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May 2, 2021

I enjoy praying litanies; I appreciate the variety of poetic images they use to help us appreciate spiritual mysteries. As we begin May, a month dedicated to Mary, we highlight a few of the titles given to Mary in the Litany to the Blessed Mother. Do you have a favorite? I like “Ark of the Covenant.”

Mother of Christ, pray for us.

Mother of the Church, pray for us.

Mother of Mercy, pray for us.

Mother of Divine Grace, pray for us.

Mother of Hope, pray for us.

Mother Most Pure, pray for us.

Mother Most Chaste, pray for us.

Mother Inviolate, pray for us.

Mother Undefiled, pray for us.

Mother Most Amiable, pray for us.

Mother Most Admirable, pray for us.

Mother of Good Counsel, pray for us.

Mother of our Creator, pray for us.

Mother of our Savior, pray for us.

Virgin Most Prudent, pray for us.

Virgin Most Venerable, pray for us.

Virgin Most Renowned, pray for us.

Virgin Most Powerful, pray for us.

Virgin Most Merciful, pray for us.

Virgin Most Faithful, pray for us.

Mirror of Justice, pray for us.

Seat of Wisdom, pray for us.

Cause of Our Joy, pray for us.

Spiritual Vessel, pray for us.

Vessel of Honor, pray for us.

Singular Vessel of Devotion, pray for us.

Mystical Rose, pray for us.

Tower of David, pray for us.

Tower of Ivory, pray for us.

House of Gold, pray for us.

Ark of the Covenant, pray for us.

Gate of Heaven, pray for us.

Morning Star, pray for us.

Health of the Sick, pray for us.

Refuge of Sinners, pray for us.

Solace of Migrants, pray for us.

Comforter of the Afflicted, pray for us.

Help of Christians, pray for us.

Queen of Angels, pray for us.

Queen of Patriarchs, pray for us.

Queen of Prophets, pray for us.

Queen of Apostles, pray for us.

Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.

Queen of Confessors, pray for us.

Queen of Virgins, pray for us.

Fr. Jeff

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