Litany of Saint Dymphna

The Litany of Saint Dymphna is a cherished Catholic prayer invoking the intercession of Saint Dymphna, a young martyr celebrated for her purity, faith, and miraculous aid, particularly for those afflicted with mental and nervous disorders. Revered in Ireland and Belgium, she is a beacon of hope for the afflicted and a model of Christian virtue. This litany is often prayed for spiritual strength and healing. This litany is for private use.


Litany of Saint Dymphna


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, Virgin Mother of God, pray for us.
Health of the sick, pray for us.
Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
Our Lady, Help of Christians, pray for us.

Saint Dymphna, virgin and martyr, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, daughter of royal parents, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, child of great beauty of soul and body, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, docile to the lessons of thy pious mother, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, obedient to thy saintly confessor, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, who abandoned the court of thy father to escape the danger of impurity, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, who chose a life of poverty on earth so that thou might lay up treasures in Heaven, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, who sought consolation at Holy Mass, Communion, and prayer, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, ardent lover of the Divine Bridegroom, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, devoted to the Mother of God, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, beheaded by thine own father, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, martyr of holy purity, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, brilliant example of Christian youth, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, renowned for many miracles, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, glory of Ireland and Belgium, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, full of compassion for those in need, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, protectress against all nervous and mental disorders, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, consoler of the afflicted, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, friend of the helpless, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, comforter of the despondent, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, light of those in mental darkness, pray for us.
Saint Dymphna, patroness of those who suffer with nervous and mental diseases, pray for us.

That we may love the Lord our God with all our hearts and above all things, pray for us.
That we may hate sin and avoid all occasion of sin, pray for us.
That we may carefully preserve the virtue of purity to our state, pray for us.
That we may receive the Sacraments frequently, pray for us.
That we may obtain the spirit of prayer, pray for us.
That we may be humble and obedient, resigning ourselves to God’s Holy Will, pray for us.
That we may learn to have confidence in God during our afflictions, pray for us.
That we may obtain the grace of final perseverance, pray for us.
In moments of temptation, pray for us.
In times of sickness, disease, war, and persecution, pray for us.
In our last illness, pray for us.
And at the hour of our death, pray for us.

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

V. Pray for us, Saint Dymphna,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.

Let us pray.
O God, since Thou didst give Saint Dymphna to Thy Church as a model of all virtues, especially holy purity, and willed that she should seal her faith with her innocent blood and perform numerous miracles, grant that we who honor her as patroness of those afflicted with nervous and mental illness may continue to enjoy her powerful intercession and protection and attain eternal life. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Litany by Litany: A Treasury of Catholic Invocations

Echoes of Mercy: A Living Archive of Catholic Litanies A curated treasury of Catholic litanies—documented in text, voiced in audio, and shared in spirit. Each post includes traditional invocations, modern access, and spiritual resonance—delivered in both timeless reverence and contemporary format. Litanies have long echoed through the halls of the Church and the quiet corners of homes, offering a rhythmic form of prayer that invites response, reflection, and hope. Rooted in Scripture—most notably Psalm 135, with its repeated refrain “for His mercy endureth forever” —litanies mirror the deep yearning of the faithful to invoke God’s aid, express contrition, and offer praise through communal or personal devotion. Their structure, simple yet profound, allows believers to join voices across time, space, and circumstance. Whether offered in times of calamity or consolation, litanies serve as a kind of spiritual heartbeat—steady, responsive, unifying. Understanding Public and Private Litanies...
Read more

Litany of the Passion

Image
The Litany of the Passion is a solemn Catholic prayer that reflects on the redemptive sufferings of Jesus Christ during His Passion and Crucifixion. It invokes His mercy through a series of titles and events from His Passion, seeking deliverance from sin and evil. This litany is often prayed during Lent, especially on Good Friday, to deepen devotion to Christ’s sacrifice.  This litany is for private use. Litany of the Passion Lord, have mercy. (Lord, have mercy.) Christ, have mercy. (Christ, have mercy.) Lord, have mercy. (Lord, have mercy.) 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. Jesus, the Eternal Wisdom, have mercy on us. Jesus, the Word made flesh, have mercy on us. Jesus, hated by the world, have mercy on us. Jesus, sold for thirty pieces of silver, have mercy on us. Jesus, sweating blood...
Read more

Litany of Saint John the Baptist

Image
The Litany of Saint John the Baptist is a revered Catholic prayer invoking the intercession of Saint John, the forerunner of Christ, who prepared the way for the Messiah through his preaching, baptism, and martyrdom. Celebrated for his ascetic life, zeal for truth, and profound humility, he is a model of holiness. This litany is often prayed to seek his guidance in living a life of faith and repentance.  This litany is for private use. Litany of Saint John the Baptist 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. Queen of Prophets, pray for us. Saint John the Baptist, pray for us. Saint John the Baptist, precursor of Christ, pray for us. Saint John the Baptist, glorious forerunner of the Sun of Justice,...
Read more