Old St. Mary's Church: Latin Prayers

Latin Prayers and Hymns

Benedictio Mensae (Blessings Before and After Meals)

Benedic, Domine, nos et haec tua dona quae de tua largitate sumus sumpturi. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.

Ante prandium;

Mensae coelestis participes faciat nos, Rex aeternae gloriae. Amen.

Ante cenam;

Ad coenam vitae aeternae perducat nos, Rex aeternae gloriae. Amen.

Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Add for midday;

May the King of everlasting glory make us partakers of the heavenly table. Amen.

Add for evening;

May the King of ever-lasting glory lead us to the banquet of life eternal. Amen.

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