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"But if, in any layman who is indeed imbued with literature, ignorance of the Latin language, which we can truly call the 'catholic' language, indicates a certain sluggishness in his love toward the Church, how much more fitting it is that each and every cleric should be adequately practiced and skilled in that language!" - Pius XI
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Grant unto thy Church, we beseech Thee, O merciful God, that She, being gathered together by the Holy Ghost, may be in no wise troubled by attack from her foes. O God, who by sin art offended and by penance pacified, mercifully regard the prayers of Thy people making supplication unto Thee,and turn away the scourges of Thine anger which we deserve for our sins. Almighty and Everlasting God, in whose Hand are the power and the government of every realm: look down upon and help the Christian people that the heathen nations who trust in the fierceness of their own might may be crushed by the power of thine Arm. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, who liveth and reigneth with Thee in the unity of the Holy Ghost, God, world without end. R. Amen.
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Praying hard, I hope everything is ok!
Praying for you Father, and all of your intentions.
Yes, shall do.
Praying for you right now, Father
Ave Maria gratia plena…
Included in My Rosary tonight.
Rosary on the way, Father and I’ll ask St Anthony and St John Vianney to join me in making the prayers efficacious.
Please know Father you will be in my prayers this evening.
Salve, Pater Z!
Consider it done!
+Pax et bonum!+
Eternal Father,
We offer You the Body and Blood,
Soul and Divinity, of Your Dearly Beloved Son
Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins, and those of the whole world.
For the sake of His Sorrowful Passion,
Have Mercy on us and on the whole world.
Of course.
An hour of prayer has been offered for Father John Zuhlsdorf in his time of need. Peace be with you, Father.
You’ve got it, Fr. Z. You wouldn’t ask if it weren’t important.
Praying, Father Z!
Yes, absolutely.
Hail Mary said! Will continue….
For Fr. Z; Peace of Christ be with you Father (this a prayer I sometimes need in times of conflict or disappointment):
Lord Jesus,
teach me to be sweet and gentle in all the events of my life;
in disappointments,
in the thoughtlessness of others,
in the insincerity of those I trusted,
in the unfaithfulness of those on whom I relied.
Let me put myself aside
to think of the unhappiness of others,
to hide my little pains and heartaches,
so that I may be the only one to suffer from them.
Teach me to profit by the suffering that comes across my path.
Let me so use it that it may mellow me,
not harden or embitter me,
that it may make me patient, not irritable,
that it may make me broad in my forgiveness, not haughty and overbearing.
May no one be less good for having come within my influence;
no one less pure, less true, less kind, less noble
for having been a fellow traveler in our journey toward Eternal Life.
As I go about my rounds from one distraction to another,
let me whisper from time to time, a word of love to you.
May my life be lived in the supernatural, full of power for good,
and strong in its purpose of sanctity.
May I know you more clearly,
love you more dearly, and follow you more nearly day by day.
Amen.
Count on it Father.
Daily already, but will pray more. Rosary today.
Praying now
on it
Dear God whatever it is Fr. Z wants or needs right now, please Lord, hear our prayers. Our Lady, please pray for Fr. Z’s intentions, amen. All the angels and saints, pray for Fr. Z’s intentions. Amen.
Prayed a Rosary and fasting for you today Father.
Praying for you Father.
Mother Mary, please cover Father Z with your mantle, and present his intentions to Jesus in your hands with all your power God has given you to help us.
Prayed for your intentions just now and will remember you in my evening rosary, Father Z.
Praying!! God bless you Fr. Z, and all that is in your heart.
You got it.
Done just now.
So you don’t want to be a Bishop? Is that it?
Anyway, more prayers.
Prayers said for you Father.
You’ve got my prayers Father. May God Bless you.
Father, I’m praying for you. I hope what ever it is comes to a good resolution. Happy Father’s day to you.
A Rosary during my hour at Adoration Chapel.
A bit late, but praying.
Prayers offered.
May God bless you Fr Z and Our Lady of Consolation hold you close.
Done.