Chapter 9 - Canticles, Litanies & Benedictions
A Hymn of Praise to God Through All Creation
The Canticle of Creation (Benedicite, Omnia Opera Domini) is an ancient hymn of praise, traditionally chanted during Lauds (Morning Prayer) in the Divine Office. It echoes the spirit of the three young men in the fiery furnace (Daniel 3), who, even in persecution, praised God through all His works. This canticle reflects a truly Catholic worldview—where all creation serves, glorifies, and obeys its Creator.
In our time, when the Vatican II church has abandoned the traditional Divine Office and replaced it with modernized, man-centered liturgies, this canticle stands as a powerful witness to the majesty of God and the ordered hierarchy of creation. While the pseudo-Catholic sect of Vatican II promotes ecological activism divorced from the Faith, the true Church teaches us to praise God through His creation—not worship it.
By praying this canticle in Latin, as countless saints and clerics did for centuries, we affirm the unchanging liturgical tradition of the true Catholic Church, and reject the rupture introduced by Vatican II and its false spirit.
1. Benedicite, Omnia Opera Domini
Latin:
Benedícite, ómnia ópera Dómini, Dómino:
laudáte et superexaltáte eum in sǽcula.
Benedícite, ángeli Dómini, Dómino:
benedícite, cæli, Dómino.
Benedícite, aquæ omnes, quæ super cælos sunt, Dómino:
benedícite, omnes virtútes Dómini, Dómino.
English Translation:
Bless the Lord, all ye works of the Lord:
praise and exalt Him above all forever.
Bless the Lord, ye angels of the Lord:
bless the Lord, ye heavens.
Bless the Lord, all ye waters above the heavens:
bless the Lord, all ye powers of the Lord.
📌 Key Notes:
This prayer calls upon all creation—angels, heavens, waters, and elements—to glorify God.
The phrase “superexaltáte eum in sǽcula” (exalt Him forever) highlights God’s eternal majesty.
The structure follows a liturgical call-and-response pattern, making it ideal for communal recitation.
2. Pronunciation Guide
To pray correctly, it’s important to speak Latin with confidence and clarity. Below is a step-by-step breakdown of each word:
Benedicite, Omnia Opera Domini - Pronunciation Guide
| Latin Word | Phonetic Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Benedícite | Beh-neh-DEE-chee-teh | Bless |
| Ómnia | OHM-nee-ah | All |
| Ópera | OH-peh-rah | Works |
| Dómini | DOH-mee-nee | Of the Lord |
| Dómino | DOH-mee-noh | The Lord |
| Laudáte | Lau-DAH-teh | Praise |
| Et | Et | And |
| Superexaltáte | Soo-pehr-eks-al-TAH-teh | Exalt Above All |
| Eum | EH-oom | Him |
| In | Een | In |
| Sǽcula | SEH-koo-lah | Forever |
| Ángeli | AHN-jeh-lee | Angels |
| Cæli | CHAY-lee | Heavens |
| Aquæ | AH-kway | Waters |
| Omnes | OHM-nes | All |
| Quæ | Kway | Which |
| Super | Soo-pehr | Above |
| Cælos | CHAY-los | Heavens |
| Sunt | Soont | Are |
| Virtútes | Vee-ROO-tehs | Powers |
📌 Key Pronunciation Notes:
✔ Benedícite (Beh-neh-DEE-chee-teh) – The accent is on the second syllable.
✔ Superexaltáte (Soo-pehr-eks-al-TAH-teh) – The "ex" is pronounced like "eks".
✔ In sǽcula (Een SEH-koo-lah) – Meaning "forever", frequently used in doxologies.
✅ Practice Tip: Slowly say each word aloud several times, ensuring correct pronunciation.
3. Video Tutorials
LATIN: Benedícite, ómnia ópera Dómini, Dómino: laudáte et superexaltáte eum in sǽcula. Benedícite, ángeli Dómini, Dómino: benedícite, cæli, Dómino. Benedícite, aquæ omnes, quæ super cælos sunt, Dómino: benedícite, omnes virtútes Dómini, Dómino.
PHONETIC: Beh-neh-DEE-chee-teh, OHM-nee-ah OH-peh-rah DOH-mee-nee, DOH-mee-noh: lau-DAH-teh et soo-pehr-eks-al-TAH-teh EH-oom een SEH-koo-lah. Beh-neh-DEE-chee-teh, AHN-jeh-lee DOH-mee-nee, DOH-mee-noh: beh-neh-DEE-chee-teh, CHAY-lee, DOH-mee-noh. Beh-neh-DEE-chee-teh, AH-kway OHM-nes, KWAY soo-pehr CHAY-los soont, DOH-mee-noh: beh-neh-DEE-chee-teh, OHM-nes vee-ROO-tehs DOH-mee-nee, DOH-mee-noh.
LATIN: Benedícite, ómnia ópera Dómini, Dómino: laudáte et superexaltáte eum in sǽcula. Benedícite, ángeli Dómini, Dómino: benedícite, cæli, Dómino. Benedícite, aquæ omnes, quæ super cælos sunt, Dómino: benedícite, omnes virtútes Dómini, Dómino. PHONETIC: Beh-neh-DEE-chee-teh, OHM-nee-ah OH-peh-rah DOH-mee-nee, DOH-mee-noh: lau-DAH-teh et soo-pehr-eks-al-TAH-teh EH-oom een SEH-koo-lah. Beh-neh-DEE-chee-teh, AHN-jeh-lee DOH-mee-nee, DOH-mee-noh: beh-neh-DEE-chee-teh, CHAY-lee, DOH-mee-noh. Beh-neh-DEE-chee-teh, AH-kway OHM-nes, KWAY soo-pehr CHAY-los soont, DOH-mee-noh: beh-neh-DEE-chee-teh, OHM-nes vee-ROO-tehs DOH-mee-nee, DOH-mee-noh.
4. When to Use the Benedicite, Omnia Opera Domini
This Prayer is Recited:
✔ During Lauds (Morning Prayer) in the Divine Office.
✔ As a hymn of praise before starting the day.
✔ In personal prayer as an act of gratitude to God.
📌 Traditional Catholic Practice:
Chanted daily in monasteries as part of the Divine Office.
Often recited after witnessing a beautiful sunrise, nature, or God’s creation.
5. Lesson Summary
The Benedicite, Omnia Opera Domini is a traditional canticle of praise that calls upon all of creation to bless the Lord. Prayed daily in the authentic Divine Office, it reflects the true Catholic understanding of creation as ordered, God-glorifying, and subordinate to man. Reciting it in Latin maintains the spiritual link with the pre-Vatican II Church and its sacred liturgy.
7. Final Thought – Why Does This Prayer Matter?
In the era of post-Vatican II confusion, where even the natural order is denied and creation is idolized, this canticle reminds us that all creatures exist to glorify God, not to be worshipped or politicized. The Conciliar Church, in embracing ecological paganism and humanistic environmentalism, has twisted creation into an end in itself, rather than a reflection of the divine majesty of the Creator.
The true Catholic Church, as it existed and worshipped before the heretical Vatican II revolution, taught that everything in nature is subject to God’s eternal law, and serves as a means to lead souls to Heaven. In praying this canticle, we unite with the voices of angels, saints, and all creation in an eternal chorus of praise—not to “Mother Earth,” but to the one true God.
This canticle matters because it embodies the authentic spirit of Catholic worship, untouched by modernist corruption. It reaffirms that true liturgy is directed upward, glorifying the Creator through His works—not downward, toward man or nature. To pray the Benedicite is to stand with the Church of all ages, and to firmly reject the ecumenical, anthropocentric, earth-worshipping false religion of the Vatican II sect.
Let us continue to praise God through His creation—in Latin, in truth, and in union with the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church, which remains untouched by heresy and compromise.
Start today, and make this ancient Catholic tradition part of your daily life!
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