What Are Litanies? | Powerful Catholic Prayer Explained

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Litanies are some of the oldest and most enduring prayers in the Catholic Church—repeated invocations led by one voice and answered by many. This short explains what litanies are, why the Church uses them, and the history behind major approved litanies like the Sacred Heart, Saint Joseph, the Precious Blood, and the Litany of Loreto. It also highlights the Litany of the Saints, used in Baptism, Ordination, and solemn devotions. You can pray many of these litanies on our Catholic Voices & Prayers channel, including the Sacred Heart, Loreto, and more—recorded for personal devotion.