An
old and popular form of prayer in honor of the Name of Jesus. The author
is not known. At the request of the Carmelites, Pope Sixtus V
(1585-90) granted an indulgence of 300 days for its recitation. Though
this was an implied recognition of the litany, requests made in 1640,
1642, and 1662, for formal approval were rejected. In 1862 Pius IX
approved one of the formularies in use, and attached an indulgence of 300
days for the faithful of the dioceses whose bishops had made special
application. Pope Leo
XIII on Jan. 16, 1886 extended the privilege to the entire world.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
God the Father of Heaven,
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, One God,
Jesus, Son of the living God,
Jesus, Splendor of the Father,
Jesus, Brightness of eternal Light,
Jesus, King of Glory,
Jesus, Sun of Justice,
Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary,
Jesus, most amiable,
Jesus, most admirable,
Jesus, the mighty God,
Jesus, Father of the world to come,
Jesus, angel of great counsel,
Jesus, most powerful,
Jesus, most patient,
Jesus, most obedient,
Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
Jesus, Lover of Chastity,
Jesus, our Lover,
Jesus, God of Peace,
Jesus, Author of Life,
Jesus, Model of Virtues,
Jesus, zealous for souls,
Jesus, our God,
Jesus, our Refuge,
Jesus, Father of the Poor,
Jesus, Treasure of the Faithful,
Jesus, good Shepherd,
Jesus, true Light,
Jesus, eternal Wisdom,
Jesus, infinite Goodness,
Jesus, our Way and our Life,
Jesus, joy of the Angels,
Jesus, King of the Patriarchs,
Jesus, Master of the Apostles,
Jesus, Teacher of the Evangelists,
Jesus, Strength of Martyrs,
Jesus, Light of Confessors,
Jesus, Purity of Virgins,
Jesus, Crown of all Saints,
Be merciful,
Be merciful,
From all evil,
From all sin,
From Your wrath,
From the snares of the devil,
From the spirit of fornication,
From everlasting death,
From the neglect of Your inspirations,
Through the mystery of Your Holy Incarnation,
Through Your Nativity,
Through Your Infancy,
Through Your most divine Life,
Through Your Labors,
Through Your Agony and Passion,
Through Your cross and Dereliction,
Through your Sufferings,
Through Your Death and Burial,
Through Your Resurrection,
Through Your Ascension,
Through Your Institution of the Most Holy Eucharist,
Through Your Joys,
Through Your Glory,
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
V. Jesus, hear us
Christ, have
mercy on us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
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Spare us, O Jesus.
Graciously spare us, O Jesus.
Deliver us, O Jesus
Deliver us, O Jesus
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Spare us, O Jesus!
Graciously hear us, O Jesus!
Have mercy on us, O Jesus!
R. Jesus, graciously hear us
Let us pray:
Lord Jesus Christ, You have said, "Ask and you shall receive; seek
and you shall find; knock and it shall be opened to you"; mercifully
attend to our supplications, and grant us the grace of Your most divine
love, that we have love You with all our hearts, and in all our words and
actions, and never cease to praise You.
Make us, O Lord, to have a perpetual fear and love of Your holy name, for
You never fail to govern those whom You establish in Your love. You, Who
live and reign forever and ever. Amen