Free audio library of downloadable catholic prayers, homilies, and audio books. The litany of the most holy name of jesus catholic gallery. Heart of jesus, holy temple of god have mercy on us. The litany was approved for private usage by pope sixtus v in 1585. Listen to and read the litany of the most holy name of jesus, a catholic prayer in honor of jesus christ. Dominicans and later on also franciscans succeeded in spreading the devotion to the holy name of jesus and all the dangers that threatened the church vanished. Litany of the holy name of jesus catholic prayers online. Make us, o lord, to have a perpetual fear and love of your holy name, for you never fail to govern those whom you establish in your love. It is most appropriate to pray this litany on the optional memorial of the holy name of jesus in january. God in and through his mystical bride the church for whom he suffered. Sep 24, 2014 o god, who hast rendered the most glorious name of thy onlybegotten son, our lord jesus christ, most worthy to be loved with the highest affection by thy faithful, and to be exceeding dreadful to evil spirits, mercifully grant that all who devoutly honour the sacred name of jesus on earth, may receive in this life the sweetness of holy. 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.
The litany of the most holy name of jesus holy name society. Each response should be recited at the end of each line until a new response is indicated. 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. Litany of humility text and mp3 audio discerning hearts. An old and popular form of prayer in honour of the name of jesus. Litany of the most sacred heart of jesus our ladys warriors. Today the church celebrates the optional memorial of the most holy name of jesus. The veneration of nomina sacra in the form of variants of the christogram has a tradition going back to early christianity. Eternal word, of whom mary is the mother, have mercy on us. Litany of the sacred heart of jesus lord, have mercy. Lord jesus christ, you have said, ask and you shall receive. Litany of the most holy name of our lord jesus christ catholic devotion. The catholic prayer book and manual of meditationslitany.
Prayers are requested for those who have made these audio files available to you. Jan 04, 2015 listen to and read the litany of the most holy name of jesus, a catholic prayer in honor of jesus christ. Powerful novena prayer to god the father, litany of love to the lord duration. The litany of the most holy name of jesus for deliverance. This prayer has existed in various forms for hundreds of years. It presents the attributes of christ in a most lovely way. O lord jesus christ, who hast said, ask, and ye shall receive.
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 is one of only six litanies approved for public use. Litany of the most holy name of jesus catholic doors. Litany of the most holy name of jesus hear and read the. Litany of the holy names of jesus, all mercy lord jesus christ, son of the living god, have mercy on me, the sinner. Bernadine of siena 801444 who both preached extensively on the devotion to the name of jesus. Litany of the most holy name of jesus our ladys warriors. Short prayers to the most holy name o sweet name of jesus, holy above all names in heaven and on earth, and to which every knee, both of men and of angels in heaven, on earth and in hell bends.
Optional memorial of the most holy name of jesus january 03. Like all litanies, the litany of the most holy name of jesus is designed to be recited communally, but it can be prayed alone. Short prayers to the most holy name holy name society. Dozens of timeless classics, mass prayers, novenas, and more.
The litany of the holy name is a roman catholic prayer, probably of the 15th. This catechism is unlike any other summary of christian doctrine, it enjoys a. The chaplet of the holy name is prayed on a 33 bead chaplet 3 decades of 1 large bead followed by ten small beads. The litany of the most holy name of jesus catholic restoration. By your institution of the most holy eucharist, deliver us, o jesus. 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 catholic prayer book and manual of meditationslitany of. Feast of the holy name of jesus the church has granted an indulgence of 7 years for the recital of the litany of the most holy name. L\the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of god. God, the son, redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
Litany of the holy name of mary catholic tradition. Litany of the sacred heart, litany of the most holy name of jesus, litany of the blessed virgin mary, litany of st. Litany of the most blessed virgin mary also known as the litany of loreto in latin only. Heart of jesus, son of the eternal father, have mercy on us. The invocations of the litanies are recorded and the response is left open for the listener to participate. God the son, redeemer of the world, have mercy on us. Peter, a carmelite nun pictured above, to whom jesus revealed his ardent desire for this devotion in reparation. Heart of jesus, son of the eternal father, have mercy on us heart of jesus, formed by the holy spirit in the womb of. At the request of the carmelites, pope sixtus v 158590 granted an indulgence of 300 days. L\ the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of god. Litany of the name of jesus sacred heart catholic church. 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. The present form was approved by pope pius ix for local use in 1862.
O jesus, whose adorable face is the masterpiece of the holy ghost. If you have any suggestions or requests regarding these litanies, please contact us. The litany of the most holy name of jesus was likely composed in the 15th century by st. There the pope and bishops chose the easiest and most efficacious of means to turn the situation around. Litany of loreto text and mp3 audio download discerning. O god, who hast rendered the most glorious name of thy only. Jesus, father of the world to come, have mercy on us. When recited in a group, one person should lead, and everyone else should make the italicized responses. Free mp3 audio download for the litany of loreto with text. In roman catholicism, the veneration holy name of jesus also most holy name of jesus, italian. 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. Litany of the most holy name of jesus lord, have mercy on us. The litany of the most holy name of jesus was most likely composed by st.
O jesus, whose adorable face mary and joseph worshipped with profoundest reverence, have mercy on us. Litany of the most blessed virgin mary also known as the litany of loreto in. Litany of the holy name of jesus that resource site. The litany of the most holy name of jesus helps us keep our lord front and center in our lives. 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. Americas favorite and most affordable prayer booklet. The litany of the most holy name of jesus catholic.
Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find, knock and it shall be opened to you. Joseph, and it is contained in here along with litany of the blessed virgin mary, sacred heart of jesus, of all saints, of jesus precious blood, and one or two more. Litany of the sacred heart of jesus home diocese of. These audio mp3 files are recorded so that you can listen to and pray these litanies while driving or during manual labor. This latin litany with translation to the most holy name of jesus was sung by the dominicans of the in schola of st.
The litany of the holy name is a roman catholic prayer, probably of the 15th century bernardino of siena and john of capistrano. In roman catholicism, the veneration holy name of jesus developed as a separate type of devotion in the early modern period, in parallel to that of the sacred heart. John xxiii the extraordinary form of the roman rite this feast is celebrated. Jesus, angel of the great council, have mercy on us. Every catholic should love and have great devotion to the most holy name of jesus, for this is the name of our divine savior. Jesus, hear us, jesus, graciously hear us let us pray. Litany of the holy name of jesus united states conference. He was a member of the albizeschi family, one of the most renowned in the republic of siena. Litany of the holy name of jesus knights of the holy eucharist. Catholic litanies that will change your life kindle edition. The feast of the holy name of jesus was introduced in 1530. He also composed a number of lyrics about the holy name.
Free audio mp3 download of the litany of the sacred heart of jesus with text. Litany of the most holy name of our lord jesus christ catholic. Powerful prayers booklet americas favorite and most affordable prayer booklet. Heart of jesus, one with the eternal word have mercy on us. Heavenly father, of whom mary is the daughter, have mercy on us. It is one of six litanies approved for public recitation by the. You are the the way of the just, the glory of the saints, the hope of those in need, the balm of the sick, the love of the devout and the consolation of.
The catholic prayer book and manual of meditations. Probably binterim denkwurdigkeiten, iv, i, 597 is correct in ascribing it to the celebrated preachers of the holy name, saints bernardine of siena and john capistran, at the beginning of the fifteenth century. Heart of jesus, tabernacle of the most high have mercy on us. Litany of the most holy name of jesus my catholic life. Lord jesus christ, have mercy on us, and on the whole world. Litany of the holy name of mary for private use only. The church celebrates the feast of the holy name of jesus on january 3rd. Each of the titles points to wonderful attributes of our lord. Mar 14, 2015 powerful novena prayer to god the father, litany of love to the lord duration.