Marian Prayers and Devotions

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O My Jesus, I offer thee the most Holy and Immaculate Heart of Mary in atonement for all the sinfulness of mankind and within Thy Holy Catholic Church, for all blasphemies, sacrileges, outrages, irreverence’s, ingratitude and insults against thee and thy Holy Name and especially in thy Most Holy Eucharist. 

Hail Mary

Hail Mary,
Full of Grace,
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary,
Mother of God,
pray for us sinners now,
and at the hour of our death. Amen

Magnificat

My soul doth magnify the Lord.
and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
Because He hath regarded the humility of his hand-maid;
For behold, from henceforth :
 all generations shall call me blessed.
Because he that is mighty hath done great things to me :
 and holy is his Name.
And his mercy is from generation to generations to them that fear Him : 
He hath showed might in his arm :
 He hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat :
 and hath exalted the humble.
He hath filled the hungry with good things :
 and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He hath received Israel His servant,
 being mindful of his mercy 
As he spoke to our fathers,
 to Abraham and to his seed for ever. Amen
Glory be to the Father etc.

The Angelus
(Traditionally recited daily at 6am, noon and 6pm)
V.  The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary,
R.  And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.

Hail Mary, full of Grace, The Lord is with Thee; Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen

V.  Behold the handmaid of the Lord.
R.  Be it done unto me according to thy Word.

Hail Mary, full of Grace, The Lord is with Thee; Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen

V.  And the Word was made flesh.
R.  And dwelt amongst us.

Hail Mary, full of Grace, The Lord is with Thee; Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen

V. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray: 
Pour forth, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His resurrection; through the same Christ our Lord.

R. Amen.

Regina Caeli

During Eastertide - ( Easter Sunday to Pentecost) recite the Regina Caeli

Queen of Heaven

V. Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia.
R. For He whom you did merit to bear, alleluia.
V. Has risen, as he said, alleluia.
R. Pray for us to God, alleluia.
V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, alleluia.
R. For the Lord has truly risen, alleluia.

Let us pray. O God, who gave joy to the world through the resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, grant we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of everlasting life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

http://www.ewtn.com/faith/teachings/maryd6c.htm

 O Jesus living in Mary

O Jesus living in Mary,
Come and live in Thy servants,
In the spirit of Thy  holiness,
In the fullness of Thy might,
In the truth of Thy virtues,
In the perfection of Thy ways,
In the communion of Thy  mysteries,
Subdue every hostile power
In thy spirit, for the glory of the Father.

The Little Crown of the Blessed Virgin

(Method as practised by Saint Louis Marie De Montfort - Should be included as part of Morning prayers)
Introductory prayer
Come Holy Ghost, fill the hearts of thy faithful and en-kindle within them the fire of thy love.
V. Send forth thy Spirit and they shall be created,
R. And thou shalt renew the face of thy earth.

I. Crown of Excellence
(To honour the divine maternity of the Blessed Virgin, her ineffable virginity, her purity without stain and her innumerable virtues.)

OUR FATHER
1. Hail Mary
Blessed art thou, O Virgin Mary, who didst bear the Lord, the Creator of the world; thou didst give birth to him who made thee and remainest a virgin forever.
V. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary,
R. Rejoice a thousand times!

2. Hail Mary
O Holy and Immaculate Virgin, I know not with what praise to extoll thee, since thou didst bear in thy womb the very one Whom the Heavens cannot contain.
V. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary,
R. Rejoice a thousand times!

3. Hail Mary
Thou art all fair, O Virgin Mary, and there is no stain in thee.
V. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary,
R. Rejoice a thousand times!

4. Hail Mary
Thy virtues, O Virgin, surpass the stars in number.
V. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary,
R. Rejoice a thousand times!
Glory be to the Father.

II. Crown of Power
(To honour the royalty of the Blessed Virgin, her magnificence, her universal mediation and the strength of her rule.)

OUR FATHER

5. Hail Mary
Glory be to thee, O empress of the world ! Bring us with thee to the joys of Heaven.
V. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary,
R. Rejoice a thousand times!

6. Hail Mary
Glory be to thee, O treasure, house of the Lord's graces! Grant us a share in thy riches.
V. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary,
R. Rejoice a thousand times!

7. Hail Mary
Glory be to thee, Mediatrix between God and man! Through thee may the Almighty be favourable to us.
V. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary,
R. Rejoice a thousand times!

8. Hail Mary
Glory be to thee, who destroyest heresies and crushest demons, be thou our loving guide.
V. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary,
R. Rejoice a thousand times!
Glory be to the Father.

III. Crown of Goodness
(To honour the mercy of the Blessed Virgin towards sinners, the poor, the just and the dying)

OUR FATHER
9. Hail Mary
Glory be to thee, O refuge of sinners ! Intercede for us with God.
V. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary,
R. Rejoice a thousand times!

10. Hail Mary
Glory be to thee, O Mother of orphans! Render the Almighty favourable to us.
V. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary,
R. Rejoice a thousand times!

11. Hail Mary
Glory be to thee, O joy of the just! Lead us with thee to the joys of Heaven.
V. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary,
R. Rejoice a thousand times!

12. Hail Mary
Glory be to thee who art ever ready to assist us in life and in death! Lead us with thee to the kingdom of Heaven!
V. Rejoice, O Virgin Mary,
R. Rejoice a thousand times!
Glory be to the Father.

LET US PRAY

Hail, Mary, Daughter of God the Father; Hail Mary, Mother of God the Son; Hail Mary, Spouse of the Holy Ghost; Hail, Mary Temple of the Most Holy Trinity; Hail, Mary, my mistress, my treasure, my joy, Queen of my heart; my Mother, my life, my sweetness, my dearest hope, yea, my heart and my soul! I am all thine and all that I have is thine, O Virgin blessed above all things ! Let thy soul be in me to magnify the Lord; Let thy Spirit be in me to rejoice in God . Set thyself, O faithful Virgin, as a seal upon my heart, that in thee and through thee I may be found faithful to God. Receive me O gracious Virgin, among those whom thou lovest and teachest, whom thou leadest, nourishest and protectest as thy children. Grant that for love of thee I may despise all earthly consolations and ever cling to those of heaven; until through the Holy Ghost, thy faithful Spouse, and through thee, His faithful Spouse,  Jesus Christ thy son be formed in me for the Glory of the Father. Amen.

Memorare
Remember O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help or sought thy inter-cession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee O Virgin of Virgins, my Mother! To thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy, hear and answer me . Amen.

Salve Regina 

Hail Holy Queen Mother of Mercy, hail ,our life, our sweetness and our hope.  To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve, to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us, and after this our exile, show unto us the Blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O Clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary, V. Pray for us O Holy Mother of God, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.

Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity, one God.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of the Church,
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 Saviour,
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,
Spiritual vessel,
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 families
Queen of peace.

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.
Christ hear us,
Christ graciously hear us.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.
Grant unto us, Thy servants, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, 
at all times to enjoy health of soul and body; and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin,
when freed from the sorrows of this present life, to enter into that joy which hath no end.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Maria Vincit, Maria Regnat, Maria Imperat

Praises for Mary

(on the model of the Divine praises)

For private devotion only

FOR PRIVATE DEVOTION ONLY

Blessed be Mary,

Blessed be Her Holy Name

Blessed be Mary, Mother of Jesus; True God and True Man,

Blessed be the Name of Mary, Virgin & Mother

Blessed be Her Most Holy & Immaculate Heart,

Blessed be Her Holy martyrdom at the foot of the cross,

Blessed be Mary, Mother of Jesus in the Most Holy Sacrament of the altar,

Blessed be the Great Mother of God, Mary Most Holy,

Blessed be Her Most Holy and Immaculate Conception,

Blessed be Her Holy birth and childhood,

Blessed be Mary in Her poverty, sufferings and sorrows,

Blessed be Her Divine Motherhood,

Blessed be Her Most Beautiful, Chaste and Holy Soul,

Blessed be Her sublime purity and chastity,

Blessed be Her Glorious and Sacred Virginity,

Blessed be Her Most Resplendent and Unsurpassed Beauty,

Blessed be Mary, Tabernacle of the Most High

Blessed be Her Glorious Assumption & Coronation,

Blessed be Mary in all Her Merits and Virtues,

Blessed be Her Glorious Victories & Triumphs throughout the ages,

Blessed be Mary, Co-Redemptrix, Mediatrix and Advocate.

Blessed be Mary in Her Angels and in Her Saints

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Prayers and Devotions to Saint Joseph

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The Practice of the Nine First Wednesdays
A Devotion Promulgated by the Pious Union of St. Joseph

Every Wednesday is dedicated in a special way to St. Joseph. Make the Nine First Wednesdays [in a manner similar to the Nine First Fridays of the Sacred Heart in honor of St. Joseph for a happy death, for yourself and your dear ones. As charity is one of the best ways to be worthy of the grace of a happy death, offer your First Wednesday Mass and Communion and devotions in honor of St. Joseph in a special way for the salvation of the dying, most especially for an undying sinner who is to lose his soul without the grace of final repentance.

Our Lord permits St. Joseph to take from His Divine treasury with full hands in order to give souls the treasures of Divine grace and mercy, like Joseph, the son of Jacob, who took corn from the granaries of the King of Egypt to feed his brethren and all who had recourse to him. From the heights of Heaven, the King of Glory speaks to us the same words as Pharao spoke to the starving people of Egypt: "Go to Joseph."

Nine First Wednesday’s devotion

The Practice of the Nine First Wednesdays
A Devotion Promulgated by the Pious Union of St. Joseph

Every Wednesday is dedicated in a special way to St. Joseph. Make the Nine First Wednesdays [in a manner similar to the Nine First Fridays of the Sacred Heart in honor of St. Joseph for a happy death, for yourself and your dear ones. As charity is one of the best ways to be worthy of the grace of a happy death, offer your First Wednesday Mass and Communion and devotions in honor of St. Joseph in a special way for the salvation of the dying, most especially for an undying sinner who is to lose his soul without the grace of final repentance.

Our Lord permits St. Joseph to take from His Divine treasury with full hands in order to give souls the treasures of Divine grace and mercy, like Joseph, the son of Jacob, who took corn from the granaries of the King of Egypt to feed his brethren and all who had recourse to him. From the heights of Heaven, the King of Glory speaks to us the same words as Pharao spoke to the starving people of Egypt: "Go to Joseph." 

The Go to Joseph Prayers

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In the miseries of this vale of tears, to whom shall we have recourse, O blessed Joseph, if not to thee, to whom thy beloved spouse Mary entrusted all her rich treasures, that thou might keep them to our advantage? "go to my spouse, Joseph," Mary seems to say to us, "and he will comfort you, he will deliver you from the misfortunes which now oppress you and will make you happy and contented" Have pity on us, therefore, O St. Joseph; have pity on us through that love which thou didst cherish toward a spouse so worthy and amiable.

Our Father ... Hail Mary ... Glory Be ...

II

We are fully conscious that we have offended the justice of God by our sins and deserve His most severe chastisements. Not what shall be our place of refuge? "go to Joseph," Jesus seems to say to us; "Go to Joseph, in whom I was well pleased and whom I had for My foster father. To him, as to a father, I have communicated all power, that he may use it for your good according to his own desire." Pity us, therefore, O blessed Joseph, pity us, for the great love thou didst bear toward a Son so admirable and so dear.

Our Father ... Hail Mary ... Glory Be ...

III

Unhappily the sins we have committed call down upon the heaviest scourges: this we must confess. In what ark shall we take refuge in order to be saved? Where shall we find the blessed rainbow that shall give us comfort and hope in the midst of our afflictions? "Go to Joseph," the Eternal father seems to say to us: "Go to him who took My place on earth with regard to My Son made man. I entrusted to his keeping My Son, who is the unfailing source of grace; therefore, every grace is in his hands." Pity us, then, dear St. Joseph, pity us by thy great love for Almighty God, Who has been so generous to thee.

Our Father ... Hail Mary ... Glory Be ...

http://catholictradition.org/Joseph/joseph5.htm

The Devotion of the Seven Sorrows and Seven Joys of St. Joseph

1. O chaste Spouse of Mary most holy, glorious St. Joseph, great was the trouble and anguish of thy heart when thou wert minded to put away privately thine inviolate Spouse, yet thy joy was unspeakable when the surpassing mystery of the Incarnation was made known to thee by the Angel!

By this sorrow and this joy, we beseech thee to comfort our souls, both now and in the sorrows of our final hour, with the joy of a good life and a holy death after the pattern of thine own, in the arms of Jesus and Mary.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be ...

2. O most blessed Patriarch, glorious St. Joseph, who was chosen to be the foster father of the Word made flesh, thy sorrow at seeing the Child Jesus born in such poverty was suddenly changed into heavenly exultation when thou didst hear the angelic hymn and beheld the glories of that resplendent night.

By this sorrow and this joy, we implore thee to obtain for us the grace to pass over from life's pathway to hear the angelic songs of praise, and to rejoice in the shining splendor of celestial glory.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be ...

3. O glorious St. Joseph, thou faithfully obeyed the law of God, and thy heart was pierced at the sight of the Precious Blood that was shed by the Infant Savior during His Circumcision, but the Name of Jesus gave thee new life and filled thee with quiet joy.

By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us the grace to be freed from all sin during life, and to die rejoicing, with the Holy Name of Jesus in our hearts and on our lips.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be . . .

4. O most faithful Saint who shared the mysteries of our Redemption, glorious St. Joseph, the prophecy of Simeon regarding the sufferings of Jesus and Mary caused thee to shudder with mortal dread, but at the same time filled thee with a blessed joy for the salvation and glorious which, he foretold, would be attained by countless souls.

By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us that we may be among the number of those, who through merits of Jesus and the intercession of Mary the Virgin Mother, are predestined to a glorious resurrection.
Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be ...

5. O most watchful Guardian of the Incarnate Son of God, glorious St. Joseph, what toil was thine in supporting and waiting upon the Son of the most high God, especially in the flight into Egypt! Yet at the same time, how thou didst rejoice to have always near you God Himself, and to see the idols of the Egyptians fall prostrate to the ground before Him.

By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us the grace of keeping ourselves in safety from the infernal tyrant, especially by flight from dangerous occasions; may every idol of earthly affection fall from our hearts; may we be wholly employed in serving Jesus and Mary, and for them alone may we live and happily die.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be ...

6. O glorious St. Joseph, an angel on earth, thou didst marvel to see the King of Heaven obedient to thy commands, but thy consolation in bringing Jesus out of the land of Egypt was troubled by the fear of Archelaus; nevertheless, being assured by the Angel, thou dwelt in gladness at Nazareth with Jesus and Mary.

By this sorrow and this joy, obtain for us that our hearts may be delivered from harmful fears, so that we may rejoice in peace of conscience and may live in safety with Jesus and Mary and may, like thee, die in their company.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be ...

7. O glorious St. Joseph, pattern of all holiness, when thou didst lose, through no fault of thine own, the Child Jesus, thou sought Him sorrowing for the space of three days, until with great joy, thou didst find Him again in the Temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors.

By this sorrow and this joy, we supplicate thee, with our hearts upon our lips, to keep us from ever having the misfortune to lose Jesus through mortal sin; but if this supreme misfortune should befall us, grant that we may seek Him with unceasing sorrow until we find Him again, ready to show us His great mercy, especially at the hour of death; so that we may pass over to enjoy His presence in Heaven; and there in company with thee, may we sing the praises of His Divine mercy forever.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be ... Antiphon. And Jesus Himself was beginning about the age of thirty, being the Son of Joseph. V. Pray for us, O holy Joseph, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let Us Pray. O God, Who in Thine ineffable Providence didst vouchsafe to choose Blessed Joseph to be the spouse of Thy most holy Mother, grant we beseech Thee, that he whom we venerate as our protector on earth may be our intercessor in Heaven. Who lives and reigns forever and ever. Amen.

http://www.catholictradition.org/Joseph/joseph9.htm

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Litanies

Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus
For private recitation.

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
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 Spirit,
have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
have mercy on us. Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the Eternal Father,
save us.
Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word of God,
save us.
Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament,
save us.
Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in the Agony,
save us.
Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the Scourging,
save us.
Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns,
save us.
Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross,
save us.
Blood of Christ, price of our salvation,
save us.
Blood of Christ, Without Which there is no forgiveness,
save us.
Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls,
save us.
Blood of Christ, stream of mercy,
save us.
Blood of Christ, victor over demons,
save us.
Blood of Christ, courage of Martyrs,
save us.
Blood of Christ, strength of Confessors,
save us.
Blood of Christ, bringing forth Virgins,
save us.
Blood of Christ, help of those in peril,
save us.
Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened,
save us.
Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow,
save us.
Blood of Christ, hope of thepenitent,
save us.
Blood of Christ, consolationof the dying,
save us.
Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness of hearts,
save us.
Blood of Christ, pledge of eternal life,
save us. Blood of Christ, freeing souls from purgatory,
save us.
Blood of Christ, most worthyof all glory and honor,
save us. Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world,
spare us, O Lord!.
Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us, O Lord!.
Lamb of God, Who take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us, O Lord!V. Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, in Thy Blood.
R. And made us, for our God, a Kingdom. Let us pray.
Almighty and eternal God, Thou hast appointed Thine only-begotten Son the Redeemer of the world, and willed to be appeased by His Blood. Grant we beg ofThee, that we may worthily adore this price of our salvation, and through its power be safeguarded from the evils of the present life, so that we may rejoice in its fruits forever in Heaven. Through the same Christ our Lord. R. Amen.

courtesy of http://www.catholictradition.org/Litanies/litany3.htm

Litany of the Sacred Heart

 
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,

  God the Holy Ghost,

  Holy Trinity, one God, 

Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father, have mercy on us.

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

  Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God, 

Heart of Jesus, of infinite 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, burning furnace of charity, 

Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and love,

  Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love, 

Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues,

  Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise,

  Heart of Jesus, King and centre of all hearts,

  Heart of Jesus, in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge,

  Heart of Jesus, in whom dwells all the fullness of divinity,

  Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father was well pleased,

  Heart of Jesus, of whose fullness we have all received,

  Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills,

  Heart of Jesus, patient and most merciful,

  Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke Thee, 

Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness, 

Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins, 

Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium,

  Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offences,

  Heart of Jesus, obedient unto death, 

Heart of Jesus, pierced with 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 for sin, 

Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who trust in Thee,

  Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in Thee,

  Heart of Jesus, delight of all  the saints,

 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. 

V. Jesus, meek and humble of Heart, 

R. Make our hearts like unto Thine. 
Let us pray.

Almighty and everlasting God, graciously regard the Heart of Thy well-beloved Son and the acts of praise and satisfaction which He renders Thee on behalf of us sinners; and through their merit grant pardon to us who implore Thy mercy, in the name of the Thy Son Jesus Christ; Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen.

 Litany of Humility

For private devotion

O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being loved, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being extolled, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being honoured, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being praised, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being preferred to others, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being consulted, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being approved, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being humiliated, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being despised, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of suffering rebukes, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being calumniated, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being forgotten, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being ridiculed, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being wronged, Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being suspected, Deliver me, Jesus.
That others may be loved more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be esteemed more than I, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That, in the opinion of the world,
others may increase and I may decrease, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be chosen and I set aside, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be praised and I unnoticed, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be preferred to me in everything, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should, Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Ghost,
Holy Trinity, one God.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of the Church,
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 Saviour,
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,
Spiritual vessel,
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 families
Queen of peace.

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.
Christ hear us,
Christ graciously hear us.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.
Grant unto us, Thy servants, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, 
at all times to enjoy health of soul and body; and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin,
when freed from the sorrows of this present life, to enter into that joy which hath no end.
Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 

Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

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 Spirit,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God,
Have mercy on us.

Heart of Mary, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, like unto the Heart of God, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, united to the Heart of Jesus, etc.
Heart of Mary, instrument of the Holy Ghost…
Heart of Mary, sanctuary of the Divine Trinity…
Heart of Mary, tabernacle of God Incarnat…
Heart of Mary, immaculate from thy creation…
Heart of Mary, full of grace…
Heart of Mary, blessed among all hearts…
Heart of Mary, throne of glory…
Heart of Mary, most humble…
Heart of Mary, holocaust of Divine Love…
Heart of Mary, fastened to the Cross with Jesus Crucified…
Heart of Mary, comfort of the afflicted…
Heart of Mary, refuge of sinners…
Heart of Mary, hope of the agonizing…
Heart of Mary, seat of mercy…

Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.

Christ hear us,
Christ, graciously hear us.

V. Immaculate Mary, meek and humble of heart,
Make our hearts like unto the Heart of Jesus.

Let Us Pray

O most merciful God, Who, for the salvation of sinners and the refuge of the miserable, was pleased that the Most Pure Heart of Mary should be most like in charity and pity to the Divine Heart of Thy Son, Jesus Christ, grant that we who commemorate this sweet and loving Heart may by the merits and intercession of the same Blessed Virgin, merit to be found like to the Heart of Jesus, through the same Christ Our Lord.

R. Amen.

This litany was composed by John Henry (Cardinal) Newman shortly after he converted to Catholicism in 1845.

http://www.saint-mike.org/library/litanies/immaculateheart.html

LITANY OF THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (alternative)

Lord, have mercy on us. – LORD, HAVE MERCY ON US.
Christ, have mercy on us. – CHRIST, HAVE MERCY ON US.
Lord, 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 Spirit, Sanctifier of souls, – HAVE MERCY ON US.
Holy Trinity, One God, – HAVE MERCY ON US.

Heart of Mary, always immaculate,
– PRAY FOR US. (Repeat after each line.)

Heart of Mary, full of grace,
Heart of Mary, blessed among all hearts,
Heart of Mary, tabernacle of the Most Holy Trinity,
Heart of Mary, most similar to the Heart of Jesus,
Heart of Mary, object of indulgences of the Heart of Jesus,
Heart of Mary, as beautiful as the lily among thorns,
Heart of Mary, crowned with the roses of innocence,
Heart of Mary, always hidden from the snares of the enemy,
Heart of Mary, mediator between God and men,
Heart of Mary, guarding the secrets of heaven,
Heart of Mary, abyss of humility,
Heart of Mary, throne of mercy,
Heart of Mary, who loves the Father with a Daughter’s love,
Heart of Mary, united to the Son with a Mother’s love,
Heart of Mary, united to the Holy Spirit with a Spouse’s love,
Heart of Mary, ocean of goodness,
Heart of Mary, miracle of innocence and purity,
Heart of Mary, mirror of all divine perfection,
Heart of Mary, where the Blood of Christ, the price of our redemption, was formed,
Heart of Mary, whose desires sped up the salvation of the world,
Heart of Mary, which obtained grace for sinners,
Heart of Mary, which most faithfully keeps the words and actions of Jesus,
Heart of Mary, pierced by the sword of sorrow,
Heart of Mary, most afflicted by the Passion of Christ,
Heart of Mary, nailed to the Cross with Christ,
Heart of Mary, buried by sorrow with Jesus in the tomb,
Heart of Mary, enlivened by joy in the Resurrection,
Heart of Mary, full of sweetness in the Ascension of Jesus,
Heart of Mary, crowned with the new fullness of grace coming from the Holy Spirit,
Heart of Mary, consolation of the afflicted,
Heart of Mary, refuge of sinners,
Heart of Mary, hope and sweet aid of those who love you,
Heart of Mary, help of the dying,
Heart of Mary, joy of all saints, – PRAY FOR US.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, – FORGIVE US, LORD.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, – HEAR US, LORD.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, – HAVE MERCY ON US.

Jesus Christ, hear us. – JESUS CHRIST, GRACIOUSLY HEAR US.

V. Pray for us, Immaculate Heart of Mary,
R. That we may be worthy of obtaining the promises of Christ.

Let us pray:
God of goodness, You filled the most holy and immaculate Heart of Mary with feelings of mercy and kindness, which fill the Heart of Jesus Christ, Your Son. Grant to all those who honour this virginal Heart the grace to keep until death in perfect harmony with the feelings and inclinations of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit for ever and ever.
– AMEN.

 https://prayers4reparation.wordpress.com/2012/05/29/litany-of-the-immaculate-heart-of-mary/

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