Litany of the most holy name of jesus my catholic life. The church celebrates the feast of the holy name of jesus on january 3rd. O lord jesus christ, you have said, ask and you shall receive. The feast of the holy name of jesus was introduced in 1530. In the litany of the holy name of jesus, we proclaim the many names by which jesus has been known to the faithful throughout history. The veneration of nomina sacra in the form of variants of the christogram has a tradition going back to early christianity. Litany of the holy name of jesus that resource site. The jesus prayer, also known as the prayer, is a short formulaic prayer esteemed and.
It presents the attributes of christ in a most lovely way. Lamb of god, who takest away the sins of the world, pour down into our souls the gifts of the holy ghost. The present form was approved by pope pius ix for local use in 1862. The catholic prayer book and manual of meditations. Each of the titles points to wonderful attributes of our lord. Litany of the holy name of jesus knights of the holy eucharist. Mary and joseph did not sit across from each other at the kitchen table in the evenings debating a name for their child. When recited in a group, one person should lead, and everyone else should make the italicized responses. Its use in that book is itself referenced in jeffrey eugenidess novel, the. Lamb of god, who takest away the sins of the world, grant us the spirit of wisdom and piety. Spirit of the father and the son, boundless life of both, sanctify us. Litany of the holy name of jesus private use how to. Litany of the holy name of jesus, litany of the blessed virgin mary loreto, litany of the most precious blood of christ, litany of the sacred heart of jesus, litany to the divine mercy litany of st.
Bernardine of siena and john capistran early in the 15th c. Litany of the most holy name of jesus lord, have mercy on us. Jesus, hear us, jesus, graciously hear us let us pray. It is one of only six litanies approved for public use. Litany of the most holy name of jesus hear and read the. They didnt flip through the pages of a book of saints or bounce ideas off of. Listen to and read the litany of the most holy name of jesus, a catholic prayer in honor of jesus christ. Litany of humility text and mp3 audio discerning hearts.
John xxiii the extraordinary form of the roman rite this feast is celebrated. Optional memorial of the most holy name of jesus january 03. When you are tempted, when you are in trouble, when things are going well or when life is falling apart, pray the name of jesus. Names are powerful, and no name is more powerful than jesus. Dec 22, 2012 jesus hear us, jesus, graciously hear us. A litany is a wellknown and much appreciated form of responsive petition, used in public liturgical services, and in private devotions, for common necessities of the church, or in calamities to implore gods aid or to appease his just wrath. By your institution of the most holy eucharist, deliver us, o jesus.
Help children honor the name of jesus use this doublesided printable prayer sheet to help children learn about christ. The catholic prayer book and manual of meditations by moran, patrick francis, 18301911. Litany of the most sacred heart of jesus our ladys warriors. The litany of the most holy name of jesus for deliverance. The story of the most holy name of jesus although saint paul might claim credit for promoting devotion to the holy name because paul wrote in philippians that god the father gave christ jesus that name that is above every name see 2. It can be prayed on the feast of corpus christi or any eucharistic feast. The litany was approved for private use by pope sixtus v in 1585. It is most appropriate to pray this litany on the optional memorial of the holy name of jesus in january.
Mar 14, 2015 powerful novena prayer to god the father, litany of love to the lord duration. Litany of the most holy name of jesus our ladys warriors. Lord jesus christ, you have said, ask and you shall receive. Jesus, divine love of our hearts, 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. Litany of the holy name of jesus, litany of the blessed virgin mary loreto, litany of the most precious blood. Holy ghost, who art equal to the father and the son, enter. Lord, may we who honor the holy name of jesus enjoy his friendship in this life and be filled with eternal joy in the kingdom where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. He was a member of the albizeschi family, one of the most renowned in the republic of siena. 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.
Heart of jesus, holy temple of god have mercy on us heart of jesus, tabernacle of the most high have mercy on us. O lord jesus christ, who hast said, ask, and ye shall receive. The invocation of the holy name of jesus is the simplest way of praying always. Gertrude prayerbook version the litany of the sweet name of jesus. Make us o lord, to have a perpetual fear and love of thy holy name. Litany of the blessed virgin mary prayers catholic online. Though this was an implied recognition of the litany, requests made in 1640, 1642, and 1662, for. Powerful novena prayer to god the father, litany of love to the lord duration. The litany of the most holy name of jesus received the churchs approval for private use by pope sixtus v in 1585, and public recitation by pope leo xiii in 1886. Of jesus, father paul osullivan, fulllength catholic audiobook duration. This prayer has existed in various forms for hundreds of years. Each response should be recited at the end of each line until a new response is indicated.
Audio recordings of the current sunday mass, previous masses, and special parish events and presentations are available through our resources section under the link. Bonaventure after holy mass transfige, dulcissime domine iesu oratio sancti bonaventurae post missam. The litany of the most holy name of jesus catholic gallery. Give us, o lord, as much a lasting fear as a lasting love of your holy name, for you, who live and are king for ever and ever, never fail to govern those whom you have solidly established in your love.
Jesus, father of the world to come, have mercy on us. The litany of the most holy name of jesus was likely composed in the 15th century by st. Litany of the sacred name of jesus 14 holy helpers parish. O god, who hast rendered the most glorious name of thy only. Litany of the most precious blood of jesus how to live a. Jesus, eternal son of the father, redeemer of the world, save us.
Jan 04, 2015 listen to and read the litany of the most holy name of jesus, a catholic prayer in honor of jesus christ. Jesus, angel of the great council, have mercy on us. Free audio mp3 download of the litany of the sacred heart of jesus with text. Sep 24, 2014 litany of the most holy name of jesus how to pass the day in a holy manner 1709177 the catholic prayer book and manual of meditations litany of the most holy name of jesus patrick francis moran 1883. The litany of the most holy name of jesus holy name society. The litany of the holy name is a roman catholic prayer, probably of the 15th century bernardino of siena and john of capistrano. An old and popular form of prayer in honor of the name of jesus. Lamb of god, who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, o lord. The litany of the sacred heart is a natural for the month of june, dedicated to christs heart.
More marian mary prayers 278 in the sixth month the angel gabriel was sent by god to a town in galilee called nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man named joseph, of the house of david. Litany of the most holy name of jesus lord, have mercy on us r. The catholic prayer book and manual of meditationslitany of. Bernadine of siena 801444 who both preached extensively on the devotion to the name of jesus. The litany was approved for private usage by pope sixtus v in 1585. Litany of the holy name of jesus united states conference. Catholic prayer book containing following litanies. A recitation of the litany of the most holy name of jesus in latin. Intercessory litany of our lady of mount carmel for the conversion of sinners. Like all litanies, the litany of the most holy name of jesus is designed to be recited communally, but it can be prayed alone.
This latin litany with translation to the most holy name of jesus was. Litany of the most holy name of jesus catholic doors. O lord jesus christ, who said, ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened unto you. The prayers, devotions, and other sacred readings indexed below are the treasury of holy mother the catholic church many are basic prayers. At the request of the carmelites, pope sixtus v 158590 granted an indulgence of 300 days for its recitation. The holy name the litany of the holy name of jesus chaplet of the holy name saint bernardine of siena and the power of the name of jesus bernardine of siena was born on september 8, 80, feast of the nativity of mary. The litany of the most holy name of jesus catholic restoration. God, the father of heaven, god, the son, redeemer of the world, god, the holy spirit, holy trinity, one god, blood of christ, onlybegotten son of the eternal father, blood of christ, incarnate word of.
Gertrude prayer book version the litany of the sweet name of jesus. Honor the most holy name of jesus lord, have mercy. The litany of the most holy name of jesus was most likely composed by st. Heart of jesus, one with the eternal word have mercy on us heart of jesus, infinite in majesty have mercy on us heart of jesus, holy 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, aflame with love for us have mercy on us. Litany of the sacred heart the litany has been adapted as a resource for the prayers asked for in the bishops conference statement on.
The catholic prayer book and manual of meditationslitany. This beautiful litany is over five centuries in use by the faithful, having been composed by the celebrated preachers of the holy name, the franciscan friars ss. The other public litanies the litany of the holy name of jesus was probably written by ss. Litany of jesus padre pio devotionspadre pio devotions. Lamb of god, who take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, o lord. Litany of the most holy name of jesus prayers4reparations blog. Blood of christ, most worthy of all glory and honor, save us. Gertrude manual version the litany of the good shepherd the litany of jesus christ, priest and victim the litany for interior peace the litany to the lamb of god in time of war litany of the most precious blood of jesus litany. Although saint paul might claim credit for promoting devotion to the holy name because paul wrote in philippians that god the father gave christ jesus that name that is above every name see 2.
Today the church celebrates the optional memorial of the most holy name of jesus. The prayers origin is most likely the egyptian desert, which was settled by the. Favorite litanies a partial indulgence is attached to each of those litanies which have been approved by competent authority. Holy ghost, who proceedest from the father and the son, enter our hearts. The following litanies are recommended as standing out from all the others. Powerful prayers booklet americas favorite and most affordable prayer booklet. God the son, redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. Dozens of timeless classics, mass prayers, novenas, and more. Litany of the most precious blood focuses on the real presence of jesus christ in the precious blood.
Joseph, one of only six approved by the church for public as well as private use, sums up qualities that made him such an important part of the holy family pictured above. In roman catholicism, the veneration holy name of jesus also most holy name of jesus, italian. The litany of the most holy name of jesus catholic. God, the father of heaven, god, the son, redeemer of the world, god, the holy spirit, holy trinity, one god, blood of christ, onlybegotten son of the eternal father, blood of christ, incarnate word of god, blood of christ, of the new and eternal testament. Although he does not appear much in scripture, this just man as he is called in matthew 1. Morning prayer 1 litany of the most holy name of jesus 6. Litany of the most precious blood united states conference. Optional memorial of the most holy name of jesus january. Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you.
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