Paraclete Press Blog

I cried unto the Lord with my voice. . . Here the cry of the poet is directed to his only hope in a time of loneliness and desperation. “Even unto the Lord” he makes his supplication. The superscription suggests … Continue reading →

Looking for a holiday playlist? Gloriae Dei Cantores is on Spotify! Please enjoy this playlist of traditional Christmas carol favorites. If you already use Spotify regularly, search for Gloriae Dei Cantores and see the other playlists available.

Lately, Gloriæ Dei Cantores’ chant recordings have received a lot of favorable attention. We’re thrilled, of course—we view Gregorian chant as the beloved “grandfather” of all western music, and it provides the heartbeat of our monastic vocation. “Seven times a day … Continue reading →

On the birthday of the Church, we offer this prayer for the unity of Christians everywhere, that we may all know the inspiration of the Holy Spirit – the Creator, the Giver of Gifts, the Comforter – and be drawn … Continue reading →