The Litany of the Virgin of Guadalupe
A special prayer to the Virgin of Guadalupe
The Letanias of the Virgin of Guadalupe are a special prayer that celebrates the patron of America.
The prayer
Las Letanias de la Virgen de Guadalupe son una serie de invocaciones que celebran a la patrona de América. Se componen de 12 invocaciones, cada una seguida de la respuesta «Ruega por nosotros.»
The story
The Letanias of the Virgin of Guadalupe were composed in Mexico in the 18th century. They are one of the most popular prayers in Latin America.
The titles
The titles include: Mother of Guadalupe, Virgin of the poor, Mother of the indigens, Patroness of America, Queen of Mexico, Mother of unity, Virgin brunette, Mother of hope.
"Mother of Guadalupe, Virgin of the poor, pray for us." — Litany of Guadalupe
O Virgin of Guadalupe, patron of America, intercede throughout the continent. Amen.