Litany of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary

The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary - a simple and easy form of prayer - occupies a privileged rank among the prayers recommended by the Church to the Christian people. It is a varied and intense praise of Mary, and a humble request for Her mediation: “Pray for us”. A centuries-old tradition of many religious families is to sing these Litany prayers in honor of the glorious Mother of Christ every Saturday evening. This Litany is at once a moving recognition of Mary’s sovereign sanctity, an act of faith in Her power, and a confident supplication for Her intercession. Lord, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, 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.
  • Holy Mother of God,
    pray...
  • Holy Virgin of virgins,
  • Mother of Christ,
  • Mother of divine grace,
  • Mother most pure,
  • Mother most chaste,
  • Mother inviolate,
  • Mother undefiled,
  • Mother most amiable,
  • Mother most admirable,
  • Mother of good counsel,
  • Mother of our Creator,
  • Mother of our Savior,
  • 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,
  • Vessel filled with the Holy Spirit,
  • Vessel of honor,
  • 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,
  • 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 peace,
  • Queen of the Clergy,
  • Queen of the Holy Church,


  • Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, 
    spare us, O Lord.
  • Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, 
    graciously hear us, O Lord.
  • Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, 
    have mercy on us.
  • Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,
    That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

 

Let Us Pray. – Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we Thy Servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy eternal happiness. Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.