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Auxilium Christianorum, Prayers for Thursday We begin with the sign of the cross as we pray.
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Our help is in the name of the Lord, who made heaven and earth.
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Most gracious Virgin Mary, thou who wouldst crush the head of the serpent, protect us from the vengeance of the evil one.
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we offer our prayers supplications sufferings and good works to thee
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so that thou may purify them sanctify them
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and present them to thy son as a perfect offering may this offering be given
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so that the demons that influence
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or seek to influence the members of the auxilium christianorum do not know the source of their expulsion
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and blindness blind them so that they know not our good works
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Blind them, so that they know not on whom to take vengeance
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Blind them, so that they may receive the just sentence for their works
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Cover us with the precious blood of thy
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Son So that we may enjoy the protection which flows from his passion and death
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Amen St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle
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Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil May God rebuke him, we humbly pray.
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Endue thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the divine power of God, cast into hell
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Satan and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world, seeking the ruin of souls.
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Amen.
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Angel of God, our guardian dear, to whom God's love commits us here, Ever this day be at our side,
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a light to guard, to rule, to guide.
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Amen.
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Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
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Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
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Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us.
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And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.
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Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.
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Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
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Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death.
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Amen.
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Glory to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit
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as it was in the beginning is now and will be forever.
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Amen.
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Litany of the Most Precious Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ Lord, have mercy.
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Christ, have mercy.
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Lord, have mercy.
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Christ, hear us.
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Christ, graciously hear us.
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God, the Father of heaven, have mercy on us.
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God, the Son, Redeemer of the world, have mercy on us.
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God, the Holy Spirit, have mercy on us.
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Holy Trinity, one God, have mercy on us.
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Blood of Christ, only begotten
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Son of the Eternal Father, save us.
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Blood of Christ, incarnate
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Word of God, save us.
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Blood of Christ, of the New and Eternal Testament, save us.
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Blood of Christ, falling upon the earth in the agony.
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Save us.
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Blood of Christ, shed profusely in the scourging.
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Save us.
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Blood of Christ, flowing forth in the crowning with thorns.
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Save us.
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Blood of Christ, poured out on the cross.
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Save us.
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Blood of Christ, Christ of our salvation, save us Blood of Christ,
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without which there is no forgiveness, save us Blood of Christ, Eucharistic drink and refreshment of souls,
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save us Blood of Christ, stream of mercy
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save us blood of Christ victor over demons save us
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blood of Christ courage of martyrs save us blood of
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Christ strength of confessors save us blood of Christ bringing forth virgins save us blood of Christ help of those in peril
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Save us.
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Blood of Christ, relief of the burdened.
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Save us.
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Blood of Christ, solace and sorrow.
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Save us.
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Blood of Christ, hope of the penitent.
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Save us.
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Blood of Christ, consolation of the dying.
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Save us.
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Blood of Christ, peace and tenderness of hearts, save us Blood of Christ,
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pledge of eternal life, save us
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Blood of Christ, freeing souls from purgatory, save us Blood of Christ,
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most worthy of all glory and honor, save us Lamb of God,
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who takest away the sins of the world, spare us, O Lord.
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Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, graciously hear us, O Lord.
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Lamb of God, who takest away the sins of the world, have mercy on us.
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Thou hast redeemed us with Thy blood, O Lord, and made of us a kingdom for our God.
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Let us pray.
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Almighty and everlasting God, who hast appointed Thine only begotten
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Son to be the Redeemer of the world and has been pleased to be reconciled unto us by His blood, Grant us, we beseech thee,
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so to venerate with solemn worship the price of our salvation, that the power thereof may here on earth keep us from all things hurtful,
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and the fruit of the same may gladden us forever hereafter in heaven.
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Through the same
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Christ our Lord.
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Amen.
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Thursday My Lord, Thou art all -powerful,
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Thou art God, Thou art our Father.
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We beg Thee, through the intercession and the help of the archangels, Saints Michael, Raphael, and Gabriel,
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for the deliverance of our brothers and sisters who are enslaved by the evil one.
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All Saints of Heaven, come to our aid.
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From anxiety, sadness, and obsessions, we implore Thee, deliver us, O Lord.
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From hatred, fornication, and envy, we implore Thee, deliver us, O Lord.
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From thoughts of jealousy, rage, and death, we implore
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Thee, deliver us, O Lord.
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From every thought of suicide and abortion, we implore Thee, deliver us, O Lord.
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From every form of sinful sexuality, we implore Thee, deliver us, O Lord.
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From every division in our family and every harmful friendship, we implore Thee, deliver us, O Lord.
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From every sort of spell, malefice, witchcraft, and every form of the occult, we implore thee, deliver us, O Lord.
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Thou who said, Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you,
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grant that through the intercession of the Virgin Mary we may be liberated from every demonic influence and enjoy thy peace always.
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In the name of Christ our Lord.
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Amen.
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Auguste Queen of the heavens, heavenly Sovereign of the angels,
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thou who from the beginning hast received from God the power and the mission to crush the head of Satan,
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we humbly beseech thee to send thy holy legions so
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that under thy command and through thy power they may pursue the demons and combat them everywhere suppress their boldness,
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and drive them back into the abyss.
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O good and tender
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Mother, Thou wilt always be our love and hope.
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O Divine Mother, send
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Thy holy angels to defend us and to drive far away from us the cruel enemy.
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Holy angels and archangels, defend us, guard us.
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Amen.
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Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us.
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Mary, help of Christians, pray for us.
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Virgin Most Powerful, pray for us.
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St. Joseph, pray for us.
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St. Michael the Archangel, pray for us.
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All you holy angels, pray for us.
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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
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Amen.
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Vocabulary and speaking notes for this lesson
This speaking lesson is built on the video “Auxilium Christianorum - THURSDAY”. The speaker keeps coming back to these words: Christ, blood, save, Lord, thee. This video has 121 sentences and 1191 words to shadow. The speech runs for 11:15. The speaker talks slowly, about 106 words per minute, so there is time to copy every sound. Only 76% of the words are among the 3,000 most common in English, so the vocabulary is demanding.
Key vocabulary in this video
15 words from the video worth learning, with pronunciation and meaning:
| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| thee verb | /ðiː/ | To address (a person) using the pronoun thee. |
| thou verb | /ðaʊ/ | To address (a person) using the pronoun thou, especially as an expression of contempt or familiarity. |
| mercy noun | /ˈmɝsi/ | Relenting; forbearance to cause or allow harm to another. |
| pray verb | /pɹeɪ/ | To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc. |
| amen | /(ˌ)ɑːˈmɛn/ | At the end of a religious prayer: so be it. |
| angel noun | /ˈeɪ̯n.d͡ʒəl/ | An incorporeal and holy or semidivine messenger from a deity or other divine entity, traditionally depicted as a youthful, winged figure in flowing robes. |
| defend verb | /dɪˈfɪnd/ | To ward off attacks against (something or someone). |
| sin noun | /ˈsɪn/ | A violation of divine will or religious law. |
| eternal adjective | /ɪˈtɝ.nl̩/ | Lasting forever; unending. |
| demon noun | /ˈdiː.mən/ | An evil being resident in or working for Hell; a devil. |
| prayer noun | /pɹɛɚ/ | A practice of communicating with one's God, or with some spiritual entity. |
| glory noun | /ˈɡlɔːɹi/ | Great beauty and splendor. |
| forgive verb | /fɚˈɡɪv/ | To pardon (someone); to waive any negative feeling towards or desire for punishment or retribution against. |
| divine adjective | /dɪˈvaɪn/ | Of or pertaining to a god. |
| bless verb | /blɛs/ | To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify. |
Pronunciation to watch
- The “th” sounds: thee /ðiː/, thou /ðaʊ/, worthy /ˈwɝ.ði/, thereof /ðɛˈɹʌv/, thorn /θoɹn/
- The “sh” and “zh” sounds: crush /kɹʌʃ/, salvation /sælˈveɪ.ʃn̩/, passion /ˈpæʃən/, friendship /ˈfɹɛn(d)ʃɪp/, worship /ˈwɝ.ʃɪp/
- Long words — get the stress right: anxiety /æŋˈzaɪ.əti/, consolation /ˌkɑn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/, intercession /ˌɪn.təɹˈsɛ.ʃən/, everlasting /ˌɛvəɹˈlæstɪŋ/, purgatory /ˈpɝɡəˌtɔɹi/
How to practise with this video
- Listen to the whole video once without speaking and note the words you do not know.
- Shadow it sentence by sentence at normal speed, repeating each one until your rhythm matches the speaker.
- Record yourself and compare with the original, paying attention to words like thee, thou, mercy.
What is the Shadowing Technique?
Shadowing is a science-backed language learning technique originally developed for professional interpreter training and popularized by polyglot Dr. Alexander Arguelles. The method is simple but powerful: you listen to native English audio and immediately repeat it out loud — like a shadow following the speaker with just a 1–2 second delay. Unlike passive listening or grammar drills, shadowing forces your brain and mouth muscles to simultaneously process and reproduce real speech patterns. Research shows it significantly improves pronunciation accuracy, intonation, rhythm, connected speech, listening comprehension, and speaking fluency — making it one of the most effective methods for IELTS Speaking preparation and real-world English communication.