Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
- Ngechent
- Oct 28, 2024
- 3 min read
Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Before we pray let’s find out what this prayer is all about.
The Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ is a Catholic prayer that venerates the blood shed by Jesus Christ during His Passion. It’s a powerful devotion promoting spiritual growth, mercy, and redemption.
History:This Litany originated in the 19th century, inspired by the writings of St. Gaspar del Bufalo (1786-1837), an Italian priest.
Structure:The Litany consists of:
1. Invocation: “Lord, have mercy on us.”2. 10 sets of petitions, each addressing the Precious Blood.3. Response: “Save us.”4. Closing prayer.
Purpose:The Litany:
1. Honors Christ’s sacrifice and redemption.2. Seeks mercy, forgiveness, and reconciliation.3. Invokes spiritual growth and sanctification.4. Offers thanksgiving for salvation.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, hear us. Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously 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 or God, save us. Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament, save us. Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in 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 the penitent, save us. Blood of Christ, consolation of 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 worthy of all glory and honor, save us. Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord. Lamb of God, who taketh 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 of Thee, 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. Amen.
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