The Litany of the Precious Blood of Jesus is a powerful prayer against evil spirits. The devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus goes back centuries. It is through the shedding of Christ’s blood that we receive atonement for our sins. Devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus fills the soul with gratitude and love for the passion Our Lord endured for our redemption. Litanies are an ancient form of prayer that are usually recited publicly, but they can also be said privately by believers.
Why have a Devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus?
Our redemption was given to us through the shedding of Christ’s innocent blood, as atonement for our sins. It is precious blood because it was shed in love for the salvation of mankind. A devotion to the precious blood of Jesus is to console the wounded heart of Jesus through prayers and sacrifices that honor His precious blood and do reparations. We have all sinned against God and we also have to do reparations for the sins of the whole world. A devotion to the precious blood is to adore the One who was willing to be crucified for our redemption. Not only has He made the ultimate sacrifice so that we can know Him and love Him, but he gives us this love in a tangible real way that can be possessed through the Holy Eucharist.
Devotion to the Litany
of the Precious Blood of Jesus
A devotion to the Precious Blood of Jesus reminds us how important it is to pray as Christ taught us and to be a witness to His sacrificial love to those in the world who are lost and incapable of love. This Litany to the Precious Blood of Jesus reminds us that Christ’s suffering and death came from an eternal and divine self-giving love that we ought to return with self-giving love and devotion.
Devotion to the Precious Blood is not a spiritual option, it is a spiritual obligation, and that not only for priests, but for every follower of Christ. I really believe, and I hesitate even saying this, but I really believe that one of the symptoms of modern society (and I would even include, sadly, modern Catholic society) one of the symptoms of a growing, gnawing secularism is the lessening and the weakening of devotion to the Precious Blood.
Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus
℣. 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.
℣. Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the eternal Father, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word of God, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in Agony, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the Scourging, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, price of our salvation, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, without which there is no forgiveness, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, stream of mercy, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, victor over demons, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, courage of Martyrs, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, strength of Confessors, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, bringing forth Virgins, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, help of those in peril, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, hope of the penitent, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness of hearts, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, pledge of eternal life, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, freeing souls from purgatory, ℟. save us.
℣. Blood of Christ, most worthy of all glory and honor, ℟. save us.
℣. Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, ℟. spare us, O Lord.
℣. Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, ℟. graciously hear us, O Lord.
℣. Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, ℟. have mercy on us, O Lord.
℣. Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, in Thy Blood. ℟. And made us, for our God, a kingdom.
℣. Almighty and eternal God, Thou hast appointed Thine only-begotten Son the Redeemer of the world and willed to be appeased by his blood. Grant, we beg of Thee, that we may worthily adore this price of our salvation and through its power be safeguarded from the evils of the present life so that we may rejoice in its fruits forever in heaven. Through the same Christ our Lord.
℟. Amen.
Saints with Devotion to the Most Precious Blood
“O adorable Blood of Jesus, wash our stains, save us from the anger of the avenging angel. Irrigate the Church; make her fruitful with Apostles and miracle-workers, enrich her with souls that are holy, pure and radiant with divine beauty.” St. Albert the Great
“My heart was torn with grief to see that Precious Blood falling to the ground, and no one caring to treasure It as It fell, and I resolved to remain continually in spirit at the foot of the Cross, that I might receive the Divine Dew of Salvation and pour it forth upon souls.” St. Therese of Lisieux
“Precious Blood, ocean of divine mercy: Flow upon us! Precious Blood, most pure offering: Procure us every grace! Precious Blood, hope and refuge of sinners: Atone for us! Precious Blood, delight of holy souls: Draw us!” St. Catherine of Siena
