Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus
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The Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus is a formal prayer in the Catholic Church dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. It is one of six formal prayers approved by the Catholic Church for public and private use. This Litany carries a partial indulgence. It is believed that the Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus was written by SS. Bernardine of Siena and John Capistran in the 15th century.
The versicle — the line the one leading the prayer says or sings alone. The assembly answers it with the response that follows. Lord, have mercy
The response — the line the assembly says or sings together, answering the versicle before it. Lord, have mercy
The versicle — the line the one leading the prayer says or sings alone. The assembly answers it with the response that follows. Christ, have mercy
The response — the line the assembly says or sings together, answering the versicle before it. Christ, have mercy
The versicle — the line the one leading the prayer says or sings alone. The assembly answers it with the response that follows. Lord, have mercy
The response — the line the assembly says or sings together, answering the versicle before it. Lord, have mercy
The response — the line the assembly says or sings together, answering the versicle before it. have mercy on us
God our Father in 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 everlasting light
Jesus, king of glory
Jesus, dawn of justice
Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary
Jesus, worthy of our love
Jesus, worthy of our wonder
Jesus, mighty God
Jesus, father of the world to come
Jesus, prince of peace
Jesus, all-powerful
Jesus, pattern of patience
Jesus, model of obedience
Jesus, gentle and humble of heart
Jesus, lover of chastity
Jesus, lover of us all
Jesus, God of peace
Jesus, author of life
Jesus, model of goodness
Jesus, seeker of souls
Jesus, our God
Jesus, our refuge
Jesus, father of the poor
Jesus, treasure of the faithful
Jesus, Good Shepherd
Jesus, the true light
Jesus, eternal wisdom
Jesus, infinite goodness
Jesus, our way and our life
Jesus, joy of angels
Jesus, king of patriarchs
Jesus, teacher of apostles
Jesus, master of evangelists
Jesus, courage of martyrs
Jesus, light of confessors
Jesus, purity of virgins
Jesus, crown of all saints
The response — the line the assembly says or sings together, answering the versicle before it. Jesus, save your people
Lord, be merciful
From all evil
From every sin
From the snares of the devil
From your anger
From the spirit of infidelity
From everlasting death
From neglect of your Holy Spirit
By the mystery of your incarnation
By your birth
By your childhood
By your hidden life
By your public ministry
By your agony and crucifixion
By your abandonment
By your grief and sorrow
By your death and burial
By your rising to new life
By your return in glory to the Father
By your gift of the holy Eucharist
By your joy and glory
The versicle — the line the one leading the prayer says or sings alone. The assembly answers it with the response that follows. Christ, hear us
The response — the line the assembly says or sings together, answering the versicle before it. Christ, hear us
The versicle — the line the one leading the prayer says or sings alone. The assembly answers it with the response that follows. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer
The response — the line the assembly says or sings together, answering the versicle before it. Lord Jesus, hear our prayer
The response — the line the assembly says or sings together, answering the versicle before it. have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world
Let us pray.
As we venerate the most holy Name of Jesus,
mercifully grant us, Lord,
that, savoring its sweetness in this life,
we may be filled with everlasting joy
in our heavenly homeland.
Through Christ our Lord.
The response — the line the assembly says or sings together, answering the versicle before it. Amen.
See also
- Enchiridion Indulgentiarum conc. 22 2°