… to St. Hedvig:
LITANY TO THE HOLY JADWIGA OF SILESIA
Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, Kyrie eleison,
Christ hear us, Christ listen to us,
Father of Heaven, have mercy on us.
Son, the Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
the Holy Spirit, God, have mercy on us.
the Holy Trinity, the only God, have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Holy Mother of God, pray for us.
Holy Virgin of all virgins, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the Patroness of Silesia and Poland, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the ornament of the holy Church, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the tireless apostle of the kingdom of God, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the glory of the priests, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the garden of Christian virtues, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the model of submission to the will of God, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the model of holiness, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the splendor of chastity, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the mirror of devotion, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the example of patience, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the teacher of humbleness, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, our solace, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the help of the afflicted, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the mother of the poor, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the refuge of the abandoned, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the caring protectress of subordinates, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the consolation of widows and orphans, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the wonderful healer of the ill, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the model of the repentant, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the tireless concern for the worthy priests, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the help of religious orders, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the example of Christian marriage, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the educator of children and grandchildren, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the prophetess of things to come, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the advocate of peace, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the patroness of reconciliation and cooperation between nations, pray for us.
Saint Jadwiga, the patroness of churches under construction, pray for us.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Spare us, Oh Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Graciously hear us, Oh Lord.
Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world, Have mercy on us.
Pray for us holy Jadwiga.
That we may be worth of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray:
Almighty and merciful God, you inspired holy Jadwiga to seek the peace and serve the acts of mercy, grant us Your grace to follow her example, promote peace and harmony among people and serve You in the needy and in the suffering. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Pope Francis’ Five Finger Prayer
1. The thumb is closest finger to you. So start praying for those who are closest to you. They are the persons easiest to remember. To pray for our dear ones is a “Sweet Obligation.”
2. The next finger is the index. Pray for those who teach you, instruct you and heal you. They need the support and wisdom to show direction to others. Always keep them in your prayers.
3. The following finger is the tallest. It reminds us of our leaders, the governors and those who have authority. They need God’s guidance.
4. The fourth finger is the ring finger. Even though it may surprise you, it is our weakest finger. It should remind us to pray for the weakest, the sick or those plagued by problems. They need your prayers.
5. And finally we have our smallest finger, the smallest of all. Your pinkie should remind you to pray for yourself. When you are done praying for the other four groups, you will be able to see your own needs but in the proper perspective, and also you will be able to pray for your own needs in a better way.