It was used in the "Litania Septiformis" of St. Gregory the Great, and in the procession of St. Mamertus. We sinners, That you would spare us, That you would pardon us, That you would bring us to true penance, That you would deign to govern and preserve your holy Church, That you would deign to preserve our Apostolic Prelate, and all orders of the Church in holy religion, That you would deign to humble the enemies of Holy Church, That you would deign to give peace and true concord to Christian kings and princes, That you would deign to grant peace and unity to all Christian people, That you would deign to call back to the unity of the Church all who have strayed from the truth and lead all unbelievers to the light of the Gospel, That you would deign to confirm and preserve us in your holy service, That you would lift up our minds to heavenly desires, That you would render eternal blessings to all our benefactors, That you would deliver our souls and the souls of our brethren, relations and benefactors, from eternal damnation, That you would deign to give and preserve the fruits of the earth, That you would deign to grant eternal rest to all the faithful departed, That you would deign graciously hear us, Son of God. From Thy wrath, lxiii; Socrates, VI, viii, Sozomen, VIII, vii). Its stature is such that it is one of only six litanies authorized for use in public services by th… Saint Anastasia, V. Let us pray for our benefactors. Through Thy birth, Litany of the Saints. All ye holy bishops and confessors, That Thou wouldst bring us to true penance, From sudden and unprovided death, In Christian usage, "saint" refers to any believer who is "in Christ", and in whom Christ dwells, whether in heaven or in earth. Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us. Be merciful, Spare us, O Lord. Copyright 2020 Catholic Online. Thank you. ���gy��o��n��A�c^�_�]߈�W����Սx���KQ����O;q�_���*�[U�V�����=��]�c���$f��N� $���Z��e����EkmξU&�ޔU^М��v�-��?��o������q�a�}S䭸�����k�f'����[}��N�$�^�i�2}�wU= y2|j��>[^#�����e��o���L����VtP��( պW�b����Үw;���ם�mީ�_��?������O�¢��oo`T��~����?��x�[�ȣ�{�ܱ��Zٗ�،��j:���IE�g�Qjt�);�;�6��`"���c���&��6��}#��֠�� iY� xՌ�`��D�ҍ��F����%Z�%�DB D���F��GN�#g�.XI��#'��u��!�j���i�QӔ�����#Magi52��bl� ��j2��c+h�lrT2�Zd����ղg/�v��B�����M2���q3e �a�S�%~�L>X�kb&G���Ԓ���z�$~$�QgqS ����. All ye holy monks and hermits, That Thou wouldst vouchsafe to humble the enemies of holy Church, All ye holy doctors, From anger, and hatred, and all ill-will, %��������� Saints John and Paul, Through the Institution of the Most Blessed Sacrament, HISTORY It was used in the "Litania Septiformis" of St. Gregory the Great, and in the procession of St. Mamertus. Each verse and response must be duplicated in this litany and in that chanted on Rogation Days (S.R.C., 3993, ad 4). Three forms of the Litany of the Saints are at present in liturgical use. Saint Bernard, News, analysis & spirituality by email, twice-weekly from CatholicCulture.org. Saints Fabian and Sebastian, God the Holy Ghost, Christ, have mercy on us. We then invoke Mary Magdalen, the model of Christian penance and of a contemplative life, of whom Christ said: "Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world that also which she hath done, shall be told for a memory of her" ( Matthew 26:13 ); the virgins and martyrs : Agatha, Lucy, Agnes, Cecilia, Catherine, and Anastasia the Younger; and in conclusion of the holy virgins and widows ; all the holy men and women. God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us. From all evil, Lord, save your people. Michael (Who is like God?)