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Litany of the Holy Name
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Litany of the Holy Name

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The Litany of the Holy Name is a Catholic prayer invoking Jesus through dozens of His scriptural and theological titles. Developed in the 15th century and popularized by Franciscan saints, it honors the power of Jesus's name. The litany asks for mercy and deliverance from evil by meditating on His divine attributes.

Prayer Text

Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear us. Jesus, 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. Jesus, Son of the living God, have mercy on us. Jesus, splendor of the Father, have mercy on us. Jesus, brightness of eternal light, have mercy on us. Jesus, King of glory, have mercy on us. Jesus, sun of justice, have mercy on us. Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary, have mercy on us. Jesus, most amiable, have mercy on us. Jesus, most admirable, have mercy on us. Jesus, mighty God, have mercy on us. Jesus, Father of the world to come, have mercy on us. Jesus, angel of great counsel, have mercy on us. Jesus, most powerful, have mercy on us. Jesus, most patient, have mercy on us. Jesus, most obedient, have mercy on us. Jesus, meek and humble of heart, have mercy on us. Jesus, lover of chastity, have mercy on us. Jesus, lover of us, have mercy on us. Jesus, God of peace, have mercy on us. Jesus, author of life, have mercy on us. Jesus, model of virtues, have mercy on us. Jesus, zealous lover of souls, have mercy on us. Jesus, our God, have mercy on us. Jesus, our refuge, have mercy on us. Jesus, Father of the poor, have mercy on us. Jesus, treasure of the faithful, have mercy on us. Jesus, Good Shepherd, have mercy on us. Jesus, true light, have mercy on us. Jesus, eternal wisdom, have mercy on us. Jesus, infinite goodness, have mercy on us. Jesus, our way and our life, have mercy on us. Jesus, joy of angels, have mercy on us. Jesus, King of patriarchs, have mercy on us. Jesus, master of apostles, have mercy on us. Jesus, teacher of evangelists, have mercy on us. Jesus, strength of martyrs, have mercy on us. Jesus, light of confessors, have mercy on us. Jesus, purity of virgins, have mercy on us. Jesus, crown of all saints, have mercy on us. Be merciful, spare us, O Jesus. Be merciful, graciously hear us, O Jesus. From all evil, deliver us, O Jesus. From all sin, deliver us, O Jesus. From Thy wrath, deliver us, O Jesus. From the snares of the devil, deliver us, O Jesus. From the spirit of fornication, deliver us, O Jesus. From everlasting death, deliver us, O Jesus. From the neglect of Thy inspirations, deliver us, O Jesus. Through the mystery of Thy holy Incarnation, deliver us, O Jesus. Through Thy nativity, deliver us, O Jesus. Through Thine infancy, deliver us, O Jesus. Through Thy most divine life, deliver us, O Jesus. Through Thy labors, deliver us, O Jesus. Through Thine agony and Passion, deliver us, O Jesus. Through Thy Cross and dereliction, deliver us, O Jesus. Through Thy sufferings, deliver us, O Jesus. Through Thy death and burial, deliver us, O Jesus. Through Thy Resurrection, deliver us, O Jesus. Through Thine Ascension, deliver us, O Jesus. Through Thine institution of the Most Holy Eucharist, deliver us, O Jesus. Through Thy joys, deliver us, O Jesus. Through Thy glory, deliver us, O Jesus. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Jesus. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Jesus. Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Jesus. Jesus, hear us. Jesus, graciously hear us. Let us pray. O Lord Jesus Christ, who hast said: Ask, and ye shall receive; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you; mercifully attend to our supplications, and grant us the gift of Thy divine charity, that we may ever love Thee with our whole heart and with all our words and deeds, and may never cease from praising Thee. Make us, O Lord, to have a perpetual fear and love of Thy holy Name, for Thou never failest to help and govern those whom Thou dost bring up in Thy steadfast love: who livest and reignest world without end. Amen.

What is the Litany of the Holy Name?

This litany's origins trace to the 15th century, with its promotion by Franciscan saints Bernardine of Siena and John Capistrano. Their fervent preaching on devotion to the Holy Name of Jesus inspired its structure. While private versions existed for centuries, Pope Leo XIII officially approved a version for public use in 1886. The prayer reflects the Church's ancient reverence for the name of Jesus, which the Catechism of the Catholic Church calls "the divine name that alone brings salvation" (CCC 432).

What does the Litany of the Holy Name mean?

The Litany of the Holy Name is a deep meditation on the person of Jesus Christ. By invoking His many titles from Scripture and Tradition, the faithful explore the mystery of who He is: Son of God, Redeemer, Good Shepherd, and more. This repetition fosters reverence and love for His name, which, according to St. Paul, is "the name that is above every name" (Philippians 2:9). The prayer cultivates trust in His power to save and deliver us from all evil.

When Do Catholics Pray the Litany of the Holy Name?

This litany is especially appropriate on the Feast of the Holy Name of Jesus, celebrated on January 3rd. It is also a powerful prayer of reparation for acts of blasphemy or irreverence toward God. Many of the faithful pray it during Eucharistic adoration, as part of a personal novena, or when seeking strength and deliverance from specific temptations. Its focus on Christ's power makes it suitable for any time of need or thanksgiving.

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