

It is a valuable addition to any home library and a wonderful aid for those who wish to familiarize themselves with the Church’s premier language of prayer and worship."

In a way both beautiful and accessible, Oremus provides a wealth of Catholic prayers for the People of God. "This book represents an inspiring continuation of the Second Vatican Council’s desire to form the faithful through a deeper appreciation of the Latin language. It can be used as a prayer book for individuals, classrooms, families, and small groups. Oremus includes an introduction, ecclesiastical Latin pronunciation guide, index, and accent markings throughout the text. Prayers of and to saints-Te Deum and Suscipe.Louis de Montfort in his preparation for Total Consecration to Mary-Veni Creator and Ave Maris Stella and Prayers for morning, evening, and night-Benedictus, Magnificat, Nunc Dimittis.Prayers for Eucharistic Adoration-O Salutaris, Laudes Divinae, and Anima Christi.The prayers of the Rosary-Pater Noster, Gloria Patri, and Salve Regina.Oremus is a collection of cherished prayers in Latin-the exact words prayed by many of the saints over the centuries-including: Pope Francis’s Twitter account in Latin has grown from 100,000 followers in 2013 to more than almost a million in 2020 and there is a growing interest by Catholics to learn traditional prayers in Latin. Traditional Latin prayers such as the Ave Maria, Sancte Michael, and Tantum Ergo are presented side-by-side with their literal English translations in this extraordinary collection. Oremus allows Catholics to experience anew-or for the first time-the beauty and rich spiritual heritage of the language used for almost two-thousand years in the scriptures, liturgy, and prayers of the Church.
