The Litany of the Precious Blood with a closing prayer
Honouring the Blood of Christ poured out for our salvation and asking for His mercy
Morning Prayer · Updated: November 2026
The Litany of the Most Precious Blood, approved for the whole Church by Pope John XXIII, opens with the usual Kyrie and invocations of the Holy Trinity, then honours the Blood of Christ under many titles, each answered with save us, and ends with a versicle and prayer. Below are representative invocations, followed by an original closing prayer you can pray alone, with your family or before the Blessed Sacrament, especially during July, the month traditionally dedicated to the Precious Blood.
Let us pray
Lord, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.
God the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
Blood of Christ, only-begotten Son of the Eternal Father, save us.
Blood of Christ, Incarnate Word of God, save us.
Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament, save us.
Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in the Agony, save us.
Blood of Christ, poured out on the Cross, save us.
Blood of Christ, price of our salvation, save us.
Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls, save us.
Blood of Christ, stream of mercy, save us.
Blood of Christ, help of those in peril, save us.
Blood of Christ, solace in sorrow, save us.
Blood of Christ, hope of the penitent, save us.
Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying, save us.
V. You have redeemed us with your Blood, O Lord.
R. And made us a kingdom for our God.
Lord Jesus Christ, You held nothing back. In the garden, under the scourge, beneath the thorns and on the Cross, You gave Your Blood for people who did not deserve it, and You give it still at every altar. Wash my heart where it is stained, warm it where it has grown cold, and make me grateful for so great a price.
I place under Your mercy those I love, those who have hurt me, the sick, the frightened, and all who will die today. Let none of them be far from the redemption You have won.
Give me courage to live as one who has been bought back, gentle with others, honest before You, and faithful until the end. Who live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Blessing
May the Precious Blood of Jesus cleanse you, strengthen you and keep you in His peace today and always.
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In Scripture
- Psalm 136 – A biblical litany: every line answered with "for His love endures forever."
- Luke 18:38 – A cry for mercy like the Kyrie that opens many litanies.
- Hebrews 12:1 – The cloud of witnesses invoked in the Litany of the Saints.
How to pray this prayer
- Find a quiet moment and breathe slowly.
- Read the prayer aloud or in your heart.
- Add your own intention before the Amen.
Frequently asked questions
What is the response in the Litany of the Precious Blood?
After the opening invocations of the Trinity, each title beginning with "Blood of Christ" is answered with "save us." The litany closes with the Lamb of God, a versicle and a concluding prayer.
When is the Litany of the Precious Blood usually prayed?
It can be prayed at any time, but it is especially loved in July, the month traditionally dedicated to the Precious Blood, on Fridays, and during Eucharistic adoration.
Can I pray it privately?
Yes. Like other approved litanies, it may be prayed alone or in a group, with one person reading the invocations and the others answering.
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