Litany of Loreto
A centuries-old string of titles for Mary, prayed at the shrine of Loreto since the sixteenth century. Each invocation is a small window onto who she is — Mother, Virgin, Queen — and each answer the same trusting request: pray for us. We do not analyze the titles; we let them wash over us like waves.
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, 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 Ghost, ℟ Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, ℟ Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, ℟ pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, ℟ pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, ℟ pray for us.
Mother of Christ, ℟ pray for us.
Mother of the Church, ℟ pray for us.
Mother of Mercy, ℟ pray for us.
Mother of divine grace, ℟ pray for us.
Mother of Hope, ℟ pray for us.
Mother most pure, ℟ pray for us.
Mother most chaste, ℟ pray for us.
Mother inviolate, ℟ pray for us.
Mother undefiled, ℟ pray for us.
Mother most amiable, ℟ pray for us.
Mother most admirable, ℟ pray for us.
Mother of good counsel, ℟ pray for us.
Mother of our Creator, ℟ pray for us.
Mother of our Savior, ℟ pray for us.
Virgin most prudent, ℟ pray for us.
Virgin most venerable, ℟ pray for us.
Virgin most renowned, ℟ pray for us.
Virgin most powerful, ℟ pray for us.
Virgin most merciful, ℟ pray for us.
Virgin most faithful, ℟ pray for us.
Mirror of justice, ℟ pray for us.
Seat of wisdom, ℟ pray for us.
Cause of our joy, ℟ pray for us.
Spiritual vessel, ℟ pray for us.
Vessel of honor, ℟ pray for us.
Singular vessel of devotion, ℟ pray for us.
Mystical rose, ℟ pray for us.
Tower of David, ℟ pray for us.
Tower of ivory, ℟ pray for us.
House of gold, ℟ pray for us.
Ark of the Covenant, ℟ pray for us.
Gate of Heaven, ℟ pray for us.
Morning star, ℟ pray for us.
Health of the sick, ℟ pray for us.
Refuge of sinners, ℟ pray for us.
Solace of Migrants, ℟ pray for us.
Comforter of the afflicted, ℟ pray for us.
Help of Christians, ℟ pray for us.
Queen of angels, ℟ pray for us.
Queen of patriarchs, ℟ pray for us.
Queen of prophets, ℟ pray for us.
Queen of apostles, ℟ pray for us.
Queen of martyrs, ℟ pray for us.
Queen of confessors, ℟ pray for us.
Queen of virgins, ℟ pray for us.
Queen of all saints, ℟ pray for us.
Queen conceived without Original Sin, ℟ pray for us.
Queen assumed into Heaven, ℟ pray for us.
Queen of the most holy Rosary, ℟ pray for us.
Queen of families, ℟ pray for us.
Queen of peace, ℟ pray for us.
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.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. ℟ That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.