“With a hymn composed in the eighth or ninth century, thus for over a thousand years, the Church has greeted Mary, the Mother of God, as “Star of the Sea”: Ave maris stella. Human life is a journey. Towards what destination? How do we find the way? Life is like a voyage on ...
This Christmas hymn struck a particular chord with me this year. (No pun intended.) I have fond memories as a youth of my sister and myself singing Christmas hymns with my mom before bedtime. We would sing all the stanzas. What a beautiful season. Merry Christmas to all! Hark! The ...
FASTING AND ABSTINENCE:In addition to abstinence, fasting is to be observed by all Catholics between the ages of 18-59 years (inclusive). There are two days for this: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday (no meat is to be eaten on these two days). On days of fasting, one full meal is allo...
These souls have a permanent abode in Your Most Compassionate Heart, O Jesus, and they unceasingly sing out a hymn of love and mercy. A truly gentle and humble soul already here on earth the air of paradise breathes, and in the fragrance of her humble heart the Creator Himself delights....
“And in the fourth holy and great Ecumenical Council, I mean the one at Chalcedon, we are told that it was in this form that the Hymn was sung; for the minutes of this holy assembly so record it. It is, therefore, a matter for laughter and ridicule that this ‘Thrice Holy’ Hymn...
R. The sea withdraws and fetters break, And withered limbs he doth restore, While treasures lost are found again, When young or old his help implore. V. All dangers vanish from our path, Our direst needs do quickly flee: Let those who know repeat the theme: ...