Category Latin

The First Three Demands

Pater Noster qui es in Caelis

“In your love for God and the passion of His glory are included the first three demands of the “Our Father”: souls have their part therein.” from “The Doors of Silence” Sanctificetur Nomen Tuum – by my thoughts, words and…

The Seven “O” Antiphons of Advent

The Seven O Antiphons of Advent

The seven “O” antiphons of Advent are an old tradition in the Roman Church. Since at least the eighth century they have accompanied the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer, starting December 17 and ending on December 23. The seven “O”…

Gaudete! Gaudete!

Gaudēte, gaudēte! Chrīstus est nātus Ex Marīā virgine, gaudēte!

It’s Gaudete-Sunday, the third Sunday of Advent. Even penitential times have their joyful highlights – the birth of Our Savior is nigh! Here and also here you can read up a little bit on Gaudete-Sunday, and here on the Gaudete…