope for all Christians. It calls upon the power and significance of the Cross in the life of every believer. Let me know if you'd like more information or prayers related to the Cross!

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