Litaolane There is a curious tradition among the Bechuanas in South Africa, to the effect that a monster of immense size, at a remote period of time, swallowed up all mankind except a single woman, who conceived miraculously and brought forth a son, to whom she gave the name of Litaolane. This son of the … Continue reading “Litaolane”
Litany of the Saints
Litany of the Saints A solemn series of invocations in which are repeated the names of the canonized saints of the Church. The litany begins with the usual invocation of the Persons of the Blessed Trinity and the Blessed Virgin. Then come in order the invocation of the angels, apostles, patriarchs, martyrs , pontiffs, confessors, … Continue reading “Litany of the Saints”
Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Approved for public and liturgical use 2 April 1899, and an indulgence was granted for its recitation. It is derived from a litany compiled at Marseilles in 1718 by Venerable Anne Madeleine Remuzat and consisting of 27 invocations, to which the Sacred Congregation of Rites added six, taken … Continue reading “Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus”
Litany of the Sacred Heart
Litany of the Sacred Heart Approved for public and liturgical use 2 April 1899, and an indulgence was granted for its recitation. It is derived from a litany compiled at Marseilles in 1718 by Venerable Anne Madeleine Remuzat and consisting of 27 invocations, to which the Sacred Congregation of Rites added six, taken from the … Continue reading “Litany of the Sacred Heart”
Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus
Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus Commonly known as the Litany of the Holy Name. This litany is quite old and quite common. It came into being at the time of the great preachers of the glory and the power of the Holy Name of Jesus, Bernardine of Siena and John Capistrano. It was … Continue reading “Litany of the Holy Name of Jesus”
Litany of the Holy Name
Litany of the Holy Name Commonly known as the Litany of the Holy Name. This litany is quite old and quite common. It came into being at the time of the great preachers of the glory and the power of the Holy Name of Jesus, Bernardine of Siena and John Capistrano. It was probably written … Continue reading “Litany of the Holy Name”
Litany of Saint Joseph
Litany of Saint Joseph The latest litany to be added to the approved list for public devotion. It is a time-honored prayer in honor of the holy foster-father of Jesus Christ and was sanctioned in March, 1909, by Pius X, who was tenderly devoted to Saint Joseph whose name he bore from Baptism. It follows … Continue reading “Litany of Saint Joseph”
Litany of Loreto
Litany of Loreto Perhaps the most popular prayer in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary known to Catholic piety. It is most frequently used in shorter forms of public devotion, such as Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament, a visit to the church during the day, or on occasion of special devotions to the Mother of … Continue reading “Litany of Loreto”
Litany
LITANY A general supplication used in public worship to appease the wrath of the Deity, and to request those blessings a person wants. The word comes from the Greek “supplication, ” of “I beseech.” At first, the use of litanies was not fixed to any stated time, but were only employed as exigencies required. They … Continue reading “Litany”
Liszt, Franz
Liszt, Franz Pianistic virtuoso and composer, born Raiding, Hungary, 1811; died Bayreuth, Germany, 1886. After his first performance in public at Oedenburg when nine years of age, his musical education was continued under Czerny and Salieri, and he became a conspicuous figure in Vienna and Paris. Brilliant concert tours in Switzerland and England were followed … Continue reading “Liszt, Franz”