Litany of the Holy Family
Litany of the Holy Family
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Litany of the Holy Family
1.
Lord, have mercy on us.
CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US;
Lord, have mercy on us, Jesus hear us.
JESUS, GRACIOUSLY HEAR US.
2.
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.
3.
Holy Trinity, one God
BLESS AND GUIDE US;
Holy Family, earthly representation of the heavenly Trinity,
BLESS AND GUIDE US;
Holy Family, protector and example of the Church,
BLESS AND GUIDE US;
Holy Family, terror of demons,
BLESS AND GUIDE US;
Holy Family, school and model of all families,
BLESS AND GUIDE US.
4.
Holy Family, home and school of the contemplatives,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, home of silence and solitude,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of the virtues of humility and charity,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of perfect love of God and of one’s neighbour,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of insatiable yearning for God,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of forgiveness and mutual acceptance,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of hard labour,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of self-denial and sacrifice,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of perfect acceptance of the will of God,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of profound peace and perfect joy,
BLESS AND TEACH US.
5.
Holy Family, school of perpetual chastity,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of evangelical poverty,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of perfect and prompt obedience,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of whole-hearted loving service to all in need.
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of infinite and intense thirst for the salvation of souls.
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of warm welcome and generous hospitality,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of good will and generosity,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of faith, hope, and charity,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of prudence, fortitude, justice, and temperance,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, school of all virtues,
BLESS AND TEACH US;
Holy Family, our heavenly patrons, protectors, and intercessors,
BLESS AND PROTECT US.
6.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sin of the world,
SPARE US, O LORD.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sin of the world,
GRACIOUSLY HEAR US, O LORD.
7.
Let us pray,
Holy Father, in the wonder of your wisdom and love you decreed that your Son should be born of a woman and be subject to the guidance of two of your humble creatures, Mary and Joseph.
Grant that we may enter more and more into the mystery of the incarnate Word and with Him lead a hidden life on earth, until escorted by His Virgin Mother and Foster Father, we may joyously enter your home in heaven, through our Lord, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
What is a Litany?
A Litany is a form of prayer. It is a Greek word meaning supplication or petition. This form of prayer originated in the 4th Century.
Litanies are a series of petitions with responses. They are for public or private devotion.
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A litany is a form of prayer. It is a series of petitions and responses for public or private devotion.
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