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ENGLISH PRAYER PORTAL
ENGLISH PRAYER PORTAL
On Prayer
Extracted from the Catechism of St. Pius X
Prayer is an elevation of the mind to God to adore Him, to thank Him, and to ask Him for what we need. Although God knows all that is necessary for us, He nevertheless wills that we should pray to Him so as to acknowledge Him as the Giver of every good gift, to attest our humble submission to Him, and to merit His favours for ourselves.
Prayer can be mental, made with the mind alone or vocal, expressed in words accompanied by attention of mind and devotion of heart. Private prayer is that which each one says individually for himself or for others; public prayer is that said by the Sacred Ministers in the name of the Church and for the salvation of the faithful. That prayer also which is said in common and publicly by the faithful, in processions, pilgrimages and in God's house, may also be called public prayer.
The first and best disposition to render our prayers efficacious is to be in the state of grace; or if we are not in that state, to desire to put ourselves in it. We should especially pray when in danger, in temptation, and at the hour of death; moreover, we should pray often, and it is advisable we should do so morning and night, and when beginning the more important actions of the day. Before prayer we should banish all occasions of distraction, and during prayer we should reflect that we are in the presence of God who sees and hears us. Distractions lessen the merit of prayer when we ourselves bring them about, or when we do not promptly drive them away; but if we do all we can to be recollected in God, then our distractions do not lessen the merit of our prayer, and may even increase it.
To pray well we specially require recollection, humility, confidence, perseverance and resignation. Praying with humility means sincerely acknowledging our own unworthiness, powerlessness and misery, and as well as this observing a respectful posture. Praying with confidence means that we should have a firm hope of being heard, if it is to God's glory and our own true welfare. Praying with perseverance means that we should not grow tired of praying, if God does not at once hear us, but that we should ever continue to pray with increased fervour. Praying with resignation means that we should conform our will to the will of God, even when our prayers are not heard, because He knows better than we do what is necessary for our eternal salvation.
The hope of obtaining from God the graces of which we stand in need is founded on the promises of the omnipotent, merciful and all-faithful God, and on the merits of Jesus Christ. We should ask of God the graces we stand in need of in the Name of Jesus Christ, as He Himself has taught us and as is done by the Church, which always ends her prayers with these words: Through our Lord Jesus Christ. We should beg graces of God in the Name of Jesus Christ because He is our Mediator, and it is through Him alone that we can approach the throne of God. Prayer makes us recognise our dependence on God, the Supreme Lord, in all things; it makes us think on heavenly things; it makes us advance in virtue; it obtains for us God's mercy; it strengthens us against temptation; it comforts us in tribulation; it aids us in our needs; and it obtains for us the grace of final perseverance.
Many times our prayers are not heard, either because we ask things not conducive to our eternal salvation, or because we do not ask properly. We should pray for all; first, for ourselves, then for our relatives, superiors, benefactors, friends and enemies; for the conversion of poor sinners, and of those outside the true Church, and for the Holy Souls in Purgatory. The chief things we should ask of God are His own glory, our eternal salvation and the means of obtaining it. It is lawful to ask God for temporal goods, but always with the condition that these be in conformity with His Holy will and not a hindrance to our salvation. God always hears prayers when well said; but in the way He knows to be most conducive to our eternal salvation, and not always in the way we wish.
SOME ESSENTIAL PRAYERS
SOME ESSENTIAL PRAYERS
In English, Latin, and other original languages:
In English, Latin, and other original languages:
The Recitation of the Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Maryfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #395
The faithful, whenever they recite a third part of the Rosary with devotion, may gain: An indulgence of 5 years (S. P. Ap. March 18, 1932).
If they recite a third part of the Rosary in company with others, whether in public or in private, they may gain: An indulgence of 10 years, once a day; a plenary indulgence on the last Sunday of each month, with the addition of confession, Communion and a visit to a church or public oratory, if they perform such a recitation at least three times in any of the preceding weeks. If however, they recite this together in a family group, besides the partial indulgence of 10 years, they are granted: A plenary indulgence twice a month, if they perform this recitation daily for a month, go to confession, receive Holy Communion, and visit some chureh or public oratory (S.P. Ap., Mar. 18, 1932 and July 26, 1946).
Those who piously recite a third part of the Rosary in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament publicly exposed or even reserved in the tabernacle, as often as they do this, may gain: A plenary indulgence, on condition of confession and Communion (Ap., Brief, Sept. 4, 1927).
If they recite a third part of the Rosary in company with others, whether in public or in private, they may gain: An indulgence of 10 years, once a day; a plenary indulgence on the last Sunday of each month, with the addition of confession, Communion and a visit to a church or public oratory, if they perform such a recitation at least three times in any of the preceding weeks. If however, they recite this together in a family group, besides the partial indulgence of 10 years, they are granted: A plenary indulgence twice a month, if they perform this recitation daily for a month, go to confession, receive Holy Communion, and visit some chureh or public oratory (S.P. Ap., Mar. 18, 1932 and July 26, 1946).
Those who piously recite a third part of the Rosary in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament publicly exposed or even reserved in the tabernacle, as often as they do this, may gain: A plenary indulgence, on condition of confession and Communion (Ap., Brief, Sept. 4, 1927).
InvocationSignum Crucisfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #188
An indulgence of 3 years.A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if the daily recitation of this invocation is prolonged for an entire month (S. P. Ap., Aug. 1, 1934).
LATIN
LATIN
Per ✠ signum Crucis de ✠ inimícis nostris líbera ✠ nos, Deus noster.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
By ✠ the sign of the Holy Cross, from ✠ our enemies deliver ✠ us, O Lord our God.
The Sign of the CrossSignum Crucisfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #678
The faithful, as often as they devoutly sign themselves with the sign of the Cross, with the invocation of the Most Holy Trinity: “In the Name of the Father,” etc., are granted: An indulgence of 3 years.Whenever they make the same holy sign with blessed water, they may gain: An indulgence of 7 years (Apostolic Brief, July 2s, 1863 and March 23, 1866; S. P. Ap., Feb. 10, 1935 and June 14, 1949).
LATIN
LATIN
In nómine Patris, ✠ et Fílii, et Spíritus Sancti. Amen.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
In the Name of the Father ✠ and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
The Apostle's CreedSymbolum Apostolorumfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #43
An indulgence of 5 years. A plenary Indulgence, on the usual conditions, provided that the Apostles' Creed, as given above, be recited daily for a month in a spirit of devotion (S. P. Ap., April 12, 1940).
LATIN
LATIN
Credo in Deum, Patrem omnipoténtem, Creatórem caeli et terrae. Et in Jesum Christum, Fílium ejus únicum, Dóminum nostrum: qui concéptus est de Spíritu Sancto, natus ex María Vírgine, passus sub Póntio Piláto, crucifíxus, mórtuus, et sepúltus: descéndit ad ínferos; tértia die resurréxit a mórtuis; ascéndit ad caelos; sedet ad déxteram Dei Patris omnipoténtis: inde ventúrus est judicáre vivos et mórtuos. Credo in Spíritum Sanctum, sanctam Ecclésiam cathólicam, Sanctórum communiónem, remissiónem peccatórum, carnis resurrectiónem, vitam ætérnam. Amen.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified; died, and was buried. He descended into hell: the third day He arose again from the dead: He ascended into heaven, sitteth at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Ghost, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Nicene CreedCredofrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #44
The faithful, who during the sacrifice of the Mass devoutly recite the foregoing Creed in union with the celebrant, are granted:An indulgence of 7 years (S. P. Ap., May 4, 1940).
LATIN
LATIN
Credo in unum Deum, Patrem omnipoténtem, factórem cæli et terræ, visibílium ómnium et invisibílium. Et in unum Dóminum Iesum Christum, Fílium Dei unigénitum. Et ex Patre natum ante ómnia sǽcula. Deum de Deo, lumen de lúmine, Deum verum de Deo vero. Génitum, non factum, consubstantiálem Patri: per quem ómnia facta sunt. Qui propter nos hómines et propter nostram salútem descéndit de cælis. Et incarnátus est de Spíritu Sancto ex María Vírgine: Et homo factus est. Crucifíxus étiam pro nobis: sub Póntio Piláto passus, et sepúltus est. Et resurréxit tértia die, secúndum Scriptúras. Et ascéndit in cælum: sedet ad déxteram Patris. Et íterum ventúrus est cum glória judicáre vivos et mórtuos: cuius regni non erit finis. Et in Spíritum Sanctum, Dóminum et vivificántem: qui ex Patre Filióque procédit. Qui cum Patre et Fílio simul adorátur et conglorificátur: qui locútus est per Prophétas. Et unam sanctam cathólicam et apostólicam Ecclésiam. Confíteor unum baptísma in remissiónem peccatórum. Et exspécto resurrectiónem mortuórum. Et vitam ventúri sæculi. Amen.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth, and of all things visible and invisible. And in one Lord Jesus Christ, the only-begotten Son of God, and born of the Father before all ages; God of God, Light of Light, true God of true God; begotten, not made, being of one substance with the Father; by Whom all things were made. Who for us men, and for our salvation, came down from heaven; and was incarnate by the Holy Ghost of the Virgin Mary and was made man; He was crucified also for us, suffered under Pontius Pilate and was buried; and the third day He rose again according to the Scriptures; and ascended into heaven; He sitteth at the right hand of the Father; and He shall come again with glory to judge the living and the dead; and of His kingdom there shall be no end. And in the Holy Ghost, the Lord and Giver of life; Who proceedeth from the Father and the Son; Who together with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified; Who spoke by the Prophets. And one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the remission of sins. And I look for the resurrection of the dead, and the life of the world to come. Amen.
The Our FatherPater Noster
LATIN
LATIN
Pater Noster, qui es in cælis, sanctificétur nomen tuum. Advéniat regnum tuum. Fiat volúntas tua, sicut in cælo et in terra. Panem nostrum quotidiánum da nobis hódie. Et dimítte nobis débita nostra, sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem, sed líbera nos a malo. Amen.
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ENGLISH
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
The Hail MaryAve Maria
LATIN
LATIN
Ave, María, grátia plena, Dóminus tecum. Benedicta tu in muliéribus, et benedíctus fructus ventris tui, Iesus. Sancta María, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus nunc et in hora mortis nostrae. Amen.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
The Minor DoxologyGloria Patrifrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #47
The faithful who recite devoutly three times the doxology “Glory be to the Father” etc., early in the morning, and at noon and in the evening, with the intention of giving thanks to the Most Holy Trinity for the excellent gifts and privileges granted to the B. V. Mary, may gain: An indulgence of 500 days for each recitation corresponding to each of the aforesaid parts of the day. A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if they perform the threefold recitation daily for a month with a devout heart (S. C. Ind., July 11, 1815; S. P. Ap., March 23, 1936).
LATIN
LATIN
Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, et in saécula saeculórum. Amen.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
The Fatima Prayer
PORTUGUÊS
PORTUGUÊS
Ò meu Jesus, perdonai-nos, livrai-nos do fogo do inferno; levai as almas todas para o Céu, principalmente as que mais precisarem.
LATIN
LATIN
O mi Jesu, dimítte nobis débita nostra, líbera nos ab igne inférni et perduc in cælum omnes ánimas, præsértim illas quae máxime indigent misericórdia tua.
Vel:
Vel:
Dómine Jesu, dimitte nobis débita nostra, salva nos ab igne inferni, perduc in caelum omnes ánimas, praesertim eas, quae misericórdiae tuae máxime indigent.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
O my Jesus, forgive us our sins. Save us from the fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy.
Rosary Concluding Prayer
LATIN
LATIN
Orémus.Deus, cujus Unigénitus per vitam, mortem et resurrectiónem suam nobis salútis ætérnae praemia comparávit: concéde, quaésumus; ut, hæc mystéria sacratíssimo beátæ Maríae Vírginis Rosário recoléntes, et imitémur quod cóntinent, et quod promíttunt assequámur. Per eúmdem Christum Dóminum nostrum. Amen.
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ENGLISH
Let us pray.O God, whose only-begotten Son, by his life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life, grant, we beseech thee, that meditating on these mysteries of the most holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
The Salve Reginafrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #332
An indulgence of 5 years. An indulgence of 7 years. A plenary indulgence once a month on the usual conditions for the daily recitation of this prayer. A plenary indulgence at the hour of death to be gained by those who have often recited this prayer during life, and who, after confession and Communion, or at least an act of contrition, sgall invoke the holy Name of Jesus with their lips, if possible, or at least in their hearts, and accept death with resignation from the hand of God as the just punishment of sin. (S. C. Ind. April 5, 1786; S. P. Ap., July 2, 1934 and Dec. 6, 1940).
LATIN
LATIN
Salve, Regína, mater misericórdiæ; vita, dulcédo et spes nóstra, sálve. Ad te clamámus éxsules fílii Hévæ. Ad te suspirámus geméntes et fléntes in hac lacrimárum válle. Eia ergo, Advocáta nóstra, íllos túos misericórdes óculos ad nos convérte. Et Jésum, benedíctum frúctum véntris túi nóbis post hoc exsílium osténde. O clémens, o pía, o dúlcis Vírgo María.
(Ora pro nóbis sáncta Déi Génitrix, ut digni efficiámur promissiónibus Chrísti.)
(Ora pro nóbis sáncta Déi Génitrix, ut digni efficiámur promissiónibus Chrísti.)
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ENGLISH
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve, to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, shew unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
(Pray for us, most holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.)
(Pray for us, most holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.)
The Sub Tuum Præsidiumfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #333
An indulgence of 5 years.A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if this prayer is said daily for a month.A plenary indulgence to be gained at the hour of death by those who have been accustomed to recite this prayer frequently in life, provided that, having confessed their sins and received Holy Communion, or at least being duly contrite, they devoutly invoke the most holy Name of Jesus with their lips, if they can, but if not, in their heart and accept death at the hands of the Lord with resignation as the just punishment of their sins (S. C. Ind., April 5, I786; S. P. Ap., Dec. 12, 1935).
LATIN
LATIN
Sub tuum præsídium confúgimus, sancta Dei Génitrix: nostras deprecatiónes ne despícias in necessitátibus nostris, sed a perículis cunctis líbera nos semper, Virgo gloriósa et benedícta.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God; despise not thou our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
The Prayer to St. Michael the Archangelfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #447
An indulgence of 3 years. A plenary indulgence once a month on the usual conditions, if this prayer is repeated daily (S. P. Ap., Nov. 12, 1932).
LATIN
LATIN
Sancte Míchaël Archángele, defénde nos in prǽlio; contra nequítiam et insídias diáboli esto præsídium. Imperet illi Deus, súpplices deprecámur: tuque, Princeps milítiæ Cæléstis, sátanam aliósque spíritus malígnos, qui ad perditiónem animárum pervagántur in mundo, divína virtúte in inférnum detrúde. Amen.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the Devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the power of God, cast into Hell, Satan and all the other evil spirits, who wander throughout the world, seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.
The Requiem Prayerfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #582
Prayed after the Ave Maria on November.
Prayed after the Ave Maria on November.
An indulgence of 300 days, applicable only to the holy souls (S. C. Ind., Feb. 13, 1908; S. P. Ap., May 17, 1927).
LATIN
LATIN
Réquiem ætérnam dona eis Dómine; et lux perpétua lúceat eis. Requiéscant in pace. Amen.
Vel:
Vel:
Réquiem ætérnam dona ei/eis Dómine; et lux perpétua lúceat ei/eis. Requiéscat/Requiéscant in pace. Amen.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them. May they rest in peace. Amen.
Or specifically:
Or specifically:
Eternal rest grant unto him/her/them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon him/her/them. May he/she/they rest in peace. Amen.
The Angelus Dominifrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #331 § a
The faithful who at dawn, at noon, and at eventide, or as soon as thereafter as may be, devoutly recite the Ángelus Dómini, or at Eastertide the Regína Caéli, with the appropriate versicles and prayers, or who merely say the Hail Mary five times, may gain:a). An Indulgence of 10 years each time.b). A plenary Indulgence of the usual conditions, if they persevere in this devout practice for a month, (S. P. Ap., Feb. 20, 1933).
LATIN
LATIN
℣. Angelus Dómini nuntiávit Maríae;℟. Et concépit de Spíritu Sancto.Ave María.℣. Ecce ancílla Dómini.℟. Fiat mihi secúndum vérbum tuum.Ave María.℣. Et Vérbum caro fáctum est.℟. Et habitávit in nobis.Ave María.℣. Ora pro nobis, sancta Dei Génitrix.℟. Ut digni efficiámur promissiónibus Christi.Orémus.Grátiam tuam, quǽsumus, Dómine, méntibus nostris infúnde; ut qui, Angelo nuntiánte, Christi Fílii tui incarnatiónem cognóvimus, per passiónem eius et crucem, ad resurrectiónis glóriam perducámur. Per eúmdem Christum Dóminum nostrum.Amen.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
℣. The angel of the Lord declared unto Mary.℟. And she conceived of the Holy Ghost.Hail Mary.℣. Behold the handmaid of the Lord.℟. Be it done unto me according to Thy word.Hail Mary.℣. And the Word was made Flesh.℟. And dwelt among us.Hail Mary.℣. Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God.℟. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.Let us pray.Pour forth, we beseech Thee, O Lord, Thy grace into our hearts; that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ Thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by His Passion and Cross be brought to the glory of His resurrection. Through the same Christ our Lord.Amen.
The Regina Cæli Lætarefrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #331 § b
The faithful who at dawn, at noon, and at eventide, or as soon as thereafter as may be, devoutly recite the Ángelus Dómini, or at Eastertide the Regína Caéli, with the appropriate versicles and prayers, or who merely say the Hail Mary five times, may gain:a). An Indulgence of 10 years each time.b). A plenary Indulgence of the usual conditions, if they persevere in this devout practice for a month, (S. P. Ap., Feb. 20, 1933).
LATIN
LATIN
Regína cæli lætáre, allelúia:Quia quem meruísti portáre,allelúia,Resurréxit, sicut dixit, allelúia.Ora pro nobis Deum, allelúia.℣. Gaude et lætáre, Virgo María, allelúia.℟. Quia surréxit Dominus vere, allelúia.Orémus.Deus, qui per resurrectiónem Filii tui Dómini nostri Jesu Christi mundum lætificáre dignátus es, præsta, quǽsumus, ut per eius Genetrícem Vírginem Maríam perpétuæ capiámus gáudia vitæ.Per Christum Dóminum nostrum. Amen.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
Queen of Heaven, rejoice, alleluia:For He whom thou wast made worthy to bear, alleluia.Hath risen, as He said, alleluia.Pray for us to God, alleluia.℣. Rejoice and be glad, Virgin Mary, alleluia.℟. Because the Lord is truly risen, alleluia.Let us pray.O God, who through the Resurrection of Thy Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, hast vouchsafed to make glad the whole world; grant, we beseech Thee, that, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary, His Mother, we may obtain the joys of eternal life. Through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS
FIRST FRIDAY DEVOTIONS
Act of Reparation to the Sacred HeartActus Reparationisfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #47
An indulgence of 5 years.A plenary indulgence once a month for the dally devout recitation of this prayer, on condition of confession, Communion and a visit to some church or public oratory.The faithful, moreover, who, on the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, assist at this same act of reparation, adding thereto the Litany of the Sacred Heart, in any church or oratory, even semi-public (for those who lawfully frequent it), in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament solemnly exposed, may gain:An indulgence of 7 years; A plenary indulgence, provided that they atone for their sins in sacramental confession and partake of the Eucharistic Table (S.P. Ap., June 1, 1928 and March 18, 1932).
LATIN
LATIN
Jesu dulcíssime, cujus effúsa in hómines cáritas, tanta oblivióne, negligéntia, contemptióne, ingratíssime repénditur, en nos, ante altária tua (Extra ecclesiam vel oratorium, dicatur: ante conspéctum tuum) provolúti, tam nefáriam hóminum socórdiam injuriásque, quibus úndique amantíssimum Cor tuum affícitur, peculiári honóre resarcíre conténdimus.
Attamen, mémores tantæ nos quoque indignitátis non expértes aliquándo fuísse, índeque vehementíssimo dolóre commóti, tuam in primis misericórdiam nobis implorámus, paráti voluntária expiatióne compensáre flagítia non modo quæ ipsi patrávimus, sed etiam illórum, qui, longe a salútis via aberrántes, vel te pastórem ducémque sectári detréctant, in sua infidelitáte obstináti, vel, baptísmatis promíssa conculcántes, suavíssimum tuæ legis jugum excussérunt.
Quæ deploránda crímina, cum univérsa expiáre conténdimus, tum nobis síngula resarciénda propónimus: vitæ cultúsque immodéstiam atque turpitúdines, tot corruptélæ pédicas innocéntium ánimis instrúctas, dies festos violátos, exsecránda in te tuósque Sanctos jactáta maledícta atque in tuum Vicárium ordinémque sacerdotálem convícia irrogáta, ipsum dénique amóris divíni Sacraméntum vel negléctum vel horréndis sacrilégiis profanátum, pública postrémo natiónum delícta, quæ Ecclésiæ a te institútæ júribus magisterióque reluctántur.
Quæ útinam crímina sánguine ipsi nostro elúere possémus! Intérea ad violátum divínum honórem resarciéndum, quam Tu olim Patri in Cruce satisfactiónem obtulísti quamque cotídie in altáribus renováre pergis, hanc eándem nos tibi præstámus, cum Vírginis Matris, óminium Sanctórum, piórum quoque fidélium expiatiónibus conjúnctam, ex ánimo spondéntes, cum prætérita nostra aliorúmque peccáta ac tanti amóris incúriam firma fide, cándidis vitæ móribus, perfécta legis evangélicæ, caritátis potíssimum, observántia, quantum in nobis erit, grátia tua favénte, nos esse compensatúros, tum injúrias tibi inferéndas pro víribus prohibitúros, et quam plúrimos potuérimus ad tui sequélam convocatúros.
Excípias, quaésumus, benigníssime Jesu, beáta Vírgine María Reparatríce intercedénte, voluntárium hujus expiatiónis obséquium nosque in offício tuique servítio fidíssimos ad mortem usque velis, magno illo perseverántiæ múnere, continére, ut ad illam tandem pátriam perveniámus omnes, ubi Tu cum Patre et Spíritu Sancto vivis et regnas in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
Attamen, mémores tantæ nos quoque indignitátis non expértes aliquándo fuísse, índeque vehementíssimo dolóre commóti, tuam in primis misericórdiam nobis implorámus, paráti voluntária expiatióne compensáre flagítia non modo quæ ipsi patrávimus, sed etiam illórum, qui, longe a salútis via aberrántes, vel te pastórem ducémque sectári detréctant, in sua infidelitáte obstináti, vel, baptísmatis promíssa conculcántes, suavíssimum tuæ legis jugum excussérunt.
Quæ deploránda crímina, cum univérsa expiáre conténdimus, tum nobis síngula resarciénda propónimus: vitæ cultúsque immodéstiam atque turpitúdines, tot corruptélæ pédicas innocéntium ánimis instrúctas, dies festos violátos, exsecránda in te tuósque Sanctos jactáta maledícta atque in tuum Vicárium ordinémque sacerdotálem convícia irrogáta, ipsum dénique amóris divíni Sacraméntum vel negléctum vel horréndis sacrilégiis profanátum, pública postrémo natiónum delícta, quæ Ecclésiæ a te institútæ júribus magisterióque reluctántur.
Quæ útinam crímina sánguine ipsi nostro elúere possémus! Intérea ad violátum divínum honórem resarciéndum, quam Tu olim Patri in Cruce satisfactiónem obtulísti quamque cotídie in altáribus renováre pergis, hanc eándem nos tibi præstámus, cum Vírginis Matris, óminium Sanctórum, piórum quoque fidélium expiatiónibus conjúnctam, ex ánimo spondéntes, cum prætérita nostra aliorúmque peccáta ac tanti amóris incúriam firma fide, cándidis vitæ móribus, perfécta legis evangélicæ, caritátis potíssimum, observántia, quantum in nobis erit, grátia tua favénte, nos esse compensatúros, tum injúrias tibi inferéndas pro víribus prohibitúros, et quam plúrimos potuérimus ad tui sequélam convocatúros.
Excípias, quaésumus, benigníssime Jesu, beáta Vírgine María Reparatríce intercedénte, voluntárium hujus expiatiónis obséquium nosque in offício tuique servítio fidíssimos ad mortem usque velis, magno illo perseverántiæ múnere, continére, ut ad illam tandem pátriam perveniámus omnes, ubi Tu cum Patre et Spíritu Sancto vivis et regnas in sǽcula sæculórum. Amen.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
O sweetest Jesus, Thou dost pour forth Thy love abundantly on men, while they repay Thee most ungratefully with neglect, indifference and contempt. Behold us humbly kneeling before Thine altar (outside a church or Oratory say: in Thy presence); we would fain repair this heartless ingratitude on the part of men, and the manifold injuries that are everywhere done to Thy most loving Heart, by a special act of homage.
Yet we are not unmindful that we, too, have had our part in this unworthy behavior; therefore are we moved to deep contrition, and, above all we beg Thy mercy for ourselves; we are ready to atone, by this voluntary act of expiation, for the crimes which we ourselves have committed, as also for the sins of those who straying far from the way of salvation, either refuse, in the blindness of their unbelief, to follow Thee, the Shepherd and Guide of their souls, or who trample upon the vows of their Baptism and shake off the sweet yoke of Thy law.
Not only are we anxious to expiate all these deplorable crimes, but in an exceptional manner do we purpose to make reparation for these following: immodesty and shameful excesses in life and dress; the many snares of corruption laid for the souls of the innocent; the neglect of Holy Days; the hateful blasphemies that are hurled against Thee and Thy Saints; the reproaches uttered against Thy Vicar on earth and all the priestly order; the neglect also, of the very Sacrament of Thy love, as well as Its profanation by horrifying sacrilege; and finally the public sins of the nations in rebellion against the just rights and the teaching authority of the Church established by Thee.
Would that we were able to atone for all these outrages even to the shedding of our blood! Meanwhile, in order to atone for the violation of the honor due to Thee, we offer unto Thee that self saying satisfaction which of old Thou didst offer to the Father upon the holy Cross and which from day to day Thou dost continually renew upon the altars of Thy Church. To this we add expiatory merits of Thy Virgin Mother, of all Thy Saints and of the devout faithful upon earth. With all our hearts we promise to atone Thy grace assisting us, for our own past sins and those of all other men, as also for our coldness towards Thine exceeding great love, by a firm faith, spotless purity of life and a perfect fulfillment, so far as in us lies, of the law of the Gospel, and in particular of the precept of charity. We likewise pledge ourselves in accordance with our strength to prevent such injuries from being done to Thee, and to invite as many as we can to follow Thee.
Accept, we pray Thee, most gracious Jesus, through the intercession of Our Lady of Reparation, this our free-will offering of reparation, and be Thou pleased to keep us, by the great gift of final perseverance, faithful even unto death in our dutiful service of Thee, so that in the end we may all come to that our true native land, where Thou, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, live and reign forever and ever. Amen.
Yet we are not unmindful that we, too, have had our part in this unworthy behavior; therefore are we moved to deep contrition, and, above all we beg Thy mercy for ourselves; we are ready to atone, by this voluntary act of expiation, for the crimes which we ourselves have committed, as also for the sins of those who straying far from the way of salvation, either refuse, in the blindness of their unbelief, to follow Thee, the Shepherd and Guide of their souls, or who trample upon the vows of their Baptism and shake off the sweet yoke of Thy law.
Not only are we anxious to expiate all these deplorable crimes, but in an exceptional manner do we purpose to make reparation for these following: immodesty and shameful excesses in life and dress; the many snares of corruption laid for the souls of the innocent; the neglect of Holy Days; the hateful blasphemies that are hurled against Thee and Thy Saints; the reproaches uttered against Thy Vicar on earth and all the priestly order; the neglect also, of the very Sacrament of Thy love, as well as Its profanation by horrifying sacrilege; and finally the public sins of the nations in rebellion against the just rights and the teaching authority of the Church established by Thee.
Would that we were able to atone for all these outrages even to the shedding of our blood! Meanwhile, in order to atone for the violation of the honor due to Thee, we offer unto Thee that self saying satisfaction which of old Thou didst offer to the Father upon the holy Cross and which from day to day Thou dost continually renew upon the altars of Thy Church. To this we add expiatory merits of Thy Virgin Mother, of all Thy Saints and of the devout faithful upon earth. With all our hearts we promise to atone Thy grace assisting us, for our own past sins and those of all other men, as also for our coldness towards Thine exceeding great love, by a firm faith, spotless purity of life and a perfect fulfillment, so far as in us lies, of the law of the Gospel, and in particular of the precept of charity. We likewise pledge ourselves in accordance with our strength to prevent such injuries from being done to Thee, and to invite as many as we can to follow Thee.
Accept, we pray Thee, most gracious Jesus, through the intercession of Our Lady of Reparation, this our free-will offering of reparation, and be Thou pleased to keep us, by the great gift of final perseverance, faithful even unto death in our dutiful service of Thee, so that in the end we may all come to that our true native land, where Thou, with the Father and the Holy Spirit, live and reign forever and ever. Amen.
THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS
THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS
The Stabat Materfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #378
An indulgence of 7 years.A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if this sequence is recited daily for a month (S. C. Ind., June 18, 1876; S. P. Ap., Aug. 1, 1934).
LATIN
LATIN
Stabat Mater dolorósaJuxta Crucem lacrimósa,Dum pendébat Fílius.
Cujus ánimam geméntem, Contristátam et doléntem Pertransívit gládius.
O quam tristis et afflíctaFuit illa benedíctaMater Unigéniti!
Quæ mærébat et dolébat,Pia Mater, dum vidébatNati poenas ínclyti.
Quis est homo, qui non fleretMatrem Christi si vidéretIn tanto supplício?
Quis non posset contristáriChristi Matrem contemplári Doléntem cum Fílio?
Pro peccátis suæ gentisVidit Iesum in torméntis,Et flagéllis súbditum.
Vidit suum dulcemNatum Moriéndo desolátum,Dum emísit spíritum.
Eja Mater, fons amóris,Me sentíre vim dolórisFac, ut tecum lúgeam.
Fac ut árdeat cor meumIn amándo Christum Deum,Ut sibi compláceam.
Sancta Mater, istud agas,Crucifíxi fige plagasCordi meo válide.
Tui Nati vulneráti,Tam dignáti pro me pati,Poenas mecum dívide.
Fac me tecum pie flere,Crucifíxo condolére,Donec ego víxero.
Juxta Crucem tecum stare,Et me tibi sociáreIn planctu desídero.
Virgo vírginum præclára,Mihi iam non sis amára,Fac me tecum plángere.
Fac ut portem Christi mortem,Passiónis fac consórtem,Et plagas recólere.
Fac me plagis vulnerári,Fac me Cruce inebriári,Et cruóre Fílii.
Flammis ne urar succénsus,Per te, Virgo, sim defénsusIn die judícii.
Christe, cum sit hinc exíre,Da per Matrem me veníreAd palmam victóriæ.
Quando corpus moriétur,Fac ut ánimæ donéturParadísi glória. Amen.
Cujus ánimam geméntem, Contristátam et doléntem Pertransívit gládius.
O quam tristis et afflíctaFuit illa benedíctaMater Unigéniti!
Quæ mærébat et dolébat,Pia Mater, dum vidébatNati poenas ínclyti.
Quis est homo, qui non fleretMatrem Christi si vidéretIn tanto supplício?
Quis non posset contristáriChristi Matrem contemplári Doléntem cum Fílio?
Pro peccátis suæ gentisVidit Iesum in torméntis,Et flagéllis súbditum.
Vidit suum dulcemNatum Moriéndo desolátum,Dum emísit spíritum.
Eja Mater, fons amóris,Me sentíre vim dolórisFac, ut tecum lúgeam.
Fac ut árdeat cor meumIn amándo Christum Deum,Ut sibi compláceam.
Sancta Mater, istud agas,Crucifíxi fige plagasCordi meo válide.
Tui Nati vulneráti,Tam dignáti pro me pati,Poenas mecum dívide.
Fac me tecum pie flere,Crucifíxo condolére,Donec ego víxero.
Juxta Crucem tecum stare,Et me tibi sociáreIn planctu desídero.
Virgo vírginum præclára,Mihi iam non sis amára,Fac me tecum plángere.
Fac ut portem Christi mortem,Passiónis fac consórtem,Et plagas recólere.
Fac me plagis vulnerári,Fac me Cruce inebriári,Et cruóre Fílii.
Flammis ne urar succénsus,Per te, Virgo, sim defénsusIn die judícii.
Christe, cum sit hinc exíre,Da per Matrem me veníreAd palmam victóriæ.
Quando corpus moriétur,Fac ut ánimæ donéturParadísi glória. Amen.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
At the Cross her station keeping,Stood the mournful Mother weeping,Close to Jesus to the last.
Through her heart, His sorrow sharing,All His bitter anguish bearing,Now at length sword had passed.
O how sad and sore distressedWas that Mother, highly blessedOf the sole-begotten One!
Christ above in torment hangs,She beneath beholds the pangsOf her dying glorious Son.
Is there one who would not weep,Whelmed in miseries so deep,Christ's dear Mother to behold?
Can the human heart refrainFrom partaking in her pain,In that Mother's pain untold?
Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled,She beheld her tender Child,All with bloody scourges rent.
For the sins of His own nation,Saw Him hang in desolation,Till his spirit forth He sent.
O thou Mother! fount of love,Touch my spirit from above,Make my heart with thine accord.
Make me feel as thou hast felt;Make my soul to glow and meltWith the love of Christ my Lord.
Holy Mother, pierce me through!In my heart each wound renewOf my Savior crucified.
Let me share with thee His pain,Who for all my sins was slain,Who for me in torment died.
Let me mingle tears with thee,Mourning Him who mourned for me,All the days that I may live.
By the Cross with thee to stay,There with thee to weep and pray,Is all I ask of thee to give.
Virgin of all virgins blest,Listen to my fond request:Let me share thy grief divine.
Let me, to my latest breath,In my body bear the deathOf that dying Son of thine.
Wounded with His every wound,Steep my soul till it hath swoonedIn His very blood away.
Be to me, O Virgin, nigh,Lest in flames I burn and die,In His awful Judgment Day.
Christ, when Thou shalt call me hence,Be Thy Mother my defense,Be Thy Cross my victory.
While my body here decays,May my soul Thy goodness praise,Safe in Paradise with Thee. Amen.
Through her heart, His sorrow sharing,All His bitter anguish bearing,Now at length sword had passed.
O how sad and sore distressedWas that Mother, highly blessedOf the sole-begotten One!
Christ above in torment hangs,She beneath beholds the pangsOf her dying glorious Son.
Is there one who would not weep,Whelmed in miseries so deep,Christ's dear Mother to behold?
Can the human heart refrainFrom partaking in her pain,In that Mother's pain untold?
Bruised, derided, cursed, defiled,She beheld her tender Child,All with bloody scourges rent.
For the sins of His own nation,Saw Him hang in desolation,Till his spirit forth He sent.
O thou Mother! fount of love,Touch my spirit from above,Make my heart with thine accord.
Make me feel as thou hast felt;Make my soul to glow and meltWith the love of Christ my Lord.
Holy Mother, pierce me through!In my heart each wound renewOf my Savior crucified.
Let me share with thee His pain,Who for all my sins was slain,Who for me in torment died.
Let me mingle tears with thee,Mourning Him who mourned for me,All the days that I may live.
By the Cross with thee to stay,There with thee to weep and pray,Is all I ask of thee to give.
Virgin of all virgins blest,Listen to my fond request:Let me share thy grief divine.
Let me, to my latest breath,In my body bear the deathOf that dying Son of thine.
Wounded with His every wound,Steep my soul till it hath swoonedIn His very blood away.
Be to me, O Virgin, nigh,Lest in flames I burn and die,In His awful Judgment Day.
Christ, when Thou shalt call me hence,Be Thy Mother my defense,Be Thy Cross my victory.
While my body here decays,May my soul Thy goodness praise,Safe in Paradise with Thee. Amen.
PRAYERS TO THE VIRGIN MARY
PRAYERS TO THE VIRGIN MARY
Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of the Universefrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #312
An Indulgence of 300 days.A plenary indulgence once a month on the usual conditions for the daily devout recitation of the invocation (S. P. Ap., Oct. 10, 1930).
LATIN
LATIN
Regína mundi digníssima, María perpétua, intercéde pro nostra pace et salúte quæ genuísti Christum Dóminum Salvatórem ómnium.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
Most high Queen of the universe, Mary ever Virgin, make intercession for our peace and salvation, thou who didst bear Christ the Lord, the Saviour of all mankind.
PRAYERS BEFORE COMMUNION
PRAYERS BEFORE COMMUNION
Mass Prayer (At Elevation of Sacred Host)from the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #133
The faithful who, at the elevation of the Sacred Host during Mass or when It is solemnly exposed, recite this ejaculation with faith, piety and love, are granted:An Indulgence of 7 years;A plenary indulgence once a week, if this pious practice is followed dally, on conditions of confession. Communion and prayer for the intentionsof the Sovereign Pontiff (Pius X, Rescript in his own hand, May 18, 1907, exhlb. June 12, 1907; S. P. Ap., June 21, 1927 and Jan. 26, 1937).
LATIN
LATIN
Dóminus meus et Deus meus!
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
My Lord and My God!
Mass Prayer (At Holy Communion)from the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #156
An Indulgence of 500 days, if thrice repeated.A plenary indulgence, if this prayer is recited three times daily for an entire month, upon the addition of sacramental confession, a visit lo a church or public oratory, and prayer for the intentions of the Sovereign Pontiff (S. P. Ap., Nov. 22, 1936).
LATIN
LATIN
Dómine, non sum dignus ut intres sub tectum meum, sed tantum dic verbo et sanábitur ánima mea.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
Lord, I am not worthy that Thou shouldst enter under my roof; but only say the word and my soul shall be healed.
Mass Prayer (At Holy Communion)from the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #157
An indulgence of 500 days.A plenary Indulgence, if the dally recitation of this invocation shall be continued for an entire month, upon the addition of sacramental confession, a visit to a church or public oratory, and prayer for the intentions of the Sovereign Pontiff (S. P. Ap., June 10, 1940).
LATIN
LATIN
Corpus Dómini nostri Iesu Christi custódiat ánimam meam in vitam ætérnam. Amen.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
The Body of Our Lord Jesus Christ preserve my soul unto everlasting life. Amen.
PIOUS PRACTICES, ETC.
PIOUS PRACTICES, ETC.
The Reading of Holy Scripturefrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #694 § a
The faithful who spend at least a quarter of an hour in reading the books of Sacred Scripture with the reverence due to the Word of God and after the manner of spiritual reading, may gain:An indulgence of 3 years.
Invocations While Kissing the Gospel Book (Evangelion)from the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #694 § b
Those [faithful] who read at least a few verses of the Gospel further kiss the book of the Gospels, devoutly reciting one of the following invocations are granted:An indulgence of 500 days;A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if they perform this act daily for an entire month, as given above;A plenary indulgence at the hour of death, if they have frequently performed this pious exercise during their lives, provided that they have made their confession and received holy Communion or are at least contrite, and invoke devoutly the most holy name of Jesus with their lips, if possible, otherwise in their hearts and accept death from the hand of God as the penalty for sin.
LATIN
LATIN
Per evangélica dicta deleántur nostra delicta.
Vel:
Evangélica léctio sit nobis salus et protéctio.
Vel:
Verba sancti Evangélii dóceat nos Christus, Filius Dei.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
May our sins be blotted out by virtue of the words of the Gospel.
Or:
May the reading of the Gospel be our salvation and our protection.
Or:
May Christ teach us the words of the Holy Gospel.
PRAYERS SAID AT THE HOUR OF DEATH
PRAYERS SAID AT THE HOUR OF DEATH
An Act of Accepting One’s Own Death from the Hand of Godfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #638
The faithful who at any time in their lives, from a sincere spirit of love of God and with at least a contrite heart, express their intention of accepting calmly and gladly from the hand of God whatsoever manner of death it may please Him to send them, together with all its pain, anguish and suffering, may gain:An Indulgence of 7 years;A plenary indulgence at the hour of death, if they have devoutly made such an act at least once in their lifetime, after having fulfilled the usual conditions (S. C. Ind., March 9, 1904; Holy Office, Nov. 16, 1918; S. P. Ap., March 18, 1932).
EjaculationFiat Laudéturfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #4
An indulgence of 500 days.A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if the daily devoutrecitation of this ejaculation is continued for a month.Plenary indulgence at the hour of death to be gained by those who have often recited it during life and who, after confession and Communion or at least an act of contrition, shall invoke the Name of Jesus, orally if possible, or at least in their heart, and accept death from the hand of the Lord with resignation as being the wages of sin (S.C. Ind., May 19, 1918; S.P. Ap., Dec 9, 1932).
LATIN
LATIN
Fiat, laudétur, atque in ætérnum superexaltétur, justíssima, altíssima et amabilíssima volúntas Dei in ómnibus.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
May the most just, the most high and the most lovable will of God be in all things done, praised and evermore exalted.
Act of FaithActus Fideifrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #36 [§ a]
The faithful who make acts of theological virtues as well as the act of contrition, using any formula set forth in catechisms approved by lawful ecclesiastical authority, may obtain:An indulgence of three years for each of the aforesaid acts;A plenary Indulgence on the usual conditions, if they recite any of the aforesaid acts daily for an entire month;A plenary indulgence at the hour of death, if they have been accustomed to make these acts frequently during life and moreover, after confession and Communion or at least being contrite, they shall pronounce the Name of Jesus with their lips if possible, or at least in their heart, and accept death patiently from the hand of God as the wages of sin (S. C. Ind., Jan. 28, 1756; S. P. Ap., Feb. 17, 1932).
LATIN
LATIN
Dómine Deus, firma fide credo et confíteor ómnia et síngula quæ sancta Ecclésia Cathólica propónit, quia tu, Deus, ea ómnia revelásti, qui es ætérna véritas et sapiéntia quæ nec fállere nec falli potest. In hac fide vívere et mori státuo. Amen.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
O Lord my God, with a firm faith I believe and confess each and every thing that the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because Thou, my God, hast revealed all these things, Who is eternal truth and wisdom, Who canst neither deceive nor be deceived. In this Faith, I resolve to live and to die. Amen.
Or otherwise:From the 1857 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #8
I most firmly believe, because God, who is the infallible Truth, hath so revealed to the Holy Catholic Church, and through the Church to us, that there is one only God in three divine Persons, equal and distinct, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; that the Son became man by taking to Himself flesh and a human soul through the operation of the Holy Ghost in the womb of the most pure Virgin Mary; that He died for us upon the cross, rose again, ascended into heaven, and from thence shall come again at the end of the world to judge all the living and the dead, to give Paradise for ever to the good and hell to the wicked; moreover, for the same motive I believe all that the same holy Church believes and teaches.
Act of HopeActus Speifrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #36 [§ b]
The faithful who make acts of theological virtues as well as the act of contrition, using any formula set forth in catechisms approved by lawful ecclesiastical authority, may obtain:An indulgence of three years for each of the aforesaid acts;A plenary Indulgence on the usual conditions, if they recite any of the aforesaid acts daily for an entire month;A plenary indulgence at the hour of death, if they have been accustomed to make these acts frequently during life and moreover, after confession and Communion or at least being contrite, they shall pronounce the Name of Jesus with their lips if possible, or at least in their heart, and accept death patiently from the hand of God as the wages of sin (S. C. Ind., Jan. 28, 1756; S. P. Ap., Feb. 17, 1932).
LATIN
LATIN
Dómine Deus, spero per grátiam tuam remissiónem ómnium peccatórum, et post hanc vitam ætérnam felicitátem me esse consecutúrum : quia tu promisísti, qui es infiníte potens, fidélis, benígnus, et miséricors. In hac spe vívere et mori státuo. Amen.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
O Lord my God, with a firm faith I believe and confess each and every thing that the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because Thou, my God, hast revealed all these things, Who is eternal truth and wisdom, Who canst neither deceive nor be deceived. In this Faith, I resolve to live and to die. Amen.
Or otherwise:From the 1857 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #8
My God, because Thou art almighty, infinitely good, and full of pity, I hope that by the merits of the Passion and Death of Jesus Christ our Saviour Thou wilt grant me eternal life, which Thou, the faithful God, hast promised to all those who shall do the works of a good Christian, as I purpose to do by Thy holy help.
Act of CharityActus Caritatisfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #36 [§ c]
The faithful who make acts of theological virtues as well as the act of contrition, using any formula set forth in catechisms approved by lawful ecclesiastical authority, may obtain:An indulgence of three years for each of the aforesaid acts;A plenary Indulgence on the usual conditions, if they recite any of the aforesaid acts daily for an entire month;A plenary indulgence at the hour of death, if they have been accustomed to make these acts frequently during life and moreover, after confession and Communion or at least being contrite, they shall pronounce the Name of Jesus with their lips if possible, or at least in their heart, and accept death patiently from the hand of God as the wages of sin (S. C. Ind., Jan. 28, 1756; S. P. Ap., Feb. 17, 1932).
LATIN
LATIN
Dómine Deus, amo te super ómnia et próximum meum propter te, quia tu es summum, infinítum, et perfectíssimum bonum, omni dilectióne dignum. In hac caritáte vívere et mori státuo. Amen.
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O Lord my God, with a firm faith I believe and confess each and every thing that the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because Thou, my God, hast revealed all these things, Who is eternal truth and wisdom, Who canst neither deceive nor be deceived. In this Faith, I resolve to live and to die. Amen.
Or otherwise:From the 1857 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #8
My God, because Thou art the highest and most perfect good, I love Thee with my whole heart, and above all things; and rather than offend Thee I am ready to lose all things else, and for Thy love I love and desire to love my neighbour as myself.
Act of ContritionActus Contritionisfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #36 [§ d]
This prayer is said during Confession, just before absolution is given, in front of the confessor priest. This traditional act of contrition isn't necessary, but some form of overt act of contrition.
This prayer is said during Confession, just before absolution is given, in front of the confessor priest. This traditional act of contrition isn't necessary, but some form of overt act of contrition.
The faithful who make acts of theological virtues as well as the act of contrition, using any formula set forth in catechisms approved by lawful ecclesiastical authority, may obtain:An indulgence of three years for each of the aforesaid acts;A plenary Indulgence on the usual conditions, if they recite any of the aforesaid acts daily for an entire month;A plenary indulgence at the hour of death, if they have been accustomed to make these acts frequently during life and moreover, after confession and Communion or at least being contrite, they shall pronounce the Name of Jesus with their lips if possible, or at least in their heart, and accept death patiently from the hand of God as the wages of sin (S. C. Ind., Jan. 28, 1756; S. P. Ap., Feb. 17, 1932).
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Deus meus, ex toto corde pænitet me ómnium meórum peccatórum, éaque detéstor, quia peccándo, non solum pœnas a te juste statútas proméritus sum, sed præsértim quia offéndi te, summum bonum, ac dignum qui super ómnia diligáris. Ídeo fírmiter propóno, adiuvánte grátia tua, de cétero me non peccatúrum peccandíque occasiónes próximas fugitúrum. Amen.
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O my God, from all my heart I am sorry for all my sins, and I detest them, not only because in sinning, I deserve the penalties that Thou hast justly established, but especially because I have offended Thee, Who art the greatest good, and worthy beyond all my love. Therefore I firmly purpose, with the help of Thy grace, from henceforth to sin no more and flee the next occasions of sinning. Amen.
More commonly:
O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee and I detest all my sins because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more and avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen.
Invocation of the Holy Name of Jesusfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #113
The faithful who devoutly invoke the holy Name of Jesus may gain:An indulgence of 300 days;A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, when they repeat this invocation daily for a month;A plenary Indulgence at the hour of death, if they have been accustomed to invoke the holy Name frequently during life, provided that, after confession and Communion, or at least an act of contrition, they devoutly Invoke the holy Name of Jesus with their lips if possible, otherwise in their hearts, and accept death with resignation from the hand of God as the wages of sin (S. C. Ind., Sept. S, 1759 and Oct. 10, 1904; S. P. Ap„ Dec. 9, 1933).
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Jesus.
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Jesus.
Invocation of the Holy Name of Maryfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #292
The faithful who devoutly invoke the most holy Name of Mary may gain:An indulgence of 300 days;A plenary indulgence once a month on the usual conditions for the daily devout repetition of the invocation;A plenary indulgence at the hour of death if they been wont to recite the aforesaid invocation frequently during life, and have gone to confession and received Holy Communion, or at least have made an act of contrition, invoking the holy name of Jesus vocally if possible, otherwise in their hearts, and accepting death with resignation from God's hand, as the just punishment of their sins (S. C. Ind., Sept. 5, 1759; S. P. Ap„ Nov. 12, 1932).
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Maria.
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Mary.
The Salve Reginafrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #332
An indulgence of 5 years. An indulgence of 7 years. A plenary indulgence once a month on the usual conditions for the daily recitation of this prayer. A plenary indulgence at the hour of death to be gained by those who have often recited this prayer during life, and who, after confession and Communion, or at least an act of contrition, sgall invoke the holy Name of Jesus with their lips, if possible, or at least in their hearts, and accept death with resignation from the hand of God as the just punishment of sin. (S. C. Ind. April 5, 1786; S. P. Ap., July 2, 1934 and Dec. 6, 1940).
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LATIN
Salve, Regína, mater misericórdiæ; vita, dulcédo et spes nóstra, sálve. Ad te clamámus éxsules fílii Hévæ. Ad te suspirámus geméntes et fléntes in hac lacrimárum válle. Eia ergo, Advocáta nóstra, íllos túos misericórdes óculos ad nos convérte. Et Jésum, benedíctum frúctum véntris túi nóbis post hoc exsílium osténde. O clémens, o pía, o dúlcis Vírgo María.
(Ora pro nóbis sáncta Déi Génitrix, ut digni efficiámur promissiónibus Chrísti.)
(Ora pro nóbis sáncta Déi Génitrix, ut digni efficiámur promissiónibus Chrísti.)
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Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope! To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve, to thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this vale of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, shew unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.
(Pray for us, most holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.)
(Pray for us, most holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.)
The Sub Tuum Præsidiumfrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #333
An indulgence of 5 years.A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions, if this prayer is said daily for a month.A plenary indulgence to be gained at the hour of death by those who have been accustomed to recite this prayer frequently in life, provided that, having confessed their sins and received Holy Communion, or at least being duly contrite, they devoutly invoke the most holy Name of Jesus with their lips, if they can, but if not, in their heart and accept death at the hands of the Lord with resignation as the just punishment of their sins (S. C. Ind., April 5, I786; S. P. Ap., Dec. 12, 1935).
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Sub tuum præsídium confúgimus, sancta Dei Génitrix: nostras deprecatiónes ne despícias in necessitátibus nostris, sed a perículis cunctis líbera nos semper, Virgo gloriósa et benedícta.
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We fly to thy patronage, O holy Mother of God; despise not thou our petitions in our necessities, but deliver us always from all dangers, O glorious and blessed Virgin.
Invocation to the Guardian AngelAngele Deifrom the 1957 edition of the Enchiridion Indulgentiarum (Raccolta) #452
An indulgence of 300 days.A plenary indulgence once a month, on the usual conditions, for the daily recitation of this invocation.A plenary indulgence on the usual conditions on the Feast of the holy Guardian Angels, if this invocation has been said frequently in the morning and evening throughout the preceding year.A plenary indulgence at the hour of death, to be gained by the faithful who have been accustomed to say this invocation frequently during life, provided that they go to confession and Communion, or, at least, make an act of contrition, invoke the holy Name of Jesus, orally, if possible, or at least mentally, and accept death with resignation from the hand of God as the just punishment for their sins (Apostolic Brief, Oct. 2, 1795; S. C. Ind., June 11, 1796 and May 15, 1821; S. P. Ap„ Oct. 27, 1935).
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LATIN
Angele Dei, qui custos es mei, me tibi commíssum pietáte supérna hodie (vel hac nocte) illúmina, custódi, rege et gubérna. Amen.
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Angel of God, my guardian dear, to whom His love commits me here; Ever this day (or night) be at my side, to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
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