thesmellypocket 1842 Popular Post Share Posted August 7, 2019 (edited) Having noticed a need for a Book of Prayers, and in answer to those who have asked for an increase in them, I have here written or translated many for common use. Your humble slave in God, Father Humbert, O.S.J. Venerable Julia of Haense. CONTENTS. I.General Prayer. II.’I Confess...’ III.Resolution to Do Good. IV.Resolution to Avoid Evil. V.Blessing Before Meals. VI.Grace After Meals. VII.Protection during the Night. VIII.Tribulation I. IX.Tribulation II. X.Imitation of Saint Kristoff. XI.In a Hard Campaign. XII.Savoyard Prayer Before Battle. XIII.Prayer for Courage. XIV.Prayer for Soldiers. XV.The Mother’s Prayer. XVI.Prayer for the Family. XVII.Prayer for Familial Love. XVIII.Suitor’s Prayer. XIX.Discernment I. XX.Discernment II. XXI.Discernment III. XXII.Discernment IV. XXIII.Discernment V. XXIV.Benedicta Filio Horen. XXV.Judica me. XXVI.Vindication of God. XXVII.Miserere. XXVIII.Act of Contrition. XXIX.After Sinning. XXX.Repose of the Dead. XXXI.Brothers and Sisters Departed. XXXII.At the Hour of Death. XXXIII.Chastity. XXXIV.Temperance. XXXV.Charity. XXXVI.Diligence. XXXVII.Patience. XXXVIII.Kindness. XXXIX.Humility. XL.For Oren. XLI.For the Emperor. XLII.For the Imperial Family. XLIII.For the King’s Peace. XLIV.For the Church. XLV.For Priests. XLVI.For the Pontiff. XLVII.For the Sick. XLVIII.Asperges Me. XLIX.For Doctors. L.In a Storm. LI.At Sea. LII.Peace I. LIII.Peace II. LIV.For Adria. LV.For the Auverginians. LVI.For Elves. LVII.For Orcs. LVIII.For Dwarves. LIX.Litany of Saint Jude. LX.Litany of Saint Edmund. LXI.Litany of Saint Catherine. LXII.Litany of Saint Kristoff. LXIII.Prayer to Saint Jude. LXIV.Before Writing. I.The General Prayer Everlasting and Almighty Father, who commandeth the waves, judgeth the dead and forgiveth the penitent, whose name is the most hallowed and most glorified, grant, we beseech Thee, our petitions on this day. Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. Grant peace in our time and the conversion of all sinners, heretics and heathens. Amen. II.The Confiteor. Note: The Confiteor is not a substitute for going to Confession. If you have committed substantial sins (Such as murder, theft or fornication), ask a priest to take your Confession immediately. FLEXIO: Confiteor Deo Omnipotenti, beato Horeno semper fideli, beato Carolo Petri, beato Hadriano Fortissimo, beatae Juliae, sanctis Papis Danieli et Sixto, et omnibus Sanctis, quia peccavi nimis cogitatione, verbo, et opere: mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Ideo precor beatum Horenum semper fidelem, beatum Carolum Petri, beatum Hadrianum Fortissimum, beatam Juliam, sanctos Papos Danielem et Sixtum, et omnes Sanctos, orare pro me ad Dominum Deum nostrum. Amen. COMMON: I confess to almighty God, blessed Horen ever-faithful, blessed Charles of Petrus, blessed Adrian most Brave, blessed Julia, the holy Pontiffs Daniel and Sixtus, and all the Saints, that I have sinned exceedingly in thought, word and deed, through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault. Therefore I beg blessed Horen ever-faithful, blessed Charles of Petrus, blessed Adrian most Brave, blessed Julia, the holy Pontiffs Daniel and Sixtus, and all the Saints, to pray for me to the Lord our God. Amen. III.A Resolution to do Good Almighty and everlasting God, whose very name and object is perfect Charity, grant, I beg Thee, that I might do the things that Thou commandest, and consecrating all things to Thee, might make Thee the object of all my desires by aiding those around me. For in my fellow man I see Thy love, Thy perfecting hand, and the potential for good, and so, seeking Thee, I venture to help him today. IV.A Resolution to Avoid Evil O God, whilst the ways of the world are corrupted, Thou alone art the Lord. Therefore, in all things wordly there is imperfection, and in Thee alone perfection. This being my Creed, the evil ways of the world shall I rebuke on this day, nor shall any temptation to unkindness, lust or greed o’erwhelm me, for the heavenly crown of humility is Thine to grant. V.Blessing Before Meals Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty. Everlasting and Almighty Father…(General Prayer…) VI.Grace After Meals We give Thee thanks, Almighty God, for all Thy benefits; who livest and reignest, world without end. Amen. Everlasting and Almighty Father…(General Prayer…) VII.Protection During the Night God, send down Thy Angel to watch over me this night. Set also the Exalted and the Saints on a watch over me, that I might, through Thy power, have in them a shield on this night against the assaults of Iblees. VIII.In Time of Tribulation The Lord ruleth me, I’ll not want. He makes me down to lie, in pastures green: He leadeth me, the quiet waters by. For though I should walk in the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil. Thy rod and Thy staff, they hath been a comfort to me. IX.Saint Kristoff in Tribulation Saint Kristoff, the foe presses me from all sides. The occasion of sin gathers round about me, and I am too weak to resist alone. Therefore, pray for me to God, to grant me strength in this difficult time; bid Him dry my tears and renew my Faith. X.A Prayer to Imitate Saint Kristoff God, who didst give us Thy humble servant, Kristoff, give us the Grace to imitate his virtues, that, by his example, we may all deserve to live, as he lives, with Thee, in our heavenly home. Amen. XI.In a Hard Campaign God, do not let us freeze to death, grant unto us bountiful rations, and permit us to see home once more. If not, for Thou knowest best, cast merciful eyes upon us, granting repose to our dead, and lift up all the dead of this bloody war into their Heavenly Home. Amen. XII.Savoyard Prayer (Edgar de Saltpans) God is the author of victories, and in Heaven, there is no difference between but a few and a great many. For our courage is not in the multitude of the army, but strength cometh from Heaven. They come against us with an insolent multitude, and with pride, to destroy us, and our wives and children, and take our lands. But we will fight for our lives and our laws, and as for the enemy, we shall fear them not. We will trust Him. XIII.Prayer for Courage Saint Edmond, model of all knights, possess me not with fear; grant me peace and strength in the hour of battle. Let God think not on my faults but on my potential. I swear that if I come through this day with courage, I will strive to embody the honour that thou didst: I shall show clemency to the prisoner, give succour to the widow and spare the peasant. Amen. XIV.Prayer for Soldiers Saint Edmond, as our soldiers go into battle today, grant them fortitude and protect them. Pray for God to show mercy to the dead, and that in hoping for victory today, we may win the peace tomorrow. XV.The Mother’s Prayer Saint Julia, wife of Horen and mother of Mankind, pray for my husband and children. Grant them length of days, happiness of heart and purity of spirit. But pray for me also, so that I might defend my children from Iblees, bring them up to piety, and, in doing so, do God’s work: the salvation of souls. XVI.Prayer for the Family Exalted Horen and Saint Julia, behold us prostrate at your feet, learning by your most noble example. Through God our Lord, grant us peace and harmony, and, through the abundant graces God hath given to you, bless us in times of need and plenty alike. XVII.Prayer for Familial Love God, who created seven thousand kin of each of the Brothers; who gave the most Exalted Horen a Spouse as an example to all men and women, fill our household with Thy Charity, make us one flesh as Thou hast promised, and unite us one and all to Thy love. Amen. XVIII.Suitor’s Prayer Saint Julia, I wish to join my hands to another in Holy Matrimony. Grant me, through your prayers, the wisdom to discern the right woman, and the virtue to win her heart, for, as the most splendid mother of Mankind, thou knowest best. XIX.Discernment - Saint Catherine Saint Catherine, I entrust my discernment to thee. Those Sisters of old, animated by thy spirit, did rush forth to many an extraordinary act of piety and charity. I want to know, too, if I might be counted among thy daughters. Please pray for me, that I may know if I might be a mother to orphans, a sister to penitents and a servant to my neighbour. O, most kind and gentle comforter of the afflicted, do but give me the call, and I will fly to do God’s work. XX.Discernment - Saint Julia Adorable and wise Saint on high, the towering noises, occasions of sin and near-infinite distractions of this world are too much for me. Am I, then, called to prayer and contemplation? Answer thou me, and I will do whatever He tells me through thee. XXI.Discernment - Saint Kristoff Greatest of Confessors, most just of Bishops and most faithful of priests, I kneel before thee in hope that I might better know the will of God. I am unsure of myself. I know that the call of the priesthood is not an easy one, as thy own martyrdom and hardships attest, but I am prepared to follow it if it is God’s will, for I desire, with the fullness of my heart, nothing less. XXII.Discernment - Pope Saint Daniel O, mighty and wise ruler of God’s Church, tell me how best to serve. Am I called to administer Confession, Baptism, Matrimony and Blessing? Are these to be the fourfold tenants and purposes of my life? I love and admire all these most Holy Sacraments of God with all my heart – and if given the call, I will serve all in offering them. XXIII.Discernment - Saint Jude Saint Jude, thine own writings reveal thyself to be perfectly content with how thou lived thy life, and I seek that same contentment. Am I to find it by becoming thy son, by virtue of my Brotherhood to monks? I am ready to mortify myself and accept whatever God doth will with a contrite heart, if only thou wilt help me to find out whatsoever he wills. XXIV.Benedicta Filio Horeni (Trans. by Saint Kristoff) Hosanna Filio Horeni Benedictus qui venit In nomine Domini Rex Oreniae. Hosanna in Excelsis. [Hosanna, Son of Horen Blessed is he who comes In the name of the Lord The King of Oren. Hosanna in the Highest.] XXV.Judica Me, Deus. Faithfully Translated into Common. Flexio: Judica me, Deus, et discerne causam meam de gente non sancta, ab homine iniquo et doloso erue me. Quia Tu es Deus, fortitudo mea, quare me repulisti? Et quare tristis dum affiglit me imicus? Emitte lucem Tuam et veritatem Tuam; ipsa me deduxerunt et, et adduxerunt in montem sanctum Tuum, et in tabernacula Tua. Et introibo ad altare Dei, ad Deum Qui laetificat juventutem meam! Confitebor tibi in cithara, Deus, Deus meus. Quare tristis es, anima mea? Et quare conturbas me? Spera in Deo, quoniam adhuc confitebor ilii, salutare vultus mei, et Deus meus. Common: Judge me, O God, and discern my cause from the nation that is not holy; deliver me from the unjust and disobedient man. For Thou art God, my strength, why hast Thou cast me off? And why do I go sorrowful whilst the foe afflicteth me? Send forth Thy light and Thy truth: they hath conducted me, and brought me unto Thy holy hill, and into thy tabernacles. And I will go unto the altar of God, to God who giveth joy to my youth! To Thee, O God, I will give praise upon the harp: why art thou sad, o my soul? Why does thou distress me? Hope in God, for I will still give praise to Him: the salvation of my will, and my God. XXVI.A Vindication of God ((J.H. Cardinal Newman, C.O.)) “God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I may never know it in this life, but I shall be told it in the next. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. He has not created me for naught. I shall do good; I shall do His work. I shall be an angel of peace, a preacher of truth in my own place, while not intending it if I do but keep His commandments. Therefore, I will trust Him, whatever I am, I can never be thrown away. If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve Him, in perplexity, my perplexity may serve Him. If I am in sorrow, my sorrow may serve Him. He does nothing in vain. He knows what He is about. He may take away my friends. He may throw me among strangers. He may make me feel desolate, make my spirits sink, hide my future from me. Still, He knows what He is about.” XXVII.Miserere. Faithfully Translated into Common. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Thy great mercy. And according to the multitude of Thy tender mercies, blot out my iniquity. Wash me yet more from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my iniquity, and my sin is always before me. To Thee alone have I sinned, and have done evil before Thee: that Thou mayst be justified in Thy lessons and may overcome when Thou art judged. For behold I was conceived in iniquities; and in sins did my mother conceived me. Behold, Thou hast treasured truth: the uncertain and hidden things of Thy wisdom, Thou hast made manifest to me. Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, and I shall be cleansed: Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow. To my hearing Thou shalt give joy and happiness: and the bones which have been humbled shall rejoice. Turn away Thy face from my sins, and blot out all my iniquities. Create a clean heart in me, O God: renew a right spirit in my bowels. Cast me not away from Thy face, and take not Thy holy ghost away from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation, and strengthen me with a perfect spirit. I will teach the unjust Thy ways, and the wicked shall be converted to Thee. Deliver me from blood, O God, Thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall extol Thy justice! O Lord, Thou wilt open my lips, and my mouth shall shew forth Thy praise! For if Thou hadst desired sacrifice, I would indeed have given it: with burnt offerings Thou wilt not be delighted. A sacrifice to God is an afflicted spirit: a contrite and humbled heart, O God, Thou wilt not despise. Deal favourably, O Lord, in Thy good will with Oren; that the walls of Helena might be built up. Then shalt Thou accept the sacrifice of justice, oblations, and incense: then they shall lay the bells at the altar. XXVIII.Act of Contrition O God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee. May I never offend Thee anymore. May I love Thee without ceasing, and make it my object to do, in all things, Thy most holy will. XXIX.After Sinning Catherine, my most gentle advocate, I am afraid. I have offended God. Now, pray to God that I might earn the courage to go to Confession, receive forgiveness, and do those penances prescribed to me in a spirit of perfect obedience. XXX.For Repose of the Dead Do Thou, O Lord, have mercy on our dearly departed, for the sake of us sinners all who greatly hope and trust in Thee. For Thy mercy can turn bittering weeping to joyous fanfare, for Thou alone judgeth the living and the dead. XXXI.For Brothers and Sisters Departed Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord. And may perpetual light shine upon them. XXXII.At the Hour of Death Saint Kristoff, who died a noble martyr, pray for me. Use the merits of thine own glorious death and advance my cause, and grant me a courageous and faithful end. Amen. XXXIII.Prayer of Chastity; Repudiation of Lust O God, relying not on my own strength, but resting on Thee as my staff, I here rebuke all the fornications and adulteries of this life, in order to earn the crown and glories of the next life, pledging to live chastely, by Thy mercy and aid. XXXIV.Prayer of Temperance; Despising of Gluttony God, grant, I beseech Thee, control over my desires, that Thou mightst become my only want , as Thou art my only need. For I know that I shall come to the holy courtroom and give an account of myself when I die, and, knowing this, I pledge to not let the flesh rule the soul, nor the tongue the mind. XXXV.Prayer of Charity; Against Greed O Mighty God, my salvation, grant that I might imitate Saint Tobias, who, by Thy infinite mercy, was able to see what truly mattered: the Good, and that, in imitating his liberality, that I might not be consumed by greed. XXXVI.Prayer of Diligence; Rousing Against Sloth God, help me focus on the work of this day, by the intercession of Saint Godwin. For, though a leper, he toiled with all his heart: even a fraction of his merit and diligence shall see me through, my duty done. And I must do my duty. XXXVII.Prayer of Patience; Controlling of Wrath O God of Battles, who art by sin offended, calm my heart of all anger, so that I might not be tempted to rash action and unkind words. Grant that I might become a font for Thy patient love, as Saint Jude was when he suffered beatings readily in the street for want of Thee. XXXVIII.Prayer of Kindness; Enemy of Envy God, who alone art perfect Charity, if I should speak, think or do things in unkindness today, rebuke me, but, before that, strengthen my own meekness and mildness, that I might be the font of Thee. XXXIX.Prayer for Humility; Against Pride O God, I am nothing before Thee. Why have I desired, why have I ever wanted, why have I searched in vain for all but Thee? O God, my God, I am but a drop in the ocean, a leaf on a tree, yet, knowing that even a drop and a leaf falling is known to Thee, reduce me in pride. Let me hate myself, and love Thee. XL.For Oren Most adorable Julia, look down with merciful eyes upon Oren, the nation of thy husband, and upon us all who greatly hope and trust in thee. Through your prayers to God on High, grant for our nation universal peace and humble piety. Pray for our Emperor, that he may live by virtue all his days, and avoid the beasts of pride, lust and avarice. XLI.For the Emperor We beseech Thee, O almighty God, that Thy servant, [name], who has by Thy mercy taken the government of these realms, may advance in all virtues; that being adorned therewith, he may be able to avoid the enormity of sins and to come to Thee, who art the way, the truth and the life. Amen. XLII.For the Imperial Family O God, who governs the world, and who hath set this family in dominion over us, grant them goodwill and virtue, that they might be a model for all the realms that they govern. Grant them also length of days, in order that we might have length of peace! XLIII.For the King’s Peace May our king, by Thy will, rule great and glorious, long to reign over us, as a servant of Thee. Bid that, in his realm, strife and hatred cease. Spread universal peace, the wide world o’er. XLIV.For the Church Saint Daniel, please pray for all the prelates of the Church in their hour of need. Grant them the strength to observe their vows, and grant all the people the grace to use those Sacraments provided by Holy Mother Church. Most of all, grant our Holy Pontiff, [name], virtue in all his ways, and wisdom in all his acts. Amen. XLV.For Priests Grant unto Thy servants, O Lord, forgiveness of their sins, consolation in life, and continual guidance: that serving Thee, they may always deserve to attain to Thy mercy. Amen. XLVI.For the Pontiff O God, Shepherd and King of all the faithful, graciously look down upon Thy servant [name] whom Thou hast been pleased to appoint pastor over Thy Church: grant, we beseech Thee, that by both word and example he may edify those who over whom he is set, and together with the flock committed to his care, may attain eternal life. Amen. XLVII.For the Sick Deal favourably, O Lord, with Thy subjects, who are afflicted by terrible illness and plague. Spare us, Thy people, from Thy father, and, for those who do die, grant unto them mercy and the eternal reward of Heaven. Amen. XLVIII.Asperges Me. (Taken From Miserere) Flexio: Asperges me, Domine, hyssopo, et mundabor. Lavabis me, et super nivem dealbabor. Miserere mei Deus, secundum magnam misericordiam Tuam. Gloria Patri, et Horeno, et Omnibus Sanctis! Sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen! Common: Thou shalt sprinkle me with hyssop, Lord, and I shall be cleansed: Thou shalt wash me, and I shall be made whiter than snow. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Thy great mercy. Glory to the Father, and to Horen, and to all the Saints: as it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be: world without end. Amen! XLIX.For Doctors Saint Amyas, my model, guide my hand today. May your prayers imbue me with a perfect love and care for all my patients. L.To Avert a Storm Almighty God, we beg Thy clemency: be pleased to check these heavy rains and show unto us a cheerful sky. We beseech Thee, O Lord, that all the spiritual wickedness may be driven away from Thy house, and that the fury of the storms may pass away. Amen. LI.At Sea. O most powerful and glorious Lord God, at whose command the winds blow, and lift up the waves of the sea, and who stillest the rage thereof: We Thy creatures, but miserable sinners, do this in our great distress cry unto Thee for help: Save, Lord, or else we perish! LII.For Peace, Saint Amyas Saint Amyas, the ravages of war, plague and famine hath assailed us all too much. Pray for God’s mercy, that we may be spared of these evils, and that we may, with perfect Charity, strive to avoid them. Amen. LIII.For Peace Saint Amyas, the ravages of war, plague and famine hath assailed us all too much. Pray for God’s mercy, that we may be spared of these evils, and that we may, with perfect Charity, strive to avoid them. Amen. LIV.For Adria Saint Emma, most noble of all Adrians, pray for thy country in her hour of need. Bid her rebuke corruption and hatred, and be united in spirit and in mind to God in all things. As thou didst fight Schism, grant Adria also a perfect unity, that, joined together in thy name, she might prosper in all things. LV.For the Auverginian People Saint Edmond, grant unto thy people peace and goodwill through thy prayers to God. May they live by thy virtues and merits, and never desert the right path for the murky forests of immodesty, pride and unkindness. LVI.For Elves Omnipotent Lord of Creation, grant peace and blessings upon the Elven people, who Thou didst create with length of days and wisdom. Grant that they may lay apart the borrowed glories of magical idolatry, and do only good in Thy eyes. Amen. LVII.For Orcs God, grant unto the Orcs, those courageous warriors, Thy peace, that they may be made worthy of the promises of God, and not cursed with the sin of Krug. Rebuke them not in their idolatry, but deliver them from evil. For Thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory, for-ever and ever. Amen. LVIII.For Dwarves God, who didst make a noble but stubborn race in the Dwarves, melt their hearts to the love of Thee, and grant them peace in all their days. LIX.Litany of Saint Jude Deus, Creator Terrae. [God, Creator of the Earth] R: Miserere nobis! [Have mercy on us!] Deus, qui iudicat mortes. [God, who judgeth the dead.] R: Miserere nobis! [Have mercy on us!] Deus, Rex Omnipotens. [God, Almighty King.] R: Miserere nobis! [Have mercy on us!] Pater splendidissimus. [Father most splendid.] R: Ora pro nobis! [Pray for us!] Pater Humilis. [Father most humble.] R: Ora pro nobis! [Pray for us!] Pater Sapientissimus. [Father most wise.] R: Ora pro nobis! [Pray for us!] Qui tu audivisti confessio regis. [Thou who didst hear the confessions of kings.] R: Ora pro nobis! [Pray for us!] Qui tu praedicavisiti in omni urbis. [Thou who didst preach in all cities.] R: Ora pro nobis! Qui toleravisiti planctus et odium. [Thou who didst suffer beatings and hatred.] R: Ora pro nobis! Qui vixisti viam paupertatis. [Thou who didst live the way of poverty.] R: Ora pro nobis! Sancte Iuda… [Saint Jude…] R: Ora pro nobis! [Pray for us!] Deus, Rex Omnipotens. R: Miserere nobis. LX.Litany of Saint Edmond Deus, Creator Terrae. [God, Creator of the Earth.] R: Miserere nobis! [Have mercy on us!] Deus, qui iudicat mortes. [God, who judgeth the dead.] R: Miserere nobis! Deus, Rex Omnipotens. [God, Almighty King.] R: Miserere nobis! Exemplar Equitum. [Model of Knights.] R: Ora pro nobis! [Pray for us!] Pater Virtutis. [Father of Chivalry.] R: Ora pro… [Pray for…] Vindex Hominum. [Hero of Mankind.] R: Ora... Miles Honestissimus. [Soldier most Honourable.] R: Ora... Qui, tu dedisti captivo. [Thou who didst grant mercy to the prisoner.] R: Ora... Qui, tu consequebaris disciplinam. [Thou who didst observe discipline.] R: Ora... Qui, tu eras semper fidelis Imperatori tui. [Thou who wast ever loyal to thy Emperor.] R: Ora… Protector Viduarum. [Protector of widows.] R: Ora... Pater Orphanorum. [Father of Orphans.] R: Ora... Sancte Edmund... [Saint Edmund...] R: Ora pro nobis! [Pray for us!] Deus, Rex Omnipotens. R: Miserere nobis! LXI.Litany of Saint Catherine (Short Form.) Deus, Creator Terrae. [God, Creator of the Earth.] R: Miserere nobis! [Have Mercy on us!] Deus, qui iudicat mortes. [God, who judgeth the dead.] R: Miserere nobis! Deus, Rex Omnipotens. [God, Almighty King.] R: Miserere nobis! Sedes Sapientiae. [Seat of Wisdom] R: Ora pro nobis! [Pray for us!] Consolatrix Afflictorum. [Comforter of the Afflicted.] R: Ora… Refugium Peccatorum. [Refuge of Sinners.] R: Ora… Femina Purissima. [Woman most pure.] R: Ora… Domina Pacis. [Lady of Peace.] R: Ora… Sancta Catharina.. [Saint Catherine...] R: ...Ora pro nobis! [Pray for us!] Deus, Rex Omnipotens. R: Miserere nobis! LXII.Litany of Saint Kristoff (Short Form.) Deus, Creator Terrae. [God, Creator of the Earth.] R: Miserere nobis! [Have Mercy on us!] Deus, qui iudicat mortes. [God, who judgeth the dead.] Miserere nobis! Deus, Rex Omnipotens. [God, Almighty King.] Miserere nobis! Filii Amyas. [Son of Amyas.] R: Ora pro nobis! [Pray for us!] Miles Dei. [Soldier of God.] R: Ora... Sacerdos Fidissime. [Priest most Faithful.] R: Ora... Episcopus Justissime. [Bishop most Just.] R: Ora... Terror Daemonum. [Terror of Demons.] R: Ora... Martyr Fortissime. [Martyr most Brave] R: Ora... Sancte Christophore… [Saint Kristoff...] R: ...Ora pro nobis! [...Pray for us!] Deus, Rex Omnipotens. R: Miserere nobis! LXIII.Prayer to Saint Jude HOLY Father, our patron and defender, look down from the loftiness of Heaven to this calamitous sea, blessing and visiting this vineyard of thine that we have maintained, according to the example of thy works and virtues. Steer this little ship of thine, so that thou who art placed on high, may keep us off all the rocks of evil desires, that with thee for our pilot and our guide, we may safely come to the port of eternal bliss. Amen. LXIV.Before Writing. Saint Jude, whose workings were inspired and protected by the miraculous work of God, pray also for my own inspiration. May the fear of God, the beginning of wisdom, and perfect love of Him above all things, inspire every word which I am about to write. Edited August 11, 2021 by thesmellypocket 36 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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