Pray the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, or Litany of Loreto. This litany to the Virgin Mary is a public litany that was approved by Pope Sixtus V in 1587. This litany originated in Loreto, Italy at the Shrine of Our Lady of Loreto, and this is why it’s also known as the Litany of Loreto.
The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary is meant to be prayed publicly with a leader to pray the versicles and a congregation to pray the responses, but it can be prayed privately too.
About the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary was approved in 1587 by Pope Sixtus V. It is a popular prayer of supplication. Traditionally it was prayed in processions to prevent calamities, although it is often prayed privately, especially after the holy rosary. The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary is one of six litanies approved for public recitation by the Holy See.
The congregation’s responses are marked with (℟.), and the leader’s versicles are marked with (℣.).
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary with New Invocations
Pope Francis has updated this litany with 3 new invocations: “Mother of mercy”; “Mother of hope”; and “Solace of migrants”. According to directions, the invocation, “Mother of mercy” is to be inserted after “Mother of the Church”, “Mother of hope” after “Mother of Divine Grace” and “Solace of migrants” after “Refuge of sinners”.
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
or Litany of Loreto
℣. 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 Ghost,
℟. Have mercy on us.
℣. Holy Trinity, one God,
℟. Have mercy on us.
℣. Holy Mary,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Holy Mother of God,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Holy Virgin of virgins,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mother of Christ,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mother of the Church,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mother of mercy,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mother of divine grace,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mother of hope,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mother most pure,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mother most chaste,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mother inviolate,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mother undefiled,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mother most amiable,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mother most admirable,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mother of good counsel,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mother of our Creator,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mother of our Savior,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Virgin most prudent,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Virgin most venerable,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Virgin most renowned,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Virgin most powerful,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Virgin most merciful,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Virgin most faithful,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mirror of justice,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Seat of wisdom,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Cause of our joy,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Spiritual vessel,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Vessel of honor,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Singular vessel of devotion,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Mystical rose,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Tower of David,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Tower of ivory,
℟. pray for us.
℣. House of gold,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Ark of the Covenant,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Gate of Heaven,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Morning star,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Health of the sick,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Refuge of sinners,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Solace of migrants,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Comforter of the afflicted,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Help of Christians,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Queen of angels,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Queen of patriarchs,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Queen of prophets,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Queen of apostles,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Queen of martyrs,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Queen of confessors,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Queen of virgins,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Queen of all saints,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Queen conceived without Original Sin,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Queen assumed into Heaven,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Queen of the most Holy Rosary,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Queen of Peace,
℟. pray for us.
℣. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
℟. Spare us, O Lord.
℣. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
℟. Graciously hear us, O Lord.
℣. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,
℟. Have mercy on us.
℣. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,
℟. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
℣. Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we Thy Servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy eternal happiness. Through Christ Our Lord.
℟. Amen.
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary PDF
Need a printable Litany of Loreto? Download the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary with New Invocations PDF.
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