Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Litany of Saints for Rogation Days


Please join the Holy Church in observing the Rogation Days by praying the Litany of the Saints.  For those wishing to pray along in Latin, the language of the Church, please click here to pray along.

Latin and Greek (original)
English (translation)
V. Kyrie, eléison.
V. Lord, have mercy.
R. Christe, eléison.
R. Christ, have mercy.
V. Kyrie, eléison.
V. Lord, have mercy.


V. Christe, audi nos.
V. O Christ, hear us.
R. Christe, exáudi nos.
R. O Christ, graciously hear us.


V. Pater de cælis, Deus.
V. O God the Father of heaven.
R. Miserére nobis.
R. Have mercy upon us.


V. Fili, Redémptor mundi, Deus.
V. O God the Son, Redeemer of the world.
R. Miserére nobis.
R. Have mercy upon us.


V. Spíritus Sancte, Deus.
V. O God the Holy Ghost.
R. Miserére nobis.
R. Have mercy upon us.


V. Sancta Trínitas, unus Deus.
V. O Holy Trinity, one God.
R. Miserére nobis.
R. Have mercy upon us.


V. Sancta María.
V. Holy Mary.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancta Dei Génetrix.
V. Holy Mother of God.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancta Virgo vírginum.
V. Holy Virgin of virgins.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.
V. Sancte Michael.
V. Saint Michael.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Gabriel.
V. Saint Gabriel.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Raphael.
V. Saint Raphael.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Omnes sancti Angeli et Archangeli.
V. All ye holy Angels and Archangels.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Omnes sancti beatórum Spírituum ordines.
V. All ye holy orders of blessed Spirits.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Joánnes Baptista.
V. Saint John the Baptist.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Josephe.
V. Saint Joseph.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Omnes sancti Patriárchæ et Prophetæ.
V. All ye holy Patriarchs and Prophets.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Petre.
V. Saint Peter.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Paule.
V. Saint Paul.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Andrea.
V. Saint Andrew.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Jacobe.
V. Saint James.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Joánnes.
V. Saint John.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Thoma.
V. Saint Thomas.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Jacobe.
V. Saint James.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Philippe.
V. Saint Philip.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Bartholomæe.
V. Saint Bartholomew.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Matthæe.
V. Saint Matthew.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Simon.
V. Saint Simon.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Thaddæe.
V. Saint Jude.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Matthia.
V. Saint Matthias.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Barnaba.
V. Saint Barnabas.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Luca.
V. Saint Luke.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Marce.
V. Saint Mark.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Omnes sancti Apóstoli et Evangelistæ.
V. All ye holy Apostles and Evangelists.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Omnes sancti Discípuli Dómini.
V. All ye holy Disciples of the Lord.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Omnes sancti Innocéntes.
V. All ye Holy Innocents.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Stephane.
V. Saint Stephen.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Laurénti.
V. Saint Lawrence.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Vincenti.
V. Saint Vincent.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancti Fabiane et Sebastiane.
V. Saint Fabian and Saint Sebastian.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancti Joánnes et Paule.
V. Saint John and Saint Paul.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancti Cosma et Damiane.
V. Saint Cosmas and Saint Damian.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancti Gervasi et Protasi.
V. Saint Gervasius and Saint Protasius.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Omnes sancti Mártyres.
V. All ye holy Martyrs.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Silvester.
V. Saint Sylvester.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Gregóri.
V. Saint Gregory.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Ambrósi.
V. Saint Ambrose.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Augustine.
V. Saint Augustine.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Hieronyme.
V. Saint Jerome.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Martine.
V. Saint Martin.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Nicolaë.
V. Saint Nicholas.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Omnes sancti Pontifices et Confessores.
V. All ye holy Bishops and Confessors.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Omnes sancti Doctores.
V. All ye holy Doctors.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Antoni.
V. Saint Anthony.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Benedicte.
V. Saint Benedict.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Bernarde.
V. Saint Bernard.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Dominice.
V. Saint Dominic.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancte Francisce.
V. Saint Francis.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Omnes sancti Sacerdótes et Levitæ.
V. All ye holy Priests and Levites.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Omnes sancti Monachi et Eremitæ.
V. All ye holy Monks and Hermits.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancta María Magdalena.
V. Saint Mary Magdalene.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancta Agatha.
V. Saint Agatha.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancta Lucia.
V. Saint Lucy.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancta Agnes.
V. Saint Agnes.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancta Cæcilia.
V. Saint Cecilia.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancta Catharina.
V. Saint Catherine.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Sancta Anastasia.
V. Saint Anastasia.
R. Ora pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Omnes sanctæ Vírgines et Víduæ.
V. All ye holy Virgins and Widows.
R. Orate pro nobis.
R. Pray for us.


V. Omnes Sancti et Sanctæ Dei.
V. All ye Holy, Righteous, and Elect of God.
R. Intercédite pro nobis.
R. Intercede for us.


V. Propitius esto.
V. Be thou merciful.
R. Parce nobis, Dómine.
R. Spare us, Lord.


V. Propitius esto.
V. Be thou merciful.
R. Exáudi nos, Dómine.
R. Graciously hear us, Lord.


V. Ab omni malo.
V. From all evil.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. Ab omni peccáto.
V. From all deadly sin.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. Ab ira tua.
V. From thine anger.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. A subitanea et improvisa morte.
V. From sudden and unrepentant death.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. Ab insídiis diaboli.
V. From the crafts and assaults of the devil.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. Ab ira, et ódio, et omni mala voluntáte.
V. From anger, and hatred, and all uncharitableness.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. A spíritu fornicatiónis.
V. From the spirit of fornication.
R. Líbera nos, Domine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. A fulgure et tempestáte.
V. From lightning and tempest.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. A flagello terræmotus.
V. From the peril of earthquake, fire, and flood.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. A peste, fame et bello.
V. From pestilence, famine, and battle.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. A morte perpetua.
V. From everlasting damnation.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. Per mystérium sanctæ Incarnatiónis tuæ.
V. By the mystery of thy Holy Incarnation.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. Per advéntum tuum.
V. By thine Advent.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. Per nativitátem tuam.
V. By thy Nativity.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. Per baptismum et sanctum jejunium tuum.
V. By thy Baptism and holy Fasting.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. Per crucem et passiónem tuam.
V. By thy Cross and Passion.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. Per mortem et sepultúram tuam.
V. By thy precious Death and Burial.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. Per sanctam resurrectiónem tuam.
V. By thy holy Resurrection.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. Per admirábilem ascensiónem tuam.
V. By thy glorious Ascension.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. Per advéntum Spíritus Sancti Paracliti.
V. By the coming of the Holy Spirit the Comforter.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. In die judícii.
V. In the day of judgement.
R. Líbera nos, Dómine.
R. Good Lord, deliver us.


V. Peccatóres.
V. Even though we be sinners.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut nobis parcas.
V. That it may please thee to spare us.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut nobis indulgeas.
V. That it may please thee to pity and pardon us.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut ad veram pœniténtiam nos perducere dignéris.
V. That it may please thee to give us true repentance.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut Ecclésiam tuam sanctam regere et conservare dignéris.
V. That it may please thee to rule and govern thy holy Church.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut domnum Apostolicum et omnes ecclesiásticos ordines in sancta religióne conservare dignéris.
V. That it may please thee to preserve the Apostolic Lord, and to keep all orders of the Church in thy sacred religion.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut inimícos sanctæ Ecclésiæ humiliare dignéris.
V. That it may please thee to overthrow the enemies of thy holy Church.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut régibus et princípibus christiánis pacem et veram concordiam donare dignéris.
V. That it may please thee to bestow on all Christian kings and princes true peace and concord.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut cuncto pópulo christiáno pacem et unitátem largiri dignéris.
V. That it may please thee to give to all Christian nations both peace and unity.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut omnes errántes ad unitátem Ecclésiæ revocare, et infidéles univérsos ad Evangélii lumen perducere dignéris.
V. That it may please thee to restore unity to thy Church, and to lead all unbelievers into the light of thy holy Gospel.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut nosmetípsos in tuo sancto servítio confortare et conservare dignéris.
V. That it may please thee to strengthen and preserve us in true worshipping of thee.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut mentes nostras ad cæléstia desidéria erigas.
V. That it may please thee to endue our hearts with heavenly desires.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut ómnibus benefactóribus nostris sempitérna bona retríbuas.
V. That it may please thee to bestow on all our benefactors thine everlasting benefits.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut ánimas nostras, fratrum, propinquorum et benefactórum nostrórum ab ætérna damnatióne erípias.
V. That it may please thee to deliver from eternal damnation our souls, and those of our brethren, kindred, and benefactors.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut fructus terræ dare et conservare dignéris.
V. That it may please thee to give and preserve to our use the kindly fruits of the earth.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut ómnibus fidelibus defunctis réquiem ætérnam donare dignéris.
V. That it may please thee to bestow upon all thy faithful departed rest eternal.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Ut nos exáudire dignéris.
V. That it may please thee graciously to hear our prayer.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Fili Dei.
V. O Son of God.
R. Te rogamus, audi nos.
R. We beseech thee to hear us, Lord.


V. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi.
V. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world.
R. Parce nobis, Dómine.
R. Spare us, Lord.


V. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi.
V. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world.
R. Exáudi nos, Dómine.
R. Graciously hear us, Lord.


V. Agnus Dei, qui tollis peccáta mundi.
V. O Lamb of God, that takest away the sins of the world.
R. Miserére nobis.
R. Have mercy upon us.


V. Christe, audi nos.
V. O Christ, hear us.
R. Christe, exáudi nos.
R. O Christ, graciously hear us.


V. Kyrie, eléison.
V. Lord, have mercy upon us.
R. Christe, eléison. Kyrie, eléison.
R. Christ, have mercy upon us. Lord, have mercy upon us.


Pater noster. (secréto usque ad)
Our Father. (Which words are said aloud, and the rest secretly to):


V. Et ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem.
V. And lead us not into temptation.
R. Sed líbera nos a malo.
R. But deliver us from evil.


Psalmus 69. Deus, in adjutórium
Psalm 69. Deus, in adjutórium
1 Deus, in adjutórium meum inténde: * Dómine ad adjuvándum me festína.
1 HASTE thee, O God, to deliver me; * make haste to help me, O LORD.
2 Confundántur et revereántur, * qui quærunt ánimam meam.
2 Let them be ashamed and confounded that seek after my soul; * let them be turned backward and put to confusion that wish me evil.
3 Avertántur retrórsum, et erubéscant, * qui volunt mihi mala.
3 Let them for their reward be soon brought to shame, * that cry over me, There! there!
4 Avertántur statim erubescéntes, * qui dicunt mihi : Euge, euge.
4 But let all those that seek thee be joyful and glad in thee: * and let all such as delight in thy salvation say always, The Lord be praised.
5 Exsúltent et læténtur in te omnes qui quærunt te, * et dicant semper : Magnificétur Dóminus : qui díligunt salutáre tuum.
5 As for me, I am poor and in misery: * haste thee unto me, O God.
6 Ego vero egénus, et pauper sum : * Deus, ádjuva me.
6 Thou art my helper, and my redeemer: * O LORD, make no long tarrying.
7 Adjútor meus, et liberátor meus es tu : * Dómine, ne moréris.

8 Glória Patri, et Fílio, et Spirítui Sancto.
8 Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost.
9 Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc, et semper, * et in sæcula sæculórum. Amen.
9 As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.


V. Salvos fac servos tuos.
V. O God, save thy servants.
R. Deus meus, sperántes in te.
R. That put their trust in thee.


V. Esto nobis, Dómine, turris fortitúdinis.
V. Be unto us, O Lord, a tower of strength.
R. A fácie inimíci.
R. From the face of the enemy.


V. Nihil profíciat inimícus in nobis.
V. Let the enemy prevail nothing against us.
R. Et fílius iniquitátis non appónat nocére nobis.
R. Nor the son of wickedness approach to afflict us.


V. Dómine, non secúndum peccáta nostra fácias nobis.
V. O Lord, deal not with us after our sins.
R. Neque secúndum iniquitátes nostras retríbuas nobis.
R. Neither reward us according to our iniquities.


V. Orémus pro Pontifice nostro (Nomen).
V. Let us pray for our Pope (Name).
R. Dóminus consérvet eum, et vivíficet eum, et beátum fáciat eum in terra, et beátum fáciat eum in terra, et non tradat eum in ánimam inimicórum ejus.
R. The Lord preserve him and keep him alive, that he may be blessed upon earth; and deliver not thou him into the will of his enemies.


(Vacante Apostolica Sede, Versus cum suo Responsorio præteritur.)
(If the Holy See is vacant, the above Versicle with its Response is omitted.)


V. Orémus pro benefactóribus nostris.
V. Let us pray for our benefactors.
R. Retribúere dignáre, Dómine, ómnibus, nobis bona faciéntibus propter nomen tuum, vitam ætérnam. Amen.
R. Vouchsafe, O Lord, for thy Name's sake, to reward with eternal life all them that do us good. Amen.


V. Orémus pro fidelibus defunctis.
V. Let us pray for the faithful departed.
R. Réquiem ætérnam dona eis, Dómine, et lux perpétua luceat eis.
R. Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord; and let perpetual light shine upon them.


V. Requiéscant in pace.
V. May they rest in peace.
R. Amen.
R. Amen.


V. Pro frátribus nostris abséntibus.
V. Let us pray for our absent brethren.
R. Salvos fac servos tuos, Deus meus, sperántes in te.
R. Save thy servants, O my God, that put their trust in thee.


V. Mitte eis, Dómine, auxílium de sancto.
V. Send them help, O Lord, from thy holy place.
R. Et de Sion tuere eos.
R. And from Zion deliver them.


V. Dómine, exáudi oratiónem meam.
V. O Lord, hear my prayer.
R. Et clamor meus ad te véniat.
R. And let my cry come unto thee.


V. Dóminus vobíscum.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. Et cum spíritu tuo.
R. And with thy spirit.


Oremus. (Oratio)
Let us pray. (Collects)


Deus, cui proprium est miseréri semper et parcere : súscipe deprecatiónem nostram ; ut nos, et omnes fámulos tuos, quos delictórum catena constringit, miserátio tuæ pietátis clementer absolvat.
O God, whose nature and property is ever to have mercy and to forgive : receive our humble petitions ; and though we be tied and bound by the chain of our sins, yet let the pitifulness of thy great mercy loose us.


Exáudi, quæsumus, Dómine, supplícium preces, et confiténtium tibi parce peccátis : ut páriter nobis indulgéntiam tríbuas benignus et pacem.
We beseech thee, O Lord, mercifully to hear the prayers of thy humble servants, and to forgive the sins of them that confess the same unto thee : that they may obtain of thy loving-kindness pardon and peace.


Ineffábilem nobis, Dómine, misericórdiam tuam clementer osténde : ut simul nos et a peccátis ómnibus exuas, et a pœnis, quas pro his meremur, erípias.
O Lord, we pray thee, shew forth upon us thy servants the abundance of thy unspeakable mercy : that we may be delivered from the chain of our sins, and from the punishment which for the same we have most righteously deserved.


Deus, qui culpa offenderis, pœniténtia placaris : preces pópuli tui supplicántis propítius réspice ; et flagélla tuæ iracúndiæ, quæ pro peccátis nostris meremur, averte.
O God, who art wroth with them that sin against thee, and sparest them that are penitent : we beseech thee to hear the prayers of thy people that call upon thee ; that we, which have most justly deserved the scourges of thine anger, may by thy great mercy be delivered from the same.


(If the Holy See is vacant, the following Collect is omitted.)
(If the Holy See is vacant, the following Collect is omitted.)


Omnípotens sempiterne Deus, miserére famulo tuo Pontifici nostro (Nomen), et dírige eum secúndum tuam cleméntiam in viam salútis ætérnæ : ut, te donante, tibi placita cupiat, et tota virtúte perfíciat.
Almighty and everlasting God, we beseech thee to have compassion upon N., our Pope, and by thy mercy govern him in the way of everlasting life : that, being endued with thy grace, he may ever seek those things that are pleasing unto thee, and with his whole strength perform the same.


Deus, a quo sancta desidéria, recta consília et justa sunt ópera : da servis tuis illam, quam mundus dare non potest, pacem ; ut et corda nostra mandátis tuis dedita, et, hóstium subláta formidine, témpora sint, tua protectióne, tranquilla.
O God, from whom all holy desires, all good counsels, and all just works do proceed : give unto thy servants that peace which the world cannot give ; that our hearts may be set to obey thy commandments, and also that by thee we being defended from the fear of our enemies may pass our time in rest and quietness.


Ure igne Sancti Spíritus renes nostros et cor nostrum, Dómine : ut tibi casto corpore serviamus, et mundo corde placeámus.
Grant, O Lord, we pray thee, that the fire of thy Holy Ghost may in such wise cleanse our reins and our hearts : that we serving thee in pureness both of body and soul may be found an acceptable people in thy sight.


Fidélium, Deus, ómnium conditor et redemptor, animábus famulórum famularumque tuárum remissiónem cunctórum tríbue peccatórum : ut indulgéntiam, quam semper optavérunt, piis supplicatiónibus consequántur.
O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all them that believe : grant unto the souls of thy servants and handmaidens the remission of all their sins ; that, as they have ever desired thy merciful pardon, so by the supplications of their brethren they may receive the same.


Actiónes nostras, quæsumus, Dómine, aspirándo prævéni et adjuvándo proséquere : ut cuncta nostra orátio et operátio a te semper incipiat et per te cœpta finiátur.
Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings with thy most gracious favour, and further us with thy continual help : that in all our works begun, continued, and ended in thee, we may glorify thy holy Name, and finally by thy mercy obtain everlasting life.


Omnípotens sempiterne Deus, qui vivórum domináris simul et mortuórum, ómniumque miseréris quos tuos fide et ópere futuros esse prænoscis : te supplices exorámus ; ut, pro quibus effúndere preces decrevimus, quosque vel præsens sæculum adhuc in carne retinet vel futúrum jam exutos corpore suscépit, intercedéntibus ómnibus Sanctis tuis, pietátis tuæ cleméntia, ómnium delictórum suórum véniam consequántur. Per Dóminum nostrum Jesum Christum, Fílium tuum, qui tecum vivit et regnat in unitáte Spíritus Sancti, Deus, per ómnia sæcula sæculórum.
Almighty and everlasting God, who hast dominion both of the quick and the dead, who likewise hast mercy upon all men, whom by reason of their faith and works thou hast foreknown : we commend unto thee all those for whom we now do offer our prayers, whether in this world they still be held in the bonds of the flesh, or being delivered therefrom have passed into that which is to come ; beseeching thee that at the intercession of all thy Saints they may of thy bountiful goodness obtain the remission of all their sins. Through our Lord Jesus Christ thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end.


R. Amen.
R. Amen.


V. Dóminus vobíscum.
V. The Lord be with you.
R. Et cum spíritu tuo.
R. And with thy spirit.


V. Exáudiat nos omnípotens et miséricors Dóminus.
V. May the Almighty and Merciful Lord graciously hear us.
R. Amen.
R. Amen.


V. Et fidélium ánimæ † per misericórdiam Dei requiéscant in pace.
V. And may the souls of the faithful departed, † through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
R. Amen.
R. Amen.
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Sunday, May 29, 2011
In Honor of Memorial Day: A Poem and a Prayer

A Poem entitled "The Soldier" by Rupert Brooke (1887 - 1915)

Before Omaha Beach, D-Day (June 1944)

If I should die, think only this of me:
That there's some corner of a foreign field
That is forever England. There shall be

During World War I (1914 - 1918)

In that rich earth a richer dust concealed;
A dust whom England bore, shaped, made aware,
Gave, once, her flowers to love, her ways to roam,

Funeral Mass (Date Unknown)

A body of England's, breathing English air,
Washed by the rivers blest by the suns of home.

Mass on the Battlefield (Date Unknown)

And think, this heart, all evil shed away,
A pulse in the eternal mind, no less
Gives somewhere back the thought by England given;

Mass on the Battlefield (Date Unknown)

Her sights and sounds; dreams happy as her day;
And laughter, learnt of friends; and gentleness,
In hearts at peace, under an English Heaven

Prayer:

Almighty father, whose will is to restore all things in your beloved Son, the King of all: govern the hearts and minds of those in authority, and bring the families of the nations, divided and torn apart by the ravages of sin, to be subjected to his just and gentle rule; who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

God our refuge and strength, bring near the day when wars will cease and poverty and pain shall end, that earth may know the peace of heaven through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Eternal God, in whose perfect realm no sword is drawn but the sword of justice, and no strength known but the strength of love: guide and inspire all who seek your kingdom, that peoples and nations may find their security in the love which casts out fear; through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The Need for Activism for our Lord Jesus Christ


When therefore they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter: Simon son of John, lovest thou me more than these? He saith to him: Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him: Feed my lambs. He saith to him again: Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? He saith to him: Yea, Lord, thou knowest that I love thee. He saith to him: Feed my lambs. He said to him the third time: Simon, son of John, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved, because he had said to him the third time: Lovest thou me? And he said to him: Lord, thou knowest all things: thou knowest that I love thee. He said to him: Feed my sheep. John 21:15-17

One thing that I find quite troubling is the lack of activism amongst those of us who serve our Lord Jesus Christ. On this most holy day in the year when we recall our Master's triumph, we should recall our responsibility to serve Him daily in our actions. Just browsing through several blogs and forums, I see a lot of outstanding posts and then several well needed posts that show us the errors in our culture and in the Novus Ordo Church. While it always pains me to see such abuses and lack of respect for our Master, we have to realize that it is our responsibility to go forth and serve Him. We shall be judged according to our actions and how often have we forgotten the sin of omission?

Our Lord Jesus Christ does not ask us to be successful. He has already won. The victory is done; the triumph is won; our salvation is purchased. Yet Our Lord asks us to spread His teachings to the furthermost corners of the world so that all souls can be saved. No one can be saved except by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. And for that reason, we must attempt to serve our Lord at all times.
 
For example, I just saw a post on a Catholic online forum that mentioned that the city of Philadelphia is distributing condoms to 11 - 19 year olds. This is just one instance among many. While we may lament this sin, why do few of us fail in taking away? Why do not not message our friends in the state of Pennsylvania asking them to call their officials and write them. It does not matter if their efforts will be successful - our Master asks only that we serve Him in all ways. How do we serve our Master when we fail to instruct the ignorant, call sinners to repentance, and perform the other spiritual works of mercy?

Do not be discouraged. I think there needs to be a renewed sense of activism. Our Lord Jesus Christ is risen from the dead. He will judge each of us and all of our faults will be made known. All of our faults condemned our Savior to the death of the Cross. Sin not.

I ask all of you to please join me in a renewed sense of purpose. ITE MISSA EST. Go forth and write to ordinaries and the Vatican regarding abuses, go forth and instruct the ignorant in the faith, go forth and seek to stop sin. All the while let us do these actions in resignation of the will of God and offer these in union with His Sacrifice. Let us imitate the saints in our zeal to win souls and save them. "I say to you, that even so there shall be joy in heaven upon one sinner that doth penance, more than upon ninety-nine just who need not penance" (Luke 15:7)
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