Approved Litanies and Psalm 69

Five Approved Litanies
A litany is a liturgical prayer in which the clergy lead and the laity respond. The same responses are repeated in a number of succeeding clauses, and usually, are in the form of responsive petitions. Only the following five litanies are approved for public devotion.

Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus
An indulgence of 7 years. A plenary indulgence once a month under the usual conditions when this Litany is recited daily for a month.

Lord, have mercy (2x)
Christ, have mercy (2x)
Lord, have mercy (2x)
Jesus, hear us (2x)
Jesus, graciously hear us (2x)

God, the Father of Heaven Response: Have mercy on us
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world
God, the Holy Spirit
Holy, Trinity, one God

Jesus, Son of the living God Response: Have mercy on us
Jesus, Splendor of the Father
Jesus, Brightness of eternal Light
Jesus, King of Glory
Jesus, Sun of Justice
Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary
Jesus, most amiable
Jesus, most admirable
Jesus, the mighty God
Jesus, Father of the world to come
Jesus, Angel of great counsel
Jesus, most powerful
Jesus, most patient
Jesus, most obedient
Jesus, meek and humble of heart
Jesus, lover of Chastity
Jesus, our Lover
Jesus, God of Peace
Jesus, Author of Life
Jesus, Model of Virtues
Jesus, zealous for souls
Jesus, our God
Jesus, our Refuge
Jesus, Father of the Poor
Jesus, Treasure of the Faithful
Jesus, good Shepherd
Jesus, true Light
Jesus, eternal Wisdom
Jesus, infinite Goodness
Jesus, our Way and our Life
Jesus, joy of Angels
Jesus, King of the Patriarchs
Jesus, Master of the Apostles
Jesus, Teacher of the Evangelists
Jesus, Strength of Martyrs
Jesus, Light of Confessors
Jesus, Purity of Virgins
Jesus, Crown of all Saints

Be merciful, spare us, O Jesus!

From all evil Response: Deliver us, O Jesus
From all sin
From Your wrath
From the snares of the devil
From the spirit of fornication
From everlasting death
From the neglect of Your inspirations
Through the mystery of Your holy incarnation
Through Your nativity
Through Your infancy
Through Your most divine life
Through Your labors
Through Your agony and passion
Through Your cross and dereliction
Through Your sufferings
Through Your death and burial
Through Your resurrection
Through Your ascension
Through Your institution of the Most Holy Eucharist
Through Your joys
Through Your glory

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Jesus!
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, hear us, O Jesus!
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Jesus!

Jesus, hear us (2x)
Jesus, graciously hear us (2x)

Let us Pray
O Lord Jesus Christ, who have said, “Ask and you shall receive; seek, and you shall find; knock, and it shall be opened to you”; mercifully attend to our supplications, and grant us the grace of Your most divine love, that we may love You with all our hearts, and in our words and actions never cease to praise You.

Make us, O Lord, to have a perpetual fear and love of Your holy Name, for You never fail to govern those whom You do solidly establish in Your love. Who live and reign world without end. Amen.

Litany of the Sacred Heart
An indulgence of 7 years. A plenary indulgence once a month under the usual conditions, if the entire Litany with its versicle and prayer is recited daily for a month.
Lord, have mercy (2x)
Christ, have mercy (2x)
Lord, have mercy (2x)
Christ, have mercy (2x)
Christ, hear us (2x)
Christ, graciously hear us (2x)

God, the Father of Heaven Response: Have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
God, the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, one God

Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father Response: Have mercy on us
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 of 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, aflame with love for men
Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and love
Heart of Jesus, full of confidence 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 was 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 merciful
Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke You
Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness
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 unto 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 for 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 all the saints

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
Response: Spare us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
Response: Graciously hear us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
Response: Have mercy on us
Jesus, meek and humble of heart
Response: Have mercy on us
Make our hearts like yours

Let us pray
Almighty and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Your most beloved Son and upon the praise and satisfaction which 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 in union with You and the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
An indulgence of 7 years. A plenary indulgence once a month under the usual conditions, if this Litany with its versicle and prayer is recited daily for a month.

Lord, have mercy on us (2x)
Christ, have mercy on us (2x)
Lord, have mercy on us (2x)
Christ, hear us (2x)
Christ, graciously hear us (2x)

God, the Father of Heaven Response: Have mercy on us
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world
God, the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, One God

Holy Mary Response: Pray for us
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
Mother of the Church
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 the Family
Queen of Peace

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
Response: Spare us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
Response: Graciously hear us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
Response: Have mercy on us

Let us Pray
Grant, we beseech You, O Lord God, that we Your servants, may enjoy lasting health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enter into the joy of eternal happiness. Through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns in union with You and the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, one God, forever and ever. Amen.

Litany of St. Joseph
An indulgence of 5 years. A plenary indulgence once a month under the usual conditions, if this Litany with its versicle and prayer is recited daily for a month.

Lord, have mercy on us (2x)
Christ, have mercy on us (2x)
Lord, have mercy on us (2x)
Christ, hear us (2x)
Christ, graciously hear us (2x)

God, the Father of Heaven Response: Have mercy on us
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world
God, the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, One God

Holy Mary Response: Pray for us
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 Holy Church

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
Response: Spare us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
Response: Graciously hear us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
Response: Have mercy on us

He made him the lord of His household
Response: And prince over all His possessions

Let us pray
O God, who in Your ineffable Providence did vouchsafe to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Your most holy Mother; grant, we beseech You, that we may be worthy to have him for our intercessor in heaven whom on earth we venerate as our Protector. Who lives and reigns world without end. Amen.

Litany of the Saints
(a) The faithful who, on the Feast of St. Mark or during the Rogation Days, participate in sacred functions celebrated in a church or public oratory, may gain an indulgence of 10 years. A plenary indulgence, with the addition of Confession, Communion and prayers for the intention of the Holy Father.

(b) If there is no sacred function on the aforesaid days, the faithful may gain an indulgence of 7 years by devoutly reciting the Litany of the Saints.

(c) The faithful who recite this same Litany on any of the remaining days of the year, may gain a indulgence of 5 years. A plenary indulgence once a month under the usual conditions, when this Litany is recited daily for a month.

Lord, have mercy on us (2x)
Christ, have mercy on us (2x)
Lord, have mercy on us (2x)
Christ, hear us (2x)
Christ, graciously hear us (2x)

God, the Father of Heaven Response: Have mercy on us
God, the Son, Redeemer of the world
God, the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, One God

Holy Mary Response: Pray for us
Holy Mother of God
Holy Virgin of Virgins
St. Michael
St. Gabriel
St. Raphael
All you holy Angels and Archangels
All you holy orders of blessed Spirits
St. John the Baptist
St. Joseph
All you holy Patriarchs and Prophets
St. Peter
St. Paul
St. Andrew
St. James
St. John
St. Thomas
St. James
St. Philip
St. Bartholomew
St. Matthew
St. Simon
St. Thaddeus
St. Matthias
St. Barnabas
St. Luke
St. Mark
All you holy Apostles and Evangelists
All you holy Disciples of our Lord
All you holy Innocents
St. Stephen
St. Lawrence
St. Vincent
Sts. Fabian and Sebastian
Sts. John and Paul
Sts. Cosmas and Damian
Sts. Gervase and Protase
All you holy Martyrs
St. Sylvester
St. Gregory
St. Ambrose
St. Augustine
St. Jerome
St. Martin
St. Nicholas
All you holy Bishops and Confessors
All you holy Doctors
St. Anthony
St. Benedict
St. Bernard
St. Dominic
St. Francis
All you holy priest and levites
All you holy monks and hermits
St. Mary Magdalen
St. Agatha
St. Lucy
St. Agnes
St. Cecilia
St. Catherine
St. Anastacia
All you holy virgins and widows

All you holy men and women, saints of God, make intercession for us.

Be merciful, spare us, O Lord.
Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Lord

From all evil Response: O Lord, deliver us
From all sin
From Your wrath
From threatening dangers
From the scourge of earthquake
From plague, famine and war
From sudden and unprovided death
From the snares of the devil
From anger, and hatred, and ill-will
From the spirit of fornication
From lightning and tempest
From everlasting death

Through the mystery of Your holy Incarnation Response: We beseech You, hear us
Through Your coming
Through Your nativity
Through Your baptism and holy fasting
Through Your Cross and Passion
Through Your death and burial
Through Your holy resurrection
Through Your admirable ascension
Through the coming of the Holy Spirit, the Paracleet
In the day of judgment
We sinners
That You would spare us
That You would pardon us
That You would bring us to true penance
That You would vouchsafe to govern and preserve Your holy Church
That You would vouvhsafe to preserve our Apostolic Prelate, and all orders of the Church in holy religion
That You would vouchsafe to humble the enemies of Holy Church
That You would vouchsafe to give peace and true concord to Christian kings and princes
That You would vouchsafe to grant peace and unity to all Christian people
That You would restore to the unity of the Church all who have strayed from the truth and lead all unbelievers to the light of the Gospel
That You would vouchsafe to confirm and preserve us in Your holy service
That You would lift up our minds to heavenly desires
That You would render eternal blessings to all our benefactors
That You would deliver our souls and the souls of all our brethren, relations and benefactors, from eternal damnation
That You would vouchsafe to keep and preserve the fruits of the earth
That You would vouchsafe to grant eternal rest to all the faithful departed
That You would vouchsafe graciously to hear us
Son of God

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
Response: Spare us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
Response: Graciously hear us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world
Response: Have mercy on us

Christ, hear us (2x)
Christ, graciously hear us (2x)
Lord, have mercy on us (2x)
Christ, have mercy on us (2x)
Lord, have mercy on us (2x)

Our Father…

Psalm 69
Deign, O God, to set me free; O Lord make haste to help me.
Let them be confounded and ashamed that seek my life. May they who delight in my misfortunes, fall back and be covered with shame.
May they fall back covered with confusion who say to me: Ha, Ha!
Let all who seek You rejoice and be glad in You; and let such as desire Your help say always: “The Lord be magnified.”
But I am miserable and poor, O God help me! You are my helper and my deliverer: O Lord, tarry not.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
As it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

V. Save Your servants.
R. Who hope in You, O my God.
V. Be to us, O Lord, a tower of strength.
R. From the face of the enemy.
V. Let not the enemy prevail against us.
R. Nor the son of iniquity have the power to hurt us.
V. O Lord, deal not with us according to our sins.
R. Neither requite us according to our iniquities.
V. Let us pray for our Sovereign Pontiff, Pope Benedict XVI.
R. The Lord preserve him, and give him life, and make him blessed upon the earth, and deliver him not up to the will of his enemies.
V. Let us pray for our benefactors.
R. Vouchsafe, O Lord, for Your name’s sake, to reward with eternal life all those who do us good. Amen.
V. Let us pray for the faithful departed.
R. Eternal rest give to them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.
V. May they rest in peace.
R. Amen.
V. For our absent brethren.
R. Save your servants who hope in You, O my God.
V. Send them help, O Lord, from Your holy place.
R. And from Sion protect them.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come to You.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with your spirit.

Let us Pray
O God, whose property is always to have mercy and to spare, receive our petition; that we, and all Your servants who are bound by the chains of sin may, by the compassion of Your goodness, be mercifully absolved. Graciously hear, we beseech You, O Lord, the prayers of Your suppliant people, and turn away the scourges of Your anger, which we deserve for our sins.

Almighty, everlasting God, have mercy upon Your servant Pope Benedict XVI, our Sovereign Pontiff, and direct him according to Your clemency into the way of everlasting salvation; that by Your grace he may desire those things that are pleasing to You, and perform them with all his strength.

O God, from whom are holy desires, good counsels, and just works, give to Your servants that peace which the world cannot give: that our hearts be set to keep Your commandments, and that, being removed from the fear of our enemies, we may pass our time in peace under Your protection.

Inflame, O Lord, our desire and heart with the fire of the Holy Spirit: that we may serve You with a chaste body, and please You with a clean heart.

O God the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, give to the souls or Your servants departed the remission of all their sins: that, through pious supplications, they may obtain the pardon which they have always desired.

Direct, we beseech You, O Lord, our actions by Your holy inspirations, and carry them on by Your gracious assistance that every prayer and work of ours may begin always from You and through You be happily ended.

Almighty and everlasting God, who have dominion over the living and the dead, and are merciful to all whom You foreknow will be Yours by faith and good works, we humbly beseech You that those for whom we intend to pour forth our prayers, whether this present world still detains them in the flesh, or the world to come has already received them out of their bodies, may, through the intercession of all Your saints, by the clemency of Your goodness, obtain the remission of all their sins. Through Your Son our Lord, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns in union with the Father and the Holy Spirit, Holy Trinity, One God, world without end. Amen.

V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with thy spirit.
V. May the almighty and merciful Lord graciously hear us.
R. Amen.
V. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, and the intercession of the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, rest in peace.
R. Amen.