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A LITANY OF DEPENDENCE
as an antidote to the "heresy" of independence
as an antidote to the "heresy" of independence
Lord, grant that we may always depend upon Thee!
Christ, grant that we may always depend upon Thee!
Lord, grant that we may always depend upon Thee!
God the Father of Heaven, from Whom all creation comes,
― make us truly dependent upon Thee!
God the Son, upon Whom our salvation depends,
― make us truly dependent upon Thee!
God the Holy Ghost, the source of truth and sanctity,
― make us truly dependent upon Thee!
Holy Trinity, one God, Whose Providence guides all things and events,
― make us truly dependent upon Thee!
Holy Mary, who said: “Be it done unto me according to Thy word!” (Luke 1:38)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Lord Jesus Christ, Who said: “Father, not My will, but Thy will be done!” (Luke 22:42)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Lord and Savior, Who taught us pray: “Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven!” (Matthew 6:10)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Instructor in obedience, Who said: “I came down from Heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him that sent Me!” (John 6:38)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Obedient Servant of the Father, Who said: “My meat is to do the will of Him that sent Me, that I may perfect His work!” (John 4:34)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Example in zeal, Who said to the Father: “I have finished the work which Thou gavest Me to do!” (John 17:4).
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Leader and Redeemer, Who said: “Follow Me!” (Matthew 19:21).
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Model and Guide, Who said: “Learn of Me, for I am meek and humble of Heart!” (Matthew 11:29)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Lord and King, Who said: “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His justice!” (Luke 12:31)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Savior and Redeemer, Who said: “Without Me―you can do nothing!” (John 15:5)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our All-Powerful Master, of Whom it was said: “The winds and the sea obey Him! … Even the unclean spirits obey Him!” (Matthew 8:27; Mark 1:27).
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Lawgiver and Savior, Who said: “If you love Me, keep My Commandments!” (John 14:15)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
O Lord of Truth, Who said: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life … If I say the truth to you, why do you not believe Me?” (John 14:6; 8:46)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
O Shepherd of souls, Who said: “He that is not with Me, is against Me―and he that gathereth not with Me, scattereth!” (Matthew 12:30).
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Lord and Leader, Who said: “Why do you call Me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ and do not do the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
O heavenly Guide, Who said: “Leaving the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men!” (Mark 7:8)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
O Reader of minds and thoughts, Who said: “Why do you think evil in your hearts?” (Matthew 9:4)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Leader and Shepherd, Who said: “Enter ye in at the narrow gate―for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many there are who go in thereat!” (Matthew 7:13)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Savior and Redeemer, “the stone which was rejected by the builders, which is become the head of the corner; neither is there salvation in any other. For there is no other name under Heaven given to men, whereby we must be saved!” (Acts 4:11-12)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Lord and Master, Who said: “All power is given to Me in Heaven and on Earth!” (Matthew 28:18)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Master and Teacher, Who said: “Teach ye all nations to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you!” (Matthew 28:19-20)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our King and Lord, Who said: “He that hears you, hears Me; he that despises you, despises Me; he that despises Me, despises Him that sent Me!” (Luke 10:16)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Lord and Friend, Who said: “You are My friends, if you do the things that I command you!” (John 15:14)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Friend and Master, Who said: “If anyone love Me, he will keep My word! He that loves Me not, keeps not My words!” (John 14:23-24).
― save us from the spirit of independence!
O Holy Ghost, Author of all Scripture of Whom it is said: “All Scripture is inspired of God … inspired by the Holy Ghost.” (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21)
― teach us to obey Thy words!
O Holy Ghost, of Whom Jesus said: “The Holy Ghost, the Spirit of Truth, Whom the Father will send in My Name, He will teach you all things and bring all things to your mind, whatsoever I shall have said to you!” (John 14:26; 15:26)
― teach us to obey Thy words!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Be subject to God, but resist the devil!” (James 4:7)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Nations shall be subject to Me! … All kings shall serve Him, and shall obey Him!” (Wisdom 8:14; Daniel 7:27)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “It is just to be subject to God, and that a mortal man should not equal himself to God!” (2 Machabees 9:12)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “It is good to obey the holy God!” (Ecclesiasticus 46:12).
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “We ought to obey God, rather than men!” (Acts 5:29).
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Let every soul be subject to higher powers―for there is no power but from God!” (Romans 13:1)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Be subject to princes and powers, to obey at a word, to be ready to do every good work!” (Titus 3:1)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Obey your prelates, and be subject to them. For they watch as having to render an account of your souls!” (Hebrews 13:17)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Let women be subject to their husbands, as to the Lord … As the Church is subject to Christ, so also let the wives be to their husbands in all things! (Ephesians 5:22-24)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is just! … Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing to the Lord!” (Ephesians 6:1; Colossians 3:20)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Young men, be subject to the elders!” (1 Peter 5:5)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear―not only to the good and gentle, but also to the difficult or wayward.” (1 Peter 2:18)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Be ye subject therefore to every human creature for God’s sake―whether it be to the king as excelling, or to governors as sent by Him for the punishment of evildoers … For such is the will of God!” (1 Peter 2:13-15)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
Most Holy and Interdependent Trinity―Three Persons in One God―teach us how to be interdependent!
Most Holy Trinity―independent from the world―teach us how to be independent from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity―help us realize that we must: “Bear not the yoke with unbelievers. For what participation hath justice with injustice? Or what fellowship hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? Or what part hath the faithful with the unbeliever; and what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God―as God saith: ‘I will dwell in them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people! Wherefore, Go out from among them, and be ye separate!’ saith the Lord” (2 Corinthians 6:14-17)
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to realize that our “adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goes about seeking whom he may devour!” (1 Peter 5:8).
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “know that the friendship of this world is the enemy of God, and that whosoever will be a friend of this world, becomes an enemy of God!” (James 4:4)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “love not the world, nor the things which are in the world!” (1 John 2:15)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “flee from evil things!” (Proverbs 13:19)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “hate evil and love good!” (Amos 5:15)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to know that “the life of man upon Earth is a warfare!” (Job 7:1)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “fight the good fight of Faith: and to lay a hold on eternal life, whereunto we are called!” (1 Timothy 6:12)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to understand that “no man can serve two masters. For either we will hate the one, and love the other: or we will sustain the one, and despise the other. We cannot serve God and mammon!” (Matthew 6:24)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) so as not to play without ceasing!
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “give thanks to God without ceasing, because … every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights” (1 Thessalonians 2:13; James 1:17)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to realize that “what have we that we have not received? And if we have received it, why do we glory as if we had not received it?” (1 Corinthians 4:7)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to realize that we “are not able to do so much as the least thing” (Luke 12:26)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to realize that “when we shall have done all these things that are commanded of us, we should say: ‘We are unprofitable servants―we have only done that which we ought to do!’” (Luke 17:10)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “keep ourselves unspotted from this world … not to be not conformed to this world … so that we be not condemned with this world!” (James 1:27; Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 11:32).
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to understand that “pride goeth before destruction, and the spirit is lifted up before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Lamb of God, Who “came to seek and save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10)
― teach us true dependence upon God and independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Lamb of God, Who “didst bear our sins in Thy body upon the tree, so that we, being dead to sin, should live unto justice” (2 Peter 2:24)
― teach us true dependence upon God and independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Lamb of God, “propitiation for our sins and also for those of the whole world” (1 John 2:2)
― teach us true dependence upon God and independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
V. “Submit your neck to the yoke, and let your soul receive discipline!” (Ecclesiasticus 51:34)
R. “We shall have many good things if we fear God and depart from all sin, and do that which is good!” (Tobias 4:23)
O God, Who by the grace of the Holy Spirit has poured the gifts of charity into the hearts of Thy faithful, grant unto us and Thy servants and handmaids―for whom we implore Thy clemency―health of soul and body, so that we may love Thee With all our might, and, with our whole love, may execute those things that are pleasing to Thee.
O God, Who rejectest no one, but in Thy loving mercy art appeased by penance, howsoever a man may have sinned, look mercifully upon the prayers of our lowliness and enlighten our hearts, that we may be able to fulfill all Thy precepts.
O God, of Whose mercies there is no number, and of Whose goodness the treasure is infinite; we give thanks to Thee for the gifts Thou hast bestowed upon us, evermore beseeching Thy clemency, so that, as Thou grantest the petitions of them that ask Thee, Thou wilt never forsake them, but will prepare them for the eternal reward to come.
O God, Who resists the proud and bestows Thy grace on the humble, grant us the virtue of true humility, so that we may never provoke Thee to anger by our pride, but rather receive, through humility, the gifts of Thy grace, through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
(THE LITANY IS NOW COMPLETED)
Christ, grant that we may always depend upon Thee!
Lord, grant that we may always depend upon Thee!
God the Father of Heaven, from Whom all creation comes,
― make us truly dependent upon Thee!
God the Son, upon Whom our salvation depends,
― make us truly dependent upon Thee!
God the Holy Ghost, the source of truth and sanctity,
― make us truly dependent upon Thee!
Holy Trinity, one God, Whose Providence guides all things and events,
― make us truly dependent upon Thee!
Holy Mary, who said: “Be it done unto me according to Thy word!” (Luke 1:38)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Lord Jesus Christ, Who said: “Father, not My will, but Thy will be done!” (Luke 22:42)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Lord and Savior, Who taught us pray: “Thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven!” (Matthew 6:10)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Instructor in obedience, Who said: “I came down from Heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him that sent Me!” (John 6:38)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Obedient Servant of the Father, Who said: “My meat is to do the will of Him that sent Me, that I may perfect His work!” (John 4:34)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Example in zeal, Who said to the Father: “I have finished the work which Thou gavest Me to do!” (John 17:4).
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Leader and Redeemer, Who said: “Follow Me!” (Matthew 19:21).
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Model and Guide, Who said: “Learn of Me, for I am meek and humble of Heart!” (Matthew 11:29)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Lord and King, Who said: “Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His justice!” (Luke 12:31)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Savior and Redeemer, Who said: “Without Me―you can do nothing!” (John 15:5)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our All-Powerful Master, of Whom it was said: “The winds and the sea obey Him! … Even the unclean spirits obey Him!” (Matthew 8:27; Mark 1:27).
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Lawgiver and Savior, Who said: “If you love Me, keep My Commandments!” (John 14:15)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
O Lord of Truth, Who said: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life … If I say the truth to you, why do you not believe Me?” (John 14:6; 8:46)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
O Shepherd of souls, Who said: “He that is not with Me, is against Me―and he that gathereth not with Me, scattereth!” (Matthew 12:30).
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Lord and Leader, Who said: “Why do you call Me, ‘Lord! Lord!’ and do not do the things which I say?” (Luke 6:46)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
O heavenly Guide, Who said: “Leaving the commandment of God, you hold the tradition of men!” (Mark 7:8)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
O Reader of minds and thoughts, Who said: “Why do you think evil in your hearts?” (Matthew 9:4)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Leader and Shepherd, Who said: “Enter ye in at the narrow gate―for wide is the gate, and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many there are who go in thereat!” (Matthew 7:13)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Savior and Redeemer, “the stone which was rejected by the builders, which is become the head of the corner; neither is there salvation in any other. For there is no other name under Heaven given to men, whereby we must be saved!” (Acts 4:11-12)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Lord and Master, Who said: “All power is given to Me in Heaven and on Earth!” (Matthew 28:18)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Master and Teacher, Who said: “Teach ye all nations to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you!” (Matthew 28:19-20)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our King and Lord, Who said: “He that hears you, hears Me; he that despises you, despises Me; he that despises Me, despises Him that sent Me!” (Luke 10:16)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Lord and Friend, Who said: “You are My friends, if you do the things that I command you!” (John 15:14)
― save us from the spirit of independence!
Our Friend and Master, Who said: “If anyone love Me, he will keep My word! He that loves Me not, keeps not My words!” (John 14:23-24).
― save us from the spirit of independence!
O Holy Ghost, Author of all Scripture of Whom it is said: “All Scripture is inspired of God … inspired by the Holy Ghost.” (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:21)
― teach us to obey Thy words!
O Holy Ghost, of Whom Jesus said: “The Holy Ghost, the Spirit of Truth, Whom the Father will send in My Name, He will teach you all things and bring all things to your mind, whatsoever I shall have said to you!” (John 14:26; 15:26)
― teach us to obey Thy words!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Be subject to God, but resist the devil!” (James 4:7)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Nations shall be subject to Me! … All kings shall serve Him, and shall obey Him!” (Wisdom 8:14; Daniel 7:27)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “It is just to be subject to God, and that a mortal man should not equal himself to God!” (2 Machabees 9:12)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “It is good to obey the holy God!” (Ecclesiasticus 46:12).
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “We ought to obey God, rather than men!” (Acts 5:29).
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Let every soul be subject to higher powers―for there is no power but from God!” (Romans 13:1)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Be subject to princes and powers, to obey at a word, to be ready to do every good work!” (Titus 3:1)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Obey your prelates, and be subject to them. For they watch as having to render an account of your souls!” (Hebrews 13:17)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Let women be subject to their husbands, as to the Lord … As the Church is subject to Christ, so also let the wives be to their husbands in all things! (Ephesians 5:22-24)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is just! … Children, obey your parents in all things: for this is well pleasing to the Lord!” (Ephesians 6:1; Colossians 3:20)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Young men, be subject to the elders!” (1 Peter 5:5)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear―not only to the good and gentle, but also to the difficult or wayward.” (1 Peter 2:18)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
O Holy Ghost, Who said in Scripture: “Be ye subject therefore to every human creature for God’s sake―whether it be to the king as excelling, or to governors as sent by Him for the punishment of evildoers … For such is the will of God!” (1 Peter 2:13-15)
― sow in our minds and hearts the seeds of dependence!
Most Holy and Interdependent Trinity―Three Persons in One God―teach us how to be interdependent!
Most Holy Trinity―independent from the world―teach us how to be independent from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity―help us realize that we must: “Bear not the yoke with unbelievers. For what participation hath justice with injustice? Or what fellowship hath light with darkness? And what concord hath Christ with Belial? Or what part hath the faithful with the unbeliever; and what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? For we are the temple of the living God―as God saith: ‘I will dwell in them, and walk among them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people! Wherefore, Go out from among them, and be ye separate!’ saith the Lord” (2 Corinthians 6:14-17)
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to realize that our “adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, goes about seeking whom he may devour!” (1 Peter 5:8).
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “know that the friendship of this world is the enemy of God, and that whosoever will be a friend of this world, becomes an enemy of God!” (James 4:4)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “love not the world, nor the things which are in the world!” (1 John 2:15)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “flee from evil things!” (Proverbs 13:19)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “hate evil and love good!” (Amos 5:15)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to know that “the life of man upon Earth is a warfare!” (Job 7:1)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “fight the good fight of Faith: and to lay a hold on eternal life, whereunto we are called!” (1 Timothy 6:12)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to understand that “no man can serve two masters. For either we will hate the one, and love the other: or we will sustain the one, and despise the other. We cannot serve God and mammon!” (Matthew 6:24)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “pray without ceasing” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) so as not to play without ceasing!
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “give thanks to God without ceasing, because … every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights” (1 Thessalonians 2:13; James 1:17)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to realize that “what have we that we have not received? And if we have received it, why do we glory as if we had not received it?” (1 Corinthians 4:7)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to realize that we “are not able to do so much as the least thing” (Luke 12:26)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to realize that “when we shall have done all these things that are commanded of us, we should say: ‘We are unprofitable servants―we have only done that which we ought to do!’” (Luke 17:10)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to “keep ourselves unspotted from this world … not to be not conformed to this world … so that we be not condemned with this world!” (James 1:27; Romans 12:2; 1 Corinthians 11:32).
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Most Holy Trinity, grant us the grace to understand that “pride goeth before destruction, and the spirit is lifted up before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18)
― and teach us true independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Lamb of God, Who “came to seek and save that which was lost” (Luke 19:10)
― teach us true dependence upon God and independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Lamb of God, Who “didst bear our sins in Thy body upon the tree, so that we, being dead to sin, should live unto justice” (2 Peter 2:24)
― teach us true dependence upon God and independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
Lamb of God, “propitiation for our sins and also for those of the whole world” (1 John 2:2)
― teach us true dependence upon God and independence from the devil, the world, concupiscence, sin and all evil!
V. “Submit your neck to the yoke, and let your soul receive discipline!” (Ecclesiasticus 51:34)
R. “We shall have many good things if we fear God and depart from all sin, and do that which is good!” (Tobias 4:23)
O God, Who by the grace of the Holy Spirit has poured the gifts of charity into the hearts of Thy faithful, grant unto us and Thy servants and handmaids―for whom we implore Thy clemency―health of soul and body, so that we may love Thee With all our might, and, with our whole love, may execute those things that are pleasing to Thee.
O God, Who rejectest no one, but in Thy loving mercy art appeased by penance, howsoever a man may have sinned, look mercifully upon the prayers of our lowliness and enlighten our hearts, that we may be able to fulfill all Thy precepts.
O God, of Whose mercies there is no number, and of Whose goodness the treasure is infinite; we give thanks to Thee for the gifts Thou hast bestowed upon us, evermore beseeching Thy clemency, so that, as Thou grantest the petitions of them that ask Thee, Thou wilt never forsake them, but will prepare them for the eternal reward to come.
O God, Who resists the proud and bestows Thy grace on the humble, grant us the virtue of true humility, so that we may never provoke Thee to anger by our pride, but rather receive, through humility, the gifts of Thy grace, through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Who lives and reigns with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
(THE LITANY IS NOW COMPLETED)