Litany for Vicitms of Sexual Abuse in the Catholic Church
My wife Deborah recently wrote a prayer that can be used to intercede for all those harmed by the abuse crisis and scandal in the Catholic Church. Please feel free to share it with others.
Litany for Victims of Abuse
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, 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 Spirit, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us. Christ, hear us. Christ, 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 Spirit, Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, One God, Have mercy on us.
For those who have been sexually abused
Lord have mercy
For those who have been raped
Lord have mercy
For those who have been sodomized
Lord have mercy
For those who have been psychologically tortured
Lord have mercy
For those who have been spiritually eviscerated
Lord have mercy
For those who’ve died
Lord have mercy
For those who’ve committed suicide
Lord have mercy
For those who have been discredited
Lord have mercy
For those who have been ignored
Lord have mercy
For those who’s names are still hidden
Lord have mercy
For those who’s stories have yet to be told
Lord have mercy
For those who’s stories will never be told
Lord have mercy
For those who are too ashamed to come forward
Lord have mercy
For those who live in fear of being victimized again
Lord have mercy
For those with chronic depression
Lord have mercy
For those who are suicidal
Lord have mercy
For those with addictions
Lord have mercy
For those who may never be able to live a normal life
Lord have mercy
For those who have no faith
Lord have mercy
For those who have no hope
Lord have mercy
For those who cannot love
Lord have mercy
For those who’ve become abusers themselves
Lord have mercy
For parents of victims
Lord have mercy
For children of victims
Lord have mercy
For generations to come
Lord have mercy
Holy Mary, Sorrowful Mother, hold all the vicims of sexual abuse
close to your Immaculate Heart.
Jesus, Shepherd of souls, show them your mercy and love.
Father, bring them into your heavenly kingdom.
Holy Spirit, comfort all victims and give them peace.
close to your Immaculate Heart.
Jesus, Shepherd of souls, show them your mercy and love.
Father, bring them into your heavenly kingdom.
Holy Spirit, comfort all victims and give them peace.