Prayerbook, Litanies, Litany of St. Francis Xavier

Lord, have mercy.

Christ, 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, *

St. Ignatius, founder of the Society of Jesus, *

St. Francis Xavier, the glory and second pillar of that holy Institute, *

Apostle of the Indies and Japan, *

Legate of the Holy Apostolic See, *

Preacher of the truth and doctor of the nations, *

Vessel of election, to carry the Name of Jesus Christ to the kings of the earth, *

Shining light to those who sat in the shadow of God, *

Full of burning zeal for the glory of God, *

Unwearied propagator of the Christian Faith, *

Most watchful shepherd of souls, *

Most constant mediator on divine things, *

Most faithful follower of Jesus Christ, *

Most ardent lover of evangelical poverty, *

Most perfect observer of religious obedience, *

Thou who didst burn with the fire of Divine Love, *

Who didst generously despise all earthly things, *

Most able guide in the way of perfection, *

Model of apostolic men, *

Model of all virtues, *

Light of infidels and master of the faithful, *

Angel in life and manners, *

Patriarch in affection for and care of God's people, *

Prophet mighty in word and works, *

Whom all nations and the Church have with one voice associated with the glorious choir of Apostles, *

Who was adorned the the crown of virgins, *

Who didst aspire to the palm of martyrs, *

Confessor in virtue and profession of life, *

In whom we reverence, through the Divine Goodness, the merits of all saints, *

Whom the winds and the sea obeyed, *

Who didst take by assault the cities that had revolted from Jesus Christ, *

Who was the terror of the armies of infidels, *

Scourge of demons and destroyer of idols, *

Powerful defense against shipwreck, *

Father of the poor and refuge of the miserable, *

Sight to the blind and strength to the lame, *

Protector in time of war, famine, and plague, *

Wonderful worker of miracles, *

Who was endowed with the gift of tongues, *

Who was endowed with the wondrous power of raising the dead, *

Resounding trumpet of the Holy Ghost, *

Light and glory of the East, *

St. Francis Xavier, **

Through the Faith, which thou didst so marvelously propagate, **

Through thy miracles and prophecies, **

Through the perils and shipwrecks which thou didst endure, **

Through the pains and labors, in the midst of which thou didst so ardently exclaim, "Still more! Still more!", **

Through thy heavenly raptures, in the midst of which thou didst so fervently exclaim, "Enough, enough, Lord, enough, **

Through the glory and happiness which now thou dost enjoy in heaven, **

Friend of the heavenly Bridegroom, Intercede for us.

Bless Francis Xavier, beloved of God and men, Intercede 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.

V. Pray for us, St. Francis Xavier.

R. That we may become worthy of the promises of Christ.

* Pray for us.

** We beseech thee, hear us.