The Homemaker's Litany
The Homemaker’s Litany
V. Lord, have mercy on us.
R. Christ, have mercy on us.
V. Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.
R. Christ, graciously hear us.
V. 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.
Christ, The Door to Our Heavenly Home, hear us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Trinity, help lead us to the place you have prepared for us.
Father, Creator of All Creation, help us to make our homes like yours.
Christ, light of the world, help our homes reflect your light.
Holy Spirit, Comforter and Helper, dwell within our homes and within us.
For the health and wellbeing of our families
For safety from physical and spiritual dangers
For order in our days and homes
For peace when there is chaos
For healing from all wounds and illnesses
For joyful fidelity to our vocations
For the knowledge that we are seen and loved by God
For the wisdom and courage to put conviction over comfort
For freedom from self-pity
For growth in holiness
For our work and endeavors
For gratitude for our many blessings
For strength to do our duty diligently and without complaint
For generosity for those in need
For the holiness of our husbands
For our husband’s employment and satisfying work
For trust during financial struggles
For wisdom in the face of marital disagreement and strife
For our physical and spiritual children
For their purity
For their full growth in virtue and holiness
For their [future] spouses and vocations
Help our homes to be places of good cheer and warmth.
Help our homes to be free of unkind words and actions.
Help us to be hospitable through aid, kindness, and comfort.
Help us to truly nourish our family members, physically and spiritually.
Help our homes be peaceful places of rest and renewal.
Our Lady, Exemplar of Beauty, pray for us.
Our Lady, the Homemaker of the Holy Family, pray for us.
Our Lady, Mother of God and our Mother, pray for us.
Our Lady, Queen of Heaven and Earth, pray for us.
St. Joseph, pray for us.
Sts. Anne and Joachim, pray for us.
Sts. Felicity and Perpetua, pray for us.
St. Catherine of Alexandria, pray for us.
St. Helen, pray for us.
St. Monica, pray for us.
St. Zita, pray for us.
St. Bridget, pray for us.
St. Francis of Rome, pray for us.
St. Jadwiga, pray for us.
St. Angela of Foligno, pray for us.
St. Rita of Cascia, pray for us.
St. Elizabeth of Hungary, pray for us.
St. Margaret of Scotland, pray for us.
St. Jane Francis de Chantal, pray for us.
Bl. Anne Mary Taigi, pray for us.
St. Margaret Clitherow, pray for us.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, pray for us.
St. Zelie Martin, pray for us.
St. Gianna Mola, pray for us.
V. Father, who wait at the gate of Our Eternal Home,
R. spare us, O Lord.
V. Christ, who open the door to Our Heavenly Home,
R. have mercy on us.
V. Holy Spirit, who gently lead us to Our True Home,
R. graciously hear us, O Lord.
Amen.
