Hijo de Dios vivo y de Santa María. Que nacisteis en Belén, fuisteis circuncidado a los ocho días, y recibisteis el nombre de Jesús. Fui bautizado en el río Jordán por San Juan Bautista, y fui tentado en el desierto.
"Señor, Tú que fuiste preso y atado, ata y prende a mis enemigos..." ("Lord, You who were arrested and bound, bind and arrest my enemies...")
History and folk wisdom claim that with this prayer, Godfrey’s small army of 300 soldiers became "invisible" to a much larger opposing force, allowing them to reclaim the Holy Places without a single casualty among those who prayed it with faith. Spiritual Meaning and Purpose
Libradme, Justo Juez, de la muerte repentina, de los rayos y centellas, de los ladrones y salteadores, de las traiciones y engaños, de los enemigos visibles e invisibles, y de todo aquello que pueda dañar mi cuerpo y mi alma. oracion al justo juez original
"Por tu preciosa sangre, por tu corona de espinas, por tus llagas y por tu muerte, cierra los ojos y los oídos de mis enemigos para que no vean ni oigan la verdad que me favorece." ("By your precious blood, by your crown of thorns, by your wounds and by your death, close the eyes and ears of my enemies so that they may not see nor hear the truth that favors me.")
Original printed versions (Mexico, 1870s) often have a mandala-like seal in the center. You are supposed to write your enemy's name inside the seal while reciting the prayer backwards. That is the "technology" of the original—a spiritual weapon, not a devotion.
Esta oración es una de las más antiguas y veneradas en la tradición popular. Se utiliza para pedir protección contra enemigos, para encontrar consuelo ante la injusticia, para superar obstáculos legales difíciles o para calmar el corazón cuando se siente que se es perseguido injustamente. Hijo de Dios vivo y de Santa María
Specifically asking that "eyes have and do not see me, hands have and do not touch me".
Unlike the sanitized modern versions, the original prayers don't just ask for justice. They invoke a terrifying, almost legalistic contract. A key line in the original Spanish often reads:
The text often includes vivid biblical imagery, referencing Jesus’ power to calm storms, heal the sick, and raise the dead. A core part of the "original" version involves asking for the : Prayer to the Just Judge - Enlace Latino NC "Señor, Tú que fuiste preso y atado, ata
According to ancient tradition, the original version of this prayer was not written by hand but found engraved on a on Mount Calvary, buried near the site of the crucifixion. Legend says it was discovered by Prince Godfrey of Bouillon during the Crusades.
Asking for a favorable outcome in court or protection from wrongful imprisonment.
Hijo de Dios vivo y de Santa María. Que nacisteis en Belén, fuisteis circuncidado a los ocho días, y recibisteis el nombre de Jesús. Fui bautizado en el río Jordán por San Juan Bautista, y fui tentado en el desierto.
"Señor, Tú que fuiste preso y atado, ata y prende a mis enemigos..." ("Lord, You who were arrested and bound, bind and arrest my enemies...")
History and folk wisdom claim that with this prayer, Godfrey’s small army of 300 soldiers became "invisible" to a much larger opposing force, allowing them to reclaim the Holy Places without a single casualty among those who prayed it with faith. Spiritual Meaning and Purpose
Libradme, Justo Juez, de la muerte repentina, de los rayos y centellas, de los ladrones y salteadores, de las traiciones y engaños, de los enemigos visibles e invisibles, y de todo aquello que pueda dañar mi cuerpo y mi alma.
"Por tu preciosa sangre, por tu corona de espinas, por tus llagas y por tu muerte, cierra los ojos y los oídos de mis enemigos para que no vean ni oigan la verdad que me favorece." ("By your precious blood, by your crown of thorns, by your wounds and by your death, close the eyes and ears of my enemies so that they may not see nor hear the truth that favors me.")
Original printed versions (Mexico, 1870s) often have a mandala-like seal in the center. You are supposed to write your enemy's name inside the seal while reciting the prayer backwards. That is the "technology" of the original—a spiritual weapon, not a devotion.
Esta oración es una de las más antiguas y veneradas en la tradición popular. Se utiliza para pedir protección contra enemigos, para encontrar consuelo ante la injusticia, para superar obstáculos legales difíciles o para calmar el corazón cuando se siente que se es perseguido injustamente.
Specifically asking that "eyes have and do not see me, hands have and do not touch me".
Unlike the sanitized modern versions, the original prayers don't just ask for justice. They invoke a terrifying, almost legalistic contract. A key line in the original Spanish often reads:
The text often includes vivid biblical imagery, referencing Jesus’ power to calm storms, heal the sick, and raise the dead. A core part of the "original" version involves asking for the : Prayer to the Just Judge - Enlace Latino NC
According to ancient tradition, the original version of this prayer was not written by hand but found engraved on a on Mount Calvary, buried near the site of the crucifixion. Legend says it was discovered by Prince Godfrey of Bouillon during the Crusades.
Asking for a favorable outcome in court or protection from wrongful imprisonment.