Back in Chapter 7 of this blog, we saw that the title Consolatrix Aflictorum is found in the Litany of Loreto. We also learned that the Litany of Loreto dates to before 1558.
The Dominicans have an even more ancient Marian litany that was known in the mid 13th century. It is rarely used today. It contains many pious titles, a few of which might sound unusual to modern ears. One title that could be of interest to readers of this blog is here given first in Latin, and then in English:
℣: Sáncta María consolátrix ad te confugiéntium,
℟: ora pro nobis.
℣: Holy Mary, consoler of all who fly to thee,
℟: pray for us.
To see the entire litany, visit one of these sites:
https://www.holyrosary.com.au/ancient-dominican-litany.htm
http://dominican-liturgy.blogspot.com/2020/06/beware-litaniies-of-friars-preachers.html
There you will also find some interesting history. Here is a very brief version of that history.
The Dominicans were founded in 1216. In 1254, some groups who opposed the Dominicans had told the pope some troubling things about the new Order. In response, the pope had severely limited the Order. Had this been maintained, the Order would have probably disappeared. The Dominicans responded by praying, and in particular by praying for Mary's intercession. This litany was part of their prayers. Soon, the restrictions were lifted, allowing the Dominicans to continue growing and preaching.
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