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A prayer book of Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with engravings by Johann Baptist Klauber, who ran a Catholic fine art publishing company in Augsburg, Germany in the 18th Century. Each sheet depicts an invocation of the Litany of Loreto, beginning with Kyrie eleison [Thread]
![A prayer book of Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with engravings by Johann Baptist Klauber, who ran a Catholic fine art publishing company in Augsburg, Germany in the 18th Century. Each sheet depicts an invocation of the Litany of Loreto, beginning with Kyrie eleison [Thread]](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EW8d5T4WkAAG3zu.jpg "A prayer book of Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary, with engravings by Johann Baptist Klauber, who ran a Catholic fine art publishing company in Augsburg, Germany in the 18th Century. Each sheet depicts an invocation of the Litany of Loreto, beginning with Kyrie eleison [Thread]")
Christe eleison
Kyrie eleison
Christe, audi nos
Christe, exaudi nos
Pater de caelis, Deus, miserere nobis.
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
Fili, Redemptor mundi, Deus, miserere nobis.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
Spiritus Sancte Deus, miserere nobis.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
God the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
Sancta Trinitas, unus Deus, miserere nobis.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
Sancta Maria, ora pro nobis.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
“Tell me what name shall I give you?” (Genesis 32)
The answer is: “And the name is Virgin” followed by the flower monogram “M” signifying Mary.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
“Tell me what name shall I give you?” (Genesis 32)
The answer is: “And the name is Virgin” followed by the flower monogram “M” signifying Mary.
Sancta Dei Genetrix, ora pro nobis.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Ego hodie genui te.
“Today I have given birth to you.”
Peperit filium suum primogenitum. (Luke 2:7).
“And she gave birth to her firstborn Son.”
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Ego hodie genui te.
“Today I have given birth to you.”
Peperit filium suum primogenitum. (Luke 2:7).
“And she gave birth to her firstborn Son.”
Sancta Virgo virginum, ora pro nobis.
Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.
The image of the risen Christ with the cross calls Mary: “My one alone is my dove, my perfect one!”
The inscription reads: “The daughters saw her and called her most blessed” (Canticles 6:9).
Holy Virgin of virgins, pray for us.
The image of the risen Christ with the cross calls Mary: “My one alone is my dove, my perfect one!”
The inscription reads: “The daughters saw her and called her most blessed” (Canticles 6:9).
Mater Christi, ora pro nobis.
Mother of Christ, pray for us.
The Latin inscriptions read:
Jesus is the beloved who rests in Mary’s bosom (cf Canticles 1:3).
“I carried you in my womb for nine months, nursed you, brought up, educated and supported you” (2 Maccabees 7:27)
Mother of Christ, pray for us.
The Latin inscriptions read:
Jesus is the beloved who rests in Mary’s bosom (cf Canticles 1:3).
“I carried you in my womb for nine months, nursed you, brought up, educated and supported you” (2 Maccabees 7:27)
Mater Divinae gratiae, ora pro nobis.
Mother of divine grace, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Adeamus ergo cum fiducia ad thronum gratiae
"Let us proceed to and approach the throne of grace" Hebrews 4:16
Mother of divine grace, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Adeamus ergo cum fiducia ad thronum gratiae
"Let us proceed to and approach the throne of grace" Hebrews 4:16
Mater purissima, ora pro nobis.
Mother most pure, pray for us.
In the image, the two astronomers gazing towards heaven, conclude:“Tota pulchra es, macula non est in te” (You are most beautiful and there is neither fault nor stain in you).
Mother most pure, pray for us.
In the image, the two astronomers gazing towards heaven, conclude:“Tota pulchra es, macula non est in te” (You are most beautiful and there is neither fault nor stain in you).
Mater castissima, ora pro nobis.
Mother most chaste, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
O quam pulchra est casta generatio
"What a beautiful and chaste creature (generation)” (Wisdom 4:1)
Mother most chaste, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
O quam pulchra est casta generatio
"What a beautiful and chaste creature (generation)” (Wisdom 4:1)
Mater inviolata, ora pro nobis.
Mother inviolate, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Eo quod castitatem amaveris, ideo eris benedicta in aeternum.
“Because she has loved chastity, she will be blessed in eternity” (cf Judith 15:11).
Mother inviolate, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Eo quod castitatem amaveris, ideo eris benedicta in aeternum.
“Because she has loved chastity, she will be blessed in eternity” (cf Judith 15:11).
Mater intemerata, ora pro nobis.
Mother undefiled, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Portæ inferi non prævalebunt adversus eam.
“Thus, we know that all the powers of hell are no match for her.”
Mother undefiled, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Portæ inferi non prævalebunt adversus eam.
“Thus, we know that all the powers of hell are no match for her.”
Mater amabilis, ora pro nobis.
Mother most amiable, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Amabilis super amorem mulierum.
“You exceed through your amiability the love of all other women” (2 Samuel 1:26)
Mother most amiable, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Amabilis super amorem mulierum.
“You exceed through your amiability the love of all other women” (2 Samuel 1:26)
Mater admirabilis, ora pro nobis.
Mother most admirable, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Vocabitur nomen ejus, Admirabilis.
“Her name will be called ‘admirable!’” (Isaiah 9:6).
Mother most admirable, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Vocabitur nomen ejus, Admirabilis.
“Her name will be called ‘admirable!’” (Isaiah 9:6).
Mater Creatoris, ora pro nobis.
Mother of our Creator, pray for us.
The Latin inscritpion reads:
Qui creavit me, requievit in tabernaculo meo.
“He who created me has deigned to dwell in my womb” (Sirach 24:12)
Mother of our Creator, pray for us.
The Latin inscritpion reads:
Qui creavit me, requievit in tabernaculo meo.
“He who created me has deigned to dwell in my womb” (Sirach 24:12)
Mater Salvatoris, ora pro nobis.
Mother of our Savior, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Pariet Filium et vocabis nomen ejus Jesum: ipse enim salvum faciet populum suum.
“She will bear a Son and name him Jesus, and He will save His people” (Matthew 1:21)
Mother of our Savior, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Pariet Filium et vocabis nomen ejus Jesum: ipse enim salvum faciet populum suum.
“She will bear a Son and name him Jesus, and He will save His people” (Matthew 1:21)
Virgo prudentissima, ora pro nobis.
Virgin most prudent, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Eratque mulier illa prudentissima.
“A woman who was most prudent” (cf. 1 Samuel 25:3).
Virgin most prudent, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Eratque mulier illa prudentissima.
“A woman who was most prudent” (cf. 1 Samuel 25:3).
Virgo veneranda, ora pro nobis.
Virgin most venerable, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Beatam me dicent omnes generationes.
"All generations shall call me blessed” (Luke 1:48)
Virgin most venerable, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Beatam me dicent omnes generationes.
"All generations shall call me blessed” (Luke 1:48)
Virgo praedicanda, ora pro nobis.
Virgin most renowned, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Non recedat laus tua de ore hominum.
“Your praise will not disappear from the people’s lips” (Judith 13:25)
Virgin most renowned, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Non recedat laus tua de ore hominum.
“Your praise will not disappear from the people’s lips” (Judith 13:25)
Virgo potens, ora pro nobis.
Virgin most powerful, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
In manu tua virtus et potentia
"In thy hands is virtue and power" (1 Chronicles 29:12)
Virgin most powerful, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
In manu tua virtus et potentia
"In thy hands is virtue and power" (1 Chronicles 29:12)
Virgo clemens, ora pro nobis.
Virgin most merciful, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Clemens ero in quem mihi placuerit.
“I will be merciful to you for you have found favor with me” (Exodus 33:19)
Virgin most merciful, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Clemens ero in quem mihi placuerit.
“I will be merciful to you for you have found favor with me” (Exodus 33:19)
Virgo fidelis, ora pro nobis.
Virgin most faithful, pray for us.
The Latin inscriptions read:
Cor ejus fidele
“Her heart is faithful” (Nehemiah 9:8),
Mulier fidelis
“Faithful woman” (1 Corinthians 7:13),
Esto fidelis usque ad mortem
“Be faithful unto death” (Apocalypse 2:10)
Virgin most faithful, pray for us.
The Latin inscriptions read:
Cor ejus fidele
“Her heart is faithful” (Nehemiah 9:8),
Mulier fidelis
“Faithful woman” (1 Corinthians 7:13),
Esto fidelis usque ad mortem
“Be faithful unto death” (Apocalypse 2:10)
Speculum iustitiae, ora pro nobis.
Mirror of justice, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Videmus nunc per speculum
"At present we see indistinctly as in a mirror, [but then face to face]"
(1 Corinthians 13:12)
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Mirror of justice, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Videmus nunc per speculum
"At present we see indistinctly as in a mirror, [but then face to face]"
(1 Corinthians 13:12)
Sedes sapientiae, ora pro nobis.
Seat of wisdom, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Sapientia aedificavit sibi domum: excidit columnas septem
“Wisdom has built her house; she has set up her seven columns” (Proverbs 9:1)
Seat of wisdom, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Sapientia aedificavit sibi domum: excidit columnas septem
“Wisdom has built her house; she has set up her seven columns” (Proverbs 9:1)
Causa nostrae laetitiae, ora pro nobis.
Cause of our joy, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Tristitia Nostra convertetur in gaudium
"Our sadness will be turned into joy"
Cause of our joy, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Tristitia Nostra convertetur in gaudium
"Our sadness will be turned into joy"
Vas spirituale, ora pro nobis.
Spiritual vessel, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Vas in honorem
“a vessel for a noble purpose” (Romans 9:21).
Spiritual vessel, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Vas in honorem
“a vessel for a noble purpose” (Romans 9:21).
Vas honorabile, ora pro nobis.
Vessel of honor, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Vas admirabile opus excelsi
"An admirable instrument, the work of the most High" (Sirach 43:2)
Vessel of honor, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Vas admirabile opus excelsi
"An admirable instrument, the work of the most High" (Sirach 43:2)
Vas insigne devotionis, ora pro nobis.
Singular vessel of devotion, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Egredietur Vas purissimum
"there shall come forth a most pure vessel" (Proverbs 25:4).
Singular vessel of devotion, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Egredietur Vas purissimum
"there shall come forth a most pure vessel" (Proverbs 25:4).
Rosa mystica, ora pro nobis.
Mystical rose, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Coronemus nos rosis
“Let us crown ourselves with roses” (Wisdom 2:8)
Mystical rose, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Coronemus nos rosis
“Let us crown ourselves with roses” (Wisdom 2:8)
Turris Davidica, ora pro nobis.
Tower of David, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Turris fortitudinis a facie inimici
“You are a tower of strength against the foe” (Psalm 61:4)
Tower of David, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Turris fortitudinis a facie inimici
“You are a tower of strength against the foe” (Psalm 61:4)
Turris eburnea, ora pro nobis.
Tower of ivory, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Fecit etiam rex Salomon thronum de ebore grandem et vestivit eum auro fulvo nimis
“King Solomon also made a great throne of ivory: and overlaid it with the finest gold” (1 Kings 10:18)
Tower of ivory, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Fecit etiam rex Salomon thronum de ebore grandem et vestivit eum auro fulvo nimis
“King Solomon also made a great throne of ivory: and overlaid it with the finest gold” (1 Kings 10:18)
Domus aurea, ora pro nobis.
House of gold, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Domus templi ex auro
“The house of the Temple all in gold” (1 Kings 7:50).
House of gold, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Domus templi ex auro
“The house of the Temple all in gold” (1 Kings 7:50).
Foederis arca, ora pro nobis.
Ark of the Covenant, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Vir mortis es: sed hodie te non interficiam, quia portasti Arcam Domini
“You deserve to die, but I will not put you to death now, because you carried the Ark of the Lord” (1 Kings 2:26)
Ark of the Covenant, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Vir mortis es: sed hodie te non interficiam, quia portasti Arcam Domini
“You deserve to die, but I will not put you to death now, because you carried the Ark of the Lord” (1 Kings 2:26)
Ianua caeli, ora pro nobis.
Gate of heaven, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Attollite portas Principes vestras
"Lift up your gates, O ye princes"
(Psalm 24:7)
Gate of heaven, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Attollite portas Principes vestras
"Lift up your gates, O ye princes"
(Psalm 24:7)
Stella matutina, ora pro nobis.
Morning star, pray for us.
The Latin inscription above Our Lady reads:
Orietur stella ex Jacob
"A Star shall rise out of Jacob" (Numbers 24:17)
The lemma reads:
Stella splendida et matutina
"The bright and morning star"(Apocalyse 22:16)
Morning star, pray for us.
The Latin inscription above Our Lady reads:
Orietur stella ex Jacob
"A Star shall rise out of Jacob" (Numbers 24:17)
The lemma reads:
Stella splendida et matutina
"The bright and morning star"(Apocalyse 22:16)
Salus infirmorum, ora pro nobis.
Health of the sick, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Sanat omnes infirmitates
"He continues to heal all your infirmity" (Psalm 103:3)
The lemma reads:
Virtus exibat et Sanabat omnes.
Radiating holiness and healed all.
Health of the sick, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Sanat omnes infirmitates
"He continues to heal all your infirmity" (Psalm 103:3)
The lemma reads:
Virtus exibat et Sanabat omnes.
Radiating holiness and healed all.
Refugium peccatorum, ora pro nobis.
Refuge of sinners, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Memor ero Raab; Babylonis scientium me
"I will be mindful of Rahab and of Babylon knowing me" (cf Psalm 87:4)
Refuge of sinners, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Memor ero Raab; Babylonis scientium me
"I will be mindful of Rahab and of Babylon knowing me" (cf Psalm 87:4)
Consolatrix afflictorum, ora pro nobis.
Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Dona mihi populum meum pro quo obsecro
"I beg you for my people" Esther 7:3
Comforter of the afflicted, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Dona mihi populum meum pro quo obsecro
"I beg you for my people" Esther 7:3
Auxilium Christianorum, ora pro nobis.
Help of Christians, pray for us.
The lemma reads:
Vae genti insurgenti super genus meum: Dominus enim omnipotens vindicabit in eis
"Woe to the nations that rise against my people! The Lord Almighty will take revenge on them" (Judith 16:20)
Help of Christians, pray for us.
The lemma reads:
Vae genti insurgenti super genus meum: Dominus enim omnipotens vindicabit in eis
"Woe to the nations that rise against my people! The Lord Almighty will take revenge on them" (Judith 16:20)
Regina Angelorum, ora pro nobis.
Queen of Angels, pray for us.
The caption reads:
"Thousands of thousands ministered to him, ten thousand times a hundred thousand stood before him" (Daniel 7:10)
The lemma reads:
Dominare nostri tu et filius tuus
"Rule thou over us and thy son"
Queen of Angels, pray for us.
The caption reads:
"Thousands of thousands ministered to him, ten thousand times a hundred thousand stood before him" (Daniel 7:10)
The lemma reads:
Dominare nostri tu et filius tuus
"Rule thou over us and thy son"
Regina Patriarcharum, ora pro nobis.
Queen of Patriarchs, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Hi patriarchae, et cognationum principes, qui habitaverunt in Jerusalem
"These were the patriarchs, and heads of their families who dwelt in Jerusalem." (1 Chronicles 8:28)
Queen of Patriarchs, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Hi patriarchae, et cognationum principes, qui habitaverunt in Jerusalem
"These were the patriarchs, and heads of their families who dwelt in Jerusalem." (1 Chronicles 8:28)
Regina Prophetarum, ora pro nobis.
Queen of Prophets, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Major est qui prophetat
"One who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues" (1 Corinthians 14:5)
Queen of Prophets, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Major est qui prophetat
"One who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues" (1 Corinthians 14:5)
Regina Apostolorum, ora pro nobis.
Queen of Apostles, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Erant perseverantes cum Maria Matre Jesu
"They persevered in prayer, Mary, the mother of Jesus, being in their midst." (Acts of the Apostles 1:14)
Queen of Apostles, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Erant perseverantes cum Maria Matre Jesu
"They persevered in prayer, Mary, the mother of Jesus, being in their midst." (Acts of the Apostles 1:14)
Regina Martyrum, ora pro nobis.
Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.
The lemma reads:
Purpura indumentum ejus de sanguine sanctorum, et de Sanguine Martyrum Jesu
"Her clothes are purple from the blood of the holy ones and the blood of the witnesses of Jesus" (cf Apocalypse 17:6)
Queen of Martyrs, pray for us.
The lemma reads:
Purpura indumentum ejus de sanguine sanctorum, et de Sanguine Martyrum Jesu
"Her clothes are purple from the blood of the holy ones and the blood of the witnesses of Jesus" (cf Apocalypse 17:6)
Regina Confessorum, ora pro nobis.
Queen of Confessors, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Procidebant ante sedentem in throno, et mittebant coronas suas ante thronum
"They fell down before the one on the throne and threw down their crowns.” (cf Apocalypse 4:10)
Queen of Confessors, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Procidebant ante sedentem in throno, et mittebant coronas suas ante thronum
"They fell down before the one on the throne and threw down their crowns.” (cf Apocalypse 4:10)
Regina Virginum, ora pro nobis.
Queen of Virgins, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Sequuntur agnum quocumque ierit, virgines enim sunt
"They are Virgins and these are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes” (cf Apocalypse 14:4)
Queen of Virgins, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Sequuntur agnum quocumque ierit, virgines enim sunt
"They are Virgins and these are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes” (cf Apocalypse 14:4)
Regina Sanctorum omnium, ora pro nobis.
Queen of all Saints, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Erit mons domus Domini praeparatus in vertice montium
“The mount of the Lord’s house shall be higher than the mountains” (Micah 4:1)
Queen of all Saints, pray for us.
The Latin inscription reads:
Erit mons domus Domini praeparatus in vertice montium
“The mount of the Lord’s house shall be higher than the mountains” (Micah 4:1)
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, parce nobis, Domine.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, exaudi nos, Domine.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, miserere nobis.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
Ora pro nobis, Sancta Dei Genetrix,
Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
This prayer book (and this thread) ends with an illustration of all the invocations of the Litany of Loreto
Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Christi.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
This prayer book (and this thread) ends with an illustration of all the invocations of the Litany of Loreto
