- March 16, 2012
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O Magnum Mysterium – Catholic Christmas Songs
This is a Christmas chant which has been adapted to a polyphonic / homophonic melody. The background image is Bartolome Esteban Murillo’s “Adoration of the Shepherds”. Here follows the English and Latin words to this shortened version:
O magnum mysterium, et admirabile sacramentum,
ut animalia viderent Dominum natum,
jacentem in praesepio! Alleluia!
O great mystery, and wonderful sacrament,
that animals should see the new-born Lord,
lying in a manger! Alleluia!
- January 11, 2012
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Christus factus est pro nobis – Catholic Gregorian Chant Songs
This is a beautiful hymn of praise to the Lord Jesus Christ, to whom be given all glory and praise! Traditionally for Holy Thursday and Lenten use, this song (from the scripture) can be used always, for it is right to worship God always. The background image is Diego Velazquez’ “Crucifixion”. The Latin and English text follows:
Christus factus est pro nobis obediens usque ad mortem mortem autem crucis.
Propter quod et Deus exaltavit illum: et dedit illi nomen quod est super omne nomen.
Christus factus est pro nobis obediens usque ad mortem mortem autem crucis.
Christ became obedient for us unto death, even to the death of the cross.
For which cause God also exalted Him and hath given Him a Name which is above all names.
Christ became obedient for us unto death, even to the death of the cross.
- January 11, 2012
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Spiritus Domini – Catholic Songs, Gregorian Chant
Like most liturgical psalmody and hymnody, this song has its proper season for use; Pentecost. However, it is always conducive to strengthen the soul with this kind of simple but rich music. The image is “The Conversion of St. Paul” by Bartolome Esteban Murillo. the English and Latin follow:
Spiritus Domini replevit orbem terrarum, Alleluia; et hoc quod continet omnia, scientiam habet vocis, Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Exurgat Deus, et dissipentur inimici ejus, et fugiant qui oderunt eum a facie ejus.
Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto, sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
Spiritus Domini…
The Spirit of the Lord hath filled the whole world, alleluia; and that which containeth all things hath knowledge of the voice, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia.
Let God arise, and let His enemies be scattered: and let them that hate Him flee from before His face.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost, as it was in the beginning, also now, and always, and to ages of ages. Amen.
The Spirit of the Lord…
- January 11, 2012
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Rubum Quem Viderat and Magnificat – Catholic Gregorian Chant
Rubum qeum viderat and Magnificat are Christmas chants that, like all prayers of the Faith, glorify God. These two selections glorify Him through the Theotokos words and an antiphon in her honour. We implore her and all the saints of the Lord for help and intercession. The background image is “Annunciation” by Bartolome Esteban Murillo. The lyrics and translation follow:
Rubum, quem viderat Moyses incombustum, conservatam agnovimus tuam laudabilem virginitatem: Dei Genitrix, intercede pro nobis.
Magnificat: anima mea Dominum. Et exultavit spiritus meus: in Deo salutari meo.
Quia respexit humilitatem ancillae suae: ecce enim ex hoc beatam me dicent omnes generationes.
Quia fecit mihi magna, qui potens est: et sanctum nomen eius.
Et misericordia eius, a progenie et progenies: timentibus eum.
Fecit potentiam in brachio suo: dispersit superbos mente cordis sui.
Deposuit potentes de sede: et exaltavit humiles.
Esurientes implevit bonis: et divites dimisit inanes.
Suscepit Israel puerum suum: recordatus misericordiae suae.
Sicut locutus est ad patres nostros: Abraham, et semini eius in saecula.
Gloria Patri, et Filio, et Spiritui Sancto, sicut erat in principio, et nunc, et semper, et in saecula saeculorum. Amen.
Rubum quem viderat…
In the bush seen by Moses as burning yet unconsumed, we recognize the preservation of thy glorious Virginity. O Mother of God, intercede for us.
My soul doth magnify the Lord.
And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
Because he hath regarded the humility of his handmaid; for behold from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
Because he that is mighty, hath done great things to me; and holy is his name.
And his mercy is from generation unto generations, to them that fear him.
He hath shewed might in his arm: he hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart.
He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble.
He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
He hath received Israel his servant, being mindful of his mercy:
As he spoke to our fathers, to Abraham and to his seed for ever.
Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, also now, and always, and to ages of ages. Amen.
In the bush…
- November 15, 2011
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Nov 15 – Homily – Fr Dominic: Of Salt and Seasons
Fr Dominic combines the first reading that says we should preach in season and out of season with the Gospel which says we are to be the salt and light of he world and preach that we should become the salt of the earth by teaching the world the light of Christ. Ave Maria! Mass: St. Albert the Great – 3rd Cl – Form: EF, In Medio Ecclesiae Readings: 1st: 2ti 4:1-8 Gsp: mat 5:13-19
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- June 6, 2011
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Jacta Cogitatum Tuum – Gregorian Chant, Catholic Songs
This beautiful hymn is a well known piece of Georgian Chant. This particular mode is from the Sunday after ash Wednesday. The image is Daniel in the Lions Den by Peter Paul Rubens. The Latin lyrics and English translation follow:
Jacta cogitatum tuum in Domino, et ipse te enutriet. Dum clamarum ad Dominum, exaudivit vocem meam ab his, qui appropinquant mihi.
Cast thy care upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee. While the claim to the Lord, He heard my voice, from them that draw near to me.