[[ei-en-08-25-prayers-for-pastors|← Previous]] | [[ei-en-08|TOC]] | [[ei-en-08-27-a-priest-s-first-mass-and-jubilee-celebrations-of-ordination|Next →]] # 26 Prayers of Supplication and Acts of Thanksgiving (Concession Twenty-Six) ## Section One § 1 A plenary indulgence is granted to the faithful who devoutly assist either at the recitation or solemn singing of 1° the Veni Creator, either on the first day of the year to implore divine assistance forthe course of the whole year, or on the solemnity of Pentecost; 2° the Te Deum, on the final day of the year, to offer thanks to God for gifts received throughout the course of the entire year. ## Section Two § 2 A partial indulgence is granted to the faithful who, 1° at the beginning and the end of the day, 2° in starting and completing their work, 3° before and after meals, devoutly offer some legitimately approved prayer of supplication and act of thanksgiving (e.g., Actiones nostras; Adsumus; Agimus Tibi gratias; Benedic, Domine; Domine, Deus Omnipotens; Exaudi nos; the Te Deum; the Veni Creator; the Veni Sancte Spiritus; Visita, quaesumus, Domine). ## Actiones Nostras Direct, we beseech thee, O Lord, all our actions by thy holy inspiration, carry them on by thy gracious assistance, that every word and work of ours may always begin from thee and by thee be happily ended. Amen. (A prayer for imploring divine assistance before any work) (Roman Missal, Thursday after Ash Wednesday, Collect; Liturgy of the Hours, Monday of the 1st week, Morning Prayer) ## Adsumus We have come, O Lord, Holy Spirit, we have come before you, hampered indeed by our many and grievous sins, but for a special purpose gathered together in your name. Come to us, be with us, and enter our hearts. Teach us what we are to do and what ought to concern us; show us what we must accomplish, in order that, with your help, we may be able to please you in all things. May you alone be the author and the finisher of our judgments, who alone with God the Father and his Son possess a glorious name. Do not allow us to disturb the order of justice, you who love equity above all things. Let not ignorance draw us into devious paths. Let not partiality sway our minds or respect of riches or persons pervert our judgment. But unite our hearts to you by the gift of your grace alone, that we may be one in you and never forsake the truth; as we are gathered together in your name, so may we in all things hold fast to justice tempered by mercy, that in this life our judgment maynever be at variance with you and in the life to come we may attain to everlasting rewards for deeds well done. Amen. (Prayer before a meeting dealing with matters of common interest) ## Agimus Tibi Gratias We give You thanks, Almighty God, for all your blessings: who live and reign for ever and ever. Amen. (A prayer of thanksgiving) ## Benedic, Domine Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts, which we are about to receive from your bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen. (Book of Blessings, no. 785) ## Domine, Deus Omnipotens Lord, God Almighty, you have brought us safely to the beginning of this day. Defend us today by your mighty power, that we may not fall into any sin, but that all our words may so proceed and all our thoughts and actions be so directed, as to be always just in your sight. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. (Liturgy of the Hours, Monday Morning Prayer of Week Two) ## Exaudi Nos Hear us, Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God; and graciously send your holy angel from heaven to watch over, to cherish, to protect, to abide with, and to defend all who dwell in this house. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. ## Veni, Sancte Spiritus Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful and enkindle in them the fire of your love. (Liturgy of the Hours, Pentecost Sunday) ## Visita, Quaesumus, Domine Visit, we beg you, O Lord, this dwelling, and drive from it all snares of the enemy: let your holy Angels dwell herein, to keep us in peace; and let your blessing be always upon us. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. (Liturgy of the Hours, Night Prayer for Solemnities)§ 1 § 2 --- ![[maps/bibliography#^biblio-ei]] [[ei-en-08-25-prayers-for-pastors|← Previous]] | [[ei-en-08|TOC]] | [[ei-en-08-27-a-priest-s-first-mass-and-jubilee-celebrations-of-ordination|Next →]]