<p> Latin Phrases Catholics Should Know</p><p>Ad majorem Dei gloriam For the greater glory of God [motto of the Jesuits]</p><p>Anno Domini (AD) In the Year of Our Lord</p><p>Ante Christum natum Before Christ was born</p><p>Caritas Christi urget nos. The love of Christ urges us on.</p><p>Christo omnino nihil praeponere. Prefer nothing to Christ.</p><p>Dona nobis pacem Grant us peace.</p><p>Deus vult God wills it. [The cry of the First Crusade]</p><p>Et Verbum caro factum est. And the Word became flesh.</p><p>Gloria in excelsis Deo. Glory to God in the highest.</p><p>Gratias Tibu Domine. Thanks be to thee, oh Lord.</p><p>Lumen Christi Light of Christ</p><p>Mea maxima culpa My most grievous fault</p><p>Nihil sine Deo Nothing without God</p><p>Roma locuta est, causa finita est. Rome has spoken, the case is closed.</p><p>Ubi caritas et amor, Deus ibi est. Where charity and love are, God is there.</p><p>Copyright© Connie Rossini http://contemplativehomeschool.wordpress.com</p>