dominican novenas

The Litany of St. Thomas Aquinas

O Thou, the Most High, have mercy on us.
Mighty One of Jacob, have mercy on us.
Divine Spirit, have mercy on us.
Great Triune God, have mercy on us.
Glorious Mother of the King of kings, pray for us.
Saint Thomas of Aquin, pray for us.
Worthy child of the Queen of Virgins, pray for us.
Aquinas most chaste, pray for us.
Aquinas most patient, pray for us.
Prodigy of science, pray for us.
Silently eloquent, pray for us.
Reproach of the ambitious, pray for us.
Lover of that life which is hidden with Christ in God, pray for us.
Fragrant flower in the parterre of St. Dominic, pray for us.
Glory of Friars Preachers, pray for us.
Illumined from on high, pray for us.
Angel of the Schools, pray for us.
Oracle of the Church, pray for us.
Incomparable scribe of the Man-God, pray for us.
Satiated with the odor of his perfumes, pray for us.
Perfect in the school of his cross, pray for us.
Intoxicated with the strong wine of his charity, pray for us.
Glittering gem in the cabinet of the Lord, pray for us.
Model of perfect obedience, pray for us.
Endowed with the true spirit of holy poverty, pray for us.

Lamb of God, Thou takest away the sins of the world, Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Thou takest away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God,Thou takest away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us, O Lord.

Ant. Oh, how beautiful is the chaste generation with glory, for the memory thereof is immortal, because it is known with God and man, and it triumpheth crowned forever.

V. Oh! what have I in heaven, or what do I desire on earth?
R. Thou art the God of my heart, and my portion forever.

Prayer
O God, who hast ordained that blessed Thomas should enlighten thy Church, grant that through his prayers we may practice what he taught, through Christ our Lord. Amen.