Monday, September 30, 2013

Of Angels and Mortals: The Litany of the Angels



Litany of the Holy Angels
Especially for prayers in times of great need, on Monday or Tuesday (traditional days associated with the creation of the Angels), or on the feast of St. Michael and All Angels. This litany may be used after the Collects at the Daily Office, or as a separate devotion.

God the Father, Creator of the Angels,
Have mercy on us
God the Son, Lord of the Angels,
Have mercy on us
God the Holy Spirit, Life of the Angels,
Have mercy on us
Holy Trinity, delight of all the Angels,
Have mercy on us
Holy Mary,   
Pray for us
All you Choirs of Blessed Spirits,
Pray for us
Holy Seraphim, Angels of Love,
Pray for us
Holy Cherubim, Angels of the Word,
Pray for us
Holy Thrones, Angels of Life,
Pray for us
Holy Angels of Adoration,
Pray for us
Holy Dominions,
Pray for us
Holy Powers,
Pray for us
Holy Principalities,
Pray for us
Holy Virtues,
Pray for us
Holy Archangel Michael,
Pray for us
Conqueror of Lucifer,
Pray for us
Angel of Faith and Humility,
Pray for us
Guardian of the Anointing of the Sick,
Pray for us
Patron of the Dying,
Pray for us
Prince of the Heavenly Hosts,
Pray for us
Guide of souls to the judgment seat of God,
Pray for us
Holy Archangel Gabriel,
Pray for us
Angel of the Incarnation,
Pray for us
Faithful Messenger of God,
Pray for us
Angel of Hope and Peace,
Pray for us
Protector of all servants and handmaids of God,
Pray for us
Guardian of Baptism,
Pray for us
Patron of Priests,
Pray for us
Holy Archangel Raphael,
Pray for us
Angel of Divine Love,
Pray for us
Conqueror of the hellish fiend,
Pray for us
Helper in great distress,
Pray for us
Angel of suffering and of healing,
Pray for us
Patron of physicians, wanderers and travelers,
Pray for us
All Holy Archangels,
Pray for us
Angels of service before the throne of God,
Pray for us
Angels of service for mankind,
Pray for us
Holy Guardian Angels,
Pray for us
Helpers in all our needs,
Pray for us
Light in all darkness,
Pray for us
Support in all danger,
Pray for us
Admonishers of our conscience,
Pray for us
Intercessors before the throne of God,
Pray for us
Shield of defense against evil spirits,
Pray for us
Our constant companions,
Pray for us
Our safest Guides,
Pray for us
Our truest Friends,
Pray for us
Our wisest Counselors,
Pray for us
Our models of prompt obedience,
Pray for us
Mirrors of humility and sincerity,
Pray for us
All you Holy Angels,
Assist us
During Life,
Assist us
In Death,
Assist us
In heaven, we shall be grateful to you!

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
O Christ, hear us,       
Christ graciously hear us.

Lord, have mercy
    Christ, have mercy,
Lord, have mercy.

V. God has given his charge over you
R. To guard you in all your ways

Everlasting God, you have ordained and constituted in a wonderful order the ministries of angels and mortals: Mercifully grant that, as your holy angels always serve and worship you in heaven, so by your appointment they may help and defend us here on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.  Amen.

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