Litany of the Most Precious Blood

℣.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

℟.The response — the line the assembly says or sings together, answering the versicle before it. be our salvation

Blood of Christ, only Son of the Father

Blood of Christ, incarnate Word

Blood of Christ, of the new and eternal covenant

Blood of Christ, that spilled to the ground

Blood of Christ, that flowed at the scourging

Blood of Christ, dripping from the thorns

Blood of Christ, shed on the cross

Blood of Christ, the price of our redemption

Blood of Christ, our only claim to pardon

Blood of Christ, our blessing cup

Blood of Christ, in which we are washed

Blood of Christ, torrent of mercy

Blood of Christ, that overcomes evil

Blood of Christ, strength of the martyrs

Blood of Christ, endurance of the saints

Blood of Christ, that makes the barren fruitful

Blood of Christ, protection of the threatened

Blood of Christ, comfort of the weary

Blood of Christ, solace of the mourner

Blood of Christ, hope of the repentant

Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying

Blood of Christ, our peace and refreshment

Blood of Christ, our pledge of life

Blood of Christ, by which we pass to glory

Blood of Christ, most worthy of honor

℟.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

℣.The versicle — the line the one leading the prayer says or sings alone. The assembly answers it with the response that follows. Lord, you redeemed us by your blood.

℟.The response — the line the assembly says or sings together, answering the versicle before it. You have made us a kingdom to serve our God.

Let us pray.

O God, who by the Precious Blood of your Only Begotten Son

have redeemed the whole world,

preserve in us the work of your mercy,

so that, ever honoring the mystery of our salvation,

we may merit to obtain its fruits.

Through Christ our Lord.

℟.The response — the line the assembly says or sings together, answering the versicle before it. Amen.