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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

Night Prayer (Prayers at the End of the Day) is the final church service (or Office) of the day in the Christian tradition of canonical hours. Benedictine Monks at Le Barroux,France chanting THE END of Compline, -Salve Regina, Final Benediction and Angelus-(traditional-Full Communion with Holy See) For the translation of this prayer from Latin to English, go here. ~ My thanks to Catholiques for this beautiful video.

I love this! We pray this with my Community.

Pope Benedict XVI's message on his visit to Lourdes: Watch a beautiful clip from gloria.TV: The Magnificat in Lourdes On a rainy night in Lourdes France, Pope Benedict XVI, Sept. 13, 2008 the Holy Father gives his final blessing and leads in singing the Salve Regina: Yesterday marked the first day of Pope Benedict XVI’s journey to France to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lourdes. EWTN will be offering live coverage of Pope Benedict XVI’s apostolic journey on their website . Watching these special addresses and masses unfold brings back wonderful memories of his recent visit to the United States and should be a great way to observe this special anniversary year. Be sure to check out great photos and video at Pope2008.com too! H/T : Lisa Hendey Related Posts: Daily Donna Marie: The Pope in France Mount Carmel Bloggers: The Papal Mass at Lourdes Rocco Palmer: At Prayer , To the Bishops , The Goal of his pilgrimage and may more at W...