The Latin Prayer Podcast

In this episode, we'll be looking at ways to make your Lent not just simply the taking up and putting down of things for 40 days only to abandon them at Easter. Rather we explore ways to grow closer to our Lord by becoming who He created us to be and using practices to accomplish this. Enjoy! Book List: The Imitation of Christ: https://amzn.to/4144CZK Practising the Prescense of God: https://amzn....

In this episode, we'll be learning the Nunc Dimittis. Enjoy! English Version: Nunc Dimittis Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, According to thy word in peace; Because my eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples: A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel. Latin Version: Nunc Dimittis Nunc dimittis servum tuum,...

In this episode, we'll be discussing the significance of Candlemas, the laws and rituals surrounding purification, the presentation of Jesus, the poverty of the Holy Family, and the encounter between the Holy Family and Holy Simeon and Anna the Prophetess. English Version: Nunc Dimittis Now dismiss Thy servant, O Lord, In peace, according to Thy word: For mine own eyes hath seen Thy salvation, Whi...

Today we prepare for the upcoming feast of St. Brigid of Ireland by looking at her history and traditional customs for both the Eve and Feast Day. Prayer to St. Brigid on Christian Perfection O Glorious St. Bridget, Patroness of Ireland, protect the Catholic Church and preserve the true Faith in every heart, at home and abroad. Obtain for us the grace to walk faithfully in the path of Christian pe...

Today read through Pope Leo XIII's 5th Encyclical on the Holy Rosary. The full text can be found here: https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_22091891_octobri-mense.html The Latin Prayer Podcast is on Patreon -  for those of you who are able to financially support the podcast please Click Here (https://www.patreon.com/thelatinprayerpodcast). A huge thank you...

Today we take a deeper look that these mysterious men who briefly appear in Sacred Scripture to adore our Lord. We look at the significance of their gifts, who they were, where they ended up and how they are venerated today. The Latin Prayer Podcast is on Patreon -  for those of you who are able to financially support the podcast please Click Here (https://www.patreon.com/thelatinprayerpodcast). A...

A simple practice to elevate your Sunday meal as a family above every other meal this week! Sunday Holy Family Meal Prayer Card: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/enduw9/Sunday_Holy_Family_Meal_Prayer861h4.pdf (Print on thicker paper and fold in half) The Latin Prayer Podcast is on Patreon -  for those of you who are able to financially support the podcast please Click Here (https://www.patreon.com/...

Today we take a look at the Feast of the Epiphany and the Blessing of Chalk, Epiphany Water and how we can start off 2023 imploring God for His blessing on our homes and families. Priest Epiphany Blessing: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/2grxa4/Priest_Epiphany_Blessing67ug4.pdf Family Epiphany Blessing: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/eyvcsq/Family_Epiphany_Blessinga54qc.pdf The Latin Prayer Podca...

Today we will be taking advantage of the rich traditions of the church specifically the plenary indulgence for January 1. In order to receive the indulgence, the three usual conditions of going to confession, receiving Holy Communion, and praying for the intentions of the Holy Father must also be met. Come Holy Ghost Come, Holy Spirit, Creator blest, and in our souls take up Thy rest; come with Th...

Today we will be taking advantage of the rich traditions of the church specifically the plenary indulgence for December 31. In order to receive the indulgence, the three usual conditions of going to confession, receiving Holy Communion, and praying for the intentions of the Holy Father must also be met. Te Deum O God, we praise Thee, and acknowledge Thee to be the supreme Lord.  Everlasting Father...

Today we will be taking advantage of the rich traditions of the church specifically the plenary indulgences for December 31 and January 1. In order to receive the indulgence, the three usual conditions of going to confession, receiving Holy Communion, and praying for the intentions of the Holy Father must also be met. Also, please join me in praying for the repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Bene...

Merry Christmas to you all! 24 December: O Thou that sittest upon the cherubim, God of hosts, come, show Thy face, and we shall be saved. Recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory be. O Thou that sittest upon the cherubim, God of hosts, come, show Thy face, and we shall be saved. Christmas O Antiphons Link: https://www.fisheaters.com/customsadvent10.html Christmas Novena Link: https://ww...

Happy Fourth Week of Advent! This is the Christmas Novena that follows the O Antiphons every day right up to Christmas Eve. Enjoy! 23 December: O Emmanuel, our King and our Law-giver, Longing of the Gentiles, yea, and salvation thereof, come to save us, O Lord our God! Recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory be. O Emmanuel, our King and our Law-giver, Longing of the Gentiles, yea, and...

Happy Fourth Week of Advent! This is the Christmas Novena that follows the O Antiphons every day right up to Christmas Eve. Enjoy! 22 December: O King of the Gentiles, yea, and desire thereof! O Corner-stone, that makest of two one, come to save man, whom Thou hast made out of the dust of the earth! Recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory be. O King of the Gentiles, yea, and desire the...

Happy Fourth Week of Advent! This is the Christmas Novena that follows the O Antiphons every day right up to Christmas Eve. Enjoy! 21 December: O Dayspring, Brightness of the everlasting light, Son of justice, come to give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death! Recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory be. O Dayspring, Brightness of the everlasting light, Son of j...

Happy Fourth Week of Advent! This is the Christmas Novena that follows the O Antiphons every day right up to Christmas Eve. Enjoy! 20 December: O Key of David, and Sceptre of the house of Israel, that openeth and no man shutteth, and shutteth and no man openeth, come to liberate the prisoner from the prison, and them that sit in darkness, and in the shadow of death. Recite one Our Father, one Hail...

Happy Fourth Week of Advent! This is the Christmas Novena that follows the O Antiphons every day right up to Christmas Eve. Enjoy! December 19 O Root of Jesse, who standest as the standard of the people ; before whom Kings shall not open their lips; to whom the nations shall pray: come and deliver us; tarry now no more. Recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory be. O Root of Jesse, who s...

Happy Fourth Week of Advent! This is the Christmas Novena that follows the O Antiphons every day right up to Christmas Eve. Enjoy! 18 December: O Adonai, and Ruler of the house of Israel, Who didst appear unto Moses in the burning bush, and gavest him the law in Sinai, come to redeem us with an outstretched arm! Recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory be. O Adonai, and Ruler of the hou...

Happy Third (Gaudete) Week of Advent! This is the Christmas Novena that follows the O Antiphons every day right up to Christmas Eve. Enjoy! 17 December:  O Wisdom that comest out of the mouth of the Most High, that reachest from one end to another, and orderest all things mightily and sweetly, come to teach us the way of prudence!  Recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory be. O Wisdom t...

Happy Third (Gaudete) Week of Advent! What are the O Antiphons? I take a closer look at the TLM Gospel of Gaudete Sunday & do a deep dive into the 1000+ year old tradition in the Catholic Church the O Antiphons.   O Antiphons Resource Page: https://www.fisheaters.com/customsadvent10.html   Spotify Music, Advent Calendar, Wreath Blessing & More! Advent at Ephesus Matt Maher - The Advent of Christma...

Happy Third (Gaudete) Week of Advent! This is the Christmas Novena that follows the O Antiphons every day right up to Christmas Eve. Enjoy! 16 December: O Shepherd that rulest Israel, Thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep, come to guide and comfort us. Recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory be. O Shepherd that rulest Israel, Thou that leadest Joseph like a sheep, come to guide and com...

Happy Second Week of Advent! Spotify Music, Advent Calendar, Wreath Blessing & More! Advent at Ephesus Matt Maher - The Advent of Christmas Waiting Songs Liturgical Calendar - From Liturgy of the Home Advent Wreath Blessing - From joy Filled Family St. Andrew Novena Catena Aurea Links: Catena Aurea: Matthew  Catena Aurea: Mark Catena Aurea: Luke Catena Aurea: John   Please check out our Resources,...

Happy First Week of Advent! Spotify Music, Advent Calendar, Wreath Blessing & More! Advent at Ephesus Matt Maher - The Advent of Christmas Waiting Songs Liturgical Calendar - From Liturgy of the Home Advent Wreath Blessing - From joy Filled Family St. Andrew Novena Catena Aurea Links: Catena Aurea: Matthew  Catena Aurea: Mark Catena Aurea: Luke Catena Aurea: John   Please check out our Resources,...

Here is the Nicene Creed (Symbolum Nicaenum) in Latin & English. CREDO in unum Deum, Patrem omnipotentem, factorem caeli et terrae, visibilium omnium et invisibilium.    I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible.   Et in unum Dominum Iesum Christum, Filium Dei **unigenitum,  ex Patre natum ante omnia saecula. Deum de Deo, Lumen de Lum...

Pope Leo XIII's 4th Encyclical on the Holy Rosary VI È BEN NOTO ENCYCLICAL OF POPE LEO XIII ON THE ROSARY AND PUBLIC LIFE*   To the Bishops of Italy. Venerable Brethren, You know how We place amid present dangers Our confidence in the Glorious Virginof the Holy Rosary, for the safety and prosperity of Christendom and the peaceand tranquillity of the Church. Mindful that in moments of great trial,...