Catholic Latin Phrases
[LAST UPDATED January 16, 2026.] This collection of Catholic Latin phrases is taken from our Instagram page, where we have been posting beautiful Latin graphics that follow the Liturgical year. Many are taken from the Divine Intimacy, the classic book of daily meditations.
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LATIN PHRASES FOR LENT
– 7th decade prior to Easter
– Remember, man, that you are dust and to dust you shall return.
– He loved me and delivered himself for me
LATIN PHRASES FOR EASTER
– He is risen as He said
LATIN PHRASES FOR CHRISTMAS
– A light for revelation to the Gentiles
– Who would not love Him, Who has loved us so much?
PHRASES ABOUT VIRTUE OR INSPIRATION
– Christ commands, that is enough
– It is the Lord
whatsoever is not God is nothing
Lord, do with me what you will
– In this sign, I will conquer
– through adversity to the stars
– I am the straightest way
– In order to do good, it is necessary to flee from evil
CATHOLIC LATIN PHRASES
– another Christ
– from the Chair
– of the Mystical Body of Christ
– The Sacrament of those departing
PHRASES FROM SCRIPTURE
– at that time
– We are God’s collaborators
– We are God’s collaborators
– The Lord is not in the earthquake
– I am certain
– Thy will be done
– In your patience, you shall possess your souls
Main Image: Victor Lagye, Family Scene at the Time of the Catholic League (1609)
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