# Latin Prayer > Catholic Prayer App Full text of all posts: https://latinprayer.org/llms-full.txt ## Machine-Readable Content — Bible, Prayers & Saints (JSON API) > latinprayer.org provides the Catholic Bible in six languages, traditional > Catholic prayers in five parallel languages, and Catholic saints with feast > days, patronages, and biographies. All content is public domain, served as > self-documenting JSON with no authentication, no rate limiting, and CORS > enabled. Optimized for AI agents to discover, read, and quote from. ### Bible — Human-Readable Pages (HTML) Every HTML Bible page is interlinear: Latin (always shown) + one vernacular. #### Canonical URLs The canonical form is /{lang}/bible/{book}/… where {lang} is one of: en, de, es, fr, it. Latin is the always-on constant, not a separate web language, so there is no /la/ page — Latin appears on every interlinear page. The legacy combo slugs below still work and 301-redirect to the canonical /{lang}/bible/ URL (use the canonical form for stable links): - latin-bible = Latin + English (Clementine Vulgate + Douay-Rheims) → /en/bible/ - latin-bibel = Latin + German (Clementine Vulgate + Menge) → /de/bible/ - latin-spanish = Latin + Spanish (Clementine Vulgate + Straubinger) → /es/bible/ - latin-french = Latin + French (Clementine Vulgate + Crampon) → /fr/bible/ - latin-italian = Latin + Italian (Clementine Vulgate + Martini) → /it/bible/ #### HTML URL Patterns - Book landing: /{lang}/bible/{book}/ - Chapter: /{lang}/bible/{book}/{chapter}/ - Verse: /{lang}/bible/{book}/{chapter}:{verse}/ - Verse range: /{lang}/bible/{book}/{chapter}:{from}-{to}/ IMPORTANT: Verse references use a COLON between chapter and verse number, not a slash. /it/bible/ephesians/6:11/ is correct; /ephesians/6/11/ is NOT a valid HTML page URL (it is a JSON API pattern only). #### Book Name Localisation HTML book slugs are English on the canonical /{lang}/bible/ URLs (genesis, psalms, matthew, ecclesiastes, …). Cross-language names also resolve (the router tries all datasets), so /de/bible/prediger/ and /de/bible/ecclesiastes/ both return the same page. #### HTML Examples (all return HTTP 200) - Ephesians ch. 6 (Latin+German): https://latinprayer.org/de/bible/ephesians/6/ - Ephesians 6:11 highlighted: https://latinprayer.org/de/bible/ephesians/6:11/ - Ephesians 6:10-18 range highlighted: https://latinprayer.org/de/bible/ephesians/6:10-18/ - John 3:16 (Latin+English): https://latinprayer.org/en/bible/john/3:16/ - Genesis 1 (Latin+Italian): https://latinprayer.org/it/bible/genesis/1/ - Psalm 23 (Latin+French): https://latinprayer.org/fr/bible/psalms/23/ - Genesis 1 (Latin+Spanish): https://latinprayer.org/es/bible/genesis/1/ ### Bible API (JSON) Six complete Catholic Bible translations (73 books each, including deuterocanonical books) in structured JSON: #### Unified Index (recommended — one fetch, all translations) - [All books × all translations](https://latinprayer.org/bible-index.json): Every book with URLs for all 6 languages #### Per-Translation Indexes - [English (Douay-Rheims)](https://latinprayer.org/bible/index.json): Public domain - [Latin (Clementine Vulgate)](https://latinprayer.org/latin/index.json): Public domain - [German (Menge)](https://latinprayer.org/bibel/index.json): Public domain - [Spanish (Straubinger)](https://latinprayer.org/spanish/index.json): Public domain - [French (Crampon)](https://latinprayer.org/french/index.json): Public domain - [Italian (Martini)](https://latinprayer.org/italian/index.json): Public domain #### JSON URL Patterns - Unified index: /bible-index.json - Translation index: /{slug}/index.json - Book index: /{slug}/{book}/index.json - Chapter (all verses): /{slug}/{book}/{chapter}.json - Single verse: /{slug}/{book}/{chapter}/{verse}.json - Verse range: /{slug}/{book}/{chapter}/{from}-{to}.json Convenience alias: any HTML Bible URL plus ?format=json 301-redirects to its .json equivalent (the .json URLs above are the canonical machine form). #### Translation Slugs (JSON API) - bible = English (Douay-Rheims) - latin = Latin (Clementine Vulgate) - bibel = German (Menge) - spanish = Spanish (Straubinger) - french = French (Crampon) - italian = Italian (Martini) #### Book Slugs (canonical keys for JSON API) genesis, exodus, leviticus, numbers, deuteronomy, josue, judges, ruth, 1-kings-samuel, 2-kings-samuel, 3-kings, 4-kings, 1-paralipomenon, 2-paralipomenon, 1-esdras, 2-esdras-nehemias, tobias, judith, esther, job, psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, canticle-of-canticles, wisdom, ecclesiasticus, isaias, jeremias, lamentations, baruch, ezechiel, daniel, osee, joel, amos, abdias, jonas, micheas, nahum, habacuc, sophonias, aggeus, zacharias, malachias, 1-machabees, 2-machabees, matthew, mark, luke, john, acts, romans, 1-corinthians, 2-corinthians, galatians, ephesians, philippians, colossians, 1-thessalonians, 2-thessalonians, 1-timothy, 2-timothy, titus, philemon, hebrews, james, 1-peter, 2-peter, 1-john, 2-john, 3-john, jude, apocalypse #### JSON Examples - Genesis 1 (full chapter): https://latinprayer.org/bible/genesis/1.json - Genesis 1:1 (single verse): https://latinprayer.org/bible/genesis/1/1.json - Genesis 1:1-3 (verse range): https://latinprayer.org/bible/genesis/1/1-3.json - Psalm 23 in Latin: https://latinprayer.org/latin/psalms/23.json - John 3:16 in English: https://latinprayer.org/bible/john/3/16.json - Matthew 5 in German: https://latinprayer.org/bibel/matthew/5.json - Genesis 1 in Italian: https://latinprayer.org/italian/genesis/1.json #### JSON Structure Every file contains a _meta object with: project name, translation details, book info, chapter/verse counts, navigation links (prev/next chapter, book index, translation index), and cross-references to the same passage in the other five translations. Each verse includes a citation field formatted for proper attribution (e.g., "Genesis 1:1 (Douay-Rheims)"). Single-verse responses include top-level "verse", "text", and "citation" fields for convenience, plus navigation to previous/next verse. ### Prayers API Catholic prayers in 5 parallel languages (Latin, English, German, Spanish, French): - [Prayer Index](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/index.json): All available prayers - Individual prayer: https://latinprayer.org/prayers/{slug}.json #### Example - Our Father: https://latinprayer.org/prayers/pater-noster.json ### Saints API Catholic saints with feast days, patronage, bios, and multilingual content: - [Saint Index](https://latinprayer.org/saints/index.json): All saints with feast days and patronage - Individual saint: /saints/{slug}.json Saints are frequently updated. Responses include Last-Modified headers; use If-Modified-Since for conditional requests (1-hour cache). #### Example - Saint Agatha: https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-agatha.json ### Sitemaps - [Sitemap Index](https://latinprayer.org/sitemap-index.xml): 365 per-book Bible sub-sitemaps (73 books × 5 web translations: en, de, es, fr, it) plus prayer + saint sitemaps - Per-book pattern: /bible-sitemap-{slug}-{book}.xml (e.g. /bible-sitemap-french-psalms.xml) - [Prayers](https://latinprayer.org/sitemap-prayers.xml): All prayer pages - [Saints](https://latinprayer.org/sitemap-saints.xml): All saint pages ### Technical Details - Format: JSON with self-documenting _meta objects - CORS: Access-Control-Allow-Origin: * - Cache: Bible & prayers max-age=86400 (1 day); saints max-age=3600 (1 hour) - No authentication required - No rate limiting - All content is public domain ### Website https://latinprayer.org ## Posts - [Android Beta 11.7.2026](https://latinprayer.org/beta-android/android-beta-11-7-2026/): A new Beta-Version for Android. Lots of optimizations, and also a pretty splash screen. * [Download here](https://play.google.com/apps/internaltest/4701753462046964468) Available for testers on the [Android Beta List](https://latinprayer.org/de/beta-test/?groups=beta-android). - [iOS beta — placeholder build notes](https://latinprayer.org/beta-ios/ios-beta-placeholder-build-notes/): Placeholder entry for an upcoming iOS beta build via TestFlight. Details of what changed and what to look at will be added later.You can safely… - [Welcome to the Latin Prayer iOS beta](https://latinprayer.org/beta-ios/welcome-to-the-latin-prayer-ios-beta/): This is a sample post for the Latin Prayer iOS beta channel. It is here to populate the feed while the beta programme is being… - [Android beta — placeholder build notes](https://latinprayer.org/beta-android/android-beta-placeholder-build-notes/): Placeholder entry for an upcoming Android beta build. Details of what changed and what to look at will be added later.You can safely ignore this… - [Welcome to the Latin Prayer Android beta](https://latinprayer.org/beta-android/welcome-to-the-latin-prayer-android-beta/): This is a sample post for the Latin Prayer Android beta channel. It is here to populate the feed while the beta programme is being… - [Sign up for what's coming](https://latinprayer.org/news/sign-up-for-whats-coming/): A new Beta-Test page lets you follow along by email — beta invites, website news, or app updates, whichever you choose. - [Latin Prayer 2.0.1 is coming soon](https://latinprayer.org/app-updates/latin-prayer-2-0-1-for-iphone-and-android/): A new version of the app is on the way — bringing iPhone and Android in step, with steadier syncing across your devices. - [Join the Latin Prayer beta](https://latinprayer.org/news/join-the-latin-prayer-beta/): We're opening the app to early testers — try the next version before everyone else, on iPhone and Android. - [A "What's New" page — in your language](https://latinprayer.org/news/a-whats-new-page-in-your-language/): A short, quiet log of what we change and add on Latin Prayer — and, like the rest of the site, it follows your language. - [Italian is now a full website language](https://latinprayer.org/news/italian-is-now-a-full-website-language/): Latin Prayer now reads end to end in Italian — prayers, the Mass, the Bible, the saints, and more. - [The Rosary mysteries, now named in every language](https://latinprayer.org/news/the-rosary-mysteries-named-in-every-language/): The Glorious, Joyful, Sorrowful, and Luminous Mysteries now carry their proper names in each language. ## Pages - [Legal Notice](https://latinprayer.org/imprint/): **Legal notice** for latinprayer.org, the Latin Prayer app (iOS and Android), and the account portal at my.latinprayer.org. ## Provider Dushan Wegner Calle Maria Cristina no… - [Beta Test](https://latinprayer.org/beta-test/): Latin Prayer is being built in the open. From time to time we open a **public beta** — a chance to try the next version… - [What's New](https://latinprayer.org/whats-new/): Sign up for what’s coming08.07.20268.07.26A new Beta-Test page lets you follow along by email — beta invites, website news, or app updates, whichever you choose.Join… - [The App](https://latinprayer.org/app/) - [Support](https://latinprayer.org/support/): Hi, I am *Dushan Wegner*. I write essays, mostly in German, some translated to English, at [dushanwegner.com](https://www.dushanwegner.com). And I have set up this project *Latin… - [Privacy Policy App](https://latinprayer.org/privacy-app/): **Last updated:** July 11, 2026 ## Summary The *Latin Prayer App* is designed to collect as little personal data as possible. By default, your prayers… - [About Latin Prayer](https://latinprayer.org/about/): Latin Prayer is a simple app for praying in Latin. Not learning Latin, not studying it as a historical curiosity — actually praying in it.… - [Privacy Policy Web](https://latinprayer.org/privacy-web/): **Last updated:** July 12, 2026 ## Introduction This privacy policy explains how we process personal data when you visit latinprayer.org and its subdomains, including the… ## Catechism - [An Act of Hope](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/basic-prayers/an-act-of-hope/): > O my God! relying on Thy almighty power and infinite goodness and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, the help of… - [An Act of Love](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/basic-prayers/595-2/): > O my God! I love Thee above all things, with my whole heart and soul because Thou art all-good and worthy of all love.… - [Lesson 37: On the last judgment and the resurrection, Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-37-on-the-last-judgment-and-the-resurrection-hell-purgatory-and-heaven/): ### 408 > *Question:* When will Christ judge us? > > *Answer:* Christ will judge us immediately after our death, and on the last day.… - [Lesson 36: On the third, fourth, fifth, and sixth commandments of the Church](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-36-on-the-third-fourth-fifth-and-sixth-commandments-of-the-church/): ### 397 > *Question:* What is meant by the command of confessing at least once a year? > > *Answer:* By the command of confessing… - [Lesson 35: On the first and second commandments of the Church](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-35-on-the-first-and-second-commandments-of-the-church/): ### 389 > *Question:* Which are the chief commandments of the Church? > > *Answer:* The chief commandments of the Church are six: > >… - [Lesson 34: From the seventh to the end of the tenth commandment](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-34-from-the-seventh-to-the-end-of-the-tenth-commandment/): ### 373 > *Question:* What is the Seventh Commandment? > > *Answer:* The Seventh Commandment is: Thou shalt not steal. Stealing is one of those… - [Lesson 33: From the fourth to the seventh commandment](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-33-from-the-fourth-to-the-seventh-commandment/): ### 361 > *Question:* What is the Fourth Commandment? > > *Answer:* The Fourth Commandment is: Honor thy father and thy mother. ### 362 >… - [Lesson 32: From the second to the fourth commandment](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-32-from-the-second-to-the-fourth-commandment/): ### 345 > *Question:* What is the Second Commandment? > > *Answer:* The Second Commandment is: Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord… - [Lesson 31: The first commandment—on the honor and invocation of saints](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-31-the-first-commandment-on-the-honor-and-invocation-of-saints/): ### 331 > *Question:* Does the First Commandment forbid the honoring of the saints? > > *Answer:* The First Commandment does not forbid the honoring… - [Lesson 30: On the first commandment](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-30-on-the-first-commandment/): ### 315 > *Question:* What is the First Commandment? > > *Answer:* The First Commandment is: »I am the Lord thy God: thou shalt not… - [Lesson 29: On the commandments of God](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-29-on-the-commandments-of-god/): ### 310 > *Question:* Is it enough to belong to God's Church in order to be saved? > > *Answer:* It is not enough to… - [Lesson 28: On prayer](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-28-on-prayer/): ### 303 > *Question:* Is there any other means of obtaining God's grace than the Sacraments? > > *Answer:* There is another means of obtaining… - [Lesson 27: On the sacramentals](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-27-on-the-sacramentals/): ### 292 > *Question:* What is a sacramental? > > *Answer:* A sacramental is anything set apart or blessed by the Church to excite good… - [Lesson 26: On matrimony](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-26-on-matrimony/): ### 282 > *Question:* What is the Sacrament of Matrimony? > > *Answer:* The Sacrament of Matrimony is the Sacrament which unites a Christian man… - [Lesson 25: On extreme unction and holy orders](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-25-on-extreme-unction-and-holy-orders/): »Unction« means the anointing or rubbing with oil or ointment. »Extreme« means last. Therefore Extreme Unction means the last anointing. It is called the »last«… - [Lesson 24: On the sacrifice of the Mass](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/504-2/): ### 262 > *Question:* When and where are the bread and wine changed into the body and blood of Christ? > > *Answer:* The bread… - [Lesson 23: On the end for which the Holy Eucharist was instituted](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-23-on-the-end-for-which-the-holy-eucharist-was-instituted/): ### 251 > *Question:* Why did Christ institute the Holy Eucharist? > > *Answer:* Christ instituted the Holy Eucharist: > > (1) To unite us… - [Lesson 22: On the holy eucharist](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-22-lesson-22-on-the-holy-eucharist/): ### 238 > *Question:* What is the Holy Eucharist? > > *Answer:* The Holy Eucharist is the Sacrament which contains the body and blood, soul… - [Lesson 21: On indulgences](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-21-on-indulgences/): ### 231 > *Question:* What is an indulgence? > > *Answer:* An indulgence is the remission in whole or in part of the temporal punishment… - [Lesson 20: On the manner of making a good confession](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-20-on-the-manner-of-making-a-good-confession/): ### 224 > *Question:* What should we do on entering the confessional? > > *Answer:* On entering the confessional we should kneel, make the Sign… - [Lesson 19: On confession](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-19-on-confession/): ### 208 > *Question:* What is Confession? > > *Answer:* Confession is the telling of our sins to a duly authorized priest, for the purpose… - [Lesson 18: On contrition](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-18-on-contrition/): ### 195 > *Question:* What is contrition or sorrow for sin? > > *Answer:* Contrition or sorrow for sin is a hatred of sin and… - [Lesson 17: On the sacrament of penance](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-17-on-the-sacrament-of-penance/): When Our Blessed Lord redeemed us, He applied the benefits of the Redemption in the Sacrament of Baptism. By this Baptism He freed us from… - [Lesson 16: On the gifts and fruits of the Holy Ghost](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-16-on-the-gifts-and-fruits-of-the-holy-ghost/): ### 176 > *Question:* What are the effects of Confirmation? > > *Answer:* The effects of Confirmation are an increase of sanctifying grace, the strengthening… - [Lesson 15: On confirmation](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-15-on-confirmation/): ## Lesson 15: On confirmation ### 166 > *Question:* What is Confirmation? > > *Answer:* Confirmation is a Sacrament through which we receive the Holy… - [Lesson 14: On baptism](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-14-on-baptism/): ### 152 > *Question:* What is Baptism? > > *Answer:* Baptism is a Sacrament which cleanses us from Original Sin, makes us Christians, children of… - [Lesson 13: On the sacraments in general](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-13-on-the-sacraments-in-general/): This lesson does not speak of any Sacrament in particular, but upon all the Sacraments taken together. It explains what we find in all the… - [Lesson 12: On the attributes and marks of the Church](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-12-on-the-attributes-and-marks-of-the-church/): An attribute is any characteristic or quality that a person or thing may be said to have. All good qualities are good attributes, and all… - [Lesson 11: On the Church](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-11-on-the-church/): Before speaking of the Church I wish to give you a short account of the true religion before the coming of Our Lord. When Adam… - [Lesson 10: On the effects of the redemption](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-10-on-the-effects-of-the-redemption/): ### 102 > *Question:* Which are the chief effects of the redemption? > > *Answer:* The chief effects of the redemption are two: the satisfaction… - [Lesson 9: On the Holy Ghost and His descent upon the apostles](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-9-on-the-holy-ghost-and-his-descent-upon-the-apostles/): ### 94 > *Question:* Who is the Holy Ghost? > > *Answer:* The Holy Ghost is the Third Person of the Blessed Trinity. ### 95… - [Lesson 8: On our Lord’s passion, death, resurrection, and ascension](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-8-on-our-lords-passion-death-resurrection-and-ascension/): The Passion—that is, the terrible sufferings of Our Lord—began after the Last Supper and ended at His death. On Thursday evening, Our Lord sat down… - [Lesson 7: On the incarnation and redemption](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-7-on-the-incarnation-and-redemption/): »Incarnation« means to take flesh, as a body. Here it means Our Lord's taking flesh, that is, taking a body like ours, when He became… - [Lesson 6: On sin and its kinds](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-6-on-sin-and-its-kinds/): ### 51 > *Question:* Is Original Sin the only kind of sin? > > *Answer:* Original Sin is not the only kind of sin; there… - [Lesson 5: On our first parents and their fall](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-5-on-our-first-parents-and-their-fall/): ### 39 > *Question:* Who were the first man and woman? > > *Answer:* The first man and woman were Adam and Eve. In the… - [Lesson 4: On Creation](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-4-on-creation/): This lesson treats of God bringing everything into existence. The chief things created may be classed as follows: 1. The things that simply exist, as… - [Lesson 3: On the unity and trinity of God](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-3-on-the-unity-and-trinity-of-god/): »Unity« means to be one, and »Trinity,« three in one. ### 21 > *Question:* Is there but one God? > > *Answer:* Yes; there is… - [Lesson 2: On God and His perfections](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-2-on-god-and-his-perfections/): A »perfection« means a good quality. We say a thing is perfect when it has all the good qualities it should have. ### 13 >… - [Lesson 1: On the end of man](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/lesson-1-on-the-end-of-man/): **The end of a thing is the purpose for which it was made.** The end of a watch is to keep time. The end of… - [The Manner in Which a Lay Person Is to Baptize in Case of Necessity](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/basic-prayers/the-manner-in-which-a-lay-person-is-to-baptize-in-case-of-necessity/): Pour common water on the head or face of the person to be baptized, and say while pouring it: »I baptize thee in the name… - [An Act of Contrition](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/basic-prayers/an-act-of-contrition/): > O my God! > > I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because I dread the loss… - [Grace before and after meals](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/basic-prayers/grace-before-and-after-meals/): ### BLESSING BEFORE MEALS > Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts which we are to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our lord.… - [Lessons](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/lessons/) - [An Act of Faith](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/basic-prayers/an-act-of-faith/): > O my God! I firmly believe that Thou art one God in three divine persons, Father, Son and Holy Ghost; I believe that Thy… - [The Confiteor](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/basic-prayers/the-confiteor/): > I confess to Almighty God, to blessed Mary ever Virgin, to blessed Michael the Archangel, to blessed John the Baptist, to the holy Apostles… - [The Apostles' Creed](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/basic-prayers/the-apostles-creed/): > I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, Our Lord, Who was conceived… - [The Angelical Salutation (Hail Mary)](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/basic-prayers/the-angelical-salutation/): Next in beauty to the Lord’s Prayer comes this prayer. It is made up of three parts: **»Hail, full of grace! the Lord is with… - [Basic Prayers](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/basic-prayers/) - [Preface](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/preface/): It must be evident to all who have had experience in the work of our Sunday schools that much time is wasted in the classes.… - [The Lord's Prayer](https://latinprayer.org/catechism/basic-prayers/the-lords-prayer/): > Our Father, Who art in Heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.… ## Explanations - [The Apostles’ Creed](https://latinprayer.org/meaning/the-apostles-creed/): The Apostles’ Creed is an early Christian profession of faith that summarizes core beliefs about God the Father, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, and eternal life. - [Salve Regina](https://latinprayer.org/meaning/salve-regina/): The Salve Regina is a medieval Marian antiphon that addresses the Virgin Mary as an intercessor and spiritual mother. It is known for its prominent role in the Liturgy of the Hours and its association with monastic, liturgical and Catholic devotion. - [Pater Noster](https://latinprayer.org/meaning/pater-noster/): The Pater Noster, aka the Lord’s Prayer, is the foundational Christian prayer taught directly by Jesus Christ to his disciples. In Catholic theology and practice, it serves as a model of prayer and as a concise summary of the Gospel’s moral and theology. - [Psalm 42 (Judica me, Deus)](https://latinprayer.org/meaning/psalm-42-judica-me-deus/): Psalm 42 is a lament expressing spiritual longing for God amid distress, traditionally associated with exile or pilgrimage. In Catholic usage, it has held both scriptural and liturgical importance, especially in its Latin form »Judica me, Deus«. - [The Sign of the Cross](https://latinprayer.org/meaning/the-sign-of-the-cross/): The Sign of the Cross invokes the Trinity, used to begin and conclude prayer, worship, and sacramental actions. It serves as both a brief profession of faith and a bodily expression of belief in the saving power of Christ’s cross. - [Sanctus](https://latinprayer.org/meaning/sanctus/): The *Sanctus* is a central acclamation of praise within the Catholic Mass, proclaiming the holiness of God. Its text is drawn directly from Scripture and has remained substantially unchanged since late antiquity. - [Ave Maria (Hail Mary)](https://latinprayer.org/meaning/ave-maria-hail-mary/): The Ave Maria is one of the most frequently recited Catholic prayers, combining biblical quotations with a petition for intercession. It expresses reverence for the Virgin Mary’s role in salvation and a request for her prayers on behalf of believers. - [Agnus Dei](https://latinprayer.org/meaning/agnus-dei/): The Agnus Dei is a short liturgical invocation addressing Christ as the sacrificial Lamb who takes away the sins of the world. Rooted directly in Scripture, it occupies a fixed place in the Roman Mass and expresses themes of mercy, sacrifice, and peace. - [St. Michael Prayer](https://latinprayer.org/meaning/st-michael-prayer/): The St. Michael Prayer is a supplication invoking the Archangel Michael for protection against evil and spiritual danger. Composed in the late 19th century, it reflects Catholic teaching on spiritual warfare and the role of angels in defending the Church. - [Nunc Dimittis](https://latinprayer.org/meaning/nunc-dimittis/): Nunc Dimittis is a biblical canticle expressing fulfillment at the completion of God’s promise, spoken by Simeon upon encountering the infant Jesus. In Catholic tradition, it is associated with salvation, illumination and readiness for death in faith. - [The Nicene Creed](https://latinprayer.org/meaning/the-nicene-creed/): The Nicene Creed is the Church’s authoritative statement of Christian faith, defining belief in the Trinity and the divinity of Christ. Formulated in the fourth century, it remains central to Catholic doctrine and liturgical worship. - [Vade Retro](https://latinprayer.org/meaning/vade-retro/): The Vade Retro prayer is a short Latin invocation rejecting evil and affirming trust in Christ, most commonly associated with the Medal of Saint Benedict. It functions as a formula of spiritual resistance rather than a petitionary prayer. - [Oratio Rosarii](https://latinprayer.org/meaning/oratio-rosarii/): The Oratio Rosarii is a traditional concluding prayer of the Rosary that asks for the grace to imitate the mysteries of Christ and to attain the salvation they promise. It expresses the Rosary’s purpose as both contemplative and transformative. - [Requiem Aeternam](https://latinprayer.org/meaning/requiem-aeternam/): »Requiem Aeternam« is a short Latin prayer asking God to grant eternal rest and perpetual light to the souls of the deceased. It is one of the most frequently used prayers in Catholic tradition, associated with funerals and suffrages for the departed. ## Prayers - [Oratio Ante Studium](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/oratio-ante-studium/) - [Oratio Sanctae Teresiae](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/oratio-sanctae-teresiae/) - [Lorica Sancti Patricii](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/lorica-sancti-patricii/) - [Oratio ad Sanctum Iudam](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/oratio-ad-sanctum-iudam/) - [Canticum Fratris Solis](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/canticum-fratris-solis/) - [Si Quaeris Miracula](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/si-quaeris-miracula/) - [Collecta in Festo Sancti Pii X](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/collecta-sancti-pii-x/) - [Oratio ad Sanctum Ioseph](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/oratio-ad-sanctum-ioseph/) - [In Manus Tuas](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/in-manus-tuas/) - [Suscipe](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/suscipe/) - [Oratio Sancti Benedicti](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/oratio-sancti-benedicti/) - [Memorare](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/memorare/) - [Requiem Aeternam (Plural)](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/requiem-aeternam-plural/) - [Oratio Rosarii](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/oratio-rosarii/) - [Vade Retro](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/vade-retro/) - [The Nicene Creed](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/nicene-creed/) - [The Apostles’ Creed](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/apostles-creed/) - [Signum Crucis](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/signum-crucis/) - [Sanctus](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/sanctus/) - [Salve Regina](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/salve-regina/) - [Saint Michael Prayer](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/st-michael-prayer/) - [Requiem Aeternam (Singular)](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/requiem-aeternam-singular/) - [Psalm 42](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/psalm-42/) - [Prayer before meals](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/prayer-before-meals/) - [Prayer after meals](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/prayer-after-meals/) - [Pater Noster](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/pater-noster/): The Lord's Prayer in Latin with English translation - [Oratio Fatima](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/oratio-fatima/) - [Nunc Dimittis](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/nunc-dimittis/) - [Magnificat](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/magnificat/) - [Kyrie eleison (traditional)](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/kyrie-eleison-traditional/) - [Gloria Patri](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/gloria-patri/) - [Gloria In Excelsis Deo](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/gloria-in-excelsis-deo/) - [Domine, non sum dignus](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/domine-non-sum-dignus/) - [Confíteor (short)](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/confiteor-short/) - [Confíteor](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/confiteor/) - [Ave Maria](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/ave-maria/) - [Agnus Dei](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/agnus-dei/) - [Actus contritionis](https://latinprayer.org/prayers/actus-contritionis/) ## Titlecards - [Concluding Prayers](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/concluding-prayers/): We close with **Salve Regina**, the **Oratio Rosarii** and finally the **Sign of the Cross**. Add personal prayers here. Ask Mary to accept what you… - [5. The Institution of the Eucharist](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/5-the-institution-of-the-eucharist/): We contemplate Jesus at the Last Supper, taking bread and wine and saying, "This is My Body … this is My Blood." He gives Himself… - [5. The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/5-the-finding-of-the-child-jesus-in-the-temple/): We contemplate the twelve-year-old Jesus in the Temple at Jerusalem, sitting among the teachers, listening and asking questions. After three days of anxious search, Mary… - [5. The Crucifixion and Death](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/5-the-crucifixion/): We contemplate Jesus nailed to the Cross, forgiving His executioners, entrusting His mother to John, and surrendering His spirit to the Father. The sky darkens,… - [5. The Coronation in Heaven](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/5-the-coronation-of-mary/): We contemplate Mary crowned as Queen of Heaven and Earth. The Trinity exalts her who was most humble. The saints acclaim her glory; she intercedes… - [4. The Transfiguration](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/4-the-transfiguration/): We contemplate Jesus on Mount Tabor, shining like the sun while Moses and Elijah speak with Him. Peter falls to the ground, overcome by glory.… - [4. The Presentation in the Temple](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/4-the-presentation-in-the-temple/): We contemplate Mary and Joseph bringing the Infant Jesus to the Temple, fulfilling the Law of Moses. Simeon receives the Child in his arms and… - [4. The Carrying of the Cross](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/4-the-carrying-of-the-cross/): We contemplate Christ bearing His cross through the streets of Jerusalem. He falls, rises, walks again. Simon of Cyrene helps Him; Veronica wipes His face;… - [4. The Assumption of Mary](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/4-the-assumption-of-mary/): We contemplate the Blessed Virgin, at the end of her earthly life, taken body and soul into heaven. No corruption touches her; she is raised… - [3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/3-the-proclamation-of-the-kingdom/): We contemplate Christ teaching, healing, forgiving sins, and calling all to conversion. "The Kingdom of God is at hand; repent and believe the Gospel." His… - [3. The Nativity](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/3-the-nativity/): We contemplate the birth of the Savior in Bethlehem. The Virgin lays her Child in a manger, for there is no room at the inn.… - [3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/3-the-descent-of-the-holy-spirit/): We contemplate the apostles gathered with Mary in prayer when suddenly a mighty wind fills the house and tongues of fire rest upon each of… - [3. The Crowning with Thorns](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/3-the-crowning-with-thorns/): We contemplate the soldiers pressing a crown of thorns upon Christ’s head, clothing Him in mock robes, saluting Him in derision. The Lord of Glory… - [2. The Wedding at Cana](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/2-the-wedding-at-cana/): We contemplate Mary noticing the lack of wine and gently intervening: “They have no wine.” Jesus answers her request, changing water into wine, revealing His… - [2. The Visitation](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/2-the-visitation/): We contemplate Mary, carrying the Incarnate Word within her, setting out in haste through the hill country to serve her cousin Elizabeth. At her greeting,… - [2. The Scourging at the Pillar](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/2-the-scourging-at-the-pillar/): We contemplate Jesus bound and scourged by soldiers at Pilate’s order. Though innocent, He bears the punishment of the guilty. He endures humiliation and pain… - [2. The Ascension](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/2-the-ascension/): We contemplate Jesus ascending into heaven before the eyes of His disciples. He blesses them and is taken up, promising the coming of the Spirit.… - [1. The Resurrection](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/1-the-resurrection/): We contemplate Christ rising glorious from the tomb. The soldiers flee, the stone is rolled away, and the angels proclaim: “He is not here, for… - [1. The Baptism in the Jordan](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/1-the-baptism-in-the-jordan/): We contemplate Jesus descending into the Jordan, though sinless, to sanctify the waters. The heavens open, the Spirit descends as a dove, and the Father’s… - [1. The Annunciation](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/1-the-annunciation/): We contemplate the moment when the Archangel Gabriel appears to Mary and greets her as “full of grace.” The Eternal Word awaits her consent; the… - [1. The Agony in the Garden](https://latinprayer.org/titlecards/1-the-agony-in-the-garden/): We contemplate Christ in Gethsemane, prostrate upon the earth, His soul sorrowful unto death. He foresees the sins of the world and the sufferings that… ## Tracks - [Sorrowful Mysteries](https://latinprayer.org/tracks/sorrowful-mysteries/) - [Luminous Mysteries](https://latinprayer.org/tracks/luminous-mysteries-thursday/) - [Joyful Mysteries](https://latinprayer.org/tracks/joyful-mysteries-monday-saturday/) - [Glorious Mysteries](https://latinprayer.org/tracks/glorious-mysteries-sunday-wednesday/) ## Latin Words - [Invidia](https://latinprayer.org/learn/invidia/): Deadly sin. From invidere (to look upon with ill will). Invidi alterius rebus opimis — Horace Ep. 1.2.57 - [Avaritia](https://latinprayer.org/learn/avaritia/): Radix omnium malorum est cupiditas (The root of all evils is greed) — 1 Tim 6:10. Deadly sin - [Superbia](https://latinprayer.org/learn/superbia/): Dispersit superbos mente cordis sui (He scattered the proud in their conceit) — Luke 1:51. Chief deadly sin - [Libertas](https://latinprayer.org/learn/libertas/): Ubi Spiritus Domini ibi libertas (Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is freedom) — 2 Cor 3:17 - [Misericordia](https://latinprayer.org/learn/misericordia/): Misericordia eius a progenie in progenies (His mercy from generation to generation) — Luke 1:50 - [Gaudium](https://latinprayer.org/learn/gaudium/): Gaudium et spes (Joy and hope) — Vatican II title. Gaudete (Rejoice!) — Phil 4:4 - [Humilitas](https://latinprayer.org/learn/humilitas/): Respexit humilitatem ancillae suae (He regarded the lowliness of his handmaid) — Luke 1:48 - [Temperantia](https://latinprayer.org/learn/temperantia/): Cardinal virtue. Moderation in all things. From temperare (to moderate/restrain) - [Prudentia](https://latinprayer.org/learn/prudentia/): Cardinal virtue. Estote prudentes sicut serpentes (Be wise as serpents) — Matt 10:16 - [Fortitudo](https://latinprayer.org/learn/fortitudo/): Cardinal virtue. Dominus fortitudo mea (The Lord is my strength) — Psalm 28:7 - [Patientia](https://latinprayer.org/learn/patientia/): Patientia omnia vincit (Patience conquers all). From patior = I suffer/endure - [Sapientia](https://latinprayer.org/learn/sapientia/): Initium sapientiae timor Domini (The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord) — Prov 9:10 - [Iustitia](https://latinprayer.org/learn/iustitia/): Iustitia et pax osculatae sunt (Justice and peace have kissed) — Psalm 85:10. Cardinal virtue - [Spes](https://latinprayer.org/learn/spes/): 5th declension. Spes nostra salve (Hail our hope) — Salve Regina. Third theological virtue - [Fides](https://latinprayer.org/learn/fides/): 5th declension. Nunc manent fides spes caritas (Now remain faith hope love) — 1 Cor 13:13 - [Caritas](https://latinprayer.org/learn/caritas/): Maior autem horum est caritas (The greatest of these is love) — 1 Cor 13:13. Greatest theological virtue - [Homo Homini Lupus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/homo-homini-lupus/): Plautus Asinaria 495; popularized by Hobbes. Homini = to a man (dative). Lupus = wolf - [Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum](https://latinprayer.org/learn/si-vis-pacem-para-bellum/): Vegetius De Re Militari (4th c.). Vis = you want. Para = prepare (imperative). Bellum = war - [Verba Volant Scripta Manent](https://latinprayer.org/learn/verba-volant-scripta-manent/): Roman proverb. Verba = words. Volant = fly. Scripta = written things. Manent = remain - [Dum Spiro Spero](https://latinprayer.org/learn/dum-spiro-spero/): Attributed to Cicero. Dum = while. Spiro = I breathe. Spero = I hope - [Scientia Potentia Est](https://latinprayer.org/learn/scientia-potentia-est/): Francis Bacon Meditationes Sacrae (1597). Scientia = knowledge. Potentia = power - [Fortuna Audentes Iuvat](https://latinprayer.org/learn/fortuna-audentes-iuvat/): Virgil Aeneid 10.284. Audentes = the daring (present participle acc. pl.). Iuvat = helps/favors - [Errare Humanum Est](https://latinprayer.org/learn/errare-humanum-est/): Seneca the Elder. Errare = to err (infinitive as subject). Full: perseverare autem diabolicum - [Mens Sana](https://latinprayer.org/learn/mens-sana/): Juvenal Satires 10.356. Mens = mind. Sana = healthy/sound. Corpore sano = in a healthy body (ablative) - [Ars Longa Vita Brevis](https://latinprayer.org/learn/ars-longa-vita-brevis/): Hippocrates via Seneca. Ars = art/craft/skill. Longa = long. Vita = life. Brevis = short - [Tempus Fugit](https://latinprayer.org/learn/tempus-fugit/): Based on Virgil Georgics 3.284: fugit irreparabile tempus (irretrievable time flies) - [Alea Iacta Est](https://latinprayer.org/learn/alea-iacta-est/): Caesar crossing the Rubicon (49 BC) per Suetonius. Alea = die (dice). Iacta = cast/thrown - [Veni Vidi Vici](https://latinprayer.org/learn/veni-vidi-vici/): Julius Caesar after the Battle of Zela (47 BC). Three perfect-tense first-person singular verbs - [Amor Vincit Omnia](https://latinprayer.org/learn/amor-vincit-omnia/): Virgil Eclogues 10.69. Vincit = conquers. Omnia = all things. Cedamus = let us yield (subjunctive) - [Memento Mori](https://latinprayer.org/learn/memento-mori/): Roman tradition: whispered to triumphing generals. Memento = remember (imperative). Mori = to die - [Cogito Ergo Sum](https://latinprayer.org/learn/cogito-ergo-sum/): Descartes Discourse on Method (1637). Cogito = I think. Ergo = therefore. Sum = I am - [Carpe Diem](https://latinprayer.org/learn/carpe-diem/): Horace Odes I.11. Carpe = pluck/seize (imperative of carpere). Diem = day (accusative) - [Caecus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/caecus/): Caecus a nativitate (Blind from birth) — John 9:1. Also metaphorical: caeci sunt (They are blind) - [Testimonium](https://latinprayer.org/learn/testimonium/): Eritis mihi testes (You shall be my witnesses) — Acts 1:8 - [Semen](https://latinprayer.org/learn/semen/): Semen est verbum Dei (The seed is the word of God) — Luke 8:11 - [Piscator](https://latinprayer.org/learn/piscator/): Faciam vos piscatores hominum (I will make you fishers of men) — Matt 4:19 - [Ovis](https://latinprayer.org/learn/ovis/): Oves meae vocem meam audiunt (My sheep hear my voice) — John 10:27 - [Vitis](https://latinprayer.org/learn/vitis/): Ego sum vitis vera (I am the true vine) — John 15:1. Vitis = vine; vinum = wine - [Rex](https://latinprayer.org/learn/rex/): Rex Iudaeorum (King of the Jews) — John 19:19. Rex regum (King of kings) — Rev 19:16 - [Salvator](https://latinprayer.org/learn/salvator/): Natus est vobis hodie Salvator (Today a Savior is born for you) — Luke 2:11 - [Panis](https://latinprayer.org/learn/panis/): Ego sum panis vitae (I am the bread of life) — John 6:35. Panem nostrum quotidianum (Our daily bread) - [Lex](https://latinprayer.org/learn/lex/): Non veni solvere legem sed adimplere (I came not to destroy the law but to fulfill) — Matt 5:17 - [Mundus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/mundus/): Sic enim Deus dilexit mundum (For God so loved the world) — John 3:16 - [Pastor](https://latinprayer.org/learn/pastor/): Ego sum pastor bonus (I am the good shepherd) — John 10:11. Dominus pascit me — Ps 23:1 - [Veritas](https://latinprayer.org/learn/veritas/): Cognoscetis veritatem et veritas liberabit vos (The truth will set you free) — John 8:32 - [Via](https://latinprayer.org/learn/via/): Ego sum via et veritas et vita (I am the way the truth and the life) — John 14:6 - [Creo](https://latinprayer.org/learn/creo/): Creavit Deus (God created) — Gen 1:1. Cor mundum crea in me Deus (Create a clean heart in me) — Ps 51:10 - [Principium](https://latinprayer.org/learn/principium/): In principio creavit Deus caelum et terram (In the beginning God created heaven and earth) — Gen 1:1 - [Fiat voluntas tua](https://latinprayer.org/learn/fiat-voluntas-tua/): Pater Noster and Luke 22:42 (Gethsemane). Fiat = let it be done (subjunctive of fio) - [Pater noster](https://latinprayer.org/learn/pater-noster/): The Lord's Prayer. Noster = our. Qui es = who art. In caelis = in the heavens (ablative plural) - [Hoc est corpus meum](https://latinprayer.org/learn/hoc-est-corpus-meum/): Words of consecration. Hoc = this (neuter). Enim = for/indeed. Corpus = body. Meum = my - [Credo in unum Deum](https://latinprayer.org/learn/credo-in-unum-deum/): Nicene Creed opening. Unum = one (accusative). Omnipotentem = almighty (accusative) - [Per ipsum](https://latinprayer.org/learn/per-ipsum/): Great Doxology before the Amen. Per = through (+acc.). Cum = with (+abl.). In = in (+abl.) - [Mysterium fidei](https://latinprayer.org/learn/mysterium-fidei/): Priest says this after the consecration. Mysterium from Greek mysterion. Fidei = of faith (genitive) - [Deo gratias](https://latinprayer.org/learn/deo-gratias/): Response after readings and at dismissal. Deo = to God (dative). Gratias = thanks (accusative) - [Ite missa est](https://latinprayer.org/learn/ite-missa-est/): Dismissal formula. Ite = go (imperative plural). Missa = sent/dismissed. Source of the word Mass - [Mea culpa](https://latinprayer.org/learn/mea-culpa/): Confiteor. Culpa = fault (ablative). Maxima = greatest (superlative of magna) - [Gloria in excelsis Deo](https://latinprayer.org/learn/gloria-in-excelsis-deo/): Great Doxology. Luke 2:14. Excelsis = the highest (ablative plural of excelsus) - [Dona nobis pacem](https://latinprayer.org/learn/dona-nobis-pacem/): Agnus Dei conclusion. Dona = grant (imperative of donare). Nobis = to us (dative). Pacem = peace (acc.) - [Agnus Dei](https://latinprayer.org/learn/agnus-dei/): Before Communion. John 1:29. Tollis = you take away. Peccata = sins (neuter plural accusative) - [Kyrie eleison](https://latinprayer.org/learn/kyrie-eleison/): Greek retained in the Latin liturgy. Eleison = have mercy (aorist imperative). Threefold invocation - [Sanctus Sanctus Sanctus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/sanctus-sanctus-sanctus/): The Trisagion from Isaiah 6:3. Sabaoth = Hebrew for hosts/armies — kept untranslated in Latin - [Sursum corda](https://latinprayer.org/learn/sursum-corda/): Eucharistic preface dialogue. Sursum = upward. Corda = hearts (accusative plural of cor) - [Dominus vobiscum](https://latinprayer.org/learn/dominus-vobiscum/): Opening greeting. Vobiscum = cum + vobis (with you plural). Response: Et cum spiritu tuo - [Finis](https://latinprayer.org/learn/finis/): 3rd declension. Finis coronat opus (The end crowns the work) — proverb - [Initium](https://latinprayer.org/learn/initium/): 2nd declension neuter. Initium sapientiae timor Domini (The beginning of wisdom is fear of the Lord) — Prov 9:10 - [Annus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/annus/): 2nd declension. Anno Domini (In the year of the Lord). Annus mirabilis (Year of wonders) - [Saeculum](https://latinprayer.org/learn/saeculum/): 2nd declension neuter. In saecula saeculorum (Forever and ever — lit. unto ages of ages) - [Tempus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/tempus/): 3rd declension neuter. Omnia tempus habent (Everything has its season) — Eccl 3:1 - [Hora](https://latinprayer.org/learn/hora/): 1st declension. Nunc et in hora mortis nostrae (Now and at the hour of our death) — Ave Maria - [Dies](https://latinprayer.org/learn/dies/): 5th declension. Tertia die resurrexit (He rose on the third day). Carpe diem (Seize the day) — Horace - [Ultimus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/ultimus/): Novissima hora est (It is the last hour) — 1 John 2:18. Ad ultimum (At last) - [Primus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/primus/): Primus inter pares (First among equals). Ego sum primus et novissimus (I am the first and the last) — Rev 1:17 - [Mille](https://latinprayer.org/learn/mille/): Mille annos (A thousand years) — Rev 20:2. Plural: duo milia (two thousand) - [Centum](https://latinprayer.org/learn/centum/): Centurio (Centurion — commander of 100). Dixit centurio: non sum dignus — Matt 8:8 - [Decem](https://latinprayer.org/learn/decem/): Decem praecepta (Ten commandments). The Decalogue - [Septem](https://latinprayer.org/learn/septem/): Septem sacramenta (Seven sacraments). Septem dona Spiritus Sancti (Seven gifts of the Holy Spirit) - [Tres](https://latinprayer.org/learn/tres/): Tres personae (Three persons) — The Trinity. Nunc manent fides spes caritas tria haec (1 Cor 13:13) - [Duo](https://latinprayer.org/learn/duo/): Ubi duo vel tres congregati (Where two or three are gathered) — Matt 18:20 - [Unus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/unus/): Credo in unum Deum (I believe in one God). E pluribus unum (Out of many one) — US motto - [Plenus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/plenus/): Ave Maria gratia plena (Hail Mary full of grace). Pleni sunt caeli (The heavens are full) - [Vivus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/vivus/): Deus vivus (The living God). Fons aquae vivae (Fountain of living water) - [Misericors](https://latinprayer.org/learn/misericors/): 3rd declension. Beati misericordes (Blessed are the merciful) — Matt 5:7 - [Fidelis](https://latinprayer.org/learn/fidelis/): 3rd declension. Semper fidelis (Always faithful). Esto fidelis usque ad mortem — Rev 2:10 - [Humilis](https://latinprayer.org/learn/humilis/): 3rd declension. Exaltavit humiles (He has exalted the humble) — Luke 1:52 - [Iustus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/iustus/): Iustus ut palma florebit (The righteous shall flourish like a palm) — Psalm 92:12 - [Dignus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/dignus/): Domine non sum dignus (Lord I am not worthy). Dignum et iustum est (It is right and just) - [Altus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/altus/): Altissimus (Most High — superlative). De profundis (From the depths — altus also means deep) - [Novus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/novus/): Mandatum novum do vobis (A new commandment I give you) — John 13:34. Novum testamentum - [Verus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/verus/): Ave verum corpus (Hail true body). Ego sum vitis vera (I am the true vine) — John 15:1 - [Omnipotens](https://latinprayer.org/learn/omnipotens/): 3rd declension. Credo in Deum Patrem omnipotentem (I believe in God the Father almighty) - [Beatus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/beatus/): Beati pauperes spiritu (Blessed are the poor in spirit) — Matt 5:3. The Beatitudes - [Aeternus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/aeternus/): Lux aeterna (Eternal light). Requiem aeternam dona eis (Grant them eternal rest) - [Magnus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/magnus/): Fecit mihi magna qui potens est (He who is mighty has done great things for me) — Luke 1:49 - [Bonus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/bonus/): Ego sum pastor bonus (I am the good shepherd) — John 10:11. Comparative: melior. Superlative: optimus - [Sanctus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/sanctus/): Sanctus Sanctus Sanctus Dominus Deus Sabaoth (Holy Holy Holy Lord God of Hosts) — Isaiah 6:3 - [Recordor](https://latinprayer.org/learn/recordor/): 1st conjugation deponent. Recordatus misericordiae suae (He remembered his mercy) — Luke 1:54 - [Miserere](https://latinprayer.org/learn/miserere/): Deponent verb. Miserere mei Deus (Have mercy on me O God) — Psalm 51:1 - [Doceo](https://latinprayer.org/learn/doceo/): 2nd conjugation. Docete omnes gentes (Teach all nations) — Matt 28:19 - [Libero](https://latinprayer.org/learn/libero/): 1st conjugation. Libera nos a malo (Deliver us from evil) — Pater Noster - [Cognosco](https://latinprayer.org/learn/cognosco/): 3rd conjugation. Cognoscetis veritatem (You shall know the truth) — John 8:32 - [Magnifico](https://latinprayer.org/learn/magnifico/): 1st conjugation. Magnificat anima mea Dominum (My soul magnifies the Lord) — Luke 1:46 - [Benedico](https://latinprayer.org/learn/benedico/): 3rd conjugation. Benedicimus te (We bless you) — Gloria. From bene (well) + dico (speak) - [Confiteor](https://latinprayer.org/learn/confiteor/): 2nd conjugation deponent. Confiteor Deo omnipotenti (I confess to almighty God) - [Gaudeo](https://latinprayer.org/learn/gaudeo/): 2nd conjugation semi-deponent. Gaudete in Domino semper (Rejoice in the Lord always) — Phil 4:4 - [Timeo](https://latinprayer.org/learn/timeo/): 2nd conjugation. Initium sapientiae timor Domini (The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom) — Prov 9:10 - [Adoro](https://latinprayer.org/learn/adoro/): 1st conjugation. Adoramus te Christe (We adore you O Christ) - [Laudo](https://latinprayer.org/learn/laudo/): 1st conjugation. Laudamus te (We praise you) — Gloria. Laudate Dominum (Praise the Lord) - [Oro](https://latinprayer.org/learn/oro/): 1st conjugation. Orate pro nobis (Pray for us). Root of English oration and oratory - [Spero](https://latinprayer.org/learn/spero/): 1st conjugation. Dum spiro spero (While I breathe I hope) — attributed to Cicero - [Credo](https://latinprayer.org/learn/credo/): 3rd conjugation. Credo in unum Deum (I believe in one God) — Nicene Creed - [Amo](https://latinprayer.org/learn/amo/): 1st conjugation. Ama et fac quod vis (Love and do what you wish) — Augustine - [Porto](https://latinprayer.org/learn/porto/): 1st conjugation. Alter alterius onera portate (Bear one another's burdens) — Gal 6:2 - [Pono](https://latinprayer.org/learn/pono/): 3rd conjugation. Deposuit potentes de sede (He put down the mighty from their seat) — Luke 1:52 - [Vivo](https://latinprayer.org/learn/vivo/): 3rd conjugation. Vivat rex (Long live the king). Christus vivit (Christ lives) - [Sto](https://latinprayer.org/learn/sto/): 1st conjugation. Stabat Mater dolorosa (The sorrowful Mother was standing) — Sequence hymn - [Volo](https://latinprayer.org/learn/volo/): Irregular. Ama et fac quod vis (Love and do what you wish) — Augustine - [Possum](https://latinprayer.org/learn/possum/): Irregular (potis + sum). Omnia possum in eo qui me confortat (I can do all things through him who strengthens me) — Phil 4:13 - [Scio](https://latinprayer.org/learn/scio/): 4th conjugation. Scio cui credidi (I know in whom I have believed) — 2 Tim 1:12 - [Habeo](https://latinprayer.org/learn/habeo/): 2nd conjugation. Habemus ad Dominum (We lift them up to the Lord) - [Mitto](https://latinprayer.org/learn/mitto/): 3rd conjugation. Emitte Spiritum tuum (Send forth your Spirit). Ite missa est (Go — it is sent) - [Audio](https://latinprayer.org/learn/audio/): 4th conjugation. Audi Israel (Hear O Israel) — Deut 6:4. Audiatur et altera pars (Let the other side be heard) - [Video](https://latinprayer.org/learn/video/): 2nd conjugation. Veni vidi vici. Vide (See! Look! — singular imperative) - [Dico](https://latinprayer.org/learn/dico/): 3rd conjugation. Dixit Dominus Domino meo (The Lord said to my Lord) — Psalm 110:1 - [Venio](https://latinprayer.org/learn/venio/): 4th conjugation. Veni vidi vici (I came I saw I conquered) — Caesar. Adveniat (May it come) - [Do](https://latinprayer.org/learn/do/): 1st conjugation (irregular short -a). Da pacem Domine (Give peace O Lord) - [Facio](https://latinprayer.org/learn/facio/): 3rd conjugation -io. Fiat lux (Let there be light) — Gen 1:3. Fiat = subjunctive: let it be made - [Sum](https://latinprayer.org/learn/sum/): Irregular. Ego sum qui sum (I am who I am) — Ex 3:14. The most important Latin verb - [Populus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/populus/): 2nd declension. Vox populi vox Dei (The voice of the people is the voice of God) — proverb - [Nomen](https://latinprayer.org/learn/nomen/): 3rd declension neuter. Sanctificetur nomen tuum (Hallowed be thy name). In nomine Patris - [Pax](https://latinprayer.org/learn/pax/): 3rd declension. Dona nobis pacem (Grant us peace). Pax vobiscum (Peace be with you) - [Lux](https://latinprayer.org/learn/lux/): 3rd declension. Fiat lux (Let there be light) — Gen 1:3. Lux aeterna (Eternal light) - [Aqua](https://latinprayer.org/learn/aqua/): 1st declension. Fons aquae vivae (Fountain of living water) — Jer 2:13. Aqua vitae (Water of life) - [Terra](https://latinprayer.org/learn/terra/): 1st declension. In terra pax hominibus (On earth peace to people) — Luke 2:14 - [Mors](https://latinprayer.org/learn/mors/): 3rd declension. Hora mortis nostrae (At the hour of our death). Memento mori (Remember death) - [Vita](https://latinprayer.org/learn/vita/): 1st declension. Ego sum via et veritas et vita (I am the way the truth and the life) — John 14:6 - [Manus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/manus/): 4th declension. In manus tuas commendo spiritum meum (Into your hands I commend my spirit) — Luke 23:46 - [Cor](https://latinprayer.org/learn/cor/): 3rd declension neuter. Sursum corda (Lift up your hearts). Cor mundum crea in me Deus — Ps 51:10 - [Corpus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/corpus/): 3rd declension neuter. Corpus Christi (Body of Christ). Ave verum corpus (Hail true body) - [Anima](https://latinprayer.org/learn/anima/): 1st declension. Magnificat anima mea Dominum (My soul magnifies the Lord) — Luke 1:46 - [Mater](https://latinprayer.org/learn/mater/): 3rd declension. Mater Dei (Mother of God). Stabat Mater dolorosa (The sorrowful Mother stood) - [Mulier](https://latinprayer.org/learn/mulier/): 3rd declension. Mulier ecce filius tuus (Woman behold your son) — John 19:26 - [Vir](https://latinprayer.org/learn/vir/): 2nd declension. Vir bonus dicendi peritus (A good man skilled in speaking) — Cato the Elder - [Homo](https://latinprayer.org/learn/homo/): 3rd declension. Ecce homo (Behold the man) — John 19:5. Homo = any human being; distinct from vir - [Sacramentum](https://latinprayer.org/learn/sacramentum/): 2nd declension neuter. Tantum ergo sacramentum (So great a sacrament). From sacrare (to consecrate) - [Verbum](https://latinprayer.org/learn/verbum/): 2nd declension neuter. In principio erat Verbum (In the beginning was the Word) — John 1:1 - [Caelum](https://latinprayer.org/learn/caelum/): 2nd declension neuter. Pater noster qui es in caelis. Often used in plural caelis - [Regnum](https://latinprayer.org/learn/regnum/): 2nd declension neuter. Adveniat regnum tuum (Thy kingdom come) — Pater Noster - [Ecclesia](https://latinprayer.org/learn/ecclesia/): 1st declension. Sanctam catholicam et apostolicam Ecclesiam. From Greek ekklesia (assembly) - [Crux](https://latinprayer.org/learn/crux/): 3rd declension. Per signum crucis (By the sign of the cross). Signum crucis - [Gratia](https://latinprayer.org/learn/gratia/): 1st declension. Gratia plena (Full of grace) — Luke 1:28. Deo gratias (Thanks be to God) - [Gloria](https://latinprayer.org/learn/gloria/): 1st declension. Gloria Patri et Filio (Glory to the Father and to the Son). Gloria in excelsis Deo - [Angelus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/angelus/): 2nd declension. Angelus Domini nuntiavit Mariae (The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary). From Greek angelos - [Maria](https://latinprayer.org/learn/maria/): 1st declension. Ave Maria gratia plena (Hail Mary full of grace) — Luke 1:28 - [Filius](https://latinprayer.org/learn/filius/): 2nd declension. In nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti. Filius Dei (Son of God) - [Pater](https://latinprayer.org/learn/pater/): 3rd declension. Pater noster qui es in caelis (Our Father who art in heaven) - [Spiritus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/spiritus/): 4th declension. Spiritus Sanctus (Holy Spirit). Same form in nominative and genitive singular - [Christus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/christus/): 2nd declension. Iesus Christus Dominus noster (Jesus Christ our Lord). From Greek christos - [Dominus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/dominus/): 2nd declension. Dominus vobiscum (The Lord be with you). From domus (house) — master of the house - [Deus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/deus/): 2nd declension. Deus meus Deus meus (My God my God) — Matt 27:46. Most frequent noun in prayers - [Nihil](https://latinprayer.org/learn/nihil/): Nihil novi sub sole (Nothing new under the sun) — Eccl 1:9. Ex nihilo (Out of nothing) - [Quis](https://latinprayer.org/learn/quis/): Quid est veritas? (What is truth?) — John 18:38. Quis ut Deus? (Who is like God?) — Michael - [Omnis](https://latinprayer.org/learn/omnis/): Omnia vincit amor (Love conquers all) — Virgil. Omnes gentes (All nations) - [Ipse](https://latinprayer.org/learn/ipse/): Per ipsum et cum ipso et in ipso (Through him and with him and in him) — Doxology - [Hic](https://latinprayer.org/learn/hic/): Hoc est corpus meum (This is my body) — Matt 26:26. Haec dies (This is the day) - [Ille](https://latinprayer.org/learn/ille/): Distant demonstrative pronoun. Frequently used as third-person pronoun in Vulgate - [Suus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/suus/): Refers back to the subject. Unusquisque in suo ordine (Each in his own order) — 1 Cor 15:23 - [Noster](https://latinprayer.org/learn/noster/): Pater noster (Our Father). Panem nostrum quotidianum (Our daily bread) - [Tuus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/tuus/): Fiat voluntas tua (Thy will be done). Adveniat regnum tuum (Thy kingdom come) - [Meus](https://latinprayer.org/learn/meus/): Deus meus (My God). Anima mea (My soul). Fiat mihi (Be it done to me) - [Qui](https://latinprayer.org/learn/qui/): Qui tollis peccata mundi (Who takes away the sins of the world) — Agnus Dei - [Vos](https://latinprayer.org/learn/vos/): Vos estis sal terrae (You are the salt of the earth) — Matt 5:13 - [Nos](https://latinprayer.org/learn/nos/): Ora pro nobis (Pray for us). Nobis = dative/ablative form of nos - [Tu](https://latinprayer.org/learn/tu/): Tu es Petrus (You are Peter) — Matt 16:18. Tu solus Sanctus (You alone are holy) - [Ego](https://latinprayer.org/learn/ego/): Ego sum qui sum (I am who I am) — Exodus 3:14. Ego sum via (I am the way) — John 14:6 - [Post](https://latinprayer.org/learn/post/): Post tenebras lux (After darkness light) — motto of Geneva - [Ante](https://latinprayer.org/learn/ante/): Ante omnia saecula (Before all ages) — Nicene Creed - [Ergo](https://latinprayer.org/learn/ergo/): Cogito ergo sum (I think therefore I am) — Descartes - [Etiam](https://latinprayer.org/learn/etiam/): Crucifixus etiam pro nobis (He was even crucified for us) — Nicene Creed - [Ecce](https://latinprayer.org/learn/ecce/): Ecce homo (Behold the man) — John 19:5. Ecce Agnus Dei (Behold the Lamb of God) - [Semper](https://latinprayer.org/learn/semper/): Semper fidelis (Always faithful). Nunc et semper (Now and always) - [Nunc](https://latinprayer.org/learn/nunc/): Nunc dimittis servum tuum Domine (Now you dismiss your servant O Lord) — Luke 2:29 - [Quia](https://latinprayer.org/learn/quia/): Quia fecit mihi magna qui potens est (For he who is mighty has done great things for me) — Luke 1:49 - [Sicut](https://latinprayer.org/learn/sicut/): Sicut erat in principio (As it was in the beginning) — Gloria Patri - [De](https://latinprayer.org/learn/de/): De profundis clamavi ad te Domine (Out of the depths I cry to you O Lord) — Psalm 130:1 - [Ex](https://latinprayer.org/learn/ex/): Ex nihilo nihil fit (Nothing comes from nothing) — Lucretius. Ex Maria Virgine (Of the Virgin Mary) - [Cum](https://latinprayer.org/learn/cum/): Et cum spiritu tuo (And with your spirit). Cum Sancto Spiritu (With the Holy Spirit) - [Per](https://latinprayer.org/learn/per/): Per aspera ad astra (Through hardship to the stars). Per Christum Dominum nostrum (Through Christ our Lord) - [Ad](https://latinprayer.org/learn/ad/): Ad maiorem Dei gloriam (For the greater glory of God) — Jesuit motto - [Sed](https://latinprayer.org/learn/sed/): Non mea voluntas sed tua fiat (Not my will but yours be done) — Luke 22:42 - [Non](https://latinprayer.org/learn/non/): Non nobis Domine non nobis (Not unto us O Lord) — Psalm 115:1 - [In](https://latinprayer.org/learn/in/): In principio erat Verbum (In the beginning was the Word) — John 1:1 - [Et](https://latinprayer.org/learn/et/): Most common Latin word. Pater et Filius et Spiritus Sanctus (Father and Son and Holy Spirit) ## Saints - [Ss. Peter & Paul](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saints-peter-and-paul/): Saints Peter and Paul, the twin pillars of the apostolic Church, are honoured together on June 29 — the day tradition assigns to their martyrdom… - [Guntram of Burgundy](https://latinprayer.org/saints/guntram-of-burgundy/): Guntram was a Merovingian king of Burgundy in the sixth century, honored for his generosity to the Church and the poor. Gregory of Tours recorded… - [Rupert of Salzburg](https://latinprayer.org/saints/rupert-of-salzburg/): Rupert was a bishop and missionary who evangelized Bavaria and the lands along the Danube in the late seventh century. He founded the monastery of… - [Ludger of Münster](https://latinprayer.org/saints/ludger-of-munster/): Ludger was a Frisian missionary and the first Bishop of Münster. Educated in Utrecht and York under Alcuin, he spent years preaching among the Frisians… - [John Fisher](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-john-fisher/): Saint John Fisher was the Bishop of Rochester and one of the foremost Catholic scholars of Tudor England. Born in 1469 in Beverley, Yorkshire, he… - [Pius X](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-pius-x/): Saint Pius X, born Giuseppe Melchiorre Sarto in 1835, served as Pope from 1903 to 1914 under the motto Instaurare omnia in Christo — to… - [Gianna Beretta Molla](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-gianna-beretta-molla/): Saint Gianna Beretta Molla was an Italian pediatrician and mother who chose to sacrifice her own life rather than terminate her pregnancy or undergo treatment… - [John Paul II](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-john-paul-ii/): Saint John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła in 1920 in Wadowice, Poland, served as Pope from 1978 to 2005 — one of the longest… - [Mother Teresa](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-mother-teresa/): Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta was an Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun who founded the Missionaries of Charity in 1950. Born Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu in 1910… - [Josemaría Escrivá](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-josemaria-escriva/): Saint Josemaría Escrivá was a Spanish priest who founded Opus Dei in 1928, a Catholic institution that emphasizes the universal call to holiness in everyday… - [Faustina Kowalska](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-faustina-kowalska/): Saint Faustina Kowalska was a Polish nun of the Congregation of the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy. Born Helena Kowalska in 1905, she received… - [Edith Stein](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-edith-stein/): Saint Edith Stein, also known as Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, was a German Jewish philosopher who converted to Catholicism and became a Carmelite… - [Maximilian Kolbe](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-maximilian-kolbe/): Saint Maximilian Kolbe was a Polish Franciscan friar who volunteered to die in place of a stranger at the Auschwitz concentration camp in 1941. Born… - [Padre Pio](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-padre-pio/): Saint Padre Pio of Pietrelcina was an Italian Capuchin friar who bore the stigmata for fifty years. Born Francesco Forgione in 1887, he experienced mystical… - [André Bessette](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-andre-bessette/): Saint André Bessette was a humble Holy Cross brother from Quebec, Canada, known for his extraordinary devotion to Saint Joseph. Born in 1845, he was… - [Charles de Foucauld](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-charles-de-foucauld/): Saint Charles de Foucauld was a French priest, hermit, and mystic who lived among the Tuareg people in the Sahara Desert. Born into a wealthy… - [Katharine Drexel](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-katharine-drexel/): Saint Katharine Drexel was an American heiress who gave up her vast fortune to found the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, dedicated to serving African… - [Frances Xavier Cabrini](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-frances-xavier-cabrini/): Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini was the first naturalized American citizen to be canonized. Born in Italy in 1850, she founded the Missionary Sisters of the… - [Elizabeth Ann Seton](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-elizabeth-ann-seton/): Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton was the first native-born American citizen to be canonized. Born in New York in 1774, she was raised Episcopalian and converted… - [John Henry Newman](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-john-henry-newman/): Saint John Henry Newman was an English theologian and cardinal who converted from Anglicanism to Catholicism in 1845. Born in London in 1801, he was… - [John Bosco](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-john-bosco/): Saint John Bosco was an Italian priest who founded the Salesians, dedicated to the education of disadvantaged youth. Born in 1815 in Piedmont, he grew… - [Damien of Molokai](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-damien-of-molokai/): Saint Damien of Molokai was a Belgian priest of the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts who devoted his life to caring for lepers on the… - [John Vianney](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-john-vianney/): Saint John Vianney, the Curé of Ars, is the patron saint of parish priests. Born in France in 1786, he struggled with his studies but… - [Bernadette Soubirous](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-bernadette-soubirous/): Saint Bernadette Soubirous was a young French girl to whom the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared eighteen times at the grotto of Massabielle in Lourdes in… - [Kateri Tekakwitha](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-kateri-tekakwitha/): Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, known as the "Lily of the Mohawks," was the first Native American to be canonized. Born in 1656 in present-day New York… - [Juan Diego](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-juan-diego/): Saint Juan Diego was an indigenous Mexican convert to whom the Virgin Mary appeared on the hill of Tepeyac near Mexico City in December 1531.… - [Camillus de Lellis](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-camillus-de-lellis/): Saint Camillus de Lellis was an Italian priest who founded the Camillians, a religious order dedicated to the care of the sick. Born in 1550,… - [Peter Claver](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-peter-claver/): Saint Peter Claver was a Spanish Jesuit priest who dedicated his life to serving enslaved Africans in Cartagena, Colombia. Born in 1580, he declared himself… - [Rose of Lima](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-rose-of-lima/): Saint Rose of Lima was the first saint born in the Americas to be canonized. Born Isabel Flores de Oliva in Lima, Peru, in 1586,… - [John of the Cross](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-john-of-the-cross/): Saint John of the Cross was a Spanish Carmelite friar, mystic, and Doctor of the Church. Born in 1542, he joined Saint Teresa of Ávila… - [Charles Borromeo](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-charles-borromeo/): Saint Charles Borromeo was the Archbishop of Milan and a key figure in the Counter-Reformation. Born into Italian nobility in 1538, he was instrumental in… - [Philip Neri](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-philip-neri/): Saint Philip Neri, known as the "Apostle of Rome" and the "Humorous Saint," was an Italian priest who founded the Congregation of the Oratory. Born… - [Francis Xavier](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-francis-xavier/): Saint Francis Xavier was a Navarrese-Basque Jesuit missionary who is considered one of the greatest missionaries since Saint Paul. Born in 1506, he co-founded the… - [Ignatius of Loyola](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-ignatius-of-loyola/): Saint Ignatius of Loyola was a Spanish Basque priest who founded the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1540. Born in 1491, he was a soldier… - [Peter Canisius](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-peter-canisius/): Saint Peter Canisius was a Dutch Jesuit and Doctor of the Church, known as the "Second Apostle of Germany." Born in 1521 in Nijmegen, he… - [Robert Bellarmine](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-robert-bellarmine/): Saint Robert Bellarmine was an Italian Jesuit and Doctor of the Church, one of the most important figures of the Counter-Reformation. Born in 1542, he… - [Norbert](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-norbert/): Saint Norbert was a German nobleman who founded the Premonstratensian Order (Norbertines) around 1120. After a dramatic conversion experience during a lightning storm, he gave… - [Rita of Cascia](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-rita-of-cascia/): Saint Rita of Cascia is known as the "Saint of the Impossible" for her powerful intercession in desperate causes. Born in 1381 in Umbria, Italy,… - [Monica](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-monica/): Saint Monica is the mother of Saint Augustine of Hippo. Born around 332 in North Africa, she spent decades praying and weeping for the conversion… - [Leo the Great](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-leo-the-great/): Pope Saint Leo the Great served as Pope from 440 to 461 and is one of only three popes called "the Great." He is best… - [Scholastica](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-scholastica/): Saint Scholastica was the twin sister of Saint Benedict of Nursia and is considered the foundress of Benedictine nuns. Born around 480, she dedicated herself… - [Francis de Sales](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-francis-de-sales/): Saint Francis de Sales was the Bishop of Geneva and a Doctor of the Church, known for his gentle approach to spiritual direction. Born in… - [Elizabeth of Hungary](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-elizabeth-of-hungary/): Saint Elizabeth of Hungary was a princess who devoted her short life to serving the poor and sick. Born in 1207, she was married at… - [Bridget of Sweden](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-bridget-of-sweden/): Saint Bridget of Sweden was a mystic, religious founder, and patron saint of Europe. Born into a noble Swedish family in 1303, she founded the… - [Isidore of Seville](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-isidore-of-seville/): Saint Isidore of Seville was Archbishop of Seville for over three decades and the last of the *Latin Fathers of the Church*. Born around 560,… - [Martin of Tours](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-martin-of-tours/): Saint Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier who became the Bishop of Tours in Gaul. Born around 316 in Pannonia, he is best known… - [Nicholas](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-nicholas/): Saint Nicholas was the Bishop of Myra in Lycia (modern-day Turkey) in the 4th century. He is one of the most popular saints in Christendom,… - [Joan of Arc](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-joan-of-arc/): Saint Joan of Arc was a French peasant girl who, guided by heavenly visions, led the French army to decisive victories during the Hundred Years'… - [Thomas More](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-thomas-more/): Saint Thomas More was an English lawyer, statesman, and Lord Chancellor who was executed in 1535 for refusing to acknowledge King Henry VIII as head… - [Bernard of Clairvaux](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-bernard-of-clairvaux/): Saint Bernard of Clairvaux was a French Cistercian monk and Doctor of the Church who lived from 1090 to 1153. He founded the monastery of… - [Catherine of Siena](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-catherine-of-siena/): Saint Catherine of Siena was an Italian mystic, theologian, and Doctor of the Church who lived from 1347 to 1380. A Dominican tertiary, she played… - [Clare of Assisi](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-clare-of-assisi/): Saint Clare of Assisi was an Italian saint and follower of Saint Francis of Assisi who founded the Order of Poor Ladies (now Poor Clares)… - [Dominic](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-dominic/): Saint Dominic de Guzmán was a Spanish priest who founded the Order of Preachers (Dominicans) in 1216. Born in Castile around 1170, he devoted his… - [Benedict of Nursia](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-benedict-of-nursia/): Saint Benedict of Nursia is the father of Western monasticism. Born around 480 in central Italy, he founded the famous monastery of Monte Cassino and… - [Hildegard of Bingen](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-hildegard-of-bingen/): Saint Hildegard of Bingen was a German Benedictine abbess, writer, composer, and polymath who lived from 1098 to 1179. She experienced mystical visions from childhood… - [Alphonsus Liguori](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-alphonsus-liguori/): Saint Alphonsus Liguori was an Italian bishop, theologian, and Doctor of the Church who founded the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists) in 1732.… - [Bonaventure](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-bonaventure/): Saint Bonaventure was an Italian Franciscan friar, theologian, and Doctor of the Church, known as the "Seraphic Doctor." Born around 1221, he served as Minister… - [Athanasius](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-athanasius/): Saint Athanasius of Alexandria was the great champion of Trinitarian orthodoxy against the Arian heresy. As Bishop of Alexandria from 328, he was exiled five… - [John Chrysostom](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-john-chrysostom/): Saint John Chrysostom, Archbishop of Constantinople, is one of the greatest preachers in Christian history. His surname "Chrysostom" means "Golden Mouth" in Greek, reflecting his… - [Basil the Great](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-basil-the-great/): Saint Basil the Great was the Bishop of Caesarea in Cappadocia and one of the Cappadocian Fathers. Born into a deeply Christian family around 330,… - [Gregory the Great](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-gregory-the-great/): Pope Saint Gregory the Great served as Pope from 590 to 604 and is one of the four original Doctors of the Church. A former… - [Ambrose](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-ambrose/): Saint Ambrose was the Bishop of Milan from 374 to 397 and one of the four original Doctors of the Church. A Roman governor before… - [Jerome](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-jerome/): Saint Jerome was a priest, theologian, and historian, best known for translating the Bible into Latin — the Vulgate — which became the standard text… - [Augustine of Hippo](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-augustine-of-hippo/): Saint Augustine of Hippo was one of the greatest theologians and philosophers in Christian history. Born in 354 in North Africa, he lived a dissolute… - [Perpetua](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-perpetua/): Saint Perpetua was a young noblewoman and nursing mother from Carthage who was martyred in 203 AD along with her slave Felicity and other companions.… - [Blaise](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-blaise/): Saint Blaise was a physician and Bishop of Sebastea in Armenia, martyred around 316 AD. According to tradition, while imprisoned he miraculously saved the life… - [Valentine](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-valentine/): Saint Valentine was a priest and physician in Rome who was martyred around 269 AD under Emperor Claudius II. According to tradition, he secretly married… - [Barbara](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-barbara/): Saint Barbara, according to tradition, was a young woman from the 3rd century whose pagan father locked her in a tower to preserve her from… - [Lawrence](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-lawrence/): Saint Lawrence was one of the seven deacons of Rome under Pope Sixtus II, martyred in 258 AD during the persecution of Emperor Valerian. When… - [George](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-george/): Saint George was a Roman soldier of Greek origin who was martyred during the Diocletian persecution around 303 AD. The famous legend of *Saint George… - [Lucy](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-lucy/): Saint Lucy was a young Christian woman from Syracuse, Sicily, martyred during the Diocletian persecution around 304 AD. Having consecrated her virginity to God, she… - [Agatha](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-agatha/): Saint Agatha was a noble Christian woman from Sicily who was martyred around 251 AD. She rejected the advances of the Roman prefect Quintianus and… - [Agnes](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-agnes/): Saint Agnes was a young Roman Christian martyred around 304 AD during the persecution of Diocletian. At only twelve or thirteen years of age, she… - [Sebastian](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-sebastian/): Saint Sebastian was a Christian soldier in the Roman army during the reign of Emperor Diocletian. When his faith was discovered, he was ordered to… - [Thomas the Apostle](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-thomas-the-apostle/): Saint Thomas the Apostle, also called "Doubting Thomas," is best known for initially refusing to believe in Christ's Resurrection until he could see and touch… - [Simon the Zealot](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-simon-the-zealot/): Saint Simon the Zealot was one of the twelve apostles. Called "the Zealot" or "the Canaanite" to distinguish him from Simon Peter, he may have… - [Philip](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-philip-the-apostle/): Saint Philip was one of the twelve apostles, from Bethsaida in Galilee. He was among the first called by Jesus and brought Nathanael (Bartholomew) to… - [Bartholomew](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-bartholomew/): Saint Bartholomew, often identified with Nathanael in the Gospel of John, was one of the twelve apostles. When Philip told him about Jesus of Nazareth,… - [Matthew](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-matthew/): Saint Matthew, also known as Levi, was a tax collector before Jesus called him to be one of the twelve apostles. He is the traditional… - [Andrew](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-andrew/): Saint Andrew was a fisherman and the first apostle called by Jesus, and the brother of Saint Peter. Originally a disciple of John the Baptist,… - [James the Greater](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-james-the-greater/): Saint James the Greater was one of the first apostles called by Jesus, the son of Zebedee and brother of John. He was present at… - [John the Apostle](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-john-the-apostle/): Saint John the Apostle, known as "the beloved disciple," was the son of Zebedee and brother of James. He was present at the Transfiguration and… - [Paul](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-paul/): Saint Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles, was originally a Pharisee named Saul who persecuted Christians. After his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus,… - [Peter](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-peter/): Saint Peter, originally a fisherman named Simon, was chosen by Jesus as the leader of the apostles and the first Pope. Jesus gave him the… - [Raphael the Archangel](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-raphael-the-archangel/): Saint Raphael the Archangel is one of the three archangels named in Scripture. In the Book of Tobit, he accompanies young Tobias on his journey,… - [Gabriel the Archangel](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-gabriel-the-archangel/): Saint Gabriel the Archangel is one of the three archangels named in Scripture. He announced the birth of John the Baptist to Zechariah, and most… - [Martha](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-martha/): Saint Martha of Bethany was the sister of Mary and Lazarus, and a close friend of Jesus Christ. Known for her hospitality and service, she… - [Luke](https://latinprayer.org/saints/luke/): Saint Luke the Evangelist was a physician and companion of Saint Paul, and the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the… - [Stephen](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-stephen/): Saint Stephen was the first Christian martyr, one of the seven deacons appointed by the apostles to care for the poor. Known for his wisdom… - [Mary Magdalene](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-mary-magdalene/): Saint Mary Magdalene was one of the most devoted followers of Jesus Christ. She was present at the Crucifixion and was the first witness of… - [John the Baptist](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-john-the-baptist/): Saint John the Baptist, the forerunner of Christ, was the son of Zechariah and Elizabeth. He lived an ascetic life in the desert and preached… - [Joachim](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-joachim/): Saint Joachim is venerated as the father of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandfather of Jesus Christ. According to tradition, he and his wife Anne… - [Anne](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-anne/): Saint Anne is venerated as the mother of the Blessed Virgin Mary and grandmother of Jesus Christ. Though not mentioned in the canonical Gospels, she… - [Mary](https://latinprayer.org/saints/blessed-virgin-mary/): The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, is the most venerated saint in the Catholic Church. Chosen by God to bear His Son Jesus Christ,… - [Teresa of Ávila](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-teresa-of-avila/): Saint Teresa of Ávila was a Spanish Carmelite nun, mystic, and Doctor of the Church who lived from 1515 to 1582. She reformed the Carmelite… - [Jude Thaddeus](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-jude-thaddeus/): Saint Jude Thaddeus, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus, is the patron saint of desperate cases and lost causes. Not to be confused with… - [Christopher](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-christopher/): Saint Christopher is one of the most popular saints in Eastern and Western Christianity. According to legend, he was a giant of a man who… - [Michael the Archangel](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-michael-the-archangel/): Saint Michael the Archangel is one of the principal angels in Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions. In Catholic teaching, he is the leader of the… - [Cecilia](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-cecilia/): Saint Cecilia is a revered early Christian martyr who lived in the 2nd or 3rd century. According to tradition, she was a Roman noblewoman who… - [Thomas Aquinas](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-thomas-aquinas/): Saint Thomas Aquinas was an Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, and theologian who lived from 1225 to 1274. His monumental work, the Summa Theologica, remains one… - [Anthony of Padua](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-anthony-of-padua/): Saint Anthony of Padua was a Portuguese Franciscan friar and Doctor of the Church, renowned for his powerful preaching and devotion to the poor. Born… - [Thérèse of Lisieux](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-therese-of-lisieux/): Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, also known as "The Little Flower," was a French Carmelite nun who lived from 1873 to 1897. Despite dying at just… - [Patrick](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-patrick/): Saint Patrick, the Apostle of Ireland, was born in Roman Britain around 385 AD. Captured by Irish raiders at age sixteen, he spent six years… - [Francis of Assisi](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-francis-of-assisi/): Saint Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone in 1181, founded the Franciscan Order. After a youth of wealth and military ambition, he… - [Joseph](https://latinprayer.org/saints/saint-joseph/): Saint Joseph, the foster father of Jesus and husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is one of the most beloved saints in the Catholic tradition.… ## Social Posts - [Et dimítte nobis débita nostra](https://latinprayer.org/social-post/et-dimitte-nobis-debita-nostra/): Et dimítte nobis débita nostra, sicut et nos dimíttimus debitóribus nostris. - [Ave María, grátia plena...](https://latinprayer.org/social-post/200208/): Ave María, grátia plena, Dóminus tecum! - [Ne nos indúcas in tentatiónem](https://latinprayer.org/social-post/200177/) - [Credo in unum Deum](https://latinprayer.org/social-post/200152/) - [In nomine Patris, et...](https://latinprayer.org/social-post/200149/)