The Litany of the Saints is one of the most ancient and powerful Catholic prayers, invoking the intercession of Mary, the angels, the apostles, martyrs, confessors, virgins and all the saints. Traditionally prayed at the Easter Vigil, ordinations, dedications of churches and in times of great need, this litany unites the Church on earth with the Church in heaven. Rooted in the communion of saints (Catechism, 946–962), it is ideal for those seeking Catholic prayers for intercession or daily prayer Christian. By calling upon the saints, we ask their prayers before the throne of God.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us.
Holy angels of God,
pray for us.
Saint John the Baptist,
pray for us.
Saint Joseph,
pray for us.
Saint Peter and Saint Paul,
pray for us.
Saint Andrew,
pray for us.
Saint John,
pray for us.
Saint Mary Magdalene,
pray for us.
Saint Stephen,
pray for us.
Saint Ignatius of Antioch,
pray for us.
Saint Lawrence,
pray for us.
Saint Perpetua and Saint Felicity,
pray for us.
Saint Agnes,
pray for us.
Saint Gregory,
pray for us.
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 of Siena,
pray for us.
Saint Teresa of Jesus,
pray for us.
Saint Rose of Lima,
pray for us.
All holy men and women, Saints of God,
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 Incarnation,
Lord, deliver us, we pray.
By Your Death and Resurrection,
Lord, deliver us, we pray.
By the gift of the Holy Spirit,
Lord, deliver us, we pray.
Be merciful to us sinners,
Lord, we ask You, hear our prayer.
That You may give us peace in our time,
Lord, we ask You, hear our prayer.
That You may make Your Church joyful and strong,
Lord, we ask You, hear our prayer.
Jesus, Son of the living God,
Lord, we ask You, hear our prayer.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
Let us pray.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Amen.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, → pray for us
Saint Michael and all holy Angels, → pray for us
Saint John the Baptist, → pray for us
Saint Joseph, → pray for us
Saint Peter and Saint Paul, → pray for us
Saint Francis and Saint Dominic, → pray for us
Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus, → pray for us
All holy Saints of God, → pray for us
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
O God, source of all holiness,
You have filled heaven and earth with Your saints.
Through their prayers and example,
grant us strength in weakness,
forgiveness of sins,
and growth in every virtue.
May we one day join their company
and praise You forever in heaven.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
In conclusion, the Litany of the Saints powerfully reminds us that we are never alone: the entire heavenly court intercedes for us before God. Whether prayed in full on solemn occasions or in its shorter form every day, this ancient prayer surrounds us with the love and protection of the communion of saints.
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