The Litany of The Blessed Virgin Mary
 

Also known as the Litany of Loreto, it is a popular prayer of supplication, once prayed in processions to atone for sins and to prevent calamities.  Pilgrims at the famous Marian Shrine in Loreto, Italy used it in the 16th century and it was approved in 1587 by Pope Sixtus V.

Although it is often prayed privately, especially after the Rosary, the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary has the distinction of being one of only six litanies approved for public recitation by the Holy See.

Its invocations to our Blessed Mother include titles given to her by the early Church Fathers in the first few centuries of Christianity. The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary has also been set to music (as the Litany of Loreto) by such celebrated composers as Palestrina, Charpentier, and Mozart.

Lord, have mercy on us. 
Lord, have mercy on us. 
Christ, have mercy on us. 
Christ, have mercy on us. 
Lord, 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. (repeat at end of each phrase.)
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of the Church,
Mother of Mercy,
Mother of Divine Grace,
Mother of Hope,
Mother Most Pure,
Mother Most Chaste,
Mother Inviolate,
Mother Undefiled,
Mother Most Amiable,
Mother Most Admirable,
Mother of Perpetual Help,
Mother of Good Counsel,
Mother of Our Creator,
Mother of Our Saviour,
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 Honour,
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,
Refuge of Sinners,
Solace of Migrants,
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 Families, 
Queen of Peace.

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. 
V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. 
Let us pray: 
Grant, O Lord God, we beseech Thee, that we Thy servants may rejoice in continual health of mind and body; and, through the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, may be freed from present sorrow and enjoy eternal gladness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

 “Mary has made herself all to all, and opens her merciful heart to all, that all may receive of her fullness: the sick, health; those in affliction, comfort; the sinner, pardon, and God, glory.”  St. Bernard

A partial indulgence is granted to those who recite this litany.
 

                               Monday & Saturday           The Joyful Mysteries
                               Tuesday & Friday               The Sorrowful Mysteries
                               Wednesday & Sunday       The Glorious Mysteries
                               Thursday                            The Mysteries of Light
 

O Mary conceived without sin,
pray for us who have recourse to Thee.

After each decade of The Rosary: The Fátima Prayer may also be said (Pope Pius XII) :

The Fátima Prayer
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those who are in most need of Thy mercy.

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, hail our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us, and after this our exile show us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. 

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
 
Let us pray:

Pour forth, we beseech You, O Lord,
Thy Grace into our hearts;
that we to whom the incarnation of Christ,Thy Son
was made known by the message of an angel,
so by His Passion and Cross
we may be brought to the glory of His Resurrection.
Through the same Christ, Our Lord.     Amen.

May the Divine assistance remain always with us
and may the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace.  Amen


 

O God, whose only begotten Son, by His life, death, and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal salvation. Grant, we beseech Thee, that while meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, that we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.

Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us.

"Prayer by the Church was fervently being made to God." (Acts 12:5)

Guided by the Shrines around the world,
all the faithful during the month of May
unite in the recitation of the Holy Rosary
to ask for the end of the pandemic
and the resumption of social and work activities.

"During the month of May, let us lift our eyes toward the Mother of God, our consolation and sure hope, and #LetUsPrayTogether the Rosary to face the trials of this moment together and to be ever more united as a spiritual family."
 

Holy Father’s Prayer initiative for May

Pope Francis has asked that we pray throughout May for the end to the coronavirus pandemic. Throughout the month there will be opportunities to join in the Rosary online. The Rosary will be prayed at a different Marian Shrines
throughout the world
at 5pm each evening .
The YouTube link is:

https://youtu.be/dCDr9ft0Ym4


The Rosary will also be prayed at shrines throughout Great Britain
at 8pm each evening.
Bishop John will be leading the Sunday prayers.
Use the following link to access the details for each day: 

https://rcdop.org.uk/rosary-stronghold

https://rcdop.org.uk/rosary-stronghold

Further details of the
MARATHON of PRAYER
are available via the documents below: