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Chapter 4 - Prayers of Protection & Spiritual Warfare

7. Golden Arrow Prayer (Oratio Sagittae Aureae)

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Reparation to the Holy Name

In these times of unprecedented apostasy, when the visible structures once associated with the Catholic Church have been overtaken by the modernist errors of Vatican II, it is more urgent than ever to cling to the pure and unchanging traditions of the One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church. The Golden Arrow Prayer, revealed by Our Lord to Sister Mary of St. Peter in the 19th century, is one such treasure—a powerful act of reparation to the Most Holy Name of Jesus.

In an age when blasphemy and irreverence run rampant, even among those who falsely claim the Catholic name, this prayer serves as a weapon of truth and love against the tidal wave of impiety. The true Catholic must reject the novelties and sacrileges introduced by the Vatican II sect and instead turn to the time-honored devotions that nourished the saints. The Golden Arrow is more than just a prayer; it is a means of defending the honor of Almighty God and upholding the true Faith in the face of a counterfeit church.

1. Oratio Sagittae Aureae

Latin:

Sit nomen Dómini nostri Iesu Christi benedíctum!
Sanctíssimum, sacratíssimum, laudábile, amábile, admirábile, ineffábile,
in cælo, in terra et in inférno,
ab ómnibus creatúris Dei:
et per sacratíssimum Cor Iesu in sanctíssimo altári
cæli adorátum et glorificátum.
Amen.

English Translation:

May the most holy, most sacred, most lovable, most admirable,
and ineffable Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ be blessed!
In Heaven, on earth, and in hell,
by all creatures of God:
and may it be adored and glorified
through the most sacred Heart of Jesus
in the Most Holy Sacrament of the Altar.
Amen.

📌 Key Notes:

  • A Prayer of Reparation – Given by Our Lord to atone for blasphemies and offenses against His Holy Name.

  • A Devotion to the Holy Face – The Golden Arrow Prayer is central to the Holy Face devotion, which counteracts modern irreverence and secularism.

  • A Spiritual Weapon Against Blasphemy – In a world where the Name of God is constantly profaned, this prayer acts as a shield and an act of honor.

  • Highly Indulgenced Before Vatican II – Traditional Catholics recite this prayer as part of acts of reparation, especially in opposition to the modernist dilution of reverence for the sacred.

  • Powerful Graces Promised by Our Lord – Jesus assured Sister Mary of Saint Peter that souls who honor His Name with this prayer will receive abundant spiritual blessings.

2. Pronunciation Guide

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

Golden Arrow Prayer - Pronunciation Guide

Golden Arrow Prayer - Pronunciation Guide

Latin Phrase Phonetic Pronunciation Meaning
Sit nomen Dómini benedíctum!Seet NOH-mehn DOH-mee-nee beh-neh-DEEK-toomBlessed be the Name of the Lord!
Sanctíssimum, Sacratíssimum, AdoratíssimumSahnk-TEE-see-moom, Sah-krah-TEE-see-moom, Ah-do-rah-TEE-see-moomMost holy, most sacred, most adorable
Amatíssimum, Laudátissimum, et GloriosíssimumAh-mah-TEE-see-moom, Lau-DAH-tee-see-moom, et Gloh-ree-oh-SEE-see-moomMost beloved, most praised, and most glorified
Nomen Dei in cœlo et in terra et in inférnoNOH-mehn DEH-ee een CHAY-loh et een TEHR-rah et een een-FAIR-nohThe Name of God in Heaven, on earth, and in hell
ab ómnibus creatúris Dei honoréturahb OHM-nee-boos Kreh-ah-TOO-rees DEH-ee oh-noh-RAY-toorbe honored by all the creatures of God
laudétur et amétur!lau-DAY-toor et ah-MAY-toorpraised and loved!
Amen.AH-men (or AY-men)So be it / Let it be

📌 Key Pronunciation Notes:

  • Sit nomen Dómini" – Seet NOH-mehn DOH-mee-nee, with a soft "ee" sound in "Sit".

  • "Sacratíssimum" – Sah-krah-TEE-see-moom, stress on "TEE", not "sah-krah-tee-SI-moom".

  • "Adoratíssimum" – Ah-do-rah-TEE-see-moom, ensure "rah" flows smoothly into "TEE".

  • "Gloriosíssimum" – Gloh-ree-oh-SEE-see-moom, make sure "Gloh-ree-oh" is distinct.

  • "Inférno" – Een-FAIR-noh, with stress on "FAIR".

  • "Creatúris" – Kreh-ah-TOO-rees, with a clear separation between "Kreh-ah".

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

LATIN: Sit nomen Dómini nostri Iesu Christi benedíctum!Sanctíssimum, sacratíssimum, laudábile, amábile, admirábile, ineffábile,in cælo, in terra et in inférno,ab ómnibus creatúris Dei:et per sacratíssimum Cor Iesu in sanctíssimo altáricæli adorátum et glorificátum.Amen.

PHONETIC: Seet NOH-mehn DOH-mee-nee beh-neh-DEEK-toom! Sahnk-TEE-see-moom, Sah-krah-TEE-see-moom, Ah-do-rah-TEE-see-moom, Ah-mah-TEE-see-moom, Lau-DAH-tee-see-moom, et Gloh-ree-oh-SEE-see-moom NOH-mehn DEH-ee een CHAY-loh et een TEHR-rah et een een-FAIR-noh ahb OHM-nee-boos Kreh-ah-TOO-rees DEH-ee oh-noh-RAY-toor, lau-DAY-toor et ah-MAY-toor! AH-men.

LATIN: Sit nomen Dómini nostri Iesu Christi benedíctum!Sanctíssimum, sacratíssimum, laudábile, amábile, admirábile, ineffábile,in cælo, in terra et in inférno,ab ómnibus creatúris Dei:et per sacratíssimum Cor Iesu in sanctíssimo altáricæli adorátum et glorificátum.Amen. PHONETIC: Seet NOH-mehn DOH-mee-nee beh-neh-DEEK-toom! Sahnk-TEE-see-moom, Sah-krah-TEE-see-moom, Ah-do-rah-TEE-see-moom, Ah-mah-TEE-see-moom, Lau-DAH-tee-see-moom, et Gloh-ree-oh-SEE-see-moom NOH-mehn DEH-ee een CHAY-loh et een TEHR-rah et een een-FAIR-noh ahb OHM-nee-boos Kreh-ah-TOO-rees DEH-ee oh-noh-RAY-toor, lau-DAY-toor et ah-MAY-toor! AH-men.

4. How to Integrate the Prayer Into Daily Life

  • Pray It Daily for Reparation – Say it each morning as an act of love for the Holy Name of Jesus.

  • Recite It Whenever You Hear Blasphemy – Use it to counter the sin of taking God’s Name in vain.

  • Incorporate It into the Holy Face Devotion – Pair it with the Litany of the Holy Name and the Chaplet of the Holy Face.

  • Teach It to Children and Converts – A vital lesson on reverence for the Holy Name.

  • Write It and Display It in Your Home – A reminder to honor and defend the Name of God.

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

  • Praying Before an Image of the Holy Face – Helps to focus on the reparation aspect of the prayer.

  • Bowing Your Head at the Holy Name – A sign of profound respect for God’s Name.

  • Reciting It with a Lit Candle – A symbolic act of offering reparation for blasphemy.

  • Praying It After Receiving Holy Communion – A perfect act of thanksgiving to Jesus.

5. Lesson Summary

The Golden Arrow Prayer is a powerful act of reparation revealed by Our Lord to combat the blasphemies uttered against His Holy Name. This traditional devotion, rooted in authentic Catholic spirituality, calls on the faithful to console the Heart of Jesus and to glorify God in a time when His Name is so often profaned—even by those within the false church established by Vatican II.

6. Final Thought – Why This Prayer Matters

Why does the Golden Arrow Prayer matter today? Because we live in a world awash in blasphemy, irreverence, and sacrilege—much of it cloaked in the guise of "renewal" and "ecumenism" promoted by the post-Vatican II sect. The true Catholic must recognize that the so-called "Catholic Church" of today, with its modernist teachings, interreligious apostasy, and desacralized liturgy, is not the same Church founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ. It is a counterfeit church, a new religion built on the ruins of tradition, and the faithful must reject it completely to remain united to the true Church, which cannot defect or teach error.

The Golden Arrow Prayer matters because it is a means of fidelity in the face of betrayal. It reminds us that Our Lord’s Name is holy, powerful, and deserving of the utmost reverence. When we pray this act of reparation, we unite ourselves with the suffering Heart of Jesus, Who is daily wounded by the indifference and irreverence of mankind—including those masquerading as shepherds within the false hierarchy. This prayer is a declaration of allegiance to the true Faith, and a rejection of the errors that have overtaken Rome and its satellites. It is a flame of love directed to Heaven amid a world grown cold with apostasy.

If you seek to remain Catholic in truth, not in name only, then you must anchor yourself in devotions like the Golden Arrow, which reflect the unchanging doctrine and reverence of pre-Vatican II Catholicism. Now more than ever, the faithful remnant must repair the damage caused by the modernist usurpers—not only through resistance, but through reparation. The Golden Arrow strikes at the heart of the blasphemy of our age and glorifies the Name that is above all names: JESUS.

“Sit nomen Dómini nostri Iesu Christi benedíctum!…”

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