Litany of Saint Augustine

The Litany of Saint Augustine is a revered Catholic prayer invoking the intercession of Saint Augustine, a pivotal figure in Christian theology known for his profound conversion, eloquent writings, and tireless defense of the Church against heresies. As a model of repentance and divine wisdom, he is a patron of theologians and converts. 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.

Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.

Holy Father Augustine, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, example of contrite souls, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, son of the tears of your mother Monica, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, light of teachers, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, exterminator of heresies, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, illustrious warrior against the foes of the Church, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, pillar of the True Faith, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, vessel of Divine Wisdom, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, rule of conduct for apostolic life, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, whose heart was inflamed with the fire of Divine Love, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, humble and merciful father, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, zealous preacher of the Word of God, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, illumined expounder of Sacred Scripture, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, ornament of bishops, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, light of the True Faith, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, noble defender of Holy Church, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, refulgence of the glory of God, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, blossoming olive tree of the House of God, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, indefatigable adorer of the Most Holy Trinity, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, inexhaustible fountain of Christian eloquence, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, shining mirror of holiness, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, model of all virtues, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, consoler of the distressed, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, comforter of the forsaken, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, friend and helper of the poor, pray for us.
Saint Augustine, our father, 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.

Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.

Let us pray.
O God, who disclosed to Saint Augustine the hidden mysteries of Your wisdom and kindled in his heart the flame of Divine Love, thus renewing in Your Church the pillar of cloud and fire, graciously grant that we may pass safely through the storms of this world and reach the eternal fatherland which You promised us, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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