LITANY & DEVOTIONS to Angels & Saints Tuesday 1pm Devotion Angels and Saints The celebrant leads the two opening prayers to Angels, one of the two versions of the Litany of Saints and choses one or more of the other prayers and then gives a blessing. Celebrant (to camera) We call upon our heavenly Father and Jesus His divine Son to send the Holy Spirit of healing upon our world at this time of pandemic. We ask the Angels to watch over, guard and protect us, especially, all our doctors, nurses, health-care workers and caregivers; may they be safe as our frontline against this pestilence, and may the angels strengthen and guide all essential and other emergency services We call upon the holy Saints in heaven, our elder and brothers and sisters, who have gone before us marked with the sign of faith, to intercede for us, for mercy, hope and healing, for those who are suffering from Covid 19 and to welcome in to the halls of heaven those who have died. Opening Prayers (2) face altar standing 1 To our Guardian Angel Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom God's love commits me here, ever this day be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen. 2 Prayer for the Archangels to protect us from Covid19 Heavenly Father, you have given us archangels to accompany us on our pilgrimage on earth. Hear and answer our prayers and pour upon us your grace and compassion. Send Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, to be with us today as we confront this terrible coronavirus. Saint Michael, we call out to you to come to our aid, fight for all our loved ones, and protect us from danger. Saint Gabriel, announcing good news, may we hear your voice encouraging us in these difficult times; calling us to faithfulness and love of our neighbor through social distancing. Saint Raphael, Pray you keep healthy all doctors and nurses who are serving those who are suffering from Covid19 and may their efforts bring comfort and healing. Help us always to realize more fully, O Lord, the truth of the archangels and their desire to serve us. Holy Angels pray for us. Amen LITANY OF SAINTS (adapted for use during the Covid19 pandemic APR CJ) (celebrants kneel for the litany) 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, 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, virgin mother of god, pray for us. St. Michael, pray for us. St. Gabriel, pray for us. St. Raphael, pray for us. All you holy angels and archangels, pray for us. All you holy patriarchs and prophets, pray for us St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, pray for us. St. John the Baptist, pray for us. St. Peter, pray for us. St. Paul, pray for us. St. Andrew, pray for us. St. James, pray for us. St. John, pray for us. St. Thomas, pray for us. St. James, pray for us. St. Philip, pray for us. St. Bartholomew, pray for us. St. Matthew, pray for us. St. Simon, pray for us. St. Thaddeus, pray for us. St. Barnabas, pray for us. St. Luke, pray for us. St. Mark, pray for us. All holy apostles and evangelists, pray for us. All holy disciples of our lord, pray for us. St. Stephen, pray for us. St. Lawrence, pray for us. St. Vincent, pray for us. Ss. Fabian and Sebastian, pray for us. Ss. John and Paul, pray for us. Ss. Cosmos and Damian, pray for us. Ss. Gervase and Protase, pray for us. All holy innocents, pray for us. All holy martyrs, pray for us. St. Sylvester, pray for us. St. Gregory, pray for us. St. Ambrose, pray for us. St. Augustine, pray for us. St. Jerome, pray for us. St. Martin, pray for us. St. Nicholas, pray for us. All holy bishops and confessors, pray for us. All holy doctors, pray for us. St. Anthony, pray for us. St. Benedict, pray for us. St. Bernard, pray for us. St. Dominic, pray for us. St. Francis, pray for us. St. Ignatius, pray for us. All holy priests, pray for us. All holy monks and hermits, pray for us. St. Mary Magdalen, pray for us. St. Agatha, pray for us. St. Lucy, pray for us. St. Agnes, pray for us. St. Cecilia, pray for us. St. Catherine, pray for us. St. Anastasia, pray for us. St Issac Jogues pray for us San Juan Diego pray for us St John Neumann pray for us St Elizabeth Ann Seton pray for us St Katherine Drexel pray for us San juniper Serra pray for us St Kateri Teakwitha pray for us San Jose Sanches de Rio pray for us All the Saints of the Americas pray for us All holy virgins and widows, pray for us. All holy men and women, saints of god, pray for us. Venerable Constant van Crombrugge, founder of the Josephites, pray for us Lord be merciful, spare us, O Lord! From all evil, O Lord, deliver us. From a sudden and un-provided death, O Lord, deliver us. From pestilence, famine, and war, O Lord, deliver us. From everlasting death, O Lord, deliver us. Through the mystery of thy holy incarnation, O Lord, deliver us. Through thy nativity, O Lord, deliver us. Through thy baptism and holy preaching, O Lord, deliver us. Through thy cross and passion, O Lord, deliver us. Through thy death and burial, O Lord, deliver us. Through thy holy resurrection, O Lord, deliver us. Through thine admirable ascension, O Lord, deliver us. Through the coming of the Holy Spirit, the Paraclete, O Lord, deliver us. Govern and preserve your Holy Church, Hear us, O Lord. Preserve and protect the Holy Father Pope Francis, Hear us, O Lord. Guide and strengthen Archbishop José & Bishop Robert Hear us, O Lord. Protect & guide our national, state and local leaders, Hear us, O Lord. Keep in peace and cooperation all world leaders, Hear us, O Lord. Bring unity and communion to all Christians, Hear us, O Lord. Bring amity to all religions, Hear us, O Lord. Grant faith to all non-believers, Hear us, O Lord. Bless all our benefactors, Hear us, O Lord. Preserve and protect the earth and its fruits, Hear us, O Lord. Bring healing to all suffering from Covid19, Hear us, O Lord. Bring serenity to their families and loved ones, Hear us, O Lord. Bring into your divine presence, all who have died from the coronavirus, Hear us, O Lord. Strengthen and protect all doctors, nurses, health-professionals, hospital staff, and caregivers, Hear us, O Lord. Give us all a profound sense of our duty to our neighbor by following all guidelines for healthy and safe living Hear us, O Lord. Grant eternal rest to all the faithful departed, Hear us, O Lord. 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. Christ, hear us.......Christ, graciously hear us....... O Lord hear our prayer O lord hear our prayer New Version of the Litany (adapted for use in time of Covid19 pandemic APR CJ) A newly composed Litany of the Saints, by John D. Becker, successfully transforms the long solemn chant prayer in the Roman liturgy into a beautiful, melodic ritual music. It's simplicity and rhythm, as well as its shorter set of repetitions, makes it more accessible for the congregation, though some prefer the older style, which is in the nature of Gregorian chants (the traditional Litany is in Appendix 2). John Becker's version was copyrighted by the Oregon Catholic Press in 1987. In it, the saints are grouped together, and there are some slight deviations from the pattern in the older versions. Following is his wording. LITANY OF THE SAINTS John D. Becker Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy. Verse 1. Mary and Joseph, pray for us. Michael and all angels, pray for us. Anna, Joachim, Elizabeth, pray for us. Elijah, Moses, John the Baptist, pray for us. Isaac, Sarah, Abraham, pray for us. Jacob, Joseph, Samuel, pray for us. Ruth, David and Solomon, pray for us. Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel pray for us. All you holy men and women, pray for us. Verse 2. Peter, Paul, Andrew, pray for us. James, John, and all apostles, pray for us. Mary Magdelene, Veronica, pray for us. Barnabas, Matthias, pray for us. Stephen, Philip, and Cornelius, pray for us. Prisca and Aquila, pray for us. Timothy and Titus, pray for us. Linus, Cletus, and Clement, pray for us. All you holy men and women, pray for us. Verse 3. Lawrence and Chrysogonus, pray for us. Innocent and Boniface, pray for us. Hippolytus and Origen, pray for us. Athanasius and Basil, pray for us. Felicity, Perpetua, pray for us. Cosmos and Damien, pray for us. John Chrysostom and Justin, pray for us. Lucy, Agatha, and Agnes, pray for us. All you holy men and women, pray for us. Verse 4. Jerome and Eusebius, pray for us.