The Litany of Saint Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi is one of the most widely known and loved saints. He visited hospitals, preached, and served the ill while meeting many other saints. Nearly 90% of all stigmatists are female, but Francis is a stigmatist, one who receives marks of the wounds of Christ during his crucifixion. St Francis is the Patron Saint for Animals & Catholic Action. St Francis memorial feast day is October 4th.
How to Pray The Litany in Honour of Saint Francis of Assisi
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 Spirit, Have mercy on us Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us.
Holy Mary, special patroness of the three Orders of Saint Francis, pray for us.
Saint Francis, seraphic patriarch, pray for us.
Saint Francis, most prudent father, pray for us.
Saint Francis, despiser of the world, pray for us.
Saint Francis, model of penance, pray for us.
Saint Francis, conqueror of vices, pray for us.
Saint Francis, imitator of the Saviour, pray for us.
Saint Francis, bearer of the marks of Christ, pray for us.
Saint Francis, sealed with the character of Jesus, pray for us.
Saint Francis, example of purity, pray for us.
Saint Francis, image of humility, pray for us.
Saint Francis, abounding in grace, pray for us.
Saint Francis, reformer of the erring, pray for us.
Saint Francis, healer of the sick, pray for us.
Saint Francis, pillar of the Church, pray for us.
Saint Francis, defender of the Faith, pray for us.
Saint Francis, champion of Christ, pray for us.
Saint Francis, defender of thy children, pray for us.
Saint Francis, invulnerable shield, pray for us.
Saint Francis, confounder of the heretics, pray for us.
Saint Francis, converter of the pagans, pray for us.
Saint Francis, supporter of the lame, pray for us.
Saint Francis, raiser of the dead, pray for us.
Saint Francis, healer of the lepers, pray for us. Saint Francis, our advocate, pray for us.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
V. Pray for us, O blessed father Francis.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us Pray:
O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, when the world was growing cold, in order to renew in our hearts the flame of love, imprinted the sacred marks of Thy Passion on the body of our blessed father Francis, mercifully grant that by his merits and prayers we may persevere in bearing the cross and may bring forth fruits worthy of penance, Thou Who livest and reignest, world without end. R. Amen.
How to Pray The Litany in Honour of Saint Francis of Assisi
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 Spirit, Have mercy on us Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us.
Holy Mary, special patroness of the three Orders of Saint Francis, pray for us.
Saint Francis, seraphic patriarch, pray for us.
Saint Francis, most prudent father, pray for us.
Saint Francis, despiser of the world, pray for us.
Saint Francis, model of penance, pray for us.
Saint Francis, conqueror of vices, pray for us.
Saint Francis, imitator of the Saviour, pray for us.
Saint Francis, bearer of the marks of Christ, pray for us.
Saint Francis, sealed with the character of Jesus, pray for us.
Saint Francis, example of purity, pray for us.
Saint Francis, image of humility, pray for us.
Saint Francis, abounding in grace, pray for us.
Saint Francis, reformer of the erring, pray for us.
Saint Francis, healer of the sick, pray for us.
Saint Francis, pillar of the Church, pray for us.
Saint Francis, defender of the Faith, pray for us.
Saint Francis, champion of Christ, pray for us.
Saint Francis, defender of thy children, pray for us.
Saint Francis, invulnerable shield, pray for us.
Saint Francis, confounder of the heretics, pray for us.
Saint Francis, converter of the pagans, pray for us.
Saint Francis, supporter of the lame, pray for us.
Saint Francis, raiser of the dead, pray for us.
Saint Francis, healer of the lepers, pray for us. Saint Francis, our advocate, pray for us.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us. Christ, graciously hear us.
V. Pray for us, O blessed father Francis.
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us Pray:
O Lord Jesus Christ, Who, when the world was growing cold, in order to renew in our hearts the flame of love, imprinted the sacred marks of Thy Passion on the body of our blessed father Francis, mercifully grant that by his merits and prayers we may persevere in bearing the cross and may bring forth fruits worthy of penance, Thou Who livest and reignest, world without end. R. Amen.
