LITANY OF BLESSED ADRIAN FORTESCUE
(For private use only.)
Lord, have mercy. Christ, 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.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Saint Dominic our Father, pray for us.
Blessed Adrian Fortescue, pray for us.
Husband and father of resplendent virtue, pray for us.
Brave soldier and courteous gentleman, pray for us.
Lay Dominican and Knight of Malta, pray for us.
Lover of homely wit, pray for us.
Serious and thrifty, pray for us.
Diligent and careful, pray for us.
Prayerful and courageous, pray for us.
Loyal to Holy Church, pray for us.
Scorning the oath of royal supremacy, pray for us.
Suffering loss of liberty and property, pray for us.
Bearing witness unto death, pray for us.
That we may seek fulfilment of the divine good will in everything, pray for us.
That we may always follow the motions of the Holy Spirit in acting, pray for us.
That we may daily renew our good resolutions, pray for us.
That we may diligently accomplish all our duties, pray for us.
That we may remain worthy of our vocations in all circumstances, pray for us.
That we may be faithful witnesses of truth, whatever the cost, pray for us.
That we may never compromise with error nor draw advantage from it, pray for us.
That we may always defend the rights of God and man, pray for us.
That we may avoid scandalizing the weak, pray for us.
That we may imitate your virtues and sacrifices, pray for us.
That we may meditate on your example, pray for us.
That we may beg the grace of perseverance from God, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
V/. Pray for us, blessed Adrian Fortescue.
R/. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
O God, you specially strengthened Blessed Adrian with a wonderful spirit of holiness and courage. Hear the prayers of your people and from his renowned example may we learn to be obedient to you rather than to human authority. Through Christ our Lord. R/. Amen.
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O God, since all things are within your power, grant through the prayers of blessed Adrian, your martyr, that we who keep his memory today may become stronger in the love of your name and hold to your holy Church even at the cost of our lives. Through Christ our Lord. R/. Amen.
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Pour forth upon us, we beseech you, Lord, the spirit of constancy and courage wherewith you strengthened your blessed Martyr Adrian in the defence of the Catholic faith; that, filled therewith, we may deserve to attain a share of his glory in heaven, who rejoice on account of his triumphant contest on earth. Through Christ our Lord. R/. Amen.
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