Feast of St Kenelm - 17th July
"One might say that the saints are, so to speak, new Christian constellations, in which the richness of God's goodness is reflected" (Pope Benedict XVI)
The Litany of St Kenelm
Detail from the window in St Kenelm's Romsley
Lord, have mercy,
Christ, have mercy,
Lord, have mercy
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.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of Virgins, pray for us.
Good Saint Kenelm, pray for us.
Saintly Prince of Mercia, pray for us.
Lover of justice, pray for us
Seeker of peace, pray for us.
Defender of the poor, pray for us.
Example of innocence, pray for us.
Guardian of truth, pray for us.
Valiant leader, pray for us
Inspirer of youth, pray for us.
Soldier most brave, pray for us.
Martyr most renowned, pray for us.
Saint glorious in death, pray for us.
Patron so illustrious, pray for us.
A greater love of our Patron, grant us Lord.
The blessings of his intercession, grant us Lord.
Blessings on our parish, grant us Lord.
Blessings on our school, grant us Lord.
Blessings on our town, grant us Lord.
The conversion of unbelievers, grant us Lord.
The restoration of the Catholic faith, grant us Lord.
Sorrow for past sins, grant us Lord.
Sorrow for past sacrileges, grant us Lord.
Thanksgiving for Saint Kenelm's prayers, grant us Lord.
Gratitude for all God's mercies, grant us Lord.
Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, spare us Lord.
Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, Lord.
Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Let the people show forth the wisdom of the saints and the Church declare their praise.
Lord God, you have given us in Saint Kenelm the example of a life filled with faith and charity. May we share with him the joy of your Kingdom. Through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
Christ, have mercy,
Lord, have mercy
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.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of Virgins, pray for us.
Good Saint Kenelm, pray for us.
Saintly Prince of Mercia, pray for us.
Lover of justice, pray for us
Seeker of peace, pray for us.
Defender of the poor, pray for us.
Example of innocence, pray for us.
Guardian of truth, pray for us.
Valiant leader, pray for us
Inspirer of youth, pray for us.
Soldier most brave, pray for us.
Martyr most renowned, pray for us.
Saint glorious in death, pray for us.
Patron so illustrious, pray for us.
A greater love of our Patron, grant us Lord.
The blessings of his intercession, grant us Lord.
Blessings on our parish, grant us Lord.
Blessings on our school, grant us Lord.
Blessings on our town, grant us Lord.
The conversion of unbelievers, grant us Lord.
The restoration of the Catholic faith, grant us Lord.
Sorrow for past sins, grant us Lord.
Sorrow for past sacrileges, grant us Lord.
Thanksgiving for Saint Kenelm's prayers, grant us Lord.
Gratitude for all God's mercies, grant us Lord.
Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, spare us Lord.
Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, Lord.
Lamb of God you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Let the people show forth the wisdom of the saints and the Church declare their praise.
Lord God, you have given us in Saint Kenelm the example of a life filled with faith and charity. May we share with him the joy of your Kingdom. Through Christ, Our Lord. Amen.
