LITANY OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS

LITANY OF THE MOST SACRED HEART OF JESUS

An indulgence of 7 years. A plenary indulgence once a month under the usual conditions, if the entire Litany with its versicle and prayer is recited daily for a month.

Responses are in Italics

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

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 Ghost, Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us.

Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father, Have mercy on us*

Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Virgin Mother, *

Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God, *

Heart of Jesus, of Infinite Majesty, *

Heart of Jesus, Sacred Temple of God, *

Heart of Jesus, Tabernacle of the Most High, *

Heart of Jesus, House of God and Gate of Heaven, *

Heart of Jesus, burning furnace of charity, *

Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and love, *

Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love, *

Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues, *

Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise, *

Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts, *

Heart of Jesus, in Whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, *

Heart of Jesus, in Whom dwells the fullness of divinity, *

Heart of Jesus, in Whom the Father was well pleased, *

Heart of Jesus, of Whose fullness we have all received, *

Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills, *

Heart of Jesus, patient and most merciful, *

Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke Thee, *

Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness, *

Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins, *

Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium, *

Heart of Jesus, bruised for our ofeenses, *

Heart of Jesus, obedient to death, *

Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance, *

Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation, *

Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection, *

Heart of Jesus, our peace and reconciliation, *

Heart of Jesus, victim for our sins, *

Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who trust in Thee, *

Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in Thee, *

Heart of Jesus, delight of all the Saints, *

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.

V. Jesus meek and humble of heart.

R. Make our hearts like to Thine.

Let us Pray

ALMIGHTY and eternal God, look upon the Heart of Thine most beloved Son and upon the praises and satisfaction which He offer Thee in the name of sinners; and to those who implore Thy mercy, of Thy great goodness, grant forgiveness in the name of the same Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who with Thee lives and reigns, world without end. Amen.