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4. St. Patrick’s Breastplate (Lorica Sancti Patricii)

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A Shield of Divine Protection

St. Patrick’s Breastplate, or Lorica Sancti Patricii, is a powerful prayer of spiritual protection and unwavering faith attributed to the Apostle of Ireland, St. Patrick. This prayer is far more than poetic symbolism—it is a mighty declaration of fidelity to the Most Holy Trinity and the Catholic Faith handed down unchanged from the Apostles. In an age of rampant heresy and apostasy, especially after the false Vatican II council which established a counterfeit religion under the guise of Catholicism, this prayer resonates more than ever. It reminds us of the militant nature of the true Church, the Church founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ, which cannot change, cannot defect, and will remain faithful until the end of time—albeit in eclipse.

St. Patrick’s invocation of Christ’s power, the angels, the virtues, and the saints is a model of total reliance on divine grace and the communion of saints. It stands in sharp contrast to the modernist errors and ecumenical indifferentism promoted by the Conciliar Church. By praying this Lorica, Catholics today arm themselves with the same supernatural weapons wielded by the saints in their spiritual warfare against paganism, error, and the powers of darkness. In these times of unprecedented apostasy, when Rome has lost the Faith and become the seat of the Antichrist—as foretold by saints and approved apparitions—St. Patrick’s Breastplate is a rallying cry to cling to the one, holy, Catholic, and apostolic Faith of all time.

This long-form prayer is structured as a spiritual lorica (Latin for "breastplate" or "armor"), much like Ephesians 6:10-18, where St. Paul speaks of the "armor of God." It remains a powerful invocation for divine strength, guidance, and protection in the face of spiritual and physical adversities.

1. Lorica Sancti Patricii

Latin:

Exsurgam hodie per virtutem Dei,
per fortitudinem Christi nativitatis ejus et baptismi ejus,
per crucem ejus et sepulturam ejus,
per resurrectionem ejus et ascensionem ejus,
per descensum ejus ad judicium extremum.

Exsurgam hodie per virtutem amoris Seraphim,
in obsequio Angelorum, in ministerio Archangelorum,
in spe resurrectionis in remunerationem,
in precibus Patriarcharum, in dictis Prophetarum,
in praedicatione Apostolorum, in fide Confessorum,
in innocentia Sanctarum Virginum,
in actibus justorum virorum.

Exsurgam hodie per virtutem caeli,
lumen solis, claritatem lunae, splendorem ignis,
velocitatem fulguris, celeritatem venti,
profunditatem maris, firmitatem terrae,
duritiam petrarum.

Exsurgam hodie per virtutem Dei dirigentis me,
potentiam Dei sustinentis me,
sapientiam Dei docientis me,
oculum Dei prospicientis me,
auriculam Dei audientis me,
verbum Dei loquentis mecum,
manum Dei protegentis me,
iter Dei praeparantis me,
scutum Dei tegentis me,
exercitum Dei salvantis me
a laqueis daemonum,
a tentationibus vitiorum,
ab omni homine, qui meditantur me malum,
longe et prope,
solus et in multitudine.

Invoco hodie omnes virtutes contra omnem crudelitatem
quae possit venire in corpus meum et in animam meam,
contra incantationes pseudo-prophetarum,
contra leges falsorum dogmatum,
contra idolatriam gentilium,
contra haereses perversorum,
contra artes magorum,
contra omnem scientiam quae ligat animam hominis.

Christus me protegat hodie contra venenum, contra combustionem,
contra submersionem, contra vulnera,
ut abundantia meritorum mihi affluat.

Christus in me, Christus ante me,
Christus me retrorsum, Christus me super,
Christus me infra, Christus me ad dexteram,
Christus me ad sinistram,
Christus in dormiendo, Christus in sedendo,
Christus in surgendo,
Christus in corde cujuslibet hominis qui me cogitat,
Christus in ore cujuslibet loquentis me,
Christus in oculis omnium videntium me,
Christus in auribus omnium audientium me.

Exsurgam hodie per virtutem Dei dirigentis me. Amen.

English Translation:

I arise today through the strength of God,
through the power of Christ’s birth and His baptism,
through His cross and burial,
through His resurrection and ascension,
through His coming for final judgment.

I arise today through the strength of the love of Seraphim,
in the obedience of Angels, in the ministry of Archangels,
in the hope of resurrection and reward,
in the prayers of Patriarchs, in the words of Prophets,
in the preaching of Apostles, in the faith of Confessors,
in the innocence of Holy Virgins,
in the deeds of righteous men.

I arise today through the power of heaven,
the light of the sun, the radiance of the moon,
the splendor of fire, the speed of lightning,
the swiftness of the wind,
the depth of the sea, the stability of the earth,
the firmness of rock.

I arise today through God’s power directing me,
God’s might upholding me,
God’s wisdom guiding me,
God’s eye watching over me,
God’s ear hearing me,
God’s word speaking to me,
God’s hand protecting me,
God’s way before me,
God’s shield covering me,
God’s army saving me
from snares of demons,
from temptations of vices,
from all who wish me ill,
afar and near,
alone and in a multitude.

I summon today all these powers against every hostile force
that may assault my body and my soul,
against incantations of false prophets,
against laws of heretics,
against idol worship,
against heresies of wicked men,
against the craft of sorcerers,
against all knowledge that binds the soul.

Christ protect me today against poison, against burning,
against drowning, against wounding,
so that a wealth of reward may be granted to me.

Christ within me, Christ before me,
Christ behind me, Christ above me,
Christ below me, Christ at my right hand,
Christ at my left,
Christ in sleeping, Christ in sitting,
Christ in rising,
Christ in the heart of every man who thinks of me,
Christ in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me,
Christ in the eye of everyone who sees me,
Christ in the ear of everyone who hears me.

I arise today through the power of God leading me. Amen.

📌 Key Notes:

  • A Declaration of Spiritual Warfare – Calls upon God, angels, and the saints for divine protection.

  • Centered on Christ’s Power – Affirms that Christ is present in all aspects of life.

  • A Shield Against Evil – Used by exorcists and spiritual warriors for defense against demonic influence.

  • A Reminder of Divine Providence – Emphasizes trust in God’s will and His constant presence.

  • One of the Most Powerful Protection Prayers – Like Psalm 90 (91), it serves as a spiritual armor for Catholics.

2. Pronunciation Guide

Here is a word-by-word pronunciation breakdown using Ecclesiastical Latin:

Lorica Sancti Patricii - Pronunciation Guide

Lorica Sancti Patricii - Pronunciation Guide

Latin Word Phonetic Pronunciation Meaning
Exsurgam hodie per virtutem DeiEks-SOOR-gahm HOH-dee-eh pehr veer-TOO-tehm DEH-eeI arise today through the strength of God
per fortitudinem Christi nativitatis ejuspehr for-tee-TOO-dee-nehm KREE-stee nah-tee-vee-TAH-tees EH-yoosthrough the power of Christ’s birth
et baptismi ejuset bap-TEES-mee EH-yoosand His baptism
per crucem ejus et sepulturam ejuspehr KROO-chem EH-yoos et seh-pool-TOO-rahm EH-yoosthrough His cross and burial
per resurrectionem ejus et ascensionem ejuspehr reh-soo-rehk-TSYOH-nehm EH-yoos et ah-shen-TSYOH-nehm EH-yoosthrough His resurrection and ascension
per descensum ejus ad judicium extremumpehr deh-SHEN-soom EH-yoos ahd yoo-DEE-tsee-oom eks-TREH-moomthrough His coming for final judgment
Exsurgam hodie per virtutem amoris SeraphimEks-SOOR-gahm HOH-dee-eh pehr veer-TOO-tehm ah-MOH-rees SEH-rah-feemI arise today through the strength of the love of Seraphim
in obsequio Angelorumeen ohb-SEH-kwee-oh Ahn-jeh-LOH-roomin the obedience of Angels
in ministerio Archangelorumeen mee-nee-STEH-ree-oh Ahr-kahn-JEH-loh-roomin the ministry of Archangels
Christus in me, Christus ante meKREE-stoos een meh, KREE-stoos AHN-teh mehChrist within me, Christ before me
Christus me retrorsum, Christus me superKREE-stoos meh reh-TROR-soom, KREE-stoos meh SOO-pehrChrist behind me, Christ above me
Christus in corde cujuslibet hominis qui me cogitatKREE-stoos een KOR-deh KOO-yoos-lee-bet HOH-mee-nees kwee meh KOH-jee-tahtChrist in the heart of every man who thinks of me
Christus in ore cujuslibet loquentis meKREE-stoos een OH-reh KOO-yoos-lee-bet loh-KWEN-tees mehChrist in the mouth of everyone who speaks of me
Christus in oculis omnium videntium meKREE-stoos een OH-koo-lees OHM-nee-oom vee-DEN-tee-oom mehChrist in the eyes of everyone who sees me
Christus in auribus omnium audientium meKREE-stoos een OW-ree-boos OHM-nee-oom ow-dee-EN-tee-oom mehChrist in the ears of everyone who hears me
Exsurgam hodie per virtutem Dei dirigentis meEks-SOOR-gahm HOH-dee-eh pehr veer-TOO-tehm DEH-ee dee-ree-GEN-tees mehI arise today through the power of God leading me
AmenAH-men (or AY-men)So be it / Let it be

📌 Key Pronunciation Notes:

  • "Exsurgam" – Eks-SOOR-gahm, not “ex-SUR-gam.”

  • "Virtutem" – Veer-TOO-tehm, with a strong "too" sound.

  • "Christus" – KREE-stoos, not "Kris-tus" (soft "ch" is incorrect).

  • "Obsequio" – Ohb-SEH-kwee-oh, with a hard "kw" sound.

  • "Ministerio" – Mee-nee-STEH-ree-oh, not "min-iss-teer-ee-oh."

  • "Dirigentis" – Dee-ree-GEN-tees, with a hard "g."

  • "Archangelorum" – Ahr-kahn-JEH-loh-room, not "arch-an-gel-oh-room."

  • "Retrorsum" – Reh-TROR-soom, rolled "r" and "soom" ending.

  • "Audientium" – Ow-dee-EN-tee-oom, with an "ow" sound at the beginning.

  • "Sepulturam" – Seh-pool-TOO-rahm, with stress on "too."

✅ Practice Tip: Slowly say each word aloud several times, ensuring correct pronunciation.

3. Videos

LATIN: Exsurgam hodie per virtutem Dei, per fortitudinem Christi nativitatis ejus et baptismi ejus, per crucem ejus et sepulturam ejus, per resurrectionem ejus et ascensionem ejus, per descensum ejus ad judicium extremum. Exsurgam hodie per virtutem amoris Seraphim, in obsequio Angelorum, in ministerio Archangelorum, in spe resurrectionis in remunerationem, in precibus Patriarcharum, in dictis Prophetarum, in praedicatione Apostolorum, in fide Confessorum, in innocentia Sanctarum Virginum, in actibus justorum virorum. Exsurgam hodie per virtutem caeli, lumen solis, claritatem lunae, splendorem ignis, velocitatem fulguris, celeritatem venti, profunditatem maris, firmitatem terrae, duritiam petrarum. Exsurgam hodie per virtutem Dei dirigentis me, potentiam Dei sustinentis me, sapientiam Dei docientis me, oculum Dei prospicientis me, auriculam Dei audientis me, verbum Dei loquentis mecum, manum Dei protegentis me, iter Dei praeparantis me, scutum Dei tegentis me, exercitum Dei salvantis me a laqueis daemonum, a tentationibus vitiorum, ab omni homine, qui meditantur me malum, longe et prope, solus et in multitudine. Invoco hodie omnes virtutes contra omnem crudelitatem quae possit venire in corpus meum et in animam meam, contra incantationes pseudo-prophetarum, contra leges falsorum dogmatum, contra idolatriam gentilium, contra haereses perversorum, contra artes magorum, contra omnem scientiam quae ligat animam hominis. Christus me protegat hodie contra venenum, contra combustionem, contra submersionem, contra vulnera, ut abundantia meritorum mihi affluat. Christus in me, Christus ante me, Christus me retrorsum, Christus me super, Christus me infra, Christus me ad dexteram, Christus me ad sinistram, Christus in dormiendo, Christus in sedendo, Christus in surgendo, Christus in corde cujuslibet hominis qui me cogitat, Christus in ore cujuslibet loquentis me, Christus in oculis omnium videntium me, Christus in auribus omnium audientium me. Exsurgam hodie per virtutem Dei dirigentis me. Amen.

PHONETIC: Eks-SOOR-gahm HOH-dee-eh pehr veer-TOO-tehm DEH-ee, pehr for-tee-TOO-dee-nehm KREE-stee nah-tee-vee-TAH-tees EH-yoos et bap-TEES-mee EH-yoos, pehr KROO-chem EH-yoos et seh-pool-TOO-rahm EH-yoos, pehr reh-soo-rehk-TSYOH-nehm EH-yoos et ah-shen-TSYOH-nehm EH-yoos, pehr deh-SHEN-soom EH-yoos ahd yoo-DEE-tsee-oom eks-TREH-moom. Eks-SOOR-gahm HOH-dee-eh pehr veer-TOO-tehm ah-MOH-rees SEH-rah-feem, een ohb-SEH-kwee-oh Ahn-jeh-LOH-room, een mee-nee-STEH-ree-oh Ahr-kahn-JEH-loh-room, een speh reh-soo-rehk-TSYOH-nehm een reh-moo-neh-rah-TSYOH-nehm, een PREH-tchee-boos PAH-tree-AHR-kah-room, een DEEK-tees proh-FEH-tah-room, een preh-dee-kah-TSYOH-nehm Ah-POHS-toh-loh-room, een FEE-deh Kohn-fes-SOH-room, een een-noh-TSEHN-tsyah SAHNK-tah-room VEER-jee-noom, een AHK-tee-boos YOOS-toh-room VEE-roh-room. Eks-SOOR-gahm HOH-dee-eh pehr veer-TOO-tehm CHAY-lee, LOO-men SOH-lees, klah-ree-TAH-tehm LOO-nah, splehn-DOH-rehm EEN-yees, veh-loh-chee-TAH-tehm FOOL-goo-rees, cheh-leh-ree-TAH-tehm VEN-tee, proh-foon-dee-TAH-tehm MAH-rees, feer-mee-TAH-tehm TEHR-reh, doo-REE-tee-ahm PEH-trah-room. Eks-SOOR-gahm HOH-dee-eh pehr veer-TOO-tehm DEH-ee dee-ree-GEN-tees meh, poht-EN-tsyah DEH-ee soos-tee-NEN-tees meh, sah-pee-EN-tsyah DEH-ee doh-kee-EN-tees meh, OH-koo-loom DEH-ee prohs-pee-CHEN-tees meh, ow-REE-koo-lahm DEH-ee ow-dee-EN-tees meh, VEHR-boom DEH-ee loh-KWEN-tees meh-koom, MAH-noom DEH-ee proh-teh-GEN-tees meh, EE-tehr DEH-ee preh-pah-RAHN-tees meh, SKOO-toom DEH-ee TEH-gen-tees meh, ehk-sehr-CHEE-toom DEH-ee SAHL-vahn-tees meh ah lah-KWEH-oos DEH-moh-noom, ah tehn-tah-tsyoh-NEE-boos vee-tee-OH-room, ahb OHM-nee HOH-mee-neh kwee meh-dee-TAHN-toor meh MAH-loom, LOHN-geh et PROH-peh, SOH-loos et een mool-tee-TOO-dee-neh. KREE-stoos een meh, KREE-stoos AHN-teh meh, KREE-stoos meh reh-TROR-soom, KREE-stoos meh SOO-pehr, KREE-stoos meh een-FRAH, KREE-stoos meh ahd DEX-teh-rahm, KREE-stoos meh ahd see-NEES-trahm, KREE-stoos een dor-MYEN-doh, KREE-stoos een seh-DEN-doh, KREE-stoos een soor-JEN-doh, KREE-stoos een KOR-deh KOO-yoos-lee-bet HOH-mee-nees kwee meh KOH-jee-taht, KREE-stoos een OH-reh KOO-yoos-lee-bet loh-KWEN-tees meh, KREE-stoos een OH-koo-lees OHM-nee-oom vee-DEN-tee-oom meh, KREE-stoos een OW-ree-boos OHM-nee-oom ow-dee-EN-tee-oom meh. Eks-SOOR-gahm HOH-dee-eh pehr veer-TOO-tehm DEH-ee dee-ree-GEN-tees meh. AH-men.

LATIN: Exsurgam hodie per virtutem Dei, per fortitudinem Christi nativitatis ejus et baptismi ejus, per crucem ejus et sepulturam ejus, per resurrectionem ejus et ascensionem ejus, per descensum ejus ad judicium extremum. Exsurgam hodie per virtutem amoris Seraphim, in obsequio Angelorum, in ministerio Archangelorum, in spe resurrectionis in remunerationem, in precibus Patriarcharum, in dictis Prophetarum, in praedicatione Apostolorum, in fide Confessorum, in innocentia Sanctarum Virginum, in actibus justorum virorum. Exsurgam hodie per virtutem caeli, lumen solis, claritatem lunae, splendorem ignis, velocitatem fulguris, celeritatem venti, profunditatem maris, firmitatem terrae, duritiam petrarum. Exsurgam hodie per virtutem Dei dirigentis me, potentiam Dei sustinentis me, sapientiam Dei docientis me, oculum Dei prospicientis me, auriculam Dei audientis me, verbum Dei loquentis mecum, manum Dei protegentis me, iter Dei praeparantis me, scutum Dei tegentis me, exercitum Dei salvantis me a laqueis daemonum, a tentationibus vitiorum, ab omni homine, qui meditantur me malum, longe et prope, solus et in multitudine. Invoco hodie omnes virtutes contra omnem crudelitatem quae possit venire in corpus meum et in animam meam, contra incantationes pseudo-prophetarum, contra leges falsorum dogmatum, contra idolatriam gentilium, contra haereses perversorum, contra artes magorum, contra omnem scientiam quae ligat animam hominis. Christus me protegat hodie contra venenum, contra combustionem, contra submersionem, contra vulnera, ut abundantia meritorum mihi affluat. Christus in me, Christus ante me, Christus me retrorsum, Christus me super, Christus me infra, Christus me ad dexteram, Christus me ad sinistram, Christus in dormiendo, Christus in sedendo, Christus in surgendo, Christus in corde cujuslibet hominis qui me cogitat, Christus in ore cujuslibet loquentis me, Christus in oculis omnium videntium me, Christus in auribus omnium audientium me. Exsurgam hodie per virtutem Dei dirigentis me. Amen. PHONETIC: Eks-SOOR-gahm HOH-dee-eh pehr veer-TOO-tehm DEH-ee, pehr for-tee-TOO-dee-nehm KREE-stee nah-tee-vee-TAH-tees EH-yoos et bap-TEES-mee EH-yoos, pehr KROO-chem EH-yoos et seh-pool-TOO-rahm EH-yoos, pehr reh-soo-rehk-TSYOH-nehm EH-yoos et ah-shen-TSYOH-nehm EH-yoos, pehr deh-SHEN-soom EH-yoos ahd yoo-DEE-tsee-oom eks-TREH-moom. Eks-SOOR-gahm HOH-dee-eh pehr veer-TOO-tehm ah-MOH-rees SEH-rah-feem, een ohb-SEH-kwee-oh Ahn-jeh-LOH-room, een mee-nee-STEH-ree-oh Ahr-kahn-JEH-loh-room, een speh reh-soo-rehk-TSYOH-nehm een reh-moo-neh-rah-TSYOH-nehm, een PREH-tchee-boos PAH-tree-AHR-kah-room, een DEEK-tees proh-FEH-tah-room, een preh-dee-kah-TSYOH-nehm Ah-POHS-toh-loh-room, een FEE-deh Kohn-fes-SOH-room, een een-noh-TSEHN-tsyah SAHNK-tah-room VEER-jee-noom, een AHK-tee-boos YOOS-toh-room VEE-roh-room. Eks-SOOR-gahm HOH-dee-eh pehr veer-TOO-tehm CHAY-lee, LOO-men SOH-lees, klah-ree-TAH-tehm LOO-nah, splehn-DOH-rehm EEN-yees, veh-loh-chee-TAH-tehm FOOL-goo-rees, cheh-leh-ree-TAH-tehm VEN-tee, proh-foon-dee-TAH-tehm MAH-rees, feer-mee-TAH-tehm TEHR-reh, doo-REE-tee-ahm PEH-trah-room. Eks-SOOR-gahm HOH-dee-eh pehr veer-TOO-tehm DEH-ee dee-ree-GEN-tees meh, poht-EN-tsyah DEH-ee soos-tee-NEN-tees meh, sah-pee-EN-tsyah DEH-ee doh-kee-EN-tees meh, OH-koo-loom DEH-ee prohs-pee-CHEN-tees meh, ow-REE-koo-lahm DEH-ee ow-dee-EN-tees meh, VEHR-boom DEH-ee loh-KWEN-tees meh-koom, MAH-noom DEH-ee proh-teh-GEN-tees meh, EE-tehr DEH-ee preh-pah-RAHN-tees meh, SKOO-toom DEH-ee TEH-gen-tees meh, ehk-sehr-CHEE-toom DEH-ee SAHL-vahn-tees meh ah lah-KWEH-oos DEH-moh-noom, ah tehn-tah-tsyoh-NEE-boos vee-tee-OH-room, ahb OHM-nee HOH-mee-neh kwee meh-dee-TAHN-toor meh MAH-loom, LOHN-geh et PROH-peh, SOH-loos et een mool-tee-TOO-dee-neh. KREE-stoos een meh, KREE-stoos AHN-teh meh, KREE-stoos meh reh-TROR-soom, KREE-stoos meh SOO-pehr, KREE-stoos meh een-FRAH, KREE-stoos meh ahd DEX-teh-rahm, KREE-stoos meh ahd see-NEES-trahm, KREE-stoos een dor-MYEN-doh, KREE-stoos een seh-DEN-doh, KREE-stoos een soor-JEN-doh, KREE-stoos een KOR-deh KOO-yoos-lee-bet HOH-mee-nees kwee meh KOH-jee-taht, KREE-stoos een OH-reh KOO-yoos-lee-bet loh-KWEN-tees meh, KREE-stoos een OH-koo-lees OHM-nee-oom vee-DEN-tee-oom meh, KREE-stoos een OW-ree-boos OHM-nee-oom ow-dee-EN-tee-oom meh. Eks-SOOR-gahm HOH-dee-eh pehr veer-TOO-tehm DEH-ee dee-ree-GEN-tees meh. AH-men.

4. How to Integrate the Prayer Into Daily Life

  • Morning Invocation – Start each day with this prayer to armor yourself against spiritual attacks.

  • Before Entering Spiritual Battles – Use this prayer when facing temptation, oppression, or exorcisms.

  • Recite It During Travel – Pray for protection while on the road or in unfamiliar places.

  • In Times of Fear or Danger – A powerful invocation for divine assistance and courage.

  • During the Rosary or Personal Devotions – Combine it with other traditional prayers for greater spiritual impact.

  • Pray It Before Major Decisions – Seek God’s wisdom and Christ’s presence in life’s choices.

  • Teach It to Children – Help them memorize and use it for spiritual protection in their daily lives.

📌 When reciting the Prayer, show reverence and devotion by:

  • Making the Sign of the Cross – At the beginning and end of the prayer, acknowledging God’s power.

  • Praying Slowly and Meditatively – Focus on each phrase to internalize Christ’s presence and protection.

  • Reciting It Before an Image of Christ or the Cross – Helps strengthen devotion and concentration.

  • Kneeling or Bowing in Humility – A sign of submission to God’s will and trust in His protection.

  • Chanting or Singing It in Gregorian Style – Enhances the spiritual experience and connects with tradition.

  • Holding a St. Benedict Medal or Crucifix – Reinforces spiritual defense against evil.

5. Lesson Summary

St. Patrick’s Breastplate is a traditional Catholic prayer of protection and steadfast faith in the face of evil, invoking the power of Christ and the communion of saints. It embodies the militant spirit of the true Church, now eclipsed by the modernist Vatican II sect. This Lorica teaches us to trust in divine strength, not human diplomacy or heretical compromise, and to remain faithful in spiritual combat.

6. Final Thought – Why Does This Prayer Matter?

St. Patrick’s Breastplate matters today more than ever because we are living in a time of unparalleled spiritual deception. The Church that once fearlessly evangelized the nations, that once raised saints and martyrs, has been eclipsed by a false, man-centered, modernist imposter—the so-called "Catholic Church" of Vatican II. This new religion teaches error, promotes false ecumenism, embraces religious liberty, and denies the social Kingship of Christ—all condemned by the true Church before 1958. The pre-Vatican II Popes consistently warned us of the grave dangers of modernism, yet the Vatican II revolution enthroned it at the heart of what now masquerades as Catholicism.

St. Patrick’s Breastplate is a spiritual weapon for the faithful remnant. It reminds us that our protection and salvation come not through human institutions or popular opinion, but through the unchanging truths of the Catholic Faith, safeguarded by tradition and right reason. As the Church undergoes its Passion, with the See of Peter vacant and wolves in shepherds' clothing leading souls astray, we must stand firm like St. Patrick, invoking Christ's power in every fiber of our being. This prayer is not sentimental poetry—it is a cry of the soldier of Christ entering into battle against Satan and his agents, both spiritual and visible.

To pray the Breastplate is to reject the lies of the modern world and the apostasy of the Vatican II church. It is to bind oneself anew to the cross of Christ, to the Sacraments, to the true doctrine, and to the one Faith that alone saves. It calls us to spiritual vigilance, sacrificial fidelity, and unwavering hope in the promises of Christ. In short, it calls us to be true Catholics—faithful to the end, no matter the cost.

“Exsurgam hodie per virtutem Dei,…”

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