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The Litanies in Honor of Saint Francis Xavier
The Litanies in Honor of Saint Francis Xavier
The Litanies in Honor of Saint Francis Xavier
 
 
 


The Miracle of Saint Francis Xavier by Nicolas Poussin; 1641-42; Muse du Louvre, Paris, France; https://www.wga.hu

















Saint Francis Xavier, 17th century; Kobe City Museum, Japan; https://commons.wikimedia.org

















Saint Francis Xavier by Lorenzo de Caro; (1740-1762); National Museum of Fine Arts; Valletta, Malta; https://commons.wikimedia.org

















Conversion of Paravas by Francis Xavier in 1542; 19th-century colored lithograph; https://commons.wikimedia.org

















Francis Xavier landing in China by Joseph-Marie Vien; 1753; Palace of Versailles, France; small apartment of the Queen, stairway; https://commons.wikimedia.org
 
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.

Holy Mary, Virgin Mother of God,
   pray for us.
Saint Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus,
   pray for us.
Saint Francis Xavier, the glory and second pillar of that holy Institute,
   pray for us.
Apostle of the Indies and Japan,
   pray for us.
Legate of the Holy Apostolic See,
   pray for us.
Preacher of the truth and doctor of the nations,
   pray for us.
Vessel of election, to carry the Name of Jesus Christ to the kings of the earth,
   pray for us.
Shining light to those who sat in the shadow of death,
   pray for us.
Full of burning zeal for the glory of God,
   pray for us.
Unwearied propagator of the Christian Faith,
   pray for us.
Most watchful shepherd of souls,
   pray for us.
Most constant meditator on Divine things,
   pray for us.
Most faithful follower of Jesus Christ,
   pray for us.
Most ardent lover of evangelical poverty,
   pray for us.
Most perfect observer of religious obedience,
   pray for us.
Thou who did burn with the fire of Divine Love,
   pray for us.
Who did generously despise all earthly things,
   pray for us.
Most able guide in the way of perfection,
   pray for us.
Model of apostolic men,
   pray for us.
Model of all virtues,
   pray for us.
Light of infidels and master of the faithful,
   pray for us.
Angel in life and manners,
   pray for us.
Patriarch in affection for and care of Gods people,
   pray for us.
Prophet mighty in word and works,
   pray for us.
Whom all nations and the Church have with one voice associated with the glorious choir of Apostles,
   pray for us.
Who was adorned with the crown of virgins,
   pray for us.
Who did aspire to the palm of martyrs,
   pray for us.
Confessor in virtue and profession of life,
   pray for us.
In whom we reverence, through the Divine Goodness, the merits of all Saints,
   pray for us.
Whom the winds and the sea obeyed,
   pray for us.
Who did take by assault the cities that had revolted against Jesus Christ,
   pray for us.
Who was the terror of the armies of infidels,
   pray for us.
Scourge of demons and destroyer of idols,
   pray for us.
Powerful defense against shipwreck,
   pray for us.
Father of the poor and refuge of the downtrodden,
   pray for us.
Sight to the blind and strength to the lame,
   pray for us.
Protector in time of war, famine, and plague,
   pray for us.
Wonderful worker of miracles,
   pray for us.
Who was endued with the gift of tongues,
   pray for us.
Who was endued with the wondrous power of raising the dead,
   pray for us.
Resounding trumpet of the Holy Ghost,
   pray for us.
Light and glory of the East,
   pray for us.
Through the cross, which thou did so often raise among the Gentiles,
   pray for us.

Saint Francis Xavier,
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Through the Faith, which you did so marvelously propagate,
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Through your miracles and prophecies,
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Through the perils and shipwrecks which you did endure,
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Through the pains and labors, in the midst of which you did so ardently exclaim, "Still more! Still more!"
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Through thy Heavenly raptures, in the midst of which you did so fervently exclaim, "Enough, enough, Lord, enough!"
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Through the glory and happiness which now you do enjoy in Heaven,
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Friend of the Heavenly Bridegroom: intercede for us.
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Blessed Francis Xavier, beloved of God and men:
   intercede 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, O Lord.

Christ, hear us.
   Christ, graciously hear us, O Lord.

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

Let Us Pray

O God, Who by the preaching and miracles of blessed Francis was pleased to add to Thy Church the nations of the Indies, mercifully grant that we who venerate his glorious merits may imitate his virtues, through Our Lord Jesus Christ Thy Son, Who with Thee and the Holy Ghost lives and reigns, one God, world without end. Amen

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.

Holy Mary, Virgin Mother of God,
   pray for us.
Saint Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus,
   pray for us.
Saint Francis Xavier, the glory and second pillar of that holy Institute,
   pray for us.
Apostle of the Indies and Japan,
   pray for us.
Legate of the Holy Apostolic See,
   pray for us.
Preacher of the truth and doctor of the nations,
   pray for us.
Vessel of election, to carry the Name of Jesus Christ to the kings of the earth,
   pray for us.
Shining light to those who sat in the shadow of death,
   pray for us.
Full of burning zeal for the glory of God,
   pray for us.
Unwearied propagator of the Christian Faith,
   pray for us.
Most watchful shepherd of souls,
   pray for us.
Most constant meditator on Divine things,
   pray for us.
Most faithful follower of Jesus Christ,
   pray for us.
Most ardent lover of evangelical poverty,
   pray for us.
Most perfect observer of religious obedience,
   pray for us.
Thou who did burn with the fire of Divine Love,
   pray for us.
Who did generously despise all earthly things,
   pray for us.
Most able guide in the way of perfection,
   pray for us.
Model of apostolic men,
   pray for us.
Model of all virtues,
   pray for us.
Light of infidels and master of the faithful,
   pray for us.
Angel in life and manners,
   pray for us.
Patriarch in affection for and care of Gods people,
   pray for us.
Prophet mighty in word and works,
   pray for us.
Whom all nations and the Church have with one voice associated with the glorious choir of Apostles,
   pray for us.
Who was adorned with the crown of virgins,
   pray for us.
Who did aspire to the palm of martyrs,
   pray for us.
Confessor in virtue and profession of life,
   pray for us.
In whom we reverence, through the Divine Goodness, the merits of all Saints,
   pray for us.
Whom the winds and the sea obeyed,
   pray for us.
Who did take by assault the cities that had revolted against Jesus Christ,
   pray for us.
Who was the terror of the armies of infidels,
   pray for us.
Scourge of demons and destroyer of idols,
   pray for us.
Powerful defense against shipwreck,
   pray for us.
Father of the poor and refuge of the downtrodden,
   pray for us.
Sight to the blind and strength to the lame,
   pray for us.
Protector in time of war, famine, and plague,
   pray for us.
Wonderful worker of miracles,
   pray for us.
Who was endued with the gift of tongues,
   pray for us.
Who was endued with the wondrous power of raising the dead,
   pray for us.
Resounding trumpet of the Holy Ghost,
   pray for us.
Light and glory of the East,
   pray for us.
Through the cross, which thou did so often raise among the Gentiles,
   pray for us.

Saint Francis Xavier,
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Through the Faith, which you did so marvelously propagate,
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Through your miracles and prophecies,
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Through the perils and shipwrecks which you did endure,
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Through the pains and labors, in the midst of which you did so ardently exclaim, "Still more! Still more!"
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Through thy Heavenly raptures, in the midst of which you did so fervently exclaim, "Enough, enough, Lord, enough!"
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Through the glory and happiness which now you do enjoy in Heaven,
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Friend of the Heavenly Bridegroom: intercede for us.
   we beseech thee, hear us.
Blessed Francis Xavier, beloved of God and men:
   intercede 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, O Lord.

Christ, hear us.
   Christ, graciously hear us, O Lord.

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

Let Us Pray

O God, Who by the preaching and miracles of blessed Francis was pleased to add to Thy Church the nations of the Indies, mercifully grant that we who venerate his glorious merits may imitate his virtues, through Our Lord Jesus Christ Thy Son, Who with Thee and the Holy Ghost lives and reigns, one God, world without end. Amen

 
 
 
 


"When I have finished baptizing the people, I order them to destroy the huts in which they keep their idols; and I have them break the statues of their idols into tiny pieces, since they are now Christians. I could never come to an end describing to you the great consolation which fills my soul when I see idols being destroyed by the hands of those who had been idolaters."






 
 




Saint Francis Xavier administering the Sacrament of Baptism by Ivan Grohar; (1867-1911); Slovania https://commons.wikimedia.org



 
 


"No one can ever excel in GREAT things who does not first excel in small."
 
 
 
 
"It is not the actual physical exertion that counts toward ones progress, nor the nature of the task, but by the spirit of faith with which it is undertaken."
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
All quotes by Saint Francis Xavier
 
 
 
December 3 - Litanies in Honor of Saint Francis Xavier  
 

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X
OUR FATHER

Our Father, Who Art In Heaven
Hallowed Be Thy Name.
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy 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.
Liberate us from all temptation[*]
And deliver us from all evil. Amen



[*] Liberate us is in keeping with the original Latin text.
       God usually does not "lead us" to temptation
       (unless we are tested),
       but gives us the grace to overcome and/or resist it
X
HAIL MARY

Hail Mary, full of grace
The Lord is with thee.
Blessed art though among women,
And blessed is the fruit
Of thy womb, Jesus.
 
Holy Mary, Mary of God
Pray for us sinners
Now, and in the hour
Of our death. Amen


 
X
APOSTLE'S CREED

I believe in God, the Father Almighty Creator of Heaven and earth;
And in Jesus Christ, His Only Son, our Lord;
Who was conceived by the
[work and grace of the] Holy Ghost,[*]
Born of the Virgin Mary,
Suffered under Pontius Pilate,
Was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended into the Dead.[**]
On the third day, He rose again;
He ascended into Heaven,
And sits at the right hand of God,
the Father Almighty.
From thence he shall come to judge
the living and the dead.
 
I believe in the Holy Ghost,[*]
The Holy Catholic Church,
The communion of saints,
The forgiveness of sins.
The resurrection of the body,
And life everlasting. Amen


[*] Holy Ghost: may be substituted with the current Holy Spirit.
[**] the Dead: "inferi", the underworld or the dead in Latin.
X
GLORIA

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost[*],
as it was in the beginning, is now,
and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen

[*] Holy Ghost: may be substituted with the current Holy Spirit.
X
DE PROFUNDIS

Out of the depths I have cried to Thee, O Lord:
Lord, hear my voice.
Let Thine ears be attentive
to the voice of my supplication.

If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities:
Lord, who shall abide it.
For with Thee there is merciful forgiveness:
and because of Thy law,
I have waited for Thee, O Lord.

My soul hath waited on His word:
my soul hath hoped in the Lord.
From the morning-watch even until night,
let Israel hope in the Lord.

For with the Lord there is mercy:
and with Him plenteous redemption.
And He shall redeem Israel
from all her iniquities.

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,
and to the Holy Ghost[*],
as it was in the beginning, is now,
and ever shall be, world without end.
Amen

[*] Holy Ghost: may be substituted with the current Holy Spirit.
X
DE PROFUNDIS

Out of the depths I have cried to Thee, O Lord:
Lord, hear my voice.
Let Thine ears be attentive to the voice
of my supplication.

If thou, O Lord, wilt mark iniquities:
Lord, who shall abide it.
For with Thee there is merciful forgiveness:
and because of Thy law,
I have waited for Thee, O Lord.

My soul hath waited on His word:
my soul hath hoped in the Lord.
From the morning-watch even until night,
let Israel hope in the Lord.

For with the Lord there is mercy:
and with Him plenteous redemption.
And He shall redeem Israel
from all his iniquities.

V. Eternal rest give unto them, O Lord.
R. And let perpetual light shine upon them.
V. From the gate of hell.
R. Deliver their souls, O Lord.
V. May then reset in peace.
R. Amen.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. And let my cry come unto Thee.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. And with Thy Spirit.

(50 days indulgence to all who pray the De Profundis with V. and R.
"Requiem aeternam" (Eternal Rest) three times a day.
Pope Leo XIII, February 3, 1888)

Let us pray:
O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all
the faithful, we beseech Thee to grant
to the souls of Thy servants the remission
of their sins, so that by our prayers
they may obtain pardon for which they long.
O Lord, who lives and reigns,
world without end. Amen

May they rest in peace. Amen

CERRAR
SIGUIENTE
PADRE NUESTRO

Padre Nuestro,
que estas en los Cielos
Santificado sea Tu Nombre;
Venga a nosotros tu Reino;
Hgase Tu Voluntad
en la tierra como en el cielo.
Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada da;
Perdona nuestras ofensas,
Como tambin nosotros
perdonamos a los que nos ofenden,
No nos dejes caer en la tentacin,
y lbranos del mal. Amén
 
CERRAR
SIGUIENTE
AVE MARA

Dios te salve, Mara,
llena eres de gracia;
El Seor es Contigo;
Bendita T eres
entre todas las mujeres,
Y bendito es el fruto
De tu vientre, Jess.
 
Santa Mara,
Madre de Dios,
Ruega por nosotros
pecadores,
Ahora y en la hora
De nuestra muerte.
Amn
 
CERRAR
CREDO

Creo en Dios, Padre Todopoderoso,
Creador del cielo y de la tierra.
Creo en Jesucristo,
Su nico Hijo, Nuestro Seor,
Que fue concebido por obra
y gracia del Espritu Santo,
Naci de la Santa Mara Virgen;
Padeci bajo el poder de Poncio Pilato,
Fue crucificado, muerto y sepultado,
Descendi a los infiernos,
Al tercer da resucit de entre los muertos,
Subi a los cielos
Y est sentado a la derecha de Dios,
Padre Todopoderoso.
Desde all ha de venir a juzgar
a los vivos y a los muertos.

Creo en el Espritu Santo,
La Santa Iglesia Catlica,
La comunin de los santos,
El perdn de los pecados,
La resurreccin de la carne
Y la vida eterna. Amn
 
 
CERRAR
DE PROFUNDIS

Desde lo hondo a Ti grito, Seor; Seor,
escucha mi voz;
Estn Tus oidos atentos
a la voz de mi splica.

Si llevas cuenta de los delitos, Seor,
quin podr resistir?
Pero de ti procede el perdn,
y as infundes respeto.
Mi alma espera en el Seor.

Espera en su palabra;
mi alma aguarda al Seor,
ms que el centinela la aurora.
Aguarda Israel al Seor.

Como el centinela la aurora;
porque del Seor viene la misericordia.
la redencin copiosa;
y l redimir a Israel de todos sus delitos.

Gloria al Padre, al Hijo y al
Espritu Santo,
como es desde el principio,
es ahora y ser por los siglos de los siglos.
Amn

X
GLORIA

Gloria al Padre, al Hijo y al
Espritu Santo,
como es desde el principio,
es ahora y ser por los siglos de los siglos.
Amn

CERRAR
DE PROFUNDIS

Desde lo hondo a Ti grito, Seor;
Seor, escucha mi voz;
Estn Tus oidos atentos a
la voz de mi splica.

Si llevas cuenta de los delitos, Seor,
quin podr resistir?

Pero de ti procede el perdn,
y as infundes respeto.
Mi alma espera en el Seor.

Espera en su palabra;
mi alma aguarda al Seor,
ms que el centinela la aurora.
Aguarda Israel al Seor.

Como el centinela la aurora;
porque del Seor viene la misericordia,
la redencin copiosa;
y l redimir a Israel de todos sus delitos.

V. Dadles, Seor, a todas las almas
el descanso eterno.
R. Y haced lucir sobre ellas
vuestra eterna luz.
V. Que en paz descansen.
R. Amn.