: "ch" before e, i, ae, oe (e.g., ecclésiæ = ek-klay-zee-ay); otherwise "k". G : Soft "j" before e or i ; otherwise hard as in go . GN : "ny" as in canyon (e.g., Agnus = Ah-nyoos).
(From the snares of the devil, deliver us, O Lord.) : "ch" before e, i, ae, oe (e
The following Latin phrases from the traditional Litany of the Saints are specifically used to repel demonic influence and seek divine deliverance: (From the snares of the devil, deliver us, O Lord
(From lightning and tempest [demons of the air], deliver us, O Lord.) I/Y : "ee" as in feet
To pray these invocations effectively in the traditional style of the Roman Church, follow these pronunciation rules: : Always pure and distinct. A : "ah" as in father . E : "eh" as in met . I/Y : "ee" as in feet . O : "oh" as in for . U : "oo" as in moon . Consonants :
For a focused defense against "powers in the air," modern deliverance guides recommend the Prayer to Take Authority , which explicitly binds these entities:
The (Litany of the Saints) is one of the oldest and most powerful liturgical prayers used in spiritual warfare to invoke the protection of the heavenly court against all forms of evil, including demons of the air . In traditional theology, "demons of the air" refer to spiritual forces of wickedness that seek to influence the world through storms, pestilence, and spiritual confusion. Core Invocations for Spiritual Defense