The Latin Prayer to St. Michael, written by Pope Leo XIII in the 19th century, is not only a powerful prayer against the devil and a cornerstone of traditional Catholicism, but also a fine example of Neo-Latin poetry.
It's an excellent text for intermediate Latin learners. In this video lesson, I break down the grammar to help you read and appreciate the full depth of this Latin prayer.
Key grammar topics you should be familiar with include the present subjunctive, final (purpose) clauses, and deponent verbs.
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Defende Nos In Proelio