Litany of the Precious Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ


The Litany of the Precious Blood was compiled by the Sacred Congregation of Rites and promulgated by Pope John XXIII on February 24, 1960. This Litany is particularly appropriate for use during Lent and Holy Week and we suggest using it as a devotion during these times. Those who pray it are granted a partial indulgence.

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy

Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy

Christ, hear us Christ, hear us

Christ, graciously 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 Spirit, have mercy on us

Holy Trinity, One God, have mercy on us

Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the eternal Father, save us

Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word or God, save us

Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament, save us

Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in Agony, save us

Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the Scourging, save us

Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns, save us

Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross, save us

Blood of Christ, price of our salvation, save us

Blood of Christ, without which there is no forgiveness, save us

Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls, save us

Blood of Christ, stream of mercy, save us

Blood of Christ, victor over demons, save us

Blood of Christ, courage of Martyrs, save us

Blood of Christ, strength of Confessors, save us

Blood of Christ, bringing forth Virgins, save us

Blood of Christ, help of those in peril, save us

Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened, save us

Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow, save us

Blood of Christ, hope of the penitent, save us

Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying, save us

Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness of hearts, save us

Blood of Christ, pledge of eternal life, save us

Blood of Christ, freeing souls from purgatory, save us

Blood of Christ, most worthy of all glory and honor, save us

Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord

Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord

Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, O Lord

V. Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, in Thy Blood. R. And made us, for our God, a kingdom.

Almighty and eternal God, Thou hast appointed Thine only-begotten Son the Redeemer of the world and willed to be appeased by his blood. Grant, we beg of Thee, that we may worthily adore this price of our salvation and through its power be safeguarded from the evils of the present life so that we may rejoice in its fruits forever in heaven. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.

Updated 8-13-2018