Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Ancient Marian prayer honoring Our Lady under many beautiful titles

The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, also called the Litany of Loreto, is an ancient call-and-response prayer that honours Mary under dozens of beautiful titles, such as Mother of Good Counsel, Tower of Ivory and Morning Star. After each title the group replies, Pray for us. It is usually prayed after the Rosary or in May and October, but works any day. The titles are a quiet meditation on who Mary is in God's plan and in our lives.

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Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, 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.

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, (added 2020)
pray for us.
Mother of divine grace,
pray for us.
Mother of Hope, (added 2020)
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 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 honour,
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, (added 2020)
pray for us.
Comfort 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, O Lord.

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

Traditional Catholic Prayer - Litany of Loreto

Frequently asked questions

When should I pray the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary?

Pray it after the Rosary, in May and October, or any time you want to honour Mary.

How do I pray the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary?

One person reads each title, and everyone replies Pray for us; end with the closing collect.

Who is the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary for?

Families, parish groups and anyone devoted to Mary.

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