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Salvation to all that will is nigh; That All, which always is all everywhere, Which can not sin, and yet all sins must bear, Which can not die, yet cannot choose but die, Lo! faithful Virgin, yields Himself to lie … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis The Advent hymn for Vespers is a wondrous combination of simplicity and depth. We do not know the author of the text, but it was most likely composed in the 9th century, or even earlier. The themes … Continue reading →

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The slowest of pilgrims, I have come to see how my own faith, fragile as it is, is assisted and sustained by the calendar, by the lectionary – by the seasons of the Church. I want to share my growing … Continue reading →

By Sr. Spero One of the beauties of Gregorian chant has nothing to do with music. By singing the psalms over and over, chant penetrates the soul, and the psalms take on layers of meaning. Monks and nuns for centuries … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis In many of the ancient Graduales, the first page usually displays a beautifully decorated “A”, because the introit for the first week of Advent is Ad te levavi – To you do I lift up my soul. … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis In many of the ancient Graduales, the first page usually displays a beautifully decorated “A”, because the introit for the first week of Advent is Ad te levavi – To you do I lift up my soul. … Continue reading →

By Sr. Fidelis In many of the ancient Graduales, the first page usually displays a beautifully decorated “A”, because the introit for the first week of Advent is Ad te levavi – To you do I lift up my soul. … Continue reading →

By Faithful Finch I’m finding that being a docent at the Church of the Transfiguration, I learn new things all the time! I was researching the vow of conversion. This is the demanding vow for everyday change from self, to be … Continue reading →