This Litany, for private use only, was written by Pope Pius VII, who
granted a plenary indulgence every Friday to all who recite it with a
contrite heart on that day. It can be dowloaded in pdf format: Litany of the Dolorous Virgin Mary
(pdf)
Litany of the
Dolorous 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 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.
Crucified Mother, pray for us.
Sorrowful Mother, pray for us.
Tearful Mother, pray for us.
Afflicted Mother, pray for us.
Forsaken Mother, pray for us.
Desolate Mother, pray for us.
Mother bereft of thy Son, 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.
Sea of suffering, pray for us.
Mirror of patience, pray for us.
Rock of constancy, pray for us.
Author 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.
Harbor of the shipwrecked, 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.
Joy of all saints, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, spare, us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Jesus.
Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Jesus.
Look down upon us, free us, and deliver us from all trouble, by the
power of Jesus Christ. Amen. O most holy Virgin, imprint thy wounds in
my heart, that I may read therein sorrow and love: sorrow, to endure
every sorrow for thee; love, to despise every love for thee.
Say the
Apostles' Creed, Hail Holy Queen, and three Hail Marys, in honor of the
most holy Heart of Mary.
Apostles’ Creed
I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth, and
in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy
Ghost, and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate,
was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into Hell. On the
third day He rose again. He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the
right hand of God the Father Almighty. He will come again to judge the
living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic
Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the
resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
Hail, Holy Queen
Hail holy Queen, mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness, and our
hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we
send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn
then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us. And after
this our exile show unto us the blessed Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O
clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary. Amen.
Hail Mary (three times)
Hail Mary, full of Grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou
amongst women, and blessed is the Fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary,
mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and in the hour of our death.
Amen.
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