LITANY OF GOD THE FATHER

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.
Most Holy Trinity, one only God, – have mercy on us.

Father, Creator of the world, – have mercy on us.
(Repeat ‘have mercy on us’ after each invocation.)

Father, reconciliation of the world,
Father, eternal wisdom,
Father, infinite goodness,
Father, ineffable providence,
Father, fountain of all delight,
Father, most holy,
Father, most sweet,
Father, inexhaustible mercy,
Father, our defender,
Father, our love,
Father, our light,
Father, our joy and glory,
Father, richness of the whole world,
Father, triumphant over all nations,
Father, magnificence of the holy family,
Father, hope of Christians,
Father, ruination of idols,
Father, wisdom of rulers,
Father, magnificence of kings,
Father, consolation of the people,
Father, joy of priests,
Father, leader of men,
Father, glory of family life,
Father, support of the unhappy,
Father, joy of virgins,
Father, guide of youth,
Father, friend of the little ones,
Father, freedom of captives,
Father, light for those in darkness,
Father, destruction of the arrogant,
Father, wisdom of the just,
Father, our succour in tribulation,
Father, our hope in desolation,
Father, King of salvation for the desperate,
Father, consolation of the poor,
Father, safe haven in danger,
Father, our protection in misery,
Father, consolation of the afflicted,
Father, asylum of orphans,
Father, peace of the elderly,
Father, refuge of the dying,
Father, satiation of our thirst,
Father, life of the dead,
Father, plentitude of the saints, – have mercy on us.

Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, – forgive us, O Lord.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, – hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world, – have mercy on us, O Lord.

Let us pray:
Infinitely good and merciful Father, You ardently want to extend Your Kingdom of Love to the heart of Your creatures. For the sake of Your joy and their happiness, we ask You to fulfil Your will to be known, loved and honoured by men and to unite our families in Your peace. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, and the intercession of the most holy Virgin Mary and all the saints. Amen.