Traditional prayer library
Traditional Catholic Litanies
Traditional Catholic litanies in their approved call-and-response form, each sourced from the Raccolta or equivalent approved collections.
More litanies will be added here as their traditional texts and source citations are confirmed.
Public recitation
Approved litanies
Five traditional litanies ready for public recitation.
Approved for public recitation
Litany of the Most Holy Name of Jesus
Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus
A litany honoring the holy and saving name of Jesus.
From the Raccolta, 1910.
Approved for public recitation
Litany of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
A litany of love and reparation to the Heart of Christ.
From the Raccolta, 1910.
Approved for public recitation
Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Litany of the Most Precious Blood; The Litany Of The Most Precious Blood Of Our Lord Jesus Christ, Approved for Inserting in the Roman Ritual
A litany honoring the Blood of Christ poured out for salvation.
From the National Catholic Welfare Conference pamphlet, 1960.
Approved for public recitation
Litany of Loreto
Litany of Loreto; Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary
A Marian litany honoring Our Lady under her ancient titles.
From the Armed Forces Hymnal, 1959.
Approved for public recitation
Litany of St. Joseph
Litany of Saint Joseph; Litany of St. Joseph
A litany seeking the patronage of St. Joseph, guardian of the Holy Family.
From the Raccolta, 1910.