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The Litany of Loreto

Honoring Mary through her biblical titles, dogmatic honors, and roles as advocate (e.g., Seat of Wisdom, Cause of Our Joy, Queen of Peace).

Promulgated in the 16th century and traditionally recited after the Holy Rosary. Also called the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Kyrie

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 — repeated after each line

Holy Mary, Pray for us. (repeat after each line) Holy Mother of God, Holy Virgin of virgins, Mother of Christ, Mother of the Church, Mother of Mercy, Mother of Divine Grace, Mother of Hope, 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,

Virgin Most Prudent

Virgin Most Prudent, Virgin Most Venerable, Virgin Most Renowned, Virgin Most Powerful, Virgin Most Merciful, Virgin Most Faithful,

Mirror of Justice

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

Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Solace of Migrants, Comforter of the afflicted, Help of Christians,

Queen of Angels

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 Families, Queen of Peace,

Lamb of God

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.

Pray for us

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray

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 Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may we be delivered from present sorrow to delight in joy eternal. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.