Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

℣.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

Heart of Jesus, Son of the eternal Father

Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit in the womb of the Virgin Mother

Heart of Jesus, one with the eternal Word

Heart of Jesus, infinite in majesty

Heart of Jesus, holy temple of God

Heart of Jesus, tabernacle of the Most High

Heart of Jesus, house of God and gate of heaven

Heart of Jesus, aflame with love for us

Heart of Jesus, source of justice and love

Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love

Heart of Jesus, well-spring of all virtue

Heart of Jesus, worthy of all praise

Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts

Heart of Jesus, treasure-house of wisdom and knowledge

Heart of Jesus, in whom there dwells the fullness of God

Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father is well pleased

Heart of Jesus, from whose fullness we have all received

Heart of Jesus, desire of the eternal hills

Heart of Jesus, patient and full of mercy

Heart of Jesus, generous to all who turn to you

Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness

Heart of Jesus, atonement for our sins

Heart of Jesus, overwhelmed with insults

Heart of Jesus, broken for our sins

Heart of Jesus, obedient even to death

Heart of Jesus, pierced by a lance

Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation

Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection

Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation

Heart of Jesus, victim of our sins

Heart of Jesus, salvation of all who trust in you

Heart of Jesus, hope of all who die in you

Heart of Jesus, delight of all the saints

℟.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. Jesus, gentle and humble of heart.

℟.The response — the line the assembly says or sings together, answering the versicle before it. Touch our hearts and make them like your own.

Let us pray.

Grant, we pray, almighty God,

that we, who glory in the Heart of your beloved Son

and recall the wonders of his love for us,

may be made worthy to receive

an overflowing measure of grace

from that fount of heavenly gifts.

Through Christ our Lord.

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