LITANIES IN HONOR OF ST JOAN OF ARC LITANY OF ST JOAN OF ARC Composed by Louis, Bishop of Saint Dié Lord, have mercy on us! Jesus Christ, have mercy on us! Lord, have mercy on us! Jesus Christ, hear us! Jesus Christ, graciously hear us! Our Heavenly Father, Who art God, have mercy on us! Son, Savior of the world, Who art God, have mercy on us! Holy Spirit, Who art God, have mercy on us! Holy Trinity, Who art God, have mercy on us! Holy Mary, virgin Mother of God, pray for us. Our Lady of the Assumption, principal patron of France, pray for us. Saint Michael the Archangel, patron and special protector of France, pray for us. Saint Catherine of Alexandria, virgin and Martyr, pray for us. Saint Margaret of Antioch, virgin and Martyr, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, chosen by God at Domremy, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, informed [of her mission] by Saint Michael, the Archangel and his Angels, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, compliant to the call of God, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, confidant [in] and submissive to her voices, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, model of family life and labor, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, faithfully devoted to Our Lady, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, who delighted in the Holy Eucharist, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, model of generosity in the service to God, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, example of faithfulness to the Divine vocation, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, model of union with God in action, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, virgin and soldier, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, model of courage and purity in the field [of battle], pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, compassionate towards all who suffer, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, the pride of Orleans, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, glory of Reims, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, liberator of the Country, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, abandoned and imprisoned at Compiegne, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, pure and patient in thy prison, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, heroic and valiant before thy judges, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, alone with God at the hour of torment, pray for us. Saint Joan of Arc, Martyr of Rouen, pray for us. Saint Joan Arc and Saint Therese of Lisieux patronesses of France, pray for us. All the Saints of France, intercede for us. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us, Lord. V. Saint Joan of Arc, pray for us. R. That we may become worthy of the promises of Our Savior Jesus Christ. Let Us Pray Oh God, Who hast raised up in an admirable manner, the virgin of Domremy, Saint Joan of Arc, for the defense of the faith and [our] country, by her intercession, we ask Thee that the Church [may] triumph against the assaults of her enemies and rejoice in lasting peace; through Jesus Christ Our Lord. Amen. Catholic Tradition

LITANY OF ST JOAN OF ARC Adapted from the Litany to St. Philomena by St. John Vianney Composed by Patrick Price Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us. Lord, have mercy on us. 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 Spirit, have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God have mercy on us. Holy Mary, Queen of Virgins, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, born for the liberation of your country, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, model of virgins, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, temple of the most perfect humility, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, model of the courageous, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, example of strength and perseverance, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, invincible athlete of chastity, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, mirror of most heroic virtues, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, visited by angels and saints, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, who inspired countrymen to faith and loyalty, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, three times mortally wounded, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, three times miraculously healed, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, brave defender of your country, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, model of perfect loyalty and love, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, falsely charged with scandalous crimes, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, falsely accused of heresy and apostasy, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, falsely accused of witchcraft and idolatry, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, sustained by angels and saints, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, who wore out the fury of your accusers, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, who preferred humiliation and death to the denial of truth, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, who converted the witnesses of your martyrdom, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, patroness of the French people, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, patroness of adolescents, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, patroness of patriots, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, refuge of the falsely accused, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, comfort of those in the pangs of childbirth, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, new light of the Church Militant, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, who even after your death still inspires men to love of country, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, who reanimates the faith and courage of the faithful, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, whose name is glorious in Heaven and terrible in Hell, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, illustrious by the most splendid miracles, pray for us. St. Joan of Arc, who reigns in glory, pray for us. V. Pray for us, St. Joan of Arc. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let Us Pray We beg Thee, O Lord, to grant us the pardon of our sins by the intercession of St. Joan of Arc, virgin and martyr, who was always pleasing in Thy sight by her eminent chastity and profession of every virtue. Amen.

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