The origin of the Christmas carol we know as Silent Night was a poem that was written in 1816 in the alpine village called Mariapfarr by Joseph Mohr (dec-11th-1792, dec-4th-1848) an Austrian Catholic priest, years later, in 1818 in the small alpine village called Oberndorf on Christmas Eve it is reputed that the organ at [...]
“Veni Veni Emmanuel” (Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel” in English) is one of the most solemn Advent hymns. The melody may perhaps be a old Jewish-Christian Hanuka liturgy chant from the 5th century. It is believed that the final form of the traditional music stems from a 15th Century French processional for Franciscan nuns, but [...]
Apart from the signal defeat of the Albigensian heretics at the battle of Muret in 1213 which legend has attributed to the recitation of the Rosary by St. Dominic, it is believed that Heaven has on many occasions rewarded the faith of those who had recourse to this devotion in times of special danger. More [...]
From the monastery of Annaya Charbel lit the candle of light our communities and the whole world are praying and wishing Charbel pray for us O Monk on the mountain Your hermitage is praying from the heart of jesus is taking love and purification Charbel pray for us The land you loved you fixed and [...]
REGINA CAELI, LAETARE Regina caeli, laetare, alleluia Quia quem meruisti portare, alleluia. Resurrexit sicut dixit, alleluia. Ora pro nobis Deum, alleluia. V. Gaude et laetare, Virgo Maria, alleluia, R. Quia surrexit Dominus vere, alleluia. QUEEN OF HEAVEN REJOICE Queen of heaven rejoice! alleluia: For He whom thou didst merit to bear, alleluia, Hath arisen as [...]
Stations of the Cross (or Way of the Cross; in Latin, Via Crucis; also called the Via Dolorosa or Way of Sorrows) refers to the depiction of the final hours or Passion of Jesus, and the devotion commemorating the Passion. It may be done at any time, but is most commonly done during the Season [...]
Dear Saint Joseph, Jesus called thee Father when on earth He dwelt; With His infant arms twined round thee Thou His loving kiss hast felt So, we too, would Father call thee Show us then a father’s care, And beneath thy strong protection Keep us safe from sinful snare. Think how once the God-child, Jesus, [...]
Attende Domine is a Lenten hymn of supplication. This hymn is primarily used during the Lenten season, but is also good for any use. Latin: Attende Domine, et miserere, quia peccavimus tibi. Ad te Rex summe,omnium Redemptor, oculos nostros sublevamus flentes: exaudi, Christe, supplicantum preces. Attende Domine, et miserere, quia peccavimus tibi. Dextera Patris, lapis angularis, via salutis, ianua caelestis, ablue nostri maculas delicti. [...]
“Veni Veni Emmanuel” (Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel” in English) is one of the most solemn Advent hymns. The melody may perhaps be a old Jewish-Christian Hanuka liturgy chant from the 5th century. It is believed that the final form of the traditional music stems from a 15th Century French processional for Franciscan nuns, but [...]
A very beautiful Gregorian Chant – Panis Angelicus (tr. The Bread of Angels or Angelic Bread) from “Anthology: Chants and Polyphony” by the Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael’s Abbey. “The Bread of Angels” – this is often used as a Benediction hymn, for obvious reasons. It directs us to contemplate the great mystery of becoming [...]
