How wonderful it would be if we all resolved to pray the Litany for the Church in Our Time at least once a week.

The Church is going through a tremendous legal crisis, a crisis of faith and a Covid-19 politcal crisis.

So many had already left the Catholic faith because they’ve lost all hope in their leaders.

Unfortunately, some Catholics of strong faith scoff at the weakness of those who leave by quoting Church fathers and scripture verses such as Psalm 20:7.

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will call upon the name of the Lord our God.

Yes, we all know that man will always fail us and we should trust in God alone. However, where is the compassion for our brethren?

Then Came Covid-19

The Church was already struggling with all these issues, but the Covid-19 pandemic made it even worse. It confirmed what most of us already knew. Many of our Bishops are cowards at best, and faithless at worst.

We need some serious prayer for our ailing Church. Let us resolve to pray for the virtue of fortitude for Church leaders and the virtues of faith and hope, for those who are weaker in the faith.

May God raise us some worthy leaders for us, even though we don’t deserve it. May God spare us from this chastisement, even though his chastisement is just.

St Joseph of the Universal Church, pray for us. St Michael, defender of the Church, pray for us. St Paul, Protector of the Faithful Remnant, pray for us. St Pius X, foe of modernism, pray for us. St Catherine of Siena, fearless and true, pray for us.

Let us pray the Litany for the Church in our Time – often.

The Litany for the Church in Our Time Lord, have mercy.

Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, Divine Founder of the Church, hear us. Christ, Who didst warn of false prophets,

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 Ghost,

have mercy on us. Holy Trinity, One God,

have mercy on us. Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us. St. Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church,

pray for us. St. Michael, Defender in Battle,

pray for us. St. Peter, the Rock upon which Christ built His Church,

pray for us. St. Paul, Protector of the Faithful Remnant,

pray for us. St. Francis of Assisi, Re-builder of the Church,

pray for us. St. Anthony, Hammer of Heretics,

pray for us. St. Pius V,

Restorer of the beauty of the Sacred Liturgy,

pray for us. St. Pius X, Foe of Modernism,

pray for us. All ye Holy Angels and Archangels,

pray that we may resist the snares of the Devil. St. Catherine of Siena,

pray that Christ’s Vicar

may oppose the spirit of the world. St. John Fisher,

pray that bishops may have

the courage to combat heresy and irreverence. St, Francis Xavier,

pray that zeal for souls

may be re-enkindled in the clergy. St. Charles Borromeo,

pray that seminaries

may be protected from false teachings. St. Vincent de Paul,

pray that seminarians may return

to a life of prayer and meditation. St. Therese of the Child Jesus,

pray that religious may rediscover

their vocation of love and sacrifice. St. Thomas More,

pray that the laity

may not succumb to the Great Apostasy. St. Francis de Sales,

pray that the Catholic press

may again become a vehicle of Truth. St. John Bosco,

pray that our children may be protected

from immoral and heretical instruction. St. Pascal,

pray that profound reverence

for the Most Blessed Sacrament may be restored. St. Dominic,

pray that we may ever treasure the Holy Rosary. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

spare us, O Lord. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

graciously hear us. Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,

have mercy on us. Christ, hear us.

Christ, graciously hear us. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,

That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Let Us Pray. Jesus, our God,

in these dark hours when Thy Mystical Body

is undergoing its own Crucifixion,

and when it would almost seem to be abandoned

by God the Father,

have mercy, we beg of Thee,

on Thy suffering Church.

Send down upon us the Divine Consoler,

to enlighten our minds and strengthen our wills. Thou, O Second Person of the Most Holy Trinity,

Who canst neither deceive nor be deceived,

have promised to be with Thy Church

until the end of time.

Give us a mighty Faith

that we may not falter;

help us to do Thy Holy Will always,

especially during these hours

of grief and uncertainty.

May Thy Most Sacred Heart

and the Immaculate and Sorrowful Heart

of Thy Holy Mother be our sure refuge

in time and in eternity. Amen.

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