Litany of the Precious Blood of Jesus

The Litany of the Precious Blood of Jesus invites the faithful to meditate on the immense love and sacrifice of Christ, poured out for the salvation of humanity. Each invocation highlights the healing, redeeming, and protective power of Jesus’ Blood, reminding us of His mercy and the price of our redemption. Reciting this litany fosters a profound sense of gratitude, encourages repentance, and strengthens devotion, drawing the soul closer to the heart of Christ. It serves as a spiritual shield, a source of comfort, and a call to live in the light of Christ’s sacrificial love.

Catholic Chalice

Origin

The Litany of the Precious Blood of Jesus is a Roman Catholic devotion that honours the blood of Christ shed for the redemption of humanity. Litanies like this one emerged in the Middle Ages as a form of repetitive prayer invoking God’s mercy and Christ’s saving acts. This particular litany has been officially approved by the Catholic Church and is often associated with Eucharistic devotion, devotion to the Passion of Christ, and the Reparation movement, which emphasizes atonement for sins. It is usually prayed in connection with the Feast of the Most Precious Blood (July 1st in the pre-1969 calendar) or during times of Eucharistic adoration.

Structure

The Litany follows the standard form of Catholic litanies:

  1. Invocation – Opening addressing Christ and His attributes.

  2. Series of petitions – Calling on the Blood of Christ under different aspects (e.g., Blood of Christ, Blood of the New Covenant, Blood that saved us).

  3. Prayers for mercy and salvation – Repeated acclamations such as “Have mercy on us” or “Save us.”

  4. Closing prayer – Summarizing intentions and asking for the grace to live in union with the Precious Blood.

Purpose

  • To honour the Blood of Christ as the source of redemption.

  • To deepen awareness of Christ’s sacrifice for humanity’s salvation.

  • To seek protection, forgiveness, and spiritual healing through His Blood.

  • To encourage Eucharistic devotion and reparation for sins.

Spiritual Value

Praying this litany brings multiple spiritual benefits:

  • Strengthening of faith: By meditating on Christ’s sacrifice.

  • Spiritual protection: Many saints and theologians have associated devotion to the Precious Blood with deliverance from evil.

  • Atonement for sins: Encourages repentance and reparation.

  • Growth in love and gratitude: Cultivates appreciation for the ultimate gift of Christ’s life.

When to Pray

  • During Eucharistic adoration or before Mass.

  • On the Feast of the Most Precious Blood (July 1).

  • In times of spiritual struggle, temptation, or need for protection.

  • Daily, as a private devotion for increased union with Christ’s Passion.

 

Prayer:

Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
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, stream 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 of the suffering, 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 honour, save us.

Thou hast redeemed us, O Lord, in Thy Blood. And made 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 beg Thee, that we may worthily adore this price of our salvation and through its power be safeguarded from the evils of our souls and bodies. Through the same Christ our Lord.
Amen.