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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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has replaced the settings of the Mass texts; the congregation has been substituted for the choir; the vernacular has superceded the Latin language; the guitar and piano have pushed aside the pipe organ and the orchestra.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...
“And the Lamb will conquer and the woman clothed in the sun will shine her light on everyone” (from the hymn, Lady of Knock) Here is the eyewitness testimony of Patrick Hill pertaining to the extraordinary vision (depicted above) he witnessed at the south wall of a small church in Knoc...
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 ...
All of us, however, in varying degrees and in different ways share in the same charity towards God and our neighbors, and we all sing the one hymn of glory to our God. All, indeed, who are of Christ and who have his Spirit form one Church and in Christ cleave together. ...
in the York Breviary—to “Benedictus“, “Magnificat“, and “Nuns Dimittis”); (5) “Super hymnum”; (6) “De Martyribus”.—The last may, perhaps be compared with the commemorations which come at the end of Lauds in, for instance, the present Roman Divine Office. There are also...