Latin Phrases Catholics Should Know

Ad majorem Dei gloriam For the greater glory of God [motto of the Jesuits]

Anno Domini (AD) In the Year of Our Lord

Ante Christum natum Before Christ was born

Caritas Christi urget nos. The love of Christ urges us on.

Christo omnino nihil praeponere. Prefer nothing to Christ.

Dona nobis pacem Grant us peace.

Deus vult God wills it. [The cry of the First Crusade]

Et Verbum caro factum est. And the Word became flesh.

Gloria in excelsis Deo. Glory to God in the highest.

Gratias Tibu Domine. Thanks be to thee, oh Lord.

Lumen Christi Light of Christ

Mea maxima culpa My most grievous fault

Nihil sine Deo Nothing without God

Roma locuta est, causa finita est. Rome has spoken, the case is closed.

Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Where charity and love are, God is there.