CEBU CITY, Philippines — Litanies are some of the oldest prayers in the history of Christianity. They normally begin with invocations to the Most Blessed Trinity and pleas for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Depending on the purpose of the litany (one is usually offered for special occasions or in times of special need), its body is a series of responsories to which the response is either “pray for us” or “have mercy on us.” The litany then concludes with an address to Jesus Christ as the Lamb of God, and further prayers. These nine days before the Solemnity […]...

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