How Do You Pray A Litany Of The Saints?
The litany of the saints is a Catholic devotion to ask a list of saints to join their prayers with yours. Litanies take Psalm 136 as their example. It begins by thanking God and then listing a number of reasons for thanking. Each reason is followed by the refrain “His love endures forever.” A litany is one of the many tools available to help Catholics pray. Choose a litany based upon the saints it includes or its spiritual emphasis. Some litanies include an extended petition for God’s mercy while others primarily address the saints. Assign the leader and response parts. During Mass the cantor or choir usually sings the leader part and the congregation sings the response. Begin the litany by invoking God and asking that He hear your prayer. This is usually done in the beginning of the litany’s text. Lead the congregation by singing, chanting or saying the first saint’s name. The congregation then replies “pray for us” or the designated response. Continue to pray, repeating the call and
