Litany of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows

[Hildegard of Bingen]

Litany of Our Lady of the Seven Sorrows

While in captivity under Napoleon Bonaparte in 1809, Pope Pius VII wrote a litany to Our Lady of Sorrows.





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, (*)

Holy Virgin of virgins, (*)

Mother crucified, (*)

Sorrowful Mother, (*)

Tearful Mother, (*)

Afflicted Mother, (*)

Forsaken Mother, (*)

Desolate Mother, (*)

Mother bereft of thy Child, (*)

Mother transfixed with the sword, (*)

Mother overwhelmed with grief, (*)

Mother filled with anguish, (*)

Mother crucified in heart, (*)

Mother most sad, (*)

Fountain of tears, (*)

Vial of suffering, (*)

Mirror of patience, (*)

Rock of constancy, (*)

Anchor of confidence, (*)

Refuge of the forsaken, (*)

Shield of the oppressed, (*)

Subduer of the unbelieving, (*)

Comfort of the afflicted, (*)

Medicine of the sick, (*)

Strength of the weak, (*)

Harbour of the wretched, (*)

Calmer of the tempests, (*)

Resource of mourners, (*)

Terror of the treacherous, (*)

Treasure of the faithful, (*)

Eye of the Prophets, (*)

Staff of Apostles, (*)

Crown of Martyrs, (*)

Light of Confessors, (*)

Pearl of Virgins, (*)

Consolation of Widows, (*)

Joy of all Saints, (*)



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, deliver us, and save us from all trouble, in the power of Jesus Christ. Amen.



Imprint, O Lady! Thy wounds upon my heart, that I may read therein sorrow and love – sorrow to endure every sorrow for Thee; love to despise every love for Thine. Amen.



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