Laudémus Christum, qui díligit Ecclésiam eámque nutrit et fovet. Eum fidénter
rogémus clamántes:
Let us praise Christ, who loves His Church, nurtures it and promotes it. Let us beg Him with confidence:
Adímple vota pópuli tui, Dómine.
Answer the requests of Thy people, Lord.
Dómine Iesu, fac ut omnes hómines salvi fiant,
Lord Jesus, may all men be saved,
— et ad agnitiónem véniant veritátis.
- and come unto the knowledge of the truth.
Custódi Papam nostrum N. et Epíscopum N.,
Guard our Pope N. and our Bishop N.,
— adiutórium illis tuæ virtútis impénde.
- grant them Thy help and strength.
Cónsule iis, qui iustum sibi opus exóptant,
Advising all those who seek a just job
— ut vitam læti tránsigant et secúri.
- so they can live in joy and security.
Fias, Dómine, refúgium páuperi,
Make Yourself, Lord, the refuge of the poor,
— sis ei adiútor in tribulatióne.
- be their help in tribulation.
Tibi commendámus quos, dum víverent, sacro ministério decorásti;
We commend to Thee those who in their lives have assumed the sacred ministry;
— in cælésti sede te célebrent sine fine.
- that they celebrate Thou endlessly in the throne of heaven.
