Litany to St.. John Paul II
Kyrie eleison, Christe eleisott, Kyrie eleison.
Christ, hear us, Christ, hear us.
Father of Heaven, God – have mercy on us.
Son of the Redeemer of the world, God – have mercy on us.
Holy Spirit, God – have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God – have mercy on us.
Holy Mary – pray for us.
Saint John Paul, pray for us.
Immersed in the Father, rich in mercy,
United with Christ, Man's redeemer,
Filled with the Holy Spirit, Lord and Giver of Life,
Completely devoted to Mary,
Friend of the Saints and the Blessed,
Successor of Peter and Servant of God's servants,
Guardian of the Church teaching the truths of faith,
Father of the Council and executor of its indications,
Strengthening the unity of Christians and the whole human family,
Zealous Lover of the Eucharist,
Tireless Pilgrim of this land,
Missionary of all nations,
Witness of faith, hope and love,
Persistent participant of Christ's sufferings,
Apostle of reconciliation and peace,
Promoter of the civilization of love,
Proclaimer of the New Evangelization,
Master calling to put out into the deep,
Teacher, showing holiness as the measure of life,
The Pope of Divine Mercy,
Priest gathering the Church for sacrifice,
Shepherd leading the flock to heaven,
Brother and Master of priests,
Father of consecrated persons,
Patrons of Christian families,
Strengthening of spouses,
Defender of the unborn,
Guardian of the children, orphans and abandoned,
Friend and Educator of young people,
Good Samaritan to the suffering,
Support for elderly and lonely people,
Proclaimer of the truth about human dignity,
A man of prayer, immersed in God,
A lover of liturgy celebrating the Sacrifice on the altars of the world,
The epitome of diligence,
In love with the cross of Christ,
Exemplary fulfillment of the vocation,
Persistent in suffering,
Model of living and dying for the Lord,
Reminders of sinners,
Showing the way to the erring,
Forgiving wrongdoers,
Respecting opponents and persecutors,
Advocate and defender of the persecuted,
Supporting the unemployed,
Concerned about the homeless,
Visitors to prisoners,
Strengthening the weak,
Teaching everyone solidarity,
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world – let us pass, Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world – hear us out. Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world – have mercy on us.
Saint John Paul, pray for us.
That we may proclaim Christ to the world through our lives and words, The redeemer of man.
Let's pray:
Merciful God, accept our thanksgiving for the gift of the apostolic life and mission of Saint John Paul II and, through his intercession, help us grow in love for you and boldly proclaim the love of Christ to all people. Through Christ, Our Lord.
Amen.
Worth reading: John Paul's biography 2