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To stand united to God, Mother Thérèse was using small pieces of paper she pulled from a bag during her sewing work. She had written invocations to the Holy Name of Jesus on it. The first draft of this prayer would have been written by St. Bernardine of Siena and St. John of Capistrano, two Franciscans. The litany was approved in 1862 by Pope Pius IX (the pope who approved the Congregation in 1863). Mother Thérèse’s version repeats some of the invocations.
For more information on the use of this litany by Mother Thérèse, see the booklet of the 150th anniversary of Self-Surrender.
Jesus the life of our souls, have mercy on us.
Jesus who loved us so much, have mercy on us
Jesus Teacher of the Evangelists, have mercy on us.
Jesus our Lover, have mercy on us.
Jesus Son of the living God, have mercy on us.
Jesus Sun of Justice, have mercy on us.
Jesus amiable, have mercy on us.
Jesus admirable, have mercy on us.
Jesus the mighty God, have mercy on us.
Jesus most powerful, have mercy on us.
Jesus most powerful, have mercy on us.
Jesus most patient, have mercy on us.
Jesus meek and humble of heart, have mercy on us.
Jesus God of Peace, have mercy on us.
Jesus Author of Life, have mercy on us.
Jesus zealous for souls, have mercy on us.
Jesus our God, have mercy on us.
Jesus our Refuge, have mercy on us.
Jesus Father of the Poor, have mercy on us.
Jesus Father of the Poor, have mercy on us.
Jesus Treasure of the Faithful, have mercy on us.
Jesus true Light, have mercy on us.
Jesus eternal Wisdom, have mercy on us.
Jesus infinite Goodness, have mercy on us.
Jesus joy of the Angels, have mercy on us.
Jesus joy of the Angels, have mercy on us.
Jesus Master of the Apostles, have mercy on us.
Jesus Strength of Martyrs, have mercy on us.
Jesus Light of Confessors, have mercy on us.
Jesus Purity of Virgins, have mercy on us.