LITANY OF THE FRUIT OF THE VINE / by Joe Castorino

“Ask and it will be given to you….” (Matthew: 7, 7)

O Madonnina d’Amore,

Lead me to the fruit of the Vine,

That I may drink freely

Of the Spirit’s sweet wine.

O Divine Mercy,

Now, in the dark night of the cross,

Please fill me with your holy love --

Thank you, Jesus, for the fruit of your Spirit!

O Divine Mercy,

Now, in the dark night of the cross,

Please fill me with your holy joy --

Thank you, Jesus, for the fruit of your Spirit!

O Divine Mercy,

Now, in the dark night of the cross,

Please fill me with your holy peace --

Thank you, Jesus, for the fruit of your Spirit!

O Divine Mercy,

Now, in the dark night of the cross,

Please fill me with your holy patience --

Thank you, Jesus, for the fruit of your Spirit!

O Divine Mercy,

Now, in the dark night of the cross,

Please fill me with your holy kindness --

Thank you, Jesus, for the fruit of your Spirit!

O Divine Mercy,

Now, in the dark night of the cross,

Please fill me with your holy generosity --

Thank you, Jesus, for the fruit of your Spirit!

O Divine Mercy,

Now, in the dark night of the cross,

Please fill me with your holy faithfulness --

Thank you, Jesus, for the fruit of your Spirit!

O Divine Mercy,

Now, in the dark night of the cross,

Please fill me with your holy gentleness --

Thank you, Jesus, for the fruit of your Spirit!

O Divine Mercy,

Now, in the dark night of the cross,

Please fill me with your holy self-control --

Thank you, Jesus, for the fruit of your Spirit!

O Madonnina d’Amore,

Lead me to the fruit of the Vine,

That I may drink fully

Of the Spirit’s sweet wine.

Amen.