Catholic Fire

Audio CD from New Camaldoli Hermitage (Jade Records, 2014) O Day of Resurrection! Liturgy of the Hours for Sunday ( Jade Music ) is a 27- track recording of the Liturgy of the Hours beautifully chanted by the monks from the New Camaldoi Hermitage in Big Sur, California. The album was recorded in the chapel at their hermitage. To listen to this album is to get a taste of the contemplative spirituality of the The Camaldolese Benedictine monks. We share in their prayers throughout the day when we listen to this album. The album is divided into four parts, which correspond to the order of the Liturgy of the Hours, as they are prayed throughout the day: Vigils, Lauds, Vespers, and Compline. The Liturgy of the Hours is a celebration in praise of God, which helps to sanctify the day. When we hear the monks chanting the hymns, we share in the community’s praise and worship of God and develop a deeper spiritual meaning and beauty of the Psalms. Listening to this community album, I was d...

I have 2 Mater Eucharistiae CD's t o give away, courtesy of Carmel Communications: Here's the scoop on the CD's: The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, are well-known for their Dominic spirituality, teaching missions across the country and publicity from numerous national media outlets. Now, they have entered the realm of music with the release of their first album, MATER EUCHARISTIAE, with Decca Record Label and De Montfort Music . The 15-track album, recorded live from the sisters’ chapel in Ann Arbor, Michigan, features songs in both English and Latin, and includes ancient chants, polyphony and original compositions. Some pieces are accompanied by the organ, trumpet and chimes, while others are sung a capella. The album is produced by the 2013 Grammy Award-winning Classical Producer of the Year, Blanton Alspaugh. Track Listing: 1. Holy Mary Mother of God 2. Jesu Dulcis Memoria 3. Te Deum 4. O Gloriosa Virginum 5. Ave Maria To Thee ...