LITANIES OF LOVE
Litanies are special prayers, cousins to chant in that they are songs
praising the loveliness of God. They reflect His wondrous melody of
monotony, the ever-repeating rhythm of creation. Litanies are prayers of
life and love. Sing them in your heart.
+Litany of the Holy Spirit +Litany of the Good Shepherd +Litany of Mary +Litany of St Mary Magdalen +Litany of Thanksgiving
God the Father, I adore You
God the Son, I adore You
God the Holy Spirit, I adore You
Holy Trinity, ever One, I adore You
and unite with you in trust
Blessed Mother Mary, spouse of the Holy Spirit,
guide me in prayer, that I may truly be open to
the work of the Spirit
in whom you assented
and in whom you brought Redemption to the
world.
Holy Spirit, source of all love, rectify me
Holy Spirit, through whom all was created,
sanctify me,
Holy Spirit, bond of the Father and the Son,
sanctify me
Holy Spirit, unfathomable mystery of God's
union, sanctify me
Holy Spirit, through whom God is incarnate,
sanctify me
Holy Spirit, in whom divinity is mine, sanctify
me
Source of every impulse of goodness, sanctify
me
Depth of holy thirst, sanctify me
Fountain of parched hearts, sanctify me
Haven of the refugee, sanctify me
Suffusing force of Divine passion, sanctify me
Conqueror of the defiant will, sanctify me
Cajoler of the stubborn heart, sanctify me
Jester of the glum, sanctify me
Laugh of the happy child, sanctify me
Propeller of the timid will, sanctify me
Guide of the perplexed, sanctify me
Eloquence of the awkward, sanctify me
Silence of the babbling soul, sanctify me
Solace of the wounded, sanctify me
Companion of the lonely, sanctify me
Courage of the oppressed, sanctify me
Tranquility of the fearful, sanctify me
Guard of the Christian soldier, sanctify me
Fierce fire of forgiveness, sanctify me
Breath of reborn hope, sanctity me
Abiding joy of the faithful, sanctify me
Spirit of all holy desires, sanctify me.
Guide me in this life
and protect me in my death,
raising me to perfect union,
so with your saints
I may always praise you
and abide in you forever.
Come, Holy Spirit!
Renew us in your love!
Amen Amen Amen
God the Father of the Lamb,
have mercy on us
God the Son, sacrificial Lamb,
have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit, Life of the Lamb,
have mercy on us.
0 Good Jesus, Shepherd of the just, hear us.
Vigilant Finder of lost sheep, guide us.
Fervent Hope of the fallen lamb, guide us.
Constant Gatherer of a broken flock, guide us.
0 Good Shepherd, hear your sheep.
Purest shelter of the yearning heart, feed us.
Perpetual Feast of the hungry soul, feed us.
Lasting Bread of perfect Life, feed us.
Good Shepherd, hear your sheep.
Patient Tamer of rebellious wills, shear us.
Loyal Teacher of all kind commands, shear us.
Tender Purger of all blemish of sin, shear us.
Good Shepherd, hear your sheep.
From the lures of false shepherds hiding in your guise,
protect us.
From mirages of richer fields, conquering our minds,
protect us.
From diseases of the soul, separating us from your flock,
protect us.
0 Good Shepherd, at once the Guard and Lamb,
who knows well the sheep He leads,
Guide us, feed us, shear us,
and bid us come unto You,
delighting in your heavenly pasture,
and praising You
forever and ever,
Amen.
Lord, Father of the
Mother, hear us
Lord, Spouse of the Virgin, hear us
Lord, Child of the Daughter, hear us
Lord, all in all to Our Lady, hear us
Mother of divine
mercy,
Carrier of the Word,
show us your Son
and hear our plea
Delight of the
Trinity, pray for us
Immaculate creation of the Lord, pray for us
Above all the angels, pray for us
Child of the eternal Father, pray for us
Handmaiden of the Most high, pray for us
Vessel of innocence, pray for us
Eager anticipation of rebirth, pray for us
Bearer of good fruit, pray for us
Birthplace of God, pray for us
New mother of mankind, pray for us
First temple of the Church, pray for us
Guardian of truth, pray for us
Spouse of love, pray for us
Faithful wife of paternal protection, pray for us
Heart of a holy family, pray for us
Leaven of heavenly food, pray for us
Conduit of pure grace, pray for us
Practice of virtue, pray for us
Finder of the missing, pray for us
Consoler of the wounded, pray for us
Instigator of miracles, pray for us
Companion in the way of Calvary, pray for us
Mourner in the cross, pray for us
Caretaker of the Body of Christ, pray for us
Hope in the resurrection, pray for us
Reunion in the Lord, pray for us
Perfection of the Holy Spirit, pray for us
Queen of the throne of creation, pray for us
Mantle of all the saints, pray for us
Sure guide in the heart of the Lord, pray for us
Cause of our joy, pray for us
O Mary conceived without sin, hear your children
O new Eve, hear your children
Mother of all, hear the plea of your children
Dear Lord of the
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
help us to follow the pure song of her love:
May Thy will be done.
Amen.+
12/8/97
· Lord I am not worthy, hear me
· Lord I am not worthy, heal me
· Lord I am not worthy, have mercy on me
medieval illumination of St Mary Magdalene and the priest
Saint Mary Magdalen, pray for us
Saint Mary Magdalen, servant of Jesus, pray for us
Saint Mary Magdalen, chosen by Him, pray for us
Freed from the slavery of possession, pray for us
Vessel of sincere repentance, pray for us
Giver of a grateful heart, pray for us
Eager student of the Word, pray for us
Devoted companion of the Lord, pray for us
Participant in His Passion, pray for us
Comforter at the crucifixion, pray for us
Mourner at the borrowed tomb, pray for us
Preserver of the Body of Christ, pray for us
First witness to the triumph over death, pray for us
Proclaimer of the good news, pray for us
Steadfast in your fidelity, pray for us
Constant in your love, pray for us
Humble in your acceptance of mercy, pray for us
Beacon of hope for
holiness, pray for us
Bonded in His unity, pray for us
Saint Mary Magdalen,
reassurance for us sinners,
sister of our souls,
sign of His forgiveness,
Saint Mary Magdalen,
lead us to Him
Saint Mary Magdalen,
show us to Him
Saint Mary Magdalen,
present us to Him
Saint Mary Magdalen,
lover of the Truth and consoler in His pain,
be our patient guide+
7/22/96
icon by the hand of Sheila Pritchard
Holy Mighty God,
Holy Humble God,
Holy All-Giving God,
Holy, Holy, Holy
God the Father, source of all life,
receive our prayer.
God the Son, giver of hope,
receive our prayer.
God the Spirit, speaker of love,
receive our prayer.
For all that You so generously provide,
we thank You, Lord.
For every revolving day,
we thank You, Lord.
For each new burst of life,
we thank You, Lord.
For holding us in Your heart before we came to be,
we thank You, Lord.
For sustaining us with each breath,
we thank You, Lord.
For embracing us within our faults,
we thank You, Lord.
For every chance to give, to return what is Yours,
we thank You, Lord.
For all the beautiful delights You shine,
we thank You, Lord.
For all the trials and crosses You bear with us consolingly,
we thank You, Lord.
For each misstep permitted to help us learn to walk,
we thank You, Lord.
For those You always send to assist us on the way,
we thank You, Lord
For Your holy family,
we thank You, Lord.
For the ones You share with us--our relatives and friends,
we thank You, Lord.
For all who serve in this great feast,
we thank you, Lord.
For those who try our patience most,
we thank You, Lord.
For inviting us to trust in You for each little need,
we thank You, Lord.
For the promise of eternal joy,
we thank You, Lord.
For the communion of saints who beckon us to join,
we thank You, Lord.
For the share in Your divinity, beyond all comprehension,
we thank You, Lord with all our being.
Have mercy on us, Lord,
and give to us a grateful heart that beats only in You
and finds eternal peace.+
Thanksgiving, 1996
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