Oratio Latina · Translatio

Short Evening Rule

A compact thanksgiving, examination and commendation before sleep.

Today in the Church’s prayer

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Latina

Gratias Tibi ago, Deus meus, pro beneficiis huius diei.

Illumina me, Spiritus Sancte, ut peccata mea cognoscam.

Deus meus, paenitet me ex toto corde omnium peccatorum meorum.

In manus tuas, Domine, commendo spiritum meum.

Visita, quaesumus, Domine, habitationem istam. Amen.

English

I thank Thee, my God, for the benefits of this day.

Enlighten me, O Holy Ghost, that I may know my sins.

O my God, I am heartily sorry for all my sins.

Into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit.

Visit, we beseech Thee, O Lord, this dwelling. Amen.

Deutsch

Ich danke Dir, mein Gott, für die Wohltaten dieses Tages.

Erleuchte mich, Heiliger Geist, damit ich meine Sünden erkenne.

Mein Gott, aus ganzem Herzen bereue ich alle meine Sünden.

In Deine Hände, o Herr, empfehle ich meinen Geist.

Besuche, wir bitten Dich, o Herr, diese Wohnung. Amen.