Prayer to St.
Aloysius Gonzaga
O Saint Aloysius, adorned with angelical manners, although I am thy unworthy servant, I
recommend to thee in an especial manner the chastity of my soul and body; I conjure thee, by thy
angelical purity, to commend me to Jesus Christ, the spotless Lamb, and to His most holy
Mother, the Virgin of virgins.
Preserve me from every grievous sin; never suffer me to sully my soul with any impurity;
whenever thou seest me in temptation or danger of sin, ward off from me every impure thought
and affection, and awakening in me the remembrance of eternity and of Jesus crucified, imprint
deeply in my heart the sentiment of the fear of God.
Inflame me with divine love, in order that by imitating thee on earth, I may merit to enjoy God
with thee in heaven.
LITANY OF ST. ALOYSIUS GONZAGA
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ have mercy.
Christ have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Lord, have mercy.
Christ hear us.
Christ graciously hear us.
God the Father of heaven,
Have mercy on us.
God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Have mercy on us.
God the Holy Ghost,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Trinity, one God,
Have mercy on us.
Holy Mary, Pray for us*
Holy Virgin of Virgins,*
Holy Mother of God,*
St. Aloysius Gonzaga,*
Full of the benedictions of God,*
Filled with the Holy Ghost,*
Most beloved of Christ,*
Delight of the Blessed Virgin,*
Most chaste youth,*
Model of humility,*
Lover of poverty,*
Perfect in obedience,*
Admirable in patience,*
Despiser of riches,*
Enemy of vanities,*
Scorner of dignities,*
Honor of princes,*
Gem of nobility,*
Flower of innocence,*
Mirror of mortification,*
Brilliant ornament of the Company of Jesus,*
Most tenderly devout,*
Most zealous observer of Thy rule,*
Most desirous of the salvation of souls,*
Particular client of St. Ignatius,*
Most worthy confessor of Jesus Christ,*
Most constant adorer of the Holy Eucharist,*
Most devoted servant of the Blessed Virgin,*
All-powerful in heaven,*
Vanquisher of demons,*
Glory of youth,*
Patron of young students,*
Mirror of virgins,*
Most sweet comforter of the afflicted,*
Most sure resource of the sick,*
Burning light of the Church,*
Powerful worker of miracles,*
Our aid and our protector,*
Be merciful. Spare us, O Lord
Be merciful. Graciously hear us O Lord.
From the lust of the eyes,
O Lord, deliver us.**
From the lust of the flesh,**
From the pride of life,**
By the merits and intercession of St. Aloysius,**
By his angelical purity,**
By his sanctity and glory,**
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Spare us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Graciously hear us, O Lord.
Lamb of God, Who takest away the sins of the world,
Have mercy on us.
Christ, hear us.
Christ, graciously hear us.
V. Pray for us, Saint Aloysius,
R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let Us Pray.
O most holy Aloysius, who wast so happy as to be preserved, even from thy childhood, pure
from all the contagions of the world, and didst constantly live for God alone; obtain for us by thy
prayers, we beseech thee, that we may be able to die continually to this wicked world, and serve
God with ardor and fidelity. Look in pity on our miseries and by thy protection keep us ever
firmly attached to the law of the Lord. Extend over us thy favoring hand, and be our blessed
succor, that by thy help we may escape the innumerable dangers of the world, and the cruel
enemies of our salvation. Direct our hearts in the way of all those virtues of which thou hast
given us so many and so just examples, to the end that, following in thy steps, we may be found
worthy to praise God with thee on earth, and to chant his mercies through all eternity.
O holy Aloysius, adorned with angelic graces, I, Thy most unworthy and devoted servant,
recommend to thee especially the chastity of my soul and body. I beseech thee, by thy angelic
purity, to commend me to the immaculate Lamb, Christ Jesus, and to His most holy Mother,
Virgin of virgins, and to preserve me from every grievous sin. Permit me not to defile myself
with any stain of impurity; and when thou shalt see me in temptation, or in danger of sinning,
drive far from my heart all unclean thoughts and affections, and, awakening in me the
remembrance of eternity and of Jesus crucified, engrave deeply in my heart a holy fear of God,
and inflame me with divine love; so that, by imitating thee on earthy, I may merit to be
associated with thee in the enjoyment of God in heaven. Amen
Act of Consecration to St. Aloysius Gonzaga
O St. Aloysius, so renowned for thy purity of heart, thy humility and obedience, thy special
devotion to the Most Holy Sacrament, and thy tender love for the Blessed Virgin Mary, I
consecrate myself to thee, beseeching thee to number me among thy fervent clients. Obtain that I
may perfectly imitate all thy virtues, especially thy purity and perseverance. Help me with thy
prayers, that I may never cease to love my God and sing His praises. Assist me by a special
protection at the hour of my death, that I may present myself pure and stainless to the sovereign
Judge and enjoy with thee eternal happiness. Amen
Source: Catholic Harbor of Faith and Morals website
