[[ei-en-08-21-prayers-in-honor-of-the-saints-and-blesseds|← Previous]] | [[ei-en-08|TOC]] | [[ei-en-08-23-prayers-of-the-eastern-churches|Next →]] # 22 Novenas Litanies and the Little Offices (Concession Twenty-Two) A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who 1° devoutly assist at public novenas (e.g., prior to the Solemnities of the Nativity of the Lord, or of Pentecost, or of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary); 2° devoutly recite approved litanies (e.g., of the Most Holy Name of Jesus, the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, and of the Saints); 3° piously recite an approved little office (e.g., of the Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ, the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Immaculate Conception, or St. Joseph). ## Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy God our Father in 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 Jesus, Son of the living God have mercy on us Jesus, splendor of the Father Jesus, brightness of everlasting light Jesus, king of glory Jesus, dawn of justice Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary Jesus, worthy of our love Jesus, worthy of our wonder Jesus, mighty God Jesus, father of the world to come Jesus, prince of peace Jesus, all-powerful Jesus, pattern of patience Jesus, model of obedience Jesus, gentle and humble of heart Jesus, lover of chastity Jesus, lover of us all Jesus, God of peace Jesus, author of life have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us Jesus, model of goodness Jesus, seeker of souls Jesus, our God Jesus, our refuge Jesus, father of the poor Jesus, treasure of the faithful Jesus, Good Shepherd Jesus, the true light Jesus, eternal wisdom Jesus, infinite goodness Jesus, our way and our life Jesus, joy of angels Jesus, king of patriarchs Jesus, teacher of apostles Jesus, master of evangelists Jesus, courage of martyrs Jesus, light of confessors have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us Jesus, purity of virgins Jesus, crown of all saints Lord, be merciful From all evil From every sin From the snares of the devil From your anger From the spirit of infidelity From everlasting death From neglect of your Holy Spirit By the mystery of your incarnation By your birth By your childhood By your hidden life By your public ministry By your agony and crucifixion By your abandonment have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us Jesus, save your people Jesus, save your people Jesus, save your people Jesus, save your people Jesus, save your people Jesus, save your people Jesus, save your people Jesus, save your people Jesus, save your people Jesus, save your people Jesus, save your people Jesus, save your people Jesus, save your people Jesus, save your people Jesus, save your people By your grief and sorrow Jesus, save your people By your death and burial Jesus, save your people By your rising to new life Jesus, save your people By your return in glory to the Father Jesus, save your people By your gift of the holy Eucharist Jesus, save your people By your joy and glory Jesus, save your people Christ, hear us Christ, hear us Lord Jesus, hear our prayer Lord Jesus, hear our prayer Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Let us pray. Lord, may we who honor the holy name of Jesus enjoy his friendship in this life and be filled with eternal joy in the kingdom where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen. ## Litany Of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy God our Father in 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, one with the eternal Word have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, infinite in 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, well spring of all virtue have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, worthy of all praise have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts Heart of Jesus, treasurehouse of wisdom and knowledge Heart of Jesus, in whom there dwells the fullness of God Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased Heart of Jesus, from whose fullness we have all received Heart of Jesus, desire of the eternal hills Heart of Jesus, patient and full of mercy Heart of Jesus, generous to all who turn to you Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness Heart of Jesus, atonement for our sins Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with insults Heart of Jesus, broken for our sins Heart of Jesus, obedient even to death Heart of Jesus, pierced by 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 have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on us have mercy on ushave mercy on us Heart of Jesus, salvation of all who trust in you have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, hope of all who die in you have mercy on us Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Jesus, gentle and humble of heart. Touch our hearts and make them like your own. Let us pray. Father, we rejoice in the gifts of love we have received from the heart of Jesus your Son. Open our hearts to share his life and continue to bless us with his love. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. ## Litany of the Most Precious Blood Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy God our Father in heaven have mercy on us God the Son, Redeemer of the world have mercy on us God the Holy Spirithave mercy on us Holy Trinity, one God have mercy on us Blood of Christ, only Son of the Father save us Blood of Christ, incarnate Word save us Blood of Christ, of the new and eternal covenant save us Blood of Christ, that spilled to the ground save us Blood of Christ, that flowed at the scourging save us Blood of Christ, dripping from the thorns save us Blood of Christ, shed on the cross save us Blood of Christ, the price of our redemption save us Blood of Christ, our only claim to pardon save us Blood of Christ, our blessing cup save us Blood of Christ, in which we are washed save us Blood of Christ, torrent of mercy save us Blood of Christ, that overcomes evil save us Blood of Christ, strength of the martyrs save us Blood of Christ, endurance of the saints save us Blood of Christ, that makes the barren fruitfulsave us Blood of Christ, protection of the threatened save us Blood of Christ, comfort of the weary save us Blood of Christ, solace of the mourner save us Blood of Christ, hope of the repentant save us Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying save us Blood of Christ, our peace and refreshment save us Blood of Christ, our pledge of life save us Blood of Christ, by which we pass to glory save us Blood of Christ, most worthy of honor save us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Lord, you redeemed us by your blood. You have made us a kingdom to serve our God. Let us pray. Father, by the blood of your Son you have set us free and saved us from death. Continue your work of love within us, that by constantly celebrating the mystery of our salvation we may reach the eternal life it promises. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. ## Litany Of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Litany of Loreto) Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy God our Father in 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 Most honored 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 of chaste love pray for us Mother and virgin pray for us Sinless Motherpray for us Dearest of mothers pray for us Model of motherhood 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 wise pray for us Virgin rightly praised pray for us Virgin rightly renowned pray for us Virgin most powerful pray for us Virgin gentle in mercy pray for us Faithful Virgin pray for us Mirror of justice pray for us Throne of wisdom pray for us Cause of our joy pray for us Shrine of the Spirit pray for us Glory of Israel pray for us Vessel of selfless 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 Comfort of the troubled Help of Christians Queen of angels Queen of patriarchs and prophets Queen of apostles and martyrs Queen of confessors and virgins Queen of all saints Queen conceived without sin pray for us pray for us pray for us pray for us pray for us pray for us pray for us pray for us pray for us pray for us pray for us pray for us pray for us pray for us pray for us pray for us pray for uspray for us Queen assumed into heaven pray for us Queen of the rosary pray for us Queen of families pray for us Queen of peace pray for us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Pray for us, holy Mother of God. That we may become 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 our Lord. Amen. ## Litany of St. Joseph Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy God our Father in 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 Noble son of the House of David pray for us Light of patriarchs pray for us Husband of the Mother of God pray for us Guardian of the Virgin pray for us Foster father of the Son of God pray for us Faithful guardian of Christ pray for us Head of the holy family pray for us Joseph, chaste and just pray for us Joseph, prudent and brave pray for us Joseph, obedient and loyal pray for us Pattern of patience pray for us Lover of poverty pray for us Model of workers pray for us Example to parents pray for us Guardian of virgins pray for us Pillar of family life pray for us Comfort of the troubled pray for us Hope of the sick pray for us Patron of the dying pray for us Terror of evil spirits pray for us Protector of the Church pray for us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us God made him master of his household. And put him in charge of all that he owned. Let us pray. Almighty God, in your infinite wisdom and love you chose Joseph to be the husband of Mary, the mother of your Son. As we enjoy his protection on earth may we have the help of his prayers in heaven. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. ## Litany of the Saints Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy Holy Mary, Mother of God Saint Michael Holy angels of God Saint John the Baptist Saint Joseph Saint Peter and Saint Paul Saint Andrew Saint John Saint Mary Magdalene Saint Stephen Saint Ignatius of Antioch Saint Lawrence Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity Saint Agnes Saint Gregory Lord, have mercy Christ, have mercy Lord, have mercy Saint Augustine pray for us Saint Athanasius pray for us Saint Basil pray for us Saint Martin pray for us Saint Benedict pray for us Saint Francis and Saint Dominic pray for us Saint Francis Xavier pray for us Saint John Vianney pray for us Saint Catherine pray for us Saint Teresa of Jesus pray for us All holy men and women pray for us Lord, be merciful Lord, deliver us, we pray From all evil Lord, deliver us, we pray From every sin Lord, deliver us, we pray From everlasting death Lord, deliver us, we pray By your coming as man Lord, deliver us, we pray By your death and rising to new life Lord, deliver us, we pray By your gift of the Holy Spirit Lord, deliver us, we pray Be merciful to us sinners, Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer Guide and protect your holy Church Keep the pope and all the clergy in faithful service to your Church Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer Bring all peoples together in trust and peace Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer Strengthen us in your service Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer Jesus, Son of the living God Lord, we ask you, hear our prayer Christ, hear us Christ, hear us Christ, graciously hear us Christ, graciously hear us Let us pray. God of our ancestors who set their hearts on you, of those who fell asleep in peace, and of those who won the martyrs’ violent crown: we are surrounded by these witnesses as by clouds of fragrant incense. In this age we would be counted in this communion of all the saints; keep us always in their good and blessed company. In their midst we make every prayer through Christ who is our Lord for ever and ever. Amen. --- ![[maps/bibliography#^biblio-ei]] [[ei-en-08-21-prayers-in-honor-of-the-saints-and-blesseds|← Previous]] | [[ei-en-08|TOC]] | [[ei-en-08-23-prayers-of-the-eastern-churches|Next →]]