Litany of Resignation to the Will of God

There exists an ancient “Litany of Resignation to the Will of God” in the Church’s treasury of litanies that aims to help us be better disposed to God’s will. It repeats the refrain, “Thy Holy Will …More
There exists an ancient “Litany of Resignation to the Will of God” in the Church’s treasury of litanies that aims to help us be better disposed to God’s will. It repeats the refrain, “Thy Holy Will be done, O my God” and deepens in us a desire for God’s will, not our own. While the words at times may be archaic, this prayer has great power to turn us away from ourselves to embrace God’s providential guidance.
The Litany of Resignation to the Will of God
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Lord, have mercy on us.
Christ, have mercy on us.
Lord, have mercy on us.
Jesus, hear us, Jesus, graciously hear us.
God the Father, Who hath created me, Hallowed be Thy will. God the Son, Who hath redeemed me, Not my will but Thine be done. God the Holy Ghost, Who hath offered sanctification, Blessed be the Most Sweet Will of God. Thou Who dost know and foresee all things, Have mercy on us. Thou Who dost govern and rule all things, Have mercy on us. Thou Who, according to Thy inscrutable designs, dost effect all …More