Catholic Fire

This choir is singing with a purpose! The order of the Discalced Carmelites are singing to honor 500 years since the birth of St. Teresa of Avila. It's part of a so-called "virtual choir”composed of Carmelite friars and nuns from all over the world. They are accompanied by the Teresian Orchestra of the Cathedral of St. James in Seattle, Washington. To bring these voices together in one choir, they all recorded themselves singing. "Nada te turbe”, which translates to "Let nothing disturb you” is the choir's first song. It's based on a poem written by Saint Teresa of Avila. The second song is a version of the Salve Regina. Sr. Claire Sokol composed both melodies for the occasion. The videos have received thousands of hits on YouTube since it was first posted. Related:  “Let Nothing Disturb You”: A Virtual Choir of Carmelites

"Pie Jesu" Latin Lyrics Pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu Qui tollis peccata mundi Dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem Pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu, pie Jesu Qui tollis peccata mundi Dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei, Agnus Dei Qui tollis peccata mundi Dona eis requiem, dona eis requiem Sempiternam Sempiternam Requiem "Pie Jesu" English Lyrics Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus Father, who takes away the sins of the world Grant them rest, grant them rest Merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus, merciful Jesus Father, who takes away the sins of the world Grant them rest, grant them rest Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God, Lamb of God Father, who takes away the sins of the world Grant them rest, grant them rest everlasting everlasting Rest

Lent is a season of spiritual renewal, a time of quiet contemplation on the Passion and death of Jesus Christ, a period of 40 days in which we enter into the desert to give our lives to the Lord to be transformed, just as He gave His own for us. Lent at Ephesus , the latest album by the monastic Benedictines of Mary, Queen of the Apostles, certainly does inspire me to open up my heart to receive all the graces of this holy season. The heavenly voices of the Sisters and the words of their poignant chants and inspiring hymns of glory and redemption lift up the soul, promoting contemplation, as well as the peace and joy that accompany it. The 23-tract CD contains both English and Latin chants and hymns. My favorites include: “Jesus, My Love,” composed by Richard Rolle, a 14th century hermit; “God of Mercy and Compassion,” composed by Fr. Edmund Vaughn, a 19th century Redemptorist missionary, “Divine Physician,” a hymn written in 2012 by the Benedictines of Mary, and “Mother of Sor...

A beautiful song about Divine Mercy:

O vos omnes -- Tenebrae Responsories -- (Tomás Luis de Victoria) Latin: O vos omnes qui transitis per viam: attendite et videte si est dolor sicut dolor meus. Attendite, universi populi, et videte dolorem meum.Si est dolor similis sicut dolor meus. English Translation: O all ye that pass by the way, attend and see: If there be any sorrow like to my sorrow. V. Attend, all ye people, and see my sorrow: If there be any sorrow like to my sorrow.

I discovered this at Fr. Z's: The Composer is Nicholas Wilton -- from the UK. Check out his music samples here. Just Beautiful! I certainly would love to have a copy of his CD.

This is so beautiful! Gregorian Chant NOT the pop group, but being sung as it should be within the Roman Rite Catholic Church, in praise of God, and ordinarily by monks. Via Catholiques .

Heavenly Voices!

Sanctus Fontgombault Choir, Notre Dame Gregorian Chant

Google isn't letting me post this beautiful video so here's the link: http://youtube.com/watch?v=aJPwUAX2KfM This sounds exactly like the Brothers from the Community of St. John. I am overdue for a retreat and miss them so much.