Imperator Αὐτοκράτωρ 𝔸𝕋𝕣𝕒𝕕ℂ𝕒𝕥𝕙𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕔 ⳩

St. Jude, Patron of Hope, pray for my little one. May he always know and love Our Lord Jesus Christ, remain faithful to His Holy Church, and seek Heaven above all else.

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen. O Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, as the evening shadows deepen and the world prepareth for rest, I turn my heart away from earthly concerns and lift it unto Thee. Deo gratias, Domine, for another day. Thank Thee for the life Thou hast preserved, for the blessings Thou hast bestowed, for my family and those whom I love, and for every hidden grace by which Thy Providence hath guided me. Above all, I thank Thee for the gift of the Holy Catholic Faith, for the infinite love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and for the promise of eternal life. O Lord, as this day passeth into eternity, I remember that every moment hath been witnessed by Thee. Forgive the good I neglected to accomplish, the charity I failed to extend, the patience I did not possess, and every sin by which I have offended Thy Divine Majesty. Miserere mei, Deus. Cor mundum crea in me. Have mercy on me, O God. Create a clean heart in me. O Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant me true contrition and a heart that desireth holiness above earthly happiness. Preserve me in sanctifying grace, strengthen my soul against temptation, and teach me to find my peace not in the absence of suffering, but in perfect surrender to Thy Divine Will. Tonight, I lay down the burdens I was never meant to carry without Thee. What I cannot change, I entrust to Thy Wisdom. What I cannot understand, I surrender to Thy Providence. What I have done wrong, I place before Thy Mercy. And those whom I love, I commend to Thy Sacred Heart. Fiat voluntas tua, Domine. Bless my family, my friends, and everyone entrusted to my prayers. Be near those who suffer in silence, those who fear tomorrow, those who mourn, and those whose hearts are weary. Protect the innocent, restore sinners to grace, comfort the dying, and strengthen those who struggle to remain faithful. Preserve our Holy Father, the Pope, in health and holiness. Grant him wisdom, courage, and steadfast fidelity in shepherding Thy Holy Church. Have mercy upon the Holy Souls in Purgatory, especially those most forgotten. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. O Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Queen of Peace, shelter us beneath thy immaculate mantle and lead us ever closer to thy Divine Son. Saint Joseph, patron of a happy death, pray for us. Saint Thomas Aquinas, teach us to love Eternal Truth. Saint Benedict, teach us to prefer nothing whatsoever to Christ. Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. My holy Guardian Angel, watch beside me throughout this night. O Lord, as I close mine eyes, remind me that this earthly life is but a pilgrimage, and that my soul was created for something infinitely greater than this passing world. Thou art my First Beginning, my Supreme Good, and my Final End. If Thou grantest me another sunrise, may I awaken with gratitude and renewed determination to become a saint. And when my final night arriveth, grant that I may depart this world reconciled to Thee, fortified by Thy Holy Sacraments, and prepared to behold Thee face to face in the everlasting joy of the Beatific Vision. Until that blessed hour, let my soul rest quietly beneath Thy Providence. In manus tuas, Domine, commendo spiritum meum. For the blessings of today, Deo gratias. For the sins of today, Miserere mei, Deus. For the uncertainties of tomorrow, Fiat voluntas tua. For the eternity I seek, Soli Deo gloria. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul. Salva nos, Domine, vigilantes, custodi nos dormientes. Save us, O Lord, while we are awake, and guard us while we sleep. Amen.

Happy 2nd birthday to my little man! You are one of God’s greatest blessings in my life. Daddy loves you more than words can say. ❤️🎂

You are not alone, and you are not a failure. May God give you strength and peace. You matter, and I’m here for you my friend.

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen. O Almighty and Eternal God, as the first light of morning breaketh upon the earth, I raise my heart unto Thee, the Author of life and the Source of every good thing. Deo gratias, Domine, for another day. Thank Thee for preserving me through the night, for the breath of life, for my family and loved ones, and for another opportunity to serve Thee, amend my faults, and grow in holiness. Above all, I thank Thee for the priceless gift of the Holy Catholic Faith, for the redeeming love of Jesus Christ, and for the grace of being called to eternal life. O Lord, before I begin the labors of this day, I place my soul, my intentions, and my entire will into Thy hands. May I seek not what is easiest, but what is holiest. Not what pleaseth the world, but what glorifieth Thee. Enlighten my intellect with Divine Truth, strengthen my will in goodness, and order my heart according to Thy perfect Wisdom. Grant me prudence in my decisions, patience in my trials, humility in my accomplishments, and fortitude when the burdens of life grow heavy. O Sacred Heart of Jesus, receive every prayer, every labor, every sacrifice, and every difficulty that awaiteth me today. Let my work be performed with diligence, my words spoken with charity, and my crosses carried with love. Preserve me always in sanctifying grace. May I never prefer the fleeting pleasures of this world to the everlasting friendship of God. When I prosper, keep me humble. When I struggle, keep me faithful. When I am wronged, keep me charitable. When I am uncertain, keep me trusting. Fiat voluntas tua, Domine. Bless my family, my friends, and everyone entrusted to my prayers. Protect those who labor, console the afflicted, heal the sick, convert sinners, and assist the dying. Bless our Holy Father, the Pope. Preserve his health, strengthen his spirit, and grant him wisdom and fidelity in shepherding Thy Holy Church. Have mercy upon the Holy Souls in Purgatory, especially those most forgotten. O Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Morning Star, shelter me beneath thy immaculate mantle and lead me always unto Jesus. Saint Joseph, sanctify my labor. Saint Thomas Aquinas, guide my mind toward Eternal Truth. Saint Benedict, teach me to prefer nothing whatsoever to Christ. Saint Michael the Archangel, defend me in battle. My holy Guardian Angel, enlighten, guard, rule, and guide me. O Lord, the hours of this day are known to Thee alone. I know not what blessings shall come, what difficulties shall arise, or what crosses I may be asked to carry. But I know that Thy Providence is perfect, Thy Mercy is inexhaustible, and Thy grace is sufficient. Let me therefore live this day with gratitude rather than complaint, courage rather than fear, and charity rather than resentment. And when evening cometh, may I have drawn one day nearer to the eternal happiness for which Thou hast created me. For another morning, Deo gratias. For every cross, Fiat voluntas tua. For every action, Ad maiorem Dei gloriam. For all eternity, Soli Deo gloria. Christus vincit. Christus regnat. Christus imperat. Amen.

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen. O Almighty and Eternal God, as the light of another day fadeth into the stillness of night, I lift my heart unto Thee in humble thanksgiving. Deo gratias, Domine, for another day. Thank Thee for preserving my life, for my family and loved ones, for the strength to fulfill my duties, and for the countless blessings bestowed upon me through Thy Divine Providence. Above all, I thank Thee for the priceless treasure of the Holy Catholic Faith, for the infinite merits of Christ’s Passion, and for the hope of eternal salvation. O Lord, as I prepare to rest, I place my conscience before Thy Divine Majesty. Forgive my pride, impatience, anger, negligence, and every failure to love Thee and my neighbor as I ought. Miserere mei, Deus, secundum magnam misericordiam tuam. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Thy great mercy. O Sacred Heart of Jesus, grant me sincere contrition, cleanse my soul through Thy Most Precious Blood, and preserve me always in sanctifying grace. Teach me to remember that the peace of my soul dependeth not upon the perfection of earthly circumstances, but upon my union with Thee. Tonight, I surrender all things into Thy hands. My failures to Thy Mercy. My worries to Thy Providence. My loved ones to Thy Protection. My future to Thy Holy Will. Fiat voluntas tua, Domine. Bless my family, my friends, and everyone entrusted to my prayers. Comfort those who suffer, strengthen the weary, heal the sick, convert sinners, and assist those approaching their final hour. Preserve our Holy Father, the Pope, in health and holiness. Grant him wisdom, courage, and fidelity in shepherding Thy Holy Catholic Church. Remember also the Holy Souls in Purgatory, especially those most forgotten and those who have none to pray for them. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. O Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Refuge of Sinners, shelter us beneath thy immaculate mantle. Saint Joseph, patron of a happy death, pray for us. Saint Thomas Aquinas, guide us toward Eternal Truth. Saint Benedict, teach us to prefer nothing whatsoever to Christ. Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. My holy Guardian Angel, watch over me throughout this night. O Lord, grant peaceful rest unto my body and tranquility unto my soul. If Thou grantest me another morning, may I awaken with gratitude, renewed strength, and a greater desire for holiness. And when my final evening cometh, grant that I may depart this world reconciled to Thee, fortified by Thy Holy Sacraments, and steadfast in the Catholic Faith. May my final earthly sleep give way, through Thy mercy, to that eternal morning which knoweth no sunset, where the blessed behold Thee face to face in the everlasting joy of the Beatific Vision. In manus tuas, Domine, commendo spiritum meum. For the blessings of today, Deo gratias. For my sins, Miserere mei, Deus. For tomorrow, Fiat voluntas tua. For all eternity, Soli Deo gloria. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul. Noctem quietam et finem perfectum concedat nobis Dominus omnipotens. May the Almighty Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen.

….. I’ll just leave this here…

I was born Catholic. I was raised Catholic. And I will die Catholic.

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen. O Almighty and Eternal God, Thou hast preserved me through the darkness of night and graciously permitted me to behold another morning. Before the concerns of this world occupy my heart, I turn first unto Thee. Deo gratias, Domine, for another day. Thank Thee for the gift of life, for my family and loved ones, for the dignity of honest labor, and for another opportunity to repent, practice virtue, and draw nearer to Heaven. Above all, I thank Thee for the priceless treasure of the Holy Catholic Faith and the infinite mercy of Jesus Christ. O Lord, I consecrate this entire day unto Thee. Enlighten my intellect with Truth, strengthen my will in goodness, and order my desires according to Thy Divine Wisdom. Grant me prudence in my decisions, patience in adversity, fortitude beneath my crosses, and humility in all my accomplishments. May Thy grace perfect my nature, and may my will be conformed entirely to Thine. O Sacred Heart of Jesus, receive my prayers, works, joys, sufferings, and sacrifices of this day. Let my labor become prayer, my difficulties become occasions of virtue, and my every action be directed toward Thy greater glory. Preserve me in sanctifying grace. Let me fear offending Thee more than any earthly misfortune. When blessings come, Deo gratias. When difficulties arise, Fiat voluntas tua. When uncertainty troubleth my heart, remind me that Thy Providence governeth all things. Bless my family, my friends, and everyone entrusted to my prayers. Comfort the sorrowful, strengthen the weary, convert sinners, protect the innocent, and assist the dying. Preserve our Holy Father, the Pope, in health and holiness. Guide him in wisdom and fidelity as he shepherdeth Thy Holy Church. Have mercy upon the Holy Souls in Purgatory, especially those most forgotten. O Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Morning Star, shelter me beneath thy immaculate mantle. Saint Joseph, sanctify my labor. Saint Thomas Aquinas, guide me toward Eternal Truth. Saint Benedict, teach me to prefer nothing whatsoever to Christ. Saint Michael the Archangel, defend me in battle. My holy Guardian Angel, enlighten, guard, rule, and guide me. O Lord, I know not what this day shall bring, but Thou knowest all things. Let me not waste today worrying about tomorrow or regretting yesterday. Yesterday resteth in Thy Mercy. Tomorrow remaineth in Thy Providence. Today belongeth entirely to Thee. May I finish this day more faithful, more charitable, and one step nearer to the everlasting joy of the Beatific Vision. For another morning, Deo gratias. For whatever awaiteth me, Fiat voluntas tua. For every action, Ad maiorem Dei gloriam. For all eternity, Soli Deo gloria. Christus vincit. Christus regnat. Christus imperat. Amen.

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen. O Most Holy Trinity, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, as another evening descendeth upon the earth, I withdraw from the cares of this passing world and turn my soul toward Thee. Deo gratias, Domine, for the blessing of another day. Thank Thee for the life Thou hast preserved, for the people Thou hast placed within my heart, for the strength to bear my daily responsibilities, and for the quiet mercies that so often escape my notice. Above all, I thank Thee for the gift of the Holy Catholic Faith, for the sacrifice of Calvary, and for the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. O Lord, as I examine my conscience tonight, let me see myself not through the eyes of the world, but beneath the light of Thy Eternal Truth. Where I have been proud, teach me humility. Where I have been impatient, teach me gentleness. Where I have been uncharitable, teach me love. Where I have sinned, grant me sincere repentance and the grace to seek forgiveness. Miserere mei, Deus, et salva animam meam. Have mercy on me, O God, and save my soul. O Sacred Heart of Jesus, draw me nearer to Thee. May Thy Most Precious Blood cleanse my conscience, Thy Sacred Wounds strengthen my hope, and Thy grace preserve me from mortal sin. Let me never forget that the greatest tragedy is not earthly suffering, but the loss of friendship with God. Tonight, I ask for a heart that is content with Thy Providence. Not every question must be answered before I sleep. Not every difficulty must be overcome tonight. Not every sorrow must be understood for Thy wisdom to remain perfect. Thou art God, and I am Thine. That is enough. Bless my family, my friends, and all those entrusted to my prayers. Protect those who travel through the night, console those who mourn, strengthen those tempted to despair, heal the sick, and assist the dying. Watch over our Holy Father, the Pope. Preserve his health, strengthen his Faith, and grant him wisdom and holiness in shepherding Thy Church. Have mercy upon the Holy Souls in Purgatory, especially those who have waited longest for the prayers of the faithful. Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. O Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Our Lady of the Rosary, receive my evening prayers and intercede for me before thy Divine Son. Saint Joseph, patron of a happy death, pray for us. Saint Thomas Aquinas, teach us to desire the Eternal Good. Saint Benedict, protect our homes and strengthen us against temptation. Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. My holy Guardian Angel, keep watch beside me until dawn. O Lord, as I surrender to sleep, grant rest to my body, peace to my mind, and recollection to my soul. If Thou grantest me another morning, may I awaken with gratitude and a greater desire for holiness. And when the evening of my earthly life finally arriveth, may I depart this world fortified by Thy Holy Sacraments, steadfast in Faith, and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. May the darkness of death give way, through Thy mercy, to the eternal light of the Beatific Vision, where every longing shall find its fulfillment in Thee. In manus tuas, Domine, commendo spiritum meum. Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit. For all that was good today, Deo gratias. For all that was sinful, Miserere mei, Deus. For all that remaineth uncertain, Fiat voluntas tua. For all that I am and ever shall be, Soli Deo gloria. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul. Salva nos, Domine, vigilantes, custodi nos dormientes. Save us, O Lord, while we are awake, and guard us while we sleep. Amen.

Neutral Snap slaps.

In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen. O Eternal Father, as the last light of day surrendereth to the stillness of night, I lift my soul unto Thee, the Author of my existence and the eternal resting place of my heart. Deo gratias, Domine, for another day beneath Thy loving Providence. For the breath Thou hast sustained, for the dangers Thou hast turned aside, for the blessings I have recognized and the mercies I shall never know, I give Thee thanks. For my family, my loved ones, the work of my hands, and the precious gift of the Holy Catholic Faith, I praise Thy Holy Name. O Lord, the world groweth silent, but my soul still hath much to say unto Thee. Forgive the words I should not have spoken, the charity I failed to show, the patience I did not possess, and the moments when my heart wandered from Thy presence. Cor mundum crea in me, Deus. Create a clean heart in me, O God. O Sacred Heart of Jesus, let Thy Most Precious Blood be my refuge, Thy Sacred Wounds my consolation, and Thy infinite Mercy my hope. Grant me true repentance, preserve me in sanctifying grace, and teach me to love Thee not merely when life is peaceful, but especially when Thy Providence remaineth hidden from my understanding. Tonight, I ask not that every burden be lifted, but that my soul may learn to rest beneath Thy wisdom. For Thou art Truth itself, Goodness itself, and the Supreme End of every human longing. What I cannot understand, I entrust to Thee. What I cannot repair, I place before Thy Mercy. What I cannot foresee, I surrender to Thy Providence. Fiat voluntas tua. O Lord, while the world sleepeth, remember those who have no peace. Be near the lonely, the grieving, the sick, and those whose hearts are troubled. Protect families, strengthen marriages, restore the wandering to the Faith, and bring sinners to repentance. Preserve our Holy Father, the Pope, in health and holiness. Guide him by the Holy Ghost and grant peace, unity, and fidelity to Thy Holy Church. Remember especially the Holy Souls in Purgatory, who await the fullness of Thy glory. Pie Jesu Domine, dona eis requiem sempiternam. Merciful Lord Jesus, grant them everlasting rest. O Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God and Star of the Sea, as sailors seek the guiding light upon dark waters, so may my soul always find its way unto Jesus through thy maternal intercession. Saint Joseph, guardian of the Holy Family, watch over our homes. Saint Thomas Aquinas, obtain for us wisdom and purity of heart. Saint Benedict, teach us to seek God above all things. Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us from the powers of darkness. My holy Guardian Angel, remain beside me until morning. O Lord, as I close mine eyes, I remember that even the longest earthly night must yield to the dawn. So too shall the sorrows of this passing life one day give way to eternity. May I live in such a manner that when my final evening cometh, death shall find me reconciled to Thee, steadfast in the Catholic Faith, and longing for the everlasting joy of Heaven. And when earthly time hath ended, may I awaken, through Thy mercy, to that blessed morning which knoweth no sunset, where the saints behold Thee face to face in the Beatific Vision. Until then, let my soul rest peacefully in Thy care. In pace in idipsum dormiam et requiescam. In peace, in the selfsame, I will sleep and I will rest. For the day now ended, Deo gratias. For the sins I repent of, Miserere mei, Deus. For the morning yet unseen, Fiat voluntas tua. For the eternity I seek, Soli Deo gloria. Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, I give you my heart and my soul. Noctem quietam et finem perfectum concedat nobis Dominus omnipotens. May the Almighty Lord grant us a quiet night and a perfect end. Amen.

“Bible-believing” Christians attacking @riecker over an online service. All that Bible, and still nothing better to do than obsess over Catholics.

Calumny leads souls straight to Hell.