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Visita, quaesumus, Domine

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English text

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Estimated English reading time 20–40 seconds

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Actual displayed historical English prayer; editorial vocal pace 100–160 words/minute, rounded outward. This is a reading estimate, not a prescribed minimum.

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VISIT, we beseech Thee, O Lord, this habitation, and drive far from it all the snares of the enemy: let Thy holy angels dwell herein, to keep us in peace, and may Thy blessing be always upon us. Through Our Lord Jesus Christ, Thy Son, Who liveth and reigneth with Thee, in the unity of the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen.

Latin text

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Estimated Latin reading time 15–30 seconds

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Actual displayed Latin prayer; editorial vocal pace 80–140 words/minute, rounded outward. This is a reading estimate, not a prescribed minimum.

The displayed prayer formula only; related indulgenced works retain all their required circumstances and conditions.

Visita, quaesumus, Domine, habitationem istam, et omnes insidias inimici ab ea longe repelle, angeli tui sancti habitent in ea, qui nos in pace custodiant; et benedictio tua sit super nos semper. Per Christum Dominum nostrum. Amen.

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Status labels below reflect the catalog as of 27 October 2026.

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