- January 9, 2011
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Catholic Requiem Mass Songs, Gregorian Chant – Absolve Domine
The “Absolve Domine” is a part of the Requiem Mass, sung after the “Requiem” and before “Dies Irae”. I apologize for the poor quality of this recording, but I was inspired to upload it nonetheless. The “Absolve” seems to be difficult to find, especially one sung in this form. I hope you can be inspired as I am whenever I hear this beautiful song. May God bless you all, and may He have mercy on the souls in purgatory.
- January 9, 2011
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Catholic Hymns, Gregorian Chant – O Quam Suavis
A hymn of benediction for the Blessed Sacrament. The lyrics and translation of this beautifully sung hymn are:
O quam suavis est,
Domine, spiritus tuus!
qui ut dulcedinem tuam
in filios demonstrares,
pane suavissimo de caelo praestito,
esurientes reples bonis,
fastidiosos divites dimittens inanes.
Amen.
O how sweet, Lord, is Thy spirit!
Who, that Thou might show
Thy sweetness to Thy sons,
gave us the sweetest Bread from Heaven,
filling the hungry ones with good things,
and sending away empty the rich and fastidious.
Amen.
- January 9, 2011
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Catholic Hymns, Gregorian Chant – Attende Domine
Attende Domine is a Lenten hymn of supplication. This hymn is primarily used during the Lenten season, but is also good for any use. I have used the recording from the CD ‘Immortal Gregorian Chants’ , a classic recording, which includes only 3 out of 5 stanzas. The entire song and translation is as follows:
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.
Attende Domine, et miserere, quia peccavimus tibi.
Rogamus, Deus,
tuam maiestatem:
auribus sacris
gemitus exaudi:
crimina nostra
placidus indulge.
Attende Domine, et miserere, quia peccavimus tibi.
Tibi fatemur
crimina admissa:
contrito corde
pandimus occulta:
tua, Redemptor,
pietas ignoscat.
Attende Domine, et miserere, quia peccavimus tibi.
Innocens captus,
nec repugnans ductus;
testibus falsis
pro impiis damnatus
quos redemisti,
tu conserva, Christe.
Attende Domine, et miserere, quia peccavimus tibi.
The English translation:
Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.
To Thee, highest King,
Redeemer of all,
do we lift up our eyes
in weeping:
Hear, O Christ, the prayers
of your servants.
Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.
Right hand of the Father,
corner-stone,
way of salvation,
gate of heaven,
wash away our
stains of sin.
Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.
We beseech Thee, God,
in Thy great majesty:
Hear our groans
with Thy holy ears:
calmly forgive
our crimes.
Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.
To Thee we confess
our sins admitted
with a contrite heart
We reveal the things hidden:
By Thy kindness, O Redeemer,
overlook them.
Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.
The Innocent, seized,
not refusing to be led;
condemned by false witnesses
because of impious men
O Christ, keep safe those
whom Thou hast redeemed.
Hear us, O Lord, and have mercy, because we have sinned against Thee.
- January 9, 2011
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Catholic Hymns, Gregorian Chant – Adoremus in Aeternum
Adoremus in Aeternum, yet another beautiful hymn of Benediction for the Blessed Sacrament. Most fittingly, this song is used in Eucharistic Adoration, but should be enjoyed for any moment of prayer. In addition to the song and lyrics, I have included Raphael’s Renaissance fresco “The Dispute of the Holy Sacrament” for your viewing pleasure. The English translation of this Chant is:
“We will adore for eternity the most holy Sacrament.
Praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise Him all ye peoples.
Because his mercy is confirmed upon us:
and the truth of the Lord remains forever.
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost:
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
We will adore for eternity the most holy Sacrament.
Praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise Him all ye peoples.”
- January 9, 2011
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Catholic Hymns, Gregorian Chant – Oculi Omnium
From Psalm 145, Oculi Omnium s a hymn usually sung during Corpus Christi. The accompanying painting in this video is Raphael’s Transfiguration of Christ. The English translation follows:
The eyes of all hope in Thee, O Lord, and Thou givest them meat in due season.
Thou openest Thy hand, and fillest every living creature with Thy blessing.
- January 9, 2011
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Doctors of the Church – Gregorian Chant
The Doctors of the Holy Church, in order of their promotion. Through the years, these holy servants of God have been recognized for their achievements and called Doctors of the Church. This video is just a short overview of the people, and not a description of their lives. The accompanying Gregorian Chant is a Gradual from the Easter Season.