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✠In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus ✠ In the Name of the Father and The
Sancti. Amen. Son and The Holy Ghost Amin.
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dimmitte nobis debita nostra, sicut et will be done, on earth, as it is in
nos dimittimus debitoribus nostris. Et heaven. Give us this day our
ne nos inducas in tentationem. Sed daily bread and forgive us our trespa
libera nos a malo. Amen sses as we forgive those who trespass
Quia tuum est regnum, et potestas, et against us; and lead us not into
gloria in saecula. temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amen.
The Angelus
Angelus Domini
The Angel of the Lord declared to
Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariae, et Mary:
concepit de Spiritu Sancto. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit.
Ave maria, gratia plena Dominus Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is
tecum. Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et with thee; blessed art thou among
benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. women and blessed is the fruit of thy
Sancta Maria mater Dei, ora pro nobis womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of
peccatoribus, nunc, et in hora mortis God, pray for us sinners, now and at
nostrae. Amen. the hour of
our death. Amen.
Ecce ancilla Domini, fiat mihi
secundum verbum tuum. Behold the handmaid of the Lord: Be
it done unto me according to Thy
Ave maria, ... word.
Hail Mary . . .
Et verbum caro factum est, et
habitavit in nobis. And the Word was made Flesh: And
dwelt among us.
Ave maria, ...
Hail Mary . . .
Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genetrix.
Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God,
Christi. that we may be made worthy of the
promises of Christ.
Oremus..
Gratiam tuam, quaesumus, Domine, Let us pray:
mentibus nostris infunde; ut qui,
angelo nuntiante, Christi Filii tui Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord,
incarnationem cognovimus, per Thy grace into our hearts; that we, to
Passionem Eius et crucem, whom the incarnation of Christ, Thy
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ad resurrectionis gloriam perducamur. Son, was made known by the message
Per eundem Christum Dominum of an angel, may by His Passion and
nostrum.amen. Cross be brought to the glory of His
Resurrection, through the same Christ
Our Lord.
Oblatio Matutina
(solum pro illis qui investituram Morning Offering of the Brown
receperunt) Scapular
(only for those who have been
Deus meus, in unitate cum investitured)
immaculatae corde Mariae (Hic
scapulas tuas osculare ut signum O my God, in union with the
consecrationis) Tibi offero sanguine Immaculate Heart of Mary (here kiss
pretiosum Iesu ex omnibus altaribus the Brown Scapular), I offer Thee the
per totum mundum, illi adiungo Most Precious Body, Blood, Soul and
oblationem hodie omnis cogitationis, Divinity of Our Lord, Jesus Christ,
verbi, et actionis meorum. Domine joining with it my every thought,
Iesu, hodie volo ut omnem word and action of this day.
indulgentiam et meritum quod O my Jesus, I desire today to gain
possum accipiam. Atque ea simul ipse every indulgence and merit I can, and
offero ad Mariam Immaculatam ut ea I offer them, together with myself, to
optime adhibeat ad sacratissimi Mary Immaculate, that she may best
Cordis tui commoda. apply them to the interests of Thy
Most Sacred Heart.
Sanguis Christi Pretiose, salvanos!
Cor Mariae Immaculatum, ora pro Precious Blood of Jesus, save us!
nobis! Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for
Cor Iesu Sacratissimum, miserere us!
nobis! Amen Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have
mercy on us!Amen.
O Fortitudo Dei
O Strength of God
O Fortitudo Dei, sancte Gabriel, qui
virgini Mariae incarnationem O STRENGTH of God, Saint Gabriel,
unigeniti Filii Dei annuntiasti, laudo thou who announcedst to the Virgin
et veneror te, o electe Spiritus, et Mary the incarnation of the only-
supplex oro, ut meus apud Iesum begotten Son of God, I praise thee and
honor thee, O elect spirit. I humbly
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Christum, Salvatorem nostrum, et eius beg thee, with Jesus Christ our Savior
benedictam matrem advocatus esse, and with His Blessed Mother, to be
atque in omnibus angustiis me solari my advocate. I also pray that thou
et corroborare velis, ne ullis unquam wouldst comfort me and strengthen
tentationibus superatus, Deum meum me in all my difficulties, lest at any
peccato offendam. Amen. time I may be overcome by
temptation and I might offend God
Litaniae Lauretanae by sinning. Amen
Sancta Maria, Ora pro nobis. God the Son, Redeemer of the world,
Sancta Dei Genetrix, Ora pro nobis. God the Holy Spirit,
Sancta Virgo virginum, Ora pro nobis. Holy Trinity, one God,
Mater Christi, Ora pro nobis.
Holy Mary, pray for us.
Mater divinae gratiae, Ora pro nobis.
Holy Mother of God,
Mater purissima, Ora pro nobis.
Holy Virgin of virgins,
Mater castissima, Ora pro nobis.
Mother of Christ,
Mater inviolata, Ora pro nobis.
Mother of the Church,
Mater intemerata, Ora pro nobis.
Mother of Mercy,
Mater amabilis, Ora pro nobis.
Mother of divine grace,
Mater admirabilis, Ora pro nobis.
Mother of Hope,
Mater boni consilii, Ora pro nobis.
Mother most pure,
Mater Creatoris, Ora pro nobis.
Mother most chaste,
Mater Salvatoris, Ora pro nobis.
Mother inviolate,
Virgo prudentissima, Ora pro nobis.
Mother undefiled,
Virgo veneranda, Ora pro nobis.
Mother most amiable,
Virgo praedicanda, Ora pro nobis.
Mother admirable,
Virgo potens, Ora pro nobis.
Virgo clemens, Ora pro nobis.
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Virgo fidelis, Ora pro nobis. Mother of good counsel,
Speculum iustitiae, Ora pro nobis. Mother of our Creator,
Sedes sapientiae, Ora pro nobis. Mother of our Saviour,
Causa nostrae laetitiae, Ora pro nobis. Virgin most prudent,
Vas spirituale, Ora pro nobis. Virgin most venerable,
Vas honorabile, Ora pro nobis. Virgin most renowned,
Vas insigne devotionis, Ora pro nobis. Virgin most powerful,
Rosa mystica, Ora pro nobis. Virgin most merciful,
Turris Davidica, Ora pro nobis. Virgin most faithful,
Turris eburnea, Ora pro nobis. Mirror of justice,
Domus aurea, Ora pro nobis. Seat of wisdom,
Foederis arca, Ora pro nobis. Cause of our joy,
Ianua caeli, Ora pro nobis. Spiritual vessel,
Stella matutina, Ora pro nobis. Vessel of honour,
Salus infirmorum, Ora pro nobis. Singular vessel of devotion,
Refugium peccatorum, Ora pro nobis. Mystical rose,
Consolatrix afflictorum, Ora pro nobis. Tower of David,
Auxilium Christianorum, Ora pro Tower if ivory,
nobis. House of gold,
Regina Angelorum, Ora pro nobis. Ark of the covenant,
Regina Patriarcharum, Ora pro nobis. Gate of heaven,
Regina Prophetarum, Ora pro nobis. Morning star,
Regina Apostolorum, Ora pro nobis. Health of the sick,
Regina Martyrum, Ora pro nobis. Refuge of sinners,
Regina Confessorum, Ora pro nobis. Solace of Migrants,
Regina Virginum, Ora pro nobis. Comfort of the afflicted,
Regina Sanctorum omnium, Ora pro Help of Christians,
nobis. Queen of Angels,
Regina sine labe originali Queen of Patriarchs,
concepta, Ora pro nobis. Queen of Prophets,
Regina in caelum assumpta, Ora pro Queen of Apostles,
nobis. Queen of Martyrs,
Regina sacratissimi Rosarii, Ora pro Queen of Confessors,
nobis. Queen of Virgins,
Regina pacis, Ora pro nobis. Queen of all Saints,
Queen conceived without original
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, sin,
Parce nobis, Domine Queen assumed into heaven,
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, Queen of the most holy Rosary,
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Exaudi nos, Domine. Queen of families,
Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccata mundi, Queen of peace.
Miserere nobis.
Lamb of God, who takes away the
Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Genetrix. sins of the world,
Ut digni efficiamur promissionibus spare us, O Lord.
Christi.
Lamb of God, who takes away the
Oremus: sins of the world,
Concede nos famulos tuos, graciously hear us, O Lord.
quaesumus, Domine Deus, perpetua
mentis et corporis sanitate gaudere: et Lamb of God, who takes away the
gloriosa beatae Mariae semper sins of the world,
Virginis intercessione, a praesenti have mercy on us.
liberari tristitia, et aeterna perfrui
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
laetitia. Per Christum Dominum
That we may be made worthy of the
nostrum. Amen
promises of Christ.
Let us pray.
Grant, we beseech thee,
O Lord God,
that we, your servants,
may enjoy perpetual health of mind
and body;
and by the glorious intercession of the
Blessed Mary, ever Virgin,
may be delivered from present
Veni Sancte Spritus sorrow,
and obtain eternal joy.
Veni, Sancte Spíritus, Through Christ our Lord.
et emítte cǽlitus Amen.
lucis tuæ rádium.
Come O Holy Spirit
Veni, pater páuperum,
veni, dator múnerum, Come, Holy Ghost,
veni, lumen córdium. send forth the heavenly
radiance of thy light.
Consolátor óptime,
Come, father of the poor,
come, giver of gifts,
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dulcis hospes ánimæ, come, light of the heart.
dulce refrigérium.
Greatest comforter,
In labóre réquies, sweet guest of the soul,
in æstu tempéries, sweet consolation.
in fletu solátium.
In labor, rest,
O lux beatíssima, in heat, temperance,
reple cordis íntima in tears, solace.
tuórum fidélium.
O most blessed light,
Sine tuo númine, fill the inmost heart
nihil est in hómine, of thy faithful.
nihil est innóxium.
Without thy grace,
Lava quod est sórdidum, there is nothing in us,
Riga quod est áridum, nothing that is not harmful.
sana quod est sáucium.
Cleanse that which is unclean,
Flecte quod est rígidum, water that which is dry,
Fove quod est frígidum, heal that which is wounded.
Rege quod est dévium.
Bend that which is inflexible,
Da tuis fidélibus, fire that which is chilled,
in te confidéntibus, correct what gœs astray.
sacrum septenárium.
Give to thy faithful,
Da virtútis méritum, those who trust in thee,
da salútis éxitum, the sevenfold gifts.
da perénne gáudium.
Grant the reward of virtue,
Amen, allelúja grant the deliverance of salvation,
grant eternal joy.
Psalmus 5 Amen, alleluia
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tuum/filiam tuam), à robore hostis in St. Michael, summon the entire
anima mea. heavenly court to engage their forces
in this fierce battle against the powers
Sancte Michæl, invoca totam of hell. Come O Prince of Heaven
cohortem coelestem ut commitant with thy mighty sword and thrust into
potentias suas in hoc prœlio feroce hell Satan and all the other evil spirits.
contra vires inferi. O Custodes Angeli, O Guardian Angels, guide and protect
dirigite et protegite nos. R. Amen. us. Amen.
Domine Iesu Christe, Te deprecor, in Lord Jesus Christ, in Thy Name, I ask
Nomine Tuo, ut constringas et Thee to bind and silence all powers
compescas omnes potestates ac vires, and forces that do not accept Thee as
quae Te Dominum et Regem non Lord and King, in the air, in the water,
agnoscunt in aere, in aqua, in terra, in in the ground, the
inferno, in natura et in mundo netherworld and nature and the
spirituali, ac obstringas omnem spiritual world. I ask Thee to bind all
actionem diabolicam ac omnem demonic action and demonic
communicationem daemonicam. communication. Lord, seal this whole
Domine, totum locum, illos qui hic place, all of us here and all our
praesentes et omnia nostras intentions in the Precious Blood of
intentiones Pretioso Sanguine Tuo Jesus Christ. Mary, we ask thee to
obsigna. Sancta Maria, Te quaeso, ut surround us with thy mantle of
nos protectione amictus tui protection and crush Satan's power in
circumvestias , et in vita nostra our lives. Saint Michael the
potestatem Satanae conteras. Sancte Archangel, we ask thee and all our
Michael Archangele, Te precor, ac Guardian Angels to defend us in
omnes Angelos nostros Custodes, ut battle against Satan and the powers of
in praelio contra satanas et potestates darkness. Amen
tenebrarum defendatis nos. Amen.
5. Purification prayers
5. Oratio Purificationis
Jesus, pour Thy Precious Blood over
Domine Iesu, effunde Sanguinem me, my body, mind, soul, and spirit;
Tuum Pretiosum super me, corpore, my conscious and sub-conscious; my
mente, anima, et spiritu meo, intellect and will; my feelings,
conscientia et subconscientia mea, thoughts, emotions and passions; my
intellectu et voluntate mea, sensibus, words and actions; my 'vocation, my
cogitationibus, affectibus et
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passionibus meis, verbis et actionibus relationships, family, friends and
meis, mea vocatione, meis affīnitātē, possessions. Protect with Thy
familia, amicis, et possessionibus. Precious Blood all other activities of
Protege Sanguine Tuo Pretioso omnes my life. Lord I dedicate all of these
alias res quae pertinent ad vitam things to Thee, and I acknowledge
meam. Domine, haec omnia Tibi Thee as Lord and Master of all.
dedico, et Te Dominum et omnium
Magistrum agnosco. Mary, Immaculate Conception, pure
and holy Virgin Mother of Our Lord
Maria, Immaculata Conceptio, pura et Jesus Christ, draw each of us under
sancta Virgo Mater Domini Nostri Thy veil; guard me and shield me
Iesu Christi, trahe nos sub amictu tuo; against all attacks and temptations
custodi et defende me ab omni that would violate the virtue of
impugnatione et tentatione, quae chastity.
castitatis virtutem violent. R. Amen.
Domine Jesu Christe, quæsumus Te Lord Jesus Christ, I beg Thee for the
pro gratiâ ut remaneamus tuti in tutela grace to remain guarded beneath the
amictús Mariæ, circumdati cum rubo protective mantle of Mary,
sancto ex quo sancta corona spinarum surrounded by the holy
facta est et intincta est Pretiosissimo briar from which was taken the Holy
Sanguine Tuo et Angelis Custodibus Crown of Thorns, and saturated with
in potentia Sancti Spiritus, ad Thy Precious Blood in the power of
majorem Patris gloriam. Amen the Holy Spirit, with our Guardian
Angels for the greater glory of the
6. Orationes contra Tentationes Father. Amen.
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affectum, qui tibi referri vel placere Come, O Holy Spirit, and destroy in
non possunt. me, by Thy sacred fire, every
Tribue ut totus Tuus sim, ut ad Te, affection which cannot be referred to
Amorem meum et Omnia, semper Thee or please Thee. Grant that I may
sincerus vivam moriarque, O Maria, be all Thine, that I may live and die
advocata et Mater mea, per orationes ever true to Thee, my Love and my
tuas adiuva me. Amen All. O Mary, my advocate and Mother,
help me by thy prayers. Amen.
7. Oratio ad liberandum ab malis
consuetudinibus
7. Prayer to Be Freed from Evil
Da mihi, Te oro, Sancte Spiritus, Habits
donator omnium bonorum, potentem
gratiam, quae corda hominum lapidea Give me, I beseech thee, O Holy
in ardentes amoris fornaces convertit. Spirit, Giver of all good gifts, that
Per gratiam Tuam, libera animam powerful grace which converts the
meam captivam a servitute omnium stony hearts of mortals into burning
malorum habituum et furnaces of love. By Thy grace, free
concupīscentiārum, ut restituam illi my captive soul from the thraldom of
libertatem sanctam filiorum Dei. every evil. habit and concupiscence,
Concede mihi gustare quam suave sit to restore to it the holy liberty of the
Domino servire et carnem cum vitiis children of God. Give me to taste how
et concupīscentiīs suis crucifigere. sweet it is to serve the Lord and
Dilata cor meum, ut via mandatorum crucify the flesh with its vices and
tuorum semper alacriter curram, concupiscences. Enlarge my heart that
donec perveniam ad scopum meae I may ever cheerfully run the way of
aspirationis, gaudia et beatitudinem Thy Commandments until I reach the
habitationis Tui in caelis. Amen goal of my aspirations, the joys and
bliss of Thy habitation in heaven.
8. Oratio ad superandos hostes Amen
spirituales nostros
8. Prayer to Overcome Our
O Aeterna Sapientia, descende in Spiritual Enemies
animam meam, ut omnes hostes mei
pellantur, omnia crimina mea Eternal Wisdom, come down into my
liquefiant, omnes peccata mea soul, that all my enemies may be
dimittantur. Elucida intellectum driven out; all my crimes melted away.
meum verae fidei lumine; accende all my sins forgiven. Enlighten my
voluntatem meam dulci Amore Tuo, understanding with
serena mentem meam praesentia tua
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laetifica, et virtutem ac perfectionem the light of true faith; inflame my will
tribue omnibus viribus meis. Custodi with Thy sweet love, clear up my
me praesertim in morte mea, ut ad mind with Thy glad presence; and
visionem beatificam tuam in aeterna give virtue and perfection to all my
beatitudine frui valeam. Amen. powers. Watch over me
especially at my death, that I may
9. Commendatio curae animae et come to enjoy Thy beatific vision in
corporis eternal bliss. Amen.
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