A litany of praise. Asks for nothing but that Jesus may be loved more.

These half-dozen litanies are those to which indulgences are attached in the 1968 Enchiridion.

Collection of 27 litanies and similar prayers. Most are good; a few are of dubious worth.

Uses some of the titles of God found in the Old Testament, calls on the holy men and women who faithfully served God before the coming of Christ.

So well-known that it needs no introduction. It is perfectly appropriate to add your patron saint, your parish's or nation's patron saint, and the deceased whose holy lives you have witnessed--even if uncanonized--to the honor roll.

Honors early Roman martyrs and saints.

A wonderful litany of gratitude for God's love. Written by Pope Pius VI.

Intended for private devotion. Begs the Holy Spirit to come into our hearts.

Litany asking the protection of the angel Raphael, patron of travelers and of the sick.

Kyrie, invocation of the Trinity, petitions asking St. Joseph to intercede for us. A beautiful and popular litany.

Asks Bl. Kateri to pray for us.

Explains what a litany is, gives an overview of the historical development of litanies. Considers the Eastern Church and non-Latin rites.

Calls on our mothers in faith. By S. Joan Chittister, O.S.B.