Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

The Litany of the Immaculate Heart of Mary is a cherished Catholic prayer that honors the heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a symbol of her sinless love, humility, and intimate union with her Son, Jesus Christ. Often prayed in devotion to Mary’s maternal care, this litany seeks her intercession for mercy, refuge, and grace. This litany is for private use.

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.

Heart of Mary, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, according to the Heart of Jesus, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, united to the Heart of Jesus, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, Sanctuary of the Holy Ghost, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, Temple of the Divinity, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, Tabernacle of the Word Incarnate, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, always exempt from sin, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, always full of grace, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, blessed among all hearts, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, illustrious throne of glory, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, abyss and prodigy of humility, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, glorious holocaust of divine love, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, nailed to the cross of Jesus, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, comfort of the afflicted, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, refuge of sinners, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, hope of the agonizing, pray for us.
Heart of Mary, seat of mercy, pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.

V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.
O divine Jesus, who tenderly loves the most holy of virgins and is reciprocally loved by her, grant, we beseech You, through the intercession of Your blessed Mother, and by the resemblance her sacred Heart bore to Yours, that we may always return due love and affection for her care and tenderness toward us, You who with the Father and the Holy Ghost live and reign, world without end. Amen.

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