Each response should be recited at the end of each line until a new response is indicated. Spirit of the adoption of the children of god, have mercy on us holy ghost, inspire us with horror of sin. Jesus, eternal son of the father, redeemer of the world, save us. A litany to pray frequently in time of health pandemic. God, the father of heaven, god the son, redeemer of the world, god the holy spirit, holy trinity, one god. I decided to use this familiar tune so that it would be easy for the children to learn the gifts and fruits.
The litany of the holy spirit is a wonderful prayer anytime but especially during the novena in preparation for the feast of pentecost. Kurth march 2020 join us for livestream worship this sunday at 11 am. The contents of the litany are based on scripture, the book of common prayer, and an eastern orthodox prayer to the holy spirit. This approved english translation is taken from pages 6972 in the apostolic penitentiary, manual of indulgences. Blessed mother mary, virgin spouse of the holy ghost. I adore the brightness of your purity, the unerring keenness of your justice and the might of your love. Spirit of compunction and of penance, spirit of grace and of prayer, spirit of charity, peace and joy, spirit of patience, longanimity and goodness, spirit of benignity, mildness and fidelity, spirit of modesty, continency in chastity, spirit of adoption of the children of god, holy spirit, the comforter. This approved english translation is taken from pages 6972 in the. One or more of the following litany collects may be spoken.
Litany of the most blessed sacrament catholic news agency. Holy spirit, open to us the treasures of your graces. A litany amidst the covid19 outbreak by the reverend michael b. Move us to checkin with loved ones at high risk of infection and those in quarantine.
Holy trinity, hear us holy ghost, who proceedest from the father and the son, enter our hearts. Holy ghost, who art equal to the father and the son, enter our hearts. Jesus, eternal son of the father, redeemer of the world. Litany of the blessed virgin mary litany of loreto lord, have mercy. This litany to the holy spirit was prepared using the traditional form of a litany. Litany of the most holy name of jesus litany of the holy spirit litany. Second day christs promise to send the paraclete come, father of the poor. This litany reminds us of the many attributes of the holy spirit including the seven gifts of the holy spirit, while asking for his guidance and grace as we struggle to grow in our spiritual life. Come, o blessed spirit of holy fear, fill me with devotion to god alone. God the son, redeemer of the world, god the holy spirit, holy trinity, one god. The litany lcms president pastor matthew harrison asks for members of lcms churches to pray the litany daily during lent as a way to help improve our devotion prayers, we are often left praying dear god, give me a minibike, as i was. Jesus himself instituted this novena when, after his ascension, he told his apostles to go to jerusalem and pray for nine days before receiving the holy spirit at pentecost.
Org stir up in us a spirit of compassion and tenacity for the time ahead. Like all litanies, the litany of the most holy name of jesus is designed to be recited communally, but it can be prayed alone. Litany of the sacred heart of jesus home diocese of. His litany, to the holy spirit poem by robert herrick. May 12, 2016 litany for pentecost may 12, 2016 fran pratt pentecost is the day in the liturgical calendar when the church celebrates the gift of the holy spirit, and the birth of the church as we know it, recorded in acts 2. Litany of the saints for solemn intercessions page 1 of 8 litany of the saints for solemn intercessions adapted for use in the diocese of springfield in illinois the litany of the saints, along with a commentary on it, is included in roman calendar. Come holy spirit, enlighten us that we may see beyond our differences to the deeper bond that we share. Holy spirit, who made mary immaculate, i adore thee.
Holy spirit, without whom the father and the son do nothing in heaven or on earth, i adore thee. It is one of only six litanies approved for public use. Ghana gloria god good friday gospel gospel acclamation grace gratitude greece greek guidance hawaiian healey willan healing hillsong holy spirit holy week. In the hour of my distresswhen temptations me oppressand when i my sins confess. Holy spirit, by whom the mystery of the incarnation was accomplished, i adore thee.
One or more of the following litany collects may be spoken or. Through our lord jesus christ thy son, who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of that selfsame holy spirit, god, forever and ever. Jun 05, 2017 holy spirit, come and renew the face of the earth. The holy spirit was given to the disciples to empower them to.
The litany reflects on the importance of human dignity and the value of respecting creationall in light of what god has graciously revealed to his creation. The church celebrates the feast of the holy name of jesus on january 3rd. From all imperfections and deliberate faults, deliver us, o holy spirit. The boys choir of southwark cathedral sing peter hurfords beautiful litany to the holy spirit. 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. Sep 06, 2009 the boys choir of southwark cathedral sing peter hurfords beautiful litany to the holy spirit. Holy spirit, inflame us with the flame of your love. I contacted john, and he agreed it was a good idea. Peter hurford in the hour of my distress, when temptations me oppress, and when i my sins confess, sweet spirit, comfort me. Source of our life, your spirit fills the world, embraces all things, and knows all human hearts. Holy mary, holy mother of god, holy virgin of virgins, mother of christ, mother of the church, mother of divine grace. Holy spirit, open to us the treasures of thy graces. From all attachments to the things of the earth, deliver us, o holy spirit.
Holy spirit, inflame us with the flame of thy love. While the litany is not approved for public use, it can be prayed privately, by yourself or with your family or a. Recite the words and prayers prescribed for each of the nine days on the following pages, and then pray the divine mercy chaplet using rosary beads and the preceding prayers. Philips episcopal church in uvalde tx on the day of pentecost, may 19, 20.
Jun 02, 2019 a powerful old litany invoking the power of all powers, the well beloved spouse of the virgin mary holy spirit. Apr 23, 2018 this litany reminds us of the many attributes of the holy spirit including the seven gifts of the holy spirit, while asking for his guidance and grace as we struggle to grow in our spiritual life. The litany of the most holy name of jesus for deliverance. Holy spirit, enlighten us with your heavenly inspirations. Holy ghost, open to us the treasures of thy graces. Litany of the holy spirit st laurence catholic church. Powerful litany of the holy spirit, strengthening, anointing.
Holy, blessed and glorious trinity, three persons in one god, have mercy on us. Spirit of the father and the son, boundless life of both, sanctify us. Holy spirit, who art equal to the father and the son, enter our hearts. Holy mary, pray for us, holy mother of god, pray for us, holy virgin of virgins, pray for us. Novena to the holy spirit act of consecration to the holy spirit on my knees before the great multitude of heavenly witnesses i offer myself, soul and body, to you, eternal spirit of god. When the house doth sigh and weep, and the world is drownd in sleep, yet mine eyes the watch do keep, sweet spirit, comfort me. Our hope is that this new arrangement of a wellloved tune will give this litany an even wider. Glory be to the father, and to the son, and to the holy spirit, r. From all hypocrisy and pretense, deliver us, o holy spirit. Holy ghost, engrave thy law in our hearts holy ghost, inflame us with the flame of thy love. Litany for the coming of the holy spirit ecumenical catholic. While the litany is not approved for public use, it can be prayed privately, by yourself or with your family or a small group. Father all powerful, have mercy on us jesus, eternal son of the father, redeemer of the world, save us.
Litany of the holy spirit holy spirit abrahamic religions scribd. This novena is the original and oldest one in the church. Litany of the holy spirit free download as word doc. Jesus, you who are the utmost example of meekness, strength, and courage, bestow on me the necessary struggles that prune and purify my soul to make me more like unto yourself. God the holy spirit, giver of life, have mercy on us. Holy spirit, who in the beginning moved over the waters, i adore thee. Pour down into my heart your holy spirit, the giver of all good gifts and graces, the one who breathes life into me when all has been broken or lost. The novena of the holy spirit is the chief of all novenas because it was the first that was ever celebrated, and that by the apostles and mary in the upper room, and was distinguished by so many remarkable wonders and gifts, principally by the gift of the same holy spirit, a gift merited for us by the passion of jesus christ himself. Pdf version for printout this may be prayed individually or in alternation with others. When recited in a group, one person should lead, and everyone else should make the italicized responses. Novena to the holy spirit following the ascension of our lord, tradition says that the disciples gathered in the upper room together with our blessed mother for the novena, nine days of prayer in anticipation of the outpouring of the holy spirit. Teach me to live for the glory of the eternal trinity alone.
Father, son and holy spirit, and in our service to gods people and gods whole creation. When i lie within my bed, sick in heart and sick in head, and with doubts discomforted, sweet spirit, comfort me. Lord, may we who honor the holy name of jesus enjoy his friendship in this life and be filled with eternal joy in the kingdom where he lives and reigns for ever and ever. Litany of the most precious blood of jesus lord, have mercy. A powerful old litany invoking the power of all powers, the well beloved spouse of the virgin mary holy spirit. Holy spirit, who proceedest from the father and the son, enter our hearts. As it was in the beginning, is now, and shall be forever. Litany for pentecost may 12, 2016 fran pratt pentecost is the day in the liturgical calendar when the church celebrates the gift of the holy spirit, and the birth of the church as we know it, recorded in acts 2. Hurford litany to the holy spirit free download as pdf file. Litany of the holy spirit for private use only lord, have mercy on us.