LITANY OF CHRIST THE COURAGEOUS / by Joe Castorino

Inspired by the Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5: 22-23)

O Madonnina d’Amore,

Lead me to the fruit of the Vine,

That I may drink freely

Of the Spirit’s sweet wine.

We adore you O Christ,

And we bless you:

Because by your courageous love,

You have changed the world.

We adore you O Christ,

And we bless you:

Because by your courageous joy,

You have changed the world.

We adore you O Christ,

And we bless you:

Because by your courageous peace,

You have changed the world.

We adore you O Christ,

And we bless you:

Because by your courageous patience,

You have changed the world.

We adore you O Christ,

And we bless you:

Because by your courageous kindness,

You have changed the world.

We adore you O Christ,

And we bless you:

Because by your courageous generosity,

You have changed the world.

We adore you O Christ,

And we bless you:

Because by your courageous faithfulness,

You have changed the world.

We adore you O Christ,

And we bless you:

Because by your courageous gentleness,

You have changed the world.

We adore you O Christ,

And we bless you:

Because by your courageous self-control,

You have changed the world.

O Madonnina d’Amore,

Lead me to the fruit of the Vine,

That I may drink fully

Of the Spirit’s sweet wine.

Amen.