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1 Litany of St.Louis Sisters 1 Threshold of Life, Bless the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, may their roots in the Gospel of Jesus and community life flourish in empowering others, fostering oneness, celebrating life, forming right relationships, and walking as compassionate companions. O God of other plans, Bless the Daughters of Charity, who honor our Lord Jesus Christ as the source and model of all charity, serving Him corporally and spiritually in the person of the poor. Word Incarnate, Bless the Dominican Sisters, joyous women of prayer and compassion who proclaim the reign of God through ministry for justice and reverence for all creation. O Beauty ever Ancient, O beauty ever New, Bless, the Fransican Sisters of Mary who are the presence of the loving, serving, compassionate, healing Jesus. Focus the power of their intention on compassionate care of Creation in collaboration with others.

2 Litany of St.Louis Sisters 2 Transforming Presence, Bless, the Franciscan Sisters of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, who are a transforming presence in society through witnessing Gospel values. May they prophetically respond to the needs of contemporary society, As compassionate women, alive in the spirit, Who enable and empower others to live the Gospel with hope and joy. Unifying Force, Bless the School Sisters of Notre Dame, who proclaim the Good News by directing their entire lives toward that oneness for which Jesus Christ was sent. O Simplicity, Bless the Congregation of Divine Providence, impel them by the Spirit of Jesus, to commit themselves to co-create a world of compassion, justice and peace. Nurture in them and in others a trust and confidence in God s faithful presence. Commit them to making God s providence more visible in our world. Our way, our truth our life, Bless the Loretto Community as they continue to stand with Mary at the foot of the cross. Striving to bring the healing Spirit of God into our world and committing themselves to extend

3 Litany of St.Louis Sisters 3 the boundaries of learning and justice, of human dignity and peace, of active faith and pastoral concern, and of efforts on behalf of the poor. God of my heart, Bless the Sisters of Mercy, who act in solidarity with the economically poor of the world, especially women and children; women seeking fullness of life and equality in church and society; and one another as they embrace their multicultural and international reality. Dear Neighbor, Bless the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, who rooted in prayer, community living and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, commit themselves to the mission of unity and reconciliation, nonviolence and peacemaking through concrete efforts toward their goal of communion with the sacred, with the Earth, with one another, with the Church and with all whom we meet. Lamb of God, Bless the Sisters of the Good Shepherd, who guided by the principle that, One person is of more value than a world.

4 Litany of St.Louis Sisters 4 act always to love and respect the dignity of each person as a child of God. Love poured out, Bless the Sisters of the Most Precious Blood who strive to be and to experience Christ s redeeming presence as they affirm and empower one another and those they serve. Holy Mystery, Bless The Society of the Sacred Heart inspired by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat. Women committed to discovering and making God s love visible in the heart of the world through the service of education. Spirit Within, Bless the Ursuline Sisters, whose lives and mission are rooted in the Gospel of Jesus and the spirit of their foundress, St. Angela Merici. seeking always to be a compassionate, reconciling presence of God in our world. O LOVE DIVINE, Bless the Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters whose lives are Filled with the love which is imparted to them in the Eucharist, making the interests of the Church and of the whole world their own.

5 Litany of St.Louis Sisters 5 O Most Humble One, Bless the Little Sisters of the Poor, who live out Saint Jeanne Jugan s motto All for you, my Jesus! by dedicating their lives to making the elderly happy. Honored Guest, Bless the sisters of the Visitation who Live Jesus in community through a life of love and prayer in the spirit of St. Frances de Sales, by serving God and neighbor in humility, gentleness, and the liberty of spirit, as Mary did in the Visitation. God of all hearts, Bless the Missionaries of Charity, carrier s of God s love, especially among the poorest of the poor. Who setting all on fire with love for God and one another, offer a healing touch of God that cures all diseases; a soothing smile of God that warms all hearts; God s own language of love that all hearts understand. Emmanuel, Bless the Carmelite Sisters of the Divine heart of Jesus, Who see God in all, serve God in all,

6 Litany of St.Louis Sisters 6 and love God in all.

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