June 2020
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Lauda Sion
A magnificent sequence in the Mass of Corpus Christi, written by Saint Thomas Aquinas, this dogmatic poem praises the new and true Zion, the Church. Benedict XVI said of this Mass: “These are texts that stir the waves of the heart, as the intellect, penetrating with wonder into the mystery, recognizes in the Eucharist the presence…” Continue reading
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Pentecostal Happiness
One of the joys of the Octave of Pentecost lies in the recitation of the Veni, Sancte Spiritus, following the recitation of the Victimae Paschali during Easter week; the liturgy never ceases to amaze us. Come, Holy Spirit, and send forth from heaven a ray of your light. Come, Father of the poor, come, giver of gifts, come… Continue reading