PRAYER BEFORE STUDYING (By Saint Thomas Aquinas)
Ineffable Creator...
You are proclaimed
the true font of light and wisdom,
and the primal origin
raised high beyond all things.
Pour forth a ray of Your brightness
into the darkened places of my mind;
disperse from my soul the twofold darkness
into which I was born:
sin and ignorance.
You make eloquent the tongues of infants.
Refine my speech
and pour forth upon my lips
the goodness of Your blessing.
Grant to me keenness of mind,
capacity to remember,
skill in learning,
subtlety to interpret,
and eloquence in speech.
May You guide the beginning of my work,
direct its progress,
and bring it to completion.
You Who are true God and true Man,
Who live and reign,
world without end.
Amen
LITANY OF HUMILITY
by Cardinal Merry Del Val(October 10, 1865-February 26, 1930) O Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
Hear me.
From the desire of being esteemed,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being loved,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being extolled,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being honored,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being praised,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being preferred to others,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being consulted,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the desire of being approved,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being humiliated,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being despised,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of suffering rebukes,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being calumniated,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being forgotten,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being ridiculed
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being wronged,
Deliver me, Jesus.
From the fear of being suspected,
Deliver me, Jesus.
That others may be loved more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be esteemed more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That in the opinion of the world,
others may increase and I may decrease,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be chosen and I set aside,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be praised and I unnoticed,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may be preferred to me in everything,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
That others may become holier than I,
provided that I become as holy as I should,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.
LITANY OF THEBLESSED VIRGIN MARY
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 Spirit, ...
Holy Trinity, one God, ...
Holy Mary, pray for us
Holy Mother of God, pray for us
Holy Virgin of virgins, ...
Mother of Christ, ...
Mother of Divine Grace, ...
Mother most pure, ...
Mother most chaste, ...
Mother inviolate, ...
Mother undefiled, ...
Mother most amiable, ...
Mother most 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, ...
Comforter 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 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.
Grant we beseech Thee, O Lord God,
that we, Thy servants,
may enjoy perpetual health of mind and body:
and, by the glorious intercession of the blessed Mary, ever Virgin,
be delivered from present sorrow and enjoy eternal gladness.
Through Christ, our Lord.
Amen.
LITANY OF THESACRED HEART OF JESUS
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,
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.
Heart of Jesus, Son of the Eternal Father,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, formed by the Holy Spirit
in the womb of the Virgin Mother,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, substantially united to the Word of God,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, of Infinite Majesty,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Sacred Temple of God,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, Tabernacle of the Most High,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, House of God and Gate of Heaven,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, burning furnace of charity,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, abode of justice and love,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, full of goodness and love,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, abyss of all virtues,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, most worthy of all praise,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, king and center of all hearts,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, in whom are all treasures of wisdom and knowledge,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, in whom dwells the fullness of divinity,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, in whom the Father was well pleased,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, of whose fullness we have all received,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, desire of the everlasting hills,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, patient and most merciful,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, enriching all who invoke You,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, fountain of life and holiness,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, propitiation for our sins,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, loaded down with opprobrium,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, bruised for our offenses,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, obedient to death,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, pierced with a lance,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, source of all consolation,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, our life and resurrection,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, our peace and our reconciliation,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, victim for our sins
have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, salvation of those who trust in You,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, hope of those who die in You,
Have mercy on us.
Heart of Jesus, delight of all the Saints,
Have mercy on us.
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, O Lord.
V. Jesus, meek and humble of heart.
R. Make our hearts like Yours.
Let us pray,
Almighty and eternal God,
look upon the Heart of Your most beloved Son
and upon the praises
and satisfaction which He offers You
in the name of sinners;
and to those who implore Your mercy,
in Your great goodness,
grant forgiveness in the Name of the same Jesus Christ,
Your Son, who lives and reigns
with You forever and ever.
Amen.
LITANY OF THEMOST HOLY NAME OF JESUS
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Jesus, hear us.
Jesus, hear us.
Jesus, graciously hear us. Jesus,
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.
Jesus, Son of the living God,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Splendor of the Father,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Brightness of eternal Light,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, King of Glory,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Sun of Justice,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Son of the Virgin Mary,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, most amiable,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, most admirable,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, the mighty God,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Father of the world to come,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Angel of Great Council,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, most powerful,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, most patient,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, most obedient,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, meek and humble of heart,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Lover of Chastity,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, our Lover,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, God of Peace,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Author of Life,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Model of Virtue,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, zealous for souls,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, our God,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, our Refuge,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Father of the Poor,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Treasure of the Faithful,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, good Shepherd,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, true Light,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, eternal Wisdom,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, infinite Goodness,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, our Way and our Life,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, joy of the Angels,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, King of the Patriarchs,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Master of the Apostles,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Teacher of the Evangelists,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Strength of Martyrs,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Light of Confessors,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Purity of Virgins,
have mercy on us.
Jesus, Crown of all Saints,
have mercy on us.
Be merciful,
spare us O Jesus.
Be merciful,
graciously hear us, O Jesus.
From all evil,
deliver us, O Jesus.
From all sin,
deliver us, O Jesus.
From Thy wrath,
deliver us, O Jesus.
From the snares of the devil,
deliver us, O Jesus.
From the spirit of fornication,
deliver us, O Jesus.
From everlasting death,
deliver us, O Jesus.
From the neglect of Thy inspirations,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through the mystery of Thy holy Incarnation,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Thy Nativity,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Thy Infancy,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Thy most divine Life,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Thy Labors,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Thy Agony and Passion,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Thy Cross and Dereliction,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Thy Sufferings,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Thy Death and Burial,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Thy Resurrection,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Thy Ascension,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Thy Institution of the Most Holy Eucharist,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Thy Joys,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Through Thy Glory,
deliver us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world,
spare us, O Jesu.
Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us, O Jesus.
Jesus hear us.
Jesus, graciously hear us.
Let us pray,
O Lord Jesus Christ, Thou hast said,
"Ask and you shall receive;
seek and you shall find;
knock, and it shall be opened to you";
mercifully attend to our supplications,
and grant us the grace of Thy most divine love,
that we may love Thee with all our hearts,
and in all our words and actions,
and never cease to praise Thee.
Make us, O Lord,
to have a perpetual fear
and love of Thy holy name,
for Thou never failest to govern
those who Thou dost solidly establish in Thy love.
Amen.
LITANY OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES
Lord have mercy,
Lord have mercy.
Christ have mercy,
Christ have mercy.
Lord 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,
have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit,
have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
have mercy on us.
Holy Mary,
pray for us.
Holy Mother of God,
pray for us.
Mother of Christ,
pray for us.
Mother of our Savior,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
help of Christians,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
source of love,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
mother of the poor,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
mother of the handicapped,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
mother of orphans,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
mother of all children,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
mother of all nations,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
mother of the Church,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
friend of the lonely,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
comforter of those who mourn,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
shelter of the homeless,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
guide of travelers,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
strength of the weak,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
refuge of sinners,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
comforter of the suffering,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Lourdes,
help of the dying,
pray for us.
Queen of heaven,
pray for us.
Queen of peace,
pray for us.
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins of the world,
spare us O Lord.
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins of the world,
graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Christ hear us,
Christ graciously hear us.
Let us pray:
Grant us, your servants, we pray you, Lord God,
to enjoy perpetual health of mind and body.
By the glorious intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin,
may we be delivered from present sorrows,
and enjoy everlasting happiness.
Through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
LITANY OF OUR LADYOF THE SEVEN SORROWS
The Seven Sorrows of Our Lady
- The Prophecy of Simeon
- The Flight into Egypt
- The Loss of Jesus in the Temple
- Mary meets Jesus Carrying the Cross
- The Crucifixion
- Mary Receives the Dead Body of Her Son
- The Burial of Her Son and Closing of the Tomb
THE LITANY
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 Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins,
pray for us.
Mother of the Crucified,
pray for us.
Sorrowful Mother,
pray for us.
Mournful Mother,
pray for us.
Sighing Mother,
pray for us.
Afflicted Mother,
pray for us.
Foresaken Mother,
pray for us.
Desolate Mother,
pray for us.
Mother most sad,
pray for us.
Mother set around with anguish,
pray for us.
Mother overwhelmed by grief,
pray for us.
Mother transfixed by a sword,
pray for us.
Mother crucified in thy heart,
pray for us.
Mother bereaved of thy Son,
pray for us.
Sighing Dove,
pray for us.
Mother of Dolors,
pray for us.
Fount of tears,
pray for us.
Sea of bitterness,
pray for us.
Field of tribulation,
pray for us.
Mass of suffering,
pray for us.
Mirror of patience,
pray for us.
Rock of constancy,
pray for us.
Remedy in perplexity,
pray for us.
Joy of the afflicted,
pray for us.
Ark of the desolate,
pray for us.
Refuge of the abandoned,
pray for us.
Shield of the oppressed,
pray for us.
Conqueror of the incredulous,
pray for us.
Solace of the wretched,
pray for us.
Medicine of the sick,
pray for us.
Help of the faint,
pray for us.
Strength of the weak,
pray for us.
Protectress of those who fight,
pray for us.
Haven of the shipwrecked,
pray for us.
Calmer of tempests,
pray for us.
Companion of the sorrowful,
pray for us.
Retreat of those who groan,
pray for us.
Terror of the treacherous,
pray for us.
Standard-bearer of the Martyrs,
pray for us.
Treasure of the Faithful,
pray for us.
Light of Confessors,
pray for us.
Pearl of Virgins,
pray for us.
Comfort of Widows,
pray for us.
Joy of all Saints,
pray for us.
Queen of thy Servants,
pray for us.
Holy Mary, who alone art unexampled,
pray for us.
Pray for us, most Sorrowful Virgin,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
O God, in whose Passion,
according to the prophecy of Simeon,
a sword of grief pierced through the most
sweet soul of Thy glorious Blessed Virgin Mother Mary:
grant that we, who celebrate the memory of her Seven Sorrows,
may obtain the happy effect of Thy Passion,
Who lives and reigns world without end.
Amen.
LITANY OFSAINT RAPHAEL
Lord, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Christ, 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, Queen of Angels,
pray for us.
St. Raphael,
pray for us.
St. Raphael,
filled with the mercy of God
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
perfect adorer of the Divine Word,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
terror of demons,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
exterminator of vices,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
health of the sick,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
our refuge in all our trials,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
guide of travelers,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
consoler of prisoners,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
joy of the sorrowful,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
filled with zeal for the salvation of souls,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
whose name means "God heals,"
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
lover of chastity,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
scourge of demons,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
in pestilence, famine and war,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
angel of peace and prosperity,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
endowed with the grace of healing,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
sure guide in the paths of virtue and sanctification,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
help of all those who implore your assistance,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael,
who was the guide and consolation of Tobias on his journey,
Pray for us.
St. Raphael, whom the Scriptures praise:
"Raphael, the holy angel of the Lord, was sent to cure,"
Pray for us.
St. Raphael, our advocate,
Pray for us.
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.
Pray for us, St. Raphael,
to the Lord Our God,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Lord, Jesus Christ,
by the prayer of the Archangel Raphael,
grant us the grace to avoid all sin
and to persevere in every good work
until we reach our heavenly destination,
You Who lives and reigns world without end.
Amen
