Litany of St. Aloysius Gonzaga

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.

Saint Aloysius, Pray for us.

Beloved child of Christ, Pray for us.

Angel in purity, Pray for us.

Model of youthful piety, Pray for us.

Lover of Jesus and Mary, Pray for us.

Devoted servant of the poor, Pray for us.

Example of humility, Pray for us.

Mirror of penance, Pray for us.

Pattern of obedience, Pray for us.

Lover of chastity, Pray for us.

Perfect model of holiness, Pray for us.

Bright gem of the Society of Jesus, Pray for us.

Defender of the Faith, Pray for us.

Protector of the young, Pray for us.

Guardian of your devotees, 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.

V. Pray for us, Saint Aloysius Gonzaga.

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O God, the giver of all heavenly gifts, You have made Saint Aloysius Gonzaga outstanding in virtue and purity. By his intercession, grant that we may follow his example and practice his teachings in our lives. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Litany of St. Joseph

Lord, have mercy.

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy.

Lord, 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.

Holy Mary,

pray for us.

Saint 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 wretched,

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.

He made him 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.

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Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus:

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.

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, holy 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, aflame with love for us, have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, source of justice and love, have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love, have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, wellspring of all virtues, have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, 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 all the fullness of divinity, have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased, have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills, have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, patient and full of mercy, have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, generous to all who call upon you, 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 even to death on a cross, have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, pierced by 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 you, have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in you, have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints, have mercy on 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.

V. Jesus, meek and humble of heart,

R. Make our hearts like unto yours.

Let us pray:

Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of your most beloved Son and upon the praises and satisfaction 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.

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Litany of Saint Thomas the Apostle

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, Mother of God, pray for us.

Queen of Apostles, pray for us.

Saint Thomas, who initially doubted the Resurrection of Christ, pray for us.

Saint Thomas, who professed “My Lord and my God,” pray for us.

Saint Thomas, who touched the wounds of Christ, pray for us.

Saint Thomas, who followed Christ even unto death, pray for us.

Saint Thomas, who evangelized the people of India, pray for us.

Saint Thomas, who was a pillar of the early Church, pray for us.

Saint Thomas, model of humility and faith, pray for us.

Saint Thomas, example of fortitude and perseverance, pray for us.

Saint Thomas, witness to the truth of the Gospel, 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.

V. Pray for us, Saint Thomas the Apostle,

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

Almighty and eternal God, who for the greater confirmation of the faith allowed Your holy Apostle Thomas to doubt the Resurrection of Your Son until he had seen and touched the sacred wounds of Jesus, grant that we, who have not seen, may also believe and confess Jesus as our Lord and God. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Litany of Saint James the Greater

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, Mother of God, pray for us.

Queen of Apostles, pray for us.

Saint James, son of Zebedee, pray for us.

Saint James, called by Jesus to follow Him, pray for us.

Saint James, who left his father and all that he had to follow Christ, pray for us.

Saint James, first Apostle to die a martyr's death, pray for us.

Saint James, witness of the Transfiguration of Jesus, pray for us.

Saint James, present at the Agony in the Garden, pray for us.

Saint James, whose faith was so firm, pray for us.

Saint James, who worked zealously for the conversion of nations, pray for us.

Saint James, who performed many miracles in the name of Jesus, pray for us.

Saint James, who by your example led many to Christ, 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.

V. Pray for us, Saint James the Greater,

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

Protect Your Church, O Lord, under the continual protection of Saint James the Apostle, that, as he was one of the first to share in the cup of Your suffering, so may we be strengthened by his intercession to bear our own crosses in life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Litany of Saint John the Apostle

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, Mother of God, pray for us.

Queen of Apostles, pray for us.

Saint John, beloved disciple of Jesus, pray for us.

Saint John, virgin Apostle, pray for us.

Saint John, who leaned on the breast of the Lord at the Last Supper, pray for us.

Saint John, to whom the Blessed Mother was entrusted, pray for us.

Saint John, who stood faithfully at the Cross, pray for us.

Saint John, who received the vision of the Apocalypse, pray for us.

Saint John, who wrote the Gospel of Love, pray for us.

Saint John, patron of friendships, pray for us.

Saint John, model of purity, pray for us.

Saint John, teacher of the truth, 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.

V. Pray for us, Saint John the Apostle,

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O God, who through the blessed Apostle John has unveiled to us the secrets of Your Word, grant that we may so profit by his heavenly teaching as to attain the fullness of eternal life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Litany of Saint Andrew

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, Mother of God, pray for us.

Queen of Apostles, pray for us.

Saint Andrew, first-called Apostle, pray for us.

Saint Andrew, brother of Saint Peter, pray for us.

Saint Andrew, follower of John the Baptist, pray for us.

Saint Andrew, who heard John say, "Behold the Lamb of God," pray for us.

Saint Andrew, who followed Jesus, pray for us.

Saint Andrew, who found the Messiah, pray for us.

Saint Andrew, who brought Peter to Jesus, pray for us.

Saint Andrew, who was a fisherman by trade, pray for us.

Saint Andrew, who left all to follow Christ, pray for us.

Saint Andrew, preacher of the Gospel, pray for us.

Saint Andrew, patron of Scotland, pray for us.

Saint Andrew, who died on the cross, 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.

V. Pray for us, Saint Andrew the Apostle,

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

We humbly implore Your majesty, O Lord, that, as the blessed Apostle Andrew was once a teacher and ruler of Your Church, so he may always be our advocate before You. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

These litanies are traditionally used to seek the intercession of these Apostles and to honor their contribution to the early Church and the spreading of the Gospel. They can be prayed individually or in groups, especially on the feast days of these Apostles.

Litany of Saint Paul

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, Mother of God, pray for us.
Queen of Apostles, pray for us.

Saint Paul, Apostle of the Gentiles, pray for us.
Saint Paul, vessel of election, pray for us.
Saint Paul, who was rapt to the third heaven, pray for us.
Saint Paul, who heard things not given to man to utter, pray for us.
Saint Paul, who knew nothing but Christ and Him crucified, pray for us.
Saint Paul, whose love for Christ was stronger than death, pray for us.
Saint Paul, who wished to be dissolved and to be with Christ, pray for us.
Saint Paul, whose zeal knew no bounds, pray for us.
Saint Paul, who made yourself all things to all men, pray for us.
Saint Paul, who labored more than all others, pray for us.
Saint Paul, true preacher of the Gospel, 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.

V. Pray for us, Saint Paul the Apostle,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O God, who has instructed many nations through the preaching of the blessed Apostle Paul, grant us, we beseech You, that we, who honor his memory, may be his followers in bearing witness to Your truth. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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Litany of Saint Peter

 

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, Mother of God, pray for us.

Queen conceived without original sin, pray for us.

Queen assumed into heaven, pray for us.

Queen of the holy rosary, pray for us.

Queen of Apostles, pray for us.

Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles, pray for us.

Saint Peter, to whom were given the keys of the kingdom of heaven, pray for us.

Saint Peter, so ardent in your love for Christ, pray for us.

Saint Peter, who devoted your life to the conversion of sinners, pray for us.

Saint Peter, who, by miracles and preaching, enlightened so many nations, pray for us.

Saint Peter, who denied Christ and repented, pray for us.

Saint Peter, who confirmed your love for Christ thrice, pray for us.

Saint Peter, whose life ended by a glorious martyrdom, 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.

V. Pray for us, Saint Peter the Apostle,

R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.

O God, who has given unto Your blessed Apostle Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven and the power to bind and loose, grant that we may be delivered, through the help of this intercession, from the bonds of all our sins. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

The Litany of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

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.

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, united substantially with the Word of God, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, of infinite majesty, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, holy 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 is 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 rich in mercy, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, rich to all who call upon You, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, fount 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 hope in You, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in You, have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints, have mercy on 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.

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

Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, look upon the Heart of Your well-beloved Son and upon the acts of praise and satisfaction which He renders You in the name of sinners; and in Your great goodness, grant pardon to those who seek Your mercy, in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You forever and ever.
Amen.

The Litany of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus is a beautiful and profound prayer that acknowledges and seeks to make amends for the ways in which Jesus' Heart has been wounded by the sins of humanity. It emphasizes the love and mercy of the Sacred Heart and our desire to console and honor it. This litany is often prayed in conjunction with the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, especially on First Fridays and during the month of June, which is dedicated to the Sacred Heart.

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