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Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux	Kathy	Monday, May 17, 2010
Question: Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux Vade Retro Satana Nun Quam Suade Mihi Vana. I have found this prayer very helpful. However, I do not know if I am pronouncing the words correctly since I have no knowledge of Latin. If you could please help me to find a recording or pronounciation guide. Thanks.
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM Dear Kathy: For our readers, this prayer comes from the St. Benedictine Medal: The vertical beam of the Cross has five letters: C.S.S.M.L., meaning Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux (May the holy Cross be for me a light). The horizontal beam of the Cross also has five letters: N.D.S.M.D., meaning Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux (Let not the dragon be my guide). Encircling the Cross in a circle around the right margin are these letters: V.R.S.N.S.M.V., meaning Vade retro Satana; nunquam suade mihi vana (Begone Satan! Suggest not to me thy vain things). See the website The Saint Benedict Medal for more information on the Medal. The St. Benedict Medal and these prayers are among the most powerful sacramentals to ward off demons. As for pronunciation, I am not good at correct Latin pronunciation. EWTN has a pronunciation guide. I might have a friend who could record the speaking of these Latin prayers, but no guarantees. If my friend can do it, I will post it here. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.

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Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux

Kathy

Monday, May 17, 2010

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Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux Vade Retro Satana Nun Quam Suade Mihi Vana. I have found this prayer very helpful. However, I do not know if I am pronouncing the words correctly since I have no knowledge of Latin. If you could please help me to find a recording or pronounciation guide. Thanks.

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM

Dear Kathy:

For our readers, this prayer comes from the St. Benedictine Medal:

The vertical beam of the Cross has five letters: C.S.S.M.L., meaning Crux Sacra Sit Mihi Lux (May the holy Cross be for me a light).

The horizontal beam of the Cross also has five letters: N.D.S.M.D., meaning Non Draco Sit Mihi Dux (Let not the dragon be my guide).

Encircling the Cross in a circle around the right margin are these letters: V.R.S.N.S.M.V., meaning Vade retro Satana; nunquam suade mihi vana (Begone Satan! Suggest not to me thy vain things).

See the website The Saint Benedict Medal for more information on the Medal.

The St. Benedict Medal and these prayers are among the most powerful sacramentals to ward off demons.

As for pronunciation, I am not good at correct Latin pronunciation. EWTN has a pronunciation guide. I might have a friend who could record the speaking of these Latin prayers, but no guarantees. If my friend can do it, I will post it here.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.