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Litany of Our Lady of Loreto

A Papally-approved Litany in Honor of Our Lady

Today, December 10th, is the optional memorial of Our Lady of Loreto. The famous litany appears to have arisen around the famous Holy House of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Italy, around which the town of Loreto grew. This pious invocation to Our Lady was officially approved by Pope Sixtus V in 1587. Since then, popes have added several praises to the Litany, most recently Pope Francis, adding "Mother of Mercy," "Mother of Hope," and "Solace of Migrants."

"Queen of the Most Holy Rosary" had been added by the Dominicans in local Dominican houses, then to the whole Rosary Confraternity in 1675, and later to the Universal Church by Pope Leo XIII in 1883. Officially, only the pope may formally change or add to the Litany, although some local devotions are permitted.

It is traditionally recited or sung in many places and in many orders and congregations of religious, although it is most well-known at the end of the Rosary. For the Confraternity members, one may add or omit the Litany, although it is a beautiful expression of Marian devotion, highlighting both the glories of the Virgin Mary and her most tender and motherly care for us poor sinners.

The Litany ends the Marian praises with, last but certainly not least, Queen of Peace. May Our Lady of Loreto, the Queen of Peace, intercede for us and our poor world in these troubled times.

Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy.
Lord have mercy.
Christ hear us.
Christ graciously hear us.

God, the Father of heaven,
have mercy on us.

God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
God the Holy Spirit,
Holy Trinity, one God,

Holy Mary,
pray for us.
Holy Mother of God,
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mother of Christ,
Mother of the Church,
Mother of Mercy,
Mother of divine grace,
Mother of Hope,
Mother most pure,
Mother most chaste,
Mother inviolate,
Mother undefiled,
Mother most amiable,
Mother admirable,
Mother of good counsel,
Mother of our Creator,
Mother of our Saviour,
Virgin most prudent,
Virgin most venerable,
Virgin most renowned,
Virgin most powerful,
Virgin most merciful,
Virgin most faithful,
Mirror of justice,
Seat of wisdom,
Cause of our joy,
Spiritual vessel,
Vessel of honour,
Singular vessel of devotion,
Mystical rose,
Tower of David,
Tower of ivory,
House of gold,
Ark of the covenant,
Gate of heaven,
Morning star,
Health of the sick,
Refuge of sinners,
Solace of Migrants,
Comfort of the afflicted,
Help of Christians,
Queen of Angels,
Queen of Patriarchs,
Queen of Prophets,
Queen of Apostles,
Queen of Martyrs,
Queen of Confessors,
Queen of Virgins,
Queen of all Saints,
Queen conceived without original sin,
Queen assumed into heaven,
Queen of the most holy Rosary,
Queen of families,
Queen of peace.

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 thee, O Lord 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 be delivered from present sorrow, and obtain eternal joy.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Litany of Our Lady of Loreto

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