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Litanies
A litany asks for mercy and for Our Lady's intercession, one invocation at a time — each one answered "pray for us."
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The Litany of the Saints
The oldest continuous litany in the Church, used during the Easter Vigil, Ordinations, Conclaves, and solemn dedications.
The Litany of Loreto
Promulgated in the 16th century and traditionally recited after the Holy Rosary. Also called the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
The Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus
Approved in 1886 by Pope Leo XIII; traditionally prayed during the month of January.
The Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Approved by Pope Leo XIII in 1899; traditionally prayed during the month of June or First Fridays.
The Litany of St. Joseph
Approved by Pope Pius X in 1909; frequently prayed in March or on Wednesdays.
The Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus
Promulgated by Pope John XXIII in 1960; traditionally prayed during July.
The Litany of Humility
A searching prayer to be set free from the desires and fears that feed our pride, and to grow in the humble heart of Jesus.
The Litany of Trust
Written by Sr. Faustina Maria Pia, SV, of the Sisters of Life — a litany of surrender that trades every fear for the words “Jesus, I trust in You.”
The Litany of the Holy Spirit
A traditional litany invoking the third Person of the Blessed Trinity under his many titles — light, fire, charity, and the seven gifts — for Pentecost, Confirmation, and every day.
The Litany of Divine Mercy
Given to St. Faustina in 1937 and recorded in her Diary — every invocation ends in the same act of trust: “I trust in You.”