Litany of Saint Louis of France

The Litany of Saint Louis of France is a revered Catholic prayer invoking the intercession of Saint Louis IX, a holy king who exemplified Christian virtue through his humility, charity, and defense of the faith. Known for his care for the poor, protection of the Church, and leadership in the Crusades, he is a patron of France and a model for rulers. 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.

Saint Louis of France, pray for us.
Saint Louis, scion of devout parents, pray for us.
Saint Louis, constant protector of the children of God, pray for us.
Saint Louis, true model of Christian virtue, pray for us.
Saint Louis, faithful confessor of the living Christ, pray for us.
Saint Louis, kingly bearer of humiliations, pray for us.
Saint Louis, staunch defender of the glorified Christ, pray for us.
Saint Louis, true martyr of the flesh by mortification, pray for us.
Saint Louis, detester of worldly pride and honor, pray for us.
Saint Louis, savior of souls, pray for us.
Saint Louis, kind friend of enemies, pray for us.
Saint Louis, rapt in prayer to God, pray for us.
Saint Louis, hope of sinners, pray for us.
Saint Louis, giver of gifts, pray for us.
Saint Louis, founder of charitable institutions for the afflicted, pray for us.
Saint Louis, generous giver of alms, pray for us.
Saint Louis, lavish dispenser of riches, pray for us.
Saint Louis, guard of the holy places of pilgrimage, pray for us.
Saint Louis, detester of immoderate people, pray for us.
Saint Louis, protector of widows and orphans, pray for us.
Saint Louis, defender of the sepulcher of our Lord Jesus Christ, pray for us.
Saint Louis, victor over the Saracens, pray for us.
Saint Louis, protector of those in pagan slavery, pray for us.
Saint Louis, converter of unbelievers to the Christian faith, pray for us.
Saint Louis, visitor of hospitals and dispenser of favors to the infirm, pray for us.
Saint Louis, healer of the sick, pray for us.
Saint Louis, intercessor and patron of the French kings, pray for us.
Saint Louis, from whom those who flee to you obtain the infallible help of God, pray for us.
Saint Louis, at whose request various diseases are miraculously cured, 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.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.

Our Father
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be Your Name. Your kingdom come, Your will be done, on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.

Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the Fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

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

Let us pray.
O Lord, King of kings, Jesus Christ, who loved Saint Louis and led him into the heavenly kingdom: grant that by his intercession and good works, we may participate in his glory for all eternity. You who live and reign world without end. Amen.

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