Litaniae Lauretanae Litany of Loreto: R. Christe, Eleison. R. Christ, Have Mercy On Us

Litaniae Lauretanae
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Litany of Loreto
The Litany of Loreto is used to honor Mary, the Mother of God. The
Litany recalls Mary's unique role in our salvation history as the mother
of our Savior and invokes various titles for her as a way of honoring her
and reminding us of the role she has played. The Litany owes many of
its praises to the Greek Akathist Hymn, which was first translated into
Latin in Venice around the year 800. The other titles and praises
addressed to Mary are found extensively in the writings of the early
Church Fathers of the first six centuries.
Over time a number of titles for our Lady were removed and added to
the Litany. Originally the Litany had fifteen additional titles, such as
Our Lady of Humility, Mother of Mercy, Temple of the Spirit, Gate of
Redemption, and Queen of Disciples. Recent history has seen the
addition of five titles. The last four titles of the Litany which refer to
the the Immaculate Conception, the Assumption, the Rosary and Mary
as the Queen of Peace are of recent origin. The latest addition, Mother
of the Church, was added by John Paul II.
Most likely the Litany was composed in or around Paris between the
years 1150 and 1200. It gets its name from the Italian shrine (Loreto)
were it was adopted in 1558. Pope Sixtus V approved its use in public
worship in 1587. The Litany is used especially during May services, the
month traditionally dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. It is also used
at Benediction and some congregations use it in the Divine Office. The
Litany is approved for public use and carries a partial indulgence.
Kyrie, eleison. Lord, have mercy on us.

R. Christe, eleison. R. Christ, have mercy on us.
Kyrie, eleison. Lord, have mercy on us.

Christe, audi nos. Christ, hear us.
R. Christe, exaudi nos. R. Christ, graciously hear us.
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Pater de caelis, Deus, God the Father of heaven,
R. miserere nobis. R. have mercy on us.
Fili, Redemptor mundi, Deus, God the Son, Redeemer of the

R. miserere nobis. world,
R. have mercy on us.
Spiritus Sancte Deus, God the Holy Spirit,

Sancta Trinitas, unus Deus, Holy Trinity, one God,

Sancta Maria, Holy Mary,

R. ora pro nobis. R. pray for us.
Sancta Dei Genetrix, Holy Mother of God,

Sancta Virgo virginum, Holy Virgin of virgins,

Mater Christi, Mother of Christ,

Mater Ecclesiae, Mother of the Church,

Mater Divinae gratiae, Mother of divine grace,

Mater purissima, Mother most pure,

Mater castissima, Mother most chaste,

Mater inviolata, Mother inviolate,


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Mater intemerata, Mother undefiled,
Mater amabilis, Mother most amiable,

Mater admirabilis, Mother most admirable,

Mater boni Consilii, Mother of good counsel,

Mater Creatoris, Mother of our Creator,

Mater Salvatoris, Mother of our Savior,

Virgo prudentissima, Virgin most prudent,

Virgo veneranda, Virgin most venerable,

Virgo praedicanda, Virgin most renowned,

Virgo potens, Virgin most powerful,

Virgo clemens, Virgin most merciful,

Virgo fidelis, Virgin most faithful,

Speculum iustitiae, Mirror of justice,


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Sedes sapientiae, Seat of wisdom,
Causa nostrae laetitiae, Cause of our joy,

Vas spirituale, Spiritual vessel,

Vas honorabile, Vessel of honor,

Vas insigne devotionis, Singular vessel of devotion,

Rosa mystica, Mystical rose,

Turris Davidica, Tower of David,

Turris eburnea, Tower of ivory,

Domus aurea, House of gold,

Foederis arca, Ark of the covenant,

Ianua caeli, Gate of heaven,

Stella matutina, Morning star,

Salus infirmorum, Health of the sick,


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Refugium peccatorum, Refuge of sinners,
Consolatrix afflictorum, Comforter of the afflicted,

Auxilium Christianorum, Help of Christians,

Regina Angelorum, Queen of Angels,

Regina Patriarcharum, Queen of Patriarchs,

Regina Prophetarum, Queen of Prophets,

Regina Apostolorum, Queen of Apostles,

Regina Martyrum, Queen of Martyrs,

Regina Confessorum, Queen of Confessors,

Regina Virginum, Queen of Virgins,

Regina Sanctorum omnium, Queen of all Saints,

Regina sine labe originali Queen conceived without

concepta, original sin,
Regina in caelum assumpta, Queen assumed into heaven,


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Regina Sacratissimi Rosarii, Queen of the most holy Rosary,
Regina familiae, Queen of the family,

Regina pacis, Queen of Peace,

Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata Lamb of God, who takes away
mundi, the sins of the world,
R. parce nobis, Domine. R. spare us, O Lord.
R. exaudi nos, Domine. R. graciously hear us, O Lord.
V. Ora pro nobis, Sancta Dei V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of
Genetrix, God,
R. Ut digni efficiamur R. That we may be made worthy
promissionibus Christi. of the promises of Christ.
Oremus Let us pray

Concede nos famulos tuos, Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord
quaesumus, Domine Deus, God, that we Thy servants, may
perpetua mentis et corporis enjoy lasting health of mind and
sanitate gaudere: et gloriosa body, and by the glorious
beatae Mariae semper Virginis intercession of the Blessed
intercessione, a praesenti liberari Mary, ever Virgin, be delivered
tristitia, et aeterna perfrui from present sorrow and enter
laetitia. Per Christum Dominum into the joy of eternal happiness.
nostrum. Through Christ our Lord.
R. Amen. R. Amen.
Tempore Adventus: Advent Season

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V. Angelus Domini nuntiavit V. The angel of the Lord
Mariae, declared unto Mary;
R. Et concepit de Spiritu Sancto. R. And she conceived of the
Holy Spirit.
Oremus Let us pray

Deus, qui de beatae Mariae O God, Thou hast willed that at
Virginis utero Verbum tuum, the message of an angel Thy
Angelo nuntiante, carnem Word should take flesh in the
suscipere voluisti: praesta womb of the Blessed Virgin
supplicibus tuis; ut, qui vere eam Mary; grant to Thy suppliant
Genetricem Dei credimus, eius people, that we, who believe her
apud te intercessionibus to be truly the Mother of God,
adiuvemur. Per Christum may be helped by her
Dominum nostrum. intercession with Thee. Through
R. Amen. Christ our Lord.
R. Amen.
Tempore Nativitatis: Christmas Season
V. Post partum, Virgo, inviolata V. After giving birth, O Virgin,

permansisti, thou remained a virgin.
R. Dei Genetrix, intercede pro R. Mother of God, intercede for
nobis. us.
Oremus Let us pray

Deus, qui salutis aeternae, O God, by the fruitful virginity
beatae Mariae virginitate of Blessed Mary, Thou hast
fecunda, humano generi praemia bestowed upon the human race
praestitisti: tribue, quaesumus; the rewards of eternal salvation;
ut ipsam pro nobis intercedere grant, we beseech Thee, that we
sentiamus, per quam meruimus may feel the power of her
Filius tuum auctorem vitae intercession, through whom we
suscipere. Qui tecum vivit et have been made worthy to
regnat in saecula saeculorum. receive the Author of life, Thy
R. Amen. Son. Who with Thee lives and
reigns forever.
R. Amen.
Tempore Paschali: Easter Season

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V. Gaude et laetare, Virgo V. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin
Maria, alleluia. Mary, alleluia.
R. Quia surrexit Dominus vere, R. Because the Lord is truly
alleluia. risen, alleluia.
Oremus Let us pray

Deus, qui per resurrectionem O God, who by the Resurrection
Filii tui, Domini nostri Iesu of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus
Christi, mundum laetificare Christ, granted joy to the whole
dignatus es: praesta, quaesumus: world: grant we beg Thee, that
ut, per eius Genetricem through the intercession of the
Virginem Mariam, perpetuae Virgin Mary, His Mother, we
capiamus gaudia vitae. Per may lay hold of the joys of
eundem Christum Dominum eternal life. Through the same
nostrum. Christ our Lord.
R. Amen. R. Amen.
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Kyrie, eleison. Lord, have mercy on us.

Kyrie, eleison. Lord, have mercy on us.

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Fili, Redemptor mundi, Deus, God the Son, Redeemer of the

Spiritus Sancte Deus, God the Holy Spirit,

Sancta Trinitas, unus Deus, Holy Trinity, one God,

Sancta Maria, Holy Mary,

Sancta Dei Genetrix, Holy Mother of God,

Sancta Virgo virginum, Holy Virgin of virgins,

Mater Christi, Mother of Christ,

Mater Ecclesiae, Mother of the Church,

Mater Divinae gratiae, Mother of divine grace,

Mater purissima, Mother most pure,

Mater castissima, Mother most chaste,

Mater inviolata, Mother inviolate,

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Mater amabilis, Mother most amiable,

Mater admirabilis, Mother most admirable,

Mater boni Consilii, Mother of good counsel,

Mater Creatoris, Mother of our Creator,

Mater Salvatoris, Mother of our Savior,

Virgo prudentissima, Virgin most prudent,

Virgo veneranda, Virgin most venerable,

Virgo praedicanda, Virgin most renowned,

Virgo potens, Virgin most powerful,

Virgo clemens, Virgin most merciful,

Virgo fidelis, Virgin most faithful,

Speculum iustitiae, Mirror of justice,

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Causa nostrae laetitiae, Cause of our joy,

Vas spirituale, Spiritual vessel,

Vas honorabile, Vessel of honor,

Vas insigne devotionis, Singular vessel of devotion,

Rosa mystica, Mystical rose,

Turris Davidica, Tower of David,

Turris eburnea, Tower of ivory,

Domus aurea, House of gold,

Foederis arca, Ark of the covenant,

Ianua caeli, Gate of heaven,

Stella matutina, Morning star,

Salus infirmorum, Health of the sick,

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Consolatrix afflictorum, Comforter of the afflicted,

Auxilium Christianorum, Help of Christians,

Regina Angelorum, Queen of Angels,

Regina Patriarcharum, Queen of Patriarchs,

Regina Prophetarum, Queen of Prophets,

Regina Apostolorum, Queen of Apostles,

Regina Martyrum, Queen of Martyrs,

Regina Confessorum, Queen of Confessors,

Regina Virginum, Queen of Virgins,

Regina Sanctorum omnium, Queen of all Saints,

Regina sine labe originali Queen conceived without

Regina in caelum assumpta, Queen assumed into heaven,

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Regina familiae, Queen of the family,

Regina pacis, Queen of Peace,

Oremus Let us pray

Tempore Adventus: Advent Season

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Oremus Let us pray

Tempore Nativitatis: Christmas Season