The Litany of St. John of the Cross For private use only.  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, Mother of God, Queen and Beauty of Carmel, pray for us. Saint John of the Cross, pray for us. St. John, our glorious father, etc. Beloved child of Mary, the Queen of Carmel, Fragrant flower of the garden of Carmel, Admirable possessor of the spirit of Elias, Foundation stone of the Carmelite reform, Spiritual son, and beloved father of St. Teresa, Most vigilant in the practice of virtue, Treasure of charity, Abyss of humility, Most perfect in obedience, Invincible in patience, Constant lover of poverty, Dove of simplicity, Thirsting for mortification, Prodigy of holiness, Mystical Doctor , Model of contemplation, Zealous preacher of the Word of God, Worker of miracles, Bringing joy and peace to souls, Terror of devils, Model of penance, Faithful guardian of Christ's vineyard, Ornament and glory of Carmel, 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. Holy father Saint John of the Cross, pray for us, R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let Us Pray. O God, Who didst instill into the heart of Saint John of the Cross, Thy confessor and our father, a perfect spirit of self-abnegation and a surpassing love of Thy Cross, grant that assiduously following in his footsteps, we may attain to eternal glory. Through Christ Our Lord. R. Amen. MAIN INDEX   --------------------  DIRECTORIES   -------------------  E-MAIL

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