LITANY OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS.*

*This Litany was written by Pius VII. in his captivity, who granted a plenary indulgence to all who recite it with a contrite heart, on Fridays. (This indulgence is now a partial indulgence)

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 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 Ghost, have mercy on us

Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us

Holy Mary, pray for us.

Holy Mother of God, pray for us.

Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.

Mother Crucified, pray for us.

Mother most sorrowful, pray for us.

Mother most tearful, pray for us.

Mother most afflicted, pray for us.

Mother most forsaken, pray for us.

Mother most desolate, pray for us.

Mother bereft of thy Child, pray for us.

Mother transfixed with the sword, pray for us.

Mother consumed with grief, pray for us.

Mother filled with anguish, pray for us.

Mother crucified in heart, pray for us.

Mother most sad, pray for us.

Fountain of tears, pray for us.

Mass of suffering, pray for us.

Mirror of patience, pray for us.

Rock of constancy, pray for us.

Anchor of confidence, pray for us.

Refuge of the forsaken, pray for us.

Shield of the oppressed, pray for us.

Subduer of the unbelieving, pray for us.

Comfort of the wretched, pray for us.

Medicine of the sick, pray for us.

Strength of the weak, pray for us.

Harbour of the wrecked, pray for us.

Allayer of tempests, pray for us.

Resource of mourners, pray for us.

Terror of the treacherous, pray for us.

Treasure of the faithful, pray for us.

Eye of prophets, pray for us.

Staff of apostles, pray for us.

Crown of martyrs, pray for us.

Light of confessors, pray for us.

Pearl of virgins, pray for us.

Consolation of widows, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,

Graciously hear us, 0 Jesus.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,

Graciously hear us, 0 Jesus.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world,

Have mercy on us, 0 Jesus.

Look down upon us and deliver us from all trouble, in the power of

Jesus Christ. Amen.

Imprint, O Lady, thy dolours upon my heart, that I may read therein

sorrow and love : sorrow, to endure every sorrow for thee ; love, to despise every love for thee.

Credo, Salve Regina, three Ave Marias in honour of the Most Afflicted Heart of Mary.

PRAYER.

O most afflicted Queen and Mother, by all thou didst endure during the three long hours Jesus hung upon the cross, but more especially by the bitter pangs which thou didst undergo at the moment of his death, I supplicate thee to engrave deeply on my heart his Wounds and thy Dolours; and when I come to die, prepare me by thy presence and prayers to pass from this world of sorrow to a happy eternity.

Amen.