Hymn, a derivative of the Latin hymnus, which comes from the Greek umnos, derived from udein, to sing. In ancient pagan literature umnos designates a prize song...
This year at Mass, many Christmas hymns were sung in their entirety. I found great joy in that. 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 ...
There are as many parts of philosophy as there are distinct domains in the order submitted to the philosophers reflection. Now there is an order which the intelligence does not form but only considers; such is the order realized in nature. Another order, the practical, is formed either by th...
Today, I along with all other Catholics, celebrated theFeast of the Nativity (birthday) of Our Lady. This tradition of honoring the day of Mary’s birth dates back to the earliest centuries of the Church as it is mentioned in the lyrics of an ancient hymn from the 6th century. Mary’s...
They are usually offered to all Christians who feel able to partake of them. There are many views held within Protestantism. Some Anglicans accept the Catholic view, whereas Baptists deny it. Eucharist, method of During the Eucharist, the Priest calls down the Holy Spirit (in Greek: epik...
Everyone in attendance stands and sings the Gospel Acclamation. There are several options available for the hymn that is sung. Outside of Lent, the Alleluia is the more common choice for most weddings. The Reading of the Gospel The priest will now read of the Gospel for all to hear. At ...
Notice, however, that the Council implies what many Church documents have said explicitly – that the most perfect form of music at Mass is not the hymns, the so-called “Gathering hymn” and its antithesis – I guess you would call it the “Scattering hymn” – at the end. The most ...
Garden Statuary, Wall Rosaries, Sacred Pictures, Many Roman Catholic Saints, Patron Saints, Mary Mother of Jesus, Grottos, Saint Joseph Statues, Nativity, Divine Mercy figurines, Archangels, St Michael, Marble Statues, Large Church Statues and Large Garden Statues. Realistic Finishes Hand painted ...
Thus the hymn has replaced the settings of the Mass texts; the congregation has been substituted for the choir; the vernacular has superceded the Latin language; the guitar and piano have pushed aside the pipe organ and the orchestra. What is left of the treasury of sacred music for the par...
The Te Deum is now intoned by the consecrator, and while the hymn is being sung the new bishop is led by the assistant bishops through the church, that he may bless the people. Having returned to the altar—or to the throne in his own cathedral—the bishop gives the final solemn ...