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PRAYERS SAID AT THE HOUR OF DEATH
PRAYERS SAID AT THE HOUR OF DEATH
See also the Nunc Dimittis, Litany for Moribunds, etc.
See also the Nunc Dimittis, Litany for Moribunds, etc.
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.
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 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).
LATIN
LATIN
Deus meus, ex toto corde pænitet me ómnium meórum peccatórum, éaque detéstor, quia peccándo, non solum pœnas a te iuste 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.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
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).
LATIN
LATIN
Jesus.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
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).
LATIN
LATIN
Maria.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
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, shall 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.)
ENGLISH
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.
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).
LATIN
LATIN
Angele Dei, qui custos es mei, me tibi commíssum pietáte supérna hodie (vel hac nocte) illúmina, custódi, rege et gubérna. Amen.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
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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