Litaniæ Lauretanæ Litany of Loreto

Please, respond to the Cantor with the bold text. Turris eburnea, o- ra pro no- bis. Tower of ivory, pray__ for us. Domus aurea, ora pro nobis. House of gold, pray for us.

Fœderis arca, “ Ark of the covenant, “ Janua cæli, “ Gate of heaven, “ Ky- ri- e e- le- i- son. Lord, have mer- cy on us. Stella matutina, “ Star of the morning, “ Chri- ste e- le- i- son. Christ, have mer- cy on us. Stella Maris, “ Star of the Sea, “ Ky- ri- e e- le- i- son. Lord, have mer- cy on us. Salus infirmorum, “ Health of the sick, “ Refugium peccatorum, “ Refuge of sinners, “ Christe, audi nos. O Christ, hear us. Consolatrix afflictionem, “ Comforter of the afflicted, “ Auxilium Christianorum, “ Help of Christians, “

Regina Angelorum, “ Queen of Angels, “ Chri- ste, ex- au- di nos. Christ, gra-cious-ly hear___ us. 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, “ Pater de cælis Deus, mi- se- re- re no- bis. God the Father of heaven, have mer-cy on us. Regina Virginum, “ Queen of Virgins, “ Fili redemptor mundi Deus, miserere nobis. God the Son, Redeemer of the world, “ Regina sanctorum omnium, “ Queen of all Saints, “ Spiritus Sancte Deus, miserere nobis. God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us. Regina sine labe originali concepta, “ Queen conceived without original sin, “ Sancta Trinitas unus Deus, miserere nobis. Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us. Regina in caelum assumpta, “ Queen assumed into heaven, “

Regina Sacratissimi Rosarii, “ Queen of the most holy , “ Regina familiæ, “ Queen of families, “ Regina pacis, “ Queen of peace, “

Sancta Maria, o- ra pro no- bis. Holy Mary, pray__ for us. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sin of the Sancta Dei Genitrix, ora pro nobis. Holy Mother of God, pray for us. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi: world: Sancta Virgo virginum, “ Holy Virgin of Virgins, “ Mater Christi, “ Mother of Christ, “

Mater divinæ gratiæ, “ Mother of divine grace, “ Mater purissima, “ Mother most pure, “ Par- ce no- bis, Do- mi- ne. Spare us,____ O____ Lord. Mater castissima, “ Mother most chaste, “ Ex- au- di nos, Do- mi- ne. Graciously hear us, O____ Lord. Mater inviolata, “ Mother inviolate, “ Mi- se- re- re no-____ bis. Have mer- cy on___ us. Mater intemerata, “ Mother undefiled, “ Mater amabilis, “ Mother most amiable, “ Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genetrix, Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. Mater admirabilis, “ Mother most admirable, “ Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus That we may be made worthy of the Mater boni Consilii, “ Mother of good Counsel, “ Christi. promises of Christ. Mater Creatoris, “ Mother of our Creator, “ Mater Salvatoris, “ Mother of our Savior, “ (In Adventus) (During Advent) Virgo prudentissima, “ Virgin most prudent, “ Domini nuntiavit Mariæ, The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. Virgo veneranda, “ Virgin most venerable, “ Et concepit de Spiritu Sancto. And she conceived by the Holy Spi-rit.

Virgo prædicanda, “ Virgin most renowned, “ (In tempus post Nativitatis) (After Christmas) Virgo potens, “ Virgin most powerful, “ Post partum, Virgo inviolate permansisti. Thou gavest birth without loss of thy Virgo clemens, “ Virgin most merciful, “ Dei Genitrix, intercede pro nobis. virginity. Virgo fidelis, “ Virgin most faithful, “ Intercede for us, O holy Mother of God. Speculum justitiæ, “ Mirror of justice, “ Sedes sapientiæ, “ Seat of wisdom, “ (In tempus post Pascha) (After Easter) Causa nostrae lætitiæ, “ Cause of our joy, “ Gaude et lætare Virgo Maria, Alleluia. Rejoice and be glad, O Virgin Mary, Vas spirituale, “ Spiritual vessel, “ Quia surrexit Dominus vere, Alleluia. Alleluia. Vas honorabile, “ Vessel of honor, “ For the Lord is truly risen, Alleluia. Vas insigne devotionis, “ Singular vessel of devotion, “ Oremus. per Christum Dominum nostrum. Let us pray. through Christ our Lord. Rosa mystica, “ Mystical rose, “ Amen. Amen. Turris Davidica, “ Tower of David, “ The Collects: (English translations)

Let us pray. Grant, we beseech Thee, O Lord God, that we thy servants may enjoy perpetual health Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may we be freed (The Litany of Loreto in both Latin and English.) from present sorrow, and rejoice in eternal happiness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

(During Advent) Let us pray. O God, who hast willed that by the message of an Angel, thy Word should receive flesh from the womb of the Virgin Mary: grant unto thy suppliants, that we who believe that she is truly the Mother of God, may be assisted by her intercession before Thee. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

(After Christmas) Let us pray. O God, Who by the fruitful virginity of blessed Mary hast offered unto the human race the rewards of eternal salvation, grant, we beseech thee, that we may know the effects of her intercession, through whom we have deserved to receive the author of life, our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son. Amen. (After Easter) Let us pray. O God, Who by the resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, hast vouchsafed to make glad the whole world, grant, we beseech Thee, that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His mother, we may attain the joys of eternal life, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Sub tuum præsidium

Sub tuum præsidium confugimus, Sancta Dei Genetrix. Nostras deprecationes ne despicias in necessitatibus nostris, sed a periculis cunctis libera nos semper, Virgo gloriosa et benedicta. Amen. Divinum auxilium maneat semper nobiscum! Amen.

We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God. Despise not our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin. Amen. May the divine assistance remain always with us! Amen.