Hymn for the Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple?
On our annual Australian Christus Rex Pilgrimage (do come!) we sing the Rosary and begin each mystery with a hymn. As music director, I'm stuck at this mystery, which cries out for a dedicated hymn. Is...
View ArticleOffice hymn: The Lamb's high banquet we await (Charles H. Giffen)
Here is the English translation "The Lamb's high banquet we await" by John Mason Neale of the Ambrosian 5th century hymn Ad cenam Agni providi, set to my Long Metre Double hymn tune St. Croix. Neale's...
View ArticleSetting a different text to an Easter hymn
Rather than teach my small parish a new hymn in the midst of Easter, I am wondering if there are any qualms to setting a new text to an already-familiar tune?My idea is to set Charles Wesley's "Christ...
View ArticleWanted: English lyrics for "Ave Maria de Fatima"
Hello everyone,I would very much like to find English lyrics to the "Ave Maria de Fatima."I've looked around and have found two versions, one in Spanish, and one in French (which also has an image of...
View ArticleOffice Hymn for Trinity Sunday: Trinitas, summo solio coruscans
Dear All,Is anyone aware of an English translation of the Office hymnTrinitas, summo solio coruscans which uses the same meter as the Latin (11.11.11.5)?Thank you!
View ArticleHymn for the feast of St. Peter & Paul (in English)
I would like to find some beautiful, orthodox and not so difficult hymn for the feast of St. Peter and Paul.Its text should be in English. Could you give me some suggestions? Any suggestion will be...
View ArticleNew Orleans: Archdiocesan Hymn Contest
The Archdiocese of New Orleans has asked us to share news of a hymnwriting competition which seeks an original metrical hymn (text) to be sung in celebrations of the tricentennial of the city. A letter...
View ArticleHelp! need lyrics translation
Can anyone help me with translating the lyrics of this anonymous Marian hymn? Normally can find English translations easily with google's help, or on cpdl, but no luck with this one!O Maria, Virgo...
View ArticleTrying to improve
After being at an OCP conference, I know. .. .don't throw tomatoes at me, I'm trying to learn how to pick correct hymns, without relying on the TODAYS LITURGY. Where can I get a decent scriptural index...
View ArticleDom Lentini, "Hymni instaurandi"
Does anyone have a copy of Dom Anselmo Lentini's 1968 "Hymni instaurandi breviarii romani"? I need to get a citation from it. Much appreciated!
View ArticleO Dei sapientia attingens
First post, so hello everybody.I am trying to assemble a booklet of breviary hymns, and I have been trying to hunt down a source for the melody of the above hymn, used for the Presentation of Christ at...
View ArticleGreat English-language Hymn Authors
What are some of the greatest (quality, poetry, theologically rich) hymns and authors - both ancient and modern - that stand out as essential Catholic repertoire? I'd love to hear some answers - even...
View Articlesheet music for breviary hymns?
Source of sheet music for hymns of the Divine Office, pre-1965?I am wondering if anyone knows where I can find the chant sheet music for all the divine office hymns, as mentioned in the resource "Hymns...
View ArticleHymns that shouldn't be.
Hymns To AvoidORThere was a reason that the Liturgy of the Mass used to be totally scripture-based and would be welcomed once again.
View ArticleHymn for the Feast of the Presentation-Candlemas
I thought I would post my translation of an Office Hymn for the upcoming Feast of the Presentation, Adorna, Sion, Thalamum. A few comments: The Latin text I worked with is pre-Urbanite. I don't know...
View ArticleHymn suggestions for the Easter season
I'm rounding up my Easter season English hymns, and it looks like it's time to learn some new ones. Any suggestions of your favorites?This is what I have:Jesus Christ is Risen TodayYe Watchers and Ye...
View ArticleUse of "O Come O Come Emmanuel" during Mass
I try to match hymns to reflect the Entrance and Communion Antiphons as much as possible. "O Come O Come Emmanuel" doesn't seem to fit any of the Advent Entrance or Communion Antiphons from the Roman...
View ArticleWith Glory Lit, the Midnight Air--Interesting Story of this Christmas Hymn
Speaking of favorite Christmas hymns, I wonder if anyone still uses “With Glory Lit, the Midnight Air Revealed,” by Professor Henry Dielman of Mt. St. Mary’s, Emmitsburg, Maryland. This is my favorite...
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