🌟 Litany of Saints for Purity and Perseverance

St. Gemma Galgani, St. John Vianney, St. John of the Cross & St. Dymmphna

What Is a Saint?

A saint (from the Latin sanctus, meaning “holy one”) is someone who has been made holy by the grace of God. Saints are not perfect—but they are set apart, sanctified, and strengthened by the indwelling of the Holy Spirit.

🔍 Biblical Perspective

In Scripture, the term saints refers to all true believers in Christ who have been made holy by faith.

📖 Romans 1:7 – “To all those in Rome who are loved by God and called to be saints...”📖 Ephesians 1:1 – “To the saints who are in Ephesus and are faithful in Christ Jesus.”📖 1 Corinthians 1:2 – “...to those sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints...”

In the New Testament, saints are the everyday faithful—those who follow Jesus and live set apart for Him.

🕊️ Catholic and Orthodox Tradition

In Catholic and Orthodox teaching, a canonized saint is someone who has been formally recognized by the Church as being in Heaven. These holy men and women are:

• Examples of heroic virtue and unwavering faith

• Intercessors who pray for us before the throne of God

• Witnesses to the transforming power of grace

They include martyrs, missionaries, mystics, mothers, fathers, and even ordinary people who lived with extraordinary holiness.

💬 A Word of Encouragement

I believe the Holy Trinity finds joy when we call upon the heavenly court, especially during times of temptation. When we invoke the saints—especially those who struggled with similar trials—we're asking our spiritual brothers and sisters to lift us up in prayer, that we may remain pure, courageous, and faithful in our perseverance.

📖 Where Are the Saints in the Bible?

📜 Old Testament (Foreshadowing of Saints)

• Psalm 30:4 – “Sing praises to the Lord, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name.”

• Daniel 7:27 – “And the kingdom... shall be given to the people of the saints of the Most High...”

Here, “saints” refers to those loyal to God—even in exile or persecution.

📘 New Testament (Believers as Saints)

• Romans 1:7 – “...called to be saints.”

• 1 Corinthians 1:2 – “...to those sanctified in Christ Jesus.”

• Ephesians 1:1 – “...to the saints who are in Ephesus...”

Paul refers to all believers as saints—those sanctified by Jesus and made holy.

👑 Heavenly Saints and the Communion of Saints

• Revelation 5:8 – “...golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.”

• Revelation 8:3–4 – “...the prayers of all the saints on the golden altar before the throne.”

These verses show that saints in heaven continue to pray and intercede for us.

Litany of Saints for Purity and Perseverance

This prayer is for every heart that battles temptation, for every soul seeking purity, and for all who believe in grace’s power to transform even the fiercest struggles.

Lord, have mercy on us.

Christ, have mercy on us.

Lord, have mercy on us.

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 Spirit

Have mercy on us.

Holy Trinity, One God

Have mercy on us.

Holy Mary, Mother of God

Pray for us.

Holy Virgin of Virgins

Pray for us.

St. Joseph, Foster Father of Jesus

Pray for us.

St. Joseph, Guardian of Virgins

Pray for us.

St. Joseph, Terror of Demons

Pray for us.

St. Michael the Archangel

Pray for us.

St. Augustine of Hippo

Who overcame the chains of lust — pray for us.

St. Mary of Egypt

Who repented of a life of impurity — pray for us.

St. Margaret of Cortona

Model of repentance and purity — pray for us.

St. Jerome

Who battled impure thoughts with penance and study — pray for us.

St. Camillus de Lellis

Who turned from the sins of the flesh to the service of the sick — pray for us.

St. Francis of Assisi

Who conquered temptations by mortification and prayer — pray for us.

St. Benedict of Nursia

Who overcame temptation with heroic sacrifice — pray for us.

St. Thomas Aquinas

Lily of purity, defender against temptation — pray for us.

St. Mary Magdalene

Who loved much and was greatly forgiven — pray for us.

St. Gemma Galgani

Who offered her purity in reparation and bore mystical suffering — pray for us.

St. John Vianney

Faithful confessor and protector of souls in spiritual battle — pray for us.

St. John of the Cross

Who endured the dark night and clung to divine love — pray for us.

St. Dymphna

Patron of emotional healing and deliverance from mental torment — pray for us.

All holy men and women who struggled and persevered

Pray for us.

Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world

Spare us, O Lord. Graciously hear us, O Lord. Have mercy on us.

Let us pray:

O God, who through the struggles and victories of Thy saints hast shown us the power of grace over the weaknesses of the flesh, grant us, we beseech Thee, through their prayers and examples, steadfastness in purity, courage in battle, and perseverance in virtue. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.