Litany Quotes

“Fear is the mind-killer.”
― Frank Herbert , Dune

“True prayer is done in secret, but this does not rule out the fellowship of prayer altogether, however clearly we may be aware of its dangers. In the last resort it is immaterial whether we pray in the open street or in the secrecy of our chambers, whether briefly or lenghtily, in the Litany of the Church, or with the sigh of one who knows not what he should pray for. True prayer does not depend either on the individual or the whole body of the faithful, but solely upon the knowledge that our Heavenly Father knows our needs.”
― Dietrich Bonhoeffer, The Cost of Discipleship

“Not to go on all-Fours; that is the Law. Are we not Men?
Not to suck up Drink; that is the Law. Are we not Men?
Not to eat Flesh nor Fish; that is the Law. Are we not Men?
Not to claw Bark of Tree; that is the Law. Are we not Men?
Not to chase other Men; that is the Law. Are we not Men?”
― H.G. Wells, The Island of Dr. Moreau

“And you are certainly not the pine-scented air.
There is just no way that you are the pine-scented air”
― Billy Collins

“If anyone was ever cognizant of the need and function of 'litanies', it was Kafka.”
― Elias Canetti, Kafka's Other Trial: The Letters to Felice

“GRATITUDE LITANY
Jesus, have mercy.
(After each statement, respond: Forgive me, Jesus.)
For the times I put my needs before others.
For my selfish tendencies to do my will over Yours.
For my prideful and judgmental thoughts towards my husband.
For my days of despair and self-pity.
For my unforgiving heart.
(After each statement, respond: I adore You, Jesus.)
The air I breathe.
The friends and family that love me.
The food on my table.
Having truth in my life.
The eyes that see Your majestic creations.
The love that I have in my heart for others.
My life, with all its trials and pain.
Knowing peace and joy through You.
Your merciful heart.
For all the prayers You answered for me and all those You left unanswered.
For the protection You give me, Jesus, and my guardian angel.
All Your love.
Loving a sinner like me.
Forgiving a sinner like me.
For my faith in You!

Thank You, Jesus, for Your mercy and grace.
Grant me the strength to walk more closely with You each day.
I surrender all to You, trusting in Your perfect will”
― Allene vanOirschot

“Bâton des exilés, lampe des inventeurs,
Confesseur des pendus et des conspirateurs,

Ô Satan, prends pitié de ma longue misère!

Père adoptif de ceux qu'en sa noire colère
Du paradis terrestre a chassés Dieu le Père,

Ô Satan, prends pitié de ma longue misère!”
― Charles Baudelaire, Les Fleurs du Mal