LITANY OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY

The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary was originally approved in 1587 by Pope Sixtus V. It is also known as the Litany of Loreto after its first known place of origin, where its use is recorded as early as 1558. L: Lord, have mercy on us
R: Christ, have mercy on us
L: Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us
R: Christ, graciously hear us

God, the Father of heaven *have mercy on us
God the Son, Redeemer of the world *
God, the Holy Spirit *
Holy Trinity, One God *

Holy Mary *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 *pray for us
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 *pray for us
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 peace *

L: Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world R: Spare us, O Lord.
L: Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world R: Graciously hear us, O Lord.
L: Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world R: Have mercy on us.

L: Pray for us, O holy Mother of God

R: That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us Pray
Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, unto us Thy servants, that we may rejoice in continual health of mind and body; and by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may be delivered from present sadness and enter into the joy of Thine eternal gladness, through Christ Our Lord. R: Amen.

L: May the divine assistance remain always with us. R: And may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Prayers for the Holy Father
Our Father*� Hail Mary*� Glory Be*�
A Hymn to the Blessed Virgin�

Note: The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary and a hymn in her honor are all recited as part of the Rosary in Nigeria. Since Our Lord requested that we simply pray the Rosary immediately followed by the Chaplet, you may omit those two items and use any Rosary devotion you prefer in place of this one.