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Sub Tuum Præsidium (Ancient Greek: Ὑπὸ τὴν σὴν εὐσπλαγχνίαν; English: Under your Protection) is an ancient Christian hymn and prayer dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The hymn enumerates the three Marian truths: her special election by God the Father , the doctrine of perpetual virginity by the Holy Ghost , and ...
Devotees praying to Santa Muerte in Mexico. Santa Muerte can be translated into English as either "Saint Death" or "Holy Death", although R. Andrew Chesnut, Ph.D. in Latin American history and professor of Religious studies, believes that the former is a more accurate translation because it "better reveals" her identity as a folk saint.
In the Irish (Hiberno-Scottish) monastic tradition, a lorica is a prayer recited for protection. It is essentially a 'protection prayer' in which the petitioner invokes all the power of God as a safeguard against evil in its many forms. The Latin word lōrīca originally meant "armour" (body armor, in the sense of chainmail or cuirass).
Reading a powerful prayer for protection can give us an extra feeling of safety and a sense of comfort, knowing that God is listening. After all, God is always watching out for us , even when we ...
"The Lord will protect you from all evil; God will protect your very life. The Lord will protect you on your journeys whether going or coming from now until forever from now." — Psalm 121:7-8
Healing Prayer for a Sick Friend. Lord, I'm grateful to be alive! Today, I will not ask for anything for myself. I just want to pray for my friend who is sick. May Your comfort be upon my friend's ...
O glorious prince St. Michael, chief and commander of the heavenly hosts, guardian of souls, vanquisher of rebel spirits, servant in the house of the Divine King and our admirable guide, you who shine with excellence and superhuman virtue deliver us from all evil, who turn to you with confidence and enable us by your gracious protection to ...
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle; be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray: and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and all of the other evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen