Litany of the Holy Family
Lord, have mercy on us
Christ, have mercy on us
Lord, have mercy on us
Jesus, hear us
Jesus, graciously hear us
God, the Father of heaven
God the Son, Redeemer of the world
God, the Holy Spirit
Holy Trinity, one God bless us and guide us
Holy Family, earthly representation of the heavenly Trinity,
Holy Family, protector and example of the Church,
Holy Family, terror of demons,
Holy Family, school and model of all families,
Holy Family, home and school of the contemplatives, bless us and teach us
Holy Family, home of silence and solitude,
Holy Family, school of the virtues of humility and charity,
Holy Family, school of perfect love of God and of one's neighbour,
Holy Family, school of insatiable yearning for God,
Holy Family, school of forgiveness and mutual acceptance,
Holy Family, school of hard labour,
Holy Family, school of self-denial and sacrifice,
Holy Family, school of perfect acceptance of the will of God,
Holy Family, school of profound peace and perfect joy,
Holy Family, school of perpetual chastity,
Holy Family, school of evangelical poverty,
Holy Family school of perfect and prompt obedience,
Holy Family, school of wholehearted loving service to all in need,
Holy Family, school of infinite and intense thirst for the salvation of souls,
Holy Family, school of warm welcome and generous hospitality,
Holy Family, school of good will and generosity,
Holy Family, school of faith, hope and charity,
Holy Family, school of prudence, fortitude, justice and temperance,
Holy Family, school of all virtues,
Holy Family, our heavenly patrons, protectors and intercessors, Bless us and protect us
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, Spare us, O Lord
Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Let us pray.
All Holy Father, in the wonder of your wisdom and love you decreed that your Son should be born of a woman and be subject to the guidance of two of your humble creatures, Mary and Joseph. Grant that we may enter more and more into the mystery of the incarnate Word and with Him lead a hidden life on earth, until escorted by His Virgin Mother and Foster Father, we may joyously enter your home in heaven. Through our Lord, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen.
Fr. Sebastian Vazhakala M. C.
