From the Rector, Sixteenth Week in Ordinary Time, 7/23/2023

July is the month of the Precious Blood. As such, here is a powerful litany in honor thereof, which is useful for devotion, healing, and deliverance prayer.

Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
Christ, have mercy Christ, have mercy
Lord, have mercy Lord, have mercy
   
God our Father in 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 Son of the Father Save us
Blood of Christ, incarnate Word Save us
Blood of Christ, of the new and eternal covenant Save us
Blood of Christ, that spilled to the ground Save us
Blood of Christ, that flowed at the scourging Save us
Blood of Christ, dripping from the thorns Save us
Blood of Christ, shed on the cross Save us
Blood of Christ, the price of our redemption Save us
Blood of Christ, our only claim to pardon Save us
Blood of Christ, our blessing cup Save us
Blood of Christ, in which we are washed Save us
Blood of Christ, torrent of mercy Save us
Blood of Christ, that overcomes evil Save us
Blood of Christ, strength of the martyrs Save us
Blood of Christ, endurance of the saints Save us
Blood of Christ, that makes the barren fruitful Save us
Blood of Christ, protection of the threatened Save us
Blood of Christ, comfort of the weary Save us
Blood of Christ, solace of the mourner Save us
Blood of Christ, hope of the repentant Save us

Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying Save us
Blood of Christ, our peace and refreshment Save us
Blood of Christ, our pledge of life Save us
Blood of Christ, by which we pass to glory Save us
Blood of Christ, most worthy of honor Save us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us
Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world have mercy on us

Lord, you redeemed us by your blood. You have made us a
kingdom to serve our God.

Let us pray.
O God, who by the Precious Blood of your Only Begotten Son have redeemed the whole
world, preserve in us the work of your mercy, so that, ever honoring the mystery of our
salvation, we may merit to obtain its fruits. Through Christ our Lord.
R/. Amen.

This weeks FORMED.ORG recommended:

This week’s FORMED.org recommendation: How to have Faith in Jesus Fr. Mike Schmitz, & Daily Reflection for July 23, 2023