[Robert Drobot]

Litany of the Most Precious
Blood of Jesus

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.

Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the Eternal Father, Save us.

Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word of God, Save us.

Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament, Save us.

Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in the Agony, Save us.

Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the Scourging, Save us.

Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the Crowning with Thorns, Save us.

Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross, Save us.

Blood of Christ, Price of our salvation, Save us.

Blood of Christ, without which there is no forgiveness, Save us.

Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls, Save us.

Blood of Christ, river of mercy, Save us.

Blood of Christ, Victor over demons, Save us.

Blood of Christ, Courage of martyrs, Save us.

Blood of Christ, Strength of confessors, Save us.

Blood of Christ, bringing forth virgins, Save us.

Blood of Christ, Help of those in peril, Save us.

Blood of Christ, Relief of the burdened, Save us.

Blood of Christ, Solace in sorrow, Save us.

Blood of Christ, Hope of the penitent, Save us.

Blood of Christ, Consolation of the dying, Save us.

Blood of Christ, Peace and Tenderness of hearts, Save us.

Blood of Christ, Pledge of Eternal Life, Save us.

Blood of Christ, freeing souls from Purgatory, Save us.

Blood of Christ, most worthy of all glory and honor, Save us.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.

Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.

Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, in Thy Blood, And made of us a kingdom for our God.

Let Us Pray:

Almighty and Eternal God, Thou hast appointed Thine only-begotten Son the Redeemer of the world, and willed to be appeased by His Blood. Grant, we beseech Thee, that we may worthily adore This Sacrifice for our salvation, and through Its Power be safeguarded from the evils of this present life, so that we may rejoice in its fruits forever in Heaven. Through the will of the Most Holy Trinity. Amen.

Source: Treasury of Novenas, Father Lawrence G. Lovasik

[Robert Drobot]

CALENDAR of the SAINTS

28 December 2008 Anno Dómini

"....and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb. ~ ~ Apocalypse

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Saint Agapes

Martyred in 303 at Nicomedia during the persecutions of Roman Emperor Diocletian. No other information has survived.

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Saint Anthony of Lérins

Also known as :

• Antony of Lerins and
  

• Anthony the Hermit

Saint Anthony's father died when the boy was eight years old, and he was raised for several years by Saint Severinus. However, Saint Severinus died when the boy was in his early teens, and Saint Anthony moved in with his uncle, Bishop Constantius of Lorsch, Bavaria. When he was of age, he became a monk. Hermit in the area of Lake Como, Italy. He and some other solitaries gained such a reputation for sanctity that they attracted would-be students. Wanting to live the life of a hermit, Saint Anthony moved on to Lerins, France where he lived the last two years of this temporal life.

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Saint Caesarius of Armenia

Dissolute and sinful most of his life. Father of the Arian heretic Eudoxius. In the end, however, he was martyred for his faith under Galerius Maximian. Saint Caesarius was burned to death at the stake in 309 at Arabissus, Armenia.

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Saint Castor

African martyr. No other information has survived.

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Saint Conindrus

Converted by Saint Patrick. Ordained as priest and bishop by Saint Patrick, and sent by him to evangelize the Isle of Man.

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Saint Domitian

Deacon. Martyred at Ankara, Galatia (modern Turkey) with Saint Eutychius. No other information has survived.

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Saint Domna

Martyred in 303 at Nicomedia during the persecutions of Emperor Diocletian. No other information has survived.

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Saint Domnio of Rome

Fourth century priest in Rome. He collected old texts which were used by Saint Jerome. Both Saint Jerome and Saint Augustine wrote glowingly of Saint Domnio and his ministry in Rome.

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Saint Eutychius

Priest. Martyred at Ankara, Galatia (modern Turkey) with Saint Domitian. No other information has survived.

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Saint Gowan of Wales

Also known as :

• Govan

• Goven

• Cofen

Queen; wife of King Tewdrig of Glamorgan. The parish of Llangoven, Monmouthshire, and a chapel in Pembrokeshire are named for her.

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Holy Innocents

The new-born children slaughtered by Herod the Great when he tried to murder the infant Son of God made Son of Man.

"When Herod realized that he had been deceived by the magi, he became furious. He ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had ascertained from the magi. Then was fulfilled what had been said through Jeremiah the prophet: “A voice was heard in Ramah, sobbing and loud lamentation; Rachel weeping for her children, and she would not be consoled, since they were no more.” - Blessed Apostle Saint Matthew 2:16-18

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Saint Indes

Martyred in 303 at Nicomedia during the persecutions of the Emperor Diocletian. No other information has survived.

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Saint Maughold

Also known as :

• Apostle of the Isle of Man;

• Macaldus

• Maccul

Mawgan

• Morgan

Prince, pirate and thief. Converted to Christianity by Saint Patrick. To avoid temptation, he set sail from Ireland in a wicker boat, letting God set his course. He landed on the Isle of Man where he served as missionary bishop. Some versions say that Patrick ordained him, and assigned him to the Isle of Man as penance for his earlier life. Many geographic features on the Isle still bear his name. Legend says he divided the island into parishes, but it is unlikely.

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Blessed Otto of Heidelberg

Brother of Blessed Herman of Heidelberg. Benedictine monk and priest at the monastery of Niederaltaich, Bavaria (modern Germany). After his brother's death, Otto exercised his vocation from Herman's old cell.

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Saint Rogatian

African martyr. No other information has survived.

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Saint Romulus

African martyr. No other information has survived.

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Saint Theophila

Martyred in 303 at Nicomedia during the persecutions of Diocletian. No other information has survived.

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Saint Victor

African martyr. No other information has survived.

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