Litany Of The Blessed Virgin Mary

Key Concepts:

• Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary: A prayer consisting of a series of invocations to Mary, each followed by the response "pray for us."
• Invocation: A calling upon God or a saint for help or protection.
• Intercession: The act of pleading on behalf of another.
• Original Sin: The sin inherited by all descendants of Adam and Eve.
• Assumption: The bodily taking up of the Virgin Mary into Heaven at the end of her earthly life.

The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary

The video presents a recitation of the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a traditional Catholic prayer. The prayer is structured as a series of invocations addressed to God and to Mary, followed by the congregation's response.

Invocation of the Trinity

The litany begins with invocations to the Holy Trinity:

• "Lord have mercy."
• "Christ have mercy."
• "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, have mercy on us."
• "Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us."

Invocations of Mary

The core of the litany consists of a series of invocations to Mary, each followed by the response "pray for us." These invocations address Mary under various titles and attributes, reflecting her roles and virtues:

• Holiness and Virginity: "Holy Mary," "Holy Mother of God," "Holy Virgin of virgins."
• Motherhood: "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 Savior."
• Virtues: "Virgin most prudent," "Virgin most venerable," "Virgin most renowned," "Virgin most powerful," "Virgin most merciful," "Virgin most faithful."
• Symbolic Titles: "Mirror of justice," "Seat of wisdom," "Cause of our joy," "Spiritual vessel," "Vessel of honor," "Singular vessel of devotion," "Mystical rose," "Tower of David," "Tower of ivory," "House of gold," "Ark of the covenant," "Gate of heaven," "Morning star."
• Roles of Comfort and Help: "Health of the sick," "Refuge of sinners," "Solace of migrants," "Comfort of the afflicted," "Help of Christians."
• Queenship: "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."

Invocation of the Lamb of God

The litany includes invocations to the Lamb of God:

• "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."

Concluding Prayer

The litany concludes with a prayer:

• "Pray for us, O holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ."

Final Prayer

A final prayer is recited, asking God to grant perpetual health of mind and body and to deliver us from sorrow through the intercession of the Blessed Mary:

• "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."

Conclusion

The Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a prayer that invokes Mary's intercession through a series of titles and attributes, reflecting her significance in Catholic tradition. It is a plea for mercy, grace, and protection, seeking both temporal and eternal well-being through Mary's role as Mother of God and Queen of Heaven.