Rosary – Text of the Litany of Loreto.

Litany of Loreto: invocations to the Virgin Mary in the tradition of the Church

Today’s Rosary

Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve, to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us. And after this exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and you, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls. + Amen.

(Recite 3 times.)

Lord, have mercy

Lord, have mercy

Christ, have mercy

Christ, have mercy

Lord, have mercy

Lord, have mercy

Christ, hear us

Christ, hear us

Christ, graciously hear us

Christ, graciously hear us

God the Father of Heaven, R

have mercy on us

God the Son, Redeemer of the world, R

God the Holy Spirit, R

Holy Trinity, one God, R

Holy Mary, R

pray for us

Holy Mother of God, R

Holy Virgin of virgins, R

[Holy spouse of the just Joseph, R

] Mother of Christ, R

Mother of the Church, R

Mother of divine grace, R

Mother most pure, R

Mother most chaste, R

Mother ever virgin, R

Mother immaculate, R

Mother most lovable, R

Mother most admirable, R

Mother of Good Counsel, R

Mother of our Creator, R

Mother of our Savior, R

Mother of Mercy, R

Virgin most prudent, R

Virgin most venerable, R

Virgin most renowned, R

Virgin most powerful, R

Virgin most merciful, R

Virgin most faithful, R

Mirror of divine holiness, R

Seat of Wisdom, R

Cause of our joy, R

Spiritual vessel, R

Tabernacle of eternal glory, R

Dwelling wholly consecrated to God, R

Mystical Rose, R

Tower of David, R

Tower of ivory, R

House of gold, R

Ark of the Covenant, R

Gate of Heaven, R

Morning Star, R

Health of the sick, R

Refuge of sinners, R

Comforter of the afflicted, R

Help of Christians, R

Queen of Angels, R

Queen of Patriarchs, R

Queen of Prophets, R

Queen of Apostles, R

Queen of Martyrs, R

Queen of Confessors, R

Queen of true Christians, R

Queen of Virgins, R

Queen of all Saints, R

Queen conceived without original sin, R

Queen assumed into Heaven, R

Queen of the holy Rosary, R

Queen of the family, R

Queen of peace, R

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

Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ

Let us pray

Grant, we beseech you, O Lord our God, that we your servants may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body, and by the glorious intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever Virgin, may we be delivered from present sorrow and enter into everlasting joy

Through Christ our Lord

✠ Amen

What are the Litany of Loreto?

The Litany of Loreto is a series of invocations addressed to the Virgin Mary, originating in the shrine of Loreto and officially approved by the Church. They express in poetic and theological form the Marian titles derived from Sacred Scripture and Tradition.

When are the Litany of Loreto recited?

Traditionally, the Litany of Loreto is recited at the end of the Holy Rosary, but it may also be prayed at other moments of Marian devotion, especially during the month of May and on feasts dedicated to the Blessed Virgin.

What is the theological meaning of the Litany of Loreto?

Each invocation of the Litany of Loreto recalls an aspect of the mystery of Mary: her divine motherhood, her purity, her queenship, and her intercession. They help the faithful to contemplate Mary as a model of holiness and Mother of the Church.